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Breathe: The Stress Less Podcast

Bonnie Gray - Soul Care Coach and Author of Sweet Like Jasmine, Whispers of Rest, and Finding Spiritual Whitespace

Show • 198 episodes

Breathe: The Stress Less Podcast hosted by Christian author Bonnie Gray is dedicated to refreshing your soul with rest and sparking joy, so you can feel God’s love and peace. We'll walk you through scientific, scripture-backed methods of restoring calm, in order to help you stress less, take better care of yourself, and create new rhythms to rest in daily life.
Here are some topics covered in this podcast:
🌸 Feeling Anxious? Cast Your Cares on God Because He Cares For You
🌸 3 Ways to Break Free from Stress, Worry & Anxiety
🌸 How to Say No to Fear & Yes to God PLUS What's the D...

Joy Is Meant to Be Shared: The Soul Care Power of Play #174Episode • Aug 4

The Science of Joy: How to Rewire Guilt & Feel Good Again (Summer Soul Glow Up Series) #173Episode • Jul 28

Clear Out the Clutter: Make Room for Your Joy Glow Up #172 (Summer Soul Glow Up Series)Episode • Jul 21

Soak Up the Sunshine: Why Your Body & Emotions Needs God’s Light #171Episode • Jul 14

Skincare, Soul Care & Queen Esther: Why Your Glow Matters to God #170Episode • Jul 8

How to Start Your Summer Soul Glow Up with Joy #169Episode • Jun 30

When You Don’t Feel Good Enough: How to Heal by Feeling Seen, Known & Loved #168Episode • Jun 23

The Cost of Being Too Strong: How the Father Wound Disconnects Us from Emotional Wellness #167Episode • Jun 2

Feeling Invisible? Here’s How to Reclaim Your Joy & Restore Your Wellness #166Episode • May 26

Burned Out? Hope Is the Oxygen Your Soul Needs #165Episode • May 19

3 Scientific & Biblical Rhythms to Anchor Your Soul in Peace When Healing Feels Slow #164Episode • May 12

You Are Worthy of Care: The Gentle Practice That Rewires Anxiety and Restores Peace #163Episode • May 5

How to Break Free from Fears of Uncertainty — and How I Found Peace When I Woke Up Blind #162Episode • Apr 28

How to Break Free from Worry: A Prayer Rhythm to Calm Anxiety & Restore Peace #161Episode • Apr 21

How to Break Free of Overthinking: 3 Steps to Stop the Mental Loop & Restore Peace #160Episode • Apr 14

3 Healing Ways to Pray When You’re Emotionally Overwhelmed #159Episode • Apr 7

The Problem Isn’t Time: How to Heal from Burnout & Find Your Spark of Joy Again #158Episode • Mar 31

3 Truths to Break Free from All-or-Nothing Thinking & Step into God’s Peace-Filled Purpose #157Episode • Mar 24

The Surprising Way to Overcome Fear of Criticism & Move Forward in Faith with God #156Episode • Mar 17

Two Powerful Ways to Break Free from Perfectionism: How God’s Love Helps You Let Go of Self-Doubt and Stress #155Episode • Mar 10

3 Lies That Keep You Stuck in Procrastination & the Truths That Set You Free #154Episode • Mar 3

Feeling Drained? How to Break Free from Exhaustion & Experience God’s Renewal #153Episode • Feb 24

Why You Get Your Best Ideas in the Shower and How to Lower Anxiety with God’s Rest #152Episode • Feb 17

Rewire Your Brain for Joy with Jesus: Break Free from Stress This Valentine's Week #151Episode • Feb 10

Feeling Overwhelmed? Why Taking Small Steps with God Beats All-Or-Nothing Thinking #150Episode • Feb 3

How to Stay Motivated and Get Unstuck from Stressful Striving in the New Year with Jesus #149Episode • Jan 27

How to Teach Your Children the Value of Giving this Christmas - Bonus Episode with Everyday PrayersEpisode • Dec 19, 2024

