FABLOW AgriLife

Whether your traveling for work, vacation, or just wanting to get physically active & healthy, our special guest Jana Osbourn shares some great health tips that she utilizes everyday with her travel for work.

Join Dru, Nicole, & Jessica as we discuss National Nutrition Month! The team talks about the theme for this year, Celebrate a World of Flavors, and some thoughts on recipes and ways to incorporate different flavors into your diet.

This episode we have a special guest Elyse Hernandez the new Medina County FCH Agent! Listen as we get to know Elyse and as we discuss an upcoming program we will be offering in our Facebook group, Healthy Carbohydrates. To join our Facebook group, search "2022 FABLOW AgriLife" .

Happy New Year! Join Dru, Jessica, & Nicole as we discuss our New Year Goals, staying positive into the new year, and some things we want to accomplish in 2022.

Join Jocelin, Dru, Jessica, & Nicole talk about their favorite holiday traditions, music, and games! This episode also has some Sweet Endings to New Beginnings for our team member Jocelin. Listen in to see what her next adventure will be!

Dru and Jessica met to discuss the Thanksgiving Holiday's and provide you with safety tips for those cooking turkey's! Join our Facebook Group 2021 FABLOW AgriLIfe!

It's October, and you know what that means? Halloween will be here before you know it, so learn some safety tips and fun advice with Nicole and Healthy Texas Youth Ambassadors - Luke and Logan. More information on our October Newsletter and Facebook Group. Join the 2021 FABLOW AgriLife Facebook Group to get daily tips and tricks and all things positive.

For the month of September, the FABLOW group is focusing on hydration! Learn all about it with Jessica and Thomas Reyna (Healthy Texas Youth Ambassador). More tips on our September Newsletter and Facebook Group. Join the 2021 FABLOW AgriLife Facebook Group to get daily tips and tricks and all things positive.

Learn more about a "Fresh Start to a Healthier You" with Jessica, Jocelin, and Nicole. They talk about the program and how you can join. *Join the FB Group: 2021 FABLOW AgriLife

We thought we would do a fun episode for the summer and answer fun questions about travel, animals, and food. Learn more about the fabulous team and join in on the fun!

“Meaningful goals are specific, measurable, achievable, relevant and defined within a timeframe for completion.” Learn about SMART goals with the fabulous FABLOW team and create one for yourself this week!

Mindfulness is a way of living and a method intended to pave the path for complete awakening. Join Dru and Jocelin as they talk about different mindful topics that they will be posting on their FABLOW AgriLife Facebook Group. **Join the 2021 Walk N Talk - FABLOW AgriLife FB Group to get our Mindful May calendar as well as participate in our daily activities, you this as a guide to your "Mindful Living."

Walk along with Jessica as she goes over some physical activity tips inspired by an American Heart Association article. To read the full article, visit our FABLOW AgriLife Pinterest Page or join our FABLOW AgriLife Facebook 2021 Walk N Talk Group. Fun fact, this podcast episode was a live video recording from our Feb./March Walk N Talk program. Again join our FB group to see the video and have fun with our wellness posts/challenges.

FABLOW has TWO Free Virtual diabetes classes coming up! Wisdom Power Control- Tuesdays starting March 9th at 12 PM & Do Well Be Well- Wednesdays starting March 3rd at 12 PM. Learn more about it on our podcast.

Learn what we're doing for Valentine's Day and our current program we're implementing on Facebook. Oh, visit howdy health (https://howdyhealth.org/) to tracks your steps with us.

New year resolutions can be challenging? So how about making some goals instead? Check out our latest episode as the gang talks about their goals for 2021 and reminisce about their favorite Christmas songs. Yes, we recorded this episode during the holidays. Oh, stay tuned for upcoming programs like our Walk N Talk! We'll be launching this program on Feb. 1st. Find us on Facebook Group: 2021 Walk N Talk - FABLOW AgriLife.

