Crone Rising with Lee Currie

As Crone Rising Season One closes, Lee reflects on the constellation of women who shaped this journey — from joy to rage, reinvention to grace. Drawing wisdom from Kirsty Spence, Christine Mason Miller, and Linda Sivertsen, she explores what it means to stay relevant, visible, and sovereign in a world that prefers we fade. This is a meditation on gratitude, boundaries, curiosity, and creative sovereignty — the quiet magic of endings that become beginnings.Key Topics CoveredInvisibility as power and discernmentRedefining relevance as participation, not performanceBoundaries as rituals of careEmotional regulation and creative sovereigntyGratitude as quiet activismCommunity as the antidote to isolationThe Crone archetype as initiation, not endingSeason One lessons and future trust in pauseOnce you’ve listened to the episode (or complete season), reflect on this: What does relevance mean to you now? Where in your life are you quietly rising — no spotlight, no applause, just showing up heart-first? Share your reflection with @crone.rising.pod on Instagram or with Lee directly on Substack. Text me if you want to be a guest - or with feedback!Crone Rising is for every woman who’s done being quiet and done being small. We’re not here to fade. We’re here to rise — unapologetic, unmuted, and unmissable. Connect with Lee Currie Subscribe, share, and leave a review if Crone Rising resonates. Your voice matters.

In this heartfelt and wise conversation, bestselling author and Beautiful Writers Podcast host Linda Sivertsen joins Lee to talk about creative consistency, social media as a modern writer’s playground, and finding meaning in the steady rhythm of a well-lived life. Together, they explore the courage it takes to stay visible, the humility that comes from aging in public, and the power of gratitude, regulation, and forgiveness. Linda’s reflections on creative purpose, loss, and legacy remind us that living fully means making peace with imperfection — and choosing joy anyway.Key Topics CoveredStaying visible and relevant as a writer at 60Balancing solitude and public life through creative expressionThe role of gratitude and meditation in emotional regulationLearning from conflict and misunderstanding with graceThe impact of loss, lineage, and creative inheritanceLiving a life without regret and redefining success in later yearsTravel, curiosity, and the surprising gifts of getting olderOnce you’ve listened to the episode, reflect on this: Where in your own life are you ready to shift from “grinding” to grateful? Reflect on one steady habit or practice that’s paid off over time — and one new trick you’re willing to learn, no matter your age. Share your reflection with @crone.rising.pod on Instagram or Substack Notes.Text me if you want to be a guest - or with feedback!Crone Rising is for every woman who’s done being quiet and done being small. We’re not here to fade. We’re here to rise — unapologetic, unmuted, and unmissable. Connect with Lee Currie Subscribe, share, and leave a review if Crone Rising resonates. Your voice matters.

In this soulful, grounded conversation, artist and writer Christine Mason Miller joins Lee Currie to explore what it really means to stay relevant in a world that often overlooks older women. Together, they unpack the evolution of visibility, the power of curiosity, the sanctity of boundaries, and the daily practice of gratitude and intuition. Christine reminds us that relevance isn’t about being seen by the world — it’s about staying engaged with your own life.Key Topics CoveredRelevance as personal alignment, not social validationFreedom in aging and letting go of the external gazeIntuition as a lifelong spiritual practiceThe importance of consistency and integrityGratitude as a transformative force in griefBoundaries as acts of self-respect, not exclusionQuiet activism and authentic engagementCuriosity as the antidote to judgment and divisionOnce you’ve listened to the episode, reflect on this: How do you stay engaged in your own life as you age? Reflect on one small way you can reconnect with your sense of curiosity, purpose, or intuition today — and share your thoughts with us on Instagram @crone.rising.pod or privately at [email protected] me if you want to be a guest - or with feedback!Crone Rising is for every woman who’s done being quiet and done being small. We’re not here to fade. We’re here to rise — unapologetic, unmuted, and unmissable. Connect with Lee Currie Subscribe, share, and leave a review if Crone Rising resonates. Your voice matters.