3 Ways to Stop Worst-Case Thinking and Calm Your Anxious Mind with God #148Episode • Dec 16, 2024

Why Spending Time Alone Will Help You Enjoy the Holidays & Improve Your Wellness #147Episode • Dec 9, 2024

How I Found Peace in the Midst of Anxiety One Christmas: I'll Show You How #146Episode • Dec 2, 2024

How to Heal Your Hurting Heart: 3 Mindset Shifts for Peace This Thanksgiving #145Episode • Nov 25, 2024

How to Stop People-Pleasing Exhaustion and Start Living With More Wellness and Peace #144Episode • Nov 18, 2024

5 Ways to Heal from Disappointment & Find Joy: Practical Steps to Renew Your SpiritEpisode • Nov 11, 2024

Stressed about Election Week & Unwelcome Changes? Here Are 5 Ways to Stay Calm & Preserve Your Wellness #142Episode • Nov 4, 2024

2 Ways to Re-Wire Your Brain to Worry Less & Improve Your Emotional Wellness with God #141Episode • Oct 28, 2024

Don't Hide Your Heart. Heal Your Heart. I'll Show You How #140Episode • Oct 21, 2024

3 Ways to Get Out of Your Head and Feel God's Peace in Your Heart #139Episode • Oct 14, 2024

Feeling Overwhelmed? How to Focus on God's Voice & Feel Peace Instead #138Episode • Oct 7, 2024

Hard on Yourself? Loosen the Grip of Anxiety By Doing This One Thing #137Episode • Sep 30, 2024

Feeling Exhausted? How to Fight Fatigue with God's Comfort #136Episode • Sep 16, 2024

How to Cast Your Cares on God When You Worry #135Episode • Sep 9, 2024

Why Singing Amazing Grace Helps You Rest, Lower Stress, and Rejuvenate #134Episode • Sep 2, 2024

6 Ways to Boost Your Emotional Wellness with God's Care Instead of Pushing Yourself to Exhaustion #133Episode • Aug 26, 2024

How to Find Peace under Pressure & Overcome Stress with God's Love #132Episode • Aug 23, 2024

How to Calm Anxiety in Times of Uncertainty & Feel God's Peace in Your Heart #131Episode • Aug 12, 2024

Why Ordinary Things Bring You Happiness and Striving Brings You Stress #130Episode • Aug 5, 2024

Overcoming Overwhelm: How to Make Positive Changes & Move Forward with God's Grace #129Episode • Jul 29, 2024

Responding to Trump Attempted Assassination Chaos: 2 Antidotes to Find Peace, Not Fear #128Episode • Jul 22, 2024

Overcoming Discouragement to New Beginnings: Rebuilding Your Life #127Episode • Jul 15, 2024

Toxic Positivity vs. Hopeful Faith: Finding Balance in Your Emotions" #126Episode • Jul 8, 2024

Faith and Politics: Finding Peace Through Prayer #125Episode • Jul 1, 2024

Overcoming Perfectionism: Embrace God's Perfect Love with The Love Dare #124Episode • Jun 24, 2024

How to Find Peace in Uncertainty & Thrive While Waiting #123Episode • Jun 17, 2024

Unlocking Joy: The Single Key You Need & 3 Life-Changing Reasons Why #122Episode • Jun 10, 2024

Finding Peace in Your True Identity: Letting Go of Critical Voices #121Episode • Jun 3, 2024

Escape Burnout: 3 Keys to Refill Your Emotional Tank on Vacation #120Episode • May 27, 2024

The Gift of Rest: Why Leisure Isn't a Waste of Time #119Episode • May 20, 2024

Healing Toxic Ties: Breaking Free from Relationship Guilt #118Episode • May 13, 2024

