Breathe: The Stress Less Podcast

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Are You Too Responsible? Combat Burnout with God’s Promises - #55 Jan 23, 2023

Show notes

Do you often pay attention to the needs of others but neglect your own? Do say “yes” to most things you’re asked to do but feel guilty saying no? If something goes wrong in the lives of others around you, do you feel the burden of picking up the pieces and shouldering the burdens? If you answered yes to most of these questions, you are most prone to being too responsible, making you prone to burnout.

Burnout is one of the top issues for those who are often encouragers, leaders, and careers. It’s not surprising that studies show that women suffer from burnout more than men. Bonnie shares encouragement to help you combat burnout, so you can recover and be free to do the beautiful things God inspires you to do.

Learn:

- 3 Symptoms of Burnout to learn your level of burnout

- How being “overly responsible” leads to burnout

- What you can do to relieve and combat burnout

- How to disengage from worries and re-wire your brain to stop stress response

- Practice The Power of a Breath Prayer to

- How to stop overthinking and restore peace using Scripture

- Why Prayer and Meditation is More Powerful than Secular Meditation and Mantras

Scripture "Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest." Matt 11:28-30. So shall My word be that goes forth from My mouth; It shall not return to Me void, But it shall accomplish what I please, And it shall prosper in the thing for which I sent it. Isaiah 55:10
Care Tip & Scientific Research: The Power of Breath Prayer practice, Power of Learning Re-Wires the Brain to Respond with Calm, Research shows how naming what bothers you reduces stress, avoidance creates more stress.

LINKS & RESOURCES

Sign up for Bonnie’s FREE Breathe Wellness Bible Study to break free from stress, worry, and anxiety at http://thebonniegray.com/breathe.Stop anxious thoughts with God’s Word & learn new wellness habits with soul care! Get 4 LIVE Sessions + Community Support with Bonnie Gray.
Pre-order Bonnie’s new book to break free from stress, worry, anxiety, Breathe: 21 Ways to Stress Less & Transform Chaos to Calm
Take the Soul Care Quiz at comLearn which areas of wellness you’re missing the most. Take this FREE Personal Wellness Assessment to get a stress-less analysis to find out how to recover God’s peace and joy in your life.
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Get Bonnie’s FREE 7 Prayers & Scriptures to Calm Anxiety here!
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Experiencing the Holy Spirit | Introducing: Faith Over Fear with Special Guest Max Lucado Jan 12, 2023

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If you love listening to "Breathe: The Stress Less Podcast," we want to introduce you to another LifeAudio podcast we think you'll enjoy: "Faith Over Fear." If you like it and want to listen to more episodes, just search "Faith Over Fear" in your favorite podcast app, or click on any of the links below!

Scripture assures us that God does not want us to live enslaved to fear, weighed down by stress, and overpowered by personal weakness. Christ promised us joy, peace, and inexpressible freedom. He also promised to give us the power to experience each of those supernatural gifts.

In this special episode of Faith Over Fear, prolific speaker Max Lucado shares a time when, attempting to carry his ministry in his own strength, the burden became nearly crippling and how he found fresh hope and strength through the Holy Spirit.

To hear more episodes of Faith Over Fear, please check out the links below!
Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/faith-over-fear/id1500408829
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5GCj0NnLVrkEqeSraSxJYx
LifeAudio: https://www.lifeaudio.com/faith-over-fear
Bonnie will be back Monday with a brand new episode of Breathe: The Stress Less Podcast. Thanks for listening.

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How to Dial Down New Year’s Anxiety & Renew God’s Peace & Your Wellness Instead - #54 Jan 09, 2023

Show notes

When you think about the new year, how do you deal with all the uncertainties and overwhelm? With so much focus in our culture on new year’s resolutions, one side effect is that it can get stressful reminding us of all the areas we feel pressured to need to improve.

It’s tempting to get into a busy mode. Or feel the frenzy of anxiety so we’re not left behind and dial up the stress on what we “should” be doing or feeling not good enough.

