Are you feeling uninspired, emotionally drained, or wondering why rest doesn’t feel restful anymore?

In this episode, Bonnie explores the hidden signs of burnout—and why the solution isn’t more time, but more soul-nourishing peace. Through a heartfelt personal story, biblical encouragement, and research-backed soul care tips, she shares how to break free from emotional exhaustion and gently return to joy.

Learn to let go of the pressure to do more, embrace rest without guilt, and experience God’s presence in small, beautiful ways—like buying yourself flowers or getting lost in a good book.

Tune into this episode to discover how burnout blocks your joy, why it’s not your fault, and how you can begin to feel again with God's love leading the way. Plus, Bonnie shares 3 science-backed soul care practices and a powerful breath prayer to bring calm and clarity right where you are.

Key Takeaways:
- Why burnout makes you feel numb—and how to gently awaken joy again
- The spiritual lie we believe about time and productivity
- 3 soul care practices backed by science & scripture to find your joy
- Replace performance with presence
- A beautiful story about manna, rest, and believing God’s provision is enough
- How to experience God’s love in the middle of your ordinary day

Breath Prayer:
(Inhale) God goes before me…
(Exhale) He will not let go of me.

Scripture:
“The Lord himself goes before you and will be with you; He will never leave you nor forsake you. Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged.” — Deuteronomy 31:8

Join the Lent Wellness Study:Together, we’ll journey through 6 weeks of prayer, scripture, and soul care practices designed to restore your emotional wellness and deepen your connection with Jesus.
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-  Find my Eucalyptus Shower Steamers here: https://amzn.to/4lcCptS
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-  Get Bonnie's Bestselling book "Breathe: 21 Days to Stress Less" https://amzn.to/4azae1K
-  Join the Lent Wellness Study! https://thebonniegray.com/soulcareschool/
-  Take the FREE Soul Care Quiz at soulcarequiz.com – your wellness assessment!
-  Subscribe to FREE Breathe Newsletter! https://thebonniegray.com/subscribe/

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

Are you feeling uninspired, emotionally drained, or wondering why rest doesn&rsquo;t feel restful anymore? In this episode, Bonnie explores the hidden signs of burnout&mdash;and why the solution isn&rsquo;t more time, but more soul-nourishing peace. Through a heartfelt personal story, biblical encouragement, and research-backed soul care tips, she shares how to break free from emotional exhaustion and gently return to joy. Learn to let go of the pressure to do more, embrace rest without guilt, and experience God&rsquo;s presence in small, beautiful ways&mdash;like buying yourself flowers or getting lost in a good book. Tune into this episode to discover how burnout blocks your joy, why it&rsquo;s not your fault, and how you can begin to feel again with God's love leading the way. Plus, Bonnie shares 3 science-backed soul care practices and a powerful breath prayer to bring calm and clarity right where you are. Key Takeaways: - Why burnout makes you feel numb&mdash;and how to gently awaken joy again - The spiritual lie we believe about time and productivity - 3 soul care practices backed by science &amp; scripture to find your joy - Replace performance with presence - A beautiful story about manna, rest, and believing God&rsquo;s provision is enough - How to experience God&rsquo;s love in the middle of your ordinary day Breath Prayer: (Inhale) God goes before me&hellip; (Exhale) He will not let go of me. Scripture: &ldquo;The Lord himself goes before you and will be with you; He will never leave you nor forsake you. Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged.&rdquo; &mdash; Deuteronomy 31:8 Join the Lent Wellness Study:Together, we&rsquo;ll journey through 6 weeks of prayer, scripture, and soul care practices designed to restore your emotional wellness and deepen your connection with Jesus. &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=1743466025496000&amp;usg=AOvVaw06rfDSXHXfeNITX7cp6BD0">https://mysoulcareschool.com</a>&nbsp; LINKS &amp; RESOURCES -&nbsp; Find my Eucalyptus Shower Steamers here:&nbsp;<a href="https://amzn.to/4lcCptS" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://amzn.to/4lcCptS&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1743466025496000&amp;usg=AOvVaw0_PYsWH-Y4h5KDdY6HxwA7">https://amzn.to/4lcCptS</a> -&nbsp; Find my Dr. Teal's Lavender Bath Soak here:&nbsp;<a href="https://amzn.to/43x2Eoy" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://amzn.to/43x2Eoy&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1743466025496000&amp;usg=AOvVaw0utKvbADGqFCnaWhJWdRCd">https://amzn.to/43x2Eoy</a> -&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=1743466025496000&amp;usg=AOvVaw32oT1nItdPzbF-N67CBJO8">https://amzn.to/4azae1K</a> -&nbsp; Join the Lent Wellness 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=1743466025496000&amp;usg=AOvVaw3ujrur79ntampXF3k1vEFA">https://thebonniegray.com/soulcareschool/</a> -&nbsp; Take the 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=1743466025496000&amp;usg=AOvVaw23SVHhOMiKSghuSDdQLwsr">soulcarequiz.com&nbsp;</a>&ndash; your wellness assessment! -&nbsp; Subscribe to FREE Breathe 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=1743466025496000&amp;usg=AOvVaw3B07okFYsUtq7e23OsXemI">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=1743466025496000&amp;usg=AOvVaw32cC2UJZmRUtJ8K2awYotY">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=1743466025496000&amp;usg=AOvVaw0hz_hw2mRq2C2TMVcw0qW8">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>