Betty H. Blackman

Visionary Author | Faith Community Nurse | Health Educator

For more than three decades, Betty H. Blackman, MPH, BSN, BS.Ed, RN, has dedicated her life to empowering others to live healthier, more meaningful lives through faith, education, and service. A registered nurse, certified health educator, and faith community nurse, Betty combines her deep spiritual conviction with her professional expertise to empower people to live from the inside out—strengthening the connection between spirit, mind, and body.

As the author and architect of the DIET & LIVE movement, Betty helps individuals and organizations embrace a lifestyle guided by the Holy Spirit and grounded in practical wellness. The acronym D.I.E.T. stands for Desire, Initiative, Endurance, and Trust, which lead to the outcomes of L.I.V.E.—Longevity, Improvement, Vitality, and Enjoyment. Her transformative book, DIET & LIVE: Living From the Inside Out, provide tools for spiritual renewal, mental resilience, and physical health through reflection, community support, and faith-driven action. Coaching and support groups for more in-depth understanding and direction and provide a way for those interested in pursuing their purpose to help others.

Betty’s journey began as both a calling and revelation over 25 years ago. She recognized that while many wellness programs focused on the body and mind, few addressed the spirit as the true starting point of healing. Through scripture, prayer, and holistic health practices, Betty developed DIET & LIVE to bridge that gap—helping others realign their lives so that God speaks to the spirit, the spirit speaks to the mind, and the mind speaks to the body.

Her professional background includes decades of experience in nursing, health education, and corporate consulting. She is the founder of Health Spectrum Worksite Solutions, a health and safety company, and continues to serve her community through the People Empowering People Project (PEPP), a nonprofit that fosters wellness and spiritual well-being. Betty has also served as a Chaplain and active member of the Health and Wellness Ministry at Payne Avenue Baptist Church in Knoxville, TN.

A graduate of The University of Tennessee (Master of Public Health; Bachelor of Science in Education) and The Catholic University of America (Bachelor of Science in Nursing), Betty is also a Certified Case Manager (CCM) and a proud member of Upsilon Chi Chapter, Chi Eta Phi Sorority, Inc., Upsilon Chi Chapter, where she has served in multiple leadership roles, including President, Vice President, and Chaplain.

Today, Betty is leading a growing community of churches, health professionals, and wellness practitioners who are becoming licensed DIET & LIVE partners—using her framework to start support groups, faith-based workshops, and wellness programs across the country.

Her mission remains clear:

“To empower individuals to achieve a balance of spirit, mind, and body—allowing the Holy Spirit to lead and guide them toward transformation from the inside out.”