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Yoga For Stress Relief and Relaxation

Host:  Dr. Jennifer Hunter, Assistant Director for Family and Consumer Sciences Extension, University of Kentucky
Guest: Carrie Seiter and Dindy Yokel, Mind Body Movement Coordinators, Integrative Medicine and Health, UK Healthcare
Cancer Conversations Episode 46
Yoga has many positive benefits for our health.  On this episode of Cancer Conversations on Talking FACS, Dindy Yokel and Carrie Seiter from Integrative Medicine and Health discuss how stress relief and relaxation can benefit our overall well being.
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Rising Homeowners’ Insurance Costs

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 6, Episode 9
While many expenses are rising, the cost of homeowners' insurance is facing added cost increases in Kentucky due to two natural disasters hitting our state within less than one year and the rising cost of raw materials due to inflation.  On this episode of MoneWi$e on Talking FACS, Dr. Nichole Huff share tips for saving on your homeowners' insurance premiums to help ease your budget for this costly but necessary expense.
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Social Media Use and Youth - Part 2

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 8
Social media seems to be everywhere but its use by our youth has reached epic proportions.  On this episode of Talking FACS, we continue the discussion with Dr. David Weisenhorn about the prevalence of social media use by our youth and the impact that it is having on their well being.  He shares guidance for parents about solutions to mitigate the effects of social media use on children's mental health.
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Social Media Use and Youth - Part 1

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 7
Social media seems to be everywhere but its use by our youth has reached epic proportions.  On this episode of Talking FACS, Dr. David Weisenhorn shares alarming statistics about the prevalence of social media use by our youth and the impact that it is having on their well being.
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Exploring New Foods with Children

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
 

Pelvic Health Physical Therapy

Host:  Mindy McCulley, Extension Specialist for Instructional Support, Family and Consumer Sciences Extension, University of Kentucky
Guest: Lauren Carney, Physical Therapist, UK Healthcare
Living with the after effects of many cancer treatments can cause problems with pelvic health.  On this episode of Cancer Conversations, Lauren Carney shares strategies for overcoming pelvic health challenges to resume an improved quality of life. She also discusses other diagnoses that may affect the pelvic area and how therapy can provide comfort.
For more information about Pelvic Health Physical Therapy:
Life after Cancer: The Role of Pelvic Physical Therapy
Radiation Therapy for Endometrial Cancer
Radiation Therapy for Vaginal Cancer
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Eating Over the Rainbow

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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Saving Money while Back-to-School Shopping

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 4
Back-to-School has many parents seeing dollar signs wherever they look.  On this episode of Talking FACS, Kelly May share strategies for easing the financial burden that often accompanies the return school for children all across the Commonwealth.
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Trends in Youth Substance Use

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
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Kentucky Incentives for Prevention Survey
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Feeding Toddlers

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 2
Feeding toddlers can be challenging.  On this episode of Talking FACS, Dr. Courtney Luecking shares strategies for encouraging healthy eating behaviors in young children.
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Narrative Medicine

Host:  Dr. Jennifer Hunter, Assistant Director for Family and Consumer Sciences Extension, University of Kentucky
Guest: Dr. Robert Slocum, Narrative Medicine Program Coordinator, UK Healthcare
Cancer Conversations Episode 45
As Dr. Robert Slocum says, "Everyone has a story." When that story is related to one's health, Dr. Slocum and his team are ready listen.  The Narrative Medicine Program at UK Healthcare helps patients, including those living with a cancer diagnosis, process their stories in ways that can have beneficial health outcomes.  Listen to this episode of Cancer Conversations on Talking FACS for more information about the Narrative Medicine program.
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Communicating with Child Care Providers

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
Season 6, Episode 1
When parents and child care providers work as a team children benefit from the care giving experience in many ways. Dr. David Weisenhorn shares strategies for opening lines of communication with these important people in your child's life to ensure that everyone is on the same page when it comes to caring for your child. 
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