Crone Rising with Lee Currie

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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 world that wants you to be invisible?" The life experience of each guest will inform 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.

  1. Season 1, Episode 19 Trailer

    Crone Rising with Lee Currie | Season 1 Trailer

    Grab your tea, leash up the dog, or hide in your car. With warmth, wit, and a healthy dose of humour, your host, Lee Currie, explains why Crone Rising, a podcast for women who refuse to fade quietly into the background is designed to fit into your busy life, offering inspiration, wisdom, and unapologetic conversation without demanding hours of your day. Join me in reimagining the Crone years, not as a quiet retreat but as the best chapter yet.   Key topics covered: Making time for yourself in a too-busy lifeVisibility, aging, and honouring your ageReinvention and late-in-life beginningsWhy Crone beats Maiden and MotherAfter you listen, answer this: What are you finally ready to stop caring about? Come share with us on Instagram - or send a quick note to hello@leecurrie.com. Follow along @crone.rising.official on Instagram or drop by Crone Rising on Substack for behind-the-scenes stories, quotes, and conversation prompts.  Text me if you want to be a guest - or with feedback!

  2. 10/29/2025

    EPISODE 018 | Linda Sivertsen: Gratitude, Grace, and the Creative Life

    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 Covered Staying 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: What is one dream, one conversation, or one part of yourself that you've been putting off for "someday" And, what small step could you take this week to begin living it now? Come share with us on Instagram - or send a quick note to hello@leecurrie.com. Follow along @crone.rising.official on Instagram or drop by Crone Rising on Substack for behind-the-scenes stories, quotes, and conversation prompts.  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.  Text me if you want to be a guest - or with feedback!

  3. 10/22/2025

    EPISODE 017 | Christine Mason Miller: Relevance is an Inside Job

    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 Covered Relevance 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: Where in your life have you been going through the motions instead of being fully present? And, what is one small way you could become more deeply engaged with your own life this week? Come share with us on Instagram - or send a quick note to hello@leecurrie.com. Follow along @crone.rising.official on Instagram or drop by Crone Rising on Substack for behind-the-scenes stories, quotes, and conversation prompts.  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.  Text me if you want to be a guest - or with feedback!

  4. 10/15/2025

    EPISODE 016 | Kirsty Spence: What’s Necessary Next

    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: What in your life feels heavier than it needs to be? And, what would become possible if you made just a little more room for what truly matters to you? Come share with us on Instagram - or send a quick note to hello@leecurrie.com. Follow along @crone.rising.official on Instagram or drop by Crone Rising on Substack for behind-the-scenes stories, quotes, and conversation prompts.  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.  Text me if you want to be a guest - or with feedback!

  5. 10/01/2025

    EPISODE 015 | Kathy Clair-Hayes: Triggers, Choice Points, and Showing Up

    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 Covered Relevance 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: What's one old pattern you've outgrown...but haven't quite let go of? Come share with us on Instagram - or send a quick note to hello@leecurrie.com. Follow along @crone.rising.official on Instagram or drop by Crone Rising on Substack for behind-the-scenes stories, quotes, and conversation prompts.  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.  Text me if you want to be a guest - or with feedback!

  6. 09/24/2025

    EPISODE 014 | Tracy Trafford: Living a Life of Intention and Curiosity

    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 Covered Relevance 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: When was the last time you paused to notice that your life might already hold more goodness than you've been giving it credit for? And, what ordinary moment could you savour a little more this week? Come share with us on Instagram - or send a quick note to hello@leecurrie.com. Follow along @crone.rising.official on Instagram or drop by Crone Rising on Substack for behind-the-scenes stories, quotes, and conversation prompts.  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.  Text me if you want to be a guest - or with feedback!

  7. 09/17/2025

    EPISODE 013 | Nancy Drope: Fierce Self-Compassion and Generational Healing

    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 Covered Maintaining 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 brings you back to yourself? And, when was the last time you made space for something simply because it brought you joy? Come share with us on Instagram - or send a quick note to hello@leecurrie.com. Follow along @crone.rising.official on Instagram or drop by Crone Rising on Substack for behind-the-scenes stories, quotes, and conversation prompts.  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.  Text me if you want to be a guest - or with feedback!

  8. 09/03/2025

    EPISODE 012 | 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 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 Covered Adoption, 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. Where in your life are you being invited to become more present? And, what truth have you been ready to hear, but perhaps not quite ready to say out loud? Come share with us on Instagram - or send a quick note to hello@leecurrie.com. Follow along @crone.rising.official on Instagram or drop by Crone Rising on Substack for behind-the-scenes stories, quotes, and conversation prompts.  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.  Text me if you want to be a guest - or with feedback!

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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 world that wants you to be invisible?" The life experience of each guest will inform 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.

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  • Creator
    Lee Currie
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    19
  • Rating
    Explicit
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    © 2026 Crone Rising with Lee Currie
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