Sound Living

Kansas State University

Sound Living is a weekly public affairs program addressing issues related to families and consumers. It is hosted by Jeff Wichman. Each episode shares the expertise of K-State specialists in fields such as child nutrition, food safety, adult development and aging, youth development, family resource management, physical fitness and more. Send comments, questions or requests for copies of past programs to ksrenews@ksu.edu. K‑State Research and Extension is a short name for the Kansas State University Agricultural Experiment Station and Cooperative Extension Service, a program designed to generate and distribute useful knowledge for the well‑being of Kansans. Supported by county, state, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices, experiment fields, area Extension offices and regional research centers statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan.

  1. 3d ago

    What is New World Screwworm?

    The New World screwworm, a flesh-eating parasite that did hundreds of millions of dollars of damage across Texas in in the 1960s and '70s, had been considered eradicated from the U.S. for decades. However, it has returned and poses a serious threat to cattle, wildlife and pets. Because it could move into Kansas, plans have been developed to control its spread. Kansas State University veterinary entomologist, Dr. Cassandra Olds, and Assistant Animal Health Commissioner for the Kansas Department of Agriculture, Dr. Sara McReynolds, participated in a webinar to discuss the history of the New World screwworm and the state's response to this latest outbreak.

    15 min

  2. Jun 22

    Understanding the Estate Planning Process

    Estate planning is defined as the process of arranging your affairs to meet your objectives regarding the use, conservation, and disposal of your property. However, a K-State Research and Extension family resource management and wellness agent says it's also a gift that you can give your family. Renae Riedy (reed-ee) has developed publications to make the estate planning process easier to understand and set up. She discusses the keys to estate planning and what she learned working on the publications. Sound Living is a weekly public affairs program addressing issues related to families and consumers. It is hosted by Jeff Wichman. Each episode shares the expertise of K-State specialists in fields such as child nutrition, food safety, adult development and aging, youth development, family resource management, physical fitness and more. Send comments, questions or requests for copies of past programs to ksrenews@ksu.edu. K‑State Research and Extension is a short name for the Kansas State University Agricultural Experiment Station and Cooperative Extension Service, a program designed to generate and distribute useful knowledge for the well‑being of Kansans. Supported by county, state, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices, experiment fields, area Extension offices and regional research centers statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan.

    15 min

  3. Jun 15

    Effects of Prolonged Extreme Health

    The American Psychological Association has done quite a bit of research on what extreme heat does to us and how we respond to extreme heat. Elaine Johannes, the Kansas Health Foundation's Distinguished Professor of Community Health at Kansas State University, says the findings show that extreme heat puts mental health at risk. She says prolonged extreme heat can have a cumulative effect – anxiety, less sleep and less balance in our diet and daily routines, which can then lead to becoming aggressive or argumentative. Sound Living is a weekly public affairs program addressing issues related to families and consumers. It is hosted by Jeff Wichman. Each episode shares the expertise of K-State specialists in fields such as child nutrition, food safety, adult development and aging, youth development, family resource management, physical fitness and more. Send comments, questions or requests for copies of past programs to ksrenews@ksu.edu. K‑State Research and Extension is a short name for the Kansas State University Agricultural Experiment Station and Cooperative Extension Service, a program designed to generate and distribute useful knowledge for the well‑being of Kansans. Supported by county, state, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices, experiment fields, area Extension offices and regional research centers statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan.

    15 min

  4. Jun 8

    Healthy Summer Nutrition Tips for Children

    While summer break often provides a more relaxed schedule for children, maintaining structure around meals and hydration is one of the most important ways families can support healthy habits during the warmer months. K-State Extension nutrition and wellness educator, Priscilla Brenes, says children benefit from continuing a regular eating schedule and that successful summer nutrition involves a few simple principles: maintaining structure, encouraging hydration, choosing nutritious foods and involving children in the process. Sound Living is a weekly public affairs program addressing issues related to families and consumers. It is hosted by Jeff Wichman. Each episode shares the expertise of K-State specialists in fields such as child nutrition, food safety, adult development and aging, youth development, family resource management, physical fitness and more. Send comments, questions or requests for copies of past programs to ksrenews@ksu.edu. K‑State Research and Extension is a short name for the Kansas State University Agricultural Experiment Station and Cooperative Extension Service, a program designed to generate and distribute useful knowledge for the well‑being of Kansans. Supported by county, state, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices, experiment fields, area Extension offices and regional research centers statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan.

