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Host: Mindy McCulley, Extension Specialist for Instructional Support, University of Kentucky, Family and Consumer Sciences Extension Guest: Dr. Courtney Luecking, Extension Specialist for Nutrition and Health Episode 50, Season 3 If only parenting came with an instruction manual, new parents could breathe easier.  But, since there is no manual, Family and Consumer Sciences Extension has the answers to many of the questions that new parents ask.  On this episode of Talking FACS, Dr. Courtney Luecking shares what the research says about introducing solid foods to your infant.  So if you are a new parent, or maybe you are parenting an infant again after a few years break, listen in to learn what's new in the world of infant feeding.  

Host: Mindy McCulley, Extension Specialist for Instructional Support, University of Kentucky  Guest: Dr. Natalie Jones, Extension Specialist for Family Health Episode 49, Season 3 While many Kentuckians have already received the full COVID-19 vaccination, there are still many who haven't gotten the shot in their arm.  On this episode of Talking FACS, Dr. Natalie Jones shares with Mindy McCulley tips for responding to some of the reasons that people give for their resistance to getting vaccinated. To see the percentage of people in your county who have been vaccinated click the link below.  Once you have accessed the website, then click on the county of your choice and the relevant statistics will pop up. Kentucky COVID-19 Vaccination Dashboard

Host: Dr. Jennifer Hunter, Assistant Director for Family and Consumer Sciences Extension, University of Kentucky  Guest: Amy Downs, Senior Social Worker, Psych-Oncology Services, Markey Cancer Center Special Edition Series - Cancer Conversations Episode 24 When a person receives a cancer diagnosis, many questions swarm through their brain.  Your sexual health is an important discussion to pursue with your healthcare providers.  In this episode of Cancer Conversations on Talking FACS, Amy Downs shares with Dr. Jennifer Hunter some questions that you will want to ask your doctor, as well as, some personal observations that you might want to make to share with your healthcare team so that they can better inform your care. Connect with the UK Markey Center: Online Markey Cancer Center On Facebook @UKMarkey On Twitter @UKMarkey

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 Special Edition Episode: MoneyWi$e Empathy in the workplace often starts with communication.  This week on Talking FACS, Kelly May shares with Dr. Jennifer Hunter ways to be empathetic towards ones colleagues and clients.  She provides tips for improving empathy skills, as well as suggestions for enhancing communication skills. For more information, visit: MoneyWi$e Newsletter MoneyWi$e Website MoneyWi$e Facebook Page

Host: Mindy McCulley, Extension Specialist for Instructional Support, University of Kentucky Guest: Dr. Heather Norman-Burgdolf, Extension Specialist for Nutrition and Health Episode 47, Season 3 Are you tired of preparing and serving the same meals for your family over and over again?  If the answer is YES, then this episode of Talking FACS is for YOU!  Dr. Heather Norman-Burgdolf shares great tips for changing things up a bit to add a little pizzazz to your mealtime routines!  She provides suggestions for finding new recipes and ideas for making everyday family meals a celebration.  For additional recipe ideas visit: Plate it up! Kentucky Proud Plan. Eat. Move. from the KY Nutrition Education Program

Host: Mindy McCulley, Extension Specialist for Instructional Support, University of Kentucky  Guest: Dr. Natalie Jones, Extension Specialist for Family Health Episode 46, Season 3 Week 6 - Living with Loss: Playing the Hand You are Dealt series Getting out in nature is a great antidote to grief.  On this episode of Talking FACS, Dr. Natalie Jones discusses how physical activity is a natural way to relieve the pain of loss.  She provides tips for handling grief and loss through movement and meditation. Living with Loss: Playing the Hand You Are Dealt    

Host: Mindy McCulley, Extension Specialist for Instructional Support, University of Kentucky  Guest: Dr. Julie Cerel,  UK College of Social Work, Director of Suicide Prevention and Exposure Lab and Dr. Kerri Ashurst, Extension Specialist for Family and Relationship Development Episode 45, Season 3 Week 5 - Living with Loss: Playing the Hand You Are Dealt series When a suicide occurs in a community, it is often difficult to talk about.  We are never sure what to say or how to approach the family and we probably never consider all the lives that are touched by the loss of that one person.  On this episode of Talking FACS, Mindy McCulley sits down with Dr. Julie Cerel and Dr. Kerri Ashurst to discuss the impacts of suicide exposure, not just on a family, but on the community as a whole.  They share the importance of talking about the significant life that was lost. For more information: The National Suicide Prevention Lifeline 1-800-273-TALK (1-800-273-8255) Crisis Text Line 741741 To learn more about t

