“Purpose” is an audacious idea that purports to shape our lives. We’re not so sure about that. We put our thinking faces on and take a look at the purpose we decide for ourselves, the purpose others discover in us, and whether this whole “purpose” thing is as singular as we’ve been told.

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--Chapters--

• (00:00) - Intro
• (01:53) - Flummoxed by Purpose
• (06:20) - One or Many
• (13:54) - Unique Contributions
• (20:22) - Stay Present
• (25:08) - Close

Hosted by Trudy Callaghan and Lisa Austin

Produced by Odvod Media

Audio Engineering by Steve Glen

Original music by Darrin Hagen

Robin Pacific is a Canadian writer and visual artist. She is a highly credentialed, single malt drinking Anglican socialist. And she is a crone. Embodying all that and more, Robin joins us in a thought-provoking discussion about identity, grief and creativity.

See Robin Pacific’s work: https://www.robinpacific.ca/

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--Chapters–

• (00:00) - Intro
• (04:04) - Collage
• (09:35) - Words + Images
• (15:30) - Grief Speak
• (18:36) - Dayne
• (24:14) - Naked
• (28:48) - Seasons
• (31:23) - Ephemeral
• (34:59) - Transformative
• (40:16) - Close

--References--

Pacific, Robin. (2024) Skater Girl, An Archeology of the Self. Guernica Editions. Gananoque, ON, CAN.

--Credits—

Hosted by Trudy Callaghan and Lisa Austin

Produced by Odvod Media.

Audio Engineering by Steve Glen.

Original music by Darrin Hagen.

Since posting our “Stuff of Life” episode, we’ve been thinking more about how a life can be depicted in things. Our friend, Jane Bisbee, joins us to further celebrate the joy and history of the treasures we collect and what happens when it’s time to let them go.

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--Chapters--

• (00:00) - Intro
• (03:39) - Interesting Things
• (08:22) - Stewardship
• (12:46) - Layers
• (16:49) - Pass It On
• (23:23) - Destinations
• (33:03) - Photos
• (38:17) - Treasures
• (41:09) - Close

1. Peter Pauper Press. (2015) I’m Dead, Now What! Planner. Peter Pauper Press. Rye Brook, NY, U.S.
2. Find. https://findedmonton.com/

--Credits—

Hosted by Lisa Austin and Trudy Callaghan

Produced by Odvod Media.

Audio Engineering by Steve Glen.

Original music by Darrin Hagen.

Bucket lists are tricky. They can help explore dreams and desires to fulfill in a lifetime. They can also become a list of to-dos before death, shaping expectations about the future. We talk about these lists in the face of limited time, and celebrate the journey of becoming.

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--Chapters--

• (00:00) - Intro
• (00:35) - Time
• (07:27) - Opportunity
• (10:36) - Self Acceptance
• (15:14) - Living Ahead
• (19:16) - Doing Your Best
• (22:52) - Integrity
• (28:44) - Becoming
• (32:15) - Close

1. Reiner, R. (2007). The Bucket List [Film]. Warner Bros. Zadan/Meron Productions. Two Ton Films. Castle Rock Entertainment. Storyline Entertainment.
2. Ferguson, Melanie. “The Case For Bucket Lists: Busting Myths and Changing Mindsets” [Blog Post]. postcardsandplaces.com. January 4, 2024.
3. Ufuoma, Jessica. “How Ditching My Bucket List Has Helped Me Travel More” [Blog Post]. theufuoma.com. November 17, 2017.
4. Ware, Bronnie. (2011) The Top Five Regrets of the Dying: A Life Transformed by the Dearly Departed.” BalboaPress. Bloomington, IN.
5. Nouwen, Henri J.M. (1992) The Return Of The Prodigal Son, A Story of Homecoming. Doubleday. New York, NY.

--Credits—

Hosted by Trudy Callaghan and Lisa Austin

Produced by Odvod Media.

Audio Engineering by Steve Glen.

Original music by Darrin Hagen.

Inspired by listener email, we talk about what to do with all the “stuff” we acquire through our lives. The stuff we cherish, the stuff that anchors us and the stuff that holds the memories of those we love.

