Podcasts about sweet like jasmine

We love talking with this guest. In fact, we aired her first interview as one of our favorites as she shared her own story of being a leader who has faced the trauma in her past. We are passionate about helping leaders, who often appear quite confident  and  polished on the outside, but who are doing the difficult and messy work of  healing from the inside out. In a western culture that values image, productivity, and impressive resumes, we enjoy talking to leaders who have come to terms with what it means to love God as He loves us - from the inside out. You'll want to listen in to this conversation.    Bonnie Gray is the author of Breathe: 21 Days to Stress Less and Transform Chaos to Calm, Whispers of Rest, Finding Spiritual Whitespace and Sweet Like Jasmine. An inspirational speaker and podcast host of Breathe: The Stress Less Podcast, Bonnie touches thousands of lives using storytelling, soul care, and prayer. Bonnie's global following of readers come to her for inspiring Christian content in her authentic, unique voice. Her writing has been published and syndicated across a broad online audience. Bonnie lives in California with her husband and two sons.   If you are a woman in the greater Portland, Oregon, area and you want a day to set aside to just breathe, join us for a contemplative prayer day at the Living Wholehearted Lodge & Retreat on September 22.  Learn more and register at www.livingwholehearted.com/prayer-retreat. Limited spots available.   To connect with Bonnie Gray, visit:   ONLINE -  Soulcarequiz.com  thebonniegray.com   SOCIAL -  Facebook - @thebonniegray Instagram - @thebonniegray   NEW BOOS -  Breathe: 21 Days to Stress Less and Transform Chaos to Calm thebreathebook.com     =======================   We LOVE that you've decided to join us this week for the Living Wholehearted Podcast. We hope you enjoyed the conversation, tips, and resources to help you transform every relationship that matters most to you. If you think this will help someone you know, make sure you send it their way or share on socials. Tag us @living_wholehearted and @terramattson! Don't forget to FOLLOW/SUBSCRIBE so you don't miss an episode and help spread the word by leaving us some stars on a review. Thanks for partnering with us to help more leaders, just like you, who want to live and lead with integrity at home, work and in the community.  Go to livingwholehearted.com and sign up to receive our free leadership tips and updates delivered to you in our monthly newsletter. And, if you're a girl mom, check out mycourageousgirls.com.     Until next time, be the leader you would follow!   Grateful for you, Jeff & Terra   To connect with Jeff & Terra Mattson and Living Wholehearted, go to:   INSTAGRAM @TerraMattson @Living_Wholehearted @MyCourageousGirls   FACEBOOK @WeAreLivingWholehearted @MyCourageousGirls   WEBSITES LivingWholehearted.com TerraMattson.com  MyCourageousGirls.com   RESOURCES Shrinking the Integrity Gap        https://davidccook.org/shrinking-integrity-gap-book/       https://a.co/d/dRiP4Ii Shrinking the Integrity Gap e-Course        https://www.livingwholeheartedstore.com/e-courses Courageous: Being Daughters Rooted in Grace       https://mycourageousgirls.com/shop/p/book-courageous-being-daughters-rooted-in-grace Dear Mattsons        https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLdPzQ_cUwCbRc-MQ40KL3a6ze06CiY38l Helping Moms Raise Confident Daughters        http://cpguides.org   =======================   The Living Wholehearted Podcast is a part of the Christian Parenting Podcast Network. To find practical and spiritual advice to help you grow into the parent you want to be visit www.ChristianParenting.org  

God's timing is so good. If you follow me on IG, you've probably heard me talk about how I feel like my current life lessons all center around humility and God's timing over mine. Well, the timing of this episode's release is just perfect. I needed this episode when I recorded it and I needed it again this week with our family moving (again! We're still in Idaho, but moving is pretty all consuming no matter the distance!) I have been feeling overwhelmed in this unexpected season of chaos. Bonnie's books have truly been gifts to me at different moments in my life. Today we're talking about her newest book Breathe: 21 Days to Stress Less and Transform Chaos to Calm (but I also recommend her other book Sweet Like Jasmine). You'll probably hear the surprise in my voice at how Bonnie and I just jumped right into the deep end with this conversation. Bonnie's willingness to be vulnerable and connect with people honestly and openly is part of what makes her such a special guest. If you are in a season of chaos (which I feel like is probably most moms with kids at home), this episode is for you. If you're a mother who is getting things done but you often feel like you're surviving alone, this episode is for you.   Bonnie's Bio: Bonnie Gray is the author of Breathe: 21 Days to Stress Less and Transform Chaos to Calm, Whispers of Rest, Finding Spiritual Whitespace and Sweet Like Jasmine. An inspirational speaker and podcast host of Breathe: The Stress Less Podcast, Bonnie touches thousands of lives using storytelling, soul care, and prayer. Bonnie's global following of readers come to her for inspiring Christian content in her authentic, unique voice. Her writing has been published and syndicated across a broad online audience. Bonnie lives in California with her husband and two sons. FULL SHOW NOTES AVAILABLE AT: WWW.ELEVATINGMOTHERHOOD.COM

Award-winning author and PTSD survivor Bonnie Gray talks about steps we can take to turn chaos to calm. Philippians 4:6“Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God.” (NIV) https://livesteadyon.com/Email Angie at: steadyonpodcast@gmail.comFacebook: @livesteadyonInstagram: @angiebaughman421 Looking for something not listed? It's probably here: https://linktr.ee/livesteadyon https://thebonniegray.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thebonniegray Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thebonniegray/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/TheBonnieGray Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/thebonniegray/ Podcast: Breathe Grab Bonnie's soul care quiz here: https://thebonniegray.com/soulcarequiz/ Listen to Bonnie's first visit to the Steady On podcast here: https://livesteadyon.com/2022/01/19/episode-87-sweet-like-jasmine-with-bonnie-gray/ Bonnie Gray is a Soul Care mentor and the author of Breathe: 21 Days to Stress Less and Transform Chaos to Calm, Whispers of Rest, Finding Spiritual Whitespace and Sweet Like Jasmine, an ECPA 2022 Christian Book Award Finalist. Heaving healed from PTSD, Bonnie is passionate about helping thousands of listeners detox stress and flourish in emotional wellness with God's love through soul care, Bible Study and prayer. Bonnie is a trusted voice writing for Proverbs 31, Christianity Today and Relevant Magazine. She is also the host of Breathe: The Stress Less Podcast. She loves hiking and eating waffles with her husband and two teenage boys in Silicon Valley. Theme music:Heartwarming by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3864-heartwarmingLicense: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

Renewing yourself by focusing your mind on God's goodness is a powerful way to bring joy and peace into our lives. We often forget the power of the small things in life, like a simple cherry-dipped cone from Dairy Queen, that can bring a smile to our faces. During Mental Health Awareness Month and AAPI Heritage Month, we can take the time to remember the small things that bring us peace and joy. God's goodness is all around us, but it's up to us to take the time to recognize it and to take action on it. We can take the time to slow down and appreciate God's gifts, like the beauty of nature, the love of family, and the peace of a quiet moment. We can also take action to renew our spirit and emotions with God's promise from His Word and a practical soul care tip. We can also take the time to read books that bring us peace and joy. Bonnie's book Sweet Like Jasmine, Finding Identity in a Culture of Loneliness, is a memoir about her journey to find her father. It explores 20 different areas of our true worth as God's beloved daughter. Reading books like this can help us to find peace and joy in our lives. LINKS & RESOURCES Download 3 FREE Gifts when you order Breathe: 12 breath prayers, 5-day guided devotional + 5 guided audio scripture meditations. Click here to sign up! Get Bonnie's new book #1 New Audiobook Release in Meditation to lower stress, Breathe: 21 Ways to Stress Less & Transform Chaos to Calm Take the Soul Care Quiz at com – your FREE personal wellness assessment – to learn which areas of wellness you're missing most. Want Scientific Articles mentioned in Today's Show? Sign up for the FREE Breathe Newsletter https://thebonniegray.com/subscribe/ Get Bonnie's FREE 7 Prayers & Scriptures to Calm Anxiety here! FOLLOW BONNIE:Instagram: https://instagram.com/thebonniegrayFacebook: https://facebook.com/thebonniegrayHer site: http://www.thebonniegray.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hey friends! We're publishing a bonus episode today because Bonnie's book came out this month and because I want you all to have this resource before I reference it in my sermon for the Diamonds Conference in June. Enjoy! Bonnie Gray is the author of multiple books including Sweet Like Jasmine, an ECPA 2022 Christian Book Award Finalist. She's also a soul care coach and a podcast host. Today on the show she joins us to talk about her newest book, Breathe: 21 Days to Stress Less andTransform Chaos to Calm. Bonnie has recovered from PTSD and is passionate about helping people flourish through soul care with God. Through the first year of the pandemic, Bonnie's hair started falling out, she got stress injuries to her hands, and she was facing chronic sleep deprivation and fibromyalgia. This book is what came out of her fight for freedom amidst her pain, and it was a freedom hard-earned and so beneficial to those of us who can learn from her journey. In our conversation today, Bonnie gives us loads of practical tips and the science behind them (get your notepads ready – it's that kind of an episode!) to calm our minds amidst the stress that any kind of chronic pain or physical limitation brings into our lives. LINKS: Breathe Book   Soul Care Quiz   Bonnie's Website Breathe: The Stress Less Podcast   Bonnie's Instagram   Bonnie's Facebook   Bonnie's YouTube   2023 Diamonds Conference   Diamonds Conference Facebook   Tera's Website   Tera's Instagram

Episode 128:Bonnie Gray is a Soul Care mentor and the author of Breathe: 21 Days to Stress Less and Transform Chaos to Calm, Whispers of Rest, Finding Spiritual Whitespace and Sweet Like Jasmine, an ECPA 2022 Christian Book Award Finalist. Heaving healed from PTSD, Bonnie is passionate about helping thousands of listeners detox stress and flourish in emotional wellness with God's love through soul care, Bible Study and prayer. On this episode Bonnie shares Left Brain and Right Brain Science: Why self-care and soul care are not selfish, but spiritual acts of faith ,  Breath Prayers: How to activate your body's Rest Response and restore peace to your emotions. She shares practical tips on how to manage stress and anxiety when it comes up and ways that biblical mindfulness and cultural mindfulness are different and how as a Christian we can meditate on Gods promises.Take the soul quiz:https://thebonniegray.com/soulcarequiz/https://www.instagram.com/thebonniegray/Partnering with Hi Hello Labs in Downtown Orlando https://www.hihellolabs.comSupport the showSubscribe to Beauty Marks podcast and leave a review. Follow me on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/elizabethsabby/For questions, comments or collaborations please email: beautymarkspodcast@gmail.com Our website to support visit www.beautymarkspodcast.com

If you are feeling weary, burnt out or in need of renewal, Bonnie Gray has beautiful encouragement for you on today's episode. Bonnie Gray is a Soul Care mentor and the author of Breathe: 21 Days to Stress Less and Transform Chaos to Calm, Whispers of Rest, Finding Spiritual Whitespace and Sweet Like Jasmine. Having healed from PTSD, Bonnie is passionate about helping thousands of listeners detox stress and flourish in emotional wellness with God's love through soul care, Bible Study and prayer.  In this episode, we chat - - The value of understanding the 4 quadrants of wellness - Spiritual, Social, Emotional + Physical - Why self-care and soul care are not selfish, but spiritual acts of faith - Parenting + Mental Health - How to use these tools with your kids - How Soul Care prompts patient pursuit of your kids - The 4 Rs that will transform moments of chaos to calm: Refresh, Release, Restore & Reflect We get a little vulnerable in this conversation too! Click here to take Bonnie's Soul Care Quiz where you can learn more about where your wellness ranks and how to find renewal + more. Let us know what you think about this episode - we'd love your 5-star review! Listen in now and share with a Mama who could use some rest and Soul Care this week. Connect with Bonnie: Website // Instagram // Soul Care Quiz // Breathe: 21 Days to Stress Less and Transform Chaos to Calm Connect with Susannah:Instagram // Website --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/susannah-mcmonagle/message