Learn:

- What is the One Thing you can do to dial down stress and move in the direction of peace and joy God wants to give you

- What is the powerful Anti-Resolution Practice to start new with God’s life-giving words

- How to Nurture your emotional and physical wellness to a quiet stress and anxiety

- How to Hear God’s loving voice to focus on what is good and beautiful What to Do

Scripture: See, I am doing a new thing! Now it springs up; do you not perceive it? I am making a way in the wilderness and streams in the wasteland. Isaiah 43:19

Soul Care Tips: The Power of Journaling, Processing Events and Starting New

LINKS & RESOURCES

Sign up for Bonnie’s FREE Breathe Online Bible Study to break free from anxiety, stress, and worry at http://thebonniegray.com/breathe.Prioritize studying God’s Word & learn new wellness habits with soul care in the new year! Get 4 LIVE Sessions + Community Support with Bonnie Gray.
Pre-order Bonnie’s new book to break free from stress, worry, anxiety, Breathe: 21 Ways to Stress Less & Transform Chaos to Calm
Take the Soul Care Quiz at http://soulcarequiz.com/

Learn what type of care you need to lower stress and flourish in your life with God’s peace and joy. Take this FREE Personal Wellness Assessment to receive a stress less analysis to find out what kind of care you’re missing!

Sign up for the FREE Breathe Newsletter – Want Scientific Articles for Today’s Show? https://thebonniegray.com/subscribe/
Get Bonnie’s FREE 7 Prayers & Scriptures to Calm Anxiety here!
Pick up Bonnie’s bestselling hit, Sweet Like Jasmine, named 2022 Christian Book Award Finalist here.

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3 Key Steps to Rebuilding Life After Heartbreak and Loss Dec 19, 2022

Show notes

How do you deal with loss and heartbreak, yet also rebuild your life? Bonnie explores 3 key actions to free your heart from painful emotions and lower anxiety, so you can make those changes ahead for the new year.

Bonnie interviews a 20-something single woman she met at Starbucks to explore the journey of loss, grief, and rebuilding life, even in the midst of painful emotions of loss.

Learn:

Handling Feelings of Inadequacy and staying stuck
How to Balance Grief and mourning loss with moving forward
How to lift up your emotions, when you find yourself in low places
How to release sadness and also remember God’s goodness

Scripture: “By day the Lord directs his love, at night his song is with me—a prayer to the God of my life.” Psalm 42:8

Soul Care Tips: The Power of Worship and Songs,

LINKS & RESOURCES

Sign up for Bonnie’s FREE Breathe Online Bible Study to break free from anxiety, stress, and worry at http://thebonniegray.com/breathe.Prioritize studying God’s Word & learn new wellness habits with soul care in the new year! Get 4 LIVE Sessions + Community Support with Bonnie Gray.
Pre-order Bonnie’s new book to break free from stress, worry, anxiety, Breathe: 21 Ways to Stress Less & Transform Chaos to Calm
Take the Soul Care Quiz at http://soulcarequiz.com/

Learn what type of care you need to lower stress and flourish in your life with God’s peace and joy. Take this FREE Personal Wellness Assessment to receive a stress-less analysis to find out what kind of care you’re missing!

Sign up for the FREE Breathe Newsletter – Want Scientific Articles for Today’s Show? https://thebonniegray.com/subscribe/
Get Bonnie’s FREE 7 Prayers & Scriptures to Calm Anxiety here!
Pick up Bonnie’s bestselling hit, Sweet Like Jasmine, named 2022 Christian Book Award Finalist here.
Want to connect with Bonnie More? Follow her at http://instagram.com/thebonniegray http://facebook.com/thebonniegray

FOLLOW BONNIE:
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Facebook: https://facebook.com/thebonniegray
Her site: http://www.thebonniegray.com

Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

6 Ways to Feel More Joy & Why It’s Never Too Late to Choose Joy Dec 12, 2022

Show notes

Do you ever feel like joy is a nice-to-have, but not a necessity? Why is constantly worrying one of the top 6 joy crushers? Ever feel your attempts at joy fall short, compared to others? Learn powerful soul care tips to feel more joy during the holidays.

Bonnie interviews 3 women who are mix of extrovert and introvert moms to identify the top 6 joy crushers and how to replace stress with 6 joy refreshers. Learn how embracing your love language can help you choose joy and help lower your stress.