In this insightful and energizing episode of Crone Rising, scholar-educator Kirsty Spence joins host Lee Currie to explore what it means to live with clarity, curiosity, and a refusal to be invisible. From the lecture hall to life beyond academia, Kirsty shares her reflections on value versus visibility, the art of saying no, and the freedom that comes from relentless discernment — in work, relationships, and the stories we tell ourselves.Together, they unpack the liberation of boundaries, the necessity of emotional regulation, and the courage to name injustice without apology. With humour and heart, Kirsty reveals how she’s learning to ask not why me, but what’s necessary next — a question that becomes both compass and ritual in midlife.With warmth, wit, and wisdom, this conversation reminds us that relevance isn’t bestowed — it’s claimed through intention, integrity, and self-trust.Key Topics Covered:The difference between visibility and valueBoundaries, discernment, and emotional regulationPeople-pleasing recovery and time sovereigntyReading for pleasure as a sacred actNaming injustice without losing graceThe Artist’s Way and the power of “what’s necessary next”Relentless editing — of spaces, stories, and selvesOnce you’ve listened to the episode, reflect on this: Where in your life are you still seeking visibility in spaces that no longer deserve your energy? What would it mean to pivot toward value instead — and take one small, necessary next step that’s entirely your own? Share your thoughts with me over on Instagram @crone.rising.pod or by email at [email protected] me if you want to be a guest - or with feedback!Crone Rising is for every woman who’s done being quiet and done being small. We’re not here to fade. We’re here to rise — unapologetic, unmuted, and unmissable. Connect with Lee Currie Subscribe, share, and leave a review if Crone Rising resonates. Your voice matters.

In this reflective solo episode of Crone Rising, host Lee Currie gathers the golden threads from her recent conversations with Nancy Drope, Tracy Trafford, and Kathy Clair-Hayes — weaving their insights into a meditation on relevance, resilience, and radical self-compassion. Lee explores what it means to stay visible and vital in a culture that too often erases aging women, reframing invisibility as fertile compost for new growth.With warmth, wit, and reverence, she honours the ancestral independence Nancy inherited, Tracy’s joyful rituals of celebration, and Kathy’s soulful reframing of energy and choice. This episode is a love letter to every woman reclaiming her worth, her softness, and her joy — on her own terms.Key Topics Covered:Fierce self-compassion and inherited resilienceReframing invisibility as fertile ground for relevanceThe role of play and joy as rebellionIntention, ritual, and celebration as spiritual practiceEnergy work, astrology, and navigating triggersIntergenerational wisdom and feminine sovereigntyReclaiming worth from withinOnce you've listened to the podcast, answer this question: Where are you outsourcing your relevance? What would it look like to reclaim it from within — to celebrate yourself, soften your armour, and shine so brightly that invisibility becomes impossible? Share your thoughts with me over on Instagram @crone.rising.pod or by email at [email protected] me if you want to be a guest - or with feedback!Crone Rising is for every woman who’s done being quiet and done being small. We’re not here to fade. We’re here to rise — unapologetic, unmuted, and unmissable. Connect with Lee Currie Subscribe, share, and leave a review if Crone Rising resonates. Your voice matters.

Psychotherapist, astrologer, and energy healer Kathy Clair-Hayes reframes relevance as an inside job: power sourced from within, not granted by systems that prefer women invisible. She walks us through energetic grounding, triggers as choice points, and the shift from absorbing others’ pain to holding a spacious field for healing. We talk anxiety, self-soothing, phones that hijack the nervous system, and why Crone life feels like liberation — gratitude, acceptance, and less certainty that opens more creativity. A wise, practical conversation about showing up bigger with a calmer system.Key Topics CoveredRelevance as self-defined powerAstrology as a practical map for sensitive systemsTriggers → response over reactionSelf-soothing and nervous-system hygieneIntergenerational wisdom and impermanenceCrone life — gratitude, acceptance, creative opennessOnce you've listened to the podcast, answer this question: Where are you currently reacting on autopilot? Pick one trigger you felt this week, and write a 3-line script for how Future-You will respond next time — breath first, voice second, action last. Share your thoughts with me over on Instagram @crone.rising.pod or by email at [email protected] me if you want to be a guest - or with feedback!Crone Rising is for every woman who’s done being quiet and done being small. We’re not here to fade. We’re here to rise — unapologetic, unmuted, and unmissable. Connect with Lee Currie Subscribe, share, and leave a review if Crone Rising resonates. Your voice matters.

