Fireside Rebels with Carole Ann Leishman

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Fireside Rebels with your host Carole Ann Leishman, is a podcast for women in midlife who are done playing by the old rules. We combine the warmth of a cozy fireside chat with the bold grit of a life well-lived. Each episode explores how women are reclaiming their spark—whether that’s through new adventures, career pivots, or radical self-care—proving that midlife isn't a crisis; it’s a revolution. Get ready to ignite your second act!

  1. 6d ago

    Gerrimae's POWER SURGE! Her next reinvention is helping other women in midlife kick some ass!

    My pal Gerrimae is back with another reinvention! Now she has become certified as a Menopause Coach and is offering a 6-week program to women in the qathet region on the upper Sunshine Coast of BC in the town of Powell River build strength, mobility and muscle; journal through the hard stuff; and build a community of women ready to start kicking things into high gear in their next chapter! This is right up my alley so I may have to join them! For more info: solmotioncollective.ca "That isn't a hot flash, it's a POWER SURGE!!" #menopausesupport #midlifehealth #getstrong #liftheavysh!t

  2. Sep 9

    What are you waiting for? Start something new!

    I know trying new things can be hard and frustrating getting through the initial learning curve, but you know it's going to be 10X harder to start something new the longer you wait, right?! We aren't getting any younger and you never know when circumstances might change and you could lose your chance to start that new thing you have always wanted to try. Yes, I'm talking wingfoiling again in this episode because it's so frickin awesome! But it is also a good example of how learning new things can open up all kinds of epic opportunities! Access my Reinvention BS Detector here: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1ISdVgxvZ7ORWbEgGW0WndB6aNNwemnlz/edit?usp=sharing&ouid=111838641824042152825&rtpof=true&sd=true

  3. Sep 1

    Tired of political chaos? Women can bring sanity & civility back to politics! Please help!

    Today’s episode takes a detour from our usual midlife reinvention chat to tackle what is happening right in front of us: escalating trade wars, political exhaustion, and the everyday reality facing both Canadians and Americans. Between soaring grocery costs, checking product labels to buy local, and watching the news feel like an endless circus, it is easy to feel burnt out. After decades of caretaking, working, and holding everything together, women in our 40s, 50s, and beyond often just want to curl up with a good book, bake sourdough, and protect our peace. Self-care is essential, but complacency isn't an option when our future and our communities are on the line. Today’s episode takes a detour from our usual midlife reinvention chat to tackle what is happening right in front of us: escalating trade wars, political exhaustion, and the everyday reality facing both Canadians and Americans. Between soaring grocery costs, checking product labels to buy local, and watching the news feel like an endless circus, it is easy to feel burnt out. After decades of caretaking, working, and holding everything together, women in our 40s, 50s, and beyond often just want to curl up with a good book, bake sourdough, and protect our peace. Self-care is essential, but complacency isn't an option when our future and our communities are on the line. In this episode, we discuss: The impact of cross-border trade tensions and why buying local matters Moving past burnout to find our collective voice Why we urgently need midlife women running for local office, volunteering, and leading in our communities How small grassroots actions can restore common sense and civility

  4. Aug 23

    Soulpiphany: Interview with Cindy Seer Anderson - Find Your Guides

    Do you ever wonder if the flashes of intuition you sometimes get are coming from somewhere other than your analytical brain? Do you wish you could get clarity and confidence in the decisions you are trying to make? My conversation with Cindy "Seer" Anderson may just shed some light on those questions and more. We had a great discussion about her reinvention which is leading me to want to go deeper on the subject for myself. Stick around for a very enlightened unpacking! www.soulpiphany.com

  5. Aug 17

    Stop Fading into the Background! Your Midlife Reinvention Doesn't have to be Overwhelming!

    It's disappointing that so many women in midlife feel they are too old to learn anything new or try something hard or finally do the thing that has always been in the back of their mind that they wanted to try "someday" but now they are exhausted and think they should just slow things down and go quietly into their final years. In my opinion midlife is not a winding down, it's a second wind with zero f**ks left to give! Don't wait another moment to do the thing that is calling out to you or to tell your story. F**k the haters and naysayers! You can do anything you want to! You're a Badass Rebel Soul so let's kick some ass in this next chapter!

  6. Aug 7

    F**K AI & F**K Wildfire Smoke - a Grumpy Rebel Rant

    Some days you just need to rant!! I am sick of AI! I am sick of climate change deniers! I am sick of asshats speeding through playground zones!! I am literally sick of wildfire smoke! Maybe it's all just too much. Maybe I'm too much! But this is me: unaltered, unfiltered, authentically me and this is what I have to say today! Take it or leave it. But right now I'm kinda wishing we could go back to a time before AI and climate change. F**K!

  7. Jul 26

    Stuck in Midlife? Create a "Character" to Rewrite Your Next Chapter

    Does it ever feel too intimidating to show up as yourself in challenging rooms or for tough conversations and you wish you could become someone else. Guess what?! You can! In today's episode I'm sharing some tips I learned from a lifetime of acting and creating characters and let you in on a little secret: creating a character that you can step into who is bolder, braver and doesn't give a sh!t is what separates those who stay quiet in the corner from those who stand up, speak their minds and get sh!t done!

  8. Jul 11

    Perfect Unfolding - Interview with Author Kristy Halvorsen

    I’m thrilled to share with you my joyful and insightful conversation with best-selling author, solo adventure traveller, exploration guide/coach/mentor and total badass, Kristy Halvorsen. Kristy is living proof that we can do anything we set our sights on if we just let ourselves be open to the “tickles of our soul” that niggle at us constantly once we are open to listening and receiving. If you are curious and open to some wonderful insights from Kristy and her Airstream "Coddiwomple", then grab a beverage, pull up a comfy seat and enjoy this chat with Kristy Halvorsen. Check out Kristy’s wonderful book: Perfect Unfolding: Seven Years of Life-Changing Solo Adventure, One Year That Broke Me Open perfectunfolding.com kristyhalvorsen.com Solo-travel, true human connection, courage, grit and an open tender soul

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Fireside Rebels with your host Carole Ann Leishman, is a podcast for women in midlife who are done playing by the old rules. We combine the warmth of a cozy fireside chat with the bold grit of a life well-lived. Each episode explores how women are reclaiming their spark—whether that’s through new adventures, career pivots, or radical self-care—proving that midlife isn't a crisis; it’s a revolution. Get ready to ignite your second act!

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  • Creator
    Carole Ann Leishman
  • Years Active
    2026
  • Episodes
    25
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © 2026 Carole Ann Leishman