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 learn why joy is meant to be shared — and how God uses ordinary moments of togetherness to calm your nervous system, lift your mood, and spark healing from the inside out. You’ll discover the soul care science behind connection and the spiritual invitation to let joy back in — not someday, but now.

Key Takeaways:

 The neuroscience of why shared meals reduce stress and increase connection

 How playing a board game boosts dopamine and builds joy


A grace-filled perspective on hospitality that makes it easier to invite others in

Why ordinary moments of joy are some of the most sacred
 A two-part soul care tip to help you glow from the inside out — no perfection needed

 Breath Prayer:

Inhale: they broke bread together
Exhale: with glad and sincere hearts

Scripture:
“They broke bread in their homes and ate together with glad and sincere hearts.”
Acts 2:46

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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.

In this episode, Bonnie shares a deeply personal story from her childhood — a pink outfit, a heart full of hope, and the moment joy was lost. But she also shares how Jesus met her in that memory — and how He can meet you in yours too.

Key Takeaways:
 How your brain uses visual cues to form habits (both good and bad)

 The neuroscience of why clutter creates stress and how to reset your mind

 Why your environment matters when building new rhythms of rest and joy


A simple soul care practice called the “Summer Soul Toss” to refresh your space — and your spirit

 Breath Prayer

Inhale: Your steadfast love never ceases.

Exhale: Your mercies are new every morning

 Scripture:
“The steadfast love of the Lord never ceases; his mercies never come to an end; they are new every morning.”Lamentations 3:22–23

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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 — not just what you add.

Key Takeaways:
How your brain uses visual cues to form habits (both good and bad)

The neuroscience of why clutter creates stress and how to reset your mind

Why your environment matters when building new rhythms of rest and joy


A simple soul care practice called the “Summer Soul Toss” to refresh your space — and your spirit

Breath Prayer:


Inhale: Your steadfast love never ceases.

Exhale: Your mercies are new every morning.

Today's Scripture to Write on Your Heart:
“The steadfast love of the Lord never ceases; his mercies never come to an end; they are new every morning.” - Lamentations 3:22–23

Plus, Bonnie shares a sneak peek of something special coming next week — a new course designed to help you turn soul care into joyful action, with a bonus tool to help your body release serotonin and feel calm and renewed.

Want to find out what kind of care your body and emotions need most right now?
 Take Bonnie’s FREE 2-minute Soul Care Quiz at soulcarequiz.com

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Feeling overwhelmed, exhausted, or stuck in survival mode? Take this free personal wellness assessment and discover which of the 4 types of soul care — emotional, physical, spiritual, or social — will help you replenish your peace and joy with God.

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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 starting her mornings in the light transformed her emotional wellness during a difficult season of insomnia and burnout.

This episode will inspire you to take one simple step — go outside and soak up the sunshine — and remind you that God created light to help your body and spirit heal.

Key Takeaways from Today’s Soul Care:
How sunlight increases serotonin and improves your mood

Why God designed light as a powerful form of healing

How habit stacking helps you build joyful, life-giving rhythms

A soul care practice to help you begin your day with calm and joy

Breath Prayer:
Inhale: Let there be light…
Exhale: And God saw that it was good.

Scripture of the Week:
Genesis 1:3 – “And God said, ‘Let there be light,’ and there was light. And God saw that the light was good.”


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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 become powerful soul care practices that awaken your joy, calm your nervous system, and reconnect you with God’s delight in you.

Through biblical encouragement, science-backed wellness insight, and a vulnerable personal story about Queen Esther and skincare, Bonnie helps you let go of guilt and embrace a summer of sacred renewal.

Tune into this episode to remember: your glow isn’t just about how you look — it’s about how loved, worthy, and renewed you feel in God's presence.

 Key Takeaways from Today’s Soul Care:
• Why outer self-care can be sacred and soul-renewing
• How physical care helps lower stress and calm your body
• A story from Queen Esther that reshaped Bonnie’s view of skincare
• How to stop putting yourself to the side and start showing up for you
• A soul care ritual to help you begin glowing again this summer

Breath Prayer:
Inhale: I am altogether beautiful...
Exhale: There is no flaw in me

Scripture of the Week:
Song of Songs 4:7 — “You are altogether beautiful, my darling; there is no flaw in you.”

Featured Resource: FREE Soul Care Quiz at soulcarequiz.com
Take the FREE Soul Care Quiz — What kind of wellness do you need most?
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 → Take the free quiz at https://soulcarequiz.com

 Connect with Bonnie:

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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 your emotional presence shapes the memories you're making with those you love.

