When Christmas Finds Us Tired — A Gentle Reflection for Midlife Women
On Rest, Frailty, and Being Met Where We Are in Advent

This is a quiet Christmas reflection from Bethany, offered especially for women in midlife who may be carrying fatigue shaped by changing hormones, perimenopause, and the layered demands of this season.

As Christmas approaches, many women arrive weary—not because they’ve done something wrong, but because life has asked a lot of them.

Rooted in John 1:14, this episode reflects on the mystery of the Incarnation: a God who did not wait for calm or perfection, but entered frailty, interruption, and need—and chose to dwell there.

This is a gentle pause for weary hearts.
A reminder that Christmas was never about performing peace, but receiving presence.

What if your cravings aren’t the problem—but a message from a deeper place?
In this episode, we explore emotional eating in perimenopause through a compassionate, story-centered lens—one that listens rather than shames.
Because sometimes, what you need isn’t more willpower—it’s someone to sit beside you and listen with love.

If you’re ready for personalized support, Bethany offers virtual nutrition therapy and holistic care for women in Tennessee and surrounding states. Learn more or schedule a session at ingrainedliving.com.

You know those days when even simple feels hard? When meals, rest, and everyday care take more energy than you have to give?
In this episode, Bethany shares three gentle rhythms of self-care for Christian women walking through perimenopause and the stormy seasons of midlife. You’ll learn how to simplify nourishment, release perfection, and find rhythms that help your hormones and heart feel safe again.

If you’re ready for personalized support, Bethany offers virtual nutrition therapy and holistic care for women in Tennessee and surrounding states. Learn more or schedule a session at ingrainedliving.com.