
Finding Peace Amidst Chaos: 5 Keys to Navigate Holiday Stress with Faith & Wellness #98
11/27/23 • 31 min
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Struggling to Find Peace Amidst Holiday Chaos? Ever felt the holiday overwhelm creeping in, disrupting your joy and peace? Uncover five transformative keys to flourish amidst the holiday rush with faith and wellness. Join Soul Care Coach, Bonnie Gray, as she unravels the secrets to navigating seasonal stress on the latest episode of Breathe: The Stress-Less Podcast.
Discover 5 Soul-Nurturing Strategies for tranquility this Christmas. In this episode, Bonnie delves deep into the unique challenges that arise during the festive but stressful season. Explore practical strategies rooted in faith and wellness, empowering you to rediscover peace and the essence of Christmas.
What You'll Gain:
- Uncover 5 effective ways to identify and gracefully handle common holiday stressors.
- Reconnect with the childlike wonder within you, bringing back the joy of the season.
- Practical soul care and stress relief based on science + scripture.
- Engaging your senses for spiritual rejuvenation leads to a tranquil holiday experience.
- Meaning soul care gifts ideas to nurture wellness with Jesus
Experience Spiritual Rejuvenation with a Breath Prayer:
Inhale: "Draw near to God"
Exhale: "He will draw near to you"
Scripture: "Draw near to God, and he will draw near to you." James 4:8
Join Bonnie Gray on a Journey to a Stress-Free Holiday Season! Step into a world of wellness, resilience, and peace this holiday. Don't miss out on this episode packed with soul care expertise to help you reclaim joy amidst the holiday hustle. Tune in now to Breathe: The Stress-Less Podcast.
LINKS & RESOURCES
- Shop Bonnie's Holiday Favorite Things Soul Care List 2023 at http://amazon.com/shop/thebonniegray
- Join Faith Filled Women's Conference with Bonnie: https://www.faithfilledwomen.com/breatheconference
- Join FREE Breathe Newsletter! https://thebonniegray.com/subscribe/
- Grab ECPA bestseller Breathe audiobook only $5.95 (new audible users) Breathe: 21 Ways to Stress Less & Transform Chaos to Calm
- Take FREE Soul Care Quiz at soulcarequiz.com – your personal wellness assessment – to learn which areas of wellness you’re missing most.
- Join Soul Care School http://mysoulcare.com - Jan 2024 registration opens soon!
- Follow Bonnie at www.instagram.com/thebonniegray & www.facebook.com/thebonniegray
Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.
Struggling to Find Peace Amidst Holiday Chaos? Ever felt the holiday overwhelm creeping in, disrupting your joy and peace? Uncover five transformative keys to flourish amidst the holiday rush with faith and wellness. Join Soul Care Coach, Bonnie Gray, as she unravels the secrets to navigating seasonal stress on the latest episode of Breathe: The Stress-Less Podcast.
Discover 5 Soul-Nurturing Strategies for tranquility this Christmas. In this episode, Bonnie delves deep into the unique challenges that arise during the festive but stressful season. Explore practical strategies rooted in faith and wellness, empowering you to rediscover peace and the essence of Christmas.
What You'll Gain:
- Uncover 5 effective ways to identify and gracefully handle common holiday stressors.
- Reconnect with the childlike wonder within you, bringing back the joy of the season.
- Practical soul care and stress relief based on science + scripture.
- Engaging your senses for spiritual rejuvenation leads to a tranquil holiday experience.
- Meaning soul care gifts ideas to nurture wellness with Jesus
Experience Spiritual Rejuvenation with a Breath Prayer:
Inhale: "Draw near to God"
Exhale: "He will draw near to you"
Scripture: "Draw near to God, and he will draw near to you." James 4:8
Join Bonnie Gray on a Journey to a Stress-Free Holiday Season! Step into a world of wellness, resilience, and peace this holiday. Don't miss out on this episode packed with soul care expertise to help you reclaim joy amidst the holiday hustle. Tune in now to Breathe: The Stress-Less Podcast.
LINKS & RESOURCES
- Shop Bonnie's Holiday Favorite Things Soul Care List 2023 at http://amazon.com/shop/thebonniegray
- Join Faith Filled Women's Conference with Bonnie: https://www.faithfilledwomen.com/breatheconference
- Join FREE Breathe Newsletter! https://thebonniegray.com/subscribe/
- Grab ECPA bestseller Breathe audiobook only $5.95 (new audible users) Breathe: 21 Ways to Stress Less & Transform Chaos to Calm
- Take FREE Soul Care Quiz at soulcarequiz.com – your personal wellness assessment – to learn which areas of wellness you’re missing most.
- Join Soul Care School http://mysoulcare.com - Jan 2024 registration opens soon!
- Follow Bonnie at www.instagram.com/thebonniegray & www.facebook.com/thebonniegray
Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.
Previous Episode

5 Ways to Redefine Gratitude When Your Heart is Hurting #97
Have you ever felt judged or encouraged “to be thankful” when you share about a hard time you’re facing? Is it possible to even be thankful when your heart is hurting? In this episode, Bonnie dismantles the myth that in order to be thankful, you can’t struggle with suffering during hard seasons in life.
