Talking FACS
Episodes

Feb 27, 2024
Building Community Connections through Stories
Feb 27, 2024
Feb 27, 2024
19 min
Host: Mindy McCulley, MS Extension Specialist for Instructional Support, Family and Consumer Sciences Extension, University of Kentucky
Guests: Sylvia Lovely, JD Founder of Connecting Our Voices and Amy Kostelic, PhD Assistant Extension Professor for Adult Development and Aging,
Season 6, Episode 33
On this episode of Talking FACS our guests will help us understand the importance of keeping storytelling alive, not just our personal stories, but the stories that help build community and connectedness.
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Connecting Our Voices
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Feb 20, 2024
How to Make a Career Pivot
Feb 20, 2024
Feb 20, 2024
10 min
Host: Jennifer Hunter, PhD Assistant Director for Family and Consumer Sciences Extension, University of Kentucky
Guests: Caroline Francis, EdS Director of UK Alumni Career Services and Amy Gamblin, MA Associate Director of UK Alumni Career Services
Season 6, Episode 32
Are you thinking about make a significant change to your career path? While many people change jobs from time to time, changing careers might induce nerves. Caroline Francis and Amy Gamblin, from University of Kentucky Alumni Career Services, join Talking FACS to share strategies for successfully making a career pivot.
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Jan 30, 2024
Cannabis Myths
Jan 30, 2024
Jan 30, 2024
16 min
Host: Mindy McCulley, MS Family and Consumer Sciences Extension Specialist for Instructional Support, University of Kentucky
Guest: Alex Elswick, PhD Extension Specialist for Substance Use Prevention and Recovery
Season 6, Episode 29
Many of the great thinkers of our time have said that "Knowledge is power!" When it comes to cannabis, how much do you know? Dispelling myths and providing knowledge is Dr. Alex Elwick's goal for this episode of Talking FACS.
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Nov 10, 2023
Nov 10, 2023
8 min
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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Jul 24, 2023
Trends in Youth Substance Use
Jul 24, 2023
Jul 24, 2023
14 min
Host: Mindy McCulley, Family and Consumer Sciences Extension Specialist for Instructional Support, University of Kentucky
Guest: Dr. Alex Elswick, Extension Specialist for Substance Use Prevention and Recovery
Season 6, Episode 3
There is good news to share regarding the trends in youth substance use. It is always informative when Dr. Alex Elswick share his unique perspective on substance use in Kentucky, but relying on data from the Kentucky
For more information visit:
Kentucky Incentives for Prevention Survey
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Nov 15, 2022
In the Face of Disaster - Traumatic Events
Nov 15, 2022
Nov 15, 2022
12 min
Host: Mindy McCulley, Extension Specialist for Instructional Support, Family and Consumer Sciences Extension, University of Kentucky
Guest: Dr. Paul Norrod, Extension Specialist for Rural Health and Safety
Season 5, Episode 14
In the Face of Disaster, a new publication series created by a group of Family and Consumer Sciences professionals, seeks to provide Kentuckians with the resources they need to prepare before disasters strike and the skills to cope in the aftermath of these life changing events.
Dr. Paul Norrod shares tips for managing trauma when disasters, large and small, occur in your life.
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