We don’t have all the answers, we want to hear from you! Send us your thoughts at https://cronecast.ca/contact.

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Read this show's blog at CroneCast.ca for in-depth thoughts on topics covered in this episode.

--Chapters--

• (00:00) - Intro
• (01:53) - Archivists
• (06:07) - Touchstones
• (12:24) - Home Finding
• (15:57) - Intentional Purpose
• (20:00) - Hold Them
• (24:12) - Honour Them
• (30:03) - Enjoy
• (35:42) - Close

--References--

1. Walsh, Peter. (2006) It’s All Too Much: An Easy Plan for Living a Richer Life with Less Stuff. Free Press. New York, U.S.
2. Walsh, Peter. (2017) Let it Go: Downsizing Your Way to a Richer, Happier Life. Rodale Books. Pennsylvania, U.S.

--Credits—

Hosted by Trudy Callaghan and Lisa Austin

Produced by Odvod Media.

Audio Engineering by Steve Glen.

Original music by Darrin Hagen.

Don’t die before you’re dead. Others might say it’s time to get out of the way to make space for someone younger, but not us. We crones can support younger generations and keep living our own lives to the fullest.

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--Chapters--

• (00:00) - Intro
• (00:49) - Someone Else’s Time
• (07:48) - Wild + Precious
• (14:43) - Finite Beings
• (20:35) - Exit Cues
• (22:36) - Close

1. Oliver, Mary. (1990). The Summer Day. In House of Light. Beacon Press. Boston, MA.
2. Alfred, Lord Tennyson. (1922). Ulysses. Poetry Foundation.
3. Chin, J. (Director). Vasarhelyi, E.C. (Director). (2023). Nyad [Film]. Black Bear. Mad Chance. Zurich Avenue.

--Credits—

Hosted by Trudy Callaghan and Lisa Austin

Produced by Odvod Media.

Audio Engineering by Steve Glen.

Original music by Darrin Hagen.

Falling down hurts - literally and figuratively. It hurts the body, it hurts one’s dignity, and it reveals our total lack of control over the world around us. Come compare bruises, metaphorical and real.

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--Chapters--

• (00:00) - Intro
• (01:03) - Don’t Avert Your Eyes
• (05:52) - Oof!
• (09:46) - “Cast”
• (12:17) - Face It
• (14:50) - The Wind Down
• (18:46) - What will I want?
• (22:27) - Close

1. Bolen, Jean Shinoda. (2003) Crones Don't Whine: Concentrated Wisdom for Juicy Women. Conari Press. Massachusetts, US.
2. Cloud, Henry. (2006) Integrity: The Courage to Meet the Demands of Reality. Harper Business. California, US.
3. Milton, J. (1673). Sonnet 19: When I consider how my light is spent. https://www.poetryfoundation.org/poems/44750/sonnet-19-when-i-consider-how-my-light-is-spent

--Credits—

Hosted by Trudy Callaghan and Lisa Austin

Produced by Odvod Media.

Audio Engineering by Steve Glen.

Original music by Darrin Hagen.

Don’t avert your eyes! We crones look at the hard stuff head-on. It takes courage, curiosity and grit. Muster your inner-crone as we look life (and the mirror) in the eye.

Read Trudy and Lisa's Bios: CroneCast.ca

Read this show's blog at CroneCast.ca for in-depth thoughts on topics covered in this episode.

Share your questions and comments at https://cronecast.ca/contact. We want to hear from you about all things crone.

--Chapters--

• (00:00) - Intro
• (00:46) - Crones Don’t Whine
• (05:19) - Gravity and Perspective
• (12:03) - Acquired Knowledge
• (15:32) - I Don’t Want No Satisfaction
• (22:28) - Unexpected Wisdom
• (25:12) - Close

--References--

1. Bolen, Jean Shinoda. (2003) Crones Don't Whine: Concentrated Wisdom for Juicy Women. Conari Press. Massachusetts, US.

--Credits—

Hosted by Trudy Callaghan and Lisa Austin

Produced by Odvod Media.

Audio Engineering by Steve Glen.

Original music by Darrin Hagen.