Breathe: The Stress Less Podcast

Your wellness is a priority to Jesus. He longs to care for you.  LINKS & RESOURCES: Register for the FREE Break Free from Stress, Worry, and Anxiety Summit (click here) with Bonnie Gray PLUS Over 20+ experts. Sign up for the FREE Flourish Writers Conference (click here) with Bonnie Gray PLUS 30 experts and learn how to write, publish, and market your God-Story. Take this FREE Soul Care Quiz, your personal wellness assessment create by Bonnie, to find out what type of care you need most to lower stress and anxiety and flourish in your life with God's peace and joy!  Grab a copy of Bonnie’s bestselling hits, Sweet Like Jasmine, named 2022 Christian Book Award Finalist here and Whispers of Rest: 40 Days of God’s Love to Revitalize Your Soul. Want Scientific Articles for Today’s Show? https://thebonniegray.com/subscribe/ Want to connect with Bonnie More? http://instagram.com/thebonniegray http://facebook.com/thebonniegray FOLLOW BONNIE:Instagram: https://instagram.com/thebonniegrayFacebook: https://facebook.com/thebonniegrayHer site: http://www.thebonniegray.com/subscribe Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

Are you struggling with fear, battling worry, or tired of pretending you're fine? Have you ever felt guilty for feeling anxiety, that "just pray about it" doesn't seem to be working? Learn the 3 lies that trigger anxiety & 3 truths to set you free. Bonnie shares practical tips to help you begin breaking free from worry, stress, and anxiety. Listen to today’s powerful episode to tackle anxiety and boost your wellness and faith! Scripture: “You are my hiding place… You surround me with songs of deliverance.” Psalm 32:7 Soul Care Tip:  The Power of Naming Negative Emotions, Benefits of Walking and Friendship  LINKS & RESOURCES:•Register for the FREE Break Free from Stress, Worry, and Anxiety Summit with Bonnie Gray PLUS Over 20+ experts: https://bit.ly/3D2UOoG •Sign up for the FREE Flourish Writers Conference with Bonnie Gray PLUS 30 experts and learn how to write, publish, and market your God-Story: https://bit.ly/3D5uACh •Take this FREE Soul Care Quiz, your personal wellness assessment create by Bonnie, to find out what type of care you need most to lower stress and anxiety and flourish in your life with God's peace and joy!  https://thebonniegray.com/soulcarequiz/ •Grab a copy of Bonnie’s bestselling hits, Sweet Like Jasmine, named 2022 Christian Book Award Finalist: https://amzn.to/3T0m8cV  •Whispers of Rest: 40 Days of God’s Love to Revitalize Your Soul. https://amzn.to/3T8mG0t •Want Scientific Articles for Today’s Show? https://thebonniegray.com/subscribe/ FOLLOW BONNIE:Instagram: https://instagram.com/thebonniegrayFacebook: https://facebook.com/thebonniegrayHer site: http://www.thebonniegray.com/subscribe Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

What are you facing in this season of life? Stressful storms, or slow dripping rains of stress? In this episode, Bonnie shares how God's quiet love will meet us in the stresses of life.• Pick up a copy of Bonnie’s bestselling hit, Sweet Like Jasmine, named 2022 Christian Book Award Finalist! https://amzn.to/3wCvAdk• Want Scientific Articles for Today’s Show? https://thebonniegray.com/subscribe/• Get Bonnie’s FREE Stress Less Devotional! https://thebonniegray.com/subscribe/• Grab a copy of Bonnie’s Book: Whispers of Rest: 40 Days of God’s Love to Revitalize Your Soul: https://www.amazon.com/Whispers-Rest-Days-Gods-Revitalize/dp/1455598208FOLLOW BONNIE:Instagram: https://instagram.com/thebonniegrayFacebook: https://facebook.com/thebonniegrayHer site: http://www.thebonniegray.com Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

Quiet Quitting and Burnout are trending in workplaces all over. If you're experiencing physical or spiritual burnout, this episode is for you.RESOURCES AND LINKS:• Pick up a copy of Bonnie’s bestselling hit, Sweet Like Jasmine, named 2022 Christian Book Award Finalist! https://amzn.to/3wCvAdk• Want Scientific Articles for Today’s Show? https://thebonniegray.com/subscribe/• Get Bonnie’s FREE Stress Less Devotional! https://thebonniegray.com/subscribe/• Grab a copy of Bonnie’s Book: Whispers of Rest: 40 Days of God’s Love to Revitalize Your Soul.• Want to connect with Bonnie More? http://www.instagram.com/thebonniegray http://facebook.com/thebonniegrayFOLLOW BONNIE:Instagram: https://instagram.com/thebonniegrayFacebook: https://facebook.com/thebonniegrayHer site: http://www.thebonniegray.com Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

