Have you ever noticed that after pouring out love, hosting, caring, cooking, cleaning, and trying to make everything meaningful for everyone… your body suddenly crashes?

In today’s episode, Bonnie unpacks the Overgiving Crash — that drained, blank, emotional dip that often hits right after big holidays and busy seasons. You’ll learn why it happens, what your body is trying to tell you, and how God gently meets you in those weary places.

Bonnie also explains the cortisol dip — the biological drop that leaves you feeling tired, foggy, or flat after you’ve been “on” for days — and shares the simple soul care shift that can restore your spark as you enter the Christmas season.

Learn how to help your nervous system reset… and how to let God renew your strength with tenderness and love. 

Key Takeaways:
 Why the “overgiving crash” happens after holidays and emotionally demanding seasons
 What a cortisol dip is — and why it leaves you feeling drained or suddenly exhausted
 How God restores your strength when you pause and let Him care for your tired heart
 The science behind anticipatory joy — and why choosing one small thing you love lifts your mood
 A simple soul care practice to help you reconnect with peace as the holiday season begins

 Breath PrayerInhale: You renew my strength
Exhale: You are my hope

 Scripture
“He gives strength to the weary and increases the power of the weak… Those who hope in the Lord will renew their strength.” — Isaiah 40:29–31
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Get your personal wellness assessment and learn which area of soul care you need most.

Connect with Bonnie:

  Join the Soul Care Newsletter:
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  Bestselling Books by Bonnie:
https://amzn.to/3NpVYQd

 Follow Bonnie on Instagram & Facebook:
@thebonniegray

Have you ever noticed that after pouring out love, hosting, caring, cooking, cleaning, and trying to make everything meaningful for everyone&hellip; your body suddenly crashes? In today&rsquo;s episode, Bonnie unpacks the Overgiving Crash &mdash; that drained, blank, emotional dip that often hits right after big holidays and busy seasons. You&rsquo;ll learn why it happens, what your body is trying to tell you, and how God gently meets you in those weary places. Bonnie also explains the cortisol dip &mdash; the biological drop that leaves you feeling tired, foggy, or flat after you&rsquo;ve been &ldquo;on&rdquo; for days &mdash; and shares the simple soul care shift that can restore your spark as you enter the Christmas season. Learn how to help your nervous system reset&hellip; and how to let God renew your strength with tenderness and love.&nbsp; Key Takeaways: &nbsp;Why the &ldquo;overgiving crash&rdquo; happens after holidays and emotionally demanding seasons &nbsp;What a cortisol dip is &mdash; and why it leaves you feeling drained or suddenly exhausted &nbsp;How God restores your strength when you pause and let Him care for your tired heart &nbsp;The science behind anticipatory joy &mdash; and why choosing one small thing you love lifts your mood &nbsp;A simple soul care practice to help you reconnect with peace as the holiday season begins &nbsp;Breath PrayerInhale: You renew my strength Exhale: You are my hope &nbsp;Scripture &ldquo;He gives strength to the weary and increases the power of the weak&hellip; Those who hope in the Lord will renew their strength.&rdquo; &mdash; Isaiah 40:29&ndash;31 &nbsp;&rarr;&nbsp;Register&nbsp;"Advent Wellness Course"&nbsp;to lower holiday stress with God's peace, hope, joy, and love&nbsp;at&nbsp;<a href="http://mysoulcareschool.com/" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=http://mysoulcareschool.com/&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1764614760367000&amp;usg=AOvVaw3302x81q3FsGozG_bbS4QI">mysoulcareschool.com</a> &nbsp;&rarr;&nbsp;&nbsp;Eucalyptus Shower Steamers for instant calm at&nbsp;<a href="https://amzn.to/488VVBI" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://amzn.to/488VVBI&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1764614760367000&amp;usg=AOvVaw0FUuWJRvMS5iRa3aceOlhf">Bonnie's Soul Care Store</a> &nbsp;&rarr;&nbsp;Take the FREE Soul Care Quiz&nbsp;at&nbsp;<a href="http://soulcarequiz.com/" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=http://soulcarequiz.com/&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1764614760367000&amp;usg=AOvVaw1vUVyL6UDyp6tf0O4YARtU">soulcarequiz.com</a> Get your personal wellness assessment and learn which area of soul care you need most.
Connect with Bonnie: &nbsp;&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=1764614760367000&amp;usg=AOvVaw1VEY8sjobMrh1dyQw5G7n4">https://thebonniegray.com/subscribe</a> &nbsp;&nbsp;Watch Weekly 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=1764614760367000&amp;usg=AOvVaw1ggV6MA_BrahrnSyrTqbPl">https://youtube.com/thebonniegray</a> &nbsp;&nbsp;Bestselling Books 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=1764614760367000&amp;usg=AOvVaw1Rao4oZb45FrWFfuyeunoZ">https://amzn.to/3NpVYQd</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>

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