4 Ways to Heal from Toxic Mother Relationships: A Mother's Day SpecialEpisode • May 6, 2024

3 Surefire Ways to Nurture Peace of Mind & Quiet Stressful Thoughts #116Episode • Apr 29, 2024

How to Be Less Busy, Less Mentally Fatigued & More Peaceful #115Episode • Apr 22, 2024

I Stress, Therefore I Am: 4 Ways To Pursue Rest & Lower Stress #114Episode • Apr 15, 2024

Discover God's Rest, Wellness, & Wonder By Doing This 1 Simple Surprising Thing on Your Walk #113Episode • Apr 1, 2024

Journey with Jesus: A Holy Week Meditation to Heal Your SoulEpisode • Mar 25, 2024

Feel Guilty For Taking Time for Yourself? 6 Signs of Codependency & How to Break Free #111Episode • Mar 18, 2024

Glow from Within: The Science of Beauty and Emotional Wellness #110Episode • Mar 11, 2024

Feeling Heart-Sick? How Nurturing Your God-Breathed Dreams Nurtures Your Wellness & Joy #109Episode • Mar 4, 2024

Gripped By Anxiety? Return to Joy & Release Tension with the Power of a Song #108Episode • Feb 26, 2024

7 Types of Conversation to Rekindle Love in Relationships & Boost Emotional WellnessEpisode • Feb 19, 2024

Relieve Stress & Feel Blessed Using This Joy Multiplier in Your Relationships #109Episode • Feb 12, 2024

Quieting Anxious Thoughts: Why Childlike Joy Isn't Childish But Good for Wellness & Faith #108Episode • Feb 5, 2024

Making Changes Stick as the New Me in the New Year with Jesus #107Episode • Jan 29, 2024

Numb to Joy? Unfreeze Your Heart and Find Your Flow of Joy with God's PromisesEpisode • Jan 22, 2024

Do This to Rewire Your Brain For Joy & Break Old Habits #105Episode • Jan 15, 2024

Renewing Your Mind: How to Reduce Stress Using Scripture-Based Mindfulness #104Episode • Jan 8, 2024

Want More Joy in Life? Create New Rhythms & Happy Healthy Habits with God's Promises in the New Year #103Episode • Jan 1, 2024

Turn a New Page & Let God’s Love Light the Way with My Christmas Guided Meditation #102Episode • Dec 25, 2023

Find Your Lost Spark of Joy This Christmas with My Guided Advent Meditation #101Episode • Dec 18, 2023

Let Go of Stressful Expectations this Christmas & Renew Hope with My Guided Advent Reflection #100Episode • Dec 11, 2023

Heart Torn? Move from Exhaustion to Healing Peace This Christmas with My Guided Advent MeditationEpisode • Dec 4, 2023

Finding Peace Amidst Chaos: 5 Keys to Navigate Holiday Stress with Faith & Wellness #98Episode • Nov 27, 2023

5 Ways to Redefine Gratitude When Your Heart is Hurting #97Episode • Nov 20, 2023

The One Key to Feeling Lovable and Confident: How to Live God's Love #96Episode • Nov 6, 2023

Is a Stress-Free Life Realistic? The One Godly Ambition to Rest That Will Change Your Life #95Episode • Oct 30, 2023

Why Nurturing Your Way Out of Stress Works & Why Trying to Think Your Way Out of Stress Makes Everything Worse #94Episode • Oct 23, 2023

Here's One Surprising Antidote to Burnout & 2 Ways That Make It Worse #93Episode • Oct 16, 2023

The Power of Words: 3 Ways to Find Calm & Heal Your Heart When Hurtful Words Harm - #92Episode • Oct 9, 2023

How to Breathe in God's Peace & Breathe Out Overwhelm #91Episode • Oct 2, 2023

Stressed by Change? How to Run & Not Grow Weary #90Episode • Sep 25, 2023

How to Say Yes to God’s Best with Confidence When You’re Weary and Doubt Yourself #89Episode • Sep 18, 2023