Host: Dr. Jennifer Hunter, Assistant Director for Family and Consumer Sciences Extension, University of Kentucky  Guest: Raven Darko-Mensah, Oncology Social Worker, Markey Cancer Center Special Edition Series - Cancer Conversations Episode 23 When you start talking about Advance Directives and Living Wills, people often shut down because they do not want to think about what they consider "end of life".  On this episode of Cancer Conversations on Talking FACS, Raven Darko-Mensah shares why these critical documents are simply part of the business of planning well and living life fully.  Join this conversation to learn why it is important to prepare these documents, no matter your life stage or health situation. Click these link for additional resources: Kentucky Living Will Document City of Hope Advance Directives American Cancer Society - Understanding Legal Matters National Cancer Institute Advanced Directives Connect with the UK Markey Center: Online Markey Cancer Center On Facebook @UKMarkey On

Host: Mindy McCulley, Extension Specialist for Instructional Support, University of Kentucky  Guest:  Dr. Nichole Huff, Extension Specialist for Family Finance and Resource Management Episode 44, Season 3 Week 4 - Living with Loss: Playing the Hand You Are Dealt series Financial setbacks can create stress no matter what other situations in which you might find yourself.  On this episode of Talking FACS, Dr. Nichole Huff shares how building financial resiliency skills can help you bounce back from tough circumstances, as well as give you hope for the future. For additional information, click these links: Eviction Relief Flyer Healthy at Home Eviction Relief Fund summary The weekly webinars are presented live on Thursday mornings at 11 am EDT through May 27, 2021.  Join the webinar series by clicking the link below.  Recordings of the weekly sessions are available on the FACS Learning Channel. Living with Loss: Playing the Hand You Are Dealt

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$e There will be many graduations happening across the Commonwealth this month, but this year marks a special financial milestone for Kentucky High School students.  On this special MoneyWi$e edition of Talking FACS, Dr. Nichole Huff shares about the financial literacy standards that are now part of the required curriculum for high school students at public schools in Kentucky.  Listen and decide if you are "financially smarter" than a Kentucky High School senior. MoneyWi$e Website MoneyWi$e Newsletter MoneyWi$e Facebook Page

Host: Mindy McCulley, Extension Specialist for Instructional Support, University of Kentucky  Guest:  Dr. Amy Kostelic, Extension Specialist for Adult Development and Aging and Allison Smith, doctoral candidate and Marriage and Family Therapist Episode 43, Season 3 Week 3 - Living with Loss: Playing the Hand You Are Dealt series When you find yourself dealing with loss and grief, creatively expressing the emotions can provide release and help you handle all the feelings.  On this episode of Talking FACS, Dr. Amy Kostelic and Allison Smith, share how creativity can help us process grief in healthy ways. This episode is part of our Living with Loss series. The weekly webinars are presented live on Thursday mornings at 11 am EDT through May 27, 2021.  Join the webinar series by clicking the link below.  Recordings of the weekly sessions are available on the FACS Learning Channel. Living with Loss: Playing the Hand You Are Dealt

Host: Mindy McCulley, Extension Specialist for Instructional Support, University of Kentucky  Guest:  Dr. Sandra Bastin, Extension Specialist for Food and Nutrition Episode 42, Season 3 Week 2 - Living with Loss: Playing the Hand You Are Dealt series When you find yourself cooking for one, whether that is after a loss or simply because you are on your own you might be tempted to resort to take-out or other habits that might not be budget or health friendly.  On this episode of Talking FACS, Dr. Sandra Bastin shares tips for keeping meals interesting when you are cooking for yourself, alone. For more information, click to read the publication: Cooking for One or Two Or join the webinar series by clicking the link: Living with Loss: Playing the Hand You Are Dealt

Host: Mindy McCulley, Extension Specialist for Instructional Support, University of Kentucky  Guest:  Dr. Kerri Ashurst, Extension Specialist for Family and Relationship Development Episode 41, Season 3 Week 1 - Living with Loss: Playing the Hand You Are Dealt series Dr. Kerri Ashurst kicks-off the podcast show to complement our Living with Loss series. On this episode, she shares important considerations when talking about loss with different members of the family.  She stresses that is crucial to understand that everyone responds to grief in different ways and to be mindful of how each person is processing the loss. To learn more about this topic, join the webinar series by clicking the link: Living with Loss: Playing the Hand You Are Dealt

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: Financial Literacy Month   Just as it is important to understand your health numbers, financial literacy involves understanding your financial wellness.  On this special edition episode of Talking FACS, Dr. Nichole Huff comes back to discuss Financial Literacy Month and the importance of developing an understanding of the numbers that make up your financial picture.  Listen and learn ways to improve your financial literacy and financial wellness.

