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