006 | Midlife Crisis or Perimenopause Symptoms? Christian Encouragement for Women in Their 40s and 50s Facing Hormone Changes, Emotional Stress, and Trauma Recovery

Are you facing emotional stress, exhaustion, or identity questions in your 40s or 50s? Wondering if it’s a midlife crisis—or perimenopause symptoms no one prepared you for?In this compassionate, faith-rooted episode, Bethany offers encouragement and clarity for Christian women navigating hormone changes, emotional overwhelm, and the deeper healing that midlife can unlock.Through a raw Sunday-night story and holistic insights, she gently reframes this season not as a breakdown…but as an awakening to deeper healing.What if your “midlife crisis” is actually an invitation to healing—body and soul?In this tender episode, Bethany explores what it really means when emotions rise, rest disappears, and old patterns feel impossible to maintain in midlife. Drawing from a deeply personal Sunday-night moment and holistic health insight, she offers a soul-safe reframe:This isn’t a breakdown.It’s an awakening to deeper healing.You’ll hear:– A story about “Sunday at 11” emotions and the moment her husband asked, “How long were you planning to hold that in?”– Why midlife often surfaces what’s been buried—especially for women with a history of trauma or chronic stress– What hormone shifts in perimenopause can do to your emotional and physical resilience– Why what’s changing in your body might mirror what’s changing in your soul– A gospel-rooted invitation to steward your body with compassion, not criticismBethany also shares a glimpse of what’s ahead in this midlife mini-series:– How to support your nervous system when emotions feel overwhelming– The best supplements for perimenopause and midlife women (linked in the show notes)– Why blood sugar balance matters more now than ever– How to listen to your body like it’s a wise friend—not a problem to fixResources Mentioned:Bethany’s favorite supplements for midlife women: ingrainedliving.com/perimenopause-supplements/About the PodcastNourishing Her Midlife Rest (formerly The Ingrained Living Pathway) 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 TogetherIf 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.Take your first step by scheduling a Welcome Hour at ingrainedliving.com/welcome-hourStay ConnectedJoin my Ingrained Living Letters—weekly emails filled with soulful reflections, nourishing insights, and quiet invitations I don’t share anywhere else.Sign up at: www.ingrainedliving.com/lettersFor more resources and to explore the full rhythm of this work, visit ingrainedliving.comShare the GraceIf this podcast has been a comfort or encouragement to you,one of the kindest ways to support it is to subscribe, leave a review,and share it with a friend who needs rest.It quietly helps other women find their way here too.Behind the ScenesThis podcast is hosted on Hello Audio—my favorite way to share private audio with grace and ease.Curious about starting your own private or public podcast?Start your free trial here. (Affiliate link)DisclaimerThis 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.Full disclaimer: ingrainedliving.com/disclaimer© 2025 Ingrained Living. All rights reserved.All words and resources shared here are crafted with care. Please do not copy or distribute without written permission.