Do you ever feel stuck in your head — replaying thoughts, analyzing everything, and feeling mentally exhausted before the day even begins? You’re not alone… and you don’t have to stay in that loop.

In this episode, Bonnie explores why overthinking steals your peace, how it affects your brain, and what you can do to stop the mental spiral with soul care tools rooted in scripture and science.

Learn how to apply Bonnie’s 3-step Rest • Return • Refresh Rhythm — a gentle soul care practice that will help you calm your thoughts, express your emotions honestly, and begin healing with God’s love.

 Tune into this episode to discover how to break free of the overthinking loop and feel God’s peace again — with practical tools, neuroscience insights, and a breath prayer that will quiet your heart and reconnect you with God’s presence.

 Key Takeaways from Today’s Soul Care:
- Why overthinking happens in your brain (Default Mode Network + rumination)
- How to gently rewire anxious thought loops using soul care & scripture
- What the 3-step Rest • Return • Refresh Rhythm is — and how it helps you calm your emotions and renew peace
- Three actionable soul care practices (backed by research) to feel better today

 Breath Prayer:
Inhale: Return to your rest, O my soul...
Exhale: The Lord has been good to you.

 Scripture of the Week:
Psalm 116:7 “Return to your rest, my soul, for the Lord has been good to you.”

 NEW Soul Care Wellness Course Mentioned:
 Praying the Psalms for Wellness — Registration now open!
Learn how to release stress, renew peace, and grow spiritually through weekly soul care rhythms rooted in the Psalms.
→ Sign up at https://mysoulcareschool.com

 Connect with Bonnie:
 Bestselling Books "Breathe" + More by Bonnie:
https://amzn.to/3NpVYQd

 Join the Soul Care Newsletter:
https://thebonniegray.com/subscribe

 Watch YouTube Devotionals:
https://youtube.com/thebonniegray

 Follow on Instagram & Facebook:
@thebonniegray

Do you ever feel stuck in your head &mdash; replaying thoughts, analyzing everything, and feeling mentally exhausted before the day even begins? You&rsquo;re not alone&hellip; and you don&rsquo;t have to stay in that loop. In this episode, Bonnie explores why overthinking steals your peace, how it affects your brain, and what you can do to stop the mental spiral with soul care tools rooted in scripture and science. Learn how to apply Bonnie&rsquo;s 3-step Rest &bull; Return &bull; Refresh Rhythm &mdash; a gentle soul care practice that will help you calm your thoughts, express your emotions honestly, and begin healing with God&rsquo;s love. &nbsp;Tune into this episode&nbsp;to discover how to break free of the overthinking loop and feel God&rsquo;s peace again &mdash; with practical tools, neuroscience insights, and a breath prayer that will quiet your heart and reconnect you with God&rsquo;s presence. &nbsp;Key Takeaways from Today&rsquo;s Soul Care: - Why overthinking happens in your brain (Default Mode Network + rumination) - How to gently rewire anxious thought loops using soul care &amp; scripture - What the 3-step Rest &bull; Return &bull; Refresh Rhythm is &mdash; and how it helps you calm your emotions and renew peace - Three actionable soul care practices (backed by research) to feel better today &nbsp;Breath Prayer: Inhale: Return to your rest, O my soul... Exhale: The Lord has been good to you. &nbsp;Scripture of the Week: Psalm 116:7 &ldquo;Return to your rest, my soul, for the Lord has been good to you.&rdquo; &nbsp;NEW Soul Care Wellness Course Mentioned: &nbsp;Praying the Psalms for Wellness &mdash; Registration now open! Learn how to release stress, renew peace, and grow spiritually through weekly soul care rhythms rooted in the Psalms. &rarr;&nbsp;Sign up at&nbsp;<a href="https://mysoulcareschool.com/" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://mysoulcareschool.com&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1744647923511000&amp;usg=AOvVaw0u9-NUqhi6UmGg3yStE5Sy">https://mysoulcareschool.com</a> &nbsp;Connect with Bonnie: &nbsp;Bestselling Books&nbsp;"Breathe" + More by Bonnie: <a href="https://amzn.to/3NpVYQd" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://amzn.to/3NpVYQd&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1744647923511000&amp;usg=AOvVaw264U5xC9dfPf6AdnzNv_A3">https://amzn.to/3NpVYQd</a> &nbsp;Join the Soul Care Newsletter: <a href="https://thebonniegray.com/subscribe" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://thebonniegray.com/subscribe&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1744647923511000&amp;usg=AOvVaw0dU7q1Wt1aFDJaTBi38Eye">https://thebonniegray.com/subscribe</a> &nbsp;Watch YouTube Devotionals: <a href="https://youtube.com/thebonniegray" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://youtube.com/thebonniegray&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1744647923511000&amp;usg=AOvVaw0kca0M-DNZazH6gjUzKC_v">https://youtube.com/thebonniegray</a> &nbsp;Follow on Instagram &amp; Facebook: @thebonniegray

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>

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