Breathe: The Stress Less Podcast

When was the last time you planned something simply because it would make you smile? So many women spend the summer making memories for everyone else while quietly putting their own joy on hold. But what if creating just one thing to look forward to could actually lower your stress and help you experience more peace? In this first episode of the Summer Soul Glow Up series, Bonnie shares a personal...

Do your thoughts ever get stuck in a cycle of what-ifs? What if something goes wrong? What if things don't work out? What if I'm not ready for what's ahead? In this episode, Bonnie shares a personal story about preparing for surgery and the unexpected moment that reminded her she wasn't walking through the valley alone. Through scripture & science of negativity bias, you'll discover...

Have you ever felt like you signed up for one thing... only to find yourself on a completely different path? Maybe you thought a challenge would last a few weeks, but it turned into months. Maybe you expected life to move in one direction, and suddenly everything changed. In this episode, Bonnie shares a remarkable story about a race that went unexpectedly off course—and the surprising lesso...

Have you ever found yourself waiting for one more sign from God? One more confirmation? One more reassurance? One more reason to feel certain before moving forward. In this episode, Bonnie shares a deeply personal story about one of the hardest decisions she's made in recent years and a surprising discovery about finding peace rather than more answers. You'll discover why indecision can quiet...

Do you know God loves you… but somehow you don’t always feel it? You know you’re valuable to God. Yet when it’s time to set boundaries, pursue what brings you joy, take care of yourself, or believe your needs matter, you hesitate. Why? In this episode, Bonnie explores why knowing the truth in your head isn’t always enough to change how you feel about yourself. Throug...

Have you had one of those weeks where everything seems to pile up at once? Unexpected stress. Health worries. Financial pressure. Too many fires to put out. And by the end of the week, your heart just feels tired. In this episode, Bonnie shares a personal story about a stressful week filled, unexpected expenses, painful health setbacks, and emotional exhaustion—and how Jesus gently met her i...

Have you ever felt suddenly overwhelmed… like your mind won’t stop spinning trying to figure everything out? Maybe something unexpected happened, and now you feel emotionally exhausted, tense, anxious, or unsure what to do next. The more you try to solve everything, the more overwhelmed you feel. In this episode, Bonnie shares a personal story about getting caught in a dangerous storm...

Do you tend to keep your feelings to yourself… especially when you’re upset? Maybe you tell yourself nothing will change, or you don’t want to affect others—so you stay quiet and carry it on your own. But even when you try to move on, something still feels heavy inside. In this episode, Bonnie shares a personal moment of how she learned to express difficult emotions to rel...

Do you feel busy all the time… getting things done… but still stuck in your head? Maybe your mind won’t slow down. You keep thinking, planning, or replaying things—and even when you try to rest, you don’t feel at peace. In this episode, Bonnie shares a personal story about learning to step away from busyness and recognize God’s invitation to wellness—and...

Do you want to feel better, lighter, and more energized… but don’t know where to start? Maybe you’ve tried to make changes before, but they felt overwhelming or hard to maintain. Or you’re simply feeling tired and need something gentle that actually works. In this episode, Bonnie shares a personal story from a recent moment that reminded her how small changes can create re...

Do you feel tired of always giving… always showing up… always being the one others rely on? Maybe you’ve been carrying responsibilities for so long, you don’t even remember what it feels like to simply receive. In this episode, Bonnie shares a personal story of returning to a childhood place of faith and experiencing unexpected healing— without needing to lead, perf...

Do you keep replaying something in your mind… wishing you had done it differently? Maybe it’s a conversation, a decision, or a moment you regret. And no matter how much you think about it, you can’t seem to find peace. In this episode, Bonnie shares a personal story about a stressful experience that caught her in a loop of replaying negative thoughts,  and how she moved fro...

Why does trying to figure everything out leave you feeling more stressed? When life feels uncertain, it’s natural to want to solve things — to plan ahead, think through every possibility, and make sure everything will be okay. But what if that constant effort to “figure it all out” is actually what’s exhausting you? In this episode, Bonnie shares a personal story that...

What do you do when life feels uncertain… and you’re not quite sure what’s next? Maybe you’re stepping into a new season. Letting go of what once felt certain. Or facing something that feels impossible to change. In moments like this, it’s easy to feel unsettled. But what if you could move forward with peace and quiet confidence — even before everything becomes...

What do you do when life is changing… and you don’t yet know what’s next? In seasons of transition, it’s easy to feel unsettled or uncertain. But what if you could move forward with peace and quiet confidence — even before everything becomes clear? In this episode, Bonnie shares the moments she got a jarring text that unsettled her, that helped her understanding of w...

Is there something in your life right now that you’re waiting on?  And while you’re waiting, your mind keeps circling the same questions: When will this get better? When will this resolve? How long will this take? When problems don’t have immediate solutions, our brains tend to reopen them again and again — creating worry loops that make it hard to rest. In this episod...

Have you ever said yes to something you technically had time for… only to feel emotionally drained afterward? You weren’t overbooked. You weren’t incapable. And yet something felt heavy. If helping others leaves you exhausted — even when you’re good at it — your stress may be telling you something deeper. In this episode, Bonnie explores why emotional exhaustio...

Have you been pushing through something important… but without joy? Sometimes we do all the right things — show up, work hard, stay responsible — and yet something still feels heavy. What if joy isn’t a luxury add-on to life, but a signal your soul needs to pay attention to? In this episode, Bonnie shares the powerful story behind Olympic gold medalist Alysa Liu’s de...

Do you ever feel responsible for fixing things the moment they appear? Maybe it’s not big anxiety. It’s just a subtle, steady pressure to reply, fix, improve, or mentally process everything the moment it appears. That quiet activation can keep your nervous system on alert all day long. In today’s episode, Bonnie shares a personal story about how even “rest” can quietl...

Have you been feeling worn down, but telling yourself you shouldn’t be?
Maybe you feel like you’re doing everything right — yet your heart feels heavy, your energy feels low, and your mind doesn’t quite feel at rest. When we live under pressure for a long time, our minds can become depleted — not because we’re doing too much, but because we haven’t been en...

Do you ever notice how easily your mind scans for what’s unfinished, worrying, or not quite right — even when there’s nothing urgent demanding your attention? When we’ve lived under responsibility or pressure for a long time, our minds can become wired to stay on alert. Even in seasons of rest, thoughts keep looping — replaying what could go wrong next — leaving...

Do you find yourself avoiding something important — not because you don’t care, but because fear rises in your body every time you think about it? Even when we know we’re safe, fear can linger in our nervous system. Our body tightens. Our breath shortens. And instead of moving forward, we quietly push the fear away — carrying the stress on our own. In today’s episode,...

Do you find yourself being the one everyone relies on — the responsible one, the capable one, the one who holds everything together? If you’re overly responsible, rest can start to feel impractical, joy gets postponed, and peace becomes something you hope to get to later — after everything else is taken care of. In today’s episode, Bonnie shares a deeply personal story abou...

Do you feel like you’ve been pushing your way through life — even when your heart longs for more peace? As a new year begins, many of us want things to feel different. Less pressure. More ease. More space to breathe. Yet instead of slowing down, we often find ourselves doing what we’ve always done: moving faster, carrying more, and pushing through — even when our body and s...

Are you carrying worries you’ve learned to shoulder quietly — caring for others while neglecting your own heart? In this episode, Bonnie shares a formative childhood story about responsibility, invisibility, and the moment God revealed that worries can fade, even as we step into the unknown. Rooted in Scripture and soul care wisdom, this episode invites you to release anxiety through g...