Bonnie Gray is a Soul Care mentor and the author of Breathe: 21 Days toStress Less and Transform Chaos to Calm,Whispers of Rest, Finding Spiritual Whitespace and Sweet Like Jasmine, an ECPA 2022 Christian Book Award Finalist. Heaving healed from PTSD, Bonnie is passionate about helping thousands of listeners detox stress and flourish in emotional wellness with God's love through soul care, Bible Study and prayer. Bonnie is a trusted voice writing for Proverbs 31, Christianity Today and Relevant Magazine. She is also the host of Breathe: The Stress Less Podcast. Take Bonnie's Soul Care Quiz to learn which area of wellness you're missing at SoulCareQuiz.com. She loves hiking and eating waffles with her husband and two teenage boys in Silicon Valley. To learn more about Bonnie, take her Soul Care Quiz at SoulCareQuiz.com, find her book at thebreathebook.com, or follow her at thebonniegray on Instagram.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

When you think about the new year, how do you deal with all the uncertainties and overwhelm? With so much focus in our culture on new year's resolutions, one side effect is that it can get stressful reminding us of all the areas we feel pressured to need to improve. It's tempting to get into a busy mode. Or feel the frenzy of anxiety so we're not left behind and dial up the stress on what we “should” be doing or feeling not good enough. Learn: - What is the One Thing you can do to dial down stress and move in the direction of peace and joy God wants to give you - What is the powerful Anti-Resolution Practice to start new with God's life-giving words - How to Nurture your emotional and physical wellness to a quiet stress and anxiety - How to Hear God's loving voice to focus on what is good and beautiful What to Do 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 wasteland. Isaiah 43:19 Soul Care Tips: The Power of Journaling, Processing Events and Starting New LINKS & RESOURCES Sign up for Bonnie's FREE Breathe Online Bible Study to break free from anxiety, stress, and worry at http://thebonniegray.com/breathe. Prioritize studying God's Word & learn new wellness habits with soul care in the new year! Get 4 LIVE Sessions + Community Support with Bonnie Gray. Pre-order Bonnie's new book to break free from stress, worry, anxiety, Breathe: 21 Ways to Stress Less & Transform Chaos to Calm Take the Soul Care Quiz at http://soulcarequiz.com/ Learn what type of care you need to lower stress and flourish in your life with God's peace and joy. Take this FREE Personal Wellness Assessment to receive a stress less analysis to find out what kind of care you're missing! Sign up for the FREE Breathe Newsletter – Want Scientific Articles for Today's Show? https://thebonniegray.com/subscribe/ Get Bonnie's FREE 7 Prayers & Scriptures to Calm Anxiety here! Pick up Bonnie's bestselling hit, Sweet Like Jasmine, named 2022 Christian Book Award Finalist here. FOLLOW BONNIE:Instagram: https://instagram.com/thebonniegrayFacebook: https://facebook.com/thebonniegrayHer site: http://www.thebonniegray.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

How do you deal with loss and heartbreak, yet also rebuild your life? Bonnie explores 3 key actions to free your heart from painful emotions and lower anxiety, so you can make those changes ahead for the new year. Bonnie interviews a 20-something single woman she met at Starbucks to explore the journey of loss, grief, and rebuilding life, even in the midst of painful emotions of loss. Learn: Handling Feelings of Inadequacy and staying stuck How to Balance Grief and mourning loss with moving forward How to lift up your emotions, when you find yourself in low places How to release sadness and also remember God's goodness Scripture: “By day the Lord directs his love, at night his song is with  me—a prayer to the God of my life.” Psalm 42:8 Soul Care Tips: The Power of Worship and Songs, LINKS & RESOURCES Sign up for Bonnie's FREE Breathe Online Bible Study to break free from anxiety, stress, and worry at http://thebonniegray.com/breathe. Prioritize studying God's Word & learn new wellness habits with soul care in the new year! Get 4 LIVE Sessions + Community Support with Bonnie Gray. Pre-order Bonnie's new book to break free from stress, worry, anxiety, Breathe: 21 Ways to Stress Less & Transform Chaos to Calm Take the Soul Care Quiz at http://soulcarequiz.com/ Learn what type of care you need to lower stress and flourish in your life with God's peace and joy. Take this FREE Personal Wellness Assessment to receive a stress-less analysis to find out what kind of care you're missing! Sign up for the FREE Breathe Newsletter – Want Scientific Articles for Today's Show? https://thebonniegray.com/subscribe/ Get Bonnie's FREE 7 Prayers & Scriptures to Calm Anxiety here! Pick up Bonnie's bestselling hit, Sweet Like Jasmine, named 2022 Christian Book Award Finalist here. Want to connect with Bonnie More? Follow her at http://instagram.com/thebonniegray http://facebook.com/thebonniegray FOLLOW BONNIE:Instagram: https://instagram.com/thebonniegrayFacebook: https://facebook.com/thebonniegrayHer site: http://www.thebonniegray.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Do you ever feel like joy is a nice-to-have, but not a necessity? Why is constantly worrying one of the top 6 joy crushers?  Ever feel your attempts at joy fall short, compared to others? Learn powerful soul care tips to feel more joy during the holidays. Bonnie interviews 3 women who are mix of extrovert and introvert moms to identify the top 6 joy crushers and how to replace stress with 6 joy refreshers. Learn how embracing your love language can help you choose joy and help lower your stress. Learn: Why constantly worrying about others can steal your joy How comparison is a joy crusher & how to defeat it Why taking time for yourself will help you bring more joy to others What to do when your family isn't perfect at Christmas How joy looks different for the introvert and extrovert Why it's never too late to choose joy Scripture: These things I have spoken to you so that my joy may be in you, and that your joy may be made full.” - John 15:11 Soul Care Tips: The Power of Anticipatory Joy, Making Plans for the Weekend, The Science Behind R&R LINKS & RESOURCES Sign up for Bonnie's FREE Breathe Online Bible Study to break free from anxiety, stress, and worry at https://www.thebonniegray.com/breathe. Prioritize studying God's Word & learn new wellness habits with soul care in the new year! Get 4 LIVE Sessions + Community Support with Bonnie Gray. Pre-order Bonnie's new book to break free from stress, worry, anxiety, Breathe: 21 Ways to Stress Less & Transform Chaos to Calm Take the Soul Care Quiz at http://soulcarequiz.com/ Learn what type of care you need to lower stress and flourish in your life with God's peace and joy. Take this FREE Personal Wellness Assessment to receive a stress less analysis to find out what kind of care you're missing! Sign up for the FREE Breathe Newsletter – Want Scientific Articles for Today's Show? https://thebonniegray.com/subscribe/ Get Bonnie's FREE 7 Prayers & Scriptures to Calm Anxiety here! Pick up Bonnie's bestselling hit, Sweet Like Jasmine, named 2022 Christian Book Award Finalist here. Want to connect with Bonnie More? Follow her at http://instagram.com/thebonniegray http://facebook.com/thebonniegray FOLLOW BONNIE:Instagram: https://instagram.com/thebonniegrayFacebook: https://facebook.com/thebonniegrayHer site: http://www.thebonniegray.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Why is busyness true for you during the holidays? Do you tend to focus on doing what everyone else wants to do for the holidays, but forget to consider it's causing you burnout, busyness, and stress? Learn why it isn't selfish to prioritize the things that bring you peace, joy, and beauty at Christmas, but soul care to draw closer to God's love. Learn the 4 important questions to ask yourself, to make changes in your schedule and your story, so you can heal and find peace at Christmas with Jesus. Bonnie explores the topic of people pleasing, saying no to others to say yes to God, with her special guest Jessica, who is a mom with four kids to consider practical steps to change Christmas burnout to Christmas peace. Learn: How healing the inner child in you is an important part of experiencing God's peace Why asking yourself what you want isn't selfish but soul nurturing with God How is God prompting you to prioritize what brings you peace this Christmas? Why it's important to work on your well-being, learning that God cares about your experience of the holidays. Scripture: “For nothing will be impossible with God.” - Luke 1:37 Soul Care Tips: The Power of Creating Experiences and Novelty to Lower Anxiety and Boost Your Mood LINKS & RESOURCES Sign up for Bonnie's FREE 4-Week Breathe Online Bible Study to break free from anxiety, stress, and worry at http://thebonniegray.com/breathe. Prioritize studying God's Word & learn new wellness habits with soul care in the new year! Get 4 LIVE Sessions + Community Support with Bonnie Gray. Pre-order Bonnie's new book to break free from stress, worry, anxiety, Breathe: 21 Ways to Stress Less & Transform Chaos to Calm Take the Soul Care Quiz at https://thebonniegray.com/soulcarequiz/  Learn what type of care you need to lower stress and flourish in your life with God's peace and joy. Take this FREE Personal Wellness Assessment to receive a stress less analysis to find out what kind of care you're missing! Sign up for the FREE Breathe Newsletter – Want Scientific Articles for Today's Show? https://thebonniegray.com/subscribe/ Get Bonnie's FREE 7 Prayers & Scriptures to Calm Anxiety here! Pick up Bonnie's bestselling hit, Sweet Like Jasmine, named 2022 Christian Book Award Finalist here. Want to connect with Bonnie More? Follow her at http://instagram.com/thebonniegray http://facebook.com/thebonniegray FOLLOW BONNIE:Instagram: https://instagram.com/thebonniegrayFacebook: https://facebook.com/thebonniegrayHer site: http://www.thebonniegray.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

With so much stress layering on top of each other, it's easy to feel hopeless when you're worn down by life and no relief is in sight. If you're walking through the valley of hard times, it's even more important to renew your hope.  Bonnie explores 7 powerful ways to renew your hope and share powerful soul care tips to lower stress with her friend and powerhouse motivator, Kathi Lipp (author of Clutter Free and 20 books).Learn How to : - Strip down expectations and spend time on what really matters to you- Stop busyness from dictating your schedule & cutting corners on your peace- Embrace rest and learn the power of “lingering”- Experience the power of “stretch-bearers” Scripture: “This hope we have as an anchor of the soul, a hope both sure and steadfast... where Jesus has entered.” Hebrews 6:19–20 Soul Care Tips: The Power of Slowing Down, Practicing Sabbath, Finding Your People + many more! LINKS & RESOURCES: Pre-order a copy of Bonnie's new book, Breathe: 21 Ways to Stress Less & Transform Chaos to Calm Sign up for Bonnie's FREE Breathe Holiday Wellness Retreat and Bible Study by clicking here http://thebonniegray.com/breathe. Get exclusive access to a 4-Week Wellness Retreat to tackle holiday stressors and prioritize your wellness with God's word in the new year. LIVE + Community Support with Bonnie Gray. Take the Soul Care Quiz at com Learn what type of care you need to lower stress and flourish in your life with God's peace and joy. Take this FREE Personal Wellness Assessment to receive a stress-less analysis to find out what kind of care you're missing! Sign up for the FREE Breathe Newsletter – Want Scientific Articles for Today's Show? https://thebonniegray.com/subscribe/ Get Bonnie's FREE 7 Prayers & Scriptures to Calm Anxiety here! Pick up Bonnie's bestselling hit, Sweet Like Jasmine, named 2022 Christian Book Award Finalist here. Want to connect with Bonnie More? Follow her at http://instagram.com/thebonniegray http://facebook.com/thebonniegray FOLLOW BONNIE:Instagram: https://instagram.com/thebonniegrayFacebook: https://facebook.com/thebonniegrayHer site: http://www.thebonniegray.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

