Talking Facs

Host: Dr. Jennifer Hunter, Assistant Director for Family and Consumer Sciences Extension, University of Kentucky Guest: Alex Elswick, Extension Associate and subject matter specialist for Substance Abuse Prevention and Recovery Episode 26 Holidays can be stressful times for families, especially if a loved one is suffering through substance use or addiction.  Alex Elswick sits down with Dr. Jennifer Hunter for a frank discussion about how to cope with this situation in a compassionate and realistic manner.  Alex shares some critical discussion points that should be addressed with family members and steps to ensure that the person with the addiction is supported and loved while the behavior is not condoned.   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 25 Family meals are so important to the development of the child.  In this episode of Talking FACS, Dr. Jennifer Hunter sits down with Dr. David Weisenhorn to explore some of the benefits and challenges associated with family meals. Full episode transcript        

Host: Mindy McCulley, Extension Specialist for Instructional Support, University of Kentucky Guests:      Dr. Heather Norman-Burgdolf, Assistant Extension Professor and Specialist in Food and Nutrition Sally Mineer, Extension Specialist for Professional Development In this episode, Dr. Heather Norman-Burgdolf and Sally Mineer sit down with Mindy McCulley to discuss FCS Day and the importance of dining in with your family.  Sally gives information about how to commit to dining in and Heather gives information about how 'dining in' gives you the ability to control ingredients, portion size and the environment of your meal. These websites were referenced during the podcast or can help you plan your Dining In meal: For more information at FCS Day and Dining in visit aafcs.org For more information about meal preparation visit What's Cooking: USDA Mixing Bowl For more information about Plate it up! Kentucky Proud visit the website, the Facebook Page or the YouTube Channel.   Full episode transcript  

Host: Dr. Jennifer Hunter, Assistant Director for Family and Consumer Sciences Extension, University of Kentucky Guest: Mindy McCulley, Extension Specialist for Instructional Support Episode 24 It's that time of year!  Cyber Monday is the Monday after Thanksgiving.  Are you ready?  Dr. Jennifer Hunter sits down with Mindy McCulley to discuss tips for staying safe and saving money while doing your holiday online shopping. 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 23 Sexual Health is a topic that is important to everyone who is sexually active!  In this episode, Dr. Jennifer Hunter and Extension Specialist for Family Health, Natalie Jones, discuss many facets of sexual health from proper protection to when to visit a health care provider.   Full episode transcript

Host:  Dr. Jennifer Hunter, Assistant Director for Family and Consumer Sciences Extension, University of Kentucky Guest: Dr. Heather Norman-Burgdolf, Assistant Professor and Extension Specialist in Food and Nutrition Guest: Annhall Norris, Extension Associate for Food Safety Episode 22 Dr. Jennifer Hunter sits down the Dr. Heather Norman-Burgdolf and Annhall Norris to discuss the importance of food safety when preparing the Thanksgiving turkey.  Listen to this lively discussion that will answer all of your turkey questions!       Full Episode Transcript

Host: Dr. Jennifer Hunter, Assistant Director for Family and Consumer Sciences Extension, University of Kentucky Co-host: Mindy McCulley, Extension Specialist for Instructional Support Episode 21 In this episode, Dr. Jennifer Hunter revisits her former role as Family Finance Specialist and discusses the trending topic of lifestyle creep.  The tips she shares for avoiding the creep are good sound advice that will set you up for a lifetime of financial success. 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 20 Staying hydrated is important for our overall health.  Extension Family Health Specialist, Natalie Jones, sits down with Dr. Jennifer Hunter to discuss the key recommendations related to hydration for every life stage.  Additionally, she shares information about hydration while being physically active and recommendations for youth involved in sports.   Full episode transcript

Host:  Dr. Jennifer Hunter, Assistant Director for Family and Consumer Sciences Extension, University of Kentucky Guest: Dr. Heather Norman-Burgdolf, Assistant Professor and Extension Specialist in Food and Nutrition Episode 19 When you are a first time parent, every day is an adventure of learning new things about your infant!  In this episode, Dr. Heather Norman-Burgdolf, Extension Specialist in Food and Nutrition (and new mommy) shares some insight into introducing solid foods to your infant.  She stresses the importance of discussing this with your pediatrician.  She also shares tips to ensure that your experience is pleasant and safe. 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 18 In this episode, Dr. David Weisenhorn shares with Dr. Jennifer Hunter what the research says about assigning chores to children.  He emphasizes the importance of shared responsibility, teamwork and building empathy and the ways that chores can reinforce these concepts. 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 17  In this episode, Dr. Jennifer Hunter and Natalie Jones discuss important issues for parents when their child is involved in organized sporting activities.  Natalie details some considerations to think about such as age, developmental stage and maturity, as well as, highlighting the importance of proper safety equipment. Full episode transcript

