Talking FACS is hosted by the University of Kentucky Family and Consumer Sciences Extension Program. We have educators in every county of the state, sharing research knowledge with individuals, families and communities to improve quality of life.
Our educators are supported by a network of specialists providing the basis for the research based content shared within local communities. Talking FACS will take a few minutes to sit down with those who support the work we do to talk about the issues and concerns that many families are facing today. The topics we address through our podcast will focus on: nutrition...
Reducing Stigma
11 mins; March 30, 2020
Talking to Your Children about COVID-19
19 mins; March 23, 2020
Managing Time Effectively
9 mins; March 18, 2020
Quitting Nicotine
14 mins; March 16, 2020
Your First Defense Against Illness: Proper Handwashing
14 mins; March 11, 2020
Healthy Family Habits
10 mins; March 09, 2020
Interview Strategies that Lead to Job Offers
15 mins; March 02, 2020
Community Cancer Screening Opportunities
15 mins; February 27, 2020
Grab and Go the Healthier Way
14 mins; February 24, 2020
Understanding and Preventing COPD
7 mins; February 17, 2020
Planning for Summer Vacation
13 mins; February 10, 2020
Writing a Job Winning Resume
10 mins; February 03, 2020
Pancreatic Cancer Awareness
10 mins; January 30, 2020
Coping with Seasonal Depression
11 mins; January 27, 2020
Colorless, Odorless, and Tasteless: Radon
12 mins; January 20, 2020
I'm Thirsty! Choosing Healthy Drinks for the zero to five Crowd
18 mins; January 13, 2020
Getting Started with Estate Planning
16 mins; January 06, 2020
Simple Dinner Strategies
15 mins; December 30, 2019
Helping Your Child through Separation Anxiety
17 mins; December 23, 2019
Oncofertility
8 mins; December 19, 2019
Syringe Support Programs
9 mins; December 16, 2019
Family Health History
14 mins; December 09, 2019
Let's Taco 'Bout FCS
10 mins; December 02, 2019
Dressing for Success
18 mins; November 25, 2019
The Lung Nodule Clinic at the University of Kentucky
8 mins; November 21, 2019
Let's Talk About Lung Cancer
10 mins; November 18, 2019
Using Herbs and Spices
14 mins; November 11, 2019
Fueling Kindness: Helping Children Develop Empathy Skills
11 mins; November 04, 2019
Take the Bite out of Scary Scams!
16 mins; October 28, 2019
Nutrition and Cancer Prevention
13 mins; October 24, 2019
Good Samaritan Laws
8 mins; October 21, 2019
Food Recalls: Maintaining Food Safety at Home
9 mins; October 14, 2019
Straight Talk About Mammograms
16 mins; October 07, 2019
Trends in Substance Use
10 mins; September 30, 2019
Ovarian Cancer Awareness - Research and Screening in KY
12 mins; September 26, 2019
Fad Diets AKA If it sounds too good to be true, it probably is!
11 mins; September 23, 2019
Spotting Fake News
11 mins; September 16, 2019
Health Literacy: Understanding what your doctor is telling you
14 mins; September 09, 2019
Understanding Credit and Your Credit Score
15 mins; September 02, 2019
Am I Lying to My Child when I Say the Tooth Fairy is Real?
9 mins; August 26, 2019
Ovarian Cancer Awareness
8 mins; August 22, 2019
Parenting your Child Through Substance Use
16 mins; August 19, 2019
Green Exercise
9 mins; August 12, 2019
The After School Blues
9 mins; August 08, 2019
Utilizing LinkedIn for Career Success
11 mins; August 05, 2019
Being Smart about Smartphone Apps
11 mins; July 29, 2019
Breast Cancer: Treatment and Reconstruction Options
9 mins; July 25, 2019
Fun Summer Family Activity
12 mins; July 23, 2019
Understanding House Bill 468
7 mins; July 18, 2019
Food Preservation Basics - Part 2
13 mins; July 17, 2019
Food Preservation Basics - Part 1
9 mins; July 15, 2019
Substance Use Prevention 101
15 mins; July 08, 2019
Bridging the Gap: Returning to the Workforce
9 mins; July 01, 2019
Thriving through Cancer Survivorship
8 mins; June 27, 2019
Don't forget the Suncreen!
9 mins; June 24, 2019
Exploring Kentucky Water and more!
15 mins; June 17, 2019
Gifts from the Heart for Father's Day
10 mins; June 10, 2019
Changing Careers
10 mins; June 03, 2019
The Importance of Community Outreach
14 mins; May 30, 2019
The Value of Water
14 mins; May 28, 2019
Education and Oncology Training
11 mins; May 23, 2019
Emergency Preparedness
12 mins; May 20, 2019
Research at the UK Markey Cancer Center
13 mins; May 16, 2019
Sometimes, "No" is a complete sentence!
11 mins; May 13, 2019
Reducing Your Cancer Risk
13 mins; May 09, 2019
Sleep for Good Health
23 mins; May 06, 2019
Cancer in Kentucky
11 mins; May 02, 2019
Distracted Driving
11 mins; April 29, 2019
Sportsmanship: When the goal of the game is FUN!
12 mins; April 22, 2019
Healthy Eating on the Go
17 mins; April 15, 2019
Have you Vaccinated?
14 mins; April 08, 2019
Dealing with Relationship Conflict
13 mins; April 01, 2019
The Science Behind the Keto Diet
16 mins; March 26, 2019
Sweet Enough without all that Sugar
16 mins; March 18, 2019
Probiotics and More
10 mins; March 11, 2019
The Gluten Free Diet
15 mins; March 04, 2019
Making your Fitness App Work for you!
12 mins; February 25, 2019
All About Essential Oils
15 mins; February 18, 2019
Boredom Busters
14 mins; February 11, 2019
Family Resolutions
11 mins; February 04, 2019
Self Care and Stress Management
14 mins; January 28, 2019
When Opposites Attract; Managing Finances within a Marriage
13 mins; January 22, 2019
The Truth About Vaping
11 mins; January 13, 2019
Your Year to Quit . . . Smoking
12 mins; January 07, 2019
Discipline, Reframed
16 mins; December 31, 2018
Be An Active Family
11 mins; December 24, 2018
Kids in the Kitchen
12 mins; December 17, 2018
Behind the Recipe: White Oak Pumpkin Patch
12 mins; December 14, 2018
Just Talking Turkey
14 mins; December 11, 2018
Coping with Addiction during the Holidays
11 mins; December 09, 2018
Family Meals: The REAL Value Meal
17 mins; December 01, 2018
Special Edition Episode: Dining In for FCS Day
9 mins; November 26, 2018
Cyber Monday Shopping
12 mins; November 19, 2018
Sexual Health
8 mins; November 12, 2018
Talking Turkey
14 mins; November 07, 2018
Avoiding Lifestyle Creep
12 mins; October 29, 2018
Healthy Hydration
9 mins; October 22, 2018
Adventures in New Parenthood - When should I introduce solid foods?