In this episode of Crone Rising, Tracy Trafford shares her thoughtful journey of embracing relevance from within. From honouring laugh lines and quirky hair choices to celebrating small milestones with her partner, Tracy reflects on living a life of intention, nurturing mental health, and building a legacy of love and curiosity. Together, Lee and Tracy explore the shifting rhythms of motherhood, the power of self-care, and the joy of celebrating life’s everyday wins.Key Topics CoveredRelevance as an internal practice, not external validationEmbracing age, individuality, and authenticityParenting adult children and navigating evolving relationshipsThe role of curiosity, humour, and play in staying vibrantTravel as a pathway to connection and perspectiveThe importance of intentional celebration and marking milestonesBuilding supportive partnerships and communitiesSelf-care practices: yoga, book clubs, trivia, and restorative ritualsOnce you've listened to the podcast, answer this question: What rituals or practices help you stay curious and celebrate life as you age? Share your thoughts with me over on Instagram @crone.rising.pod or by email at [email protected] me if you want to be a guest - or with feedback!Crone Rising is for every woman who’s done being quiet and done being small. We’re not here to fade. We’re here to rise — unapologetic, unmuted, and unmissable. Connect with Lee Currie Subscribe, share, and leave a review if Crone Rising resonates. Your voice matters.

In this deeply resonant conversation, Nancy Drope reflects on resilience, independence, and breaking generational patterns of silence and struggle. She shares how her yoga practice, astrology, and oracle cards ground her in optimism while guiding her journey as a grandmother of six. Together with Lee, Nancy explores themes of fierce self-compassion, gratitude, and the importance of play as a radical act in a culture obsessed with productivity. This episode is a call to embody unconditional love and to claim relevance in every season of life.Key Topics CoveredMaintaining visibility and relevance in a culture that erases older womenThe influence of grandmothers as independent role modelsBreaking cycles of trauma, grief, and emotional repressionPractising fierce self-compassion and kindness toward oneselfTools for grounding: yoga, astrology, oracle cards, optimismGratitude as both starting place and destinationReframing resilience without glorifying hardshipThe power of play and joy as radical, healing practicesAfter you listen to this episode, consider what practices — whether play, gratitude, or fierce self-compassion — help you stay visible and grounded in a world that often tries to erase women as we age? Share your reflections with me on Instagram @crone.rising.pod or by email at [email protected] me if you want to be a guest - or with feedback!Crone Rising is for every woman who’s done being quiet and done being small. We’re not here to fade. We’re here to rise — unapologetic, unmuted, and unmissable. Connect with Lee Currie Subscribe, share, and leave a review if Crone Rising resonates. Your voice matters.

In this solo reflection, Lee Currie threads together wisdom from recent Crone Rising conversations with Nancy Irons-Murray, Danielle Rousseau, and Wendy Jackman. She explores themes of reinvention, validation, peace, and truth-telling — and how these stories model a different way to age with curiosity, soft power, and honesty. Lee shares her own takeaways and invites listeners to consider where in their own lives they might need to reinvent, maintain peace, or finally tell the truth — out loud.Key Topics CoveredThe courage of reinvention as a path to ongoing relevance (Nancy)The power of validation, boundaries, and soft power (Danielle)The necessity of truth-telling to break silence and heal (Wendy)How curiosity, peace, and truth reshape our relationship with agingLee’s personal reflections on how each guest’s wisdom landed in her own lifeAfter you listen to the podcast, answer these questions: Where in your life do you need reinvention? Where do you need peace? Where do you need to tell the truth? Choose one, or choose all — try it this week. Then share your reflections with me on Instagram @crone.rising.pod or by email at [email protected] me if you want to be a guest - or with feedback!Crone Rising is for every woman who’s done being quiet and done being small. We’re not here to fade. We’re here to rise — unapologetic, unmuted, and unmissable. Connect with Lee Currie Subscribe, share, and leave a review if Crone Rising resonates. Your voice matters.

