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
Why Isn’t Willpower Working? Weight Loss, Cravings, and Renewing the Mind with Dr. Laurette Willis
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Why doesn’t willpower work—no matter how hard you try?
Why do cravings feel stronger than your best intentions?
And is it possible to pursue health without shame, deprivation, or obsession?
In this episode of The Grace Cycle Show, Karen Dittman talks with Dr. Laurette Willis, who shares her powerful journey from New Age practices into a faith-centered life rooted in Jesus—and how that transformation reshaped her understanding of health, healing, and freedom.
Dr. Laurette explains:
- Why willpower alone fails when it comes to food and habits
- How neuroscience and Scripture work together to renew the mind
- And why inner transformation matters more than external control
They also discuss her program, Weight Loss Without Willpower, which helps women pursue health without feeling deprived by:
- Using a bilateral brain stimulation technique paired with Scripture to calm cravings
- Replacing shame-driven cycles with grace-based practices
- Building daily rhythms that support lasting change
Dr. Laurette shares simple, actionable habits that support whole-person health, including:
- Prayer and renewing the mind
- Hydration and gentle movement
- Journaling, sleep, and nervous system care
This episode is for anyone asking:
- “Why do I keep sabotaging myself?”
- “Why is food such a battle?”
- “Can faith help me change my habits—not just my mindset?”
- “Is it possible to live healthy without hating my body?”
If you’re tired of striving and ready for a different kind of freedom, this conversation offers a hopeful reminder: lasting change doesn’t come from more effort—it comes from transformation rooted in grace.
00:00 Introduction to Weight Loss Without Deprivation
00:46 Dr. Laurette Willis' Journey to Faith
04:48 The Turning Point: Surrendering to God
07:05 From Addiction to Redemption
08:54 Empowering Women Through Faith-Based Weight Loss
12:18 Practical Exercise: Cutting Cravings in Seconds
16:28 Transforming from the Inside Out
17:44 The Power of Renewing Your Mind
19:28 Meditation and the Word of God
23:04 Practical Steps for a Healthy Lifestyle
25:19 Encouragement and Final Thoughts
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