If stress feels like a constant hum in the background and your goals keep getting heavier, this episode will feel like a deep exhale. I sit down with Dr. Sue McCreadie—holistic pediatrician and powerhouse midlife transformation coach—for a raw, compassionate conversation that untangles grief, hormones, anxiety, and the pressure to keep it all together. Dr. Sue opens up about losing her father and what the “wave of grief” actually feels like inside a busy life—kids, marriage, businesses, expectations. She explains how stress balloons when we fight reality, and how simple rituals, guided meditations, breath, and curiosity let emotion move through instead of lodging in the body. We connect this emotional work to the biology of midlife: fluctuating estrogen and progesterone, elevated cortisol, and mood shifts that can amplify anxiety. You’ll hear practical, holistic tools—protein-rich meals, strength training, sleep hygiene, sunlight, magnesium, omega-3s, somatic practices—that create a calmer baseline for your mind. We also confront the cultural script that worships productivity and fuels imposter syndrome. Dr. Sue shares a liberating approach to goals: set a clear intention, take focused action, then release attachment to the exact timing and path. And because healing can be light, we add a playful mindset shift: when life surprises you, say “That’s fascinating,” and notice how curiosity softens judgment. If you’re ready to feel vibrant, intuitive, beautiful, and empowered, this episode is your reminder that you are already enough—and that midlife can be your most joyful chapter yet. If this resonates, subscribe, share with a friend who needs it, and leave a review to help more women find their vibe. Bio Dr. Sue McCreadie is a medical doctor, mama, and midlife transformation expert who helps women in their 40s, 50s, and 60s navigate the twists of hormones, heartbreak, and emotional healing — to remember who they are: powerful beyond measure. After two decades in integrative pediatrics — and her own journey through hormonal imbalance, loss, and relationship pivots — Dr. Sue now guides midlife women through powerful personal transformations. She blends research-backed tools with soulful, lighthearted support to help them break free from low-vibe stress cycles and create lives of soul-filling, sustainable joy. Her mission is to make transformation simple, supported, and even fun — because when women rise, we raise the vibration of the world for children. Social Media and Website https://www.drsuemccreadie.com/ https://www.pinterest.com/drsuemccreadie/ https://www.instagram.com/drsuemccreadie/ https://www.facebook.com/drsuemccreadie/ Thank you for listening to the V.I.B.E. Living Podcast. If this episode resonated, please like, subscribe, and share it with a woman stepping into her next chapter. Stay connected with Lynnis and explore the V.I.B.E. Living world: 👉 https://linktr.ee/Lynnis Join the V.I.B.E. Wellness Woman Network, a community for women 40+ focused on proactive wellness, growth, and vitality. 👉 https://www.vibewellnesswoman.com Join us January 21–23, 2026 for the Midlife Awakening Summit — a powerful space to reset, realign, and awaken with clarity and confidence. 👉 https://www.vibewellnesswoman.com/midlifeawakeningsummit This chapter isn’t about fading — it’s about awakening.
