Breathe: The Stress Less Podcast

Did you know that stepping into the sunlight is one of the most powerful ways to boost your mood and restore your soul?In this episode of the Summer Soul Glow Up series, Bonnie shares how God's creation of light is not only a spiritual gift — it's also a scientific one. You'll discover how natural sunlight impacts your emotions, your energy levels, and even your sleep. Plus, Bonnie shares a personal story of how starting her mornings in the light transformed her emotional wellness during a difficult season of insomnia and burnout.This episode will inspire you to take one simple step — go outside and soak up the sunshine — and remind you that God created light to help your body and spirit heal.Key Takeaways from Today’s Soul Care:How sunlight increases serotonin and improves your moodWhy God designed light as a powerful form of healingHow habit stacking helps you build joyful, life-giving rhythmsA soul care practice to help you begin your day with calm and joyBreath Prayer:Inhale: Let there be light…Exhale: And God saw that it was good.Scripture of the Week:Genesis 1:3 – “And God said, ‘Let there be light,’ and there was light. And God saw that the light was good.”Featured Resource: FREE Soul Care Quiz at soulcarequiz.comTake the FREE Soul Care Quiz — What kind of wellness do you need most?
Feeling overwhelmed, exhausted, or stuck in survival mode? Take this free personal wellness assessment and discover which of the 4 types of soul care — emotional, physical, spiritual, or social — will help you replenish your peace and joy with God. → Take the free quiz at https://soulcarequiz.com Connect with Bonnie:Bestselling Books by Bonnie: https://amzn.to/3NpVYQdJoin the Soul Care Newsletter: https://thebonniegray.com/subscribeWatch Weekly YouTube Devotionals: https://youtube.com/thebonniegray Follow Bonnie on Instagram & Facebook:@thebonniegray Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

Have you ever looked in the mirror and felt like the outside you doesn’t reflect the vibrant, joyful person you used to be inside?In this second episode of the Summer Soul Glow Up series, Bonnie invites you to rediscover the sacred beauty of caring for yourself — not just spiritually, but physically and emotionally too. Learn how small acts of outer care, like skincare or dressing in what makes you smile, can become powerful soul care practices that awaken your joy, calm your nervous system, and reconnect you with God’s delight in you.Through biblical encouragement, science-backed wellness insight, and a vulnerable personal story about Queen Esther and skincare, Bonnie helps you let go of guilt and embrace a summer of sacred renewal.Tune into this episode to remember: your glow isn’t just about how you look — it’s about how loved, worthy, and renewed you feel in God's presence. Key Takeaways from Today’s Soul Care:• Why outer self-care can be sacred and soul-renewing• How physical care helps lower stress and calm your body• A story from Queen Esther that reshaped Bonnie’s view of skincare• How to stop putting yourself to the side and start showing up for you• A soul care ritual to help you begin glowing again this summerBreath Prayer:Inhale: I am altogether beautiful...Exhale: There is no flaw in meScripture of the Week:Song of Songs 4:7 — “You are altogether beautiful, my darling; there is no flaw in you.”Featured Resource: FREE Soul Care Quiz at soulcarequiz.comTake the FREE Soul Care Quiz — What kind of wellness do you need most?
Feeling overwhelmed, exhausted, or stuck in survival mode? Take this free personal wellness assessment and discover which of the 4 types of soul care — emotional, physical, spiritual, or social — will help you replenish your peace and joy with God. → Take the free quiz at https://soulcarequiz.com Connect with Bonnie:Bestselling Books by Bonnie: https://amzn.to/3NpVYQdJoin the Soul Care Newsletter: https://thebonniegray.com/subscribeWatch Weekly YouTube Devotionals: https://youtube.com/thebonniegray Follow Bonnie on Instagram & Facebook: @thebonniegray Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

