Breathe: The Stress Less Podcast

Feeling Drained? How to Break Free from Exhaustion & Experience God’s Renewal #153


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Do you ever feel like you're just pushing through life, running on empty, and wondering if your best days are behind you? Maybe you've been carrying the weight of responsibilities, trying to hold everything together, yet deep inside, you feel drained and stuck. If that resonates, take a deep breath—God has something fresh and life-giving for you today.

In this episode, Bonnie explores how emotional and physical exhaustion can block renewal—and how burnout isn’t just about doing too much, but about the weight we carry inside. Through scripture, personal storytelling, and a powerful scientific insight, you'll discover how to break free from the cycle of exhaustion and step into the renewal God is already bringing into your life.

Learn to:
 Recognize the hidden emotional burdens that contribute to burnout
 Shift your mindset from just “getting through” to experiencing real renewal
 Use a simple breath prayer based on Isaiah 43:19 to refresh your heart
 Rewire your brain for peace by replacing negative voices with God’s loving words

Tune into this episode to gain a practical soul care tip rooted in science, embrace God’s promises of renewal, and let go of burnout to step into a fresh season of peace and wellness.

Key Takeaways:
 Burnout is not just about overworking—it’s about the emotional weight we carry.
 God is already doing something new in your life; the key is learning to perceive it.
 Your best days are not behind you—God is still building something beautiful in you.
 Words matter! Positive, life-giving words reshape your brain for resilience and peace.
 Scripture meditation and breath prayers can help you release stress and restore calm.

 If this episode encouraged you, share it with a friend! And don’t forget to sign up for the Lent Wellness Study at mysoulcare.com to experience more guided soul care practices that bring renewal and peace.

Breath Prayer:Inhale: "See, I am doing a new thing!"
Exhale: "I am making a way in the wilderness, streams in the desert."

Scripture:

"See, I am doing a new thing! Now it springs up; do you not perceive it? I am making a way in the wilderness and streams in the desert." Is 43:19


Soul Care Tip: Take a pause to refocus on life-giving words from God in scripture re-wires your brain for stress-recovery, resilience and peace.

LINKS & RESOURCES

-  Sign Up for NEW 6-Week "Lent Wellness Study! https://thebonniegray.com/soulcareschool/
-  Take my FREE Soul Care Quiz at soulcarequiz.com – your wellness assessment!
-  Get Bonnie's Bestselling book "Breathe: 21 Days to Stress Less" https://amzn.to/4azae1K

-  Subscribe to FREE Breathe Newsletter for Fall Quarter Soul Care! https://thebonniegray.com/subscribe/

-  Follow Bonnie at www.instagram.com/thebonniegray & www.facebook.com/thebonniegray
Subscribe now to Breathe: The Stress Less Podcast and start living with more calm, joy, and renewal today! 

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