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  • Special Edition Episode: Dining In for FCS Day
    Host:
    Mindy McCulley, Extension Specialist for Instructional Support, University of Kentucky
    Guests:     
    Dr. Heather Norman-Burgdolf, Assistant Extension Professor and Specialist in Food and Nutrition
    Sally Mineer, Extension Specialist for Professional Development
    In this episode, Dr. Heather Norman-Burgdolf and Sally Mineer sit down with Mindy McCulley to discuss FCS Day and the importance of dining in with your family.  Sally gives information about how to commit to dining in and Heather gives information about how 'dining in' gives you the ability to control ingredients, portion size and the environment of your meal.
    These websites were referenced during the podcast or can help you plan your Dining In meal:
    For more information at FCS Day and Dining in visit aafcs.org
    For more information about meal preparation visit What's Cooking: USDA Mixing Bowl
    For more information about Plate it up! Kentucky Proud visit the website, the Facebook Page or the YouTube Channel.
     
    Full episode transcript
    10 min
  • Cyber Monday Shopping

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

    Guest: Mindy McCulley, Extension Specialist for Instructional Support

    Episode 24

    It's that time of year!  Cyber Monday is the Monday after Thanksgiving.  Are you ready?  Dr. Jennifer Hunter sits down with Mindy McCulley to discuss tips for staying safe and saving money while doing your holiday online shopping.

    Full episode transcript

    13 min
  • Cyber Monday Shopping
    Host: Dr. Jennifer Hunter, Assistant Director for Family and Consumer Sciences Extension, University of Kentucky
    Guest: Mindy McCulley, Extension Specialist for Instructional Support
    Episode 24
    It's that time of year!  Cyber Monday is on November 26th.  Are you ready?  Dr. Jennifer Hunter sits down with Mindy McCulley to discuss tips for staying safe and saving money while doing your holiday online shopping.
    Full episode transcript
    13 min
  • Sexual Health

    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

    Sexual Health is a topic that is important to everyone who is sexually active!  In this episode, Dr. Jennifer Hunter and Extension Specialist for Family Health, Natalie Jones, discuss many facets of sexual health from proper protection to when to visit a health care provider.

     

    Full episode transcript

    9 min
  • Sexual Health
    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
    Sexual Health is a topic that is important to everyone who is sexually active!  In this episode, Dr. Jennifer Hunter and Extension Specialist for Family Health, Natalie Jones, discuss many facets of sexual health from proper protection to when to visit a health care provider.
     
    Full episode transcript
    9 min
  • Talking Turkey

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

    Guest: Dr. Heather Norman-Burgdolf, Assistant Professor and Extension Specialist in Food and Nutrition

    Guest: Annhall Norris, Extension Associate for Food Safety

    Episode 22

    Dr. Jennifer Hunter sits down the Dr. Heather Norman-Burgdolf and Annhall Norris to discuss the importance of food safety when preparing the Thanksgiving turkey.  Listen to this lively discussion that will answer all of your turkey questions!

     

     

     

    Full Episode Transcript

    15 min
  • Talking Turkey
    Host:  Dr. Jennifer Hunter, Assistant Director for Family and Consumer Sciences Extension, University of Kentucky
    Guest: Dr. Heather Norman-Burgdolf, Assistant Professor and Extension Specialist in Food and Nutrition
    Guest: Annhall Norris, Extension Associate for Food Safety
    Episode 22
    Dr. Jennifer Hunter sits down the Dr. Heather Norman-Burgdolf and Annhall Norris to discuss the importance of food safety when preparing the Thanksgiving turkey.  Listen to this lively discussion that will answer all of your turkey questions!
     
     
     
    Full Episode Transcript
    15 min
  • Avoiding Lifestyle Creep

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

    Co-host: Mindy McCulley, Extension Specialist for Instructional Support

    Episode 21

    In this episode, Dr. Jennifer Hunter revisits her former role as Family Finance Specialist and discusses the trending topic of lifestyle creep.  The tips she shares for avoiding the creep are good sound advice that will set you up for a lifetime of financial success.

    Full episode transcript

    13 min
  • Avoiding Lifestyle Creep
    Host: Dr. Jennifer Hunter, Assistant Director for Family and Consumer Sciences Extension, University of Kentucky
    Co-host: Mindy McCulley, Extension Specialist for Instructional Support
    Episode 21
    In this episode, Dr. Jennifer Hunter revisits her former role as Family Finance Specialist and discusses the trending topic of lifestyle creep.  The tips she shares for avoiding the creep are good sound advice that will set you up for a lifetime of financial success.
    Full episode transcript
    13 min
  • Healthy Hydration

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

    Guest: Natalie Jones, Extension Specialist for Family Health

    Episode 20

    Staying hydrated is important for our overall health.  Extension Family Health Specialist, Natalie Jones, sits down with Dr. Jennifer Hunter to discuss the key recommendations related to hydration for every life stage.  Additionally, she shares information about hydration while being physically active and recommendations for youth involved in sports.

     

    Full episode transcript

    10 min

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Welcome to Talking FACS: What you need to know about family, food, finance, and fitness. Hosted by the University of Kentucky Family and Consumer Sciences Extension Program.