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Talking FACS episodes

  • Understanding Substance Use: Maintaining Family Relationships
    Host: Dr. Jennifer Hunter, Assistant Director for Family and Consumer Sciences Extension, University of Kentucky
    Guest: Alex Elswick, Extension Associate for Family Resource Management
    Episode 15
    This is the third episode in a three part series on the very important topic of substance use and abuse.  In this episode, Alex Elswick shares with Dr. Jennifer Hunter some of the challenges that face families who are living with a member going through addiction and the recovery process. 
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    13 min
  • Understanding Substance Use: Maintaing Family Relationships
    Host: Dr. Jennifer Hunter, Assistant Director for Family and Consumer Sciences Extension, University of Kentucky
    Guest: Alex Elswick, Extension Associate for Family Resource Management
    Episode 15
    This is the third episode in a three part series on the very important topic of substance use and abuse.  In this epidsode, Alex Elswick shares with Dr. Jennifer Hunter some of the challenges that face families who are living with a member going through the addiction and recovery process. 
    Full episode transcript
    13 min
  • Beating the Holiday Financial Blues: Part II

    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 14

    In this episode, Dr. Jennifer Hunter and Mindy McCulley continue the discussion about planning for holiday spending.  Last week, they focused on planning for Halloween and Thanksgiving.  This week they delve into saving money during the Christmas season.  While it is just September, it is not too early to begin planning how you will cover those expenses. Part two of two.

     

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    12 min
  • Beating the Holiday Financial Blues: Part II
    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 14
    In this episode, Dr. Jennifer Hunter and Mindy McCulley continue the discussion about planning for holiday spending.  Last week, they focused on planning for Halloween and Thanksgiving.  This week they delve into saving money during the Christmas season.  While it is just September, it is not too early to begin planning how you will cover those expenses. Part two of two.
     
    Full episode transcript
    12 min
  • Beating the Holiday Financial Blues: Part I

    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 13

    The holidays can be stressful times for many reasons. This week, Dr. Jennifer Hunter sits down with Mindy McCulley to discuss ways to prevent holiday spending from becoming one of those reasons.  In this episode we focus on tips for taking the scare out of Halloween spending and then discuss ways to make sure that we celebrate in the true spirit of Thanksgiving.  This is part one of a two part series. 

    Full episode transcript

    11 min
  • Beating the Holiday Financial Blues: Part I
    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 13
    The holidays can be stressful times for many reasons. This week, Dr. Jennifer Hunter sits down with Mindy McCulley to discuss ways to prevent holiday spending from becoming one of those reasons.  In this episode we focus on tips for taking the scare out of Halloween spending and then discuss ways to make sure that we celebrate in the true spirit of Thanksgiving.  This is part one of a two part series. 
    Full episode transcript
    11 min
  • Put Your Best Foot Forward: Choosing Athletic Footwear

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

    Guest: Natalie Jones, Extension Program Coordinator for Physical Activity 

    Episode 12 

    In this episode, Dr. Jennifer Hunter and Natalie Jones discuss the importance of properly selecting athletic footwear for the physical activities in which you participate.  Natalie offers tips for selecting shoes based on use and wear.

     

    Full episode transcript

    10 min
  • Put Your Best Foot Forward: Choosing Athletic Footwear
    Host: Dr. Jennifer Hunter, Assistant Director for Family and Consumer Sciences Extension, University of Kentucky 
    Guest: Natalie Jones, Extension Program Coordinator for Physical Activity 
    Episode 12 
    In this episode, Dr. Jennifer Hunter and Natalie Jones discuss the importance of properly selecting athletic footwear for the physical activities in which you participate.  Natalie offers tips for selecting shoes based on use and wear.
     
    Full episode transcript
    10 min
  • Packing Lunches Your Kids Will Eat!

    Back to School Edition:  Packing Lunches Kids Will Eat

    Host: Mindy McCulley, Extension Specialist for Instructional Support, University of Kentucky

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

               Marisa Aull, Assistant Director, Nutrition Education Programs      

     

    Episode 11

    Dr. Heather Norman-Burgdolf and Marisa Aull sit down with Mindy McCulley to discuss the importance of packing lunches your kids will eat!  They offer tips for choosing lunch add-ins that are appealing to kids as well as healthy and safe! 

     

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    9 min
  • Packing Lunches Your Kids Will Eat!
    Back to School Edition:  Packing Lunches Kids Will Eat
    Host: Mindy McCulley, Extension Specialist for Instructional Support, University of Kentucky
    Guests: Dr. Heather Norman-Burgdolf, Assistant Professor and Extension Specialist and in Food and Nutrition
               Marisa Aull, Assistant Director, Nutrition Education Programs      
     
    Episode 11
    Dr. Heather Norman-Burgdolf and Marisa Aull sit down with Mindy McCulley to discuss the importance of packing lunches your kids will eat!  They offer tips for choosing lunch add-ins that are appealing to kids as well as healthy and safe! 
     
    Full Episode Transcript
    9 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.