Have you ever looked in the mirror and felt like the outside you doesn’t reflect the vibrant, joyful person you used to be inside?

In this second episode of the Summer Soul Glow Up series, Bonnie invites you to rediscover the sacred beauty of caring for yourself — not just spiritually, but physically and emotionally too. Learn how small acts of outer care, like skincare or dressing in what makes you smile, can become powerful soul care practices that awaken your joy, calm your nervous system, and reconnect you with God’s delight in you.

Through biblical encouragement, science-backed wellness insight, and a vulnerable personal story about Queen Esther and skincare, Bonnie helps you let go of guilt and embrace a summer of sacred renewal.

Tune into this episode to remember: your glow isn’t just about how you look — it’s about how loved, worthy, and renewed you feel in God's presence.

 Key Takeaways from Today’s Soul Care:
• Why outer self-care can be sacred and soul-renewing
• How physical care helps lower stress and calm your body
• A story from Queen Esther that reshaped Bonnie’s view of skincare
• How to stop putting yourself to the side and start showing up for you
• A soul care ritual to help you begin glowing again this summer

Breath Prayer:
Inhale: I am altogether beautiful...
Exhale: There is no flaw in me

Scripture of the Week:
Song of Songs 4:7 — “You are altogether beautiful, my darling; there is no flaw in you.”

Featured Resource: FREE Soul Care Quiz at soulcarequiz.com
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Have you ever looked in the mirror and felt like the outside you doesn&rsquo;t reflect the vibrant, joyful person you used to be inside? In this second episode of the Summer Soul Glow Up series, Bonnie invites you to rediscover the sacred beauty of caring for yourself &mdash; not just spiritually, but physically and emotionally too. Learn how small acts of outer care, like skincare or dressing in what makes you smile, can become powerful soul care practices that awaken your joy, calm your nervous system, and reconnect you with God&rsquo;s delight in you. Through biblical encouragement, science-backed wellness insight, and a vulnerable personal story about Queen Esther and skincare, Bonnie helps you let go of guilt and embrace a summer of sacred renewal. Tune into this episode to remember: your glow isn&rsquo;t just about how you look &mdash; it&rsquo;s about how loved, worthy, and renewed you feel in God's presence. &nbsp;Key Takeaways from Today&rsquo;s Soul Care: &bull; Why outer self-care can be sacred and soul-renewing &bull; How physical care helps lower stress and calm your body &bull; A story from Queen Esther that reshaped Bonnie&rsquo;s view of skincare &bull; How to stop putting yourself to the side and start showing up for you &bull; A soul care ritual to help you begin glowing again this summer Breath Prayer: Inhale: I am altogether beautiful... Exhale: There is no flaw in me Scripture of the Week: Song of Songs 4:7 &mdash; &ldquo;You are altogether beautiful, my darling; there is no flaw in you.&rdquo; Featured Resource: 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=1751920643850000&amp;usg=AOvVaw3XtVSpkgICk7bDRWu6hvc7">soulcarequiz.com</a> Take the FREE Soul Care Quiz &mdash; What kind of wellness do you need most? Feeling overwhelmed, exhausted, or stuck in survival mode? Take this free personal wellness assessment and discover which of the 4 types of soul care &mdash; emotional, physical, spiritual, or social &mdash; will help you replenish your peace and joy with God.
&nbsp;&rarr; Take the free quiz at&nbsp;<a href="https://soulcarequiz.com/" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://soulcarequiz.com&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1751920643850000&amp;usg=AOvVaw0jwy0uDPLV4dg-WdYgDneT">https://soulcarequiz.com</a> &nbsp;Connect with Bonnie: Bestselling Books by Bonnie:&nbsp;<a href="https://amzn.to/3NpVYQd" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://amzn.to/3NpVYQd&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1751920643850000&amp;usg=AOvVaw1JSiRAoLHecpyB6tuHo2SX">https://amzn.to/3NpVYQd</a> Join the Soul Care Newsletter:&nbsp;<a href="https://thebonniegray.com/subscribe" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://thebonniegray.com/subscribe&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1751920643850000&amp;usg=AOvVaw0CHnU2DIILRrkHo9iFUWw3">https://thebonniegray.com/subscribe</a> Watch Weekly YouTube Devotionals:&nbsp;<a href="https://youtube.com/thebonniegray" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://youtube.com/thebonniegray&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1751920643850000&amp;usg=AOvVaw1PafmxfjJInBKem98PqSbn">https://youtube.com/thebonniegray</a> &nbsp;Follow Bonnie 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>