Crone Rising with Lee Currie
You already know that midlife isn’t the beginning of the end - it’s the start of something powerful. Crone Rising is hosted by Lee Currie, a storyteller, writer, and neopagan witch, bringing you weekly deep dives into the wisdom, magic, and unapologetic truth of life beyond the maiden and mother years, through conversations with guest Crones. Each 15-minute(ish) episode will start with the same question: “How do you maintain your relevance in a society that wants you to be invisible?” with the life experience of each guest informing their answer. If you’re a spiritual seeker, a rebellious soul, or a woman embracing her divine feminine power in midlife and beyond, hit subscribe and join the conversation on aging, transformation, and the mystical path of the Crone.
- Update frequency
- every 7 days
- Average duration
- 17 minutes
- Episodes
- 17
- Years Active
- 2025
EPISODE 017 | Reflection: Aging as Deepening, Not Decline
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, v…
EPISODE 016: Wendy Jackman: Adoption, Art, and the Fight to Be Seen
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 …
EPISODE 015 | Danielle Rousseau: Validation, Visibility & Soft Power
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 hu…
EPISODE 014: Nancy Irons-Murray: Wisdom at the Crossroads of History and Humanity
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 h…
EPISODE 013 | Reflection: The Spiral Path to Relevance
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, …
EPISODE 012 | Cathy Zielske: Age Does Not Guarantee Wisdom
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…
EPISODE 011 | Gabrielle St. George: No F*cks Left To Give
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 S…
EPISODE 010 | Sharyn Flood: Reclaiming My Relevance
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, care…
EPISODE 009 | Claire, Pat, and Judy: On Kindness, Sovereignty, and Staying Sharp
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…
EPISODE 008 | Judy Azzopardi: There’s No Crying in the Boardroom (But There Is Wine at Book Club)
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 i…
EPISODE 007: Pat Sanagan on Choosing Visibility: Aging, Advocacy, and Authenticity
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, intro…
EPISODE 006: Claire Barron-Sluga a Conversation on Being Seen, Heard, and Valued
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. Fro…
EPISODE 005: Living Permission Slips (What I Learned from Robin, Catherine, and Mary Elizabeth)
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 Ba…
EPISODE 004: Mary Elizabeth Babcock on Curiosity, Relevance, and the Wisdom to Say No
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, crea…
EPISODE 003: Catherine Taylor Lives a Sovereign Life with Vitality, Beauty, and Boundaries
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 sovereignt…
EPISODE 002: Robin Blackburn is Writing New Narratives for Women in Midlife
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 authen…
EPISODE 001: Welcome to Crone Rising (aka, Who the Hell is Lee Currie?)
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 t…