Do you ever feel weighed down by negative thoughts or past hurts—especially when love is in the air? Whether it's from past relationships, self-doubt, or the expectations placed on us, Valentine’s week can stir up emotions that keep us from fully embracing God’s love and peace.

In this episode, Bonnie explores how to break free from toxic thinking and replace misbeliefs with God’s truth. You’ll learn how breath prayers and soul care practices can help you feel God’s love, calm anxiety, and renew your mind.

Learn to:
 Let go of negative thought patterns that keep you stuck
 Experience God’s love in a fresh, personal way
 Use simple breath prayers to calm stress and anxiety
 Rewire your brain with new soul-care habits

Tune into this episode to:
 Receive a loving word from God that speaks into your heart
 Discover a practical soul care tip to help you navigate stress this week
 Find encouragement through scripture and science-backed wellness practices

Key Takeaways:
Science + Scripture: God invites us to seek Him with all our hearts, and He promises we’ll find Him (Jeremiah 29:13) 

Science of New Experiences: Science confirms that new experiences—like faith journaling and breath prayers—can rewire our brains for joy and peace 

Science of Spiritual meditation is more powerful than secular meditation for reducing anxiety and boosting emotional well-being "Rewire Your Brain for Joy With Jesus —Do This to Break Free from Stress" #151You are worthy of love, peace, and joy—no matter what past experiences have told you

Let this be the week you embrace God’s love in a new way! Press play and breathe in His peace. 

Breathe Prayer: Inhale: "You will seek me and find me "
Exhale: "when you search for me with all your heart"

Scripture:


"You will seek me and find me when you search for me with all your heart." Jer. 29:13

Soul Care Tip: 3 Action Steps to Beat All-Or-Nothing Thing

LINKS & RESOURCES

-  Sign Up  for NEW "Walking In Wellness with Jesus" Study! https://thebonniegray.com/soulcareschool/
-  Take my FREE Soul Care Quiz at soulcarequiz.com – your wellness assessment!
-  Get Bonnie's Bestselling book "Breathe: 21 Days to Stress Less" https://amzn.to/4azae1K

-  Subscribe to FREE Breathe Newsletter for Fall Quarter Soul Care! https://thebonniegray.com/subscribe/

-  Follow Bonnie at www.instagram.com/thebonniegray & www.facebook.com/thebonniegray

Do you ever feel weighed down by negative thoughts or past hurts&mdash;especially when love is in the air? Whether it's from past relationships, self-doubt, or the expectations placed on us, Valentine&rsquo;s week can stir up emotions that keep us from fully embracing God&rsquo;s love and peace. In this episode, Bonnie explores how to break free from toxic thinking and replace misbeliefs with God&rsquo;s truth. You&rsquo;ll learn how breath prayers and soul care practices can help you feel God&rsquo;s love, calm anxiety, and renew your mind. Learn to: &nbsp;Let go of negative thought patterns that keep you stuck &nbsp;Experience God&rsquo;s love in a fresh, personal way &nbsp;Use simple breath prayers to calm stress and anxiety &nbsp;Rewire your brain with new soul-care habits Tune into this episode to: &nbsp;Receive a loving word from God that speaks into your heart &nbsp;Discover a practical soul care tip to help you navigate stress this week &nbsp;Find encouragement through scripture and science-backed wellness practices Key Takeaways: Science + Scripture: God invites us to seek Him with all our hearts, and He promises we&rsquo;ll find Him (Jeremiah 29:13)&nbsp;
Science of New Experiences: Science confirms that new experiences&mdash;like faith journaling and breath prayers&mdash;can rewire our brains for joy and peace&nbsp;
Science of Spiritual meditation is more powerful than secular meditation for reducing anxiety and boosting emotional well-being&nbsp;"Rewire Your Brain for Joy With Jesus &mdash;Do This to Break Free from Stress" #151You are worthy of love, peace, and joy&mdash;no matter what past experiences have told you Let this be the week you embrace God&rsquo;s love in a new way! Press play and breathe in His peace.&nbsp; Breathe Prayer: Inhale: "You will seek me and find me&nbsp;" Exhale: "when you search for me with all your heart"
Scripture: 
"You will seek me and find me when you search for me with all your heart." Jer. 29:13
Soul Care Tip:&nbsp;3 Action Steps to Beat All-Or-Nothing Thing LINKS &amp; RESOURCES -&nbsp; Sign Up&nbsp; for NEW "Walking In Wellness with Jesus" Study!&nbsp;<a href="https://thebonniegray.com/soulcareschool/" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://thebonniegray.com/soulcareschool/&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1739221406848000&amp;usg=AOvVaw0euq4KaPe9hGFctogPa-uu">https://thebonniegray.com/soulcareschool/</a> -&nbsp; Take my FREE Soul Care Quiz at&nbsp;<a href="http://soulcarequiz.com/" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=http://soulcarequiz.com/&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1739221406848000&amp;usg=AOvVaw3DGTHR7ebOqsqqbubAU5vK">soulcarequiz.com&nbsp;</a>&ndash; your wellness assessment! -&nbsp; Get Bonnie's Bestselling book "Breathe: 21 Days to Stress Less"&nbsp;<a href="https://amzn.to/4azae1K" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://amzn.to/4azae1K&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1739221406848000&amp;usg=AOvVaw0id3VLmGq5ixrnAjm5BKry">https://amzn.to/4azae1K</a> -&nbsp; Subscribe to FREE Breathe Newsletter for Fall Quarter Soul Care!&nbsp;<a href="https://thebonniegray.com/subscribe/" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://thebonniegray.com/subscribe/&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1739221406848000&amp;usg=AOvVaw3L7YO-dV98ZoWRpFlyL3_p">https://thebonniegray.com/subscribe/</a> -&nbsp; Follow Bonnie at&nbsp;<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=1739221406848000&amp;usg=AOvVaw25oXbXHqAJz9iB4_ej957q">www.instagram.com/thebonniegray</a>&nbsp;&amp;&nbsp;<a href="http://www.facebook.com/thebonniegray" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=http://www.facebook.com/thebonniegray&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1739221406848000&amp;usg=AOvVaw1j_NIHQUxIIEB_WM0H8_Ww">www.facebook.com/thebonniegray</a>

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>