Talking Facs

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 Episode 35, Season 3 Have an emergency kit on hand with a flashlight and first aid supplies and other emergency supplies has been something we have been recommending for a long time, but maybe you have not put time into the same preparation for getting your finances organized for a natural disaster.  On this episode of Talking FACS, Kelly May discusses the importance of gathering the crucial financial documents and storing them in an easily accessible location so that you can quickly grab them in the event of a weather event or other disaster. For more information: MoneyWi$e Website MoneyWi$e Newsletter MoneyWi$e Facebook Page   FEMA: Emergency Financial First Aid Kit (EFFAK) The Kentucky Department of Insurance:Household Inventory  

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 34, Season 3 As children across the Commonwealth are returning to the classroom today, it is especially important to consider the implications of nutrition on their overall health and well-being.  On this episode of Talking FACS, Dr. Courtney Luecking sits down with Dr. Jennifer Hunter to discuss how nutrition supports childhood immunity and steps parents and caregivers can take to ensure that children are eating a wide range of nutrients daily. For more information: Plan. Eat. Move.

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 Episode 33, Season 3 February 22-26, 2021 is Kentucky Saves Week!  This statewide initiative encourages individuals and families to set savings goals and build personal wealth.  On this episode of Talking FACS, Kelly May sits down with Mindy McCulley to discuss savings habits that can have life long impact.  As well as, tips for finding easy ways to save, they talk about some upcoming opportunities for planning for your financial future. For more information: MoneyWi$e Website MoneyWi$e Newsletter MoneyWi$e Facebook Page   Kentucky Saves Week Everyone Wins When Kentucky Saves Big Blue Book Club Registration Featured Book: Flipping A Switch: Your Guide to Happiness and Financial Security in Later Life, by Barbara O'Neill, Ph.D., CFP®  Book Club will be held Thursday, February 25, Marc

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 Kentucky ranks high in the incidence of many types of cancer.  On this episode of Cancer Conversations on Talking FACS, Dr. Thomas Tucker shares with Dr. Jennifer Hunter some of the most prevalent types of cancer in Kentucky and how this effects our lives. Special Edition Series - Cancer Conversations Episode 20 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: Dr. Amy Kostelic, Extension Specialist for Adult Development and Aging and Annhall Norris, Extension Specialist for Food Safety and Food Preservation Episode 32, Season 3 Food safety an health issues are always a concern, but particularly now when aging adults might be socially isolated due to COVID-19, it is important to consider the implications for ensuring the safety of our food.  Dr. Amy Kostelic and Annhall Norris sit down with Dr. Jennifer Hunter to talk about some of the food safety issues that are always helpful to think about but also those things that might impacting older adults in different ways specifically because of the global pandemic.

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 31, Season 3 "Food jags" or the phases that toddlers go through while testing out what foods they like and don't like is perfectly normal, according to Dr. Courtney Luecking.  Listen in as she shares with Dr. Jennifer Hunter, tips for navigating this new and exciting time for parents as they learn to work through the picky eating phases.  For additional information: Feeding Picky Eaters WIC Works Resource System

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 Episode 30, Season 3 Whenever we turn the calendar is a great time to take stock and make changes that can have a positive impact on our lives.  In this episode of Talking FACS, Dr. Nichole Huff shares with Mindy McCulley some of the financial pitfalls that can break the bank. They also discuss tips for plugging those spending leaks that creep up on us and look at the big picture of how much money we find ourselves spending on small items every day. For more information: MoneyWi$e Website MoneyWi$e Newsletter MoneyWi$e Facebook Page

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 Devlopment and Dr. Amy Kostelic, Extension Specialist for Adult Development and Aging Episode 29, Season 3 As we experience the ongoing effects of a global pandemic, as well as the social unrest in our country, now is the perfect time to evaluate our own ability to empathize with others.  Dr. David Weisenhorn and Dr. Amy Kostelic sit down with Dr. Jennifer Hunter to discuss ways that we can practice empathy and begin to feel for others in ways we perhaps never have before.  