Do you ever end up awake at night, struggling to say no out of guilt or fear of rejection or disapproval? Bonnie shares how to let go of guilt and quiet fears so you can sleep better, instead of staying up ruminating over negative thoughts. You will learn how to recover a positive mood when you encounter stressors with this week's soul-care tip!Soul Care Tip & Scientific Research: How Sounds in Nature Boost Your MoodRESOURCES AND LINKS:• Pick up a copy of Bonnie’s bestselling hit, Sweet Like Jasmine, named 2022 Christian Book Award Finalist! https://amzn.to/3wCvAdk• Want Scientific Articles for Today’s Show? https://thebonniegray.com/subscribe/• Get Bonnie’s FREE Stress Less Devotional! https://thebonniegray.com/subscribe/• Grab a copy of Bonnie’s Book: Whispers of Rest: 40 Days of God’s Love to Revitalize Your Soul.• Want to connect with Bonnie More? http://www.instagram.com/thebonniegray http://facebook.com/thebonniegrayFOLLOW BONNIE:Instagram: https://instagram.com/thebonniegrayFacebook: https://facebook.com/thebonniegrayHer site: http://www.thebonniegray.com Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

Do you ever feel hold yourself back from moving forward because of life's shortcomings and your own self doubts? I share how God helps us see the beauty in the brokenness & start new. I'll also share how to lift feelings of depression, anxiety, with this week's soul care tip!Soul Care Tip & Scientific Research: The Mental Health Benefits of RiceRESOURCES AND LINKS:• Pick up a copy of Bonnie’s bestselling hit, Sweet Like Jasmine, named 2022 Christian Book Award Finalist! https://amzn.to/3wCvAdk• Want Scientific Articles for Today’s Show? https://thebonniegray.com/subscribe/• Get Bonnie’s FREE Stress Less Devotional! https://thebonniegray.com/subscribe/• Grab a copy of Bonnie’s Book: Whispers of Rest: 40 Days of God’s Love to Revitalize Your Soul.• Want to connect with Bonnie More? http://www.instagram.com/thebonniegray http://facebook.com/thebonniegrayFOLLOW BONNIE:Instagram: https://instagram.com/thebonniegrayFacebook: https://facebook.com/thebonniegrayHer site: http://www.thebonniegray.com Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

Do you ever feel overwhelmed with the rubble of life’s challenges, even though you feel God is encouraging you to rebuild something new into your life? Bonnie reflects on the Survivor Tree discovered after 9/11 and talks about how to find hope amid losses. You’ll learn how to assess where God is encouraging you to rebuild your life from ground zero. You’ll learn how to move your brain out of anxiety mode into a more calming, re-energizing mode, by allowing creating space for God to encourage you and encourage others to see God using you to lift others too! Scripture: Therefore encourage one another and build each other up, just as in fact you are doing.” - 1 Thessalonians 5:11Soul Care Tip & Scientific Research: The Power of Encouragement & Mental Health Benefits of StorytellingLINKS & RESOURCES:• Watch the FREE HBO 9/11 Documentary: “What Happened on 9/11?” https://www.hbo.com/movies/what-happened-on-september-11• Pick up a copy of Bonnie’s bestselling hit, Sweet Like Jasmine named 2022 Christian Book Award Finalist! https://amzn.to/3wCvAdk• Want Scientific Articles for Today’s Show? https://thebonniegray.com/subscribe/• Get Bonnie’s FREE Stress Less Devotional! https://thebonniegray.com/subscribe/• Grab a copy of Bonnie’s Book: Whispers of Rest: 40 Days of God’s Love to Revitalize Your Soul.• Want to connect with Bonnie More? http://www.instagram.com/thebonniegray http://facebook.com/thebonniegrayFOLLOW BONNIE:Instagram: https://instagram.com/thebonniegrayFacebook: https://facebook.com/thebonniegrayHer site: http://www.thebonniegray.com Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

