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Michelle Porterfield - Stop Over Drinking Coach, Professional Mindset Mentor, Self Discovery
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Welcome to the Set Free Sisterhood Podcast — where we ditch alcohol, heal deeply, and step into our God-given purpose. Hey Sister — let’s get honest. Are you tired of waking up at 3am with your heart racing, your mind spinning, and that pit in your stomach that whispers “What’s wrong with me?” You hide it well. You show up, you smile, you juggle all the things. But behind the scenes, you’re stuck in this cycle: Drink, regret, repeat. And deep down, you know it’s costing you — your peace, your purpose, your joy, and your connection with God. I’m Michelle Porterfield — a faith-fueled, no-nonsense coach who helps Christian women break free from the grip of alcohol, heal what’s underneath it, and create a life they actually want to wake up to. I’ve walked this road. I know the fear, the shame, and the lies the enemy loves to whisper. And I also know the freedom waiting for you on the other side. This podcast is your safe, faith-filled space to get real, do the work, and become the woman God created you to be — bold, healed, and completely set free. If you’re ready, let’s do this. Watch the FREE Masterclass: www.setfreesisterhood.com/masterclass Email at michelle@setfreesisterhood.com

  1. 5d ago

    396 \\ You Don't Have to Pretend You're Fine- What is Being Truly Authentic?

    What if your life is beautiful right now…and also really hard? Both can be true. In this episode, I’m talking about authenticity, vulnerability, social media, comparison, faith, and why being real doesn’t mean everyone gets access to every part of your life. I’m walking through some hard things in my own life right now. There are also beautiful things happening—love, laughter, relationships, trips, memories, and moments I genuinely want to celebrate. Sharing those moments doesn’t make me fake. And keeping some of the hard things private doesn’t make me fake either. Authenticity is not the same thing as telling everyone everything. We’re talking about: Why your highlight reel isn’t necessarily fake—it’s just incomplete The difference between authenticity, vulnerability, privacy, and oversharing Why “I’m fine” can become an identity The danger of comparing your whole life to a tiny snapshot of someone else’s Why everybody doesn’t deserve access to the tender parts of your story The importance of having safe relationships where you can tell the truth How comparison pulls our attention away from our own lives Why surrender, gratitude, worship, and presence bring us back to what actually matters How joy and pain can exist at the same time Why we don’t have to pretend with God You can be grateful and grieving. You can be deeply loved and still hurting. You can celebrate something beautiful while something else feels incredibly heavy. You don’t have to pretend everything is fine. And you don’t have to tell everyone everything in order to be authentic. Maybe the question isn’t, “How much should I share?” Maybe it’s: Who really knows me? Where am I pretending I’m fine? And am I willing to bring the truth of what I’m experiencing—to safe people and ultimately to God?   Connect with Michelle & Set Free Sisterhood: Website: https://setfreesisterhood.com/ If you’re tired of trying to use more willpower and you’re ready to understand what’s really driving your drinking, I created a free resource for you: 5 Hidden Reasons You Drink When You Said You Wouldn't  👉 GET THE FREE GUIDE HERE: https://setfreesisterhood.myflodesk.com/5hiddenreasons

  2. Oct 22

    395\\ What Triggers Your Drinking? Understanding Alcohol Urges & Cravings.

    Why Do I Want a Drink? Understanding Alcohol Triggers, Urges & Cravings Have you ever wondered why the desire to drink can come on SO strong—even when you told yourself you weren’t going to drink today? In this episode, we’re talking about the difference between alcohol triggers and urges and why understanding both can help you begin changing your relationship with alcohol. A trigger is what sets the pattern in motion. It could be stress, boredom, loneliness, resentment, a certain time of day, cooking dinner, being around certain people—or simply your brain recognizing a familiar drinking routine. The urge is what happens next: that internal pull that says, I want a drink. I need something. I deserve this. I just want to shut my brain off. But here’s what I want you to know: An urge is not an instruction. You can learn to give an urge some space instead of immediately reacting to it. And when you slow things down, you can start getting curious about what’s REALLY going on underneath the desire to drink. In this episode, we’ll talk about: The difference between a drinking trigger and an urge Why certain situations automatically make you think about alcohol What may actually be underneath your desire to drink How to pause instead of immediately reacting to an urge Questions you can ask yourself when a craving hits Why the goal isn’t to eliminate every trigger from your life How understanding your patterns can help you create real, lasting change If you’re tired of trying to use more willpower and you’re ready to understand what’s really driving your drinking, I created a free resource for you: 5 Hidden Reasons You Drink When You Said You Wouldn't  👉 GET THE FREE GUIDE HERE: https://setfreesisterhood.myflodesk.com/5hiddenreasons And if you’re ready for more personal support, I also work with women one-on-one to uncover the patterns underneath their drinking, process what’s really going on, and build a life where alcohol doesn’t have to be the answer. 👉 BOOK A FREE CALL WITH ME: https://calendly.com/setfreesister/30min Connect with Michelle & Set Free Sisterhood: Website: https://setfreesisterhood.com/ Listen and subscribe to the Set Free Sisterhood Podcast so you don’t miss an episode.

