The Overgiving Crash: How to Renew Your Strength for the Holidays #189
Have you ever noticed that after pouring out love, hosting, caring, cooking, cleaning, and trying to make everything meaningful for everyone… your body suddenly crashes?
In today’s episode, Bonnie unpacks the Overgiving Crash — that drained, blank, emotional dip that often hits right after big holidays and busy seasons. You’ll learn why it happens, what your body is trying to tell you, and how God gently meets you in those weary places.
Bonnie also explains the cortisol dip — the biological drop that leaves you feeling tired, foggy, or flat after you’ve been “on” for days — and shares the simple soul care shift that can restore your spark as you enter the Christmas season.
Learn how to help your nervous system reset… and how to let God renew your strength with tenderness and love.
Key Takeaways:
Why the “overgiving crash” happens after holidays and emotionally demanding seasons
What a cortisol dip is — and why it leaves you feeling drained or suddenly exhausted
How God restores your strength when you pause and let Him care for your tired heart
The science behind anticipatory joy — and why choosing one small thing you love lifts your mood
A simple soul care practice to help you reconnect with peace as the holiday season begins
Breath PrayerInhale: You renew my strength
Exhale: You are my hope
Scripture
“He gives strength to the weary and increases the power of the weak…
Those who hope in the Lord will renew their strength.” — Isaiah 40:29–31
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