Through personal story, science, and scripture, Bonnie shares how joy is not just a nice extra — it’s a God-designed key to your emotional and spiritual wellness.

 Tune into this episode to rediscover your God-given permission to enjoy life again — and take the first step in your summer soul glow up.

 Key Takeaways from Today’s Soul Care:

Why joy is essential to your emotional and physical wellness

How anticipatory joy boosts dopamine and helps lower anxiety

Why your glow-up blesses others (and brings joy to God)

A soul care practice to help you start your joy-filled summer with intention

 Breath Prayer:
Inhale: Delight yourself in the Lord...
Exhale: And He will give you the desires of your heart.

 Scripture of the Week:
 “Delight yourself in the Lord, and He will give you the desires of your heart.” Psalm 37:4

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Take this free personal wellness assessment and discover which of the 4 types of soul care — emotional, physical, spiritual, or social — will help you replenish your peace and joy with God.

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Do you ever feel like you’re just not enough — no matter how much you do or how hard you try to hold everything together? Maybe you’ve been the strong one for so long, but deep down you’re quietly wondering… Does anyone truly see me?

You’re not alone — and you don’t have to keep hiding your heart.

In this episode, Bonnie shares how emotional neglect and affectional deprivation create deep wounds in the nervous system — and how Psalm 139 offers healing through the power of being seen, known, and loved by God.

 Tune into this episode to rediscover your worth, experience how wonderfully God made you, and feel His tender presence with practical soul care tools rooted in scripture and neuroscience.

 Key Takeaways from Today’s Soul Care:
• How emotional neglect affects your nervous system and brain chemistry
• What “yada” means in Hebrew — and how God experiences your emotions
• Why Psalm 139 can help heal feelings of invisibility and unworthiness
• Three soul care practices to help you feel seen, known, and loved
• A breath prayer to help you release self-doubt and rest in God’s love

Breath Prayer:
Inhale: I praise You…
Exhale: For I am wonderfully made.

Scripture of the Week:
Psalm 139:14
“I praise You, for I am fearfully and wonderfully made.
Marvelous are Your works, and I know this very well.”

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Feeling emotionally exhausted from always being strong? In this episode, discover how the father wound leads to hyper-independence and disconnection from emotional wellness — and learn how soul care, science, and God’s love can help you heal and feel safe again.

 Description
Have you ever felt like you always have to be strong — even when your heart feels worn thin?

Many women carry the hidden weight of father wounds — growing up without the presence of a loving father, or with a dad who was emotionally unavailable. Over time, they learn to protect themselves by becoming hyper-independent, numbing the part of their heart that still longs to be nurtured, seen, and safe.

In this episode, you’ll learn how being “too strong” for too long can disconnect us from emotional wellness. Bonnie explains how father wounds often lead to hyper-independence, and how soul care helps restore trust, emotional safety, and the freedom to receive love again.

 Tune in to understand how hyper-independence develops as a trauma response and how it quietly impacts your ability to rest, feel connected, and be vulnerable. You’ll be guided through a breath prayer to reconnect with God’s nurturing presence, and take two practical soul care steps — rooted in scripture and science — to begin reparenting your heart and experiencing emotional wellness.

 Key Takeaways from Today’s Soul Care:
• Why the father wound often leads to numbness or emotional shutdown
• What science says about the nervous system and our need for safety
• How “being strong” can block us from receiving love
• Why soul care is a spiritual path to restoring vulnerability
• How to gently reparent your heart with God’s truth and tenderness

 Breath Prayer:
Inhale: He gathers the lambs in His arms
Exhale: and carries them close to His heart

 Scripture of the Week:
Isaiah 40:11 —
“He gathers the lambs in His arms and carries them close to His heart.”

Isaiah 46:4 —
“Even to your old age and gray hairs I am He, I am He who will sustain you.
I have made you and I will carry you; I will sustain you and I will rescue you.”
 Featured Resource: FREE Soul Care Quiz at https://soulcarequiz.com
 Get your free personal wellness assessment – and learn which type of soul care – emotional, physical, spiritual, or social — you need most.
 → Take the free quiz at https://soulcarequiz.com

 Connect with Bonnie:

 Bestselling Books by Bonnie:
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 Join the Soul Care Newsletter:
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Feeling unseen, unworthy, or like your story doesn’t matter? In this episode, discover how to rewrite your story with God’s healing love through soul care rhythms that restore your identity, peace, and emotional wellness.

