Episode 46: Parenting Cougar Cubs—Teens and Adults. They’re “Grown”…or grown “ish”…So Why Am I Still Worried?

Episode 46: Parenting Cougar Cubs—Teens and Adults. They’re “Grown”…or grown “ish”…So Why Am I Still Worried?

We spend years counting down to milestones—driving, graduation, moving out, becoming independent. Then one day, they’re technically grown, making their own decisions, and somehow the worrying doesn’t stop. It just changes. In this episode, we’re talking about the unique challenges of parenting teens and adult children: learning when to step in, when to stay quiet, and how to support them without trying to control the outcome. If you’ve ever found yourself lying awake wondering if your “grown” child made it home, ate a vegetable, or is making good life choices, this conversation is for you. Because no matter how old our Cougar Cubs get, they’ll always be our babies—and apparently, that concern doesn’t come with an expiration date. 🤭⌚️ 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 45: Cougar Court Is Now in Session with Shawn Copeland

Order in the court! This week at Cougar College, we’re putting life under oath with attorney Shawn Copeland. From LLCs to civil disputes, Shawn breaks down what you need to know to protect yourself, details the most insane case he’s ever handled and how you should not try to get out of the jury summons. No confusing legal jargon. No boring lectures. Just real talk, practical advice, and a few laughs along the way. Because being a cougar means being confident, informed, and knowing when it’s time to call a lawyer. Court is officially in session. 🎙️ 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 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/]