Do you ever feel stuck in your head — replaying thoughts, analyzing everything, and feeling mentally exhausted before the day even begins? You’re not alone… and you don’t have to stay in that loop.

In this episode, Bonnie explores why overthinking steals your peace, how it affects your brain, and what you can do to stop the mental spiral with soul care tools rooted in scripture and science.

Learn how to apply Bonnie’s 3-step Rest • Return • Refresh Rhythm — a gentle soul care practice that will help you calm your thoughts, express your emotions honestly, and begin healing with God’s love.

Tune into this episode to discover how to break free of the overthinking loop and feel God’s peace again — with practical tools, neuroscience insights, and a breath prayer that will quiet your heart and reconnect you with God’s presence.

Key Takeaways from Today’s Soul Care:
- Why overthinking happens in your brain (Default Mode Network + rumination)
- How to gently rewire anxious thought loops using soul care & scripture
- What the 3-step Rest • Return • Refresh Rhythm is — and how it helps you calm your emotions and renew peace
- Three actionable soul care practices (backed by research) to feel better today

Breath Prayer:
Inhale: Return to your rest, O my soul...
Exhale: The Lord has been good to you.

Scripture of the Week:
Psalm 116:7 “Return to your rest, my soul, for the Lord has been good to you.”

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