Talking FACS

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

Guest: Dr. David Weisenhorn, Extension Specialist for Parenting and Child Development

Episode 17, Season 3

We're kicking off our Holidays At Home series!  This week the theme is Boo it Yourself Halloween!  Join in today and listen to Dr. Weisenhorn's  great ideas for celebrating in a new and different way.  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:  Natalie Jones, Extension Specialist for Family Health

COVID Special Edition Episode 2, Season 3

On this special edition episode of Talking FACS, Natalie Jones sits down with Dr. Jennifer Hunter to explore the issue of COVID-19 contact tracing.  Listen and share with those you love.  If you missed yesterday's special edition show on COVID-19 Testing, go back and listen.

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

Guest:  Natalie Jones, Extension Specialist for Family Health

COVID Special Edition Episode 1, Season 3

On this special edition episode of Talking FACS, Natalie Jones sits down with Dr. Jennifer Hunter to explore the issue of COVID-19 testing.  Listen and share with those you love.  Tune in tomorrow to learn about contact tracing.

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

Guest:  Natalie Jones, Extension Specialist for Family Health

Episode 16, Season 3

Have you gotten a flu shot?  The flu affects many people each year.  While it is always important to protect yourself from the flu, Natalie Jones sits down with Dr. Jennifer Hunter to discuss special considerations for this year. 

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

Guest: Dr. David Weisenhorn, Extension Specialist for Parenting and Child Development

Episode 15, Season 3

The Coronavirus global pandemic is affecting families in various ways.  Recent research shows that father/child relationships are actually being strengthened through this difficult time.  Dr. David Weisenhorn shares with Dr. Jennifer Hunter the "silver lining" of some of the increased time some families are getting to spend together.  He discusses how important and meaningful family connections are key to helping us all come out stronger on the other side!

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

Guest: Dr. Tony Bardo, Assistant Professor, Department of Sociology, College of Arts and Sciences

Episode 14, Season 3

What factors contribute to our happiness or the sense that we are living a "good life"?  Does our perception of well-being change as we age?  Do changing adulthood norms impact our mental health?  Visiting guest, Dr. Tony Bardo from the Department of Sociology, answers all these questions and more on this episode of 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 13, Season 3

It is Fall Prevention Awareness Week!  Falling is not a normal part of aging and some falls can lead to some pretty significant life changes!  In this episode of Talking FACS, Dr. Amy Kostelic shares with Dr. Jennifer Hunter the difference between falls and accidents and tips for avoiding falls.

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

Guest: Dr. Heather Norman-Burgdolf, Extension Specialist for Nutrition and Health

Episode 12, Season 3

Using oils and vinegars is a great way to enhance the flavor of food!  On this episode of Talking FACS, Dr. Heather Norman-Burgdolf shares with Dr. Jennifer Hunter some favorite ways to bring out an entirely different flavor profile for some of your reliable recipes. 

Savor the Flavor: Cooking with Oils and Vinegars

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

Guest: Dr. David Weisenhorn, Extension Specialist for Parenting and Child Development

Episode 11, Season 3

Do you talk to yourself?  Dr. David Weisenhorn sits down with Dr. Jennifer Hunter to explore self talk.  Do you cheer yourself on, encourage yourself to think through decisions or does your self talk take on a negative slant?  Today we'll discuss how and why we do it, and what function it might serve when you do talk to yourself.

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

Guest: Annhall Norris, Extension Specialist for Food Safety and Preservation

Episode 10, Season 3

As a follow-up to the last episode on dry canning, Annhall Norris comes back to share more information about alternative canning methods that ARE NOT recommended.  She explains the reasons why these methods are NOT SAFE methods for food preservation.

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