Learn:

Why constantly worrying about others can steal your joy
How comparison is a joy crusher & how to defeat it
Why taking time for yourself will help you bring more joy to others
What to do when your family isn’t perfect at Christmas
How joy looks different for the introvert and extrovert
Why it’s never too late to choose joy

Scripture: These things I have spoken to you so that my joy may be in you, and that your joy may be made full.” - John 15:11

Soul Care Tips: The Power of Anticipatory Joy, Making Plans for the Weekend, The Science Behind R&R

LINKS & RESOURCES

Sign up for Bonnie’s FREE Breathe Online Bible Study to break free from anxiety, stress, and worry at https://www.thebonniegray.com/breathe.Prioritize studying God’s Word & learn new wellness habits with soul care in the new year! Get 4 LIVE Sessions + Community Support with Bonnie Gray.
Pre-order Bonnie’s new book to break free from stress, worry, anxiety, Breathe: 21 Ways to Stress Less & Transform Chaos to Calm
Take the Soul Care Quiz at http://soulcarequiz.com/

Sign up for the FREE Breathe Newsletter – Want Scientific Articles for Today’s Show? https://thebonniegray.com/subscribe/
Get Bonnie’s FREE 7 Prayers & Scriptures to Calm Anxiety here!
Pick up Bonnie’s bestselling hit, Sweet Like Jasmine, named 2022 Christian Book Award Finalist here.
Want to connect with Bonnie More? Follow her at http://instagram.com/thebonniegray http://facebook.com/thebonniegray

FOLLOW BONNIE:
Instagram: https://instagram.com/thebonniegray
Facebook: https://facebook.com/thebonniegray
Her site: http://www.thebonniegray.com

Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

Say No to a Stressful Christmas and Burnout and Say Yes to God's Peace - Ep. 51 Dec 05, 2022

Show notes

Why is busyness true for you during the holidays? Do you tend to focus on doing what everyone else wants to do for the holidays, but forget to consider it’s causing you burnout, busyness, and stress? Learn why it isn’t selfish to prioritize the things that bring you peace, joy, and beauty at Christmas, but soul care to draw closer to God’s love.

Learn the 4 important questions to ask yourself, to make changes in your schedule and your story, so you can heal and find peace at Christmas with Jesus.

Bonnie explores the topic of people pleasing, saying no to others to say yes to God, with her special guest Jessica, who is a mom with four kids to consider practical steps to change Christmas burnout to Christmas peace.

Learn:

How healing the inner child in you is an important part of experiencing God’s peace
Why asking yourself what you want isn’t selfish but soul nurturing with God
How is God prompting you to prioritize what brings you peace this Christmas?
Why it’s important to work on your well-being, learning that God cares about your experience of the holidays.

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

Soul Care Tips: The Power of Creating Experiences and Novelty to Lower Anxiety and Boost Your Mood

LINKS & RESOURCES

Sign up for Bonnie’s FREE 4-Week Breathe Online Bible Study to break free from anxiety, stress, and worry at http://thebonniegray.com/breathe.Prioritize studying God’s Word & learn new wellness habits with soul care in the new year! Get 4 LIVE Sessions + Community Support with Bonnie Gray.
Pre-order Bonnie’s new book to break free from stress, worry, anxiety, Breathe: 21 Ways to Stress Less & Transform Chaos to Calm
Take the Soul Care Quiz at https://thebonniegray.com/soulcarequiz/

Sign up for the FREE Breathe Newsletter – Want Scientific Articles for Today’s Show? https://thebonniegray.com/subscribe/
Get Bonnie’s FREE 7 Prayers & Scriptures to Calm Anxiety here!
Pick up Bonnie’s bestselling hit, Sweet Like Jasmine, named 2022 Christian Book Award Finalist here.
Want to connect with Bonnie More? Follow her at http://instagram.com/thebonniegray http://facebook.com/thebonniegray

FOLLOW BONNIE:
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Her site: http://www.thebonniegray.com

Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

7 Ways to Renew Your Hope Again When Life Wears You Down (with author Kathi Lipp) - Ep #50 Nov 28, 2022

Show notes

With so much stress layering on top of each other, it’s easy to feel hopeless when you’re worn down by life and no relief is in sight. If you’re walking through the valley of hard times, it’s even more important to renew your hope. Bonnie explores 7 powerful ways to renew your hope and share powerful soul care tips to lower stress with her friend and powerhouse motivator, Kathi Lipp (author of Clutter Free and 20 books).
Learn How to :

- Strip down expectations and spend time on what really matters to you
- Stop busyness from dictating your schedule & cutting corners on your peace
- Embrace rest and learn the power of “lingering”
- Experience the power of “stretch-bearers”

Scripture: “This hope we have as an anchor of the soul, a hope both sure and steadfast... where Jesus has entered.” Hebrews 6:19–20

Soul Care Tips: The Power of Slowing Down, Practicing Sabbath, Finding Your People + many more!

