A gentle reflection on the pull to keep going, the struggle to stop, and the grace that comes when we return to simple practices of rest, nourishment, and presence.

This episode was recorded on a quiet drive at the end of a creative, slightly chaotic day.

In these gentle minutes, I reflect on the deep pull to keep producing—even when my body and spirit are quietly asking me to pause. There’s chamomile tea, cottage cheese, a stone wall, and the sweet noticing of one of my children. There’s also wrestling—with momentum, nourishment, screens, and the unspoken fear of what happens if I truly stop.

In all of it, I found a whisper of grace.

A return to presence.

A reminder that our bodies are not machines to be pushed—they are temples to be tended.

This episode also includes a brief, grace-filled teaching on hydration, blood sugar balance, and nervous system support—why these rhythms matter, and how they help us feel grounded and safe in our bodies. It’s a gentle entry point into functional nutrition through a Christ-centered lens.

If you’ve ever wondered how to stop when everything in you says keep going...

If you’ve ever struggled to believe that rest is allowed, even before everything’s finished...

This is for you.

May you find the courage to pause—and rest in the grace of enough.

Resources Mentioned:

• Perimenopause nutrition favorites: ingrainedliving.com/perimenopause-supplements/
• Water filtration system we love and use in our home (affiliate link)

If this episode brought you a moment of rest, would you please subscribe or leave a short review—it quietly helps more women find their way here too.

About the Podcast

Nourishing Her Midlife Rest is a faith-rooted podcast for Christian women navigating perimenopause, menopause, and the stretching seasons of midlife. If you’re weary from chronic symptoms, emotional overload, or the pressure to hold it all together—you’re not alone.

I’m Bethany—a Registered Dietitian, functional nutritionist, and holistic life coach—and I’m here to walk with you, body and soul, through rhythms of rest, healing, and restoration.

In each episode, we explore the deeper story behind your fatigue, untangle confusing symptoms with compassionate insight, and rediscover the sacred invitation to nourish your health and your heart from the inside out.

Because you don’t have to hustle for healing.

You just need a place to return to rest.

Let’s Walk Together

If something in this episode resonated with you—

if you’re tired of navigating this weary season alone—

I’d be honored to walk with you.

My 1:1 coaching offers a sacred space to gently untangle the symptoms and the story,

so you can feel steady again—in your body and your soul with a personalized plan for perimenopause nutrition and hormone health and rhythms that anchor your day in rest not hustle.

Take your first step by scheduling a Welcome Hour at ingrainedliving.com/welcome-hour

Stay Connected

Join my Ingrained Living Letters—weekly emails filled with soulful reflections, nourishing insights, and quiet invitations I don’t share anywhere else.

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For more resources and to explore the full rhythm of this work, visit ingrainedliving.com

Supplements for Perimenopause:

I share some of my favorite trusted supplements for perimenopause at ingrainedlving.com/perimenopause-supplements

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It quietly helps other women find their way here too.

Disclaimer

This content is intended for educational and informational purposes only.

It is not medical, psychological, or nutrition therapy advice and does not establish a client relationship.

Please consult your trusted healthcare provider for personalized care.

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