Do you ever feel like summer is slipping by while you’re just trying to hold everything together — and forgetting what brings you joy?In this episode, Bonnie kicks off the Summer Soul Glow Up series with an encouraging invitation to stop putting yourself to the side and start creating space for what lights you up. You'll learn why joy isn't selfish — it's soul care. And how the atmosphere you create with your emotional presence shapes the memories you're making with those you love.Through personal story, science, and scripture, Bonnie shares how joy is not just a nice extra — it’s a God-designed key to your emotional and spiritual wellness. Tune into this episode to rediscover your God-given permission to enjoy life again — and take the first step in your summer soul glow up. Key Takeaways from Today’s Soul Care:Why joy is essential to your emotional and physical wellnessHow anticipatory joy boosts dopamine and helps lower anxietyWhy your glow-up blesses others (and brings joy to God)A soul care practice to help you start your joy-filled summer with intention Breath Prayer:Inhale: Delight yourself in the Lord...Exhale: And He will give you the desires of your heart. Scripture of the Week: “Delight yourself in the Lord, and He will give you the desires of your heart.” Psalm 37:4 Featured Resource: FREE Soul Care Quiz at soulcarequiz.comTake the FREE Soul Care Quiz — What kind of wellness do you need most?
Take this free personal wellness assessment and discover which of the 4 types of soul care — emotional, physical, spiritual, or social — will help you replenish your peace and joy with God. → Take the free quiz at https://soulcarequiz.com Connect with Bonnie: Bestselling Books by Bonnie:https://amzn.to/3NpVYQd Join the Soul Care Newsletter:https://thebonniegray.com/subscribe Watch Weekly YouTube Devotionals:https://youtube.com/thebonniegray Follow Bonnie on Instagram & Facebook:@thebonniegray Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

Do you ever feel like you’re just not enough — no matter how much you do or how hard you try to hold everything together? Maybe you’ve been the strong one for so long, but deep down you’re quietly wondering… Does anyone truly see me?You’re not alone — and you don’t have to keep hiding your heart.In this episode, Bonnie shares how emotional neglect and affectional deprivation create deep wounds in the nervous system — and how Psalm 139 offers healing through the power of being seen, known, and loved by God. Tune into this episode to rediscover your worth, experience how wonderfully God made you, and feel His tender presence with practical soul care tools rooted in scripture and neuroscience. Key Takeaways from Today’s Soul Care:• How emotional neglect affects your nervous system and brain chemistry• What “yada” means in Hebrew — and how God experiences your emotions• Why Psalm 139 can help heal feelings of invisibility and unworthiness• Three soul care practices to help you feel seen, known, and loved• A breath prayer to help you release self-doubt and rest in God’s loveBreath Prayer:Inhale: I praise You…
Exhale: For I am wonderfully made.Scripture of the Week:Psalm 139:14
“I praise You, for I am fearfully and wonderfully made.
Marvelous are Your works, and I know this very well.” Connect with Bonnie:Bestselling Books by Bonnie:https://amzn.to/3NpVYQdJoin the Soul Care Newsletter:https://thebonniegray.com/subscribeWatch Weekly YouTube Devotionals:https://youtube.com/thebonniegrayFollow Bonnie on Instagram & Facebook:@thebonniegray Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

