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 COVERED

• Feminine leadership as presence, not performance
• Sovereignty and knowing when to step back
• Relevance as a daily decision
• The power of relational infrastructure
• Aging well with grace, clarity, and community
• Letting go during the waning moon

After 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?

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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.

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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 Covered

• Redefining relevance at 70 and beyond
• Life after corporate leadership and burnout
• Navigating visibility and boundaries as a mother of adult children
• Building a community from scratch in a new town
• Reinvention after divorce and job transition
• Why female friendships are foundational — not optional
• Packing light, traveling boldly, and saying yes to new experiences
• Why fun, education, or meaning must be present — or it’s a no

After 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.

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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.

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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. irrelevance
• Social connection across difference
• Technology fatigue and Zoom culture
• Community-building in rural life
• The relief of releasing societal expectations
• The metaphor of the “inner archeologist”
• Support groups and safe vulnerability

After 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.

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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.

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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 practice
• Joy, sovereignty, and service as acts of resistance
• Crone wisdom as integration, not conclusion
• The sacredness of asking “what feels true now?”
• Women as living permission slips for one another
• Healing through honest storytelling

After 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 hello@leecurrie.com and tell me what this episode stirred in you. I want to know. I want to witness.

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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.

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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 visibility
• Curiosity as a tool for lifelong relevance
• Mentorship across generations
• Entrepreneurship and women-owned businesses
• Letting go of judgment and reclaiming choice
• Creative pursuits and personal agency in later life

After 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?

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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.

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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 life
• Reclaiming embodiment and body wisdom
• Women’s vitality, power, and truth-telling
• Releasing shame and owning beauty
• Sovereignty and community as pathways to healing

After you listen to the podcast, answer this: What kind of life are you ready to reclaim?

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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.

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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 media
• Starting fresh at 53 and staying the course despite doubt
• Family dynamics and the surprise of creative courage
• Visibility, aging unapologetically, and making the best choice for you

After 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 hello@leecurrie.com.

PLEASE NOTE: Due to an editing SNAFU, this episode does not run a full 26+ minutes; it runs 18+ minutes.

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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.

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