Two Agents & the FACS: Recent Episodes
Leslie & Carrie
Friendly discussions on reliable, relatable and research-based topics with University of Georgia Family & Consumer Sciences Cooperative Extension Agents. Our goal is to serve and promote healthy living for everyone. We will cover issues related to family, food, health, money, and homes.
In this episode Leslie and Carrie discuss summer travel dupes, staying healthy on vacation, and why you need to stop “shoulding” yourself.
In this episode Leslie & Carrie discuss the pros and cons of multigenerational family living arrangements; getting active with your grandchildren; and the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance program.
In this episode Leslie and Carrie discuss ways to encourage children to have a healthy and positive relationship with food; spicing up your every day meals; and getting good sleep.
Leslie and Carrie are gearing up for this new year with tips on time management, healthy habits to consider adopting, and getting ready for the 2023 tax season! There is a lot of great information in this episode you won’t want to miss!
It’s the most wonderful time of the year!
Leslie and Carrie are back and, as always, they are starting the season with their personal holiday giving advice. They also discuss a gift your children will appreciate: the HPV Vaccine.
You won’t want to miss this episode!
In this episode Leslie and Carrie are talking Back-to-School and Children's Eye Health. And Leslie gives Carrie the GREATEST tip she's ever received on the podcast. You don't want to miss this episode!
In this episode Leslie and Carrie discuss the ins and outs of estate planning with Macon-Bibb County FACS Agent, Keishon Thomas. What is it? Who needs it? How do you get it? Do NOT miss this episode... It's for you, you, you, and all y'all!
In this episode Leslie interviews Jermaine Durham, Director of the Georgia Initiative for Community Housing (GICH), about this awesome program in our state. Then she and Carrie discuss men’s sleep health- they need it!
In this episode Leslie and Carrie discuss mental health including some tips for individual health, as well as the health of adults and children in our lives. Carrie interviews Jennifer Dunn, University of Georgia Extension's Rural Health Agent, about beneficial mental health resources that are available and the great work she is doing to aid with rural and farmer stress in Georgia.
In this episode Leslie is joined by Wade Parker, UGA Extension Southeast District Area Agronomy Agent, to discuss agriculture and many or the ways that it's connected to consumers like you and us!
In this episode Leslie & Carrie discuss Library Lovers Month with Carrie's favorite library employee (Sherry Tanner with the Waycross-Ware County Public Library), Random Acts of Kindness, and appreciating grapefruit!
This is a FUN episode!
Leslie & Carrie discuss the Boomerang Generation, Getting Along with your Adult Children, and the Elevate program.
Leslie & Carrie kick off Season 3 with a fun-filled discussion of their favorite things you may want to add to your holiday shopping list! They also discuss prepping and cleaning for holiday guests; and share suggestions for some holiday outings you may want to try.
In this episode Leslie & Carrie discuss aging well, better alternatives for those sweet tooth cravings, and UGA resources for homeowners and renters.
In this episode Leslie and Carrie discuss staying cool in the summer heat, summer injury prevention, and a fun fact about dairy in honor of National Dairy Month!
In this episode Leslie and Carrie chat with Laurens County Family & Consumer Sciences Agent, Susan Moore, about important things to consider when searching for childcare.
In this episode Leslie & Carrie discuss some May celebrations: National Sleepover Month (tips for preparing your child for their first sleepover), National Bike Month (a little encouragement to get out and ride), and a NEW 30-for-30 Challenge for everyone to join!
In this episode Carrie talks about Eating Well While Eating Out, and Leslie interviews her Rockstar Program Assistants about the Expanded Food and Nutrition Education Program.
In this episode Leslie & Carrie discuss giving yourself and your body the love you deserve, planning for retirement, and filing your tax return.
In this episode Leslie and Carrie discuss all things February: Wedding Month, Heart Health Month, and Black History Month!
In this episode Leslie and Carrie discuss LOOOOOOOVE: Nurturing Relationships with Good Communication, Dating Etiquette, and Relationship Tips from people that they love.
In this episode Leslie and Carrie discuss working effectively with different generations in the workspace, exercising with and post COVID-19 diagnosis, and some food "hacks" you might want to try for a fun experiment.
In this episode Leslie and Carrie discuss meeting those goals you've set with Time Management Tips and Healthy Balance. They also discuss recognizing and relieving bad stress in your life.
In this episode Leslie and Carrie discuss setting SMART Goals, Healthy Tips for Healthy Relationships, and special guest (Brad Averill of Madison and Oglethorpe Counties) joins to share information and successes about the fun, encouraging, and nationally successful Walk-a-Weigh 30 for 30 program.
In this Episode Leslie & Carrie Discuss Holiday Eats, Their Favorite Gift Ideas, and the Coastal Georgia Botanical Gardens Holiday Light Display
In this episodeLeslie & Carrie discuss Breastfeeding Awareness Month: Benefits, Getting Support, WIC, and What NOT to say to a Breastfeeding Mother
Leslie & Carrie discuss Keeping Kids Safe from COVID-19, Vaccine Facts for Women, and Keeping Healthy Skin Under Your Facemasks
Leslie & Carrie discuss Getting Ready for Back to School, Packing Healthy Lunches, and Seeing the Best Version of our Partners and Others.
In this Episode Leslie & Carrie talk about Healthy Vision, Purchasing Eyewear, and Eating for Your Vision
In this episode Leslie & Carrie discuss Men's Health, Alzheimer's and Dementia Awareness, and the Elevate Relationship Series.
In this Episode Leslie & Carrie talk about Summer Activity Safety, Staying Hydrated, and UGA SNAP-Ed's Drink Water, Georgia! Campaign
In this Episode Leslie & Carrie Talk with Other Awesome UGA FACS Agents About Food Preservation: Methods, Tips, Advice, and UGA Resources.
In this Episode Leslie & Carrie Just Get Right to It:
"I Think I Like My Kids" - The Importance of Raising People You Would Like to Meet AND How Play = Learning
In this Episode Leslie & Carrie Discuss Getting Away: Why We Need It, Budgeting For It, and Vacation Cleaning & Safety Precautions!
In this Episode Leslie & Carrie Discuss Gardening, Cooking with Herbs & Spices, and Spring Cleaning Your Pantry!
In this Episode Leslie & Carrie Discuss Social Wellness, Women's Health, and 2 of our FAVORITE topics - Strong Women & FACS!
In this Episode Leslie & Carrie Discuss Facts About COVID-19 Vaccinations, Personalizing Your Nutrition, and Fighting those Pesky Food Triggers
In this episode Leslie and Carrie discuss Putting Your Check in the Bank, Tax Season Tips, and Lowering the Energy Bills in Your Home.
In this episode Leslie & Carrie discuss Loving Your Spouse, Spending Time with Your Kids, and Valentine's Activities for the Whole Family.
In this episode Leslie and Carrie discuss Happiness & Your Health, Self-care & Cold Prevention, and Practicing Mindfulness.
In this episode Leslie and Carrie discuss Small Lifestyle Changes, the Importance of Good Posture, and Drinking More Water.
In this episode Leslie & Carrie discuss Saving Through the Year, How and Why to Declutter, & Teaching Kids to Save.
In this episode, Leslie and Carrie discuss managing holiday stress; ways to save on holiday spending; and holiday traditions in a pandemic.