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Aging
Dementia
Cronecast
Italy
Breast Cancer
Friendship
Divorce
Edmonton
Hope (psychology)
Time
Caregiving
Gift Economy
Bologna, Italy
Reciprocity
Over 50
Third Trimester Of Life
Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
Power Of Attorney
Grief
Other Oriented Hope

Are you crone curious? Are you an older, wise woman with bewilderingly accurate intuition? Revel in the wisdom, experience and intuition older women offer the world. Trudy Callaghan and Lisa Austin explore the gifts and challenges of being in the second half (third trimester?) of life.

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Trudy reflects on a challenging month — and the importance of boundaries in the face of chaos. With the topic of boundaries in mind, we to return to some of the wisdom around boundaries and relationships Janelle Drisner shared with Lisa and Trudy bac... more

While Lisa is recovering, Trudy is joined by producer Caitlin Hart for a conversation about resilience, listening to your gut and borrowing the experience of older friends.

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Trudy is joined by her friend Sandra Huculak for a conversation about the lessons she’s learned through health challenges, the importance of small conversations in her long career in communications and balancing an incredible career with raising a fa... more

This week, Trudy is joined by her friend Jane Bisbee to continue a conversation which began in 2024 with episode 12, Stuff of Life — Part 2. Jane returns to CroneCast to reflect on how her relationship to things has changed, the value of time and how... more

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Recent Guests

Caitlin Hart
Producer, writer, editor, producer of podcasts, standup comedian
Episode: Future Crone Caitlin Asks the Questions
Sandra Huculak
Longtime professional in communications and community engagement; former executive leader
Former health care/WO engagements; various non-profits
Episode: Start with a Conversation
Jane Bisbee
Friend of the host offering perspectives on downsizing and aging
Episode: The Stuff of Life is Time
Denise Larsen
Professor in the Faculty of Education, University of Alberta; Associate Dean of Research
University of Alberta
Episode: Rerelease: Hope: What’s the Best That Can Happen?
Helen Metella
Journalist, writer, editor
Former guest on previous episode
Episode: Caregiving Crones: The Nitty Gritty of Dementia Care
Janelle Drisner
Frequent guest on Crone Cast, practitioner
Episode: All's Well That Ends Well
Krista Vernoff
Writer featured in CroneCast writing workshop
Unspecified guest on CroneCast
Episode: Give and Take
Denise Larson
Guest discussed hope and related themes
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Episode: Give and Take
Molly Peacock
Guest mentioned as an expert/guest this year
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Episode: Give and Take

Hosts

Trudy Callaghan
Host of CroneCast
Lisa Austin
Co-host of CroneCast

Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars from 26 ratings
  • Love this!

    I just stumbled on your Podcast and wow! Thank you for digging into and showing pure curiosity around these topics!

    I work in finance and it truly is a man’s world. I struggle with most of the topics you have brought forward and I question many of the same things!

    My opinion about “mansplaining” is that the behavior itself needs accountability. Being a man or a woman needs no accountability. I do agree that there needs to be other words to identify actions of “mansplaining”, being a “Karen”... more

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    5
    fridays are fun with doordash
    United Statesa year ago
  • CroneCast - it’s a winner!

    Thank you Lisa and Trudy! An engaging first episode. So much to think about in my 55th year around the sun, and so much more to learn. This is a Cronedom I’d like to be a part of - to borrow the experience of others, share some wisdom, and explore & advocate for our role in the second half of our lives.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Tanja Caley
    Canada2 years ago

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The show is praised for fostering intergenerational connection and practical wisdom, with a few listeners noting it feels hopeful and empowering.
Guests and topics are described as insightful and closely aligned with real-life experiences of midlife and beyond.
Listeners appreciate the hosts' warmth and curiosity, and the approachable way topics about aging and caregiving are handled.

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Rerelease: Hope: What’s the Best That Can Happen?
Q: What role does listening play in helping someone find hope?
Listening carefully, believing the person, and staying with them in their pain is often the first and most important pathway to finding hope in therapy and everyday life.
Rerelease: Hope: What’s the Best That Can Happen?
Q: How can someone maintain hope when outcomes aren't realized?
Hope can be fostered through small, daily mental hygiene practices, paying attention to hopeful cues, and engaging in meaningful actions that build personal agency despite uncertainty.
Rerelease: Hope: What’s the Best That Can Happen?
Q: What is hope and how is it defined in your research?
Hope is the ability to envision a future in which we wish to participate, meaning a forward momentum toward something deeply meaningful, even when it involves risk and uncertainty.
Caregiving Crones: The Nitty Gritty of Dementia Care
Q: Can you walk us through a real-life scenario where the documents made a difference?
There was a moment when a hospital transport decision hinged on having the green sleeve and proper paperwork; the care facility allowed a controlled, short hospital visit with immediate blood work, guided by the documented wishes.
Caregiving Crones: The Nitty Gritty of Dementia Care
Q: What was the thing that came to mind first when you realized you'd be doing this episode again?
The focus was on practical, often-overlooked elements like paperwork, going through the finances, and setting up a health directive and power of attorney to prevent future chaos.

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Frequently Asked Questions About CroneCast

What is CroneCast about and what kind of topics does it cover?

Two longtime friends host thoughtful conversations centered on aging, wisdom, and living with intention in later life. Episodes frequently explore themes like cross-generational mentorship, caregiving, independence, creativity, and community—often anchored by personal stories, guest expertise, and practical how-tos for navigating health, relationships, and daily life after 50. A recurring strength is its warm, candid tone that blends personal experience with caregiving know-how, literary or artistic perspectives, and practical strategies for thriving in the second half of life. The show often features guests who bring lived experiences or professional insights on aging, dementia care, resilience, and creative pursuits, making it appealing t... more

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