Talking FACS

Talking FACS

Welcome to Talking FACS: What you need to know about family, food, finance, and fitness. This podcast is hosted by University of Kentucky Family and Consumer Sciences Extension in the Martin-Gatton College of Agriculture, Food and Environment.

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October 27, 2026 • 14 mins

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

Guest: Anna Cason, Senior Extension Associate for Nutrition and Health, Polk-Dalton Clinic

Season 9 | Episode 17

In this episode of Talking FACS, host Mindy McCulley sits down with Anna Cason, Extension Associate for Nutrition and Health with the University of Kentucky Fa...

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Host : Courtney Luecking, PhD, MPH, RDN Extension Specialist for Maternal and Child Health, Department of Dietetics and Human Nutrition

Guests: Aubrey Jones, PhD, Assistant Professor, College of Social Work

Season 9 | Episode 16

In this episode of Talking FACS, host Dr. Courtney Luecking speaks with Dr. Aubrey Jones, assistant professor in the College of Social Work at the University of Kentucky, about the deeply personal topic of ...

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October 13, 2026 • 17 mins

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 9 | Episode 15

In this episode of Talking FACS, host Mindy McCulley speaks with Amy Gamblin, Associate Director of Alumni Career Services at the University of Kentucky, about how artificial intelligence is ...

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October 6, 2026 • 14 mins

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

Season 9 | Episode 14

On this episode of MoneyWi$e on Talking FACS, host Mindy McCulley talks with Dr. Nichole Huff, Assistant Extension Professor for Family Finance and Resource Management, a...

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

Guest: Alex Johansen, UK Harm Reduction Hub Intern

Season 9| Episode 13

In this episode of Talking Facts, host Dr. Alex Elswick speaks with Alex Johansson, a psychology PhD student at the University of Kentucky, about harm reduction and non‑abstinent pathways to recovery for substance use disorders.

They debunk common myths about non‑abstine...

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

Guest: Olufunmilola Abraham, PhD, MS, BPharm, Department Chair and Professor, US Surgical Endowed Professor in Pharmacy Practice, Department of Pharmacy Practice and Science

Cancer Conversations Episode 76

In this episode of Cancer Conversations, host Mindy McCulley talks with Dr. Olufu...

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

Guest: Monica Mundy, PhD Assistant Extension Professor for Family and Community Health

Season 9 | Episode 12

Talking FACS host Mindy McCulley sits down with Dr. Monica Mundy to explore why year-round seasonal preparedness matters and how small, regular home maintenance tasks can prev...

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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 9 | Episode 11

On this episode of Talking FACS, host Mindy McCulley speaks with Dr. Natese Dockery, Clinical Assistant Professor and Extension Specialist for Mental Health and Well-Being, about decision f...

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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 9 | Episode 10

Talking FACS host Mindy McCulley speaks with Dr. David Wiesenhorn, Extension Specialist for Parenting and Child Development, about how parents can foster independence in children at every stage — from toddler...

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

Guest: Kelly May, MS Senior Extension Associate for Family Finance and Resource Management 

Season 9 | Episode 9

On this episode of MoneyWi$e on Talking FACS, host Mindy McCulley and guest Kelly May explore practical, easy-to-adopt strategies families can use to ...

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Host: Anna Cason, RD Senior Extension Associate, Polk-Dalton Clinic

Guests: Courtney Luecking, PhD, MPH, RDN Extension Specialist for Maternal and Child Health, Department of Dietetics and Human Nutrition

Ashley Board, Extension Agent for Family and Consumer Sciences, Caldwell County

Season 9 | Episode 8

In this episode of Talking FACS host Anna Cason speaks with Dr. Courtney Luecking and Caldwell County FCS agent Ashley Board...

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

Guest: Courtney Luecking, PhD Assistant Extension Professor and Extension Specialist for Maternal and Child Health, Department of Dietetics and Human Nutrition

Season 9 | Episode 7

In this episode of Talking FACS Courtney Luecking, Extension Specialist for Maternal and Child H...

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

Guest: Kerri Ashurst, PhD, Extension Specialist for Family and Relationship Development

Season 9 | Episode 6

In this episode of Talking FACS host Mindy McCulley talks with Dr. Kerri Ashurst, Senior Extension Specialist for Family and Relationship Development, about navigating preteen and teenage drama. They discuss how eve...

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

Guest: Monica Mundy, PhD Assistant Extension Professor for Family and Community Health

Season 9 | Episode 5

Join host Mindy McCulley and guest Dr. Monica Mundy from the University of Kentucky Extension as they share practical, research-based tips for protecting your money and persona...

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July 28, 2026 • 12 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 9 | Episode 4

On this episode of Talking FACS, host Mindy McCulley and guest Jeanne Badgett, Senior Extension Associate for clothing and textiles, walk listeners through practical ste...

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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 9 | Episode 3

In this episode Talking FACS host Mindy McCulley speaks with Dr. Alex Elswick, Assistant Extension Professor for Substance Use Prevention and Recovery, about mobile syringe se...

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July 14, 2026 • 11 mins

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

Guests: David Weisenhorn, PhD Extension Specialist for Parenting and Child Development and Katherine Jury, MS Extension Specialist for Family Health

Season 9 | Episode 2

Host Mindy McCulley is joined by Dr. David Weisenhorn and Katherine Jury to discuss the why it is critical to give your childr...

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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

Season 9 | Episode 1

Join host Mindy McCulley and guest Dr. Nichole Huff for MoneyWi$e on Talking FACS, as they reveal common ‘‘spending leaks’’—the small, freque...

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

Guest: Kerri Ashurst, PhD, Extension Specialist for Family and Relationship Development

Season 8, | Episode 55

In this episode of Talking FACS, host Mindy McCulley chats with Dr. Kerri Ashurst about practical ways to carve out daily "me time"—especially during the busy summer months when routines change and kids are ...

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

Guest: Monica Mundy, PhD Assistant Extension Professor for Family and Community Health

Season 8 | Episode 54

In this Talking FACS episode we explore the simple joy of porch sitting and how it supports mental health, social well‑being, and community connection with Dr. Monica Mundy, E...

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