Come, Beloved… You Belong.
This is a sanctuary for the woman who was never truly mothered.
A quiet, sacred place to be held—not hurried.
Through tender presence, gentle reflections, whispered liturgies and lullabies,
we tend to the ache—and slowly come home to Mercy.
You were never too much.
You were just never fully held.
An unhurried space to begin exploring your story with grace.
A 7-day rhythm of rest and reflection for the unmothered heart.
You shouldn’t have to silence your story to be faithful.
But many women arrive here carrying a quiet grief—
a wound without a name, often stirred by tender seasons or everyday moments.
Maybe you had a mother.
Maybe you feel like she tried.
Maybe your physical needs were met.
Maybe she showed up in ways others praised.
But still—something essential went unmet.
And that can feel confusing…
especially when you can’t quite name what was missing,
only that something was.
“I have a mom, but I don’t feel like I was ever truly mothered…”
If you’ve ever said these words, you’re not alone.
And you’re not dishonoring her by telling the truth.
Mothered by Mercy™ is a soul care sanctuary
for Christian women who never felt truly mothered.
This is for you, dear one—
a tender word for the unmothered heart, from Bethany.
A Healing That Cradles First
Here, your story is safe.
Your tears are welcome.
Your healing does not have to be earned.
Begin Here, With Mercy
Held by Mercy: A 7-Day Rhythm of Rest
Gentle reflections for the unmothered heart
Held by Mercy is a slow, sacred rhythm of voice-led reflections—
morning mercies and evening blessings—
crafted for the Christian woman who carries the ache of a mother wound.
Each day offers a quiet invitation:
to rest,
to receive,
and to be mothered with gentleness and grace.
You don’t have to hold it all anymore.
Here, you are allowed to be held.
P.S. I’m preparing something lovely for you—and you’ll be the first to know when it’s ready.
A Sanctuary for the
Unmothered Heart
Here’s what you’ll receive when you step through the doorway:
- A Welcome Hour — a one-time, sacred session to share your story
- The Spoken Journey — tender, voice-led chapters of the unfolding book, Mothered by Mercy, shared with you first
- Monthly Tea Time — live readings, soft reflections, and space for your questions or your silence
This is not a course.
Not a checklist.
It’s presence.
Come. Let’s begin together.
This sacred space—Mothered by Mercy™—lives quietly within the greater sanctuary of Ingrained Living™
While Mothered by Mercy™ cradles the wounds of the unmothered heart,
Ingrained Living™ listens to the quiet needs of the body and spirit.
Some women arrive here through the ache of emotional neglect.
Others through the weariness of the body.
Many through both.
Whether you come from soul-tiredness, symptom-weary days, or both—
this is a place to begin gently.
A Grace-Filled Path Forward
You don’t have to figure it all out before you begin.
I’ll help you find your next faithful step during your Welcome Hour—whether you’re ready for deep work or just need a place to rest.
1.
Schedule Your Welcome Hour
A gentle, complimentary conversation with Bethany to help you slow down, feel seen, and begin naming what you need—without fixing or rushing.
2.
Discern Your Pathway
Together, we’ll listen to your body and story to find the healing space that fits your season—whether it’s soul care, nutrition support, or a soft threshold offering.
3.
Begin Rooted Healing & Renewal
With grace, support, and a whole-person framework, you’ll take the next step toward feeling like yourself again—physically, emotionally, and spiritually.
Come, shall we begin? Let’s take that first rooted step together.
Meet Your Guide
Hello, I’m Bethany—a registered dietitian, functional nutritionist, ICF-certified Christian coach, and soul care practitioner.
I’m also a woman who’s walked the long, tender road of healing—an artist at heart, a lover of beauty, stories, and hot tea…and a guide who believes that wholeness begins with listening.
I created Ingrained Living not just as a wellness practice, but as a sacred estate of rest and renewal. A place where the whole woman—body, mind, and spirit—is gently held, deeply heard, and faithfully guided home to wholeness.
I’ve been there. I know the ache of trying harder and still not feeling better…still not feeling whole.
With advanced training in functional nutrition and food sensitivity work (MRT/LEAP), and a soul-rooted background in transformational coaching, I bring both science and sacred care to your healing journey.
But I’m not here to fix you.
I’m here to walk beside you—as you begin to listen, soften, and return to the woman God created you to be.
Whether we meet for nutrition care, story-honoring coaching, or a quiet threshold offering, I’ll be with you—helping you listen to what your body and spirit are saying, and walking forward in peace.
Come as you are. Let’s begin with rest.
I’m not here to fix you. I’m here to walk beside you as you come home yourself, to wholeness, and to the One who created you
with love.
Come, shall we begin?
Rooted in Place. Flourishing in Purpose.
Ingrained Living took root in 2016—first as a private functional nutrition therapy practice supporting women with autoimmune conditions, hormonal imbalances, chronic pain, fatigue, and digestive struggles.
In a world full of confusion and restriction, I offered something gentler: clarity, nourishment, and answers no one else had helped them find.
Over time, it blossomed into something more—a sanctuary of healing for the whole woman: body, mind, and spirit.
But it wasn’t until we moved our family of seven to the Farm at Rivendell—after a sacred pause to tend to my own deeper healing and the deep needs of our family—that Ingrained Living blossomed into what it was always meant to be.
Tucked away in the rolling hills of Tennessee, this sacred place—with its tree-lined paths, cozy fireplaces, stone walkways, and tranquil stillness—became more than just our home.
It became a living sanctuary.
A place of embodiment, belonging, and deep restoration—both for us and for the women I now serve.
It became a living picture of the healing I invite others to experience: grounded, gentle, grace-soaked, and whole.
You’ll find elements of Rivendell sprinkled throughout Ingrained Living—in the photographs that capture early dawn light through the trees or blazing sunsets across the fields…
in the original watercolor artwork I create from my little studio corner…
and in the healing that inspires my written and spoken reflections.
Every element is a reflection of the beauty I’ve been entrusted with here—and a glimpse of the sacred rest I long to share with others.
Whether we meet together in person or online, every part of Ingrained Living is woven with the same heart:
to offer rest, restoration, and a place to come home—to yourself, and to the One who created you with love.
Two pathways to healing, both rooted in rest.
One quiet beginning.
Explore my two signature healing pathways below—one for body and one for soul—each a gentle invitation to wholeness, rooted in grace and honoring the sacred story you carry.
Ingrained Restoration
A body-rooted pathway for deep physical healing &
inflammation relief
For the woman who’s weary from symptoms—digestive issues, fatigue, hormonal imbalance, or chronic inflammation—and longs for clarity, calm, and a plan that works with her body.
This pathway combines functional nutrition, advanced personalized testing, and whole-person rhythms of nourishment and rest.
It’s about healing from the inside out—without shame,
restriction, or overwhelm.
Ingrained Renewal
A soul-tending pathway for deep spiritual rest &
identity restoration
For the woman who feels soul-tired, unseen, or disconnected from who she truly is—and longs for stillness, clarity, and a sacred return to herself and the One who created her in love.
This pathway is rooted in transformational coaching, spiritual reflection, and a slower rhythm of renewal that honors your story.
It’s a grace-filled invitation to come home to the woman
God created you to be.