Host: Dr. Jennifer Hunter, Assistant Director for Family and Consumer Sciences Extension, University of Kentucky  Guest: Dr. Nathan Vanderford, UK College of Medicine, Department of Toxicology and Cancer Biology and Markey Cancer Center Special Edition Series - Cancer Conversations Episode 19 Cancer Conversations are back!  After taking a COVID hiatus, we are excited to welcome our friends from the UK Markey Cancer Center back to the podcast!  On this episode, Dr. Nathan Vanderford shares about an important curriculum that is available for Kentucky classrooms to help teachers educate their students about cancer in Kentucky.  The program discusses everything from  prevalence to risk factors to prevention measures.  Listen in as he shares about this program and how your school can get involved. Click for more information about the ACTION Program. 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: Dr. Natalie Jones, Extension Specialist for Family Health and Dr. Courtney Luecking, Extension Specialist for Nutrition and Health Episode 28, Season 3 In the midst of a pandemic, the World Health Organization says we are also experiencing an "Infodemic", an overload of information.  On this episode of Talking FACS, Dr. Jones and Dr. Luecking sit down with Dr. Hunter to explore the tools we have at our fingertips to evaluate the health information we hear and verify its credibility.

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 Episode 27, Season 3 In homes all across Kentucky someone has the munchies. If you are the person responsible for ensuring that your family has something to eat, then this podcast is for you!  Dr. Heather Norman-Burgdolf shares great tips for preparing meals and snacks with the food you have on hand.  No recipe?  No problem!  With these tips, you can pull together a meal that will keep everyone happy!   

Host:  Dr. Jennifer Hunter, Assistant Director for Family and Consumer Sciences Extension, University of Kentucky Guest: Dr. Nichole Huff, Extension Specialist for Family Finance and Resource Management Episode 26, Season 3 Take a look back at 2020 with Dr. Nichole Huff.  She shares with Dr. Jennifer Hunter some of the financial lessons we have learned through the lens of a global pandemic.  She provides tips for building a financial safety net so that if faced with another crisis, you are financially prepared to beat the challenges.  As you listen, take stock and think about how 2020 has affected your bottom line and what lessons you have learned that will guide your decision making in 2021 and beyond. For more information: MoneyWi$e Website MoneyWi$e Newsletter MoneyWi$e Facebook Page

Host:  Dr. Jennifer Hunter, Assistant Director for Family and Consumer Sciences Extension, University of Kentucky Guest: Dr. Amy Kostelic, Extension Specialist for Adult Development and Aging Episode 25, Season 3 Family traditions are the glue that binds families from one generation to the next.  When you celebrate the traditions of old and create new traditions you are giving your family a special gift.  As this holiday may look a bit different from holidays past, it is important to remember and celebrate those treasured family moments, while creating new memories together.  From the Family and Consumer Sciences Extension family to yours, may all your traditions spark a treasured memory or create a moment to bring joy for generations to come! 

Host:  Dr. Jennifer Hunter, Assistant Director for Family and Consumer Sciences Extension, University of Kentucky Guest: Dr. Amy Kostelic, Extension Specialist for Adult Development and Aging and Dr. Kerri Ashurst, Extension Specialist for Family and Relationship Development Episode 24, Season 3 Caregiving can be exhausting!  On this episode of Talking FACS, Dr. Jennifer Hunter sits down with Dr. Amy Kostelic and Dr. Kerri Ashurst to discuss ways that caregivers can take a "time out" to rest, relax and recharge.  You will find the tips in this episode applicable whether you are caring for your own children, grandchildren or adults who need your time!  

Host:  Dr. Jennifer Hunter, Assistant Director for Family and Consumer Sciences Extension, University of Kentucky Guests:  FCS Extension Specialists and Associates Episode 22.2, Season 3 Join our state staff as we take a walk down memory lane.  Today we share some of our precious holiday memories and favorite family traditions.  While the holidays certainly look a little different in 2020, it is important to remember those moments and times that are near and dear to our hearts.  As we share our favorite memories and traditions, think about how you have modified your holiday activities this year and the sweet memories you have created.  This is week 6 in the Holidays At Home Series: Holiday Memorable Moments.  If you would like more information, contact the Family and Consumer Sciences agent at your local County Cooperative Extension Service office or join our Facebook Live presentation on Thursday at 11:00 am EDT on the FCS Facebook page @UKFCSExt.