In this conversation, Wendy Jackman joins Lee to explore what it means to stay visible in a culture that often demands silence and invisibility—especially for women. Wendy shares her journey through adoption, navigating a narcissistic parent, and learning to recognize the patterns of dissociation that shaped her life. Together, they unpack the generational myths of independence, the economic forces that make people disappear, and the importance of art, writing, and storytelling in reclaiming presence and truth.Key Topics CoveredAdoption, gratitude myths, and generational silenceParenting shifts: from “don’t cuddle” to interconnectednessEconomic precarity and invisibility in societyDissociation as survival and the struggle to return to presenceCreativity as healing and resistanceThe impact of streaming on artists and cultural valueFamily truths, loss, and reclaiming connection through storyWendy offers a powerful reminder that owning our stories is how we resist invisibility. What stories from your own life have you been holding in silence? What might happen if you gave them a voice? Share your reflections with me on Instagram @crone.rising.pod.Text me if you want to be a guest - or with feedback!Crone Rising is for every woman who’s done being quiet and done being small. We’re not here to fade. We’re here to rise — unapologetic, unmuted, and unmissable. Connect with Lee Currie Subscribe, share, and leave a review if Crone Rising resonates. Your voice matters.

In this intimate conversation, Danielle Rousseau shares her journey of moving from the high-stakes world of critical care nursing into the softer, slower rhythms of Cronehood. She speaks about the hunger for validation, the quiet wisdom found in friendship, and the courage it takes to reclaim visibility after years of invisibility. From her “Gang of Bandits” coffee shop sisterhood to her deeply personal astrology and tarot practice, Danielle embodies the balance of empathy, boundaries, and soft power. Listeners will find themselves nodding along as she reflects on people-pleasing, finding peace, and the permission to say no without apology.Key Topics CoveredThe importance of validation in midlife and beyondFinding support and belonging through her “Gang of Bandits”The transition from high-adrenaline nursing to softer rhythms of retirementBoundaries, empathy, and the practice of soft powerPeople-pleasing and the courage to say noStorytelling, astrology, and tarot as tools of self-discoveryMaintaining peace as a non-negotiable practiceDanielle reminds us that visibility, validation, and peace don’t just appear — they’re practices. After you listen this week, I invite you to reflect: Where are you still bending yourself into a pretzel for others, and where can you say no to honour your own peace? Share your reflections with me on Instagram @crone.rising.podText me if you want to be a guest - or with feedback!Crone Rising is for every woman who’s done being quiet and done being small. We’re not here to fade. We’re here to rise — unapologetic, unmuted, and unmissable. Connect with Lee Currie Subscribe, share, and leave a review if Crone Rising resonates. Your voice matters.

In this rich and generous conversation, retired educator Nancy Irons-Murray shares how a life rooted in curiosity and compassion keeps her relevant, active, and deeply connected to the world around her. From her early years breaking barriers in the Canadian military to her decades in the classroom and her ongoing work leading battlefield tours for high school students, Nancy reflects on the power of presence, legacy, and lifelong learning. We talk about the invisible labour of the sandwich generation, the emotional depth of youth, the role of women in the military, and why sometimes the smallest gestures leave the deepest impact. A beautiful reminder that relevance isn’t something you chase — it’s something you embody.Key Topics CoveredWomen’s leadership in military and educationThe power and privilege of teachingLiving legacy through letters from former studentsBattlefield tours and emotional educationNavigating the sandwich generationEmbracing reinvention in retirementPartnership, patience, and the long game of marriageAfter you listen to the podcast, answer this: What stories shaped the version of you that exists today? Whether it was a teacher who remembered your name, a partner who showed up when you least expected it, or a moment that made history feel personal — take a moment to reflect. What have you taught others simply by being yourself? We’d love to hear about the lessons, legacies, and “you had to be there” moments that still echo through your life. Share your thoughts over on Instagram @crone.rising.pod or drop a comment on Substack.Text me if you want to be a guest - or with feedback!Crone Rising is for every woman who’s done being quiet and done being small. We’re not here to fade. We’re here to rise — unapologetic, unmuted, and unmissable. Connect with Lee Currie Subscribe, share, and leave a review if Crone Rising resonates. Your voice matters.