In this episode, soul care mentor Bonnie shares 5 ways to redefine gratitude so you can draw comfort with God and find encouragement when your heart is hurting.
Rather than ignoring your heart, you will learn to give thanks in a way that is emotionally healthy, honest, and uplifting to your spirit. Be strengthened as Bonnie shares insights to free you to acknowledge difficult feelings and express gratitude at the same time.
Tune in to this episode to discover 5 ways to redefine gratitude that will help you release your stress and heal your hurting heart during the holidays.
What You’ll Learn:
* Why It's okay to feel sad or broken during the holidays because of God’s care.
* Gratitude doesn't mean we have to be happy all the time.
* God is with us in our suffering and He loves us unconditionally.
* 5 Ways we can redefine gratitude to draw close to God our sadness and our suffering.
* The Science: How avoiding our anxiety increases it but embracing our feelings allows us to heal.
* Breath Prayer: Engage in a breath prayer to comfort you with God’s promises
Join us in embracing God's love, enhancing confidence, and prioritizing soul care in your daily life.
Breath Prayer: Inhale: You have made me // Exhale: You will carry me
Scripture: “Even to your old age and gray hairs, I am he who will sustain you. I have made you and I will carry you.” Isaiah 46:4
LINKS & RESOURCES
- Shop Bonnie's Holiday Favorite Things Soul Care List 2023 at http://amazon.com/shop/thebonniegray
- Join FREE Breathe Newsletter! https://thebonniegray.com/subscribe/
- Grab ECPA bestseller Breathe audiobook only $5.95 (offer for new audible users) Breathe: 21 Ways to Stress Less & Transform Chaos to Calm
- Take FREE Soul Care Quiz at soulcarequiz.com – your personal wellness assessment – to learn which areas of wellness you’re missing most.
- Join Soul Care School http://mysoulcare.com - Jan 2024 registration opens soon!
- Follow Bonnie at www.instagram.com/thebonniegray & www.facebook.com/thebonniegray
Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.
Next Episode

Heart Torn? Move from Exhaustion to Healing Peace This Christmas with My Guided Advent Meditation
Is your heart feeling torn by expectations and your body feeling exhausted this Christmas – so you can no longer ignore your need for peace - in your emotions and your body? You’re not alone.
In today’s episode, you’ll learn how you can experience more of God’s peace in your heart, your story, and your overwhelmed body - by letting go of old coping mechanisms that are hurting you – and replacing them with soul care practices that will help heal you.
Bonnie brings on her dear friend, Sandra Sharp, from once war-torn Croatia, Eastern Europe, to share their journey of healing and discovering peace amid life's tumultuous trials.
This episode features a
- Guided Advent Meditation: Enjoy a guided Lectio Divina Scripture meditation for the first week of Advent, centering on peace. Explore Mary's Story and learn to discern God's whispers of peace within your own narrative.
Join Bonnie and Sandra for a soul-enriching reflection, drawing parallels to their journeys and guiding listeners to find solace in divine promises, discovering peace in God's unwavering faithfulness.
Key Takeaways:
- Embrace Healing Your Story: Find peace through meaningful friendships during life's challenges.
- Identify and Release Coping Mechanisms: Reflect and let go of strategies hindering genuine peace and well-being.
- Breathe in God’s Promises: Steady your heart in uncertainty, finding solace in God’s faithfulness.
- Practice Journaling for Healing: Engage in therapeutic journaling for emotional release and lowered anxiety levels.
- Create Spaces for Rest and Reflection: Cultivate intentional moments for inner peace with God
- Take Part in Breath Prayers: Incorporate centering breath prayers to restore calm.
Tune in to this inspiring, faith-infused conversation on "Breathe: The Stress Less Podcast," refilling your soul with the touch of the Holy Spirit’s peace.
Experience Spiritual Rejuvenation with a Breath Prayer:
Inhale: "Let it be to me"
Exhale: "According to your word"
Scripture: "Let it be to me according to your word." Luke 1:38
LINKS & RESOURCES
- Help Sandra Sharp at CRU reach 1,000 women in Eastern Europe. Go here to fund a Soaring Guidebook at https://give.cru.org/0527981
- Shop Bonnie's Holiday Favorite Things Soul Care List 2023 at http://amazon.com/shop/thebonniegray
- Join Faith Filled Women's Conference with Bonnie: https://www.faithfilledwomen.com/breatheconference
- Join FREE Breathe Newsletter! https://thebonniegray.com/subscribe/
- Grab ECPA bestseller Breathe audiobook only $5.95 (new audible users) Breathe: 21 Ways to Stress Less & Transform Chaos to Calm
- Take FREE Soul Care Quiz at soulcarequiz.com – your personal wellness assessment – to learn which areas of wellness you’re missing most.
- Join Soul Care School http://mysoulcare.com - Jan 2024 registration opens soon!
- Follow Bonnie at www.instagram.com/thebonniegray & www.facebook.com/thebonniegray
Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.
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