Breathe: The Stress Less Podcast

Do you feel tired of always giving… always showing up… always being the one others rely on?

Maybe you’ve been carrying responsibilities for so long, you don’t even remember what it feels like to simply receive.

In this episode, Bonnie shares a personal story of returning to a childhood place of faith and experiencing unexpected healing— without needing to lead, perform, or have a role.

You’ll discover the science behind how constantly giving can lead to burnout—and how stepping into “beginner’s joy” can help you feel better, lighter, and energized again.

If you’ve been feeling drained or overwhelmed, this episode will help you experience rest, reconnect with God in a gentle way, and rediscover the science of joy without pressure.

Key Takeaways
Why always being the one who gives can lead to burnout
What “beginner’s joy” is and how it helps you receive again
The Science: How a beginner’s mindset reduces stress and renews your energy
Why experiencing life (not controlling it) brings peace and joy
A simple practice to help you rest, receive, and feel refreshed
Breath Prayer
Inhale: Come to me, all who are weary…

Exhale: I will give you rest…
Scripture
“Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest.”
— Matthew 11:28
"Sweet Like Jasmine" by Bonnie Gray
Memoir of the Year by ECPA
→ https://amzn.to/4dIEE3b

"Beginners: The Joy and Transformative Power of Lifelong Learning" by Tom Vanderbilt
→ https://amzn.to/41FKMFS
→ Take Bonnie's Soul Care Courses:
Breathe Joy with Jesus:
Create Happy Wellness Rhythms to Cultivate Joy with God's Promises
Register at https://thebonniegray.com/soulcareschool/
Breathe Rest with Jesus:
A Loving Course to Create Wellness Rhythms of Peace with God’s Promises
Register at https://thebonniegray.com/soulcareschool-breatherest/
Praying the Psalms for Wellness:
A Lifegiving 8-Week Wellness Course to Release Stress, Renew Peace & Find Rest for Your Heart
Register at https://thebonniegray.com/soulcareschool-prayingpsalms/
→ Take the FREE Soul Care Quiz at soulcarequiz.com
Get your personal wellness assessment and learn which area of soul care you need most.
→ Eucalyptus Shower Steamers for instant calm at Bonnie's Soul Care Store
Join the Soul Care Newsletter:
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Watch YouTube Devotionals:
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Bestselling Books by Bonnie:
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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 keep replaying something in your mind… wishing you had done it differently?

Maybe it’s a conversation, a decision, or a moment you regret. And no matter how much you think about it, you can’t seem to find peace.

In this episode, Bonnie shares a personal story about a stressful experience that caught her in a loop of replaying negative thoughts, and how she moved from anxiety into calm, hopeful action.

You’ll discover why replaying negative thoughts increases stress and keeps you stuck—and how choosing prayerful optimism can free you to a healthier perspective.

If you’ve been stuck replaying something from the past, this episode will help you release regret, feel supported by God’s presence, and take your next step forward with peace.

Key Takeaways
Why replaying negative thoughts keeps you stuck in stress
How “prayerful optimism” shifts your perspective without ignoring reality
What science says about rumination and emotional well-being
How imagining Jesus with you creates safety and clarity
A simple practice to interrupt replay loops and return to peace

Breath Prayer
Inhale: I cast my anxiety on You…

Exhale: Because You care for me…

Scripture
“Cast all your anxiety on Him because He cares for you.”
— 1 Peter 5:7
→ Take Bonnie's Soul Care Courses:
Breathe Joy with Jesus:
Create Happy Wellness Rhythms to Cultivate Joy with God's Promises
Register at https://thebonniegray.com/soulcareschool/
Breathe Rest with Jesus:
A Loving Course to Create Wellness Rhythms of Peace with God’s Promises
Register at https://thebonniegray.com/soulcareschool-breatherest/
Praying the Psalms for Wellness:
A Lifegiving 8-Week Wellness Course to Release Stress, Renew Peace & Find Rest for Your Heart
Register at https://thebonniegray.com/soulcareschool-prayingpsalms/
→ Take the FREE Soul Care Quiz at soulcarequiz.comGet your personal wellness assessment and learn which area of soul care you need most.
→ Eucalyptus Shower Steamers for instant calm at Bonnie's Soul Care Store
Join the Soul Care Newsletter:
https://thebonniegray.com/subscribe

