Talking FACS

Host:  Dr. Jennifer Hunter, Assistant Director for Family and Consumer Sciences Extension, University of Kentucky

Guest: Dr. Amy Kostelic, Extension Specialist for Adult Development and Aging

Episode 25, Season 3

Family traditions are the glue that binds families from one generation to the next.  When you celebrate the traditions of old and create new traditions you are giving your family a special gift.  As this holiday may look a bit different from holidays past, it is important to remember and celebrate those treasured family moments, while creating new memories together.  From the Family and Consumer Sciences Extension family to yours, may all your traditions spark a treasured memory or create a moment to bring joy for generations to come! 

Host:  Dr. Jennifer Hunter, Assistant Director for Family and Consumer Sciences Extension, University of Kentucky

Guest: Dr. Amy Kostelic, Extension Specialist for Adult Development and Aging and Dr. Kerri Ashurst, Extension Specialist for Family and Relationship Development

Episode 24, Season 3

Caregiving can be exhausting!  On this episode of Talking FACS, Dr. Jennifer Hunter sits down with Dr. Amy Kostelic and Dr. Kerri Ashurst to discuss ways that caregivers can take a "time out" to rest, relax and recharge.  You will find the tips in this episode applicable whether you are caring for your own children, grandchildren or adults who need your time!

Host: Dr. Jennifer Hunter, Assistant Director for Family and Consumer Sciences Extension, University of Kentucky 

Guest: Natalie Jones, Extension Specialist for Family Health

Episode 23, Season 3

Learning all that you can about your family's health history is an important first step in understanding your own health.  As we wrap up the FACS Holidays at Home Series, we revisit an episode from the past that details the importance of knowing your own family's health history.  As you have time over the holidays to visit with one another, find time to include a discussion about health.

This is week 7 in the Holidays At Home Series: Your Family Health Portrait.  If you would like more information, contact the Family and Consumer Sciences agent at your local County Cooperative Extension Service office or join our Facebook Live presentation on Thursday at 11:00 am EDT on the FCS Facebook page @UKFCSExt.

Host:  Dr. Jennifer Hunter, Assistant Director for Family and Consumer Sciences Extension, University of Kentucky

Guests:  FCS Extension Specialists and Associates

Episode 22.2, Season 3

Join our state staff as we take a walk down memory lane.  Today we share some of our precious holiday memories and favorite family traditions.  While the holidays certainly look a little different in 2020, it is important to remember those moments and times that are near and dear to our hearts.  As we share our favorite memories and traditions, think about how you have modified your holiday activities this year and the sweet memories you have created. 

This is week 6 in the Holidays At Home Series: Holiday Memorable Moments.  If you would like more information, contact the Family and Consumer Sciences agent at your local County Cooperative Extension Service office or join our Facebook Live presentation on Thursday at 11:00 am EDT on the FCS Facebook page @UKFCSExt.

Host:  Dr. Jennifer Hunter, Assistant Director for Family and Consumer Sciences Extension, University of Kentucky

Guests:  FCS Extension Specialists and Associates

Episode 22.1, Season 3

Join our state staff as we take a walk down memory lane.  Today we share some of our precious holiday memories and favorite family traditions.  While the holidays certainly look a little different in 2020, it is important to remember those moments and times that are near and dear to our hearts.  As we share our favorite memories and traditions, think about how you have modified your holiday activities this year and the sweet memories you have created. 

This is week 6 in the Holidays At Home Series: Holiday Memorable Moments.  If you would like more information, contact the Family and Consumer Sciences agent at your local County Cooperative Extension Service office or join our Facebook Live presentation on Thursday at 11:00 am EDT on the FCS Facebook page @UKFCSExt.

Don't forget to come back for part 2.

Host:  Dr. Jennifer Hunter, Assistant Director for Family and Consumer Sciences Extension, University of Kentucky

Guest: Dr. Nichole Huff, Extension Specialist for Family Finance and Resource Management and Kelly May, Senior Extension Associate for Family Finance and Resource Management

Episode 21, Season 3

Has the current pandemic changed the way you are going to shop this holiday season?  Dr. Nichole Huff and Kelly May sit down with Dr. Jennifer Hunter to discuss some very important things to think about as you tackle your holiday gift and supply shopping list. 

For more information visit:

The MoneyWi$e Web page

The MoneyWi$e Facebook Page

Host:  Dr. Jennifer Hunter, Assistant Director for Family and Consumer Sciences Extension, University of Kentucky

Guest: Kelly May, Senior Extension Associate for Family Finance and Resource Management

Episode 20, Season 3

The Use Less, Spend Wi$e Challenge is a great way to modify some of the ways we use, spend and make memories! Kelly May shares ideas about how you can achieve the goals set out by the challenge.  This is week 5 in the Holidays At Home Series: Your Holiday Spending Snapshot.  If you would like more information, visit the Family and Consumer Sciences agent at your local County Cooperative Extension Service office or join our Facebook Live presentation on Thursday at 11:00 am EDT on the FCS Facebook page @UKFCSExt.

To register and complete the challenge visit: The USE LESS, SPEND WI$E Challenge

To learn more visit:

The MoneyWi$e Web page

The MoneyWi$e Facebook Page

Host:  Dr. Jennifer Hunter, Assistant Director for Family and Consumer Sciences Extension, University of Kentucky

Guest: Dr Lillian Breslin, Director, The Food Connection, University of Kentucky

Episode 19, Season 3

What is the story behind your food?  On this episode of Talking FACS, Dr. Lillian Breslin from The Food Connection, sits down with Dr. Jennifer Hunter to share about the traditions the surround our food and the foods we eat especially during the holiday season.  This episode is fourth in our series of Holidays At Home programming.   If you would like more information, visit the Family and Consumer Sciences agent at your local County Cooperative Extension Service office or join our Facebook Live presentation on Thursday at 11:00 am EDT on the FCS Facebook page @UKFCSExt.

Host:  Dr. Jennifer Hunter, Assistant Director for Family and Consumer Sciences Extension, University of Kentucky

Guest: April Stauffer, Community Outreach Coordinator

Special Edition Episode

November is National Family Caregiver Month.  On this special edition episode of Talking FACS, Dr. Jennifer Hunter sits down with April Stauffer from the Greater Kentucky/Southern Indiana Chapter of the Alzheimer's Association to discuss caregivers.  There are many important functions provided by more than 270,000 unpaid caregivers to their families and loved ones suffering from Alzheimer's disease or other forms of dementia.  If you have a family caregiver in your life, make sure to acknowledge and appreciate them!

Important Resources:

Alzheimer's Association website

Caregiver Support

Caregiver 24/7 Helpline  800.272.3900

Caregiver Navigator

Online MessageBoard for those living with dementia or caring for those living with dementia

full episode transcript

Host:  Dr. Jennifer Hunter, Assistant Director for Family and Consumer Sciences Extension, University of Kentucky

Guest: Dr. Amy Kostelic, Extension Specialist for Adult Development and Aging and Dr. Kerri Ashurst, Extension Specialist for Family and Relationship Development

Episode 18, Season 3

When providing care to others, if you fail to care for yourself, you may end up suffering.  In this episode of Talking FACS, Dr. Jennifer Hunter sits down with Dr. Kerri Ashurst and Dr. Amy Kostelic about the importance of finding time to rest and care for yourself.  This is week two in the FACS Holidays at Home Series.  If you would like more information, visit the Family and Consumer Sciences agent at your local County Cooperative Extension Service office or join our Facebook Live presentation on Thursday at 11:00 am EDT on the FCS Facebook page @UKFCSExt.