Feeling emotionally exhausted from always being strong? In this episode, discover how the father wound leads to hyper-independence and disconnection from emotional wellness — and learn how soul care, science, and God’s love can help you heal and feel safe again. DescriptionHave you ever felt like you always have to be strong — even when your heart feels worn thin?Many women carry the hidden weight of father wounds — growing up without the presence of a loving father, or with a dad who was emotionally unavailable. Over time, they learn to protect themselves by becoming hyper-independent, numbing the part of their heart that still longs to be nurtured, seen, and safe.In this episode, you’ll learn how being “too strong” for too long can disconnect us from emotional wellness. Bonnie explains how father wounds often lead to hyper-independence, and how soul care helps restore trust, emotional safety, and the freedom to receive love again. Tune in to understand how hyper-independence develops as a trauma response and how it quietly impacts your ability to rest, feel connected, and be vulnerable. You’ll be guided through a breath prayer to reconnect with God’s nurturing presence, and take two practical soul care steps — rooted in scripture and science — to begin reparenting your heart and experiencing emotional wellness. Key Takeaways from Today’s Soul Care:• Why the father wound often leads to numbness or emotional shutdown• What science says about the nervous system and our need for safety• How “being strong” can block us from receiving love• Why soul care is a spiritual path to restoring vulnerability• How to gently reparent your heart with God’s truth and tenderness Breath Prayer:Inhale: He gathers the lambs in His armsExhale: and carries them close to His heart Scripture of the Week:Isaiah 40:11 —“He gathers the lambs in His arms and carries them close to His heart.”Isaiah 46:4 —“Even to your old age and gray hairs I am He, I am He who will sustain you.I have made you and I will carry you; I will sustain you and I will rescue you.” Featured Resource: FREE Soul Care Quiz at https://soulcarequiz.com Get your free personal wellness assessment – and learn which type of soul care – emotional, physical, spiritual, or social — you need most. → Take the free quiz at https://soulcarequiz.com Connect with Bonnie: Bestselling Books by Bonnie:https://amzn.to/3NpVYQd Join the Soul Care Newsletter:https://thebonniegray.com/subscribe Watch Weekly YouTube Devotionals:https://youtube.com/thebonniegray Follow Bonnie on Instagram & Facebook:@thebonniegray Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

Feeling unseen, unworthy, or like your story doesn’t matter? In this episode, discover how to rewrite your story with God’s healing love through soul care rhythms that restore your identity, peace, and emotional wellness.Podcast DescriptionHave you ever felt like your life revolves around others — while your own heart fades quietly into the background? You’re not alone. Many women feel invisible while carrying emotional burdens, pouring into others, and ignoring their own needs.In today’s episode, Bonnie shares a tender Mother’s Day moment that revealed how God had rewritten her story over time. She opens up about feeling unseen in childhood, how creating new memories changed her life, and why small soul care steps matter. You’ll be reminded that your story matters — and that healing happens when you live like God’s beloved. In today’s episode, Bonnie will help you:
• Understand why women often feel invisible while supporting others
• Discover how creating new memories rewires your brain and brings joy
• Learn the science behind why overthinking increases anxiety
• Practice a breath prayer from Isaiah to reconnect with God’s love
• Reclaim your identity with 2 practical soul care steps rooted in scripture and science Key Takeaways from Today’s Soul Care:• Why many women lose their sense of identity while carrying others’ stories
• How small acts of self-care and new experiences rewire your brain for peace
• What science says about the parasympathetic nervous system and emotional healing
• Why love isn’t just a feeling — it’s action that heals what’s been overlooked
• How to begin living the new story God is writing over your life Breath Prayer:Inhale: You call me by name…Exhale: I am Your beloved. Scripture of the Week:
Isaiah 43:1 —
“Do not fear, for I have redeemed you; I have called you by name; you are Mine.”Psalm 27:10 —
“Though my father and mother forsake me, the Lord will receive me.” Featured Resource: FREE Soul Care Quiz Take the FREE Soul Care Quiz — What kind of wellness do you need most?
Feeling overwhelmed, exhausted, or stuck in survival mode? Take this free personal wellness assessment and discover which of the 4 types of soul care — emotional, physical, spiritual, or social — will help you replenish your peace and joy with God. → Take the free quiz at https://soulcarequiz.com Connect with Bonnie: Bestselling Books by Bonnie:https://amzn.to/3NpVYQd Join the Soul Care Newsletter:https://thebonniegray.com/subscribe Watch Weekly YouTube Devotionals:https://youtube.com/thebonniegray Follow Bonnie on Instagram & Facebook:@thebonniegray Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

