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.
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The Grace Cycle Show
Therapist Stacy Schaffer’s Real Story of Trauma, Healing & God’s Grace
Take the Quiz "How Fast is Your Hamster Wheel Spinning?" at hamster.1fit-wellness.com
Find Stacy Schaffer and her book With Love from a Children’s Therapist at authorstacyschaffer.com
In this episode of The Grace Cycle Show, host Karen Dittman sits down with licensed professional counselor Stacy Schaeffer for a heartfelt conversation about grief, healing, and the transformative power of God’s grace.
Stacy shares her journey from growing up in an agnostic home to discovering faith through Young Life, and how her mother’s battle with breast cancer and her own experiences with trauma shaped her calling as a therapist. She offers deep insights into the importance of community, faith, and personal healing—especially for those who support children through difficult emotions.
Stacy also introduces her book, With Love from a Children’s Therapist, offering parents and caregivers practical tools for nurturing children’s mental and emotional well-being.
Together, Karen and Stacy explore why doing our own inner work is essential to caring for others and how small acts of presence can offer profound healing—especially during the holiday season. Listeners are encouraged to extend grace, compassion, and love to those around them.
Perfect for listeners who are:
- Navigating grief, trauma, or emotional overwhelm
- Parenting children with big emotions or mental health needs
- Seeking faith-based guidance for healing
- Wanting to better support others during the holidays
- Interested in Christian counseling insights
00:00 Welcome to the Grace Cycle Show
00:29 Introducing the Hamster Wheel Quiz
00:52 Interview with Stacy Schaffer
01:50 Stacy's Journey to Faith
04:56 The Impact of Community and Faith
07:32 Overcoming Trauma and Finding Support
20:34 Insights from Stacy's Book
31:12 Final Thoughts and Encouragement
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Want to be a guest on The Grace Cycle Show? Send Karen Dittman a message on PodMatch, here: https://www.podmatch.com/hostdetailpreview/1733503318442796293a1fecb