Talking FACS

Talking FACS

Welcome to Talking FACS: What you need to know about family, food, finance, and fitness. Hosted by the University of Kentucky Family and Consumer Sciences Extension Program.

Episodes

June 20, 2025 20 mins

Host: Mindy McCulley, MS Family and Consumer Sciences Extension Specialist for Instructional Support, University of Kentucky 

Guest: Dr. Joseph Valentino, MD Professor of Otollargngology (Ear, Nose and Throat Surgery), UK Markey Cancer Center 

Cancer Conversations Episode 65

Welcome to another engaging episode of Cancer Conversations on Talking FACS where science meets community outreach. In this insightful session, host Mindy McCu...

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Host: Mindy McCulley, MS Family and Consumer Sciences Extension Specialist for Instructional Support, University of Kentucky 

Guest: Alex Elswick, PhD Extension Specialist for Substance Use Prevention and Recovery

Season 7, Episode 51

On this episode of Talking FACS we tackle a pressing issue often misunderstood—the impact of drug seizures on the addicted community. 

Join host Mindy McCulley, Extension Specialist, and expert guest ...

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Host:  Mindy McCulley, MS Extension Specialist for Instructional Support, University of Kentucky  

Guest: LaToya Drake, MS Extension Specialist for Food Access and Engagement, Kentucky Nutrition Education Program

Season 7, Episode 50

In this episode of Talking FACS, host Mindy McCulley delves into the pressing issue of hunger in Kentucky with guest LaToya Drake, Extension Specialist for Food Access and Engagement.

They discuss the...

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Host:  Mindy McCulley, MS 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 7, Episode 49

In this episode of Talking FACS, we delve into the critical topic of online privacy and data protection. Hosted by the University of Kentucky Family and Consumer Sciences Extension Program...

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Host: Mindy McCulley, MS Extension Specialist for Instructional Support, Family and Consumer Sciences Extension, University of Kentucky  

Guest: Heather Norman-Burgdolf, PhD, Associate Extension Professor for Nutrition and Health

Season 7, Episode 48

On this episode of Talking FACS, host Mindy McCulley delves into the essential topic of hydration as we approach the warmer months with Dr. Heather Norman-Bergdolf, Extension Speciali...

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Host:  Mindy McCulley, MS Extension Specialist for Instructional Support, University of Kentucky  

Guest: David Weisenhorn, PhD Extension Specialist for Parenting and Child Development  

Season 7, Episode 47

Welcome to another insightful episode of Talking FACS, brought to you by the University of Kentucky Family and Consumer Sciences Extension Program. In this episode, host Mindy McCulley discusses the often nerve-wracking season ...

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Host: Mindy McCulley, MS Family and Consumer Sciences Extension Specialist for Instructional Support, University of Kentucky 

Guest: Susan Yackzan, PhD, APRN, AOCN Enterprise Director of Service Line Performance Management, UK HealthCare

Cancer Conversations Episode 64

Join us on Cancer Conversations for an insightful discussion with Dr. Susan Yackzan, the Enterprise Director for Service Line Performance Management with Markey Canc...

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Host: Mindy McCulley, MS Family and Consumer Sciences Extension Specialist for Instructional Support, University of Kentucky 

Guest: Jonathan Larson, PhD Assistant Extension Professor for Entomology

Season 7, Episode 46

In this exciting episode of Talking FACS, host Mindy McCulley invites Dr. Jonathan Larson, an Assistant Extension Professor from the Department of Entomology, to unravel the fascinating emergence of the 'Bourbon Bro...

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Host: Mindy McCulley, MS Extension Specialist for Instructional Support, Family and Consumer Sciences Extension, University of Kentucky  

Guests: Kerri Ashurst, PhD, Senior Extension Specialist for Family and Relationship Development and Kristen Jowers, MS Extension Specialist for OneOp

Season 7, Episode 45

Welcome to another episode of Talking FACS. In this episode, we prioritize experiences over expenses in family vacations. Join...

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Host:  Mindy McCulley, MS Extension Specialist for Instructional Support, University of Kentucky  

Guest: Natese Dockery, PhD Assisant Clinical Professor for Mental Health and Well-being

Season 7, Episode 44

In this episode of Talking FACS, Mindy McCulley is joined by Dr. Natese Dockery, Assistant Clinical Professor for Mental Health and Well-Being, to explore the critical role social connections play in mental health. They discuss...

