Talking FACS

Managing Time Effectively

Host: Dr. Jennifer Hunter, Assistant Director for Family and Consumer Sciences Extension, University of Kentucky 
Guest: Kelly May, Senior Extension Associate for Family Finance and Resource Management
Episode 40, Season 2
Time management is a challenge that many people face.  Whether you work at home or away, Kelly May shares tips with Dr. Jennifer Hunter for managing your time effectively.
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Managing Time while Working Remotely (Video)
 

Quitting Nicotine

Host: Dr. Jennifer Hunter, Assistant Director for Family and Consumer Sciences Extension, University of Kentucky 
Guest: Dr. Audrey Darville, University of Kentucky College of Nursing
Episode 39, Season 2
Any day is a good day to stop using products containing nicotine.  Kick Butts Day is on March 18th.  So,why not get a jump on the festivities and quit today.  Dr. Audrey Darville from Kentucky BREATHE shares great information about why and how you can quit nicotine.  Do your health a favor and quit!
For more information:
Kick Butts Day
BREATHE Bridging Research Efforts and Advocacy Toward Healthy Environments
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Your First Defense Against Illness: Proper Handwashing

Host: Dr. Jennifer Hunter, Assistant Director for Family and Consumer Sciences Extension, University of Kentucky 
Guest: Natalie Jones, Extension Specialist for Family Health
Special Edition Episode
When it's cold and flu season, your first defense against illness is proper handwashing.  In this episode of Talking FACS, Dr. Jennifer Hunter sits down with Natalie Jones to discuss proper handwashing technique and ideal times for washing your hands. 
For additional information, visit your local extension office.
Proper Handwashing Video
 
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Healthy Family Habits

Host:  Dr. Jennifer Hunter, Assistant Director for Family and Consumer Sciences Extension, University of Kentucky
Guest: Dr. David Weisenhorn, Extension Specialist for Parenting and Child Development
Episode 38, Season 2
Developing healthy habits together as a family is a great way to foster positive relationships.  On this episode of Talking FACS, Dr. Jennifer Hunter and Dr. David Weisenhorn explore some great healthy habits that your family will want to develop, if they aren't already a part of your routine.
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Interview Strategies that Lead to Job Offers

Host: Dr. Jennifer Hunter, Assistant Director for Family and Consumer Sciences Extension, University of Kentucky 
Guests:  Caroline Francis, Director of Alumni Career Services and Amanda Schagane, Associate Director of Alumni Career Services
Episode 37, Season 2
When it is time to meet your potential new employer face to face, prepare yourself with an arsenal of tools to calm your nerves around the interview process.  In this episode of Talking FACS, Caroline Francis and Amanda Schagane, from the UK Alumni Career Services Center return to discuss successful interview strategies.  If you want the job, be prepared to do the prep work!
Visit Alumni Career Services online.
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Community Cancer Screening Opportunities

Host: Dr. Jennifer Hunter, Assistant Director for Family and Consumer Sciences Extension, University of Kentucky 
Guest: Melissa Hounshell, UK Markey Cancer Center Community Outreach Director and Melanie Hunter, Outreach Coordinator
Special Edition Series – Cancer Conversations Episode 15
We all know that cancer is a disease that touches nearly every Kentuckian, but did you know that there are several free screening opportunities offered in communities across the state?  On this edition of Cancer Conversations on Talking FACS, Dr. Jennifer Hunter explores the many opportunities available to Kentuckians with the director and coordinator of outreach at UK Markey Cancer Center, Melissa Hounshell and Melanie Hunter.
For more information:
Kentucky Cancer Link 1-877-597-4655 (toll free)
or email melissa.hounshell@uky.edu or melanie.hunter@uky.edu
 
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Grab and Go the Healthier Way

Host: Dr. Jennifer Hunter, Assistant Director for Family and Consumer Sciences Extension, University of Kentucky 
Guest: Dr. Courtney Luecking, Extension Specialist for Nutrition and Health
Episode 36, Season 2
Finding healthy eating options when you are out and about can sometimes be a challenge.  On this episode of Talking FACS, Dr. Jennifer Hunter sits down with Dr. Courtney Luecking to explore ways to head off what can sometimes be an obstacle to making healthier eating choices.
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Understanding and Preventing COPD

Host: Dr. Jennifer Hunter, Assistant Director for Family and Consumer Sciences Extension, University of Kentucky 
Guest: Natalie Jones, Extension Specialist for Family Health
Episode 35, Season 2
COPD is a disease that many people have but may not even realize they have it.  On this episode of Talking FACS, Dr. Jennifer Hunter sits down with Natalie Hunter to gain an understanding of COPD, which affects many Kentuckians.  They explore some of the symptoms and steps you can take to prevent the disease.
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Planning for Summer Vacation

Host: Dr. Jennifer Hunter, Assistant Director for Family and Consumer Sciences Extension, University of Kentucky 
Guest: Kelly May, Senior Extension Associate for Family Finance and Resource Management
Episode 34, Season 2
It's still cold outside, but now is the time to start planning for summer vacations.  Dr. Jennifer Hunter sits down with Kelly May to discuss great ways to save money and get the best deals on your family vacations, whether they are in spring, summer, fall or winter.
For more information:
MoneyWi$e Newsletters - The newsletters in June and August, 2018 and May 2016 offer related tips for vacation planning.
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Writing a Job Winning Resume

Host: Dr. Jennifer Hunter, Assistant Director for Family and Consumer Sciences Extension, University of Kentucky 
Guests:  Caroline Francis, Director of Alumni Career Services and Amanda Schagane, Associate Director of Alumni Career Services
Episode 33, Season 2
Whether you are new to the job search or have a wide range of experience, your resume is a potential employer's first opportunity to get a "look" at you!  Dr. Caroline Francis and Amanda Schagane from Alumni Career Services return to talk with Dr. Jennifer Hunter about ways to keep your resume relevant and fresh so that you will catch the eye of employers.
Visit Alumni Career Services online.
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Pancreatic Cancer Awareness

Host: Dr. Jennifer Hunter, Assistant Director for Family and Consumer Sciences Extension, University of Kentucky 
Guest: Dr. Michael Cavnar, Surgical Oncologist and Assistant Professor of Surgery, UK Markey Cancer Center
Special Edition Series – Cancer Conversations Episode 14
Many people are familiar with breast cancer or lung cancer because it seems that we hear about it frequently.  But, pancreatic cancer is the 4th most common cancer in men and women.  In this episode of Cancer Conversations on Talking FACS, Dr. Michael Cavnar sits down with Dr. Jennifer Hunter to talk about pancreatic cancer.  He shares some of the warning signs, as well as, information about post-diagnosis and treatment teams. 
Connect with the UK Markey Cancer Center:
Online Markey Cancer Center
On Facebook @UKMarkey
On Twitter @UKMarkey
 
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Coping with Seasonal Depression

Host: Dr. Jennifer Hunter, Assistant Director for Family and Consumer Sciences Extension, University of Kentucky 
Guest: Dr. Kerri Ashurst, Extension Specialist for Family and Relationship Development
Episode 32, Season 2
Whether you call it SAD or the Winter Blues or simply feeling down, seasonal depression, also known as Seasonal Affective Disorder is an issue for many people.  On this episode of Talking FACS, Dr. Jennifer Hunter sits down with Dr. Kerri Ashurst to explore some techniques for combating the effects of seasonal depression. 
For further information:
Mental Health America|S.A.D.
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline 1-800-273-8255
Helping A Loved One Cope with S.A.D.
Self Care for the Winter Blues
 
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