Talking FACS

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...

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 ...

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, ...

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 ...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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

Guest: Courtney Luecking, PhD Extension Specialist for Maternal and Child Health

Season 7, Episode 35

Join host Mindy McCulley and guest Dr. Courtney Luecking, Assistant Extension Professor for Maternal and Child Health, as they delve into the importance of cultivating a positive body image from a young age....

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

Guest: Bethany Pratt, MS Extension Food Systems Specialist, Kentucky Nutrition Education Program

Season 7, Episode 34

Join us as we explore the world of vegetable gardening with Bethany Pratt, the Food System Specialist with the Nutrition Education Program. In this episode, discover how gardening can be a fun and flexible hobby that n...

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

Guest: Tia Borger, PhD  Assistant Professor and Clinical Psychologist, Department of Psychiatry, UK College of Medicine & UK Markey Cancer Center Faculty Member

Cancer Conversations Episode 61

In this enlightening episode of Cancer Conversations on Talking FACS, we are joined by Dr. Tia Borger, a clini...

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 33

Join host Mindy McCulley and guest Dr. David Weisenhorn as they delve into the realities of true love stories, contrasting fairy tale notions and commercialized expectations. Explore practical, research-backed tips for building...

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

Guest: Whitney Holmes, MS Assistant Director for Learning Services, Center for Academic and Tutorial Services (CATS)/UK Athletics

Season 7, Episode 32

In this engaging episode of MoneyWi$e on Talking FACS, Mindy McCulley sits down with special guest, Whitney Holmes, Associate Director of Learnin...

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 31

In this episode of Talking FACS, host Mindy McCulley is joined by Dr. Alex Elswick, Extension Specialist for Substance Use Prevention and Recovery, to discuss Xylazine, a non-opioid sedative increasin...

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 30

Join host Mindy McCulley and guest Dr. David Weisenhorn in this insightful episode of "Talking FACS" as they explore what preteens need from their parents. Delve into the challenges and pivotal moments faced by children aged ...

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

Guest: Anna Cason, RD Extension Associate for Food and Nutrition

Season 7, Episode 29

In this episode of Talking FACS, host Mindy McCulley welcomes Anna Cason, Extension Associate for Food and Nutrition at the University of Kentucky, to delve into the world of energy drinks. Are these popular beverages truly...