How to Quiet Your Worries & Relax When You’re Anxious #88Episode • Sep 11, 2023

New Beginnings and the Grace That Never Runs Out #87Episode • Sep 4, 2023

Feeling Down? 4 Types of Rest You Need That Aren't Selfish to Encourage You: God Loves You #86Episode • Aug 28, 2023

3 Keys to Overcome Second-Hand Stress: The Lord Is My Shepherd #85Episode • Aug 21, 2023

This 1 Thing Can Lower Your Child’s Stress & Avoid School Burnout (Including Yours) #84Episode • Aug 14, 2023

How to Calm the Chaos & Have Your Most Fulfilling Fall Ever with God #83Episode • Aug 7, 2023

Don’t Let Pain of the Past Stop You Today: Use Biblical Mindfulness to Release Fear & Anxiety #82Episode • Jul 31, 2023

How to Get Unstuck When Challenges Push You Down PLUS Thoughts on Tony Bennett #81Episode • Jul 24, 2023

Hope and Healing for Families Struggling with Mental Health | Introducing: Christian Parent, Crazy WorldEpisode • Jul 20, 2023

Why It’s Time For You to Take A Break & Stop Worrying About Others #80Episode • Jul 17, 2023

Hijacked by Stress? Why a Summer Bucket List Lowers Anxiety, Draws You Closer to God & Why You Should Make One #79Episode • Jul 10, 2023

Lost in Worry? Make Decisions with Freedom & God’s Peace in Your Heart #78Episode • Jul 3, 2023

3 Tips to Reset Anxiety, Stop Worrying & Feel God's PeaceEpisode • Jun 26, 2023

How to Get Out of Your Comfort Zone to Do New Things with God #76Episode • Jun 19, 2023

What's Your Soul's Super Power? Renew Your Strength When Your Heart Feels Weary #75Episode • Jun 12, 2023

A Simple Way to Enjoy a Summer Road Trip with God: Finding God's Love Notes #74Episode • Jun 5, 2023

Switch Your Mind from Despair & Disappointment to Life and Peace #73Episode • May 29, 2023

God Quiets You with His Love: Surprising Quietness Benefits for the Body, Mind & Spirit #72Episode • May 22, 2023

What to Pray in the Morning for a Worry-Free Day | Introducing: Teach Us to PrayEpisode • May 18, 2023

3 Ways to Combat Self-Doubt: Is it God's Voice, Your Voice, or Someone Else's Expectations? #71Episode • May 15, 2023

What's the Difference Between Rest and Being Lazy? PLUS How Positive Memories Strengthen Our Trust in God #70Episode • May 8, 2023

How to Say No to Fear & Yes to God PLUS What's the Difference Between Secular & Biblical Meditation?Episode • May 2, 2023

Is It Burnout Or Is God Stretching You? 4 Signs to Know the Difference PLUS 4 Mental Health Benefits of Stories #68Episode • Apr 24, 2023

The Antidote to Stress & Fatigue + The Surprising Causes – Plus Raising Stress-Resilient KidsEpisode • Apr 17, 2023

Coping with Anxiety from Traumatic Events (like the Nashville Shooting) #66Episode • Apr 10, 2023

3 Ways to Break Free from Stress, Worry & AnxietyEpisode • Apr 3, 2023

3 Surprising Ways to Stop Overthinking, Improve Your Mood During the Day, & Get the Sleep Your Body Needs #64Episode • Mar 27, 2023

Break the Grip of Anxiety & Worry: What You Can Do to Stop the Stress Cycle #63Episode • Mar 20, 2023

Having Anxiety or Depression Doesn’t Mean Your Faith is Flawed: 3 Lies that Trigger Anxiety & 3 Truths to Set You Free #62Episode • Mar 13, 2023

Is Self-Care or Soul-Care Selfish or Unspiritual? Why Nurturing Your Wellness Is Practicing Faith With Jesus - #61Episode • Mar 6, 2023

How to Stop Numbing Your Emotions & Stop Negative Self-Talk with Jesus - #60Episode • Feb 27, 2023