Host: Mindy McCulley, Extension Specialist for Instructional Support, University of Kentucky, Family and Consumer Sciences Extension Guest: Dr. Courtney Luecking, Extension Specialist for Nutrition and Health Episode 40, Season 3 What's the DGA 2020-2025, you ask?  Well it is the Dietary Guidelines for Americans in its newly released format for the next five years!  On this episode of Talking FACS, Dr. Courtney Luecking breaks down the guidelines and how they are similar to and different from previous versions.  She also share tips for how you can use the Dietary Guidelines to help shape the eating patterns for your family to ensure that you are getting nutrients to sustain healthy lifestyles.  She also suggests great resources for new meal ideas. For more information visit: My Plate Plate it up! Kentucky Proud Plan Eat Move  

Host: Dr. Jennifer Hunter, Assistant Director for Family and Consumer Sciences Extension, University of Kentucky  Guest: Dr. Frederick Ueland, Director Oncology Clinical Operations and Vice Chair, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Markey Cancer Center   Special Edition Series - Cancer Conversations Episode 22   COVID-19 has affected every aspect of life, including how we receive medical care.  On this episode of Cancer Conversations on Talking FACS, Dr. Fred Ueland shares with Dr. Jennifer Hunter how medical care and oncology care specifically, has changed and will be forever changed and what aspects will return when life starts to take on a more normal appearance. Connect with the UK Markey Center Online Markey Cancer Center On Facebook @UKMarkey On Twitter @UKMarkey

Host: Mindy McCulley, Extension Specialist for Instructional Support, University of Kentucky  Guest: Dr. Julie Cerel,  UK College of Social Work, Director of Suicide Prevention and Exposure Lab and Dr. Kerri Ashurst, Extension Specialist for Family and Relationship Development Episode 39, Season 3 This week is National Public Health Week and as mental health is a critical component of public health, Dr. Julie Cerel and Dr. Kerri Ashurst are discussing farmer suicide.  When suicide occurs it is often difficult for the family and community to understand why, but in farming and agricultural communities it seems to hit particularly hard and is hard to know how to help.  As we tackle this important discussion, think about when this situation might occur in your community and how you can help. For more assistance: The National Suicide Prevention Lifeline 1-800-273-TALK (1-800-273-8255) Crisis Text Line 741741  

Host: Mindy McCulley, Extension Specialist for Instructional Support, University of Kentucky  Guest: Dr. Natalie Jones, Extension Specialist for Family Health Episode 37, Season 3 Just like that we have flipped the seasons from winter into spring.  Dr. Natalie Jones returns to share great ideas for switching our mindsets from winter blues to spring renewal.  She chats with Mindy McCulley about everything from increasing outdoor physical activity (even if you have to do some puddle jumping) to spring cleaning your refrigerator!  So don't miss this fun discussion so you too, can "spring into health"!

Host: Mindy McCulley, Extension Specialist for Instructional Support, University of Kentucky  Guest: Dr. Natalie Jones, Extension Specialist for Family Health Episode 36, Season 3 As COVID-19 vaccination opportunities are rolling out across the nation, Natalie Jones sits down with Mindy McCulley to discuss exactly what the vaccination is, how it works and how it can help us all return to a new normal.  Don't get discouraged as the discussion gets a bit technical, as it is important to get the facts and stay informed so that we can all work together to protect each other. For more information visit the Find-A-Vaccine Website at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention: COVID-19 Vaccines Sign up for KY Alerts KY's COVID-19 Hotline 1-855-598-2246 or TTY 1-855-326-4654 COVID-19 Appointment Transportation Assistance  

Host: Dr. Jennifer Hunter, Assistant Director for Family and Consumer Sciences Extension, University of Kentucky  Guest: Dr. Thomas Tucker, Director of Cancer Surveillance, Markey Cancer Center and Professor of Microbiology, Department of Epidemiology March is Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month, so it is a great time to talk to Dr. Thomas Tucker about Colorectal Cancer in Kentucky.  Join us as he shares the alarming statistics about where Kentucky ranks related to incidence of colorectal cancers and mortality rates, as well as the genetic factors that have impacted all of Kentucky but especially the Appalachian region.  He also discusses the importance of screening for early detection and how that relates to survival rates. Special Edition Series - Cancer Conversations Episode 21 Connect with the UK Markey Center Online Markey Cancer Center On Facebook @UKMarkey On Twitter @UKMarkey