Breathe: The Stress Less Podcast

Are you caught in an endless mental loop over a decision you can’t seem to solve?

As the year winds down, many of us feel pressure to figure out what’s next — yet instead of clarity, we feel restless, exhausted, and stuck in overthinking. When uncertainty meets fatigue, our nervous system can shift into alarm mode, making even small decisions feel overwhelming.

In today’s episode, Bonnie shares a personal st...

Have you ever reached a moment when your mind just won’t slow down — circling a decision, a question, or an unknown you can’t yet resolve?

In today’s episode, Bonnie shares a personal moment from the days leading up to Christmas — a season when decision fatigue set in and overthinking overwhelmed.

Through Scripture, emotional wellness insights, and a gentle soul care practice, this episode explore...

In This Special Bonus Episode From Christian Parent, Crazy World: What if the greatest gift you give your kids this Christmas is a heart of generosity—and the chance to change someone else’s world?

Catherine Segars goes beyond stockings and wrapping paper to tackle one of the most pressing questions for believers during the holiday season: How do we practically teach our children the virtue of generosity, not just for t...

What do you do when plans fall apart?

When something you were counting on — a routine, a tradition, or a long-anticipated moment — suddenly doesn’t work out, it can leave you feeling disappointed, stressed, or quietly undone.

In today’s episode, Bonnie shares her personal story that began with physical limitation and unexpected disappointment — and unfolded into a surprising invitation in...

Is joy easy for you to give… but hard to receive?

So many women pour out love, care, and celebration for everyone else —
yet when it comes to their own joy, something inside quietly shuts down.

In today’s episode, Bonnie shares a tender birthday story from her own life —
a moment when receiving joy felt unsafe —
and how Jesus gently invited her into healing, delight, and emotional restor...

Have you ever noticed that after pouring out love, hosting, caring, cooking, cleaning, and trying to make everything meaningful for everyone… your body suddenly crashes?

In today’s episode, Bonnie unpacks the Overgiving Crash — that drained, blank, emotional dip that often hits right after big holidays and busy seasons. You’ll learn why it happens, what your body is trying to tell you, and how God ge...

Are you heading into Thanksgiving feeling emotionally blah — tired, unmotivated, or just flat inside?
You’re not alone. So many women enter the holidays carrying the weight of logistics, expectations, and caring for everyone else… while their own soul quietly runs on empty.

Bonnie shares her personal moment of unexpected emotional flatness — and the gentle way God invited her back into peace. It&rsqu...

Do you ever feel like the pressure of the holidays only makes your heart ache more? Thanksgiving can bring out feelings of stress, grief, and loneliness, especially when life isn’t going the way we expected. But what if you could still feel thankful even in the toughest moments?

In this episode, Bonnie explores how to cultivate gratitude when your heart is hurting and provides 3 powerful mindset shifts to help you find peace...

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...