  3. Oct 8

    394 \\ Is It Boredom—or Have You Forgotten How to Be Content Without a Drink?

    Have you ever noticed that sometimes you want a drink when absolutely nothing is wrong? You’re not stressed. You’re not angry. You’re not even having a bad day. You’re just… bored. In this episode of Set Free Sisterhood, we’re talking about boredom drinking and what may actually be underneath that urge to pour a glass of wine when the evening feels long, ordinary, or a little too quiet. Maybe you can go two or three days without drinking, but then you start thinking, I’ve been good. I deserve a drink. But what happens when alcohol becomes the reward for not drinking alcohol? We’ll talk about how boredom, restlessness, the desire to mentally check out, and the need for “me time” can all keep alcohol feeling important—and why learning to experience contentment may be part of your freedom. In this episode, we’ll explore: Why boredom can trigger the urge to drink The “I’ve been good, so I deserve it” reward cycle What you may actually be craving when you want alcohol The belief that alcohol makes you more fun or social How to create pleasure, rest, and connection without drinking Why stillness can initially feel uncomfortable How to begin practicing contentment in ordinary moments Inviting God into the quiet instead of automatically trying to escape it Here’s a question to take with you: What if nothing needs to change right now? You don’t have to make every evening exciting. You don’t have to escape boredom. And you don’t need alcohol to make an ordinary moment better. You can begin practicing: “I’m in the process of learning how to be content in this moment.” If you’re tired of going a few days without drinking only to find yourself right back in the same cycle, I’d love to talk with you. 👉 Schedule a chat with me here: michelle@setfreesisterhood.com Let’s look at what’s really underneath your drinking and what it could look like to create lasting freedom—without shame, labels, or perfection.

  4. Sep 28

    393 \\ Want to Stop Overdrinking? Why Now Is the Time to Start.

    If you’ve been telling yourself you’ll deal with your drinking later… maybe after the holidays, after things calm down, or when January rolls around… this episode is for you. Because here’s the truth: December is coming whether you change anything or not. So instead of waiting for another “fresh start,” what if you used the next 12 weeks to actually understand your relationship with alcohol and begin creating real change? In this short episode, I’m talking about why right now may actually be the perfect time to start. We’ll talk about: Why waiting until January can keep you stuck in the same cycle How the upcoming holiday season gives you real-life opportunities to practice new tools Why you do NOT have to commit to never drinking again What you can learn from the slip-ups instead of beating yourself up over them What could be different by December if you decide to start now And most importantly, you don't have to do this perfectly. You just have to be willing to do something different. The Set Free Sisterhood Collective Starts Wednesday! This is your final invitation to join us for 12 weeks of faith-based coaching, support, community, and real conversations about what’s underneath your drinking. We’re keeping this group small, which means you'll have plenty of opportunity for personal coaching, questions, connection, and support. No labels. No judgment. No perfection required. Come exactly where you are. 👉 JOIN THE SET FREE SISTERHOOD COLLECTIVE: https://setfreesisterhood.com/collective We start Wednesday, September 30th. If something is holding you back or you have a question before joining, reach out to me. I would love to talk with you. You don't have to wait until January to become the woman you know you want to be. Let's start now.

  5. Sep 24

    392\\ Why “I Deserve a Drink” Keeps You Stuck in the Drinking Cycle.

    Have you ever made it through a long, stressful day and thought, “I deserve a drink”? Maybe you’ve been taking care of everyone else, working, running the house, dealing with family, making decisions all day—and that glass of wine feels like the one thing that’s finally for you. But what if the drink isn’t really what you’re craving? In this episode of Set Free Sisterhood, we’re digging into one of the hidden reasons you may keep reaching for alcohol even when you’ve told yourself you want to cut back: you’ve connected drinking with reward, relief, and what you believe you deserve. We’ll talk about how that pattern gets created, why your brain begins to expect alcohol at the end of a hard day, and what might actually be underneath that desire. I’ll also challenge you to start asking a different question: What do I really deserve? Because maybe you deserve more than a temporary escape. Maybe you deserve rest. Support. Peace. Fun. Connection. Time for yourself. A life you don’t constantly need relief from. And you can begin learning how to give yourself those things without automatically reaching for a drink. Ready for more support? Enrollment is open for the Set Free Sisterhood Collective, my 12-week faith-based coaching community for women who are ready to change their relationship with alcohol and understand what’s really driving the drinking. This isn’t about being perfect or promising you’ll never drink again. We’re going to work through the real-life triggers, habits, emotions, beliefs, and messy moments together—without shame or judgment. Learn more and join the Collective here: https://setfreesisterhood.com/collective We begin September 30th. I’d love to have you with us.