How do you calm your frazzled emotions, when your worries spin out of control, panic sets in as your heart rate spikes, and anxious thoughts overwhelm your mind and your body? Bonnie invites us to join her special guest Nurse Mark to learn about three powerful ways to stop anxiety right away, calm panic attacks, and halt the overwhelming spiral of worries hijacking your thoughts. Learn how the "grounding" technique works to restore calm in the moment, stop anxiety in its tracks, and bring you close to God's presence and peace.  Bonnie and Nurse Mark explore how to identify your stressors, how past trauma can overwhelm you in the present, and how to practice responding in new ways to incorporate your faith and improve your health to lower stress. Scripture: "For I will satisfy the weary soul, and every languishing soul I will replenish.” Jeremiah 31:25 Soul Care Tips: Grounding, Breathwork, Power of Memories, Photos, Creating a Safe Space Within Your Soul  LINKS & RESOURCES: Sign up for Bonnie's FREE Breathe Holiday Wellness Retreat and Bible Study by clicking here http://thebonniegray.com/breathe. Get exclusive access to a 4-Week Advent Soul Care wellness journey to tackle holiday stressors & practice wellness, so you can enjoy the Christmas season with God's love, hope, peace and joy.  LIVE + Community Support with Bonnie Gray. Take the Soul Care Quiz at http://soulcarequiz.com/  Learn what type of care you need to lower stress and flourish in your life with God's peace and joy. Take this FREE Personal Wellness Assessment to receive a stress less analysis and discover which of the four types of care you're missing! Sign up for the FREE Breathe Newsletter – Want Scientific Articles for Today's Show? https://thebonniegray.com/subscribe/ Get Bonnie's FREE 7 Prayers & Scriptures to Calm Anxiety here! Pick up Bonnie's bestselling hit, Sweet Like Jasmine, named 2022 Christian Book Award Finalist here. Grab a copy of Bonnie's Soul Care Book: Whispers of Rest: 40 Days of God's Love to Revitalize Your Soul. Want to connect with Bonnie More? Follow her at http://instagram.com/thebonniegray http://facebook.com/thebonniegray FOLLOW BONNIE:Instagram: https://instagram.com/thebonniegrayFacebook: https://facebook.com/thebonniegrayHer site: http://www.thebonniegray.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Change is difficult. As we grow and learn about our bodies and our emotional limits, we have to make changes that are healthier for us, which can bring on feelings of guilt and changing expectations from others and ourselves. Learn about the two types of anxiety that stem from the Left Brain and Right Brain science of anxiety. Bonnie explores the One Thing Principle and two soul-care tips to lower anxiety using the right brain science. Bonus: Breathe listener Amy shares about the stress of being a people pleaser and introvert during holidays and her tips on how to lower stress. Learn the necessity: To mourn giving up what used to be before we could embrace the new things. To make changes: Just because things can't be the same doesn't mean they are bad. To deal with guilty feelings when you're overwhelmed with social interaction. Healthy boundaries, so when you are together, you can focus on the why and enjoy the time together vs. the “when” of when you get together. Scripture: Your love, oh Lord, reaches to the heavens. Your faithfulness stretches to the skies.” - Psalm 36:5 Soul Care Tip & Scientific Research:  The One Thing Principe, The Left Brain and Right Brain Science of Lowering Anxiety, Music Therapy, and Power of Memories LINKS & RESOURCES: Take the Soul Care Quiz at  http://soulcarequiz.com/ Learn what type of care you need to lower stress and flourish in your life with God's peace and joy. Take this FREE Personal Wellness Assessment to receive a stress less analysis and discover which of the four types of care you're missing! Sign up for Bonnie's FREE Online Breathe Holiday Wellness Retreat by clicking here. Enjoy an exclusive 4-Week Advent Soul Care wellness journey to help you tackle holiday stressors & practice wellness, so you can enjoy the Christmas season with God's love, hope, peace and joy.  LIVE sessions + Community Support with Bonnie Gray. https://thebonniegray.com/subscribe/Sign up for the FREE Breathe Newsletter – Want Scientific Articles for Today's Show? https://thebonniegray.com/subscribe/ Get Bonnie's FREE 7 Prayers & Scriptures to Calm Anxiety here! Pick up Bonnie's bestselling hit, Sweet Like Jasmine, named 2022 Christian Book Award Finalist here. Grab a copy of Bonnie's Soul Care Book: Whispers of Rest: 40 Days of God's Love to Revitalize Your Soul. Want to connect with Bonnie More? Follow her onInstagram: https://instagram.com/thebonniegrayFacebook: http://facebook.com/thebonniegray   FOLLOW BONNIE:Instagram: https://instagram.com/thebonniegrayFacebook: https://facebook.com/thebonniegrayHer site: http://www.thebonniegray.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What stresses you most about the upcoming holidays? Do find yourself feeling discouraged, dreading family gatherings that fraught with stress, when it seems everyone is having picture perfect holidays? You're not alone. Today, we're tackling different ways of dealing with family tensions and fractured relationships. Join Bonnie in a powerful, heartfelt conversation about how to overcome family holiday stress with author Becky Keife – a child of divorce and a woman who struggles with anxiety as they explore the question we all ask: Why does it have to be this way? They discuss: - How our holiday stories, no matter how fraught or difficult they are, are not going to define us as God's beloved daughters. - How we can use our broken stories to shine God's light in our lives – and draw closer to God and each other through the very struggles we would rather run from. And that's the miracle of grace. Today's Scripture: And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to his purpose. Romans 8:28 Soul Care Tip & Scientific Research:  The Power of Quiet & Mental Health Benefits of Silence LINKS & RESOURCES: Pick up a copy of Bonnie's compilation book with Becky Keife + 26 authors: Come Sit with Me: How to Delight in Differences, Love through Disagreements, and Live with Discomfort: https://amzn.to/3FFXVof Pick up Bonnie's bestselling hit, Sweet Like Jasmine, named 2022 Christian Book Award Finalist here: https://amzn.to/3tRgf4v Sign up for the FREE Breathe Newsletter – Want Scientific Articles for Today's Show? https://thebonniegray.com/subscribe/ Get Bonnie's FREE 7 Prayers & Scriptures to Calm Anxiety here! Grab a copy of Bonnie's Soul Care Book: Whispers of Rest: 40 Days of God's Love to Revitalize Your Soul.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

LINKS & RESOURCES: Register for the FREE Break Free from Stress, Worry, and Anxiety Summit (click here) with Bonnie Gray PLUS Over 20+ experts. Sign up for the FREE Flourish Writers Conference (click here) with Bonnie Gray PLUS 30 experts and learn how to write, publish, and market your God-Story. Take this FREE Soul Care Quiz, your personal wellness assessment create by Bonnie, to find out what type of care you need most to lower stress and anxiety and flourish in your life with God's peace and joy!  Grab a copy of Bonnie's bestselling hits, Sweet Like Jasmine, named 2022 Christian Book Award Finalist here and Whispers of Rest: 40 Days of God's Love to Revitalize Your Soul. Want Scientific Articles for Today's Show? https://thebonniegray.com/subscribe/ Want to connect with Bonnie More? http://instagram.com/thebonniegray http://facebook.com/thebonniegray FOLLOW BONNIE:Instagram: https://instagram.com/thebonniegrayFacebook: https://facebook.com/thebonniegrayHer site: http://www.thebonniegray.com/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Your wellness is a priority to Jesus. He longs to care for you.  LINKS & RESOURCES: Register for the FREE Break Free from Stress, Worry, and Anxiety Summit (click here) with Bonnie Gray PLUS Over 20+ experts. Sign up for the FREE Flourish Writers Conference (click here) with Bonnie Gray PLUS 30 experts and learn how to write, publish, and market your God-Story. Take this FREE Soul Care Quiz, your personal wellness assessment create by Bonnie, to find out what type of care you need most to lower stress and anxiety and flourish in your life with God's peace and joy!  Grab a copy of Bonnie's bestselling hits, Sweet Like Jasmine, named 2022 Christian Book Award Finalist here and Whispers of Rest: 40 Days of God's Love to Revitalize Your Soul. Want Scientific Articles for Today's Show? https://thebonniegray.com/subscribe/ Want to connect with Bonnie More? http://instagram.com/thebonniegray http://facebook.com/thebonniegray FOLLOW BONNIE:Instagram: https://instagram.com/thebonniegrayFacebook: https://facebook.com/thebonniegrayHer site: http://www.thebonniegray.com/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Are you struggling with fear, battling worry, or tired of pretending you're fine? Have you ever felt guilty for feeling anxiety, that "just pray about it" doesn't seem to be working? Learn the 3 lies that trigger anxiety & 3 truths to set you free. Bonnie shares practical tips to help you begin breaking free from worry, stress, and anxiety. Listen to today's powerful episode to tackle anxiety and boost your wellness and faith! Scripture: “You are my hiding place… You surround me with songs of deliverance.” Psalm 32:7 Soul Care Tip:  The Power of Naming Negative Emotions, Benefits of Walking and Friendship  LINKS & RESOURCES:•Register for the FREE Break Free from Stress, Worry, and Anxiety Summit with Bonnie Gray PLUS Over 20+ experts: https://bit.ly/3D2UOoG •Sign up for the FREE Flourish Writers Conference with Bonnie Gray PLUS 30 experts and learn how to write, publish, and market your God-Story: https://bit.ly/3D5uACh •Take this FREE Soul Care Quiz, your personal wellness assessment create by Bonnie, to find out what type of care you need most to lower stress and anxiety and flourish in your life with God's peace and joy!  https://thebonniegray.com/soulcarequiz/ •Grab a copy of Bonnie's bestselling hits, Sweet Like Jasmine, named 2022 Christian Book Award Finalist: https://amzn.to/3T0m8cV  •Whispers of Rest: 40 Days of God's Love to Revitalize Your Soul. https://amzn.to/3T8mG0t •Want Scientific Articles for Today's Show? https://thebonniegray.com/subscribe/ FOLLOW BONNIE:Instagram: https://instagram.com/thebonniegrayFacebook: https://facebook.com/thebonniegrayHer site: http://www.thebonniegray.com/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What are you facing in this season of life? Stressful storms, or slow dripping rains of stress? In this episode, Bonnie shares how God's quiet love will meet us in the stresses of life.• Pick up a copy of Bonnie's bestselling hit, Sweet Like Jasmine, named 2022 Christian Book Award Finalist! https://amzn.to/3wCvAdk• Want Scientific Articles for Today's Show? https://thebonniegray.com/subscribe/• Get Bonnie's FREE Stress Less Devotional! https://thebonniegray.com/subscribe/• Grab a copy of Bonnie's Book: Whispers of Rest: 40 Days of God's Love to Revitalize Your Soul: https://www.amazon.com/Whispers-Rest-Days-Gods-Revitalize/dp/1455598208FOLLOW BONNIE:Instagram: https://instagram.com/thebonniegrayFacebook: https://facebook.com/thebonniegrayHer site: http://www.thebonniegray.com

Quiet Quitting and Burnout are trending in workplaces all over. If you're experiencing physical or spiritual burnout, this episode is for you.RESOURCES AND LINKS:• Pick up a copy of Bonnie's bestselling hit, Sweet Like Jasmine, named 2022 Christian Book Award Finalist! https://amzn.to/3wCvAdk• Want Scientific Articles for Today's Show? https://thebonniegray.com/subscribe/• Get Bonnie's FREE Stress Less Devotional! https://thebonniegray.com/subscribe/• Grab a copy of Bonnie's Book: Whispers of Rest: 40 Days of God's Love to Revitalize Your Soul.• Want to connect with Bonnie More? http://www.instagram.com/thebonniegray http://facebook.com/thebonniegrayFOLLOW BONNIE:Instagram: https://instagram.com/thebonniegrayFacebook: https://facebook.com/thebonniegrayHer site: http://www.thebonniegray.com

Do you ever end up awake at night, struggling to say no out of guilt or fear of rejection or disapproval? Bonnie shares how to let go of guilt and quiet fears so you can sleep better, instead of staying up ruminating over negative thoughts. You will learn how to recover a positive mood when you encounter stressors with this week's soul-care tip!Soul Care Tip & Scientific Research: How Sounds in Nature Boost Your MoodRESOURCES AND LINKS:• Pick up a copy of Bonnie's bestselling hit, Sweet Like Jasmine, named 2022 Christian Book Award Finalist! https://amzn.to/3wCvAdk• Want Scientific Articles for Today's Show? https://thebonniegray.com/subscribe/• Get Bonnie's FREE Stress Less Devotional! https://thebonniegray.com/subscribe/• Grab a copy of Bonnie's Book: Whispers of Rest: 40 Days of God's Love to Revitalize Your Soul.• Want to connect with Bonnie More? http://www.instagram.com/thebonniegray http://facebook.com/thebonniegrayFOLLOW BONNIE:Instagram: https://instagram.com/thebonniegrayFacebook: https://facebook.com/thebonniegrayHer site: http://www.thebonniegray.com

Do you ever feel hold yourself back from moving forward because of life's shortcomings and your own self doubts? I share how God helps us see the beauty in the brokenness & start new. I'll also share how to lift feelings of depression, anxiety, with this week's soul care tip!Soul Care Tip & Scientific Research: The Mental Health Benefits of RiceRESOURCES AND LINKS:• Pick up a copy of Bonnie's bestselling hit, Sweet Like Jasmine, named 2022 Christian Book Award Finalist! https://amzn.to/3wCvAdk• Want Scientific Articles for Today's Show? https://thebonniegray.com/subscribe/• Get Bonnie's FREE Stress Less Devotional! https://thebonniegray.com/subscribe/• Grab a copy of Bonnie's Book: Whispers of Rest: 40 Days of God's Love to Revitalize Your Soul.• Want to connect with Bonnie More? http://www.instagram.com/thebonniegray http://facebook.com/thebonniegrayFOLLOW BONNIE:Instagram: https://instagram.com/thebonniegrayFacebook: https://facebook.com/thebonniegrayHer site: http://www.thebonniegray.com