In this deeply reflective solo episode, Lee Currie weaves insights from three powerful Crone Rising conversations—with Sharyn Flood, Gabrielle St. George, and Cathy Zielske—into a tapestry of truth, resonance, and reclamation. More than a recap, this is a spiral of reverence: for joy reclaimed, rage awakened, and peace hard-earned. Lee explores the archetypes of seeker, sword, and hearth, and invites listeners to consider where they land on the map of their own becoming. This episode honours relevance not as performance but as presence. It’s a call to return to self—again and again—with tenderness, truth, and fire.Key Topics CoveredThe spiral nature of the Crone journeyJoy after divorce and solo travel (Sharyn Flood)Political truth-telling and aging as power (Gabrielle St. George)Therapy, body image, and maternal healing (Cathy Zielske)Archetypes of the seeker, the sword, and the hearthRedefining relevance beyond visibilityThe sacredness of root seasons, blooming, and transformationAfter you listen to the podcast, answer this: Which of these archetypes speaks to you right now?Are you the Seeker, like Sharyn—curious, courageous, ready to choose joy?The Sword, like Gabrielle—unapologetic, purposeful, a firebrand for truth?The Hearth, like Cathy—grounded, intentional, holding space for peace?Or maybe you’re moving between them. Maybe you hold all three.Send your reflections to @crone.rising.pod on Instagram. Tell us how you’re staying visible to yourself. Because eldering is a culture—and we’re building it together.Text me if you want to be a guest - or with feedback!Crone Rising is for every woman who’s done being quiet and done being small. We’re not here to fade. We’re here to rise — unapologetic, unmuted, and unmissable. Connect with Lee Currie Subscribe, share, and leave a review if Crone Rising resonates. Your voice matters.

In this refreshingly honest conversation, Cathy Zielske brings her signature candour to the Crone Rising table. From garden-variety neuroticism to hard-earned peace, Cathy shares how years of therapy—not time alone—gave her the emotional intelligence that now shapes her relationships, her work, and her sense of self. Together with Lee, they unpack the cultural pressures around body image, the myths of midlife wisdom, the invisible labour of motherhood, and the powerful choice to stay curious, outspoken, and unapologetically visible in a world that still wants to shrink women as they age. This is an episode for anyone who’s ever felt “too much,” or not enough.Key Topics CoveredThe myth that age automatically brings wisdomHealing neurotic patterns through long-term therapyEmotional intelligence and personal growth in midlifeBody image, smoking, and diet culture from a Gen X lensShifting from self-obsession to outward curiosityModelling healthy behaviour for adult childrenThe radical choice to speak out (even on social media)Why staying home can be a revolutionary actScrapbooking as therapy and creative outletWhat it means to find your seat at the table, on your termsAfter you listen to the podcast, answer this: What did you believe wisdom would look like at this stage of life? Was it peace, freedom, or maybe just finally giving fewer f*cks? Cathy’s story reminds us that growth doesn’t happen just because the calendar turns. It takes work, courage, and the occasional ass-kicking therapist. What have you unlearned about who you’re supposed to be? Come tell us over on Instagram @crone.rising.pod — we’d love to hear your version of aging unapologetically.Text me if you want to be a guest - or with feedback!Crone Rising is for every woman who’s done being quiet and done being small. We’re not here to fade. We’re here to rise — unapologetic, unmuted, and unmissable. Connect with Lee Currie Subscribe, share, and leave a review if Crone Rising resonates. Your voice matters.

What does it look like to age out loud, to speak truth without apology, and to refuse invisibility as a woman in midlife? In this electric episode of Crone Rising, author and screenwriter Gabrielle St. George brings fire, ferocity, and deep moral clarity to the mic. With her signature wit and fierce honesty, Gabrielle shares why she has no f*cks left to give — and why that might just be the most powerful place a woman can stand.From her 50th birthday awakening to her refusal to stay silent on political and human rights issues, Gabrielle challenges the cultural scripts written for women over 50 and invites us to burn the old rulebook. She speaks boldly about platform loss, social media cowardice, the weaponization of anti-aging culture, and the illusion of “neutrality” in times of moral crisis.This is a conversation about staying relevant by staying awake — through lifelong learning, critical thinking, and courageous community-building. It’s about knowing who you are, what you stand for, and how you show up when it matters most. Whether you’re gray-haired or Botoxed, married or wildly single, outspoken or just finding your voice — Gabrielle’s call to take up space will resonate.No filter. No appeasement. All power. Tune in.Key Topics CoveredRelevance and visibility after 50Political activism and moral courageSocial media backlash and resilienceConsumerism, capitalism, and climate impactScandinavian models of community supportCritical thinking and educationMoral opinions vs. political opinionsAging, autonomy, and personal choiceAfter you listen to the podcast, answer this: What’s one truth you’ve kept quiet about—out of fear of offending, losing someone, or rocking the boat?Now ask yourself: if you had no f*cks left to give, what would you say out loud? What would you stand up for? What would you no longer tolerate?This week, Gabrielle St. George reminds us that our silence can cost more than our comfort. So here’s your invitation to get honest — with yourself and with the world.Come tell me: What would you say if you weren’t afraid to be judged? Head over to Instagram and share your truth in the comments or DMs @crone.rising.pod.Text me if you want to be a guest - or with feedback!Crone Rising is for every woman who’s done being quiet and done being small. We’re not here to fade. We’re here to rise — unapologetic, unmuted, and unmissable. Connect with Lee Currie Subscribe, share, and leave a review if Crone Rising resonates. Your voice matters.

