Talking FACS

Healthy Eating: Happy Budget

Host:  Mindy McCulley, Extension Specialist for Instructional Support, Family and Consumer Sciences Extension, University of Kentucky
Guest: Kelly May, Senior Extension Associate for Family Finance and Resource Management
Season 6, Episode 21
Food is a necessity, but overspending on food is not.  On this episode of Talking FACS, Kelly May share strategies for maximizing your food budget to get the most nutritional bang for your buck.
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Coping with Grief and Loss During the Holidays

Host:  Mindy McCulley, Extension Specialist for Instructional Support, University of Kentucky  
Guest: Kerri Ashurst, PhD, Extension Specialist for Family and Relationship Development
Season 6, Episode 20
The holiday season can be a stressful time, but if you are experiencing loss and grief it can be particularly difficult to move through this season.  On this episode of Talking FACS, Dr. Kerri Ashurst, provides strategies for coping with grief and loss during this season where everyone expects you to be joyful.
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Holiday Baking Tips

Host:  Mindy McCulley, Extension Specialist for Instructional Support, University of Kentucky  
Guest: Annhall Norris, Extension Specialist for Food Safety and Preservation
Season 6, Episode 18
If "baking spirits bright" is in the plans during the next few weeks, you might want to listen to this episode of Talking FACS first.  Annhall Norris shares important information regarding the cookie dough, or rather the flour that you will use to prepare the cookie dough, that might be new information for you!  Keep your family safe and healthy during this season of delights for the taste buds!
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Nutrition Education Program 2024 Calendars

Host:  Mindy McCulley, Extension Specialist for Instructional Support, University of Kentucky  
Guest: LaToya Drake, Program Coordinator, Kentucky Nutrition Education Program
Season 6, Episode 17
Finding a delicious, easy-to-prepare, budget friendly recipe to serve your family is as easy as opening up the 2024 Nutrition Education Program Food and Nutrition Calendar.  On this episode of Talking FACS, LaToya Drake, NEP Program Coordinator, shares tips for using the Food and Nutrition Calendar to plan meals and grocery shopping activities.
Find the 2024 NEP Food and Nutrition Calendars at your local UK Cooperative Extension Office.
Kentucky Extension Offices
 
To connect with the KY Nutrition Education Program
Plan Eat Move Website
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Markey Cancer Center - A Comprehensive Cancer Center

Host:  Dr. Jennifer Hunter, Assistant Director for Family and Consumer Sciences Extension, University of Kentucky
Guest: Dr. Mark Evers, MD, FACS, Director, UK Markey Cancer Center
Cancer Conversations Episode 48
What does it mean when a cancer center, such as Markey, receives the comprehensive cancer center designation?  How does being a comprehensive cancer center impact the work being done at Markey?  Does having a comprehensive cancer center have significant implications for Kentucky? Listen to this episode of Cancer Conversations, as Dr. Mark Evers answers these questions and more.
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Cash Transfer Apps

Host: Mindy McCulley, Extension Specialist for Instructional Support, Family and Consumer Sciences Extension, University of Kentucky 
Guests:  Miranda Bejda, Graduate Assistant for Family and Consumer Sciences Extension
Season 6, Episode 16
Sending and receiving money is simple with cash transfer apps.  On this episode of Talking FACS, Miranda Bejda shares tips for ensuring that your money goes exactly where you want it to go.  She also provides information about protecting your identity and money, while using the apps.
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Dementia Caregivers Week in November

Host:  Mindy McCulley, Extension Specialist for Instructional Support, University of Kentucky  
Guest: Terri Weber, Elder Care Specialist with UK Human Resources Elder Care
Season 6, Episode 15
November is National Caregivers Month and National Alzheimer's Awareness Month.  In recognition of these two annual observances, UK Elder Care and UK Sanders Brown Center on Aging are hosting Dementia Caregivers Week November 8-10, with a series of webinars designed to give support to caregivers. 
For more information about Dementia Caregivers Week visit:
Dementia Caregivers Week
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Dental Anxiety and Sedation Dentistry

Host:  Dr. Jennifer Hunter, Assistant Director for Family and Consumer Sciences Extension, University of Kentucky
Guest: Dr. Emily Blevins, DMD, Assistant Professor of Adult Dentistry, UK College of Dentistry
Kentucky Smiles Episode 25
Dental anxiety is a problem that plagues many people.  On this episode of Kentucky Smiles, Dr. Emily Blevins shares strategies for combating anxiety. She also discuss the benefits of sedation dentistry for certain people.
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Celebrating Halloween Safely

Host:  Mindy McCulley, Extension Specialist for Instructional Support, University of Kentucky  
Guest: David Weisenhorn, PhD Extension Specialist for Parenting and Child Development  
Season 6, Episode 14
Halloween gives children the opportunity to explore their communities dressed in fun costumes and a few simple guidelines can help families ensure that it is also a safe experience.  Dr. David Weisenhorn provides tips related to costumes, the physical environment and relationships to ensure that the holiday will be memorable for all the right reasons.
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Cancer Conversations: Acupuncture for Good Health

Host:  Dr. Jennifer Hunter, Assistant Director for Family and Consumer Sciences Extension, University of Kentucky
Guests: Norah Charles, L.Ac. and Dennis Kim, L.Ac., Integrative Medicine and Health, UK Healthcare
Cancer Conversations Episode 47
Acupuncture is a centuries old treatment for many ailments.  On this episode of Cancer Conversations on Talking FACS, Norah Charles and Dennis Kim, Licensed Acupuncturists share common uses for acupuncture and what to expect during and after a treatment.
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Dressing Kids for Outdoor Play

Host: Mindy McCulley, Extension Specialist for Instructional Support, Family and Consumer Sciences, University of Kentucky
Guest: Dr. Courtney Luecking, Extension Specialist for Maternal and Child Health
Season 6, Episode 13
The recent cooler weather brings the promise of much colder temperatures to come.  On this episode of Talking FACS, Dr. Courtney Luecking reminds us that when it comes to outdoor play, there is no such thing as bad weather if we are properly prepared.  She shares tips for ensuring that children can play outdoors in all seasons with the right clothing choices.
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Organizing your time and spaces

Host: Mindy McCulley, Extension Specialist for Instructional Support, Family and Consumer Sciences Extension, University of Kentucky 
Guests:  Miranda Bejda, Graduate Assistant for Family and Consumer Sciences Extension
Season 6, Episode 12
When people want to maximize the productivity, whether at home or at work, one of the ways to make a major impact is to prioritize organization. Your calendar and spaces can become overly cluttered which might cause you to feel at loose ends and unable to complete any task effectively.  On this episode of Talking FACS, Miranda Bejda share tips for organizing your time and space for maximum productivity.
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