Breathe: The Stress Less Podcast

The Problem Isn’t Time: How to Heal from Burnout & Find Your Spark of Joy Again #158


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Are you feeling uninspired, emotionally drained, or wondering why rest doesn’t feel restful anymore?

In this episode, Bonnie explores the hidden signs of burnout—and why the solution isn’t more time, but more soul-nourishing peace. Through a heartfelt personal story, biblical encouragement, and research-backed soul care tips, she shares how to break free from emotional exhaustion and gently return to joy.

Learn to let go of the pressure to do more, embrace rest without guilt, and experience God’s presence in small, beautiful ways—like buying yourself flowers or getting lost in a good book.

Tune into this episode to discover how burnout blocks your joy, why it’s not your fault, and how you can begin to feel again with God's love leading the way. Plus, Bonnie shares 3 science-backed soul care practices and a powerful breath prayer to bring calm and clarity right where you are.

Key Takeaways:
- Why burnout makes you feel numb—and how to gently awaken joy again
- The spiritual lie we believe about time and productivity
- 3 soul care practices backed by science & scripture to find your joy
- Replace performance with presence
- A beautiful story about manna, rest, and believing God’s provision is enough
- How to experience God’s love in the middle of your ordinary day

Breath Prayer:
(Inhale) God goes before me…
(Exhale) He will not let go of me.

Scripture:
“The Lord himself goes before you and will be with you; He will never leave you nor forsake you. Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged.” — Deuteronomy 31:8

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Breathe: The Stress Less PodcastBy Bonnie Gray - Soul Care Coach and Author of Sweet Like Jasmine, Whispers of Rest, and Finding Spiritual Whitespace

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