Talking FACS

Fireworks Safety

Host:  Dr. Jennifer Hunter, Assistant Director for Family and Consumer Sciences Extension, University of Kentucky
Guest: Natalie Jones, Extension Program Coordinator for Physical Activity
Season 5, Episode 1
Happy Independence Day.  As you celebrate, we encourage you to do so safely.  This classic episode, recorded for our very first season, share tips on fireworks safety.
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Oral Health is Key to Men’s Health

Host:  Dr. Jennifer Hunter, Assistant Director for Family and Consumer Sciences Extension, University of Kentucky
Guest: Dr. Zindell Richardson, Associate Dean of Clinical Affairs, UK College of Dentistry
Kentucky Smiles Episode 12
June is National Men's Health Month, raising awareness about health care for men, while encouraging boys, men, and their families to practice and implements healthy living decisions.On this episode of Kentucky Smiles, Dr. Zindell Richardson shares about oral health and how it is a key component of overall health.
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Kentucky’s Childhood Obesity Issue

Host:  Dr. Jennifer Hunter, Assistant Director for Family and Consumer Sciences Extension, University of Kentucky
Guest: Dr. Natalie Jones, Extension Specialist for Family Health
Episode 35, Season 4
Childhood obesity is an issue that is cause for concern on many levels.  On this episode of Talking FACS, Dr. Natalie Jones breaks down the topic and implications that will be felt long after today's children have reached adulthood. 
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Talking with Children About Race

Host:  Mindy McCulley, Extension Specialist for Instructional Support, University of Kentucky
Guest: Dr. David Weisenhorn, Extension Specialist for Parenting and Child Development
Episode 34, Season 4
On June 19, 1865, the last enslaved U.S. populations were informed that the Emancipation Proclamation had been issued, declaring more than three million slaves living in the Confederate states to be free.
In recognition of Juneteenth, we are rebroadcasting one of our most popular podcasts from Season 3.
There are many conversations that parents must have with their children and talking about race is one. On this episode of Talking FACS, Dr. David Weisenhorn shares about the importance of talking about race with your children.  He provides tips and insights about how to share with your children.  Let your children know that it is okay to talk about anything with you, no matter how young they may be.
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Eat the Rainbow to Protect Yourself from Environmental Pollution

Host: Dr. Jennifer Hunter, Assistant Director for Family and Consumer Sciences Extension, University of Kentucky 
Guest: Dr. Heather Norman-Burgdolf, Extension Specialist for Nutrition and Health and Dr. Dawn Brewer, Associate Professor and Leader of the UK Superfund Research Center Community Engagement Core
Episode 33, Season 4
The UK Superfund Research Center is federally funded by the National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences, and it integrates multidisciplinary research, training, and stakeholder engagement around the common theme of reducing health risks posed by environmental contaminants in vulnerable communities.  On this episode of Talking FACS, Dr. Brewer and Dr. Norman-Burgdolf share how eating produce filled with phytonutrients can help our bodies combat the effects of pollution in the environment in which we live.
For more information about Superfund Research:
UK Superfund Research Center
For more information about including fruits and vegetables in your eating plan:
FCS3-598 - Make Your Plate a Rainbow
Plate it up! Kentucky Proud Recipes
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Finding Ways to Increase Productivity

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
Special Edition Episode: MoneyWi$e Episode 12, Season 4
We all want to be more productive whether at work, at home, or even at play.  On this episode of Talking FACS, Kelly May shares tips for "finding flow" and ways to increase your productivity to enhance your success.
If you would like to learn more about productivity skills and resources, ask your county Family and Consumer Sciences  Extension agent about Time Well Spent: Productivity Skills for Success.
Finding Flow in 8 Simple Steps
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What You Need to Know About Oral Cancer

Host:  Dr. Jennifer Hunter, Assistant Director for Family and Consumer Sciences Extension, University of Kentucky 
Guest: Dr. Melvyn Yeoh, Assistant Professor of Dentistry, Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, UK College of Dentistry
KY Smiles Episode 11
 
As with all cancers, early detection is critical to the treatment and survival of oral cancer.  On this episode of Kentucky Smiles on Talking FACS, Dr. Melvyn Yeoh shares important habits that we can all develop to improve our own dental hygiene and the outcome, should oral cancer appear.
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Health Effects of Chronic Stress

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
Episode 32, Season 4
In the third show of our stress series,  Dr. Paul Norrod discusses the detrimental health impacts of chronic stress.  He outlines how the build up of stress can negatively influence other heath indicators to cause long-term effects. He also gives some great suggestions for mitigating stress to combat the effect of chronic stress.
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Stress and our Emotions

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
Episode 31, Season 4
Stress is something we all experience.  How we handle or deal with stress can impact how we function and many of our systems within our bodies.  On this episode of Talking FACS, Dr. Paul Norrod shares how stress impacts our emotions and feelings.  He discusses the hormones that are released when we are feeling stressed and the role those hormones play in regulating our emotions. This is part two of a three-part series on stress.
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Recurrence Anxiety

Host: Dr. Jennifer Hunter, Assistant Director for Family and Consumer Sciences Extension, University of Kentucky 
Guest: Bethany Giles, LCSW, Oncology Social Worker, Markey Cancer Center
Cancer Conversations Episode 34
Whether it is you or a loved one who has had cancer, there may be some recurrence anxiety.  On this episode of Cancer Conversations, Bethany Giles shares some ways to cope with the anxious feelings that many experience concerning the recurrence of cancer.  She also share what you should do if your cancer does recur.
Cancer Conversations on Talking FACS is a partnership project between Family and Consumer Sciences Extension and the Markey Cancer Center.
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Understanding Recurrence - American Cancer Society
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The Effects of Stress on Our Brains

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
Episode 30, Season 4
Stress is something we all experience.  How we handle or deal with stress can impact how we function and many of our systems within our bodies.  On this episode of Talking FACS, Dr. Paul Norrod shares how stress impacts our brains.  He shares how stress that builds up over time can affect our ability to think and process properly.  This is part one of a three-part series on stress.
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Financial Recovery after a Natural Disaster

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
Special Edition Episode: MoneyWi$e 11, Season 4
"(Storm) Survivors are faced with so many decisions that can affect their family's financial well-being and their over all well-being." -Nichole Huff
At one time, we thought spring was the storm season in Kentucky.  And while we still see many spring storms, it seems any season is now storm season!  This month for the Talking FACS MoneyWi$e segment, Dr. Nichole Huff discusses how to recover financially from natural disasters.  She shares steps to take immediately after the disaster occurs as well as things you can do before disaster strikes in hopes of mitigating the financial effects left in a storm's wake.
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