Cougar College
We are on a midlife mission to know it all (not a midlife mission to teach middle age women how to pick up young men......sorry ladies!)
Journey along with us as we learn something new every week…..from the rules of football, to how to grieve well, to the ‘joys’ of menopause….there’s no topic off the table!
‘If you don’t grow, you decay’, ya’ll. And we are living proof that growth can be loud, messy, and at times, hilarious.
Smart, funny and fiercely real…..tune in, grab your Cougar Cocktail and end your day wiser than when you began it.
Welcome to Cougar College, Ya'll.
Episodes
41 episodes
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...
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), ...
Episode 39: Healing Paws and People with Dr. Julie
Episode 39 of Cougar College is here, and we’re rolling out the red carpet for Dr. Julie Adams! 🐴🐶🐱✨A licensed chiropractor with a lifelong passion for healing, Dr. Julie grew up on a horse farm where she learned early how to ...
Episode 38: Charcuterie Queen Energy, Survivor Strength 🧀✨
This week we sit down with Jen Barboza of Boza Boards—serving up stunning spreads and one seriously powerful story. From building her charcuterie business to walking through a diagnosis of a** cancer, her words not ours😆, Jen brings th...
Episode 37 - Wild Skin, Wilder Confidence with CC’s Wild Skincare
Episode 37 is serving SKIN, sass, and zero apologies 💅✨We’re talking all things CC’s Wild Skin Care—the glow, the tallow, the “wait…why is my skin actually thriving?” energy. From dry and dull to dewy and a little dange...
Episode 36 - Fierce & Flawed: 3 Things We Slay and 3 We… Don’t
In Episode 36, Fierce & Flawed: 3 Things We Slay and 3 We… Don’t, we’re serving equal parts confidence and chaos. We’re owning the things we absolutely crush—where the cougar energy is strong💪—and just as boldly calling out the areas...
Episode 35 - Silent Cougar Stalkers: EMF Solutions with Ilidko Toth
EMFs…they’re everywhere—but how much do we really know about them? ⚡️In Episode 35, the Cougars sit down with Ildiko Toth from Low EMF Living to break down what EMFs are, how they impact our daily lives, and simple ways to cre...
Episode 34 - Money Talks: Building Cougar Cashflow Confidence with Michael Duggan
Episode 34, Money Talks: Building Cougar Cashflow Confidence with Michael Duggan, is all about stepping into your financial power with clarity and confidence. Michael breaks down practical, real-life strategies for managing money, buil...
Episode 33 - Anything and Everything with Jen Knag
Episode 33 of Cougar College is all about Anything and Everything as the Cougars sit down with special guest and friend, Jen Knag for a conversation that goes in every direction—in the best way. From real-life moments and laughter to une...
Episode 32 - Daring to Dream with Brandon Lindsey
On Episode 32 of Cougar College, the Cougars sit down with Brandon Lindsey, founder of Dream On 3, for a conversation that is equal parts inspiring, heartfelt, and wildly motivating. Brando...
Episode 31 - Marriage:Grit, Grace and Growth that Leads to Love
The Cougars dive into the real story behind lasting relationships — the kind built not on fairy tales, but on resilience, forgiveness, hard conversations, and choosing each other again and again. In this episode, we peel back the polished surfa...
Episode 30 - Food: Friend or Foe??
Cougars, we’re unscrewing🔩the pretty label and reading the real ingredients list. This episode dives deep into the toxic chemicals, hidden additives, and not-so-cute overly processed junk lurking👀in everyday foods — the ones marketed a...
Episode 29 - Time Traveling through the Empire of Excess to the Age of Restraint with Parker Esque
In Episode 29 – We step into a world of powdered wigs, gilded salons, and unapologetic indulgence before crossing the threshold into the buttoned-up discipline of Victorian society. Joining us from her studies at Aberystwyth in Wales🏴...
Episode 28 - From Crown to Canvas: Lucy Parker’s Midlife Love Story
In Episode 28, we sit down with our friend Lucy Parker—an all around amazing person AND former Miss Teen North Carolina turned artist and photographer—to talk about the beauty of evolving, creating, and falling in love when you least expect it....
Episode 27 - The Accidental Artist with Nancy Martin
Episode 27, “The Accidental Artist,” is one of those stories that feels like it was written by the universe itself. We sit down with Nancy Martin to talk about the beautiful, winding road that led to the adoption of her daughter and the ...
Episode 26 - The Great Cleanup
Episode 26 – The Great Cleanup is your sign to finally break up with the plastics and mystery chemicals quietly taking over our lives. We’re diving into the not-so-cute truth about “forever chemicals,” where they’re hiding in your home...
Episode 25 - A Kidney Stone Story: Paris, A Volcano and Pregnancy
In “A Kidney Stone Story: Paris, A Volcano & Pregnancy,” the Cougars take you on a rollercoaster that somehow includes international travel, a literal volcano, morning sickness, and the absolute nightmare that is a kidney stone. It’s...
Episode 24 - Empty Nest, Full Heart and a Little Extra Wine with Rebecca Esque
Episode 24 of Cougar College dives into the emotional, unexpected, and sometimes hilarious reality of empty nesting. From the quiet moments that hit a little harder than expected to the freedom that sneaks in when the house finally stays clean,...
Episode 23 - The Cougar Control Episode: Strong Enough to LET GO!
In Episode 23 of Cougar College, we dive into the tricky balance⚖️between control and learning how to let go. We talk about why we cling so tightly to outcomes, routines, and expectations—and how that need for control can quietly steal our peac...
Episode 22 - Building Strength and Community with Mike Ratnofsky
Episode 22 is all about strength and community—with a healthy side of bourbon, pizza bones, and a full commitment to changing Mike’s name to Beaufort. This episode is equal parts meaningful and unhinged as we talk about showing up for each othe...
Episode 21 - Growing Up Onscreen with Darby Camp
Episode 21 is here, cougars and it’s a fun, thoughtful ride with Darby Camp as we dive into the world of Hollywood, faith, and why it’s still okay to believe in a little magic. From growing up in the spotlight to staying grounded in what truly ...
Episode 20 - The Good, the Bad and the Ugly of Online Gaming with L Feighery
In Episode 20 we’re joined by L Feighery, Krissy’s oldest cougar cub, who sheds light on a serious and often overlooked topic: the good, the bad and the ugly of online gaming. L breaks down how predators operate on gaming platforms, the ...
Episode 19 - Lauren's Guide to Loving Yourself
In Episode 19 Krissy and Liz chat with their dear friend, Lauren Rasor, about learning to love yourself. Find out how Lauren uncovered where her struggles were derived, how she navigates daily life and how her love for helping others has helped...
Episode 18 - Traditions that Sleigh: The Cougar Christmas Episode
Episode 18 of Cougar College is here, and we’re unwrapping all of our favorite Christmas traditions! From the recipes we make every year to the decorations that have to go up first, we’re sharing the stories, memories, and little ritua...
Episode 17 - A Thanksgiving Full of Gratitude
Episode 17 is all about embracing a Thanksgiving season filled with true gratitude. In this episode, we slow things down and share the moments, people, and simple comforts we’re most thankful for this year. From laughter around the table to the...