    15 min

  5. Jun 1

    Food Labels Provide Consumers Useful Information

    Food labels provide consumers with useful information about ingredients, nutritional value, and allergens. Additionally, they help buyers compare products and allow manufacturers to substantiate health claims. However, Kansas State University food scientist, Karen Blakeslee, says that fully understanding food labels isn't easy. She has revised a K-State Extension publication that breaks down FDA and USDA food labeling requirements and helps consumers and producers better understand nutrition facts, ingredient lists, product dating, and label claims. Sound Living is a weekly public affairs program addressing issues related to families and consumers. It is hosted by Jeff Wichman. Each episode shares the expertise of K-State specialists in fields such as child nutrition, food safety, adult development and aging, youth development, family resource management, physical fitness and more. Send comments, questions or requests for copies of past programs to ksrenews@ksu.edu. K‑State Research and Extension is a short name for the Kansas State University Agricultural Experiment Station and Cooperative Extension Service, a program designed to generate and distribute useful knowledge for the well‑being of Kansans. Supported by county, state, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices, experiment fields, area Extension offices and regional research centers statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan.

    15 min

  6. May 25

    Activities to Keep Kids Engaged this Summer

    When boredom sets in this summer -- and it always does -- and children begin getting restless, it's time to find something new to keep them engaged. K-State Extension has a series of publications, Suddenly in Charge, that family and consumer sciences agents created as a resource to help parents and caregivers. That series includes 11 publications. Tristen Cope, family and consumer sciences agent for the Chisholm Trail District, discusses the publications and some activities to keep kids engaged this summer, including backyard camping, DIY sidewalk chalk and making healthy summertime drinks and snacks.

    15 min

  7. May 18

    Turn Kindness Into a Daily Habit

    Whether it is intentional or random, a growing body of research indicates that kindness is a critical component of our overall health and well-being. As part of the 2026 Walk Kansas webinar series, Elaine Johannes, Kansas Health Foundation's Distinguished Professor of Community Health at Kansas State University, discussed the importance of kindness in the community and the workplace. Sound Living is a weekly public affairs program addressing issues related to families and consumers. It is hosted by Jeff Wichman. Each episode shares the expertise of K-State specialists in fields such as child nutrition, food safety, adult development and aging, youth development, family resource management, physical fitness and more. Send comments, questions or requests for copies of past programs to ksrenews@ksu.edu. K‑State Research and Extension is a short name for the Kansas State University Agricultural Experiment Station and Cooperative Extension Service, a program designed to generate and distribute useful knowledge for the well‑being of Kansans. Supported by county, state, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices, experiment fields, area Extension offices and regional research centers statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan.

    15 min

  8. May 11

    Factors That Influence Our Gut Health

    The connection between our brain and gut is stronger than most people think. In fact, it's so strong it's often called the "brain-gut axis" that helps link our digestive system with our brain through nerves, hormones and chemical signals. Kansas State University Extension nutrition agent for Johnson County, Chelsea King, recently presented a Walk Kansas webinar on good gut health. She says that what we eat plays a key role in gut health and that she likes to refer to the gut microbiome as the bed and breakfast for the bacteria that live within us. King discusses the many factors that influence gut health. Sound Living is a weekly public affairs program addressing issues related to families and consumers. It is hosted by Jeff Wichman. Each episode shares the expertise of K-State specialists in fields such as child nutrition, food safety, adult development and aging, youth development, family resource management, physical fitness and more. Send comments, questions or requests for copies of past programs to ksrenews@ksu.edu. K‑State Research and Extension is a short name for the Kansas State University Agricultural Experiment Station and Cooperative Extension Service, a program designed to generate and distribute useful knowledge for the well‑being of Kansans. Supported by county, state, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices, experiment fields, area Extension offices and regional research centers statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan.

    15 min
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Sound Living is a weekly public affairs program addressing issues related to families and consumers. It is hosted by Jeff Wichman. Each episode shares the expertise of K-State specialists in fields such as child nutrition, food safety, adult development and aging, youth development, family resource management, physical fitness and more. Send comments, questions or requests for copies of past programs to ksrenews@ksu.edu. K‑State Research and Extension is a short name for the Kansas State University Agricultural Experiment Station and Cooperative Extension Service, a program designed to generate and distribute useful knowledge for the well‑being of Kansans. Supported by county, state, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices, experiment fields, area Extension offices and regional research centers statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan.

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  • Creator
    Kansas State University
  • Years Active
    2017 - 2026
  • Episodes
    101
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Show Website
    Sound Living