LINKS & RESOURCES:

Pre-order a copy of Bonnie’s new book, Breathe: 21 Ways to Stress Less & Transform Chaos to Calm
Sign up for Bonnie’sFREE Breathe Holiday Wellness Retreat and Bible Study by clicking here http://thebonniegray.com/breathe.Get exclusive access to a 4-Week Wellness Retreat to tackle holiday stressors and prioritize your wellness with God’s word in the new year. LIVE + Community Support with Bonnie Gray.
Take the Soul Care Quiz at com

Sign up for the FREE Breathe Newsletter – Want Scientific Articles for Today’s Show? https://thebonniegray.com/subscribe/
Get Bonnie’s FREE 7 Prayers & Scriptures to Calm Anxiety here!
Pick up Bonnie’s bestselling hit, Sweet Like Jasmine, named 2022 Christian Book Award Finalist here.
Want to connect with Bonnie More? Follow her at http://instagram.com/thebonniegray http://facebook.com/thebonniegray

FOLLOW BONNIE:
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Her site: http://www.thebonniegray.com

Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

How to Stop Anxiety Right Away When Worry Spins Out of Control (with Nurse Mark) - Ep #49 Nov 21, 2022

Show notes

How do you calm your frazzled emotions, when your worries spin out of control, panic sets in as your heart rate spikes, and anxious thoughts overwhelm your mind and your body? Bonnie invites us to join her special guest Nurse Mark to learn about three powerful ways to stop anxiety right away, calm panic attacks, and halt the overwhelming spiral of worries hijacking your thoughts.

Learn how the "grounding" technique works to restore calm in the moment, stop anxiety in its tracks, and bring you close to God's presence and peace. Bonnie and Nurse Mark explore how to identify your stressors, how past trauma can overwhelm you in the present, and how to practice responding in new ways to incorporate your faith and improve your health to lower stress.

Scripture: "For I will satisfy the weary soul, and every languishing soul I will replenish.” Jeremiah 31:25

Soul Care Tips: Grounding, Breathwork, Power of Memories, Photos, Creating a Safe Space Within Your Soul

LINKS & RESOURCES:

Sign up for Bonnie’s FREE Breathe Holiday Wellness Retreat and Bible Study by clicking here http://thebonniegray.com/breathe.Get exclusive access to a 4-Week Advent Soul Care wellness journey to tackle holiday stressors & practice wellness, so you can enjoy the Christmas season with God’s love, hope, peace and joy. LIVE + Community Support with Bonnie Gray.
Take the Soul Care Quiz at http://soulcarequiz.com/

Learn what type of care you need to lower stress and flourish in your life with God’s peace and joy. Take this FREE Personal Wellness Assessment to receive a stress less analysis and discover which of the four types of care you’re missing!

Sign up for the FREE Breathe Newsletter – Want Scientific Articles for Today’s Show? https://thebonniegray.com/subscribe/
Get Bonnie’s FREE 7 Prayers & Scriptures to Calm Anxiety here!
Pick up Bonnie’s bestselling hit, Sweet Like Jasmine, named 2022 Christian Book Award Finalist here.
Grab a copy of Bonnie’s Soul Care Book: Whispers of Rest: 40 Days of God’s Love to Revitalize Your Soul.
Want to connect with Bonnie More? Follow her at http://instagram.com/thebonniegray http://facebook.com/thebonniegray

FOLLOW BONNIE:
Instagram: https://instagram.com/thebonniegray
Facebook: https://facebook.com/thebonniegray
Her site: http://www.thebonniegray.com

Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

Letting Go of Guilt, Busyness, Expectations & Anxiety as an Introvert - Ep. #48 Nov 14, 2022

Show notes

Change is difficult. As we grow and learn about our bodies and our emotional limits, we have to make changes that are healthier for us, which can bring on feelings of guilt and changing expectations from others and ourselves. Learn about the two types of anxiety that stem from the Left Brain and Right Brain science of anxiety. Bonnie explores the One Thing Principle and two soul-care tips to lower anxiety using the right brain science.

