Host: Mindy McCulley, MS Extension Specialist for Instructional Support, Family and Consumer Sciences Extension, University of Kentucky Guests: Nichole Huff, PhD, Associate Extension Professor for Family Finance and Resource Manangement and Kristen Jowers, MS Extension Specialist for OneOp Season 7, Episode 17 Welcome to this insightful episode of …

Send us a text In this episode, Jessica is joined by Dr. Anne Phibbs, founder and president of Strategic Diversity Initiatives. With over 25 years of experience in advancing equity, diversity, and inclusion goals, Anne shares her insights on finding your voice as an ally. Jessica and Anne discuss the nuances of allyship, the difference between bein…

Host: Mindy McCulley, MS Extension Specialist for Instructional Support, University of Kentucky Guests: Katherine Jury, MS Extension Specialist for Family Health Season 7, Episode 18 In this insightful episode of Talking FACS, Katherine Jury, Extension Specialist for Family Health, shares about the importance of adult vaccinations. With a startling…

Send us a text In this episode, Jessica is joined by Dr. Anne Phibbs, founder and president of Strategic Diversity Initiatives. With over 25 years of experience in advancing equity, diversity, and inclusion goals, Anne shares her insights on building accountability and managing pushback in DEI efforts. Jessica and Anne discuss the importance of acc…

Send us a text This episode dives into a powerful tool for effective allyship: emotional intelligence. Join us as we explore how understanding and managing our emotions can enhance our ability to support and advocate for others. With insights from Dr. Anne Phibbs, a seasoned expert in diversity, equity and inclusion, we’ll uncover practical strateg…

Host: Mindy McCulley, Extension Specialist for Instructional Support, University of Kentucky Guests: Ryan Lark, UK Zero-Waste Specialist, Hardin Stevens, Former Extension Associate for Healthy Homes and Communities Season 7, Episode 16 In this episode of Talking FACS, host Mindy McCulley is joined by Ryan Lark, Zero-Waste Specialist at the Universi…

Send us a text In this episode of Practicing Connection, Jessica and Dr. Anne Phibbs discuss social identities, privilege, and allyship. They explore how social identities are shaped by social forces and the importance of terms like ‘marginalized’ and ‘underrepresented.’ The conversation delves into understanding privilege, its impact on social equ…

Host: Mindy McCulley, Extension Specialist for Instructional Support, University of Kentucky Guest: Kerri Ashurst, PhD, Extension Specialist for Family and Relationship Development Season 7, Episode 15 In this episode of Talking FACS we delve into the challenging topic of bullying during the middle school years. Dr. Kerri Ashurst, Senior Extension …

Send us a text How has the conversation around diversity, equity, and inclusion evolved since 2019? In this thought-provoking conversation, Dr. Anne Phibbs, Founder and President of Strategic Diversity Initiatives, explores the dramatic shifts in DEI work over the past five years. From the racial reckoning following George Floyd's murder to current…

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 14 Jeanne Badgett unravels the myths surrounding clothing care to help listeners find strategies for saving money…

Hosts: Courtney Luecking, PhD, MPH, RDN Extension Specialist for Maternal and Child Health Anna Cason, RDN, LD, Extension Associate for Food and Nutrition Department of Dietetics and Human Nutrition, Martin-Gatton College of Agriculture, Food and Environment, University of Kentucky Dr. Courtney Luecking and Anna Cason wrap up the SNACK Club series …

Send us a text In this episode, Bob and Jessica explore the value of using a systems lens in community work, highlighting the interconnected factors that influence local development. Jessica reflects on her experiences working with different groups on local issues, from business growth to health concerns, and shares tools and processes to foster un…

Hosts: Courtney Luecking, PhD, MPH, RDN Extension Specialist for Maternal and Child Health Anna Cason, RDN, LD, Extension Associate for Food and Nutrition Department of Dietetics and Human Nutrition, Martin-Gatton College of Agriculture, Food and Environment, University of Kentucky Guests: Jamie Adkins, MS, CCC-SLP, CLC Speech Language Pathologist …

Host: Mindy McCulley, Extension Specialist for Instructional Support, University of Kentucky Guest: Annhall Norris, Extension Specialist for Food Safety and Preservation Season 7, Episode 13 In this episode of Talking FACS, Annhall Norris unpacks the four fundamental principles of food safety: Clean, Separate, Cook, and Chill. Learn the importance …

Hosts: Courtney Luecking, PhD, MPH, RDN Extension Specialist for Maternal and Child Health Anna Cason, RDN, LD, Extension Associate for Food and Nutrition Department of Dietetics and Human Nutrition, Martin-Gatton College of Agriculture, Food and Environment, University of Kentucky Join SNACK Club as we return to tackle the ever-relevant topic of m…

Send us a text In this episode of the Practicing Connection podcast, hosts Jessica and Bob explore the concept of balancing the "big picture" with "small actions" in their work and personal lives. The episode delves into a practice inspired by adrienne maree brown's book Emergent Strategy, focusing on how simple, individual actions contribute to la…

