Talking FACS
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Tuesday Sep 19, 2023
Brain Food
Tuesday Sep 19, 2023
Tuesday Sep 19, 2023
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 10
The title for this episode might make you think we are planning ahead for Halloween on Talking FACS, but really we are chatting with Dr. Courtney Luecking about the essential nutrients needed for healthy development of baby brains during pregnancy. Fetal brain development is rapid throughout pregnancy and lays the foundation for a child’s growth and development. Understanding which nutrients support fetal brain development and health in pregnancy can help expectant parents make nutrition choices that have lasting positive impact for their child.
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Monday Aug 14, 2023
Exploring New Foods with Children
Monday Aug 14, 2023
Monday Aug 14, 2023
Host: Mindy McCulley, Extension Specialist for Instructional Support, Family and Consumer Sciences, University of Kentucky
Guest: Dr. Courtney Luecking, Extension Specialist for Nutrition and Health
Season 6, Episode 6
Encouraging your children to try new foods is sometimes a daunting task. On this episode of Talking FACS, Dr. Courtney Luecking provides tips and strategies to make the new food transition smooth. Don't get discouraged or give up - sometimes new food needs to be offered 10 to 15 times before your child decides it is good!
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Going on NOW - Eating Over the Rainbow Challenge

Monday Aug 07, 2023
Eating Over the Rainbow
Monday Aug 07, 2023
Monday Aug 07, 2023
Hosts: Mindy McCulley, Extension Specialist for Instructional Support, Family and Consumer Sciences, University of Kentucky and Dr. Courtney Luecking, Extension Specialist for Nutrition and Health
Guests: A panel of young friends and their moms
Season 6, Episode 5
If you have been listening to Talking FACS for any period of time, you already know that eating a variety of fruits and vegetables ensures that your body is getting the necessary nutrients for growth and development. On this episode of Talking FACS, Courtney and Mindy visit with a panel of young friends to discover their thoughts on eating a rainbow of fruits and vegetables! This show supports our Eating Over the Rainbow Challenge as well as Farmers Market Week!
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Tuesday Jun 06, 2023
Saving Money on Medical Expenses
Tuesday Jun 06, 2023
Tuesday Jun 06, 2023
Host: Mindy McCulley, Extension Specialist for Instructional Support, Family and Consumer Sciences Extension, University of Kentucky
Guest: Dr. Nichole Huff, Extension Specialist for Family Finance and Resource Management
Season 5, Episode 39
Medical expenses are some of the most significant expenses some families have in their budgets. On this episode of Talking FACS, Dr. Nichole Huff share strategies for reducing the financial impact of medical expenses and tips for planning for future costs related to health care.
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Tuesday May 23, 2023
Eat Your Words - Phrases that Encourage Children to Try New Foods
Tuesday May 23, 2023
Tuesday May 23, 2023
Host: Mindy McCulley, Extension Specialist for Instructional Support, Family and Consumer Sciences, University of Kentucky
Guest: Dr. Courtney Luecking, Extension Specialist for Nutrition and Health
Season 5, Episode 37
Things adults say around children matter. This includes the way we talk about food and children’s behavior around food. On this episode of Talking FACS, Dr. Courtney Luecking discusses the differences between phrases that help or hamper children from trying new foods.
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Tuesday Jan 24, 2023
Starting the New Year off right for your Oral Health
Tuesday Jan 24, 2023
Tuesday Jan 24, 2023
Host: Dr. Jennifer Hunter, Assistant Director for Family and Consumer Sciences Extension, University of Kentucky
Guest: Dr. David DeVito, Assistant Professor of Dentistry, Oral Diagnosis and Treatment, UK College of Dentistry
As we enter a new year, many people are inclined to reflect and make resolutions that will lead to personal improvements in physical and mental health. Adding an oral health resolution can potentially help you achieve other resolutions as you look to establish new habits. On this episode of KY Smiles, Dr. David Devito shares tips for ensuring that your oral health resolutions stick around for all of 2023.