How to Calm Anxiety in Life’s Storms: Practice Peace with Jesus - #59Episode • Feb 20, 2023

Feeling Physically Exhausted? God Will Hold You Up & Carry You to Peace #58Episode • Feb 13, 2023

Feeling Anxious? Cast Your Cares on God Because He Cares For You - #57Episode • Feb 8, 2023

Do You Feel Guilty Taking Time For Yourself? How to Create Healthy Habits that Stick #56Episode • Jan 30, 2023

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

Experiencing the Holy Spirit | Introducing: Faith Over Fear with Special Guest Max LucadoEpisode • Jan 12, 2023

How to Dial Down New Year’s Anxiety & Renew God’s Peace & Your Wellness Instead - #54Episode • Jan 9, 2023

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

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

Say No to a Stressful Christmas and Burnout and Say Yes to God's Peace - Ep. 51Episode • Dec 5, 2022

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

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

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

Overcome Family Tensions & Lower Negative Holiday Stress (with Becky Keife) - Ep 47Episode • Nov 7, 2022

How to Find Courage When Things Go From Bad to Worse - Ep. 46Episode • Oct 31, 2022

How to Combat Worry & What-If, Worse Case Thinking - Ep. 45Episode • Oct 24, 2022

3 Lies That Trigger Anxiety & 3 Truths to Set You Free - Ep. 44Episode • Oct 17, 2022

How to Overcome Life's Storms & Stresses with God's Quiet Love - Ep. 43Episode • Oct 10, 2022

How to Overcome Burnout & Why You Need Tender Loving Care - Ep. 42Episode • Oct 3, 2022

What Keeps You Up at Night? Letting Go of Guilt & the Fear of Saying No - Ep. 41Episode • Sep 26, 2022

God Uses Our Leftovers: How to Move Forward When Life Doesn't Settle Down - Ep. 40Episode • Sep 19, 2022

Finding Hope in the Rubble of Life: Rebuilding Life from Ground Zero - Ep. 39Episode • Sep 12, 2022

How to Find Peace When You’re Stressed & Gratitude In Heartache - Ep. 38Episode • Sep 5, 2022

Break the Habit of People Pleasing, Calm Anxiety & Lower Stress - Ep. 37Episode • Aug 29, 2022

How to Stay Encouraged When You’re Interrupted by Discouragement and Delays - Ep. 36Episode • Aug 22, 2022

Quiet the Noise of Negative Self-Talk & Boost Mental Health – Ep. 35Episode • Aug 15, 2022

How to Stop Overthinking and Start Enjoying Your Life - Ep. 34Episode • Aug 8, 2022

How to Overcome Regret and Move Forward with Joy - Ep. 33Episode • Aug 1, 2022

How to Break Free When You’re Stuck in a Rut - Ep. 32Episode • Jul 18, 2022

How to Choose Joy If You’re Stressed Out - Ep. 31Episode • Jul 11, 2022

How to Cope and Stay Calm When Your Plans Fall Through - Ep. 30Episode • Jun 20, 2022

Release Relational Stress: Thoughts on the Depp/Heard Trial - Ep. 29Episode • Jun 6, 2022

Brain Fog Is No Joke: Reduce Mental Fatigue & Stop Stress Scrolling - Ep. 28Episode • May 31, 2022

Introducing: Get Your Brave OnEpisode • May 16, 2022

How to Be Gentle with Yourself (Re-Air)Episode • May 9, 2022

Introducing: Teach Us to PrayEpisode • Apr 25, 2022

Introducing: Christian Parent, Crazy WorldEpisode • Apr 18, 2022

S2 E27: Move Out of Survival Mode and Let God Make Things New in YouEpisode • Apr 11, 2022

S2 E26: Heal Emotional Exhaustion by Taking Better Care of YourselfEpisode • Apr 4, 2022

S2 E25: When You Don’t Know What to Do: Facing Uncertainty with ConfidenceEpisode • Mar 28, 2022