Hosts: Courtney Luecking, PhD, MPH, RDN Extension Specialist for Maternal and Child Health Anna Cason, RDN, LD, Extension Associate for Food and Nutrition Department of Dietetics and Human Nutrition, Martin-Gatton College of Agriculture, Food and Environment, University of Kentucky Welcome to the fifth episode of SNACK Club where they dive into the…

Host: Mindy McCulley, MS Extension Specialist for Instructional Support, Family and Consumer Sciences Extension, UK Cooperative Extension Service, Martin-Gatton College of Agriculture, Food and Environment Guests: Cheryl Witt, PhD Extension Specialist for Farm Safety and Health and Dale Dobson, Safety Administrator, Kentucky Department of Agricultu…

Hosts: Courtney Luecking, PhD, MPH, RDN Extension Specialist for Maternal and Child Health Anna Cason, RDN, LD, Extension Associate for Food and Nutrition Department of Dietetics and Human Nutrition, Martin-Gatton College of Agriculture, Food and Environment, University of Kentucky Join hosts Dr. Courtney Luecking and Anna Cason, as they continue t…

Host: Mindy McCulley, MS Extension Specialist for Instructional Support, Family and Consumer Sciences Extension, UK Cooperative Extension Service, Martin-Gatton College of Agriculture, Food and Environment Guest: Katrina Nickles, MD, Assistant Professor, Department of Internal Medicine, Division of Palliative Care and Support, UK Markey Cancer Cent…

Send us a text In this episode of the Practicing Connection podcast, hosts Jessica and Bob explore the Community Capitals Framework, a powerful tool from community development that can enhance your work with military families. They discuss how this framework, developed by Jan and Cornelia Flora, identifies seven types of capital—natural, cultural, …

Hosts: Courtney Luecking, PhD, MPH, RDN Extension Specialist for Maternal and Child HealthAnna Cason, RDN, LD, Extension Associate for Food and NutritionDepartment of Dietetics and Human Nutrition, Martin-Gatton College of Agriculture, Food and Environment, University of Kentucky In another engaging episode of SNACK Club, we dive into the intricate…

Host: Mindy McCulley, MS Extension Specialist for Instructional Support, University of Kentucky Guests: Jennifer Bridge, MAEd NEAFCS President-Elect and UK Extension Agent for Family and Consumer Sciences in Meade County and Christy Stearns, MS KEAFCS President and UK Extension Agent for Family and Consumer Sciences in Clinton County Season 7, Epis…

Hosts: Courtney Luecking, PhD, MPH, RDN Extension Specialist for Maternal and Child HealthAnna Cason, RDN, LD, Extension Associate for Food and NutritionDepartment of Dietetics and Human Nutrition, Martin-Gatton College of Agriculture, Food and Environment, University of Kentucky Welcome back for another engaging episode of SNACK Club, where our nu…

Send us a text Multigenerational communication is important for military leaders and family service providers. In this episode, we talk about how to communicate across generations with Corie Weathers, author of Military Culture Shift. Corie is a licensed professional counselor (LPC), and a sought-after speaker, consultant, and award-winning author.…

Hosts:Courtney Luecking, PhD, MPH, RDN Extension Specialist for Maternal and Child HealthAnna Cason, RDN, LD, Extension Associate for Food and NutritionDepartment of Dietetics and Human Nutrition, Martin-Gatton College of Agriculture, Food and Environment, University of Kentucky Welcome to the inaugural episode of Big Blue Book Club presents SNACK …

Host: Mindy McCulley, MS Extension Specialist for Instructional Support, University of Kentucky Guest: Annhall Norris, Extension Specialist for Food Safety and Preservation Season 7, Episode 10 In this MoneyWi$e Episode, we highlight the importance of being prepared for emergencies, especially during National Preparedness Month. Joining us today is…

Send us a text In this episode, Bob and Jessica explore a powerful tool designed to deepen your connection with others—empathy mapping. Whether you're working with military families, service members, or anyone navigating life's challenges, this practice can help you step into their shoes and understand their experiences on a whole new level. Jessic…

Host: Mindy McCulley, Extension Specialist for Instructional Support, University of Kentucky Guest: LaToya Drake, Extension Specialist for Food Equity and Food Access, Kentucky Nutrition Education Program Season 7, Episode 9 LaToya Drake shares her expertise on the benefits of consuming locally sourced produce, including cost-effective strategies a…

Send us a text Navigating conversation about difficult topics, like money, can be daunting. In this episode, Bob and Jessica help you turn those tricky conversations into opportunities for growth and understanding. Jessica introduces the “Hopes and Concerns” activity, a powerful tool from the Constructive Dialogue Institute designed to ease the dis…

Host: Mindy McCulley, MS Extension Specialist for Instructional Support, Family and Consumer Sciences Extension, University of Kentucky Guest: Heather Norman-Burgdolf, PhD, Assistant Extension Professor for Nutrition and Health Season 7, Episode 8 In this captivating discussion, discover the origins and rise of Alpha-gal Syndrome, first identified …