Do you ever feel overwhelmed with the rubble of life's challenges, even though you feel God is encouraging you to rebuild something new into your life? Bonnie reflects on the Survivor Tree discovered after 9/11 and talks about how to find hope amid losses. You'll learn how to assess where God is encouraging you to rebuild your life from ground zero. You'll learn how to move your brain out of anxiety mode into a more calming, re-energizing mode, by allowing creating space for God to encourage you and encourage others to see God using you to lift others too! Scripture: Therefore encourage one another and build each other up, just as in fact you are doing.” - 1 Thessalonians 5:11Soul Care Tip & Scientific Research: The Power of Encouragement & Mental Health Benefits of StorytellingLINKS & RESOURCES:• Watch the FREE HBO 9/11 Documentary: “What Happened on 9/11?” https://www.hbo.com/movies/what-happened-on-september-11• Pick up a copy of Bonnie's bestselling hit, Sweet Like Jasmine named 2022 Christian Book Award Finalist! https://amzn.to/3wCvAdk• Want Scientific Articles for Today's Show? https://thebonniegray.com/subscribe/• Get Bonnie's FREE Stress Less Devotional! https://thebonniegray.com/subscribe/• Grab a copy of Bonnie's Book: Whispers of Rest: 40 Days of God's Love to Revitalize Your Soul.• Want to connect with Bonnie More? http://www.instagram.com/thebonniegray http://facebook.com/thebonniegrayFOLLOW BONNIE:Instagram: https://instagram.com/thebonniegrayFacebook: https://facebook.com/thebonniegrayHer site: http://www.thebonniegray.com

How do you find peace if you're feeling stressed? Does giving thanks mean we ignore our problems and our worries? Bonnie talks about gratitude that doesn't come from emotional amnesia, but a deeper gratitude that takes place when you open your heart to feel God's peace and comfort. Most of us have heard that gratitude is good for mental health, but how can we feel gratitude if we're also feeling anxious and facing difficult trials that bring us heartache? You will learn that God's invitation to gratitude involves letting God love you in practical ways to improve your emotional health. Listen to this fascinating episode that avoids cliches & empowers you to feel the goodness of God even through heartache.Scripture: Give thanks in every circumstance, for this is God's will for you in Christ Jesus.1 Thess 5:18Soul Care Tip & Scientific Research: The Stress Lowering Benefits of Reading a Book, The Healthy Pain-Relieving Power of Hugs, The Science behind Gratefulness, and the Power for Naming 3 Good ThingsLINKS & RESOURCES:• Pick up a copy of Bonnie's bestselling hit, Sweet Like Jasmine named 2022 Christian Book Award Finalist! https://amzn.to/3wCvAdk• Want Scientific Articles for Today's Show? https://thebonniegray.com/subscribe/• Get Bonnie's FREE Stress Less Devotional! https://thebonniegray.com/subscribe/• Grab a copy of Bonnie's Book: Whispers of Rest: 40 Days of God's Love to Revitalize Your Soul.• Want to connect with Bonnie More? http://www.instagram.com/thebonniegray http://facebook.com/thebonniegrayFOLLOW BONNIE:Instagram: https://instagram.com/thebonniegrayFacebook: https://facebook.com/thebonniegrayHer site: http://www.thebonniegray.com

Do find yourself often minimize your own needs and desires, by saying yes to doing things out of fear of rejection, disappointing or upsetting others? In this week's episode, Bonnie talks about the People Pleaser's Dilemma and how you can break the habit of people pleasing. Today, you'll learn the importance of being in touch with prioritizing what is meaningful and purposeful for you, so you can calm anxiety and lower your stress. When you realize that God wants you to invest your energy in what gives you peace and joy, you will feel re-energized and live each day with more purpose, the way God created you to flourish.Scripture: In God alone my soul finds rest; my salvation comes from Him. Psalm 62:1Soul Care Tip & Scientific Research: The Power of Single-Tasking to lower stress, increase productivity and boost your mood and happinessLINKS & RESOURCES:• Pick up a copy of Bonnie's bestselling hit, Sweet Like Jasmine named 2022 Christian Book Award Finalist! https://amzn.to/3wCvAdk• Want Scientific Articles for Today's Show? https://thebonniegray.com/subscribe/• Get Bonnie's FREE Stress Less Devotional! https://thebonniegray.com/subscribe/• Grab a copy of Bonnie's Book: Whispers of Rest: 40 Days of God's Love to Revitalize Your Soul.• Want to connect with Bonnie More? http://www.instagram.com/thebonniegray http://facebook.com/thebonniegrayFOLLOW BONNIE:Instagram: https://instagram.com/thebonniegrayFacebook: https://facebook.com/thebonniegrayHer site: http://www.thebonniegray.com

Do you ever give up on yourself or your projects and new ideas when you feel interrupted by stress? Bonnie talks about how you can get re-energized so you don't get sidetracked by stress or disrupted by emails, social media or discouragement. You'll learn how something as simple as doing your second best could be your most powerful act of faith. Be empowered with a promise from God that will keep you going to take prioritize what's meaningful to you and turn your discouragement into encouragement.Scripture: “He who has began a good work in you will carry it into completion.” - Philippians 1:6Soul Care Tip & Scientific Research: What kind of interruption is good for mental health and what kind of interruption is draining your mental health. Power of a Warm Meal, and Benefits of Sharing Comfort. LINKS & RESOURCES:• Join Bonnie's Summer Book Club for Sweet Like Jasmine, 2022 Christian Book Award Finalist + Free Writer's Publishing Seminar at https://thebonniegray.com/subscribe/• Want Scientific Articles for Today's Show? https://thebonniegray.com/subscribe/• Get Bonnie's FREE Stress Less Devotional! https://thebonniegray.com/subscribe/• Grab a copy of Bonnie's Book: Whispers of Rest: 40 Days of God's Love to Revitalize Your Soul. https://amzn.to/3A47WIJ• Want to connect with Bonnie More? http://www.instagram.com/thebonniegray http://facebook.com/thebonniegrayFOLLOW BONNIE:Instagram: https://instagram.com/thebonniegrayFacebook: https://facebook.com/thebonniegrayHer site: http://www.thebonniegray.com

We all have an inner critic. It's part of being human to hear negative self-talk pop up as self-preservation from past hurts or fears, but it's toxic when it drains our energy and damages our confidence. In this episode, Bonnie talks about how you can turn down the volume of negative self-talk and re-wire your brain and heart to break free to hear God's loving words of affirmation and combat stress by bringing more wellness into your day. You'll learn to step over the inner critic and break free to start new projects or simply take better care of yourself. Be empowered with a promise from God to throw off labels you've been given so you can break free from worry and do what brings you purpose.Scripture: “You shall no longer be called forsaken, but you will be named my Delight, for the Lord delights in you.” Isaiah 62:4-5Soul Care Tip & Scientific Research: The Power of God-Affirmations and The Benefit of Simple Steps to Spark ChangeLINKS & RESOURCES:• Join Bonnie's Summer Book Club for Sweet Like Jasmine, 2022 Christian Book Award Finalist + Free Writer's Publishing Seminar at https://thebonniegray.com/subscribe/• Want Scientific Articles for Today's Show? https://thebonniegray.com/subscribe/• Get Bonnie's FREE Stress Less Devotional! https://thebonniegray.com/subscribe/• Grab a copy of Bonnie's Book: Whispers of Rest: 40 Days of God's Love to Revitalize Your Soul: https://amzn.to/3A47WIJ• Want to connect with Bonnie More? http://www.instagram.com/thebonniegray http://facebook.com/thebonniegrayFOLLOW BONNIE:Instagram: https://instagram.com/thebonniegrayFacebook: https://facebook.com/thebonniegrayHer site: http://www.thebonniegray.com

While everyone overthinks about people, problems, and decisions once in a while, some of us are plagued with a constant stream of worries, second-guessing ourselves, and what-ifs all the time. Bonnie talks about how to replace images of worries and worst-case scenarios with God's images of goodness for you.You'll learn how to stop the flood of worries and refocus your mind and emotions by applying the mental health benefits of learning, to redirect your brain to positive pathways to where God's leading you to choose joy. Be empowered with a promise from God to remind you there is no expiration date to God's work of masterpiece in you.Scripture: “Yet you Lord are our Father. We are the clay, you are the potter; we are all the work of your hand.” Isaiah 64:8Soul Care Tip & Scientific Research: The Mental Health Benefits of Learning a New SkillLINKS & RESOURCES:• Join Bonnie's Summer Book Club for Sweet Like Jasmine, 2022 Christian Book Award Finalist + Free Writer's Publishing Seminar at https://thebonniegray.com/subscribe/• Want Scientific Articles for Today's Show? https://thebonniegray.com/subscribe/• Get Bonnie's FREE Stress Less Devotional! https://thebonniegray.com/subscribe/• Grab a copy of Bonnie's Book: Whispers of Rest: 40 Days of God's Love to Revitalize Your Soul. https://amzn.to/3A47WIJ• Want to connect with Bonnie More? https://www.instagram.com/thebonniegray https://www.facebook.com/thebonniegrayFOLLOW BONNIE:Instagram: https://instagram.com/thebonniegrayFacebook: https://facebook.com/thebonniegrayHer site: http://www.thebonniegray.com

Do you carry the burden of regrets, but want to move forward with joy and be free of negative emotions like discouragement or sorrow? Bonnie talks about two kinds of regret – the action path and the inaction path, so you can learn how to move past them. You'll learn a practical way to let go of carrying fear, so you can make room for what gives you joy. Be empowered with a promise from God that frees you from fear and be more daring in your choices to do new things and pursue your ideas.Scripture: “You go before me and follow me. You place your hand of blessing on my head.” Psalm 139:5Soul Care Tip & Scientific Research: Neuroplasticity and The Power of Small ChangesLINKS & RESOURCES:• Join Bonnie's Summer Book Club for Sweet Like Jasmine, 2022 Christian Book Award Finalist + Free Writer's Publishing Seminar at https://thebonniegray.com/subscribe/• Want Scientific Articles for Today's Show? https://thebonniegray.com/subscribe/• Get Bonnie's FREE Stress Less Devotional! https://thebonniegray.com/subscribe/• Grab a copy of Bonnie's Book: Whispers of Rest: 40 Days of God's Love to Revitalize Your Soul.• Want to connect with Bonnie More? http://www.instagram.com/thebonniegray http://facebook.com/thebonniegrayFOLLOW BONNIE:Instagram: https://instagram.com/thebonniegrayFacebook: https://facebook.com/thebonniegrayHer site: http://www.thebonniegray.com

Hey friends! On this episode of our “Encounter” series, we welcome back to the show our guest Bonnie Gray, author of “Sweet Like Jasmine”. Bonnie comes from a background of a lonely and a broken home, but God placed key people in her life that introduced her to the love of Christ and invested in her faith journey. She met Jesus in a lonely season and at a young age. Bonnie has always been drawn to reading and to stories. She encountered Jesus as she heard His story being told in a unique way at a church retreat. We also talk about the Asian-Christian community, the importance of sharing Jesus with the younger generation, and how we can meet Jesus in unusual places. I hope you enjoy this episode, and that you too are inspired by her story. Connect with JamieFacebook //  Instagram // YouTubeGET ALL THE LINKS FROM THE SHOW HERE 

