Tarot Cards in the Doctor's Bag: Healing Beyond Science

Thoughts or comments? Send us a text!Have you ever felt the powerful pull of something unexplainable, something that science alone couldn't quite capture? That's the fascinating territory we explore with Dr. Sue McCreadie, a holistic pediatrician who has expanded her practice in surprising ways to help women navigate their midlife transitions.Dr. Sue shares her remarkable journey from conventional medicine to a holistic approach that embraces both scientific understanding and what some might call magic—those extraordinary influences that defy simple explanation. With warmth and wisdom, she reveals how numerical tarot became an unexpected tool in her practice, helping women connect with their subconscious patterns and unlock personal archetypes that guide their growth.The conversation takes a deep dive into what Dr. Sue calls "second adolescence"—that transformative period in our 40s, 50s, and 60s when hormonal shifts coincide with profound questions about identity and purpose. We explore her framework of four midlife personality types (Visionary, Inspirational, Giver, and Detail Mamas), each with unique gifts and challenges. These insights provide a compassionate map for women wondering who they are beyond their roles as mothers, partners, or professionals.Perhaps most powerfully, Dr. Sue addresses the fear many women have that personal growth will damage their relationships. Her experience suggests the opposite—that authentic development typically strengthens our connections or gives us the clarity to consciously choose new paths. The key lies in embracing uncertainty, following the "breadcrumbs" of joy, and trusting that what lights us up will lead us where we need to go.Whether you're navigating hormonal changes, relationship shifts, or simply feeling called to something more, this episode offers both practical wisdom and soulful encouragement. Take Dr. Sue's personality quiz at drsuemccreadie.com and discover how understanding your essential nature can help you stop "shoulding" all over yourself and start living with authentic joy. Because when women rise, we truly do raise the vibration of the world.Support the showBUY ME A COFFEE or SUPPORT ALFIE'S TREAT STASHLearn more about my book, Nature Knows: Grow and Thrive through the Wisdom of Plants HERE.Comments about this episode? Suggestions for a future episode? Email me directly at [email protected]. Want to be a guest on No Shrinking Violets Podcast for Women? Send Mary Rothwell a message on PodMatch, here: https://www.podmatch.com/hostdetailpreview/noshrinkingvioletsFollow me on Facebook and Instagram, and check out my website!