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.
Crone Rising with Lee Currie
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 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 Covered
- The importance of validation in midlife and beyond
- Finding support and belonging through her “Gang of Bandits”
- The transition from high-adrenaline nursing to softer rhythms of retirement
- Boundaries, empathy, and the practice of soft power
- People-pleasing and the courage to say no
- Storytelling, astrology, and tarot as tools of self-discovery
- Maintaining peace as a non-negotiable practice
Danielle 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.pod
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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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