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, introversion, parenting, and power as we age. From navigating family dynamics to letting go of the need to please, Pat shares what it means to lead with compassion, tell the truth with grace, and raise a family (and a life) grounded in presence. This one’s for anyone learning to honour their energy, stand tall in their values, and pass on wisdom without losing themselves in the process.

KEY TOPICS COVERED

• Visibility and introversion as we age
• Feminism and faith: exiting institutions that silence women
• Parenting four kids with presence and purpose
• Advocating without apology
• Grandparenting: wonder and restraint
• Music, memory, and multigenerational connection
• Letting go of people pleasing
• Learning when to stay and when to step back

After you listen to this episode, answer this: What does visibility look like for you now? Is there a part of your life where you’ve chosen to step back—or step forward—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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