Feeling burned out or stretched too thin? Discover 3 science-backed and scripture-based soul care rhythms to recover peace, restore hope, and reconnect with God’s love. Podcast DescriptionAre you feeling exhausted, like you’re barely holding it together? Maybe your joy is fading and your body is sending you warning signs — like trouble sleeping, hair loss, or constant anxiety. In today’s episode, Bonnie opens up about her own story of burnout and how Jesus gently reminded her that she was worthy of care.If you’ve been carrying too much for too long, this episode will breathe hope into your soul. You’ll learn how stress affects your body and how to begin healing with 3 practical rhythms — rooted in both science and scripture — that can renew your energy and restore your spark. In today’s episode, Bonnie will help you:• Understand how chronic stress leads to burnout in your body and brain• Discover why hope (not just optimism) is the oxygen your soul needs• Practice a breath prayer from Lamentations to calm anxiety• Learn 3 healing rhythms that nourish your soul — physically, emotionally, and spiritually• Hear Jesus’ loving invitation to slow down and receive careKey Takeaways from Today’s Soul Care:• Why chronic stress affects your hair, sleep, and energy levels• What science reveals about nervous system overload and emotional exhaustion• How Jesus responded with gentleness to the burned-out and weary• The difference between optimism and biblical hope• How breath prayers and nourishment begin your path to peaceBreath Prayer:Inhale: The steadfast love of the Lord never ceases.
Exhale: Your mercies are new every morning.Scripture of the Week:Lamentations 3:21–23
“But this I call to mind, and therefore I have hope: The steadfast love of the LORD never ceases; his mercies never come to an end; they are new every morning; great is your faithfulness.”Mark 5:43
“Give her something to eat.”Featured Resource: FREE Soul Care QuizTake the FREE Soul Care Quiz — What kind of wellness do you need most?
Feeling overwhelmed, exhausted, or stuck in survival mode? Take this free personal wellness assessment and discover which of the 4 types of soul care — emotional, physical, spiritual, or social — will help you replenish your peace and joy with God. → Take the free quiz at https://soulcarequiz.com Connect with Bonnie: Bestselling Books by Bonnie:https://amzn.to/3NpVYQd Join the Soul Care Newsletter:https://thebonniegray.com/subscribe Watch Weekly YouTube Devotionals:https://youtube.com/thebonniegray Follow Bonnie on Instagram & Facebook:@thebonniegray Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

Feeling stuck in slow healing? Discover 3 scientific & biblical rhythms to calm anxiety, restore peace, and reconnect with Jesus through soul care. Podcast DescriptionDo you ever feel like you're doing all the right things to heal — but nothing seems to change? In today’s episode, Bonnie shares a vulnerable story about the anxiety of waiting for healing to come, and how Jesus met her through the Psalms in a season of slow recovery. If you’ve been feeling stuck, weary, or unsure whether healing is even happening, this episode will remind you: healing can be slow, but God is always present. You’ll be encouraged by science-backed soul care practices, gentle truth from God’s Word, and the loving invitation to rest in Jesus as you wait for your breakthrough. In today’s episode, Bonnie will help you:Understand why healing takes time — emotionally, spiritually, and neurologicallyDiscover how Jesus’ two-part healing of a blind man speaks to your slow seasonsLearn how soul care practices based on scripture and science retrain your brainPractice a calming breath prayer that anchors your soulReframe the in-between season as sacred, not stuck Key Takeaways from Today’s Soul Care:- Why your nervous system reacts to uncertainty — and how faith-focused rest helps- How Scripture meditation, music, and rest rewire anxious brain patterns- What neuroplasticity teaches us about emotional recovery- The way Psalms provide a soul rhythm for peace- How slowing down allows you to hear God’s loving whispers in the waiting Breath Prayer: Inhale: He leads me beside still waters… Exhale: He restores my soul. Scripture of the Week:Psalm 23:2“He leads me beside still waters. He restores my soul.”Mark 8:24“I see people… but they look like trees walking.” NEW Soul Care Wellness Course Mentioned: Praying the Psalms for Wellness — Registration now open!Learn how to release stress, restore peace, and renew your emotional wellness through weekly soul care rhythms rooted in the Psalms. → Sign up now at mysoulcareschool.com Connect with Bonnie: Bestselling Books by Bonnie:https://amzn.to/3NpVYQd Join the Soul Care Newsletter:https://thebonniegray.com/subscribe Watch Weekly YouTube Devotionals:https://youtube.com/thebonniegray Follow Bonnie on Instagram & Facebook:@thebonniegray Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

