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Since Jun 2018
Latest Episode Mar 2026

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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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Fueling Kids for Sports and Life

Mar 31, 2026 21m Transcript

Host: Heather Norman-Burgdolf, PhD, Associate Extension Professor for Nutrition and Health, University of Kentucky Department of Dietetics and Human Nutrition, Martin-Gatton College of Agriculture,…

Quick Bites: Making Fast Food Nutritious

Mar 24, 2026 14m Transcript

Host: Mindy McCulley, MS Extension Specialist for Instructional Support, Family and Consumer Sciences Extension, University of Kentucky   Guest: Heather Norman-Burgdolf, PhD, Associate Extension…

Robots in the OR: How Robotic Surgery is Transforming Lung Cancer Care

Mar 19, 2026 10m Transcript

Host: Mindy McCulley, MS, Extension Specialist for Instructional Support, Family and Consumer Sciences Extension, University of Kentucky  Guest: Dr. Mansi Shah-Jadeja, MD, Assistant Professor,…

When Food Feels Hard: Understanding Eating Disorders

Mar 17, 2026 14m Transcript

Host: Courtney Luecking, PhD, MPH, RDN, Extension Specialist for Maternal and Child Health, Department of Dietetics and Human Nutrition, Martin-Gatton College of Agriculture, Food and Environment,…

MoneyWi$e: Making Healthy Choices as Food Prices Rise

Mar 03, 2026 17m Transcript

Host: Nichole Huff, PhD, Assistant Extension Professor and Extension Specialist for Family Resource Management, Family and Consumer Sciences Extension, University of Kentucky  Guest: Anna Cason,…

A Conversation about the Dietary Guidelines for Americans

Feb 24, 2026 18m Transcript

Host: Heather Norman-Burgdolf, PhD, Associate Extension Professor for Nutrition and Health, University of Kentucky, Department of Dietetics and Human Nutrition Guest: Courtney Luecking, PhD Assistant…

ACTION Students Tackle Cancer Through Storytelling

Feb 19, 2026 16m Transcript

Host: Mindy McCulley, MS, Extension Specialist for Instructional Support, Family and Consumer Sciences Extension, University of Kentucky  Guests: Nathan Vanderford, PhD Director, Appalachian Career…

How Pop Culture Shapes Health

Feb 17, 2026 12m Transcript

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…

When Children Get Lost: Simple Steps for Parents

Feb 10, 2026 11m Transcript

Host:  Mindy McCulley, MS Extension Specialist for Instructional Support, University of Kentucky   Guest: David Weisenhorn, PhD Extension Specialist for Parenting and Child Development   Season 8,…

MoneyWi$e: Safer Spending with Digital Wallets

Feb 03, 2026 15m Transcript

Host: Nichole Huff, PhD, Assistant Extension Professor and Extension Specialist for Family Resource Management, Family and Consumer Sciences Extension, University of Kentucky  Guest: Rick Sellnow,…

Be Kind to Yourself: The Power of Self-Compassion

Jan 27, 2026 12m Transcript

Host:  Mindy McCulley, MS Extension Specialist for Instructional Support, University of Kentucky   Guests: Natese Dockery, PhD Assistant Clinical Professor for Mental Health and Well-being and Amy…

How Civic Engagement Becomes a Health Boost

Jan 20, 2026 11m Transcript

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…

Sharing Hope: Advancements in Breast Cancer Treatment

Jan 15, 2026 10m Transcript

Host: Mindy McCulley, MS Family and Consumer Sciences Extension Specialist for Instructional Support, University of Kentucky  Guest: Dr. Jessica Moss, MD Assistant Professor of Internal Medicine,…

MoneyWi$e: Organize Your Home on a Budget

Jan 13, 2026 17m Transcript

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…

Family Support Groups: Helping Loved Ones with Addiction

Jan 06, 2026 17m Transcript

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…

Keeping Influence: How Parents Shape Teen Behavior

Dec 30, 2025 16m Transcript

Host:  Mindy McCulley, MS Extension Specialist for Instructional Support, University of Kentucky   Guest: David Weisenhorn, PhD Extension Specialist for Parenting and Child Development   Season 8,…

Don't Fail Retirement: Plan for Purpose, Health & Social Connections

Dec 23, 2025 12m Transcript

Host: Mindy McCulley, MS Family and Consumer Sciences Extension Specialist for Instructional Support, University of Kentucky  Guest: Caroline Francis, EdS Director of UK Alumni Career Services Season…

Alcohol’s Cancer Risk — What Every Kentuckian Should Know

Dec 18, 2025 14m Transcript

Host: Mindy McCulley, MS Family and Consumer Sciences Extension Specialist for Instructional Support, University of Kentucky  Guest: Dr. Leah Winer, MD Assistant Professor of Surgery, University of…

S8E28 Boundaries that Protect Your Time, Energy & Relationships

Dec 16, 2025 9m Transcript

Host:  Mindy McCulley, MS Extension Specialist for Instructional Support, Family and Consumer Sciences Extension, University of Kentucky Guests: Natese Dockery, PhD Assistant Clinical Professor and…

WiN-WiN: Turning Food Waste into Community Meals

Dec 09, 2025 15m Transcript

Host: Heather Norman-Burgdolf, PhD, Associate Extension Professor for Nutrition and Health, University of Kentucky Department of Dietetics and Human Nutrition, Martin-Gatton College of Agriculture,…

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Talking FACS has published 511 episodes since June 2018, covering topics in Health & Fitness, Kids & Family.

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