Welcome to my new series, LIES GOOD MOMS BELIEVE!  During this summer season, I am going to be joined by some amazing guests, and together we are going to dedicate each episode to calling out a common lie the enemy speaks to the hearts of Moms. We're going to measure that lie against the truth of scripture, offer you some practical advice and Biblical encouragement through discussion and then end our time with a simple but powerful prayer to equip you to take these lies head on whenever they try and sneak their way into your mind. In today's episode, we are going to tackle the lie: you are alone. And here to help me in this discussion is Bonnie Gray. Bonnie Gray is an author and podcaster. She writes regularly for DaySpring's (in)courage and is the author of Whispers of Rest, Finding Spiritual Whitespace and Sweet Like Jasmine - a memoir sharing her story as the daughter of a mail order bride, abandoned by her father at the age of 7 to be raised by her toxic and abusive mother. She is also the host of the Breathe: The Less Stress Podcast.  You can learn more about Bonnie through her website!   You can connect with her through Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter.  For the downloadable prayers, click here!    Bonnie will share lies such as: You cannot be sad.  No one is going to help you.  You have to do everything on your own. Nobody wants to hear your story. Nobody can relate to it. Don't talk about how lonely you feel. There are parts of me I need to cut off, shut down and not talk about. We are going to cover topics like: Loneliness Anxiety Panic attacks Depression Social anxiety Identity crisis Chasing the cookie cutter image - this is what I have to do to prove I am a good mom   Scripture Highlight from the Episode - 2 Corinthians 2:14-15 (ESV) 14 But jthanks be to God, who in Christ always kleads us in triumphal procession, and through us spreads lthe fragrance of the knowledge of him everywhere. 15 For we are the aroma of Christ to God among mthose who are being saved and among nthose who are perishing,    This week's episode was a heavy one for sure, but my heart is not to shy away from broken places, but to walk through them with grace and in full reliance on the Lord to teach us as we go along the way clinging fast to Him. Can you relate to this week's guest? Share your favorite takeaway in the Ahavah Community Facebook group here! Remember, your brokenness does not disqualify you from being a good Mom - it only stands to strengthen the beautiful testimony God is building in and through you! Blessings sweet friend! Somer

Welcome to my new series, LIES GOOD MOMS BELIEVE!  During this summer season, I am going to be joined by some amazing guests, and together we are going to dedicate each episode to calling out a common lie the enemy speaks to the hearts of Moms. We're going to measure that lie against the truth of scripture, offer you some practical advice and Biblical encouragement through discussion and then end our time with a simple but powerful prayer to equip you to take these lies head on whenever they try and sneak their way into your mind. In today's episode, we are going to tackle the lie: you are alone. And here to help me in this discussion is Bonnie Gray. Bonnie Gray is an author and podcaster. She writes regularly for DaySpring's (in)courage and is the author of Whispers of Rest, Finding Spiritual Whitespace and Sweet Like Jasmine - a memoir sharing her story as the daughter of a mail order bride, abandoned by her father at the age of 7 to be raised by her toxic and abusive mother. She is also the host of the Breathe: The Less Stress Podcast.  You can learn more about Bonnie through her website!   You can connect with her through Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter.  For the downloadable prayers, click here!    Bonnie will share lies such as: You cannot be sad.  No one is going to help you.  You have to do everything on your own. Nobody wants to hear your story. Nobody can relate to it. Don't talk about how lonely you feel. There are parts of me I need to cut off, shut down and not talk about. We are going to cover topics like: Loneliness Anxiety Panic attacks Depression Social anxiety Identity crisis Chasing the cookie cutter image - this is what I have to do to prove I am a good mom   Scripture Highlight from the Episode - 2 Corinthians 2:14-15 (ESV) 14 But jthanks be to God, who in Christ always kleads us in triumphal procession, and through us spreads lthe fragrance of the knowledge of him everywhere. 15 For we are the aroma of Christ to God among mthose who are being saved and among nthose who are perishing,    This week's episode was a heavy one for sure, but my heart is not to shy away from broken places, but to walk through them with grace and in full reliance on the Lord to teach us as we go along the way clinging fast to Him. Can you relate to this week's guest? Share your favorite takeaway in the Ahavah Community Facebook group here! Remember, your brokenness does not disqualify you from being a good Mom - it only stands to strengthen the beautiful testimony God is building in and through you! Blessings sweet friend! Somer

Do you feel like you're just going through the motions, feeling stuck in a rut? It's normal when you're under stress to lack motivation. But, we don't have to stay stuck! We can do things that help break the negative cycles and feel more inspired to do what brings us joy. In this episode, Bonnie talks about one important factor of wellness that will help you feel encouraged, and focus on the ideas God has planted in your heart to choose joy. You'll learn a powerful principle to help you draw closer to Jesus to boost motivation and experience joy in practical ways and not just as head knowledge. Scripture: - “More than that, I count all things to be loss in view of the surpassing value of knowing Christ Jesus my Lord.” Philippians 3:8 - "Rejoice in the Lord always.” Phil 3:1Soul Care Tip: The power of change in scenery to boost your wellbeing and mood, the power of novelty to release happy hormonesLINKS & RESOURCES:• Subscribe to Bonnie's YouTube Channel! https://www.youtube.com/user/TheBonnieGray• Join Bonnie's Summer Book Club for Sweet Like Jasmine, 2022 Christian Book Award Finalist + Free Writer's Publishing Seminar at https://thebonniegray.com/subscribe/• Want Scientific Articles for Today's Show? https://thebonniegray.com/subscribe/• Get Bonnie's FREE Stress Less Devotional! https://thebonniegray.com/subscribe/• Grab a copy of Bonnie's Book: Whispers of Rest: 40 Days of God's Love to Revitalize Your Soul: https://www.amazon.com/Whispers-Rest-Days-Gods-Revitalize/dp/1455598208FOLLOW BONNIE:Instagram: https://instagram.com/thebonniegrayFacebook: https://facebook.com/thebonniegrayHer site: http://www.thebonniegray.com

We all want to feel joy, but how can you choose joy, if you're too stressed to know how? Why is choosing joy so difficult and how can we overcome the resistance to choosing joy? Bonnie shares her soul care tips on choosing joy, even when you're not in the mood. She also shares how to encourage others to join you to choose joy in a positive way, that doesn't guilt others or pressure them. You'll learn practical ways to stop ruminating thoughts from keeping you from choosing joy with Jesus!Scripture: “I have told you these things so that My joy may be in you and your joy may be complete” - John 15:11Soul Care Tip & Scientific Research: The “Environment” criteria for Joy Index Project, Color Therapy of Yellow, Power of Engaging 5 Senses. LINKS & RESOURCES:- Join Bonnie's Summer Book Club for Sweet Like Jasmine, 2022 Christian Book Award Finalist + Free Writer's Publishing Seminar at https://thebonniegray.com/subscribe/- Want Scientific Articles for Today's Show? https://thebonniegray.com/subscribe/- Get Bonnie's FREE Stress Less Devotional! https://thebonniegray.com/subscribe/- Grab a copy of Bonnie's Book: Whispers of Rest: 40 Days of God's Love to Revitalize Your Soul: https://www.amazon.com/Whispers-Rest-Days-Gods-Revitalize/dp/1455598208/FOLLOW BONNIE:Instagram: https://instagram.com/thebonniegrayFacebook: https://facebook.com/thebonniegrayHer site: http://www.thebonniegray.com

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What do you do when things don't turn out the way you hoped they would – even when you tried so hard to plan things right? Bonnie shares her soul care tips on turning that disappointing moment and the stress into an opportunity to stop and exhale disappointment and expectations – and inhale calm and God's peace. You'll learn practical ways to get through a hard week when plans fail to line up, so you can get unstuck and move forward.Scripture: ”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.” Isaiah 46:4Soul Care Tip & Scientific Research: Lower you anxiety and stress by making new plans so you can experience anticipatory joy. LINKS & RESOURCES:Join Bonnie's Summer Book Club for Sweet Like Jasmine, 2022 Christian Book Award Finalist + Free Writer's Publishing Seminar at https://thebonniegray.com/subscribe/Want Scientific Articles for Today's Show? https://thebonniegray.com/subscribe/Get Bonnie's FREE Stress Less Devotional! https://thebonniegray.com/subscribe/Grab a copy of Bonnie's Book: Whispers of Rest: 40 Days of God's Love to Revitalize Your Soul: https://www.amazon.com/Whispers-Rest-Days-Gods-Revitalize/dp/1455598208/FOLLOW BONNIE:Instagram: https://instagram.com/thebonniegrayFacebook: https://facebook.com/thebonniegrayHer site: http://www.thebonniegray.com

Growing up as a Chinese American daughter of a mail-order bride and a busboy working in San Francisco Chinatown, Bonnie Gray had never truly felt beautiful or beloved. She had built her life to look pleasant and ordinary, with a wonderful husband, two amazing boys, and a thriving career. But despite these blessings, she still felt the tugging emptiness of a missing piece. At 39, a long-forgotten birth certificate in an old file cabinet sparked a curiosity Bonnie couldn't ignore. Determined to uncover family secrets and understand the home she was born into, Bonnie embarked on a journey that would leave her forever changed. Returning to the culture, places, and stories that shaped her, her search led her to soul-shaking discoveries about her identity, human kindness, and what it truly means to be loved. Bonnie is on the show today sharing her memoir titled Sweet Like Jasmine. It is a profoundly moving account of how God uses our unique and broken stories to create a beautiful mosaic of His love, one life at a time. Feel seen and valued, because you are worthy of loving, resting in God's love for you. See the grace woven in each chapter of your life and embrace the wholeness of who you are. Learn to listen deeply to your life and feel empowered in your true worth. Find freedom, hope, and healing in rewriting your stories with faith. Through powerful truths and insightful reflection prompts, find beauty out of brokenness and belonging out of loneliness. Be love offerings by sharing with others what brings us joy and peace. But you first have to receive it yourself. Connect with Bonnie: https://thebonniegray.com

Welcome to On the Path, a podcast filled to the brim with encouragement, inspiration, interviews & life lessons to ignite you in your faith, push you to your purpose and challenge you to be exactly who You are called by God to be...a world changer! Get into the classroom of life, as we talk about the things that matter most. Join host Cheryl Nembhard along with incredible Leaders as they share their raw thoughts, feelings & life stories of triumph, tragedy and the big lessons they've learned along the way!This week, we are speaking with inspirational Speaker, Podcast Host and Author of 'Whispers of Rest' and 'Finding Spiritual' , Bonnie Gray.   Bonnie is host of  Breathe: The Stress Less Podcast and touches thousands of lives using storytelling, soul care, and prayer. In this episode, we discuss Bonnie's latest book 'Sweet Like Jasmine' which tells of her incredible story of overcoming  severe emotional abuse, bullying and sexual assault which left her spiraling into a state of depression.  Bonnie shares how she finally found healing, peace and  lasting joy. as well as a powerful encouragement for those who are struggling with depression.This is definitely a must listen episode for anyone struggling in this season. Available on all podcast platforms and on our youtube channel (cherylnembhard).  Like, Rate, Review & Subscribe!**Watch On The Path w/ Cheryl Nembhard on Thursdays & Saturdays on YES TV in Canada! Also stream it 24 hours a day on: www.intothecastle.com!**

Growing up as an American-Chinese daughter of a mail-order bride and a busboy working in San Francisco's Chinatown, Bonnie Gray has a story that will capture your attention and win your heart. In her Memoir, Sweet Like Jasmine, Bonnie shares her grown-up journey of revisiting her childhood memories, uncovering family secrets, and witnessing brokenness made beautiful. (She's such a good writer!) In today's interview, Bonnie and I talk about her amazing story, how she has shared the hard parts of her past with her sons, and how finding our identity in Christ is the key to peace and belonging for all of us. Bonnie is so much fun to talk to, and I appreciate her honesty, vulnerability, and strength.  Bonnie's story is unique, but it is also our story!  One of loneliness, longing for love, and ultimately finding the greatest love and security only in a relationship with God.  I am so excited to share this interview with you! www.monicaswanson.com/episode-148 Podcast page (for all episodes) www.monicaswanson.com/podcast

Join Autumn for a virtual cup of coffee with Bonnie Gray, author of "Sweet Like Jasmine".   Gray rawly shares about her Asian-American story of faith, overcoming abandonment, panic attacks, PTSD,  and how to heal and ultimately find the beauty in the broken parts of our stories.