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April 21, 2025 11 mins

Host: Mindy McCulley, MS Family and Consumer Sciences Extension Specialist for Instructional Support, University of Kentucky 

Guest: Alexis Sheffield, MS Extension Specialist for Horticulture, Center for Crop Diversification

Season 7, Episode 43

Join us on Talking FACS as host Mindy McCulley welcomes Horticulture Specialist Alexis Sheffield with the Center for Crop Diversification at the University of Kentucky. This episode delves ...

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Host: Mindy McCulley, MS Family and Consumer Sciences Extension Specialist for Instructional Support, University of Kentucky 

Guest: Dr. Melina Windon, MD,  Assistant Professor of Otolaryngology, UK Markey Cancer Center

Cancer Conversations Episode 63

In this episode of Cancer Conversations on Talking FACS, Dr. Melina Windon, an Assistant Professor of Ear, Nose and Throat Surgery at the University of Kentucky Markey Cancer Center, ...

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Host: Mindy McCulley, MS Family and Consumer Sciences Extension Specialist for Instructional Support, University of Kentucky 

Guest: Alex Elswick, PhD Extension Specialist for Substance Use Prevention and Recovery

Season 7, Episode 42

In this enlightening episode of Talking FACS, Dr. Alex Elswick, Assistant Extension Professor for Substance Use Prevention and Recovery, joins host Mindy McCulley to shed light on an often-overlooked ...

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April 8, 2025 15 mins

Host: Mindy McCulley, MS Family and Consumer Sciences Extension Specialist for Instructional Support, University of Kentucky 

Guest: Jeanne Badgett, MS Extension Associate for Clothing, Textiles, and Household Equipment

Season 7, Episode 41

Welcome to this month's edition of MoneyWi$e on Talking FACs, hosted by Mindy McCulley from University of K...

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Host:  Mindy McCulley, MS Extension Specialist for Instructional Support, University of Kentucky  

Guest: LaToya Drake, MS Extension Specialist for Food Access, Kentucky Nutrition Education Program

Season 7, Episode 40

Join host Mindy McCulley and guest LaToya Drake as they delve into the exciting world of Kentucky's local foods in this episode of Talking FACS. Discover the upcoming Kentucky Local Food Systems Summit, a vibrant eve...

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Host: Mindy McCulley, MS Extension Specialist for Instructional Support, Family and Consumer Sciences Extension, University of Kentucky  

Guest: Heather Norman-Burgdolf, PhD, Associate Extension Professor for Nutrition and Health

Season 7, Episode 39

In this enlightening episode of Talking FACS, host Mindy McCulley welcomes Dr. Heather Norman-Burgdolf, Associate Extension Professor for Nutrition and Health, to explore the critical...

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Host: Mindy McCulley, MS Family and Consumer Sciences Extension Specialist for Instructional Support, University of Kentucky 

Guest: Dr. Gregory Monohan, MD,  Professor, Division of Hematology and Blood Marrow Transplant, UK Markey Cancer Center

Cancer Conversations Episode 62

Dive into the latest episode of Cancer Conversation on Talking FACS, where host Mindy McCulley from the University of Kentucky Family and Consumer Sciences E...

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Host:  Mindy McCulley, MS Extension Specialist for Instructional Support, University of Kentucky  

Guest: LaToya Drake, MS Extension Specialist for Food Access, Kentucky Nutrition Education Program

Season 7, Episode 38

In this episode, host Mindy McCulley is joined by LaToya Drake, Extension Specialist for Food Access with the Kentucky Nutrition Education Program. Together, they explore vital guidance on the best practices for stor...

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March 11, 2025 8 mins

Host:  Mindy McCulley, Extension Specialist for Instructional Support, University of Kentucky  

Guest: Annhall Norris, Extension Specialist for Food Safety and Preservation

Season 7, Episode 37

In this episode of Talking FACS, we delve into the safety concerns surrounding black plastic kitchen utensils. Annhall Norris, Extension Specialist for Food Preservation and Food Safety, explores whether these commonly used utensils are as...

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Host:  Mindy McCulley, MS Extension Specialist for Instructional Support, Family and Consumer Sciences Extension, University of Kentucky

Guest: Nichole Huff, PhD Assistant Extension Professor for Family Finance and Resource Management

Season 7, Episode 36

In this episode of MoneyWi$e on Talking FACS, host Mindy is joined by Dr. Nichole Huff, Assistant Extension Professor for Family Finance and Resource Management, to explore practi...

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