Breathe: The Stress Less Podcast

Have you ever found yourself holding back — afraid to give your all because you might fail, grow tired, or fall short?

In today’s episode, Bonnie shares a powerful story about her son — and the life-changing moment when she encouraged him to stop holding back and run free. What happened next will inspire you to trust God’s loving voice and experience the joy of living fully in how He made you.

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Have you ever faced a season where life changed your plans — and you weren’t sure what to do next?

In today’s episode, Bonnie shares a heartfelt story about how a health limitation led her to discover beauty in an unexpected new path. You’ll be encouraged by how God meets us when our plans fall apart — and how His kindness gently guides us to try something new.

Learn how Jesus, our ultima...

Have you felt your heart heavy with all the heartbreak of violence in the world — and wondered how to find peace or what to do with all those feelings?

In today’s special episode, Bonnie shares encouragement from Dan Westman, Pastor of Spiritual Formation at Peninsula Bible Church. His words offer a powerful perspective for those of us longing to understand how to respond to the cycles of violence we see — ...

Do you ever hesitate to try something new because you’re afraid to get it wrong — even something that could bring you joy?

In today’s episode, Bonnie shares a heartfelt story about letting go of control. You’ll discover how creative expression can calm anxiety, awaken joy, and help you connect with God’s peace in a deeper way.

Learn the surprising brain-science behind why creativity sooth...

Have you ever kept your feelings hidden because you thought voicing them was weakness? Or felt silenced by shame, fear, or the thought, “I shouldn’t complain”?

Friend, with God, your feelings matter. In this week’s episode, Bonnie shares her powerful story of returning to what once felt like a place of silence as a child and how it became the stage where she testified to God’s healing and love.<...

Do you ever find yourself stuck in a worry loop — replaying conversations, imagining worst-case scenarios, or circling endless what-ifs?

In this week’s episode, Bonnie shares how remembering God’s goodness can break the worry loop and bring calm to your soul. You’ll also hear the science behind why positive memories help rewire the brain, and learn a soul care practice you can try this week to an...

Struggling with anxiety or longing for peace? In this week’s episode, Bonnie shares how writing your God-story can become a lifeline of calm, courage, and faith — and why your words matter more than you think.

Through her personal testimony of journaling during a season of panic attacks, you’ll discover how expressive writing brings emotional healing, helps you see God’s fingerprints in your story, an...

This past week, the news has been heavy and unsettling. In the wake of tragedy and fearful headlines, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed and weighed down by negativity. But you don’t have to stay stuck in fear.

In this week’s episode, Bonnie shares how to break free from negativity’s grip and discover how God renews your mind with peace. Through scripture, science, and soul care practices, you’ll learn...

Fall is a season of change — kids head back to school, leaves begin to turn, and new routines take shape. But while transitions can be exciting, they can also stir up anxiety. What do I let go of? Where do I go next? Will God really be with me in this new land?

In this week’s episode, Bonnie shares a tender story from her own life — launching one son into college, preparing another for his final years at home, and...

Have you ever noticed how wearing something new, or adding a pop of color, can instantly lift your mood? Science shows that what you wear isn’t just functional — it can actually change how you feel, boost your mindset, and spark renewal from the inside out.

Yet many women hesitate to give themselves this kind of attention, telling themselves it’s “unnecessary” or “shallow.” But frien...

Have you ever felt like you’re stuck in survivor mode — just trying to get through the day, pushing past your own needs, and wondering if joy will ever really come?
So many women believe they must wait until they’re “healed enough” or “whole enough” before joy is possible. But friend, joy isn’t the end result of healing. Joy is part of the healing.

In this episode, you’ll dis...

Do you ever find yourself feeling stuck — when your days all start to look and feel the same?

One of the hidden stressors we often overlook is emotional stagnation. When our brains aren’t being challenged with fresh experiences, our emotional well-being dips — to stress or low mood.

In this special episode, I sit down with Grammy-nominated violinist and teac...

Have you ever walked into a space and instantly felt lighter, calmer, or inspired — just because of what you saw? Beauty isn’t just decoration. Science shows that what surrounds you can change how you feel, help you break stress cycles, and even make new habits stick.

Yet many Christian women hesitate to add beauty to their own lives — worrying it’s “selfish” or “unnecessary.” ...

In today’s busy, burnout-prone world, joy can feel like a luxury. But here’s a surprising truth: nearly 1 in 3 adults hasn’t shared a meal with someone outside their household in over a month. And yet, science shows that simple connection — like eating together or laughing over a board game — is one of the most powerful ways to restore our emotional well-being.

In this episode, you’ll lear...

This week on Breathe, we’re talking about something that keeps so many women from experiencing real joy: guilt — especially the hidden kind that whispers, “You don’t deserve this.”

Have you ever felt bad for doing something that made you happy? Like taking a break, saying no, or choosing what’s good for your soul? You’re not alone — and it’s not your fault.

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This week on Breathe, we’re talking about something that might be stealing your joy without you even realizing it: visual and emotional clutter.

If your environment feels messy, your mind might feel the same way — scattered, overwhelmed, or stuck in old patterns.

In this episode, Bonnie shares a surprising story of how one painful moment helped her realize that healing sometimes starts with what you remove...

Did you know that stepping into the sunlight is one of the most powerful ways to boost your mood and restore your soul?

In this episode of the Summer Soul Glow Up series, Bonnie shares how God's creation of light is not only a spiritual gift — it's also a scientific one. You'll discover how natural sunlight impacts your emotions, your energy levels, and even your sleep. Plus, Bonnie shares a personal story of how start...

Have you ever looked in the mirror and felt like the outside you doesn’t reflect the vibrant, joyful person you used to be inside?

In this second episode of the Summer Soul Glow Up series, Bonnie invites you to rediscover the sacred beauty of caring for yourself — not just spiritually, but physically and emotionally too. Learn how small acts of outer care, like skincare or dressing in what makes you smile, can be...

Do you ever feel like summer is slipping by while you’re just trying to hold everything together — and forgetting what brings you joy?

In this episode, Bonnie kicks off the Summer Soul Glow Up series with an encouraging invitation to stop putting yourself to the side and start creating space for what lights you up. You'll learn why joy isn't selfish — it's soul care. And how the atmosphere you create with y...