Talking Facs

Host: Mindy McCulley, Extension Specialist for Instructional Support, Family and Consumer Sciences Extension, University of Kentucky Guest: Annhall Norris, Extension Associate for Food and Nutrition Episode 4, Volume 2, Part 2 As gardens start to produce their summer bounty, now is a great time to talk about preserving the harvest. This week, Annhall Norris sits down with Mindy McCulley to talk about the basics of food preservation and answer some of those questions our agents get asked about canning. Full episode transcript

Host: Mindy McCulley, Extension Specialist for Instructional Support, Family and Consumer Sciences Extension, University of Kentucky Guest: Annhall Norris, Extension Associate for Food and Nutrition Episode 4, Volume 2, Part 1 As gardens start to produce their summer bounty, now is a great time to talk about preserving the harvest.  This week, Annhall Norris sits down with Mindy McCulley to talk about the basics of food preservation and answer some of those questions our agents get asked about canning. Full episode transcript

Host: Dr. Jennifer Hunter, Assistant Director for Family and Consumer Sciences Extension, University of Kentucky  Guests:  Alex Elswick, Extension Specialist for Substance Use Prevention and Recovery Episode 3, Volume 2 There are a few difficult discussions that parents must have with their children and talking about substance use and drugs is one that is extremely important!  In this episode of Talking FACS, Dr. Jennifer Hunter sits down with Alex Elswick to explore the many ways that parents might explore this topic as their children go through the various life stages. For additional information visit: National Institute of Drug Abuse  drugabuse.gov Kentucky Treatment Locator  findhelpnowKY.org or call 1-833-8KY-HELP   Full episode transcript

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 2, Volume 2 People may experience a gap in their career path for a variety of reasons.  Returning to work may present some new and interesting challenges.  In this episode of Talking FACS, Dr. Jennifer Hunter visits with Caroline Francis and Amanda Schagane, from Alumni Career Services, to discuss proactive steps that those seeking to return and newly returned employees can take to ease the transition. Visit Alumni Career Services online. Full episode transcript

Host: Dr. Jennifer Hunter, Assistant Director for Family and Consumer Sciences Extension, University of Kentucky  Guest: Amber Silberman, DNP, APRN, NP-C, Division of Gynecologic Oncology, UK Markey Cancer Center Special Edition Series - Cancer in Kentucky episode 6 At the UK Markey Cancer Center, work is underway every day to help cancer patients not just to survive, but to thrive.  This month's Cancer Conversations on Talking FACS focuses on the many ways that cancer survivors can have vibrant and meaningful lives after surviving cancer.  Dr. Jennifer Hunter sits down with Amber Silberman to discuss the keys to successful survivorship. Connect with the UK Markey Cancer Center Online Markey Cancer Center On Facebook @UKMarkey On Twitter @UKMarkey Full episode transcript

Host: Dr. Jennifer Hunter, Assistant Director for Family and Consumer Sciences Extension, University of Kentucky  Guest: Natalie Jones, Extension Specialist for Family Health Episode 1, Volume 2 Protecting our skin from the sun is important all the time, but especially in the summer we tend to engage in more outdoor activities when more of our skin is exposed.  On this episode of Talking FACS, Dr. Jennifer Hunter and Natalie Jones discuss the important realities of skin protection and steps you can take to avoid over exposure.   Full episode transcript

Host: Dr. Jennifer Hunter, Assistant Director for Family and Consumer Sciences Extension, University of Kentucky  Guest: Dr. Amanda Gumbert, Extension Specialist for Water Quality Special Edition Water Series Come on down, the water's great! With over 90 thousand miles of streams and rivers, Kentucky is a water rich state!  Listen in as Dr. Hunter sits down for another visit with Dr. Gumbert to discuss the importance of KY water and how we can all get involved in preserving and properly utilizing this important natural resource. For more information about our water visit: The KYH2O podcast Kentucky Water Health Portal Kentucky Backyard Streams Full episode transcript

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 52 With Father's Day around the corner, finding a great gift for Dad can sometimes be a challenge!  This week on Talking FACS, Dr. Jennifer Hunter sits down with Kelly May, a new voice to our show, to talk about finding the perfect gift.  Full episode transcript

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   Are you contemplating a career change?  This week on Talking FACS, Dr. Jennifer Hunter sits down with the Director and Associate Director of Alumni Career Services, Caroline Francis and Amanda Schagane to discuss important considerations to reflect upon before and during this transition stage of life. Visit Alumni Career Services online. Full episode transcript  

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 in Kentucky episode 5 Dr. Jennifer Hunter and Dr. Nathan Vanderford continue the Cancer Conversations on this episode of Talking FACS.  Dr. Vanderford explains some of the Community Outreach activities that the Markey Cancer Center conducts across Kentucky.  He also outlines ways that Kentuckians can get involved in and benefit from cancer research. Connect with the UK Markey Cancer Center Online Markey Cancer Center On Facebook @UKMarkey On Twitter @UKMarkey Full episode transcript

