Life Simplified
Sometimes life is messy. Have you ever wished you could refocus your mind, home, relationships, and work life? Join us as we use research based information to make practical changes and simplify life. We are Family & Consumer Sciences Agents with the University of Kentucky Cooperative Extension Service. Contact us at lifesimplifiedpodcast@gmail.com
Episodes

Tuesday Jul 09, 2024
Tuesday Jul 09, 2024
This month is all about Family, Food, and Fun as we discuss travel throughout Kentucky. In this episode, we'll explore the southern part of the state with the Caves, Lakes, and Corvettes Region as well as the Southern Kentucky Vacations region.
Download the 2024 Kentucky Visitor's Guide here.
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Tuesday Jul 02, 2024
Tuesday Jul 02, 2024
This month is all about Food, Family, & Fun as we discuss travel throughout Kentucky. In this episode, we'll explore the Northern Kentucky River Region.
Download the 2024 Kentucky Visitor's Guide here.
Learn more about Vacationing on a Budget here.
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Tuesday Jun 25, 2024
Tuesday Jun 25, 2024
We're discussing Words of Affirmation as one of the 5 Languages of Appreciation.
References:
The 5 Languages of Appreciation in the Workplace by Gary Chapman and Paul White
What Can I Do If I Don't Really Appreciate a Coworker?
Appreciation at Work
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Tuesday Jun 18, 2024
Tuesday Jun 18, 2024
We're diving into Acts of Service as a Language of Appreciation.
References:
The 5 Languages of Appreciation in the Workplace by Dr. Gary Chapman and Dr. Paul White
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Tuesday Jun 11, 2024
Tuesday Jun 11, 2024
In this episode, we're highlighting Tangible Gifts, one of the 5 Languages of Appreciation.
References:
The 5 Languages of Appreciation in the Workplace by Gary Chapman and Paul White
The 5 Languages of Appreciation: Understanding How to Show Gratitude in the Workplace
Appreciation at Work
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Tuesday Jun 04, 2024
Tuesday Jun 04, 2024
This month, we're discussing different ways of showing appreciation in the workplace. In this episode, we're taking a look at quality time.
We used 5 Languages of Appreciation in the Workplace by Dr. Gary Chapman & Dr. Paul White as a reference.
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Tuesday May 28, 2024
Tuesday May 28, 2024
We saved the best for last with this episode. We're discussing the potentially harmful ways we cope with our feelings and giving you a ton of helpful skills to build your coping toolbox.
Download Mental Health America's Mental Health Toolkit here. All of the coping skills mentioned are in this toolkit plus MUCH more.
Take a Mental Health Test here.
If you or someone you know is in crisis, call or text 988 or chat 988lifeline.org for the Suicide and Crisis Lifeline. You can also text HELLO to 741741.
Contact us at lifesimplifiedpodcast@gmail.com

Tuesday May 21, 2024
Tuesday May 21, 2024
We all know what "fine" means. In this episode, we're discussing what to do someone one you care about says they're fine and you know they're not AND what you can say when you're not "fine."
Download the Mental Health Month toolkit from Mental Health America here.
Take a Mental Health Test here.
If you or someone you know is experiencing a crisis and needs support now, call or text 988 or chat 988lifeline.org for the Suicide and Crisis Lifeline. The Crisis Text Line can also be reached by texting HELLO to 741741.
Contact us at lifesimplifiedpodcast@gmail.com

Tuesday May 14, 2024
Tuesday May 14, 2024
Consumer negative news can have a staggering affect on mental health. In this episode, we discuss how negative news coverages impacts mental health and how we can protect our mental health.
Download the Mental Health Month toolkit from Mental Health America here.
Take a Mental Health test here.
If you or someone you know is in crisis, call or text 988 or chat at 988lifeline.org for the Suicide and Crisis Lifeline. You can also reach Crisis Text Line by texting HELLO to 741741.
Contact us at lifesimplifiedpodcast@gmail.com

Tuesday May 07, 2024
Tuesday May 07, 2024
It's Mental Health Awareness Month. We're using the Mental Health Month Toolkit from Mental Health America. We encourage you to download your own toolkit here.
Take a mental health test at https://mhascreening.org
If you are in a mental health crisis, help is available. Call or text 988 or chat 988lifeline.org for the Suicide and Crisis Lifeline. Reach the Crisis text line by texting Hello to 741741.

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