Media Rebel Unplugged
Welcome to Media Rebel Unplugged, the podcast where leaders unplug from the grind and speak the unfiltered truth. I’m Janice Becker, CEO, speaker, and author of Rebel Rising Within (Releasing March 2026). This show is your backstage pass to real conversations about business, leadership, motherhood, healing, mental health, and what it really looks like to rebuild and rise.
Each week, we feature new conversations with leaders, entrepreneurs, creatives, and change-makers who are navigating life and business.
Topics we cover:
Women in business and entrepreneurship
Women’s leadership and personal growth
Mental health, healing, and resilience for women
Motherhood, work life balance, and boundaries
Digital marketing, branding, and business strategy
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Media Rebel Unplugged
Finding Joy in Midlife. Breaking Cycles of Guilt, Grief, and Growth
In today’s episode, you’ll hear from holistic pediatrician and midlife transformation coach Dr. Sue McCreadie, who helps women in their 40s, 50s, and 60s navigate the challenges of hormones, heartbreak, grief, and healing. Learn how to move past guilt, let go of the “shoulds,” and create a life filled with meaning, purpose, and joy.This episode will inspire you to see midlife as a season of growth, resilience, and transformation.Janice and Dr. Sue dive deep into how women can reclaim joy even when life feels overwhelming, whether you’re raising kids, caring for aging parents, or learning how to prioritize yourself again.And what Dr. Sue shares in this conversation will move you. It will challenge the way you see joy. And it will equip you with practical ways to create sustainable happiness in your own life.You’ll learn:* How to shift your focus from what’s going wrong to what’s going right* Why mom guilt holds women back and how to break free from it* The role grief plays in healing and transformation* How to stay grounded in the present instead of stuck in the past or fearing the future* Why self-care and self-love are not selfish, but essentialTakeaways* Joy is sustainable when we live in the present.* All seasons of life, even the hardest, carry hidden gifts.* Self-care is essential for women to thrive.* Midlife is not the end; it’s a powerful beginning.* Healing often comes through grief and acceptance.* Shifting focus creates space for more joy.Chapters:00:00 Introduction to Dr. Sue McCready00:51 Dr. Sue's Journey into Holistic Medicine03:11 The Importance of Self-Care for Moms06:27 Shifting Focus: From What's Wrong to What's Right12:04 Life Happens For Us, Not To Us15:37 Finding Joy Amidst Grief18:25 Navigating Midlife and Parenting Aging Parents21:43 Embracing Change and New Beginnings23:40 Self-Love and Overcoming Guilt26:26 Discovering Your Midlife Personality Type QuizConnect with Dr. Sue🌐 Website: drsuemccreadie.com📝 Take the Quiz: Discover Your Midlife Personality Typehttps://www.drsuemccreadie.com/soulfull-medicine-quiz-abundantLearn more about Media Rebel Unplugged:🌐 Website: media-rebel.net📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mediarebeldigital📘 Facebook: www.facebook.com/mediarebelnet🎥 YouTube: @mediarebelunplugged 💼 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/media-rebelI’m here to give a voice to fellow Rebels. I’ll see you in the next episode.Connect with Janice💼 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/janicembecker