In this deeply honest episode, Sharyn Flood reflects on what it means to reclaim relevance and visibility later in life. With humility and a touch of feistiness, she shares stories of parenting, career in engineering, dating after 50, and travelling to over 50 countries. From choosing joy and freedom over expectation, to upgrading her phone for photography and navigating life with her dog — Sharyn reminds us that personal growth is ongoing, self-trust is everything, and the best adventures might still be ahead.Key Topics CoveredRelevance and visibility as internal workGendered childhood expectationsEngineering career and proving worthDivorce, dating, and midlife loveChoosing self over societal normsThe healing role of dogs and travelFacing fears: snorkelling and self-trustMatching her age to countries visitedParenting adult sonsJoy, tattoos, and letting go of “shoulds”After you listen to the podcast, answer this: What does visibility mean to you — not in the eyes of others, but in your own reflection? Like Sharyn, how are you reclaiming your relevance right now? Come tell us @crone.rising.pod on Instagram, we'd love to hear what makes you still relevant.Text me if you want to be a guest - or with feedback!Crone Rising is for every woman who’s done being quiet and done being small. We’re not here to fade. We’re here to rise — unapologetic, unmuted, and unmissable. Connect with Lee Currie Subscribe, share, and leave a review if Crone Rising resonates. Your voice matters.

In this solo reflection, Lee Currie weaves together the insights and energy of three delightfully distinct Crone Rising guests: Claire Barron-Sluga, Pat Sanagan, and Judy Azzopardi. Each woman offers a unique perspective on relevance, aging, and showing up on her own terms. From fierce kindness to full-bodied boundaries, this episode invites listeners to consider what it means to age awake — and unapologetically.Which story stirred something in you? Claire’s fierce kindness? Pat’s permission to rest? Judy’s boundary wisdom? I’d love to hear what landed.KEY TOPICS COVEREDFeminine leadership as presence, not performanceSovereignty and knowing when to step backRelevance as a daily decisionThe power of relational infrastructureAging well with grace, clarity, and communityLetting go during the waning moonAfter you listen to the podcast, answer this: Where in your own life are you ready to stop disappearing? And, What boundary, truth, or small gesture might call you back to relevance on your own terms? Come share your story with us on Instagram @crone.rising.pod -- we'd love to hear what makes YOU still relevant.Text me if you want to be a guest - or with feedback!Crone Rising is for every woman who’s done being quiet and done being small. We’re not here to fade. We’re here to rise — unapologetic, unmuted, and unmissable. Connect with Lee Currie Subscribe, share, and leave a review if Crone Rising resonates. Your voice matters.

In this candid and richly layered conversation, Judy Azzopardi reflects on what it means to remain relevant after a lifetime of corporate hustle, family roles, and personal reinvention. At 70, Judy is still working in real estate, still growing, and still defying the cultural expectations that women should fade quietly into the background. We talk about the hard-won wisdom of climbing the corporate ladder, stepping back to care for family, re-entering the workforce, and rebuilding a deeply connected life rooted in friendships and fun. With wit and wisdom, Judy reminds us: relevance isn't something you're granted — it's something you claim.Key Topics CoveredRedefining relevance at 70 and beyondLife after corporate leadership and burnoutNavigating visibility and boundaries as a mother of adult childrenBuilding a community from scratch in a new townReinvention after divorce and job transitionWhy female friendships are foundational — not optionalPacking light, traveling boldly, and saying yes to new experiencesWhy fun, education, or meaning must be present — or it’s a noAfter you listen to the podcast, answer this: Who am I now?  Whether it's after a job change, a family transition, or just a new season of life — Judy’s story is a powerful reminder that reinvention can begin at any age. What part of your identity are you ready to reclaim or rediscover? Come share your story with us on Instagram @crone.rising.pod — we’d love to hear what makes you still relevant.Text me if you want to be a guest - or with feedback!Crone Rising is for every woman who’s done being quiet and done being small. We’re not here to fade. We’re here to rise — unapologetic, unmuted, and unmissable. Connect with Lee Currie Subscribe, share, and leave a review if Crone Rising resonates. Your voice matters.

