Breathe: The Stress Less Podcast

Have you ever wondered how to keep the spark alive in your relationships, especially when it comes to romance? In this episode, Bonnie explores the art of nurturing romance and strengthening bonds in relationships, drawing insights from personal experiences and biblical wisdom.
Learn to cultivate new experiences, foster meaningful conversations, and prioritize positivity to reignite love and friendship in your life. Gain insights from biblical teachings on love, friendship, and the power of shared experiences.
Tune into this episode to discover practical tips for nurturing romance and intimacy in relationships. Explore the significance of experiencing new things together to stimulate joy and connection. Understand the importance of positive communication and its impact on mental health and well-being.
Key Takeaways:
- Novelty activates the brain's reward system, releasing dopamine and enhancing positive emotions.
- Engaging in new experiences together strengthens resilience to stress and boosts happiness.
- Prioritize positive conversations and experiences to nurture intimacy and deepen connections.
- 7 simple but key conversations can significantly improve relationship dynamics.
Breath Prayer: (Inhale) I have loved you with an everlasting love// (Exhale) I have drawn you with unfailing kindness.Scripture Promise: "I have loved you with an everlasting love. I have drawn you with unfailing kindness." Jer 31:3
LINKS & RESOURCES-

• Register for Bonnie's Lent Wellness Study at: https://mysoulcareschool.com
• Healthline Article on the Conversation & Mental Health: https://www.healthline.com/health-news/how-one-conversation-with-friends-per-day-can-help-your-mental-health#1
• Take FREE Soul Care Quiz at soulcarequiz.com – your personal wellness assessment – to learn which area of wellness you’re missing- Get Bonnie’s ECPA bestseller Breathe: 21 Ways to Stress Less & Transform Chaos to Calm-
• Join the FREE Breathe Newsletter! https://thebonniegray.com/subscribe/
• Follow Bonnie at www.instagram.com/thebonniegray & www.facebook.com/thebonniegray

Join Bonnie this week as she guides you through practical strategies and spiritual insights to cultivate love, joy, and resilience in your relationships.

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Do you often pay attention to the needs of others but neglect your own? Do say “yes” to most things you’re asked to do but feel guilty saying no? If something goes wrong in the lives of others around you, do you feel the burden of picking up the pieces and shouldering the burdens? If you answered yes to most of these questions, you are most prone to being too responsible, making you prone to burnout.

Burnout is one of the top issues for those who are often encouragers, leaders, and careers. It’s not surprising that studies show that women suffer from burnout more than men. Bonnie shares encouragement to help you combat burnout, so you can recover and be free to do the beautiful things God inspires you to do.

Learn:

3 Symptoms of Burnout to learn your level of burnout

How being “overly responsible” leads to burnout

What you can do to relieve and combat burnout

How to disengage from worries and re-wire your brain to stop stress response

Practice The Power of a Breath Prayer to

How to stop overthinking and restore peace using Scripture

Why Prayer and Meditation is More Powerful than Secular Meditation and Mantras

Scripture "Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest." Matt 11:28-30. So shall My word be that goes forth from My mouth; It shall not return to Me void, But it shall accomplish what I please, And it shall prosper in the thing for which I sent it. Isaiah 55:10
Care Tip & Scientific Research: The Power of Breath Prayer practice, Power of Learning Re-Wires the Brain to Respond with Calm, Research shows how naming what bothers you reduces stress, avoidance creates more stress.

LINKS & RESOURCES

• Sign up for Bonnie’s FREE Breathe Wellness Bible Study to break free from stress, worry, and anxiety at http://thebonniegray.com/breathe. Stop anxious thoughts with God’s Word & learn new wellness habits with soul care! Get 4 LIVE Sessions + Community Support with Bonnie Gray.
  
• Pre-order Bonnie’s new book to break free from stress, worry, anxiety, Breathe: 21 Ways to Stress Less & Transform Chaos to Calm
• Take the Soul Care Quiz at com Learn which areas of wellness you’re missing the most. Take this FREE Personal Wellness Assessment to get a stress-less analysis to find out how to recover God’s peace and joy in your life.
• Want Scientific Articles mentioned in Today’s Show? Sign up for the FREE Breathe Newsletter https://thebonniegray.com/subscribe/
• Get Bonnie’s FREE 7 Prayers & Scriptures to Calm Anxiety here!
• Want to connect with Bonnie More? Follow her at http://instagram.com/thebonniegray http://facebook.com/thebonniegray
  

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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

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Ever wondered how to find peace in the midst of life's chaos? Soul Care Mentor Bonnie Gray explores the science behind relaxation and the spiritual significance of finding solace in God's presence.
Learn to cultivate a peaceful lifestyle and the importance of accessing your brain's Default Mode Network for true relaxation, and explore creative ways to meditate on God's word, fostering a deeper connection with Him.
Tune into this episode to embrace practical strategies to improve wellness by incorporating rest into your daily life.
Key Takeaways:
- Rest isn't just about inactivity; it's about finding peace and joy in God's presence.
- Quietness plays a vital role in mental and emotional rejuvenation.
- Cultivate a daily practice of rest and meditation to experience God's peace amidst life's busyness.
LINKS & RESOURCES
- Sign up for the NEW "Breath Rest with Jesus" course at http://mysoulcareschool.com

Read "How to Be Less Busy & More Happy" by Arthur Brooks, The Atlantic: https://www.theatlantic.com/ideas/archive/2024/04/busyness-boredom-happiness-worklife/678085/

Take FREE Soul Care Quiz at soulcarequiz.com – your personal wellness assessment – to learn which area of wellness you’re missing

Get Bonnie’s bestseller hit "Breathe: 21 Ways to Stress Less & Transform Chaos to Calm" https://bit.ly/thebreathebook

Join FREE Breathe Newsletter! https://thebonniegray.com/subscribe/

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

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