How do you find peace if you’re feeling stressed? Does giving thanks mean we ignore our problems and our worries? Bonnie talks about gratitude that doesn’t come from emotional amnesia, but a deeper gratitude that takes place when you open your heart to feel God’s peace and comfort. Most of us have heard that gratitude is good for mental health, but how can we feel gratitude if we’re also feeling anxious and facing difficult trials that bring us heartache? You will learn that God’s invitation to gratitude involves letting God love you in practical ways to improve your emotional health. Listen to this fascinating episode that avoids cliches & empowers you to feel the goodness of God even through heartache.Scripture: Give thanks in every circumstance, for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus.1 Thess 5:18Soul Care Tip & Scientific Research: The Stress Lowering Benefits of Reading a Book, The Healthy Pain-Relieving Power of Hugs, The Science behind Gratefulness, and the Power for Naming 3 Good ThingsLINKS & RESOURCES:• Pick up a copy of Bonnie’s bestselling hit, Sweet Like Jasmine named 2022 Christian Book Award Finalist! https://amzn.to/3wCvAdk• Want Scientific Articles for Today’s Show? https://thebonniegray.com/subscribe/• Get Bonnie’s FREE Stress Less Devotional! https://thebonniegray.com/subscribe/• Grab a copy of Bonnie’s Book: Whispers of Rest: 40 Days of God’s Love to Revitalize Your Soul.• Want to connect with Bonnie More? http://www.instagram.com/thebonniegray http://facebook.com/thebonniegrayFOLLOW BONNIE:Instagram: https://instagram.com/thebonniegrayFacebook: https://facebook.com/thebonniegrayHer site: http://www.thebonniegray.com Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

Do find yourself often minimize your own needs and desires, by saying yes to doing things out of fear of rejection, disappointing or upsetting others? In this week's episode, Bonnie talks about the People Pleaser’s Dilemma and how you can break the habit of people pleasing. Today, you’ll learn the importance of being in touch with prioritizing what is meaningful and purposeful for you, so you can calm anxiety and lower your stress. When you realize that God wants you to invest your energy in what gives you peace and joy, you will feel re-energized and live each day with more purpose, the way God created you to flourish.Scripture: In God alone my soul finds rest; my salvation comes from Him. Psalm 62:1Soul Care Tip & Scientific Research: The Power of Single-Tasking to lower stress, increase productivity and boost your mood and happinessLINKS & RESOURCES:• Pick up a copy of Bonnie’s bestselling hit, Sweet Like Jasmine named 2022 Christian Book Award Finalist! https://amzn.to/3wCvAdk• Want Scientific Articles for Today’s Show? https://thebonniegray.com/subscribe/• Get Bonnie’s FREE Stress Less Devotional! https://thebonniegray.com/subscribe/• Grab a copy of Bonnie’s Book: Whispers of Rest: 40 Days of God’s Love to Revitalize Your Soul.• Want to connect with Bonnie More? http://www.instagram.com/thebonniegray http://facebook.com/thebonniegrayFOLLOW BONNIE:Instagram: https://instagram.com/thebonniegrayFacebook: https://facebook.com/thebonniegrayHer site: http://www.thebonniegray.com Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

Do you ever give up on yourself or your projects and new ideas when you feel interrupted by stress? Bonnie talks about how you can get re-energized so you don’t get sidetracked by stress or disrupted by emails, social media or discouragement. You’ll learn how something as simple as doing your second best could be your most powerful act of faith. Be empowered with a promise from God that will keep you going to take prioritize what’s meaningful to you and turn your discouragement into encouragement.Scripture: “He who has began a good work in you will carry it into completion.” - Philippians 1:6Soul Care Tip & Scientific Research: What kind of interruption is good for mental health and what kind of interruption is draining your mental health. Power of a Warm Meal, and Benefits of Sharing Comfort. LINKS & RESOURCES:• Join Bonnie’s Summer Book Club for Sweet Like Jasmine, 2022 Christian Book Award Finalist + Free Writer’s Publishing Seminar at https://thebonniegray.com/subscribe/• Want Scientific Articles for Today’s Show? https://thebonniegray.com/subscribe/• Get Bonnie’s FREE Stress Less Devotional! https://thebonniegray.com/subscribe/• Grab a copy of Bonnie’s Book: Whispers of Rest: 40 Days of God’s Love to Revitalize Your Soul. https://amzn.to/3A47WIJ• Want to connect with Bonnie More? http://www.instagram.com/thebonniegray http://facebook.com/thebonniegrayFOLLOW BONNIE:Instagram: https://instagram.com/thebonniegrayFacebook: https://facebook.com/thebonniegrayHer site: http://www.thebonniegray.com Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.