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Monday Jan 23, 2023
Monday Jan 23, 2023
Host: Mindy McCulley, Extension Specialist for Instructional Support, Family and Consumer Sciences Extension, University of Kentucky
Guest: Dr. Amy Kostelic, Extension Specialist for Adult Development and Aging
Season 5, Episode 22
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.
When disaster strikes, it is a frightening time for everyone, but especially people who might not be ambulatory or don't understand what is happening. In this episode of Talking FACS, Dr. Amy Kostelic shares tips for helping older adults who have challenges with mobility or cognition get to safety. She outlines the importance of ensuring that emergency plans are followed and contacts are made.
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Thursday Jan 12, 2023
Understanding and Preventing HPV
Thursday Jan 12, 2023
Thursday Jan 12, 2023
Host: Dr. Jennifer Hunter, Assistant Director for Family and Consumer Sciences Extension, University of Kentucky
Guest: Dr. Pamela Hull, Associate Director of Population Science and Community Impact, Markey Cancer Center and Associate Professor of Behavioral Science, UK College of Medicine
Cancer Conversations Episode 39
January is Cervical Cancer Awareness Month. HPV (or human papillomavirus) can cause cervical cancer. HPV vaccines can prevent the infection that can lead to this and other types of cancer. On this episode of Cancer Conversations, Dr. Pamela Hull shares information about HPV and the HPV vaccine, including when recipients should begin getting the vaccination. This information is very important for parents of pre-teen and teens.
Cancer Conversations on Talking FACS is a partnership project between Family and Consumer Sciences Extension and the Markey Cancer Center.
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Tuesday Jan 03, 2023
In the Face of Disaster - Managing Your Finances After a Disaster
Tuesday Jan 03, 2023
Tuesday Jan 03, 2023
Host: Mindy McCulley, Extension Specialist for Instructional Support, Family and Consumer Sciences Extension, University of Kentucky
Guest: Dr. Nichole Huff, Extension Specialist for Family Finance and Resource Management
Season 5, Episode 19
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.
The ease with which your family can recover financially from a natural disaster is directly related to the management of your finances. Everything, from cash on hand to insurance claims can impact your recovery, not only financially, but physically and emotionally as well. Listen to this podcast, so that should disaster strike, you are one step ahead in dealing with the crisis.
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Monday Nov 21, 2022
In the Face of Disaster - Financial Considerations before Disaster Strikes
Monday Nov 21, 2022
Monday Nov 21, 2022
Host: Mindy McCulley, Extension Specialist for Instructional Support, Family and Consumer Sciences Extension, University of Kentucky
Guest: Kelly May, Extension Associate for Family Finance and Resource Management
Season 5, Episode 15
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.
Kelly May shares tips for getting your finances disaster ready. If disaster strikes, just a few simple strategies can ensure that your family is prepared financially to deal with any storm life throws your way.
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Tuesday Nov 15, 2022
In the Face of Disaster - Traumatic Events
Tuesday Nov 15, 2022
Tuesday Nov 15, 2022
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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Friday Nov 11, 2022
Precision Medicine
Friday Nov 11, 2022
Friday Nov 11, 2022
Host: Dr. Jennifer Hunter, Assistant Director for Family and Consumer Sciences Extension, University of Kentucky
Guest: Dr. Jill Kolesar, Director, Precision Medicine Center, Markey Cancer Center and Professor of Pharmacy
Cancer Conversations Episode 37
Historically, cancer treatment has been offered through one-size-fits-all therapies based on the average person. On this episode of Cancer Conversations on Talking FACS, Dr. Jill Kolesar shares how that is changing as we learn more about cancer and why it occurs. She discusses how precision medicine, treatment that takes into account each patient’s individual genetics, environment and lifestyle to find a tailored therapy that works for their specific cancer, is changing cancer care in Kentucky.
Cancer Conversations on Talking FACS is a partnership project between Family and Consumer Sciences Extension and the Markey Cancer Center.
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