Hear the gang chat will working on our Christmas Stocking Activity. We talk about all sorts of things, from how to do the activity, holiday plans to even shared experiences at Hershey, PA. So, listen in, and try to figure out who’s making what kind of stocking — mini-quiz on our December newsletter and YouTube video.

Happy Thanksgiving! Learn about some yummy pumpkin recipes and join Jessica, Jocelin, & Dru on their attempt to make a Pumpkin Spice Latte.

We felt like getting into the pumpkin spirit since Halloween & Thanksgiving are so nearby. We found this cool activity and thought it would be fun to try. It's called "Gratitude Pumpkin." To learn more, make sure to listen to our podcast or watch it on our YouTube Channel. *Idea from the blog, Coffee and Carpool.

Today's podcast episode is a fun lifestyle update. We talk about what's in our bag and how to get organized for your everyday activities. We also challenge you to respond and let us know what's in your bag? We want to know what you don't leave home without and any organizational tips/advice you would like to share.

It's a new 4-H year, so the FABLOW gang share updated rules for the food show and food challenge contests. For more information, visit the Texas 4-H website: https://texas4-h.tamu.edu/.

It's summertime, so you know what that means? It's all about being outside and soaking up those sun rays. Well, as you know, too much of anything can make you sick. Including the sun, so listen up and get our tips/advice on being safe under the sun. #sunsafety

With fears of COVID-19 still around, some parents may be tempted to leave their child alone in the vehicle while they quickly run into a store. A car can become like an oven in a very short time – heating up by 19 degrees in just 10 minutes. Dru and Jocelin give you tips to prevent heatstroke in hot cars as well as remind you to NOT leave anyone (baby, fur baby, elderly adult) alone in the vehicle, especially since the heat is rising this summer.

The gang teams up to discuss some tips for spending less money on food, when shopping at your local dollar store(s). Get the "Dollar Store Food Finds" Handout: https://dinnertonight.tamu.edu/dollar-store/ Reference: Dinning at the Dollar Store by Jenna D. Anding, Ph.D., RDN, LD: Associate Department Head for Extension, Professor and Extension Specialist; Department of Nutrition. Texas A&M AgriLife.

Have you been stress eating? Eating during times of stress is common. It is usually in response to an emotion such as fear, anger, sadness, boredom, and even during times of loneliness. Thus, today’s episode is about why stress eating happens, foods commonly craved during stress eating, and how stress eating can impact our health. The team shares their tips to help overcome the urge to eat when times are stressful.

Feeling stressed? COVID-19 has caused some anxiety lately, so here's a method to help keep you or your loved ones feel calm, cool, and collected. Nicole talks/walks you through this sensory method.

The J's of FABLOW (June, Jessica, and Jocelin) met to talk about National Nutrition Month (aka this month, March). We meant to post this episode sooner, but life got in the way. We hope you enjoy, and don't forget to visit our Dinner Tonight (http://dinnertonight.tamu.edu) source for more info and ideas.

This episode, we talk about self-love/self-care, and that includes visiting the doctor for annual check-ups. We discuss our experiences and provide insight to get you ready for those check-ups! Oh, we also end of a sweet note, like literally. Get a healthy yet sweet recipe for Valentine's day.

Jocelin, Dru, and June meet up to talk about their motivations to sustain their 2020 Goals. They even recommend a book at the end to help with your mind, body, and soul needs.

The gang talks about holiday food safety as well as mindful eating for the holiday parties.

The FABLOW squad is back, and they talk about being safe on the road for Thanksgiving this holiday season.

On today’s episode, Nicole interviews Andrea from Safer Path - SAFER PATH builds awareness of family violence and sexual assault, empowers victims, supports survivors’ healing, and creates a safe and abuse-free community. Learn how you can help.

To celebrate mental health day, June and Jocelin discuss some tips and tricks on how they handle stress.

