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This week, we’re hanging with Robert Yates to talk CrossFit, canine dad life, country music, Carolina Panthers football, and the wonderfully messy business of figuring out who the heck you are in your late 20s! From lifting heavy and loving hard to finding your footing in adulthood, Robert brings his own perspective on building a life that feels like YOU. We’re talking fitness, fandom, four-legged family members, and everything in between. Because sometimes finding yourself means picking up a barbell, turning up the country music, cheering for the Panthers, and letting your dog remind you what unconditional love looks like. 🐾🤠🏈

May you end your day wiser… and maybe with a few more dog pictures on your phone! 😂

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Liz has a Martha Stewart obsession, and ladies, it’s getting serious. From picture-perfect homes and next-level entertaining to the art of making everyday life look effortlessly fabulous, we’re diving into the world of Martha and asking the important questions: Is it really possible to have it all together, or are we all just hiding the mess in another room? 😂 Join the Cougars for a little domestic inspiration, a lot of cougar commentary, and a reminder that living your best life doesn’t require a perfectly folded napkin… but it certainly doesn’t hurt!💋

May you end your day wiser!!!🥂

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Get ready to drop it low, shake what your mama gave ya🍑, and bring a little hip-hop heat to Lake Norman! 🎵 This week on Cougar College, we’re joined by the fabulous Jena Bowman, who’s bringing the beats, the booty shakes, and the confidence with the opening of the FIRST Fly Dance Fitness studio in North Carolina! We’re talking hip-hop, empowerment, finding your confidence, and why sometimes the best therapy comes with a killer beat and a little booty pop. 💃🔥 Tune in for big moves, big energy, and plenty of laughs as Jena shows us what happens when women..and men… turn up the volume and own the dance floor!

May you end your day wiser… and maybe with a few new moves! 🐾💃

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Apparently one episode of L. Feighery’s  favorite crimes just wasn’t enough. 🔪 In Part 2 of The Cougar Crime Files, we dive even deeper into the cases that fascinate her most—with twists, disturbing details, questionable rabbit holes, and plenty of Cougar commentary along the way. Because nothing says girls’ night quite like serial killers, true crime, and a healthy pour of Kraken Rum. 🐾🩸🍹 Consider this your warning: things are about to get delightfully dark.

May you end your day….with all your organs still intact🫀🤭🫣

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L. Feighery is BACK, and ready to regale us with their favorite crimes—because apparently this is what we do for fun now. 😂 We’re diving into the twisted tales of Jeffrey Dahmer, BTK, and Ted Bundy, with a healthy dose of “WHY are we fascinated by this?!” and, naturally, a side of Kraken Rum. 🥃🔪🐾 Consider this your invitation to pull up a chair, pour yourself something questionable, and enter the Cougar Crime Files…because L. Feighery has thoughts.

May you end your day….still above ground🤭😱👻🫣!!!!! 

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What if getting older wasn’t about slowing down—what if it was about getting better at living? In Episode 60, the Cougars dive into the fascinating world of the Blue Zones and explore what some of the world’s longest-living people may be doing differently. From food and movement to purpose, friendships, community, and the simple daily habits that keep us thriving, we’re asking the BIG question: How do we live longer without forgetting to actually LIVE? Because Cougar College has never been about acting our age… it’s about making every year count, having a little fun along the way, and aging like the fabulous Cougars we are. 🐾🔥

May you end your day wiser!!!👵🏻

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This week, we’re talking all things Lake Norman with the woman who seems to know EVERYONE—and everything😉! Mamie Lee is a local influencer, radio show host, and editor of Lake Norman Woman Magazine, giving her a front-row seat to the people, businesses, stories, and personalities that make this community so damn interesting. From behind the microphone to behind the magazine pages, Mamie shares her own journey, what she’s learned about connection and community, and why Lake Norman is so much more than a pretty lake with a lot of boats. 🚤😉 Buckle up, Cougars…this one is a local love letter with a little attitude. 🐾🔥

May you end your day wiser!!!😎

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One year ago, 210 Collective was a dream. Today? They’re celebrating their ONE-YEAR ANNIVERSARY on September 8th and dreaming even bigger! 🎉 We’re welcoming back our girl Heidi Karant to catch us up on an incredible first year of 210 Collective—what they’ve built, the people they’ve impacted, and the BIG vision for what comes next. And because apparently one year wasn’t enough excitement…they’re now launching a “Buying a Building” campaign to create a permanent place to call their own. 🏢❤️ From a dream to a community to a future with four walls and a whole lot of heart—this is one Cougar comeback you don’t want to miss! 🐾

May you end your day wiser!!!

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This week, we’re getting to know the woman behind the art. ❤️ Kathy Feighery joins us to share her personal journey—how she basically fell into the creative world (even though she was clearly always meant to have a paintbrush in her paw..er hand), the experiences that shaped her as an artist in art school, and what ultimately led her to create 26 Division. We also take a deep dive into some hilarious tales from her childhood in Ireland. Kathy’s story is heartfelt, hilarious, inspiring—and proof that some Cougars are just born with a little extra creative claw. 🎨✨🐾

May you end your day wiser!!!🖌️

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From maggot farmers to dog food tasters, Episode 56 is taking a deep dive into the weirdest, wildest, and downright “wait…THAT’S A REAL JOB?” careers out there. 🤯 We’re talking jobs you never knew existed, jobs you definitely couldn’t make up, and a few that might make you rethink your current career choice. Because apparently, there really is a job for everyone…even if that job involves maggots. 🪰🍷🐾

May you end your day wiser!!!🤭

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