“Faith is not an eraser for our past. Faith gives us the ability to go into our past to rewrite it with God.”*Trigger warning: Mention of sexual assaultBonnie Gray is an author, an inspirational speaker, and podcast host of Breathe: The Stress Less Podcast. Bonnie touches thousands of lives using storytelling, soul care, and prayer. I'm so excited to have Bonnie here to talk about her most recent book, Sweet Like Jasmine.Bonnie grew up as a Chinese-American daughter of a mail-order bride and spent much of her childhood never feeling like she belonged. She talks about going on a journey to learn her own story and going through life with an emotionally abusive mother. There can be so much fear in both learning and sharing our stories because we don't know what people will think of it. But our brokenness is what brings us closer to God and others. I am so thankful to Bonnie for choosing vulnerability in her story and encouraging us to do the same.Connect with JamieFacebook // Twitter // Instagram // YouTubeGET ALL THE LINKS FROM THE SHOW HERE

Bonnie Gray talks about finding identity through experiencing God's love in all of her story. https://livesteadyon.com/Email Angie at: steadyonpodcast@gmail.comFacebook: @livesteadyonInstagram: @angiebaughman421Subscribe to the weekly newsletter and receive the EnneaLongings podcast miniseries at https://livesteadyon.com/live-steady-on-newsletter/ https://thebonniegray.com/Facebook: @thebonniegrayInstagram: @thebonniegrayPodcast: Breathe: The Stress Less Podcast Sweet Like Jasmine is available wherever books are sold. Free bonuses can be found at https://sweetlikejasmine.com/ Bonnie mentioned:Pray As You Go podcast Theme music:Heartwarming by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3864-heartwarmingLicense: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

Do you ever feel lonely even when you're surrounded by friends? Then listen as Bonnie Gray shares her story. Even though she had a lot of friends and was super involved in church, she struggled with loneliness. But God was faithful (as he always is) and tenderly led her into a place of being seen, known and loved. Bonnie is author of the books Finding Spiritual White Space as well as her new book Sweet Like Jasmine. She's also host of the Breathe podcast. You can find her on instagram at @thebonniegray Until we meet again, may you find rest in God's loving presence. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/prayersofrest/message

Bonnie Gray joins Amber to discuss growing up as a Chinese American, the invisible wounds she experienced, and how she learned to care for her soul.  Her journey is documented in her newest book, Sweet Like Jasmine.  Questions discussed surrounding Bonnie's invisible wounds and soul care:  (4:37) You are Chinese American and grew up in San Francisco's Chinatown, much of which you write about in Sweet Like Jasmine.  Take us back and share a bit of what childhood was like for you. (7:37) Something you share in the book is how you lived two completely different lives as a child.  At home, you were fully Chinese and very much secluded from the outside world.  At school, you were fully immersed in American culture. How did that impact your identity in your young years? (14:58) It is difficult to finally acknowledged you've been manipulated by your mother for decades. Would you say, you have to choose daily to forgive her? (30:49) At what point did Jesus enter your story? (39:57) Share a little about soul-care. (43:10) What encouragement can you offer to women who feel terribly alone in their struggles? Quotes to Remember from Invisible Wounds & Soul Care: “I was born to a mail order bride from Hong Kong.” “My dad left when I was seven.” “It get got harder to talk about what was happening at home. You think it might be easier once I put myself through college, [because] it seemed like the typical overcoming achieving immigrant story, but it actually got harder…” “I just felt like half of me was Chinese and half of me was American…There was no one place where I could be whole Bonnie.” “I need to be more honest with myself than I'm uncomfortable with and I need to face the reality of the mother that I do have, rather than the mother that I long to bring into being.” “I'm going to let go of hoping that she becomes or gives me the words that I really need to be loved or feel cherished. That's really forgiveness. It's saying, I'm letting this person go from the debt that was created in my heart, that loneliness, or those wounds, and I'm going to move on with my life. And look for those affirmation in other relationships that God provides through our friends, our spiritual family…” “Forgiveness takes one but reconciliation takes two. For those of us who have people who have hurt us, we need to remind ourselves that God wants us to have healthy boundaries.” SHOW NOTES cont.  Related Episodes: 34: Dr. Michelle Deering | Psychologist, Mother/Daughter Relationships 101: Paula LeJeune | When God's Love & Adveristy Collide 80: Kia Stephens  | Exchanging Father Wounds ------------------------------------------------------ Follow Grace Enough Podcast on IG and FB and www.graceenoughpodcast.com ----------------------------------------------------------

Bonnie and I discuss her story of belonging. Growing up as a Chinese American daughter of a mail-order bride and a busboy working in San Francisco's Chinatown, Bonnie Gray never felt like she belonged, never feeling truly seen, loved or beautiful. Then, at 39,Bonnie found her birth certificate in an old file cabinet and set out to find her childhood home and her father who abandoned her.

Join your friend Jeanette as she sits down with author Bonnie Gray to talk all about Bonnie's latest book Sweet Like Jasmine. In todays chat Bonnie and Jeanette talk about processing grief, leading our kids into a stronger identity and leaving a legacy. Bonnie shares her heart behind sharing on social media, what it was like digging into her past and how as she wrote her book she had to be more honest than she was comfortable with. This conversation is so full of heart and reminds us all that we are not alone! I cannot wait for you to listen in. Grab Bonnie's book HereCheck out sweetlikejasmine.comWant a free month of audible?! go to www.audibletrial.com/timeforcoffee

The Asian-American story is not often talked about. There are many reasons why, but in this episode, Jeff and Terra talk with Bonnie Gray, who courageously writes and shares the hope and healing from her own childhood abuse and crisis of identity. This interview touched the lives of Bonnie, Jeff and Terra and we think it will be a gift to you too.   Bonnie is the author of Whispers of Rest, Finding Spiritual Whitespace and Sweet Like Jasmine: Finding Identity in a Culture of Loneliness. An inspirational speaker and podcast host of Breathe: The Stress Less Podcast, Bonnie touches thousands of lives using storytelling, soul care, and prayer. Bonnie's global following of readers come to her for inspiring Christian content in her authentic, unique voice. Her writing has been published and syndicated across a broad online audience. Bonnie lives in California with her husband and two sons.   Bonnie grew up as a Chinese-American daughter of a mail-order bride and a busboy working in San Francisco's Chinatown. In this episode she shares about her childhood, the effects of abuse, trauma, racism, and how she found grace-filled healing after trying to perform.   You can get Bonnie's book, Sweet Like Jasmine: Finding Identity in a Culture of Loneliness, anywhere books are sold.   Connect with Bonnie online at: www.thebonniegray.com     For more resources on abuse, trauma, and Christ-centered holistic counseling for leaders like you, go to www.livingwholehearted.com https://www.mycourageousbook.com Shrinking the Integrity Gap Shrinking the Integrity Gap e-Course  

We all have stories, and yet frequently, they're not the ones we share with the world. After being burned on 100% of my body, spending five and a half months in the hospital and losing my fingers to amputation, my dream was not to stand out, but to disappear and be ordinary. Bonnie Gray spent 39 years hiding her story, too. Growing up as the Chinese American daughter of a mail-order bride and a busboy in San Francisco's Chinatown, Bonnie's childhood was far from idyllic. Join us as Bonnie shares the journey that led to understanding her own identity and what it means to be loved. Today's episode is a reminder that in boldly owning, embracing and celebrating our stories, we are gifted the chance to live authentically and breathe life and possibility into others. SHOW NOTES Bonnie's mother was sent from Hong Kong to America to marry a man 10 years older and serve the family. An unintentional vow: After Bonnie's father left, she made an unintentional vow to not ask about things she cannot change and stay quiet unless she&s able to add peace and joy. Without support from her parents, other mentors in Bonnie's life helped shine a light on her full potential, provide support and guide her forward. l'm here for you. After being assaulted, Bonnie's former youth counselor gave her comfort + security. All of us have a defining moment where something happened that we did not plan. We long for love. Were tempted to hide our brokenness. I carried that until I realized that sharing my story is going to draw others closer. Amidst life difficulties, Bonnie's place of safety was her journal because using words was the key to unlocking her heart. Her future husband Eric captured her heart with a month-long series of emails. Bonnie shares an excerpt from Sweet Like Jasmine depicting a toxic conversation she had with her mother. Learn more about Bonnie on her website here. Get a copy of Bonnie Gray's book Sweet Like Jasmine here. If you enjoyed today's episode, you'll love Brian Walsh. At 17 years old, Brian found himself clinging to life after being caught in a burning building. His hard-won resilience + tenacity will shift your perspective and help you see how you, too, can overcome the obstacles in your life today. Listen to Brian Walsh on ep. 272. BONNIE GRAY'S LIVE INSPIRED 7 Q. What is the best book you've ever read? A. The Color of Water by James McBride. Q. What is a characteristic or trait that you possessed as a child that you wish you still exhibited today? A. My artistic self. Q. Your house is on fire, all living things and people are out. You have the opportunity to run in and grab one item. What would it be? A. My journals. Q. You are sitting on a bench overlooking a gorgeous beach. You have the opportunity to have a long conversation with anyone living or dead. Who would it be?  A. Jesus. Q. What is the best advice you've ever received?  A. Whenever I feel lost, I try to embrace that I'm right where I need to be. Q. What advice would you give your 20-year-old self?  A. Choose your path now. Don't edit yourself. You cannot live someone else's story. Q. It's been said that all great people can have their lives summed up in one sentence. How do you want yours to read?  A. You are beloved.

Hello Friends! I'm so excited about today's episode and it is a special one! In this episode, I sit down with my new friend and kindred spirit, Bonnie Gray, author, speaker, and podcast host. We talk about Bonnie's journey, the wounds of her childhood, PTSD, and her latest book, Sweet Like Jasmine. Bonnie Gray is the author of Whispers of Rest, Finding Spiritual Whitespace, and Sweet Like Jasmine. An inspirational speaker and podcast host of Breathe: The Stress Less Podcast, Bonnie touches thousands of lives using storytelling, soul care, and prayer. Bonnie's global following of readers come to her for inspiring Christian content in her authentic, unique voice. Her writing has been published and syndicated across a broad online audience. Bonnie lives in California with her husband and two sons. In this episode we talk about: How Bonnie overcame depression, anxiety, PTSD, and panic attacks Turning anxiety and depression as a healing superpower to build a new legacy of faith Healing the wounds of sexual assault and date rape How childhood trauma bred perfectionism Lonely no more: the importance of being vulnerable and finding belonging How to break free from the cycle of emotional exhaustion, toxic relationships and prioritize your emotional wellbeing Want to connect with Bonnie : Facebook: BonnieGray Instagram: TheBonnieGray Website bonniegray.com Podcast : BREATHE: The Stress Less Podcast Pick up a copy of her new book, Sweet Like Jasmine

Host Holly Newton chats with author Bonnie Gray about her new book, Sweet Like Jasmine, in today's episode.At thirty-nine, Bonnie  thought she had put her past behind her. An American-Chinese daughter of a mail-order bride from Hong Kong and a father who worked as a busboy in a noodle shop in San Francisco's Chinatown, Bonnie had worked hard to build a life that looked just like everyone else's. She had a wonderful husband, two amazing boys, a thriving career and was even pursuing her dream of becoming a writer.But a long-forgotten birth certificate in an old file cabinet sparked something in Bonnie that couldn't be ignored. Determined to uncover family secrets and find the home she was born into, Bonnie set out on a journey that would change the trajectory of her life forever. As she returned to the places, culture, and stories that shaped her life, Bonnie realized that it's only when we learn to embrace the truth of our past that we can finally make sense of our present and celebrate what truly matters.Bonnie Gray is the author of Whispers of Rest, Finding Spiritual Whitespace and Sweet Like Jasmine. An inspirational speaker and podcast host of Breathe: The Stress Less Podcast, Bonnie touches thousands of lives using storytelling, soul care, and prayer. Bonnie's global following of readers come to her for inspiring Christian content in her authentic, unique voice. Her writing has been published and syndicated across a broad online audience. Bonnie lives in California with her husband and two sons.Sweet Like Jasmine is a profoundly moving story of how God uses our unique and broken stories to create a beautiful mosaic of His love, one life at a time.What people are saying:“In a world crying out for kindness and belonging, this is a book needed for our times.  Sweet Like Jasmine is the gift, a beautiful remembrance that God treasures each of our broken hearts in His sweeping story of redemption.”-Ann Voskamp, New York Times bestselling author of The Broken Way and One Thousand Gifts “In Sweet Like Jasmine, Bonnie Gray is an engaging storyteller reminding us of the grace woven through each chapter of our lives. This book is both poetic and insightful. Beautiful and honest. A worthy companion through the wilderness of learning to find our identity. Through stories, letters, cultural insights, and reflections, Sweet Like Jasmine generously provides much-needed language and permission to embrace the wholeness of who we are.”-Morgan Harper Nichols, Author of All Along You Were BloomingConnect with Bonnie:www.sweetlikejasmine.comConnect with Exhale Podcast Host Holly Newton:Holly's ADVENT DEVOTIONAL and JOURNAL - Savor the Wonder: Behold Jesus is available now on Amazon! Get yours here.https://www.hollyanewton.com

