Savage Grace
The Art of Becoming—Wild, True, and Whole
“I work with women—many from healthcare—navigating burnout, grief, or their life’s deeper calling. Through storytelling, memoir, workshops and speaking engagements, I help them reclaim their voice, renew their spirit, and remember who they truly are. Mentoring midlife—one story and one woman at a time.”
Catherine
Schaffer, PA-C
A Life in Medicine. A Voice for Midlife. A Guide for What Comes Next.
“Transformation begins when we tell the truth about what has hurt us or held us back—and then choose to rise differently.
Even after seasons of loss or silence, a woman can reclaim her voice, redefine her worth, and rise into the second half of life with fierce honesty and grace.
Healing doesn’t follow a timeline—
it arrives when we’re ready to face the truth with tenderness.
The second half of life is not a decline,
but a return to what matters:
voice, meaning, and the courage to be real.
Forgiveness is an act of freedom—
not for others, but for ourselves.
Stories can heal,
movement can restore,
and silence can be broken at any age.
Even after grief, trauma, or time lost,
there is always a path forward—
it’s never too late to reclaim your life
Movement makes me feel alive.
When we share our stories, we heal.
Painting facilitates expression