Host: Dr. Jennifer Hunter, Assistant Director of Family and Consumer Sciences Extension, University of Kentucky Guest: Dr. Heather Norman-Burgdolf, Assistant Professor and Extension Specialist in Food and Nutrition Episode 16 This week, Dr. Jennifer Hunter sits down with Dr. Heather Norman-Burgdolf to talk about maintaining healthy eating choices in the midst of busy family schedules.  Dr. Norman-Burgdolf shares five tips for making healthy eating choices that are easy to do without adding stress to your life! Full episode transcript

Host: Dr. Jennifer Hunter, Assistant Director for Family and Consumer Sciences Extension, University of Kentucky Guest: Alex Elswick, Extension Associate for Family Resource Management Episode 15 This is the third episode in a three part series on the very important topic of substance use and abuse.  In this episode, Alex Elswick shares with Dr. Jennifer Hunter some of the challenges that face families who are living with a member going through addiction and the recovery process.  Full episode transcript

Host: Dr. Jennifer Hunter, Assistant Director for Family and Consumer Sciences Extension, University of Kentucky Co-host: Mindy McCulley, Extension Specialist for Instructional Support Episode 14 In this episode, Dr. Jennifer Hunter and Mindy McCulley continue the discussion about planning for holiday spending.  Last week, they focused on planning for Halloween and Thanksgiving.  This week they delve into saving money during the Christmas season.  While it is just September, it is not too early to begin planning how you will cover those expenses. Part two of two.   Full episode transcript

Host: Dr. Jennifer Hunter, Assistant Director for Family and Consumer Sciences Extension, University of Kentucky Co-host: Mindy McCulley, Extension Specialist for Instructional Support Episode 13 The holidays can be stressful times for many reasons. This week, Dr. Jennifer Hunter sits down with Mindy McCulley to discuss ways to prevent holiday spending from becoming one of those reasons.  In this episode we focus on tips for taking the scare out of Halloween spending and then discuss ways to make sure that we celebrate in the true spirit of Thanksgiving.  This is part one of a two part series.  Full episode transcript

Host: Dr. Jennifer Hunter, Assistant Director for Family and Consumer Sciences Extension, University of Kentucky  Guest: Natalie Jones, Extension Program Coordinator for Physical Activity  Episode 12  In this episode, Dr. Jennifer Hunter and Natalie Jones discuss the importance of properly selecting athletic footwear for the physical activities in which you participate.  Natalie offers tips for selecting shoes based on use and wear.   Full episode transcript

Back to School Edition:  Packing Lunches Kids Will Eat Host: Mindy McCulley, Extension Specialist for Instructional Support, University of Kentucky Guests: Dr. Heather Norman-Burgdolf, Assistant Professor and Extension Specialist and in Food and Nutrition            Marisa Aull, Assistant Director, Nutrition Education Programs         Episode 11 Dr. Heather Norman-Burgdolf and Marisa Aull sit down with Mindy McCulley to discuss the importance of packing lunches your kids will eat!  They offer tips for choosing lunch add-ins that are appealing to kids as well as healthy and safe!    Full Episode Transcript    

Special Edition:  Behind the Recipe Host:             Brooke Jenkins-Howard, Extension Specialist, Nutrition Education Program, Univeristy of Kentucky Guests:         Channing and Amy Richardson, Forgotten Foods Farms Recipe:         Farmer's Market Salsa In this Special Edition of Talking FACS: Behind the Recipe, Brooke Jenkins-Howard visits with Channing and Amy Richardson of Forgotten Foods Farms in Carter County.  They discuss how the Richardsons got into farming and selling at the local Farmers Market, the importance of their farm being Certified Organic, and a little about the farm culture and farm life!  For more information about the farm, visit Forgotten Foods Farm. For more information about the recipe, visit Farmer's Market Salsa. For more information about the NEP progras, visit Nutrition Education Program. Full Episode Transcript  

Host: Dr. Jennifer Hunter, Assistant Director for Family and Consumer Sciences Extension, University of Kentucky Guest: Alex Elswick, Extension Associate for Family Resource Management Episode 10 Alex Elswick, Extension Associate in Family Sciences returns to the podcast to provide more information about substance use and abuse.  He and Dr. Jennifer Hunter discuss the skill sets necessary for a successful recovery process and what various treatment plans might look like. Alex also talks about how family and friends can be supportive of loved ones living through recovery.  This is the second part in a series of frank discussions about substance use. Full episode transcript

Host: Dr. Jennifer Hunter, Assistant Director for Family and Consumer Sciences Extension, University of Kentucky Guest: Dr. Paul Vincelli, Extension Professor for Plant Pathology Episode 9 In this episode, Dr. Paul Vincelli shares with Dr. Jennifer Hunter some basic information about genetic engineering and GMO foods.  They discuss the importance of becoming thoroughly educated from a scientific basis so that consumers can determine if they should or should not avoid GMO foods.  For more information about risks and benefits of genetically engineered crops, see http://www2.ca.uky.edu/agcomm/pubs/PPA/PPA47/PPA47.pdf. Full episode transcript