Have you ever felt like no one else could possibly relate to your situation or circumstance? Have you ever been afraid to share some of your deepest pain or struggles as a leader for fear of what others might think or worse, losing your leadership role? Many leaders feel alone, struggle with being vulnerable, and find it hard to make time for soul care even when they know how important it is for their well being.  In this episode, Holly and I chat with Bonnie Gray as she shares why it's vital to share the truth about your story, how panic attacks impacted her leadership, dealing with rejection, finding rest in chaos, and how she found belonging in a culture of loneliness. For the full show notes, visit estherlittlefield.com/episode177.   Connect with Bonnie Gray: Website Sweet Like Jasmine    Bonnie Gray has been a leader in ministry & business since college (UCLA) and has been a published author since 2014. She has written about her unique Chinese American journey from loneliness to belonging. She invites women to drop striving and people-pleasing so they can discover their deep value and beloved-ness. Bonnie helps women find God in the grind of daily life.   After graduating UCLA with a computer science and engineering degree, Bonnie worked as a high-tech professional in Silicon Valley for 15 years – as well as a missionary to Asia and a ministry entrepreneur in the U.S.  Today she is a Christian author, writer and speaker - calling women into connection, rest and wholeness. Her new book, Sweet Like Jasmine, recounts stories of her childhood in Chinatown (San Francisco), her ministry, her family secrets, and her journey to belonging.   Connect with Esther and Holly: The Christian Woman Business Podcast Esther's Website Holly's Website Instagram Facebook Group Facebook Page

Growing up as a Chinese-American daughter of a mail-order bride and a busboy working in San Francisco's Chinatown, Bonnie Gray never felt like she belonged. As an adult, Gray overcame mental health issues, panic attacks, anxiety and depression stemming from childhood trauma, sexual assault and PTSD. In her most personal book yet, Sweet Like Jasmine: Finding Identity in a Culture of Loneliness, author, soul care expert and host of Breathe: The Stress Less Podcast, Gray empowers women to make peace with their past, deal with toxic relationships, and build a new story of faith and joy in their families, marriages, friendships and relationship with God. 

Sometimes the resilience of humans astounds me. On this week's episode, I talk with author and speaker, Bonnie Gray, who is an incredible model of resilience and persevering faith. In her most recent book, Sweet Like Jasmine, Bonnie recounts her past, growing up as a Chinese American daughter of a mail-order bride and a busboy working in San Francisco Chinatown. Though Bonnie's early years were fraught with verbal and emotional abuse and loneliness, she has persevered to become an encourager of others. Bonnie loves inspiring women to experience deeper intimacy with God, specifically addressing topics of soul care, stress recovery, and emotional healing through storytelling, visual arts, nature, prayer, and meditation. She has written three books and her writing has been featured in outlets such as Relevant Magazine, KLOVE, and Christianity Today.In this week's episode, Bonnie shares about her struggles with anxiety and panic attacks, what drew her to God as a child, how she's found soul care to be essential in her own journey, and how she's been able to keep her heart open to God amidst all the trials she's undergone. My hope is that as you listen today, you might know that your story matters, and that in the midst of whatever you are going through, you are seen, known, and loved.

Bonnie Gray is an  inspirational speaker who developed a global following of readers who come to her for inspiring Christian living content written in her authentic, unique voice. Bonnie's moving, soulful stories challenge believers spiritually and connect deeply at a heart level.  Bonnie's new book, Sweet Like Jasmine: Finding Identity in a Culture of Loneliness is her most personal to date. A moving memoir about uncovering family secrets, finding true worth, and witnessing brokenness made beautiful, Sweet Like Jasmine celebrates what it really means to belong.  Growing up as an American-Chinese daughter of a mail-order bride and a busboy working in San Francisco's Chinatown, then a long-forgotten birth certificate in an old file cabinet sparked a new journey.  And with that, she is going to take us on part of her soul-shaking discoveries about her identity, human kindness, and what it means to be loved.

Bonnie Gray is an  inspirational speaker who developed a global following of readers who come to her for inspiring Christian living content written in her authentic, unique voice. Bonnie's moving, soulful stories challenge believers spiritually and connect deeply at a heart level.  Bonnie's new book, Sweet Like Jasmine: Finding Identity in a Culture of Loneliness is her most personal to date. A moving memoir about uncovering family secrets, finding true worth, and witnessing brokenness made beautiful, Sweet Like Jasmine celebrates what it really means to belong.  Growing up as an American-Chinese daughter of a mail-order bride and a busboy working in San Francisco's Chinatown, then a long-forgotten birth certificate in an old file cabinet sparked a new journey.  And with that, she is going to take us on part of her soul-shaking discoveries about her identity, human kindness, and what it means to be loved.

Sweet Like Jasmine is a unique memoir, ideal for adult children of divorce. That's why I'm dedicating this episode of Heart in a Drawer to a talk about this wonderful book. Learn more in Season 2, Episode 6 of Heart in a Drawer, the podcast for adult children of divorce. Listen on Apple Podcasts Amazon Music ... Read more The post Sweet Like Jasmine: A Unique Memoir appeared first on Sarah Geringer.

Join us for episode 6 of our new Global Glory Chasers: Eat Pray Run podcast. Dorina invites author and speaker Bonnie Gray to the table for a conversation about writing, publishing, and experiencing God's glory as we share our stories of cultural identity. Bonnie's new book, Sweet Like Jasmine, releases this week and has already been named #1 bestseller in new biographies on Amazon. Every episode of Eat Pray Run includes a meaningful quote, an engaging conversation, and a little prayer. Join us! .

Carmen responds to the reports of progressive activists harassing a couple of moderate senators and what that shows regarding the proper boundaries of  political engagement.  Bonnie Gray talks about her new book "Sweet Like Jasmine."

Carmen responds to the reports of progressive activists harassing a couple of moderate senators and what that shows regarding the proper boundaries of  political engagement.  Bonnie Gray talks about her new book "Sweet Like Jasmine."

Today’s Guests Carmen LaBerge – Headlines Carmen leads us through some headlines today and encourages us to love our neighbors, and “store up for ourselves treasures in heaven.” Bonnie Gray – Author of “Sweet Like Jasmine” “Sweet Like Jasmine: Finding Identity in a Culture of Loneliness” is memoir about uncovering family secrets, finding true worth, and witnessing […] The post When Political Activism Becomes Bullying | Finding Identity in a Culture of Loneliness appeared first on The Reconnect with Carmen | Engaging Culture from a Christian Worldview.

Author, speaker, soul-care coach, Bonnie Gray shares  her legacy of being honest enough to tell your story, no matter the pain and hardship in that story. When she started experiencing panic attacks as an adult she didn't know what was going on. Life was good. Life was moving forward. But her body was telling her something different.  She discovered she needed to return to her past, write her story, and learn that God was with her all along the way.  Bonnie is offering a free audiobook of her latest book, Sweet Like Jasmine if you pre-order by Tuesday, October 5, as well as a journal that you can go through to help you write your own story  or share with a group of friends.  Check it out here.  Bonnie Gray was raised in Chinatown in San Francisco. Her mom was a mail-order bride, and her dad ran a noodle house. He left the family when she turned 7. This is the story of Bonnie's search for her day, and finding that God was with her all the time. Telling our stories helps heal our souls, all for the good of God's children.        ________   Have you joined my 24-Days to Hospitality Challenge yet? One simple daily task, 4 weeks, company at your table - all for heaven's sake! Sign up here and the very next Monday you can begin, and I can't wait to hear how you do!      

In today's episode I am joined by my friend, Author and Host of the Breathe: The Stress Less podcast, Bonnie Gray. Bonnie writes regularly for DaySpring's (in)courage and is the author of Whispers of Rest, Finding Spiritual Whitespace and today, we are going to be talking about her latest release: Sweet Like Jasmine - A memoir sharing her story as the daughter of a mail order bride, abandoned by her father at the age of 7 to be raised by her toxic and abusive mother. Bonnie's real life story is beautifully told like a novel that will have you turning page after page and I can't wait for you to hear from her today as she speaks to the lies she battled as a result of her upbringing. Join me for this special episode as Bonnie shares her story, excerpts from her new book release and offers encouragement to the Mom who comes from broken places. In this episode, Bonnie discusses lies she believed such as: You cannot be sad.  No one is going to help you.  You have to do everything on your own. Nobody wants to hear your story. Nobody can relate to it. Don't talk about how lonely you feel. There are parts of me I need to cut off, shut down and not talk about. You can connect with Bonnie on Instagram @thebonniegray and at her website: thebonniegray.com Grab a copy of Sweet Like Jasmine and the FREE audio book by going to sweetlikejasmine.com You can connect with Somer on Instagram and Facebook @somercolbert and her website: somercolbert.com FAVORITE TAKEAWAYS from Today's Episode: We need a safe place to confide in God and in each other. 2 Corinthians 2:14-15 How can we share the fragrance of God's love? It's when we share our weaknesses. The world's view of triumph: I'm looking beautiful, awesome and nothings wrong and I'm always positive and always strong. He completes you using things you already have. I was serving in the church so I didn't want anyone to think I was broken I realized it wasn't shameful that I was having anxiety and panic attacks, it was because I've been strong. It's not about just being from broken families - every woman has a different story. Even though you've experienced brokenness, it doesn't disqualify you from being a good mom.

In today's episode I am joined by my friend, Author and Host of the Breathe: The Stress Less podcast, Bonnie Gray. Bonnie writes regularly for DaySpring's (in)courage and is the author of Whispers of Rest, Finding Spiritual Whitespace and today, we are going to be talking about her latest release: Sweet Like Jasmine - A memoir sharing her story as the daughter of a mail order bride, abandoned by her father at the age of 7 to be raised by her toxic and abusive mother. Bonnie's real life story is beautifully told like a novel that will have you turning page after page and I can't wait for you to hear from her today as she speaks to the lies she battled as a result of her upbringing. Join me for this special episode as Bonnie shares her story, excerpts from her new book release and offers encouragement to the Mom who comes from broken places. In this episode, Bonnie discusses lies she believed such as: You cannot be sad.  No one is going to help you.  You have to do everything on your own. Nobody wants to hear your story. Nobody can relate to it. Don't talk about how lonely you feel. There are parts of me I need to cut off, shut down and not talk about. You can connect with Bonnie on Instagram @thebonniegray and at her website: thebonniegray.com Grab a copy of Sweet Like Jasmine and the FREE audio book by going to sweetlikejasmine.com You can connect with Somer on Instagram and Facebook @somercolbert and her website: somercolbert.com FAVORITE TAKEAWAYS from Today's Episode: We need a safe place to confide in God and in each other. 2 Corinthians 2:14-15 How can we share the fragrance of God's love? It's when we share our weaknesses. The world's view of triumph: I'm looking beautiful, awesome and nothings wrong and I'm always positive and always strong. He completes you using things you already have. I was serving in the church so I didn't want anyone to think I was broken I realized it wasn't shameful that I was having anxiety and panic attacks, it was because I've been strong. It's not about just being from broken families - every woman has a different story. Even though you've experienced brokenness, it doesn't disqualify you from being a good mom.