Jocelin’s County is interested in starting a 4-H Food Challenge team; however, since she’s never had a team before she’s asking the group for some advice. The FABLOW gang share updated rules and tips to help you get started on your Food Challenge Project team.

School is back in session, so here's our safety tips for passenger safety, teen driving, and lunchbox food safety reminders.

This summer June and Jocelin were able to travel abroad with the 4-H International Study Trip. Listen to learn more about their adventures and how they're coping with reality (work routines).

During Youth Sports Week, July 16-22, thousands of youth sports coaches, and parents are showing their support with a focus on P.L.A.Y.S. - listen to the episode to learn about P.L.A.Y.S. as well as how to show support.

May was "Better Sleep Month," so we challenged ourselves to create a nightly routine that would help us feel rested. Listen to the episode to hear what we're doing and stay tuned to the end where June ends the podcast with a quick relaxing meditation.

This episode is a public service announcement provided by Health South Texas Initiative with Texas A&M AgriLife Extension. We talk about tips and resources to help you live with Asthma. Learn more about it by visiting our April Newsletter and blog on our website: https://fablowagrilife.weebly.com/

In this episode, Jessica interviews our Texas A&M AgriLife Ext. Health Specialist, David Leal.  David wrote the article on "Becoming a Healthier You," so we wanted to get his expert advice on some trending health trends.  Listen to find out more. 

Because we all lead different lifestyles, it is no surprise that dieting is not “one-size-fits-all.” This episode provides the tools you need to “Becoming a Healthier You.” Visit our blog to learn more about it.

This a follow up to episode 6 where we discussed “self-love and what it means to us.” Now we’re putting our words into action.

Spinach has many nutritional benefits, and with all their goodness we decided to talk about it. Learn more about this nutritious vegetable as well as some other produce being featured at the San Antonio Livestock Show. For more information visit our blog: https://fablowagrilife.weebly.com/blog.

With Valentine’s coming up, we wanted to stay in the spirit of love. Thus, we discuss “self-love and what it means to us.”

In this episode we discuss “12 Reasons To Ditch The Diet Mentality,” an article from HuffPost. We liked this article so much that we thought, lets talk about it! Oh, stay tuned to the end where we include a healthy yet sweet recipe. Links mention in the podcast: - HuffPost: https://www.huffpost.com - Our blog - https://fablowagrilife.weebly.com - Dinner Tonight: https://dinnertonight.tamu.edu

This episode is about how to “Create a Family Fit Lifestyle” which is excellent information if you’re trying to be fit as a family. This information is provided from the Better Living for Texans (BLT) program which is part of the Texas A&M AgriLife system. Links mention in the podcast: - Our blog - https://fablowagrilife.weebly.com - Walk Across Texas: http://walkacrosstexas.tamu.edu - Dinner Tonight: https://dinnertonight.tamu.edu

This episode is about how to become physically active. We’re providing the beginner steps that have worked for us. We know it’s difficult to get back into shape, but if we can do it so can you! For show notes - visit our blog on https://fablowagrilife.weebly.com to get all the information.

This episode is about January challenges & setting up successful New Year Resolutions. Visit our blog on https://fablowagrilife.weebly.com to get the handout on how to set up successful goals. Visit FABLOW AgriLife YouTube Channel to view the New Year Resolution Playlist.

This is a public service announcement from Texas A&M AgriLife Ext. Watch UR BAC program. Remember “buzzed driving is drunk driving,” so stay safe this holiday season.

This episode is about the teams dynamic, marriage advice for newlyweds, holiday safety/nutrition tips, December monthly challenges, and overall mindfulness. Visit https://FABLOW AgriLife.weebly.com for more information and references to the episode.

This episode is about FABLOW AgriLife - who we are, what we do, and Thanksgiving Tips! *FABLOW AgriLife Nov. Newsletter: https://joom.ag/MMza *Maintain No Gain - Register for FREE at http://learnonline.agrilife.org and the enrollment key is holiday18