
Breathe: The Stress Less Podcast
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 thi…
The Science of Worry: How You Can Break the Worry Loop #233
Have you ever woken up with a whole list of worries already running through your mind? One thought leads to another and before your feet even touch the floor, your attention is scattered across things that haven’t happened yet, things you can’t control, or problems you can’t solve right now. In t…
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The Science of Over-Analyzing Everything: Why You Don’t Have to Optimize Everything #232
Do you ever feel like your mind is always working—even when you’re supposed to be resting? You replay conversations. Analyze what happened. Wonder what it means. What stressors causes you to feel the pressure to produce, improve, optimize, or figure something out? In this episode, Bonnie shares w…
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The Science of Friendship: Why Emotional Wellness Is Bigger Than One Best Friend #231
Have you ever thought about reaching out to someone—but then talked yourself out of it? In today’s episode of Breathe, Bonnie explores the science of friendship and why emotional wellness may be supported by more than just our closest relationships. She shares what happened when one inspired idea …
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The Science of Joy: This One Simple Practice Helps You Recover from Stress #229
Have you ever thought, I’ll feel more joy when life finally calms down? What if joy isn’t something you have to wait for? In today’s episode of Breathe: The Stress Less Podcast, Bonnie explores the science of joy—and how choosing joy can actually lift your own well-being too. Bonnie shares a perso…
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The Science of Gratitude: The “Story Twist” That Can Lift Your Mood & Reframe Your Day #229
Have you ever made a gratitude list—but still felt stressed afterward? Gratitude is powerful for our emotional wellness—but what if there’s a simple way to experience it more deeply? In today’s episode of Breathe, Bonnie explores the science of gratitude and a simple “story twist” that can help l…
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The Science of Beauty: How Your Surroundings Can Renew Your Spirit #228
Have you ever noticed how your surroundings can change the way you feel? Friend, beauty isn’t just decoration. The things we see around us can affect how we feel and even influence the rhythms and habits we create. This week, Bonnie is kicking off a new "Science + Scripture of Wellness Series" o…
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Facing a Life Transition? How to Stress Less About What’s Next #227
Are you standing at the edge of a life transition, wondering what’s next? Maybe something familiar is ending, but you still don’t know what God has for you in the season ahead. In this week’s episode, Bonnie shares a tender personal story about losing something irreplaceable—and the surprising rea…
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Beating the Blahs: Find Your Beginner’s Joy by Trying Something New #226
Have you ever felt stuck in the blahs—when your days start to feel the same and nothing feels fresh or exciting? What if trying something new could help lift your mood and bring fresh joy to your soul—even when life itself hasn’t gotten easier?| In this episode, Bonnie shares how an unexpected co…
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Too Tired to Get Together? Why Joy Is Meant to Be Shared #225
Have you ever wanted to get together with a friend—but you were too tired, too busy, or maybe even felt guilty because too much time had passed? What if reconnecting could be simpler than you think—and still give you the joy and connection your wellness needs? In this episode, Bonnie shares a lun…
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Make Room for Healing: Why Your Health Deserves to Come First #224
Have you ever known what was best for your health—but still found yourself putting everyone else first? What if making room for healing isn't about doing more, but letting go of what's keeping you from receiving God's best? In this episode, Bonnie shares a surprising plot twist in her own healing…
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