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

August 26, 2025 12 mins

On this episode of Talking FACS, host Mindy McCulley talks with Dr. David Weisenhorn, Extension Specialist for Parenting and Child Development, about what to do when partners parent differently. They explain the four parenting styles (authoritative, authoritarian, permissive, uninvolved), share research insights , and emphasize that differing styles can complement one another.

Key takeaways include practical strategies for parentin...

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

Guest: Dr. Mautin Barry-Hundeyin, MD Assistant Professor, Surgical Oncology, UK Markey Cancer Center 

Cancer Conversations Episode 66

Cancer Conversations on Talking FACS Host Mindy McCulley speaks with Dr. Mautin Barry-Hundeyin, Assistant Professor of Surgical Oncology at UK Markey Cancer Center, about live...

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

Guests: Katherine Jury, MS Extension Specialist for Family Health

Season 8, Episode 8

In this episode of Talking FACS, host Mindy McCulley is joined by Katherine Jury, Extension Specialist for Family Health, to discuss the recent surge in measles cases and how to protect vulnerable populations—especially young children. They cover the...

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Host: Courtney Luecking, PhD, MPH, RDN Extension Specialist for Maternal and Child Health

Guest: Rachèle Yadon, MD Assistant Professor for Psychiatry, UK College of Medicine, UK Healthcare

Season 8, Episode 7

Welcome to another insightful episode of Talking FACS with guest host Dr. Courtney Luecking from the University of Kentucky Family and Consumer Sciences Extension Program. Today, Dr. Luecking is joined by Dr. Rachèle Yadon, an...

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

Guests: Kristen Jowers, MS Extension Specialist for One Op and Barbara Breutinger, Family Financial Counseling Intern

Season 8, Episode 6

Join us in this episode of MoneyWi$e on Talking FACS as we delve into the importance of discussing finances with loved ones. Our guests, Kristen Jowers, an Exte...

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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 8, Episode 5

In this episode of Talking FACS, host Mindy McCulley welcomes LaToya Drake, Extension Specialist for Food Access and Engagement with the Kentucky Nutrition Education Program.

They dive into the crucial ...

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

Guest: Amy Gamblin, MA Associate Director of UK Alumni Career Services

Season 8, Episode 4

In this episode of Talking FACS, we delve into the significant impact of AI on the job search process with expert guest Amy Gamblin, the Associate Director of Alumni Career Services.

Amy and host Mindy McCulley discuss...

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

Guest: Dr. Erin Wolf-Horrell, MD Assistant Professor, Colorectal Surgery, UK Markey Cancer Center 

Cancer Conversations Episode 65

Join us on Cancer Conversations as Dr. Erin Wolf-Horrell, Assistant Professor of Colorectal Surgery at the University of Kentucky Markey Cancer Center shares about the pressing i...

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July 15, 2025 18 mins

Host: Courtney Luecking, PhD, MPH, RDN Extension Specialist for Maternal and Child Health

Guest: Rachèle Yadon, MD Assistant Professor for Psychiatry, UK College of Medicine, UK Healthcare

Season 8, Episode 3

In this intriguing episode of Talking Facts, guest host Dr. Courtney Luecking sits down with Dr. Rachèle Yadon, an assistant professor of psychiatry and director of the psychiatry residency training program at the University o...

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

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

Season 8, Episode 2

In this episode of Talking FACS, hosted by Mindy McCulley from the University of Kentucky Family and Consumer Sciences Extension Program, we delve into the mental health benefits of travel with Dr. Natese Dockery, Assistant Cli...

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July 1, 2025 12 mins

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

Guests: Kelly May, Senior Extension Associate for Family Finance and Resource Management and Barbara Breutinger, Family Financial Counseling Intern

Season 8, Episode 1

On this segment of MoneyWi$e on Talking FACS we delve into the essentials of investing with Kelly May and Barbara Breutinger who w...

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June 24, 2025 12 mins

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

Guest: Katherine Jury, MS Extension Specialist for Family Health

Season 7, Episode 52

In this episode of Talking FACS, Katherine Jury, Extension Specialist for Family Health, discusses the complexities of choosing the right medical care in today's healthcare landscape. With options ranging from telemedicine to emergency care, listene...

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

Guest: Dr. Joseph Valentino, MD Professor of Otolaryngology (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 McCul...

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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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