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The Grace Cycle Show
Are you a Christian mom in midlife longing for deeper connection with God—but feeling burned out from trying harder?
Welcome to The Grace Cycle Show, the faith-based podcast that helps women like you grow spiritually without striving.
Hosted by Karen Dittman, co-author of Thriving in Grace: Unleashing Wellness from a Biblical Perspective, this podcast offers biblical encouragement, honest conversations, and practical tools to help you live by the power of God’s grace—not guilt or performance.
Each week, Karen shares real-life stories, inspiring interviews, and teachings on The Grace Cycle—a transformational framework to help you thrive emotionally, spiritually, and relationally in your 40s, 50s, and beyond.
Whether you're seeking spiritual renewal, tired of perfectionism, or want to experience more peace and purpose in this season of life, Thriving in Grace is for you.
Subscribe today and discover a fresh, grace-filled path to spiritual growth.
The Grace Cycle Show
Excitement: The Fifth Step of The Grace Cycle
In this empowering episode of The Grace Cycle Show, host Karen Dittman unpacks the final step of The Grace Cycle: E for Excitement—the often-overlooked practice of celebrating your wins as part of your spiritual and personal growth journey.
Karen recaps the full Grace Cycle framework:
- G – Get Clear on where change is needed
- R – Reconcile with what you can’t control
- A – Act by making one simple change
- C – Connect with supportive community
- E – Excitement, to celebrate progress and give glory to God
She also explains how celebration activates the brain’s reward center, releasing dopamine and reinforcing sustainable transformation.
You’ll discover:
- Why excitement is essential for long-term faith-based transformation
- Practical ways to celebrate milestones and progress
- How worship and gratitude can multiply your momentum
Perfect for Christian women, spiritual seekers, and anyone ready to break the cycle of burnout and live with more joy, grace, and purpose.
Timestamps:
00:00 Welcome to The Grace Cycle Show
00:56 Recap of The Grace Cycle Steps
04:03 The Final Step: Excitement
05:22 Why Celebrating Wins Matters
08:30 Practical Ways to Celebrate Wins
11:01 Conclusion and Next Steps
Keywords:
Christian podcast, celebrate wins, faith-based transformation, Christian personal growth, Grace Cycle, worship and gratitude, dopamine and growth, Christian women, emotional healing, sustainable change, spiritual celebration, Christian encouragement