Ever felt like you're constantly pouring out, yet your own cup remains empty? In this episode, Bonnie Gray delves deep into the labyrinth of codependency, exploring how it stifles our joy and peace. Through personal anecdotes and poignant scripture, Bonnie invites us to reassess our relational dynamics, daring us to seek friendships that nourish rather than deplete.

Learn to identify signs of codependency, embrace boundaries, and embark on a journey towards genuine connection. Tune into this episode to reclaim your emotional autonomy and foster friendships that bloom like never before.

Key Takeaways:

- Recognize the 6 signs of codependency
- Understand the power of boundaries in fostering healthy relationships.
- Embrace the concept of the "cord of three strands" friendships: mentors, companions, and mentees.
- Find courage in Ecclesiastes 4:9-10, knowing that true companionship uplifts and strengthens.

Breath Prayer:  (Inhale) God comforts us in all our troubles //  (Exhale) so that we can comfort others, exhale.

Scripture Promise: "God comforts us in all our troubles, so that we can comfort others." 2 Cor 1:4. 

LINKS & RESOURCES
How to Spot the Signs of Codependency: https://bit.ly/3TP9PmN
Take FREE Soul Care Quiz at soulcarequiz.com– your personal wellness assessment – to learn which area of wellness you’re missing
Register for Bonnie's Lent Wellness Study at: https://mysoulcareschool.com
Get Bonnie’s ECPA bestseller Breathe: 21 Ways to Stress Less & Transform Chaos to Calm
Join FREE Breathe Newsletter!  https://thebonniegray.com/subscribe/
Follow Bonnie at www.instagram.com/thebonniegray & www.facebook.com/thebonniegray

Ever felt like you're constantly pouring out, yet your own cup remains empty? In this episode, Bonnie Gray delves deep into the labyrinth of codependency, exploring how it stifles our joy and peace. Through personal anecdotes and poignant scripture, Bonnie invites us to reassess our relational dynamics, daring us to seek friendships that nourish rather than deplete. Learn to identify signs of codependency, embrace boundaries, and embark on a journey towards genuine connection. Tune into this episode to reclaim your emotional autonomy and foster friendships that bloom like never before. Key Takeaways: - Recognize the 6 signs of codependency - Understand the power of boundaries in fostering healthy relationships. - Embrace the concept of the "cord of three strands" friendships: mentors, companions, and mentees. - Find courage in Ecclesiastes 4:9-10, knowing that true companionship uplifts and strengthens. Breath Prayer:  (Inhale) God comforts us in all our troubles //  (Exhale) so that we can comfort others, exhale.
Scripture Promise: "God comforts us in all our troubles, so that we can comfort others." 2 Cor 1:4.  LINKS &amp; RESOURCES
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<li>How to Spot the Signs of Codependency:<a href="https://bit.ly/3TP9PmN" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://bit.ly/3TP9PmN&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1710798632917000&amp;usg=AOvVaw2v9NtF5INGaTBGMCwK5EwR"> https://bit.ly/3TP9PmN</a></li>
<li>Take FREE Soul Care Quiz at <a href="http://soulcarequiz.com/" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=http://soulcarequiz.com/&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1710798632917000&amp;usg=AOvVaw2j5D7SWRYSw76x0YfeJc6s">soulcarequiz.com</a> – your personal wellness assessment – to learn which area of wellness you’re missing</li>
<li>Register for Bonnie's Lent Wellness Study at: <a href="https://mysoulcareschool.com/" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://mysoulcareschool.com/&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1710798632917000&amp;usg=AOvVaw0Z27xqn_cvy4_2Q5No-Bbb">https://mysoulcareschool.com</a></li>
<li>Get Bonnie’s ECPA bestseller <a href="http://bit.ly/thebreathebook" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=http://bit.ly/thebreathebook&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1710798632917000&amp;usg=AOvVaw2OQANhkAA8AfjH0npFyheX">Breathe: 21 Ways to Stress Less &amp; Transform Chaos to Calm</a></li>
<li>Join FREE Breathe Newsletter!  <a href="https://thebonniegray.com/subscribe/" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://thebonniegray.com/subscribe/&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1710798632917000&amp;usg=AOvVaw3vIVzjuunVSy3W0jlPIBFP">https://thebonniegray.com/subscribe/</a></li>
<li>Follow Bonnie at <a href="http://www.instagram.com/thebonniegray" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=http://www.instagram.com/thebonniegray&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1710798632917000&amp;usg=AOvVaw0B7XflgY97WkgH_m0mkOjZ">www.instagram.com/thebonniegray</a> &amp; <a href="http://facebook.com/thebonniegray" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=http://facebook.com/thebonniegray&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1710798632917000&amp;usg=AOvVaw0q5zy08oj2DYto53a2aYcV">www.facebook.com/thebonniegray</a></li>
</ul>