Podcast Description
Have you ever felt like your life revolves around others — while your own heart fades quietly into the background? You’re not alone. Many women feel invisible while carrying emotional burdens, pouring into others, and ignoring their own needs.
In today’s episode, Bonnie shares a tender Mother’s Day moment that revealed how God had rewritten her story over time. She opens up about feeling unseen in childhood, how creating new memories changed her life, and why small soul care steps matter. You’ll be reminded that your story matters — and that healing happens when you live like God’s beloved.

 In today’s episode, Bonnie will help you:

• Understand why women often feel invisible while supporting others

• Discover how creating new memories rewires your brain and brings joy

• Learn the science behind why overthinking increases anxiety

• Practice a breath prayer from Isaiah to reconnect with God’s love

• Reclaim your identity with 2 practical soul care steps rooted in scripture and science

 Key Takeaways from Today’s Soul Care:
• Why many women lose their sense of identity while carrying others’ stories

• How small acts of self-care and new experiences rewire your brain for peace

• What science says about the parasympathetic nervous system and emotional healing

• Why love isn’t just a feeling — it’s action that heals what’s been overlooked

• How to begin living the new story God is writing over your life

 Breath Prayer:
Inhale: You call me by name…
Exhale: I am Your beloved.

 Scripture of the Week:

Isaiah 43:1 —
“Do not fear, for I have redeemed you; I have called you by name; you are Mine.”
Psalm 27:10 —
“Though my father and mother forsake me, the Lord will receive me.”

 Featured Resource: FREE Soul Care Quiz
 Take the FREE Soul Care Quiz — What kind of wellness do you need most?
Feeling overwhelmed, exhausted, or stuck in survival mode? Take this free personal wellness assessment and discover which of the 4 types of soul care — emotional, physical, spiritual, or social — will help you replenish your peace and joy with God.
 → Take the free quiz at https://soulcarequiz.com

 Connect with Bonnie:

 Bestselling Books by Bonnie:
https://amzn.to/3NpVYQd

 Join the Soul Care Newsletter:
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 Watch Weekly YouTube Devotionals:
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 Follow Bonnie on Instagram & Facebook:
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Feeling burned out or stretched too thin? Discover 3 science-backed and scripture-based soul care rhythms to recover peace, restore hope, and reconnect with God’s love.

 Podcast Description
Are you feeling exhausted, like you’re barely holding it together? Maybe your joy is fading and your body is sending you warning signs — like trouble sleeping, hair loss, or constant anxiety. In today’s episode, Bonnie opens up about her own story of burnout and how Jesus gently reminded her that she was worthy of care.
If you’ve been carrying too much for too long, this episode will breathe hope into your soul. You’ll learn how stress affects your body and how to begin healing with 3 practical rhythms — rooted in both science and scripture — that can renew your energy and restore your spark.

In today’s episode, Bonnie will help you:
• Understand how chronic stress leads to burnout in your body and brain
• Discover why hope (not just optimism) is the oxygen your soul needs
• Practice a breath prayer from Lamentations to calm anxiety
• Learn 3 healing rhythms that nourish your soul — physically, emotionally, and spiritually
• Hear Jesus’ loving invitation to slow down and receive care

Key Takeaways from Today’s Soul Care:
• Why chronic stress affects your hair, sleep, and energy levels
• What science reveals about nervous system overload and emotional exhaustion
• How Jesus responded with gentleness to the burned-out and weary
• The difference between optimism and biblical hope
• How breath prayers and nourishment begin your path to peace

Breath Prayer:
Inhale: The steadfast love of the Lord never ceases.

Exhale: Your mercies are new every morning.

Scripture of the Week:
Lamentations 3:21–23
“But this I call to mind, and therefore I have hope: The steadfast love of the LORD never ceases; his mercies never come to an end; they are new every morning; great is your faithfulness.”
Mark 5:43
“Give her something to eat.”

Featured Resource: FREE Soul Care Quiz
Take the FREE Soul Care Quiz — What kind of wellness do you need most?
Feeling overwhelmed, exhausted, or stuck in survival mode? Take this free personal wellness assessment and discover which of the 4 types of soul care — emotional, physical, spiritual, or social — will help you replenish your peace and joy with God.

 → Take the free quiz at https://soulcarequiz.com

 Connect with Bonnie:

 Bestselling Books by Bonnie:
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