Bonnie Gray is an author and inspirational speaker based in Northern California. Bonnie has developed a global following of readers who come to her for inspiring Christian living content written in her authentic, unique voice. Bonnie's moving, soulful stories challenge believers spiritually and connect deeply at a heart level. Raised by a single mother in San Francisco's Chinatown, Bonnie worked alongside her mother to make ends meet. While speaking only Chinese at home, Bonnie became fluent in English at school, excelling in her studies. Bonnie's hard work earned scholarships for college, which she knew would enable her to provide for her mother and younger sister. After graduating UCLA with a computer science and engineering degree, Bonnie worked as a high-tech professional in Silicon Valley for 15 years – as well as a missionary to Asia and a ministry entrepreneur in the U.S. Bonnie's publishing career launched in 2014 with the release of her first book, https://amzn.to/3ACRq0s (Finding Spiritual Whitespace: Awakening Your Soul to Rest). Her next book, https://amzn.to/3u2d2k0 (Whispers of Rest: 40 Days of God's Love to Revitalize Your Soul,) released in 2017. Bonnie's writing is featured at her blog and in numerous Christian media outlets such as Relevant Magazine and Christianity Today. Bonnie's new book, https://amzn.to/3EECf9k (Sweet Like Jasmine: Finding Identity in a Culture of Loneliness )(Harvest House, October 2021) is her most personal to date. A moving memoir about uncovering family secrets, finding true worth, and witnessing brokenness made beautiful, Sweet Like Jasmine celebrates what it really means to belong. Growing up as an American-Chinese daughter of a mail-order bride and a busboy working in San Francisco's Chinatown, Bonnie never truly felt beautiful or beloved. But at 39, a long-forgotten birth certificate in an old file cabinet sparked a curiosity she couldn't ignore. Bonnie embarked on a journey that led to soul-shaking discoveries about her identity, human kindness, and what it means to be loved. As an inspirational speaker and podcast host of Breathe: The Stress Less Podcast, Bonnie touches thousands of lives every year using storytelling, soul care, and prayer. She speaks passionately on topics of women's wellness, spiritual growth, prayer, meditation, healing, storytelling, creativity, and finding God in the daily grind of everyday life. Bonnie Gray (thebonniegray.com) lives in California with her husband Eric and their two sons. Readers connect with her on social media @thebonniegray. The A World of Difference Podcast is brought to you in partnership with https://www.missioalliance.org/ (Missio Alliance). Stay In Touch: Connect on Facebook and Instagram with thoughts, questions, and feedback. Rate, review and share this podcast with anyone that would love to listen.  On Clubhouse https://www.joinclubhouse.com/@loriadbr (@loriadbr). Find Us Online: https://www.instagram.com/aworldof.difference/ (@aworldof.difference) on Instagram and https://www.facebook.com/A-World-of-Difference-613933132591673/ (A World of Difference) on Facebook on Twitter at https://twitter.com/loriadbr (@loriadbr) https://linktr.ee/aworldofdifference (https://linktr.ee/aworldofdifference) or http://loriadamsbrown.com/ (loriadamsbrown.com)Interested in one-on-one or group coaching on how to live a life that makes a difference? Check out: https://www.loriadamsbrown.com/coaching (https://www.loriadamsbrown.com/coaching) If you are facing some big decisions, here is a https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T9eRJXjZrsM (pro tip that helps). Mentioned in this episode: Coaching Sept 22 Want to get unstuck and make a difference? Go to loriadamsbrown.com/coachnig for a free exploratory session. Patreon Support us for as little as $5/month at Patreon.com/aworldofdifference and receive exclusive audio content and free merch. This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Podcorn -...

Bonnie Gray is an author and inspirational speaker based in Northern California. Bonnie has developed a global following of readers who come to her for inspiring Christian living content written in her authentic, unique voice. Bonnie's moving, soulful stories challenge believers spiritually and connect deeply at a heart level. Raised by a single mother in San Francisco's Chinatown, Bonnie worked alongside her mother to make ends meet. While speaking only Chinese at home, Bonnie became fluent in English at school, excelling in her studies. Bonnie's hard work earned scholarships for college, which she knew would enable her to provide for her mother and younger sister. After graduating UCLA with a computer science and engineering degree, Bonnie worked as a high-tech professional in Silicon Valley for 15 years – as well as a missionary to Asia and a ministry entrepreneur in the U.S. Bonnie's publishing career launched in 2014 with the release of her first book, https://amzn.to/3ACRq0s (Finding Spiritual Whitespace: Awakening Your Soul to Rest). Her next book, https://amzn.to/3u2d2k0 (Whispers of Rest: 40 Days of God's Love to Revitalize Your Soul,) released in 2017. Bonnie's writing is featured at her blog and in numerous Christian media outlets such as Relevant Magazine and Christianity Today. Bonnie's new book, https://amzn.to/3EECf9k (Sweet Like Jasmine: Finding Identity in a Culture of Loneliness )(Harvest House, October 2021) is her most personal to date. A moving memoir about uncovering family secrets, finding true worth, and witnessing brokenness made beautiful, Sweet Like Jasmine celebrates what it really means to belong. Growing up as an American-Chinese daughter of a mail-order bride and a busboy working in San Francisco's Chinatown, Bonnie never truly felt beautiful or beloved. But at 39, a long-forgotten birth certificate in an old file cabinet sparked a curiosity she couldn't ignore. Bonnie embarked on a journey that led to soul-shaking discoveries about her identity, human kindness, and what it means to be loved. As an inspirational speaker and podcast host of Breathe: The Stress Less Podcast, Bonnie touches thousands of lives every year using storytelling, soul care, and prayer. She speaks passionately on topics of women's wellness, spiritual growth, prayer, meditation, healing, storytelling, creativity, and finding God in the daily grind of everyday life. Bonnie Gray (thebonniegray.com) lives in California with her husband Eric and their two sons. Readers connect with her on social media @thebonniegray. The A World of Difference Podcast is brought to you in partnership with https://www.missioalliance.org/ (Missio Alliance). Stay In Touch: Connect on Facebook and Instagram with thoughts, questions, and feedback. Rate, review and share this podcast with anyone that would love to listen.  On Clubhouse https://www.joinclubhouse.com/@loriadbr (@loriadbr). Find Us Online: https://www.instagram.com/aworldof.difference/ (@aworldof.difference) on Instagram and https://www.facebook.com/A-World-of-Difference-613933132591673/ (A World of Difference) on Facebook on Twitter at https://twitter.com/loriadbr (@loriadbr) https://linktr.ee/aworldofdifference (https://linktr.ee/aworldofdifference) or http://loriadamsbrown.com/ (loriadamsbrown.com)Interested in one-on-one or group coaching on how to live a life that makes a difference? Check out: https://www.loriadamsbrown.com/coaching (https://www.loriadamsbrown.com/coaching) If you are facing some big decisions, here is a https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T9eRJXjZrsM (pro tip that helps). Mentioned in this episode: Coaching Sept 22 Want to get unstuck and make a difference? Go to loriadamsbrown.com/coachnig for a free exploratory session. Patreon Support us for as little as $5/month at Patreon.com/aworldofdifference and receive exclusive audio content and free merch. This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Podcorn -...

Bonnie Gray is an author and inspirational speaker based in Northern California. Bonnie has developed a global following of readers who come to her for inspiring Christian living content written in her authentic, unique voice. Bonnie's moving, soulful stories challenge believers spiritually and connect deeply at a heart level.Raised by a single mother in San Francisco's Chinatown, Bonnie worked alongside her mother to make ends meet. While speaking only Chinese at home, Bonnie became fluent in English at school, excelling in her studies. Bonnie's hard work earned scholarships for college, which she knew would enable her to provide for her mother and younger sister.After graduating UCLA with a computer science and engineering degree, Bonnie worked as a high-tech professional in Silicon Valley for 15 years – as well as a missionary to Asia and a ministry entrepreneur in the U.S.Bonnie's publishing career launched in 2014 with the release of her first book, Finding Spiritual Whitespace: Awakening Your Soul to Rest. Her next book, Whispers of Rest: 40 Days of God's Love to Revitalize Your Soul, released in 2017. Bonnie's writing is featured at her blog and in numerous Christian media outlets such as Relevant Magazine and Christianity Today.Bonnie's new book, Sweet Like Jasmine: Finding Identity in a Culture of Loneliness (Harvest House, October 2021) is her most personal to date. A moving memoir about uncovering family secrets, finding true worth, and witnessing brokenness made beautiful, Sweet Like Jasmine celebrates what it really means to belong.Growing up as an American-Chinese daughter of a mail-order bride and a busboy working in San Francisco's Chinatown, Bonnie never truly felt beautiful or beloved. But at 39, a long-forgotten birth certificate in an old file cabinet sparked a curiosity she couldn't ignore. Bonnie embarked on a journey that led to soul-shaking discoveries about her identity, human kindness, and what it means to be loved.As an inspirational speaker and podcast host of Breathe: The Stress Less Podcast, Bonnie touches thousands of lives every year using storytelling, soul care, and prayer. She speaks passionately on topics of women's wellness, spiritual growth, prayer, meditation, healing, storytelling, creativity, and finding God in the daily grind of everyday life.Bonnie Gray (thebonniegray.com) lives in California with her husband Eric and their two sons. Readers connect with her on social media @thebonniegray.The A World of Difference Podcast is brought to you in partnership with Missio Alliance.Stay In Touch: Connect on Facebook and Instagram with thoughts, questions, and feedback. Rate, review and share this podcast with anyone that would love to listen.  On Clubhouse @loriadbr. Find Us Online: @aworldof.difference on Instagram and A World of Difference on Facebook on Twitter at @loriadbr https://linktr.ee/aworldofdifference or loriadamsbrown.comInterested in one-on-one or group coaching on how to live a life that makes a difference? Check out: https://www.loriadamsbrown.com/coachingIf you are facing some big decisions, here is a pro tip that helps.Mentioned in this episode:Do you want to go deeper?Join us in Difference Makers, a community where we watch and discuss exclusive content that truly makes a difference. Give us $5 a month (the price of a latte), and join in on the conversation with our host Lori and others who want to make a difference. We'd love to have you join us!PatreonJoin Difference MakersJoin us in our membership community for exclusive content for only $5/month at https://www.patreon.com/aworldofdifference. We go deeper with each guest, and it makes such a difference.PatreonThis podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Chartable - https://chartable.com/privacyPodtrac - https://analytics.podtrac.com/privacy-policy-gdrp

Bonnie Gray is an author and inspirational speaker based in Northern California. Bonnie has developed a global following of readers who come to her for inspiring Christian living content written in her authentic, unique voice. Bonnie's moving, soulful stories challenge believers spiritually and connect deeply at a heart level.Raised by a single mother in San Francisco's Chinatown, Bonnie worked alongside her mother to make ends meet. While speaking only Chinese at home, Bonnie became fluent in English at school, excelling in her studies. Bonnie's hard work earned scholarships for college, which she knew would enable her to provide for her mother and younger sister.After graduating UCLA with a computer science and engineering degree, Bonnie worked as a high-tech professional in Silicon Valley for 15 years – as well as a missionary to Asia and a ministry entrepreneur in the U.S.Bonnie's publishing career launched in 2014 with the release of her first book, Finding Spiritual Whitespace: Awakening Your Soul to Rest. Her next book, Whispers of Rest: 40 Days of God's Love to Revitalize Your Soul, released in 2017. Bonnie's writing is featured at her blog and in numerous Christian media outlets such as Relevant Magazine and Christianity Today.Bonnie's new book, Sweet Like Jasmine: Finding Identity in a Culture of Loneliness (Harvest House, October 2021) is her most personal to date. A moving memoir about uncovering family secrets, finding true worth, and witnessing brokenness made beautiful, Sweet Like Jasmine celebrates what it really means to belong.Growing up as an American-Chinese daughter of a mail-order bride and a busboy working in San Francisco's Chinatown, Bonnie never truly felt beautiful or beloved. But at 39, a long-forgotten birth certificate in an old file cabinet sparked a curiosity she couldn't ignore. Bonnie embarked on a journey that led to soul-shaking discoveries about her identity, human kindness, and what it means to be loved.As an inspirational speaker and podcast host of Breathe: The Stress Less Podcast, Bonnie touches thousands of lives every year using storytelling, soul care, and prayer. She speaks passionately on topics of women's wellness, spiritual growth, prayer, meditation, healing, storytelling, creativity, and finding God in the daily grind of everyday life.Bonnie Gray (thebonniegray.com) lives in California with her husband Eric and their two sons. Readers connect with her on social media @thebonniegray.The A World of Difference Podcast is brought to you in partnership with Missio Alliance.Stay In Touch: Connect on Facebook and Instagram with thoughts, questions, and feedback. Rate, review and share this podcast with anyone that would love to listen.  On Clubhouse @loriadbr. Find Us Online: @aworldof.difference on Instagram and A World of Difference on Facebook on Twitter at @loriadbr https://linktr.ee/aworldofdifference or loriadamsbrown.comInterested in one-on-one or group coaching on how to live a life that makes a difference? Check out: https://www.loriadamsbrown.com/coachingIf you are facing some big decisions, here is a pro tip that helps.Mentioned in this episode:Do you want to go deeper?Join us in Difference Makers, a community where we watch and discuss exclusive content that truly makes a difference. Give us $5 a month (the price of a latte), and join in on the conversation with our host Lori and others who want to make a difference. We'd love to have you join us!PatreonJoin Difference MakersJoin us in our membership community for exclusive content for only $5/month at https://www.patreon.com/aworldofdifference. We go deeper with each guest, and it makes such a difference.PatreonThis podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Chartable - https://chartable.com/privacyPodtrac - https://analytics.podtrac.com/privacy-policy-gdrp