In this rich and resonant episode, Lee Currie sits down with Pat Sanagan — nurse, mother, grandmother, and lifelong advocate — for a candid conversation about the evolving nature of visibility, introversion, parenting, and power as we age. From navigating family dynamics to letting go of the need to please, Pat shares what it means to lead with compassion, tell the truth with grace, and raise a family (and a life) grounded in presence. This one’s for anyone learning to honour their energy, stand tall in their values, and pass on wisdom without losing themselves in the process.KEY TOPICS COVEREDVisibility and introversion as we ageFeminism and faith: exiting institutions that silence womenParenting four kids with presence and purposeAdvocating without apologyGrandparenting: wonder and restraintMusic, memory, and multigenerational connectionLetting go of people pleasingLearning when to stay and when to step backAfter you listen to this episode, answer this: What does visibility look like for you now? Is there a part of your life where you’ve chosen to step back—or step forward—on your own terms? Share your story with us over on Instagram @crone.rising.pod or tag someone who needs to hear Pat’s wisdom.Text me if you want to be a guest - or with feedback!Crone Rising is for every woman who’s done being quiet and done being small. We’re not here to fade. We’re here to rise — unapologetic, unmuted, and unmissable. Connect with Lee Currie Subscribe, share, and leave a review if Crone Rising resonates. Your voice matters.

In this warm, wise, and deeply affirming episode, Lee sits down with facilitator and community-builder Claire Barron-Sluga for a conversation about connection, aging, and the value of being seen. From the fatigue of Zoom life to the gentle rebellion of choosing presence over productivity, Claire offers a clear and courageous call to remember our worth — and to see it in others. This is a conversation about self-deprecation and social diversity, kindness and courage, and the quiet power of showing up anyway.Key Topics Covered:Invisibility vs. irrelevanceSocial connection across differenceTechnology fatigue and Zoom cultureCommunity-building in rural lifeThe relief of releasing societal expectationsThe metaphor of the “inner archeologist”Support groups and safe vulnerabilityAfter you listen to the podcast, answer this: What small action can you take today to feel seen, or to help someone else feel seen? Come share it with me on Instagram @crone.rising.pod — or better yet, share it in person with someone in your world.Text me if you want to be a guest - or with feedback!Crone Rising is for every woman who’s done being quiet and done being small. We’re not here to fade. We’re here to rise — unapologetic, unmuted, and unmissable. Connect with Lee Currie Subscribe, share, and leave a review if Crone Rising resonates. Your voice matters.

This week’s Crone Rising episode is a solo reflection — a conversation between you and me, rooted in what I learned from three powerful women: Robin Blackburn, Catherine Taylor, and Mary Elizabeth Babcock.Each of them gave me something I didn’t expect:A permission slip.To dance in the chaos.To stop waging war on my body.To choose truth over pleasing.And now I’m offering one to you.Because we’re not done becoming.We’re just getting warmed up.Key Topics Covered:Becoming as a lifelong practiceJoy, sovereignty, and service as acts of resistanceCrone wisdom as integration, not conclusionThe sacredness of asking “what feels true now?”Women as living permission slips for one anotherHealing through honest storytellingAfter you listen to the podcast, answer this: What permission slip do you need right now? Write it. Speak it. Share it. You don’t need to wait for someone to hand it to you — but if it helps, borrow mine.DM me on Instagram @crone.rising.pod - or send a quick note to [email protected] and tell me what this episode stirred in you. I want to know. I want to witness.Text me if you want to be a guest - or with feedback!Crone Rising is for every woman who’s done being quiet and done being small. We’re not here to fade. We’re here to rise — unapologetic, unmuted, and unmissable. Connect with Lee Currie Subscribe, share, and leave a review if Crone Rising resonates. Your voice matters.