S2 E24: How to Combat Critical Voices and Heal from ShameEpisode • Mar 21, 2022

S2 E23: What to Do When Life is Hard and Replenish Your StrengthEpisode • Mar 14, 2022

S2 E22: Don’t Live with a Broken Heart: Receive God’s HealingEpisode • Mar 7, 2022

Bonus Episode! Responding to Trauma & Nurturing Your Soul This Ash WednesdayEpisode • Mar 2, 2022

S2 E20: Renew Your First Love with God When Faith Feels StaleEpisode • Feb 28, 2022

S2 E19: How to Help Kids Stress Less and Reduce AnxietyEpisode • Feb 22, 2022

S2 E18: Rekindle Your Romantic Love RelationshipsEpisode • Feb 14, 2022

S2 E17: Love and Friendship - Nurturing Friendships to Stress LessEpisode • Feb 7, 2022

S2 E16: Renewing Your Mind: Reducing Stress Using Scripture-Based MindfulnessEpisode • Jan 31, 2022

S2 E15: Creating New Rhythms & Healthy Habits with God’s PromisesEpisode • Jan 24, 2022

S2 E14: Combating Burn Out & The Power of God’s PromisesEpisode • Jan 17, 2022

S2 E13: Choosing Hope and Finding Your New NormalEpisode • Dec 22, 2021

S2 E12: Choosing Joy Isn’t Selfish: You Are Worthy of JoyEpisode • Dec 21, 2021

S2 E11: Receiving God’s Peace During the Holiday StressEpisode • Dec 20, 2021

S2 Ep 10: God Makes Beauty Out of BrokennessEpisode • Dec 1, 2021

S2 E9: Your Story Is Worth SharingEpisode • Nov 23, 2021

S2 E8: Quieting Imposter Syndrome & Toxic PeopleEpisode • Nov 16, 2021

S2 E7: Breaking Myths and Stigma: Anxiety, Panic Attacks, and FaithEpisode • Nov 9, 2021

S2 E6: When You Need God’s Guidance and Don’t Know What to DoEpisode • Nov 2, 2021

S2 E5: Getting Honest about Depression and Other Mental Health IssuesEpisode • Oct 26, 2021

S2 E4: Be Gentle with Yourself – What Helps You Relax and Enjoy Life?Episode • Oct 19, 2021

S2 E3: Stop Hiding in Loneliness: Reconnecting with Other and YourselfEpisode • Oct 12, 2021

S2 E2: How to Get Better SleepEpisode • Oct 5, 2021

S2 E1: Tackling the Stress of Uncertainty & The Gift of ListeningEpisode • Sep 28, 2021

Episode 10: Choose Peace in the StormEpisode • Apr 8, 2020

Episode 10: Choose Peace in the StormEpisode • Apr 8, 2020

Episode 9: Lower Your Stress by Getting Out in NatureEpisode • Apr 1, 2020

Episode 8: Let Go of Perfectionism to Unlock JoyEpisode • Mar 25, 2020

Special Coronavirus Episode: How to Stress Less When Everyone around You Is PanickingEpisode • Mar 17, 2020

Episode 7: Making Decisions without Stressing OutEpisode • Mar 11, 2020

Episode 6: Figure Out What Brings You Joy and Pursue ItEpisode • Mar 4, 2020

Episode 5: Why Sharing Our Stories Relieves Our StressEpisode • Feb 26, 2020

Episode 4: Rest: The Antidote for StressEpisode • Feb 19, 2020

Episode 3: Release Guilt and Receive GraceEpisode • Feb 12, 2020

Episode 2: Lift the Burden of Busy from Your DaysEpisode • Feb 11, 2020

Episode 1: The Toll Stress and Busyness Take on YouEpisode • Feb 10, 2020

Breathe: The Stress Less Podcast with Bonnie Gray: Official TrailerEpisode • Feb 2, 2020

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