Do you ever feel like you’re pouring out for everyone else — but quietly running on empty inside?In today’s episode, Bonnie shares the powerful moment she woke up completely blind while traveling — and how God met her through the Psalms, rewiring her fear into peace. This episode is a gentle invitation to rest, breathe, and remember: you are worthy of care.If you’ve been feeling anxious, weary, or overwhelmed by life’s demands, this episode will encourage your soul — and offer one gentle, science-backed practice to help restore calm, clarity, and connection with God. In today’s episode, Bonnie will help you:Understand why it’s hard to care for yourself when you’re anxious or burned outLearn how the Psalms help rewire anxious thought loops into peacePractice a breath prayer that soothes your nervous system and draws you into restDiscover what Jesus turned to when He was overwhelmed — and how we can follow Him there Key Takeaways from Today’s Soul Care:Why anxiety causes your brain to generate negative waves — and how to shift them through faith-based focusThe science of neuroplasticity and how Scripture-based journaling changes the anxious brainWhy Jesus retreated to quiet places — and how He invites you to rest tooHow the Psalms became Jesus’ soul language — and how they can become yoursA simple way to prioritize your emotional wellness through God’s Word Breath Prayer: Inhale: Return to your rest… Exhale: For the Lord has been good to you. Scripture of the Week:Psalm 116:7"Return to your rest, my soul, for the Lord has been good to you." NEW Soul Care Wellness Course Mentioned: Praying the Psalms for Wellness — Registration now open!Learn how to release stress, restore peace, and renew your emotional wellness through weekly soul care rhythms rooted in the Psalms. → Sign up now at mysoulcareschool.com Connect with Bonnie: Bestselling Books by Bonnie:https://amzn.to/3NpVYQd Join the Soul Care Newsletter:https://thebonniegray.com/subscribe Watch Weekly YouTube Devotionals:https://youtube.com/thebonniegray Follow Bonnie on Instagram & Facebook:@thebonniegray Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

Podcast Description:Have you ever faced a moment so overwhelming that fear clouded every thought — and you didn’t know what to do?In today’s powerful episode, Bonnie shares a deeply personal story of the morning she woke up completely blind while traveling — and how praying the Psalms carried her through fear, uncertainty, and darkness.You'll hear how God's Word became her lifeline, why breath prayer can calm both your mind and body, and how you can experience God’s peace through the storms in your own life.If you’re feeling anxious, weary, or overwhelmed by uncertainty, this episode will bring you hope — and invite you to rest in God's faithful presence. In today’s episode, Bonnie will help you:Understand how fear affects the brain — and how God's Word rewires peaceLearn a soulful rhythm of breath prayer grounded in the PsalmsDiscover the difference between facing fear alone — and walking through it with God’s presenceBe encouraged that you don’t have to carry your worries alone Key Takeaways from Today’s Soul Care:Why fear often causes us to freeze — and how God gently invites us to move forward with HimHow praying the Psalms aloud can calm your body's stress response (and the science behind it)The difference between trying to handle fear alone — and experiencing God's comfort through prayerHow to use breath prayers when fear feels overwhelmingWhy God's goodness still follows us — even when outcomes are uncertain Breath Prayer:Inhale: Jesus, You are with me…Exhale: I will not be afraid. Scripture of the Week:Psalm 116:7"Return to your rest, my soul, for the Lord has been good to you." NEW Soul Care Wellness Course Mentioned: Praying the Psalms for Wellness — Registration now open!Learn how to release fear, restore peace, and renew your emotional wellness through weekly soul care rhythms rooted in the Psalms. → Sign up at mysoulcareschool.com Connect with Bonnie: Bestselling Books by Bonnie:https://amzn.to/3NpVYQd Join the Soul Care Newsletter:https://thebonniegray.com/subscribe Watch Weekly YouTube Devotionals:https://youtube.com/thebonniegray Follow Bonnie on Instagram & Facebook:@thebonniegray Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.