Watch YouTube Devotionals:
https://youtube.com/thebonniegray

Bestselling Books by Bonnie:
https://amzn.to/3NpVYQd

Follow Bonnie on Instagram & Facebook:
@thebonniegray
Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

Why does trying to figure everything out leave you feeling more stressed?
When life feels uncertain, it’s natural to want to solve things — to plan ahead, think through every possibility, and make sure everything will be okay. But what if that constant effort to “figure it all out” is actually what’s exhausting you?

In this episode, Bonnie shares a personal story that reveals why our instinct to “figure everything out” can actually work against our peace—and what we truly need instead in seasons of uncertainty. 



You’ll discover why stress increases when we try to solve what can’t be resolved right away, and how God invites us to receive grace in the present moment instead. Bonnie also shares a simple, science-supported soul care practice that can calm your nervous system, interrupt stress loops, and help you return to peace.

If you’ve been feeling overwhelmed, mentally exhausted, or stuck trying to figure everything out, this episode will help you slow down, release the pressure, and care for your soul right where you are.

Key Takeaways

Why trying to figure everything out increases stress
How new beginnings need gentleness, not pressure
What science says about rumination and emotional stress
How shifting to the present moment calms your body and mind
A simple practice to interrupt stress loops and return to peace

Breath Prayer

Inhale: Let us draw near with confidence
Exhale: to receive grace in my time of need

Scripture
“Therefore let us draw near with confidence to the throne of grace, so that we may receive mercy and find grace to help in time of need.” Heb.4:16
→ Take Bonnie's Soul Care Courses:
Breathe Joy with Jesus:
Create Happy Wellness Rhythms to Cultivate Joy with God's Promises
Register at https://thebonniegray.com/soulcareschool/
Breathe Rest with Jesus:
A Loving Course to Create Wellness Rhythms of Peace with God’s Promises
Register at https://thebonniegray.com/soulcareschool-breatherest/

Praying the Psalms for Wellness:
A Lifegiving 8-Week Wellness Course to Release Stress, Renew Peace & Find Rest for Your Heart
Register at https://thebonniegray.com/soulcareschool-prayingpsalms/
→ Take the FREE Soul Care Quiz at soulcarequiz.comGet your personal wellness assessment and learn which area of soul care you need most.
→ Eucalyptus Shower Steamers for instant calm at Bonnie's Soul Care Store
Join the Soul Care Newsletter:
https://thebonniegray.com/subscribe

Watch YouTube Devotionals:
https://youtube.com/thebonniegray

Bestselling Books by Bonnie:
https://amzn.to/3NpVYQd

Follow Bonnie on Instagram & Facebook:
@thebonniegray
Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

What do you do when life feels uncertain… and you’re not quite sure what’s next?

Maybe you’re stepping into a new season. Letting go of what once felt certain. Or facing something that feels impossible to change.

In moments like this, it’s easy to feel unsettled.

But what if you could move forward with peace and quiet confidence — even before everything becomes clear?

In this episode, Bonnie shares how she’s navigating her current season of change — and what it looks like to move forward with peace and quiet confidence when life feels uncertain.

You’ll also explore the science about how faith reshapes what feels impossible, and why hearing stories of transformation can improve your wellness.

If you’re walking through a season of uncertainty, this episode will help you move forward with peace — and trust the next chapter God is writing.