  6. Sep 17

    391 \\ There’s a Woman Underneath the Drinking; Let's Go Find Her!

    Can I ask you something? Do you know what you want anymore? Not what your husband wants. Not what your kids need. Not what your boss expects. Not what everyone else thinks you should be doing. What do YOU want? Because somewhere along the way, a lot of women lose themselves. We become the mom. The wife. The caretaker. The responsible one. The employee. The business owner. The one everyone calls when they need something. And eventually, we look around and think: “Wait… where did I go?” And sometimes alcohol becomes one of the only things that feels like it's ours. The drink becomes our little escape. Our reward. Our time. Our way of feeling like ourselves again. But what if instead of trying to take that away, we started rebuilding the woman underneath it? I want you to start asking: What do I want? What do I enjoy? What have I stopped doing? Who am I becoming? This is bigger than drinking. And it's a big part of the work we'll be doing inside The Set Free Sisterhood Collective. https://setfreesisterhood.com/collective Because maybe the goal isn't just to stop drinking. Maybe the goal is to find yourself again.

  7. Sep 10

    390 \\ What if your drinking isn't about alcohol at all? What if it's about not wanting to feel what you're feeling?

    Come enjoy some sisterhood time! Free Zoom meet up on September 15th at 6 pm EST. We will discuss the 5 Hidden Reasons you drink even when you dont want to. Register here: https://setfreesisterhood.myflodesk.com/freezoomsisterhood   What if the drink isn't the thing you want? What if you want to NOT FEEL? Maybe you're angry. Lonely. Anxious. Disappointed. Overwhelmed. Resentful. And instead of feeling it… you pour a drink. Because for a little while, you don't have to deal with it. But here's the catch: The feeling doesn't actually go away. You just temporarily disconnect from it. And every time you do that, your brain gets another lesson: Feeling bad → Drink → Feel better What if you could learn something new? Feeling bad → Feel it → Process it → Move through it That's the work. This week's podcast: You're Not Drinking Because You Love Alcohol—You're Avoiding a Feeling And if you're ready to learn how to stop running from yourself, The Set Free Sisterhood Collective starts September 30th. Join now: https://setfreesisterhood.com/collective You don't have to numb your way through hard things.

  8. Sep 4

    389 \\ Why You're Drinking at the End of the Day: The Mental Load and Over-Drinking.

    Maybe you don't actually want the wine. Maybe you want RELIEF. You've been making decisions all day. Taking care of people. Working. Managing. Solving problems. Holding everything together. And by the end of the day? You don't want another responsibility. You want to SHUT YOUR BRAIN OFF. So you pour the drink. And for a little while, it works. That's what makes this pattern so powerful. The problem isn't that you're stupid or weak. Your brain has learned: Overwhelmed → Drink → Relief This week's episode is all about that pattern: Why You're Drinking at the End of the Day: The Mental Load and Over-Drinking   And if you're realizing that what you really want isn't alcohol—it's relief—this is exactly the kind of work we're going to do inside The Set Free Sisterhood Collective. We start 9/30/2026. JOIN HERE: https://setfreesisterhood.com/collective Let's find another way to exhale.

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Welcome to the Set Free Sisterhood Podcast — where we ditch alcohol, heal deeply, and step into our God-given purpose. Hey Sister — let’s get honest. Are you tired of waking up at 3am with your heart racing, your mind spinning, and that pit in your stomach that whispers “What’s wrong with me?” You hide it well. You show up, you smile, you juggle all the things. But behind the scenes, you’re stuck in this cycle: Drink, regret, repeat. And deep down, you know it’s costing you — your peace, your purpose, your joy, and your connection with God. I’m Michelle Porterfield — a faith-fueled, no-nonsense coach who helps Christian women break free from the grip of alcohol, heal what’s underneath it, and create a life they actually want to wake up to. I’ve walked this road. I know the fear, the shame, and the lies the enemy loves to whisper. And I also know the freedom waiting for you on the other side. This podcast is your safe, faith-filled space to get real, do the work, and become the woman God created you to be — bold, healed, and completely set free. If you’re ready, let’s do this. Watch the FREE Masterclass: www.setfreesisterhood.com/masterclass Email at michelle@setfreesisterhood.com

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