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 Difference Between Secular & Biblical Meditation?
🌸 Is It Burnout Or Is God Stretching You? 4 Signs to Know the Difference PLUS 4 Mental Health Benefits of Stories
🌸 3 Surprising Ways to Stop Overthinking, Improve Your Mood During the Day, & Get the Sleep Your Body Needs
🌸 The Antidote to Stress & Fatigue + The Surprising Causes – Plus Raising Stress-Resilient Kids

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

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 &amp; Anxiety 🌸 How to Say No to Fear &amp; Yes to God PLUS What's the Difference Between Secular &amp; Biblical Meditation? 🌸 Is It Burnout Or Is God Stretching You? 4 Signs to Know the Difference PLUS 4 Mental Health Benefits of Stories 🌸 3 Surprising Ways to Stop Overthinking, Improve Your Mood During the Day, &amp; Get the Sleep Your Body Needs 🌸 The Antidote to Stress &amp; Fatigue + The Surprising Causes – Plus Raising Stress-Resilient Kids
FOLLOW BONNIE: Instagram: <a href="https://instagram.com/thebonniegray">https://instagram.com/thebonniegray</a> Facebook: <a href="https://facebook.com/thebonniegray">https://facebook.com/thebonniegray</a> Her site: <a href="http://www.thebonniegray.com/">http://www.thebonniegray.com</a>

Breathe: The Stress Less Podcast 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,...

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 this podcast: 
Ways to Eliminate Anxiety & Cast Your Cares on God 
Tips to Break Free from Stress, Worry & Anxiety
Recommendations on How to Say No to Fear & Yes to God
Ways to Raise Stress-Resilient Kids
Mental Health Benefits of Stories of Stories & Activities 
Surprising Ways to Stop Overthinking
Tips to Improve Your Mood During the Day & Get the Sleep Your Body Needs
The Difference Between Secular & Biblical Meditation
The Difference Between Burnout & God Stretching You
The Antidote to Stress & Fatigue + The Surprising Causes 

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

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: 
<ul>
<li>Ways to Eliminate Anxiety &amp; Cast Your Cares on God </li>
<li>Tips to Break Free from Stress, Worry &amp; Anxiety</li>
<li>Recommendations on How to Say No to Fear &amp; Yes to God</li>
<li>Ways to Raise Stress-Resilient Kids</li>
<li>Mental Health Benefits of Stories of Stories &amp; Activities </li>
<li>Surprising Ways to Stop Overthinking</li>
<li>Tips to Improve Your Mood During the Day &amp; Get the Sleep Your Body Needs</li>
<li>The Difference Between Secular &amp; Biblical Meditation</li>
<li>The Difference Between Burnout &amp; God Stretching You</li>
<li>The Antidote to Stress &amp; Fatigue + The Surprising Causes </li>
</ul>
FOLLOW BONNIE: Instagram: <a href="https://instagram.com/thebonniegray">https://instagram.com/thebonniegray</a> Facebook: <a href="https://facebook.com/thebonniegray">https://facebook.com/thebonniegray</a> Her site: <a href="http://www.thebonniegray.com/">http://www.thebonniegray.com </a>