Key Takeaways

How to move forward with peace in seasons of uncertainty
Why letting go of control is part of stepping into a new chapter
Science: How faith reframes what feels impossible
Why your story of faith matters — even when nothing has changed yet
How hearing others’ testimonies can reignite your hope

Breath Prayer
Inhale: With God…
Exhale: Nothing is impossible…

Scripture
“For with God nothing will be impossible.” Luke 1:37

Listen & Be Encouraged

Anthony Logan’s Story of Faith
(Interview with Glen Scrivener — Speak Life)
https://youtu.be/hwuTcc4qvno?si=mlOEykzsCyogYBLB

Wesley Huff on Diary of a CEO
(Interview with Steven Bartlett)
https://youtu.be/nrwNSSyKuD4?si=UZ42XZKmUohLKOqT

CeCe Winans - Believe For It
https://youtu.be/fd24fpsF1Qw?si=AwPpabJ0sDc6tpWq
→ Take Bonnie's Soul Care Courses:
Lent Wellness Study (Seasonal Offering)
A 6-Week Healing Renewal For Your Heart With Jesus in His Love
Register at https://soulcareschool.mykajabi.com/offers/mqr8VY2X/checkout
Breathe Rest with Jesus:
A Loving Course to Create Wellness Rhythms of Peace with God’s Promises
Register at https://thebonniegray.com/soulcareschool-breatherest/
Breathe Joy with Jesus:
Create Happy Wellness Rhythms to Cultivate Joy with God's Promises
Register at https://thebonniegray.com/soulcareschool/

Praying the Psalms for Wellness:
A Life-giving 8-Week Wellness Course to Release Stress, Renew Peace & Find Rest for Your Hear
Register at https://thebonniegray.com/soulcareschool-prayingpsalms/
→ Take the FREE Soul Care Quiz at soulcarequiz.comGet your personal wellness assessment and learn which area of soul care you need most.
→ Eucalyptus Shower Steamers for instant calm at Bonnie's Soul Care Store
Join the Soul Care Newsletter:
https://thebonniegray.com/subscribe

Watch YouTube Devotionals:
https://youtube.com/thebonniegray

Bestselling Books by Bonnie:
https://amzn.to/3NpVYQd

Follow Bonnie on Instagram & Facebook:
@thebonniegray
Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

What do you do when life is changing… and you don’t yet know what’s next?

In seasons of transition, it’s easy to feel unsettled or uncertain. But what if you could move forward with peace and quiet confidence — even before everything becomes clear?

In this episode, Bonnie shares the moments she got a jarring text that unsettled her, that helped her understanding of what it means to live forward — not backward — and how that perspective can reshape the way we experience change.

You’ll also learn a simple morning soul care practice to anchor your identity in God — so you can begin each day grounded amidst the tumble of change.

If you’re in a season of change, this episode will help you move forward with peace and trust the next chapter God is writing.
Key Takeaways
How to move forward with peace in seasons of change
Why identity shifts are a natural part of new chapters
How your inner narrative shapes your wellbeing

How curiosity and small enjoyable actions can interrupt stress loops
A simple morning practice to ground your day

Breath Prayer
Inhale: Do not dwell on the past…

Exhale: See, I am doing a new thing…

Scripture
“Forget the former things;
do not dwell on the past.
See, I am doing a new thing!”
— Isaiah 43:18–19
→ Take Bonnie's Soul Care Courses:
Lent Wellness Study (Seasonal Offering)
A 6-Week Healing Renewal For Your Heart With Jesus in His Love
Register at https://soulcareschool.mykajabi.com/offers/mqr8VY2X/checkout
Breathe Rest with Jesus:
A Loving Course to Create Wellness Rhythms of Peace with God’s Promises
Register at https://thebonniegray.com/soulcareschool-breatherest/
Breathe Joy with Jesus:
Create Happy Wellness Rhythms to Cultivate Joy with God's Promises
Register at https://thebonniegray.com/soulcareschool/

Praying the Psalms for Wellness:
A Life-giving 8-Week Wellness Course to Release Stress, Renew Peace & Find Rest for Your Hear
Register at https://thebonniegray.com/soulcareschool-prayingpsalms/
→ Take the FREE Soul Care Quiz at soulcarequiz.comGet your personal wellness assessment and learn which area of soul care you need most.
→ Eucalyptus Shower Steamers for instant calm at Bonnie's Soul Care Store
Join the Soul Care Newsletter:
https://thebonniegray.com/subscribe

Watch YouTube Devotionals:
https://youtube.com/thebonniegray

Bestselling Books by Bonnie:
https://amzn.to/3NpVYQd

Follow Bonnie on Instagram & Facebook:
@thebonniegray
Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.