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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.

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Supporting Breastfeeding in Kentucky Communities: Everyone has a Role

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…

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Helping your Child Survive Middle School Drama:

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.…

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MoneyWi$e: Travel Smart and Protect Your Money

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…

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Back-to-School Backpack Rescue

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…

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Mobile Syringe Service Programs: Meeting People Where They Are

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…

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Let Them Be Bored: The Power of Play

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 children time…

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Stop the Drip: Plug Your Spending Leaks

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, frequent purchases…

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Carving Out 'Me Time': Simple Summer Self-Care Strategies

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…

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Porch Sitting: Simple Steps to Stronger Communities

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…

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Let Them Leap: Supporting Risky Play

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 8 | Episode 53 In this episode of Talking FACS, host Mindy McCulley speaks with Dr. David Weisenhorn and Katherine Jury about the concept of risky…

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