Host:  Dr. Jennifer Hunter, Assistant Director for Family and Consumer Sciences Extension, University of Kentucky Guests:  FCS Extension Specialists and Associates Episode 22.1, Season 3 Join our state staff as we take a walk down memory lane.  Today we share some of our precious holiday memories and favorite family traditions.  While the holidays certainly look a little different in 2020, it is important to remember those moments and times that are near and dear to our hearts.  As we share our favorite memories and traditions, think about how you have modified your holiday activities this year and the sweet memories you have created.  This is week 6 in the Holidays At Home Series: Holiday Memorable Moments.  If you would like more information, contact the Family and Consumer Sciences agent at your local County Cooperative Extension Service office or join our Facebook Live presentation on Thursday at 11:00 am EDT on the FCS Facebook page @UKFCSExt. Don't forget to come back for part 2.      

Host:  Dr. Jennifer Hunter, Assistant Director for Family and Consumer Sciences Extension, University of Kentucky Guest: Dr. Nichole Huff, Extension Specialist for Family Finance and Resource Management and Kelly May, Senior Extension Associate for Family Finance and Resource Management Episode 21, Season 3 Has the current pandemic changed the way you are going to shop this holiday season?  Dr. Nichole Huff and Kelly May sit down with Dr. Jennifer Hunter to discuss some very important things to think about as you tackle your holiday gift and supply shopping list.  For more information visit: The MoneyWi$e Web page The MoneyWi$e Facebook Page

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 20, Season 3 The Use Less, Spend Wi$e Challenge is a great way to modify some of the ways we use, spend and make memories! Kelly May shares ideas about how you can achieve the goals set out by the challenge.  This is week 5 in the Holidays At Home Series: Your Holiday Spending Snapshot.  If you would like more information, visit the Family and Consumer Sciences agent at your local County Cooperative Extension Service office or join our Facebook Live presentation on Thursday at 11:00 am EDT on the FCS Facebook page @UKFCSExt. To register and complete the challenge visit: The USE LESS, SPEND WI$E Challenge To learn more visit: The MoneyWi$e Web page The MoneyWi$e Facebook Page  

Host:  Dr. Jennifer Hunter, Assistant Director for Family and Consumer Sciences Extension, University of Kentucky Guest: Dr Lillian Breslin, Director, The Food Connection, University of Kentucky Episode 19, Season 3 What is the story behind your food?  On this episode of Talking FACS, Dr. Lillian Breslin from The Food Connection, sits down with Dr. Jennifer Hunter to share about the traditions the surround our food and the foods we eat especially during the holiday season.  This episode is fourth in our series of Holidays At Home programming.   If you would like more information, visit the Family and Consumer Sciences agent at your local County Cooperative Extension Service office or join our Facebook Live presentation on Thursday at 11:00 am EDT on the FCS Facebook page @UKFCSExt.

Host:  Dr. Jennifer Hunter, Assistant Director for Family and Consumer Sciences Extension, University of Kentucky Guest: April Stauffer, Community Outreach Coordinator Special Edition Episode November is National Family Caregiver Month.  On this special edition episode of Talking FACS, Dr. Jennifer Hunter sits down with April Stauffer from the Greater Kentucky/Southern Indiana Chapter of the Alzheimer's Association to discuss caregivers.  There are many important functions provided by more than 270,000 unpaid caregivers to their families and loved ones suffering from Alzheimer's disease or other forms of dementia.  If you have a family caregiver in your life, make sure to acknowledge and appreciate them!   Important Resources: Alzheimer's Association website Caregiver Support Caregiver 24/7 Helpline  800.272.3900 Caregiver Navigator Online MessageBoard for those living with dementia or caring for those living with dementia full episode transcript