Host: Dr. Jennifer Hunter, Assistant Director for Family and Consumer Sciences Extension, University of Kentucky  Guest: Dr. Amanda Gumbert, Extension Specialist for Water Quality  Special Edition Water Series In most parts of the United States, water is ever present.  Turn on the tap and clean water will flow.  In this episode, Dr. Jennifer Hunter sits down with Dr. Amanda Gumbert to discuss the value and importance of clean water.  Listen in for tips to help conserve this valuable resource. For more information about our water visit: The KYH2O podcast Kentucky Water Health Portal Kentucky Backyard Streams Full episode transcript  

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 in Kentucky episode 4 Dr. Jennifer Hunter and Dr. Nathan Vanderford continue the Cancer Conversations on this episode of Talking FACS.  They discuss the Appalachian Career Training in Oncology (ACTION) program which is providing education to youth in 57 Kentucky counties in the cancer field.  They also talk about other educational opportunities that are happening in Central Kentucky middle and high schools, as well as on the University of Kentucky campus. Click for more information about the ACTION Program. Connect with the UK Markey Center Online Markey Cancer Center On Facebook @UKMarkey On Twitter @UKMarkey Full episode transcript

Host: Dr. Jennifer Hunter, Assistant Director for Family and Consumer Sciences Extension, University of Kentucky  Guest: Sarah Hanks, Senior Extension Associate for Healthy Homes Episode 49 Being prepared before emergencies arise can make a difficult situation a little easier to handle.  In this episode, Dr. Jennifer Hunter and Sarah Hanks discuss the important items to keep in your emergency kit and the importance of having emergency plans for your family. Full episode transcript

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 in Kentucky episode 3 There is cancer research occurring every day at the University of Kentucky Markey Cancer Center and across the Commonwealth.  On this episode of Cancer Conversations on Talking FACS, Dr. Jennifer Hunter sits down with Dr. Nathan Vanderford to explore cancer research and its impact on Kentuckians. Connect with the UK Markey Center Online Markey Cancer Center On Facebook @UKMarkey On Twitter @UKMarkey Full episode transcript

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 48 Parenting can be challenging and finding ways to help your children accept when you must say "No" can sometimes be difficult.  In this episode of Talking FACS, Dr. Jennifer Hunter sits down with Dr. David Weisenhorn to explore tips for saying "No" and sticking to your answer. Full episode transcript

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 in Kentucky episode 2 Reducing your cancer risk is in your hands.  On this episode of Cancer Conversations, Dr. Nathan Vanderford sits town with Dr. Jennifer Hunter to discuss the steps that we can take today to reduce our cancer risk.  They talk about the prevalence of cancer in Kentucky and explore the reasons why people in our state are so cancer prone.  Listen today. Connect with the UK Markey Center Online Markey Cancer Center On Facebook @UKMarkey On Twitter @UKMarkey Full episode transcript

Host: Dr. Jennifer Hunter, Assistant Director for Family and Consumer Sciences Extension, University of Kentucky  Guest: Natalie Jones, Extension Specialist for Family Health Episode 47   Do you have trouble sleeping?  On this episode of Talking FACS, Dr. Jennifer Hunter and Natalie Jones discuss the importance of sleep.  How much sleep do we need each night?  What are some routines that we can engage in to help promote sleep?  What are the health benefits of sleep?  Dr. Hunter and Natalie will discuss all these questions and many more!  Full episode transcript

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 in Kentucky episode 1 Kentucky tops the list for cancer and cancer related deaths.  May is Cancer Research Awareness Month and throughout the month, we will be talking about cancer.  Dr. Vanderford from the Markey Cancer Center will be breaking down the research, the statistics, what can be done to combat cancer and what the Markey Cancer Center is doing in Kentucky communities to raise awareness and educate the people of the Commonwealth. Connect with the UK Markey Center Online Markey Cancer Center On Facebook @UKMarkey On Twitter @UKMarkey Full Episode Transcript

Host: Dr. Jennifer Hunter, Assistant Director for Family and Consumer Sciences Extension, University of Kentucky  Guest: Natalie Jones, Extension Specialist for Family Health Episode 46 Distractions are all around us.  In this episode of Talking FACS, Dr. Jennifer Hunter and Natalie Jones explore many driving distractions and the implications those distractions can have on our lives.  The statistics are striking!  This is an episode that you'll want to listen to with your whole family and pledge to each other to drive distraction free! Full episode transcript

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 45 Teaching children to be good sports is an important developmental skill that puts them on the path to being great humans.  Helping children understand that the goal of every game is not about winning or losing, but about having fun can be a bit of a stretch for some parents.  This week, Dr. Jennifer Hunter and Dr. David Weisenhorn explore important foundational skills that can foster good sportsmanship throughout life.  So gather the kids and listen to this show, together. Full episode transcript