Bonus: Breathe listener Amy shares about the stress of being a people pleaser and introvert during holidays and her tips on how to lower stress.

Learn the necessity:

To mourn giving up what used to be before we could embrace the new things.
To make changes: Just because things can’t be the same doesn’t mean they are bad.
To deal with guilty feelings when you’re overwhelmed with social interaction.
Healthy boundaries, so when you are together, you can focus on the why and enjoy the time together vs. the “when” of when you get together.

Scripture: Your love, oh Lord, reaches to the heavens. Your faithfulness stretches to the skies.” - Psalm 36:5

Soul Care Tip & Scientific Research: The One Thing Principe, The Left Brain and Right Brain Science of Lowering Anxiety, Music Therapy, and Power of Memories

LINKS & RESOURCES:

Take the Soul Care Quiz at http://soulcarequiz.com/

Sign up for Bonnie’s FREE Online Breathe Holiday Wellness Retreat by clicking here.Enjoy an exclusive 4-Week Advent Soul Care wellness journey to help you tackle holiday stressors & practice wellness, so you can enjoy the Christmas season with God’s love, hope, peace and joy. LIVE sessions + Community Support with Bonnie Gray. https://thebonniegray.com/subscribe/

Sign up for the FREE Breathe Newsletter – Want Scientific Articles for Today’s Show? https://thebonniegray.com/subscribe/

Get Bonnie’s FREE 7 Prayers & Scriptures to Calm Anxiety here!

Pick up Bonnie’s bestselling hit, Sweet Like Jasmine, named 2022 Christian Book Award Finalist here.

Grab a copy of Bonnie’s Soul Care Book: Whispers of Rest: 40 Days of God’s Love to Revitalize Your Soul.

Want to connect with Bonnie More? Follow her on
Instagram: https://instagram.com/thebonniegray
Facebook: http://facebook.com/thebonniegray

FOLLOW BONNIE:
Instagram: https://instagram.com/thebonniegray
Facebook: https://facebook.com/thebonniegray
Her site: http://www.thebonniegray.com

Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

Overcome Family Tensions & Lower Negative Holiday Stress (with Becky Keife) - Ep 47 Nov 07, 2022

Show notes

What stresses you most about the upcoming holidays? Do find yourself feeling discouraged, dreading family gatherings that fraught with stress, when it seems everyone is having picture perfect holidays? You’re not alone. Today, we're tackling different ways of dealing with family tensions and fractured relationships.

Join Bonnie in a powerful, heartfelt conversation about how to overcome family holiday stress with author Becky Keife – a child of divorce and a woman who struggles with anxiety as they explore the question we all ask: Why does it have to be this way?

They discuss:

- How our holiday stories, no matter how fraught or difficult they are, are not going to define us as God’s beloved daughters.

- How we can use our broken stories to shine God’s light in our lives – and draw closer to God and each other through the very struggles we would rather run from. And that’s the miracle of grace.

Today's Scripture: And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to his purpose. Romans 8:28

Soul Care Tip & Scientific Research: The Power of Quiet & Mental Health Benefits of Silence

LINKS & RESOURCES:

Pick up a copy of Bonnie’s compilation book with Becky Keife + 26 authors: Come Sit with Me: How to Delight in Differences, Love through Disagreements, and Live with Discomfort: https://amzn.to/3FFXVof

Pick up Bonnie’s bestselling hit, Sweet Like Jasmine, named 2022 Christian Book Award Finalist here: https://amzn.to/3tRgf4v

Sign up for the FREE Breathe Newsletter – Want Scientific Articles for Today’s Show? https://thebonniegray.com/subscribe/

Get Bonnie’s FREE 7 Prayers & Scriptures to Calm Anxiety here!

Grab a copy of Bonnie’s Soul Care Book: Whispers of Rest: 40 Days of God’s Love to Revitalize Your Soul.

Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.