Mary Elizabeth Babcock brings warmth, intelligence, and spiritual depth to this conversation about what it really means to age well. With stories about work, wellness, stewardship, spirituality, creativity, and reinvention, she invites us to reflect on our relationship to visibility, value, and vitality. From learning to set boundaries to embracing imperfection, Mary Elizabeth shares hard-won wisdom from a life of ongoing self-discovery. This episode is a soft place to land and a powerful call to honour your own unfolding — no matter your age or stage.Key Topics Covered:Crone wisdom and visibilityCuriosity as a tool for lifelong relevanceMentorship across generationsEntrepreneurship and women-owned businessesLetting go of judgment and reclaiming choiceCreative pursuits and personal agency in later lifeAfter you listen to the podcast, answer this: What are you doing in this season of life that your younger self never would have dreamed of?Come share with us on Instagram - or send a quick note to [email protected] me if you want to be a guest - or with feedback!Crone Rising is for every woman who’s done being quiet and done being small. We’re not here to fade. We’re here to rise — unapologetic, unmuted, and unmissable. Connect with Lee Currie Subscribe, share, and leave a review if Crone Rising resonates. Your voice matters.

Catherine Taylor is a radiant example of intentional living and unapologetic self-expression. In this intimate conversation, we explore her evolving relationship with beauty, vitality, and sovereignty as a woman unapologetically in her power. With wit, warmth, and the wisdom of one who has lived fully, Catherine invites us to stop performing and start creating lives that are soft and strong. From navigating grief to finding joy, Catherine shares how to stop performing and start becoming. Key topics covered:Living a curated and intentional lifeReclaiming embodiment and body wisdomWomen’s vitality, power, and truth-tellingReleasing shame and owning beautySovereignty and community as pathways to healingAfter you listen to the podcast, answer this: What kind of life are you ready to reclaim?Come share with us on Instagram - or send a quick note to [email protected] me if you want to be a guest - or with feedback!Crone Rising is for every woman who’s done being quiet and done being small. We’re not here to fade. We’re here to rise — unapologetic, unmuted, and unmissable. Connect with Lee Currie Subscribe, share, and leave a review if Crone Rising resonates. Your voice matters.

In this radiant opening guest episode of Crone Rising, host Lee Currie welcomes Robin Blackburn - an unapologetic 55 year old debut novelist and content marketer who's joyful energy and fierce authenticity light up the mic. Robin shares her decision to write her first book at 53, driven by her desire to see older women represented on the page. Together, Lee and Robin explore creativity, confidence, and courage in midlife. This conversation is an invitation to trust your timing, honour your voice, and reclaim your story.Key topics covered:The lack of midlife representation in literature and mediaStarting fresh at 53 and staying the course despite doubtFamily dynamics and the surprise of creative courageVisibility, aging unapologetically, and making the best choice for youAfter you listen to the podcast, answer this: Where in your life could joy be a guiding practice, not just a fleeting emotion?Come share with us on Instagram - or send a quick note to [email protected] NOTE: Due to an editing SNAFU, this episode does not run a full 26+ minutes; it runs 18+ minutes. Text me if you want to be a guest - or with feedback!Crone Rising is for every woman who’s done being quiet and done being small. We’re not here to fade. We’re here to rise — unapologetic, unmuted, and unmissable. Connect with Lee Currie Subscribe, share, and leave a review if Crone Rising resonates. Your voice matters.

In this debut episode of Crone Rising, your host, Lee Currie, shares the heart and soul behind this podcast - why it was created, who it's for, and what you can expect. This is a love letter to all the women who are done shrinking, silencing, and sidelining themselves. It's for the seekers, the storytellers, and the sovereigns-in-the-making. Join me as we reimagine the Crone, not as an ending, but as a beginning - powerful, visible, and vibrant. Key topics covered:Visibility in midlifeThe Crone as a feminist archetypeStorytelling as legacy workMaking space for joy, rebellion, and reinventionWhy this podcast existsAfter you listen to the podcast, answer this: What does rising mean to you right now?Come share with us on Instagram - or send a quick note to [email protected] along @crone.rising.pod on Instagram, drop by Substack for Lessons in a Good Life, or visit leecurrie.com for behind-the-scenes stories, quotes, and conversation prompts. Text me if you want to be a guest - or with feedback!Crone Rising is for every woman who’s done being quiet and done being small. We’re not here to fade. We’re here to rise — unapologetic, unmuted, and unmissable. Connect with Lee Currie Subscribe, share, and leave a review if Crone Rising resonates. Your voice matters.