Episode 39: Healing Paws and People with Dr. Julie

Episode 44 - Cougar Boundaries: A Masterclass in Protecting Your Peace

If there’s one thing we should all be getting better at with age, it’s setting boundaries. Not because we’re difficult. Not because we don’t care. But because our peace is too valuable to hand out for free. Boundaries aren’t walls—they’re guidelines. They teach people how to treat us, respect our time, and honor our energy. In this episode of Cougar College, we’re talking about the boundaries we wish we’d learned sooner: saying no without guilt, protecting our schedules, ending one-sided relationships, and realizing that not every invitation requires an RSVP from you. Because the most powerful thing a woman can say isn’t always “yes.” Sometimes it’s: “No.” “Not right now.” “That doesn’t work for me.” And that, cougars, is the masterclass. May you end your day wiser🐾 Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2517159/fan_mail/new] Support the show [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2517159/support] Purchase an official Cougar College Hat! https://www.kfstudioshandmade.com/exclusive-hats [https://www.kfstudioshandmade.com/exclusive-hats] Follow our blog on Substack!  https://substack.com/@cougarcollege [https://substack.com/@cougarcollege] Follow us on Instagram!  https://www.instagram.com/cougarcollege/ [https://www.instagram.com/cougarcollege/]

Episode 43 - Passport to Reinvention — Pivoting Careers with Lisa Price

Episode 43 is for every woman who’s looked around in midlife and thought… “Wait. I can change my mind.” ✈️✨ This week we’re talking about pivoting careers in midlife, taking risks that actually light you up, and why becoming a travel advisor is about so much more than booking vacations. It’s freedom. Flexibility. Reinvention. And sometimes… finally choosing yourself. Because contrary to popular belief, midlife isn’t the end of the story. It’s the plot twist. 💅 From building a business to creating experiences for others, this conversation dives into what happens when women stop asking for permission and start designing lives they actually want to live. If you’ve ever dreamed of a second act, this episode is your sign. 🌎 May you end your day wiser🐾 Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2517159/fan_mail/new] Support the show [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2517159/support] Purchase an official Cougar College Hat! https://www.kfstudioshandmade.com/exclusive-hats [https://www.kfstudioshandmade.com/exclusive-hats] Follow our blog on Substack!  https://substack.com/@cougarcollege [https://substack.com/@cougarcollege] Follow us on Instagram!  https://www.instagram.com/cougarcollege/ [https://www.instagram.com/cougarcollege/]

Episode 42 - Women’s Leadership and the Power of Connection with April Zuiderveen

In Episode 42, we sit down with April Zuiderveen, a licensed therapist and an integral part of leading women in faith at Search National, for a conversation about women’s leadership in faith, spirituality, and creating spaces where people of all beliefs feel safe to be heard. We explore the importance of leading with compassion instead of judgment, how respectful disagreement can bring deeper understanding, and why women are often the ones building communities rooted in connection, grace, and honest conversation. This episode is about faith without fear, leadership without ego, and making room at the table for everyone! May you end your day wiser🐾 Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2517159/fan_mail/new] Support the show [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2517159/support] Purchase an official Cougar College Hat! https://www.kfstudioshandmade.com/exclusive-hats [https://www.kfstudioshandmade.com/exclusive-hats] Follow our blog on Substack!  https://substack.com/@cougarcollege [https://substack.com/@cougarcollege] Follow us on Instagram!  https://www.instagram.com/cougarcollege/ [https://www.instagram.com/cougarcollege/]

Episode 41 - Holding Grief and Creating Beauty with Maria Hamm

Usually around Cougar College we keep things light, funny and a little wild…but Episode 41 is different. This week we sat down with Maria Hamm for one of the most meaningful conversations we’ve had. We talked about grief, child loss, faith, and what it looks like to keep living when life changes forever. Maria shares the heart behind Beauty for Ashes, her ministry that provides grief boxes to those walking through unimaginable loss, offering comfort in the middle of heartbreak. We also talk about her creative side as the designer behind the KF Studios Handmade Marketplace. This episode is tender, honest, and deeply human. If you’ve ever loved deeply, lost deeply, or walked beside someone who has, we hope this conversation makes you feel less alone.  May you end your day wiser🐾 Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2517159/fan_mail/new] Support the show [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2517159/support] Purchase an official Cougar College Hat! https://www.kfstudioshandmade.com/exclusive-hats [https://www.kfstudioshandmade.com/exclusive-hats] Follow our blog on Substack!  https://substack.com/@cougarcollege [https://substack.com/@cougarcollege] Follow us on Instagram!  https://www.instagram.com/cougarcollege/ [https://www.instagram.com/cougarcollege/]

Episode 40: God’s Chess Game ♟️

You ever look back at your life and realize…you were never actually in control of the board? Cougar College Episode 40 is all about the plot twists we didn’t plan, the people who showed up right on time (or suspiciously late), and the moves that only make sense in hindsight. One minute you think you’re the one making power plays…next thing you know, you’re getting spiritually checkmated into growth. Because maybe it’s not chaos. Maybe it’s strategy. The closed doors, the detours, the “why is this happening to me” moments…they start to feel a little less random when you realize someone else might be thinking 10 moves ahead. And honestly? We’re just over here trying to look put together while learning the rules mid-game. Cougar College, but make it divine timing ♟️ May you end your day wiser, y’all🐾 Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2517159/fan_mail/new] Support the show [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2517159/support] Purchase an official Cougar College Hat! https://www.kfstudioshandmade.com/exclusive-hats [https://www.kfstudioshandmade.com/exclusive-hats] Follow our blog on Substack!  https://substack.com/@cougarcollege [https://substack.com/@cougarcollege] Follow us on Instagram!  https://www.instagram.com/cougarcollege/ [https://www.instagram.com/cougarcollege/]