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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. 6h ago

    383 \\ You Can't Heal the Version of You That You're Busy Judging.

    Have you ever noticed how quickly your mind turns against you after you mess up? "I should know better." "Why do I keep doing this?" "I'll never change." We think being hard on ourselves will motivate us to do better. But shame has never been a good teacher. It keeps us stuck. Healing doesn't happen through self-hatred. It happens through awareness, honesty, and God's grace. In this week's episode of the Set Free Sisterhood Podcast, I'm talking about why self-judgment blocks healing and the three things every woman needs to process if she wants lasting transformation. We dive into: Why judgment keeps your brain stuck in survival mode. How to separate what you did from who you are. The difference between conviction from God and condemnation from shame. Three simple questions that can change the way you respond after a setback. Friend, you are responsible for your choices—but you are not defined by your worst moments. Romans 8:1 reminds us, "There is therefore now no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus." Imagine what would change if, instead of attacking yourself after every mistake, you got curious. Instead of asking, "What's wrong with me?" you asked, "What is God inviting me to learn here?" That's where healing begins. You've got this—and more importantly, God's got you. With love, Michelle Host, Set Free Sisterhood Podcast Ready to get support or even curious? Email me michelle@setfreesisterhood.com

  2. Jul 16

    382 \\ Change Your Identity, Change Your Life.

    Have you ever stopped to think about why some choices feel automatic? It's not because you lack willpower. It's because your choices flow from the person you believe you are. For years, I believed I was "someone who drank wine to relax." That identity made drinking feel normal—even necessary. But when God began renewing my mind, something deeper changed. I no longer saw myself the same way, and my choices started changing too. That's what this week's podcast is all about. In this episode, we're talking about: Why identity shapes your everyday decisions. How the labels you've carried may be keeping you stuck. The difference between striving to change your behavior and allowing God to transform your mind. What "embodiment" really means and how to begin living as the woman God says you already are. Simple questions to help you make choices that align with who you're becoming. You don't have to become someone completely different. In Christ, you are becoming who God created you to be. One choice at a time. One day at a time. One renewed thought at a time. I pray this episode encourages you to let go of old labels and step into the freedom God has for you. Listen to the latest episode, and if it encourages you, I'd love for you to share it with a friend who needs this reminder too. Cheering you on, Michelle Ready to get support or even curious? Email me michelle@setfreesisterhood.com

  3. Jul 9

    381 \\ Just Because You Think It Doesn't Mean It's True.

    One of the things that surprises women the most when they stop overdrinking is how loud their thoughts become. They expect to feel peaceful. Confident. Free. Instead, they often find themselves battling self-doubt, overthinking, anxiety, and harsh self-criticism. And many start wondering if something is wrong with them. Nothing is wrong with you. What's happening is that you've removed one of your primary coping mechanisms. For years, alcohol may have helped take the edge off difficult emotions. It created distance between you and the thoughts you didn't want to face. At the end of a stressful day, instead of sitting with fear, disappointment, loneliness, insecurity, or overwhelm, you poured a drink. The thoughts were still there. You just didn't have to listen to them for very long. When you stop drinking, those thoughts can feel louder because they're no longer being drowned out. But here's what I want you to know: Loud doesn't mean true. Many of the thoughts that show up are not facts. They're protection. Your brain's primary job is to keep you safe, not help you reach your full potential. So when you're trying to make changes, your brain may offer thoughts like: "You'll fail." "People will judge you." "You're not strong enough." "Why even try?" Those thoughts aren't necessarily truth. They're often attempts to protect you from disappointment, rejection, embarrassment, or uncertainty. One of the most powerful questions you can ask yourself is: "What is this thought trying to protect me from?" That question creates space between you and the thought. Instead of automatically believing it, you become curious about it. As believers, we're reminded to take our thoughts captive because not every thought deserves our agreement. God's truth is often very different from the fearful stories our brains tell us. If you're in a season where your thoughts feel louder than ever, don't assume you're failing. You may simply be becoming aware. And awareness is the first step toward healing. The thoughts may be loud. But they don't get the final word. Cheering you on, Michelle Ready to get support or even curious? Email me michelle@setfreesisterhood.com

  4. Jul 2

    380 \\ What Does Freedom Really Look Like This July 4th?

    As we head into the July 4th holiday, I want to ask you a simple question: Do you feel free? Not the kind of freedom we celebrate as a country. The kind of freedom you experience in your everyday life. Do you feel free to make choices that align with your values? Do you feel free to show up as the woman God created you to be? Or do you sometimes feel pulled along by habits, expectations, and patterns you've never fully questioned? For many women, holidays can be revealing. Not because anything is wrong with celebrating. But because holidays often shine a light on the places where we're operating on autopilot. "It's a special occasion." "Everyone else is doing it." "I'll start again next week." Sound familiar? This year, instead of focusing on being perfect, I want to invite you to become curious. Ask yourself: What am I expecting alcohol to do for me? How do I want to feel when the day is over? What would make me proud tomorrow morning? Am I making intentional choices or automatic ones? Because freedom isn't about restriction. Freedom is about having the ability to choose. And if you've been thinking about getting support but telling yourself you'll wait until fall, I want you to know you don't have to spend the summer drifting, starting over, or feeling disappointed in yourself. This is exactly why I created the Summer Growth Pass. It's a chance to receive coaching, accountability, and support through the months when so many women lose momentum. Imagine arriving at Labor Day feeling stronger, clearer, and more confident instead of wondering where the summer went. If that's what you're looking for, I'd love to support you. Praying you experience a deeper kind of freedom this week.   Ready to get support or even curious? Email me michelle@setfreesisterhood.com

  5. Jun 25

    379\\ Joy Isn’t a Feeling — It’s Your Weapon! (Especially When Life Feels Hard)

    Most women think they need to feel better before they can change. More motivated. More confident. More “ready.” But that’s the trap. Because if your progress depends on how you feel… you will keep circling the same patterns every time life gets hard. That’s exactly why I recorded this week’s podcast episode: “Joy Isn’t a Feeling — It’s Your Weapon (Especially When Life Feels Hard)” Inside, I break down something most women have never been taught: Joy is not the reward for getting your life together. It’s the thing that actually helps you stay steady while you do it. Because let’s be honest… If you’re trying to stop overdrinking, heal old patterns, or grow into the woman you know you’re called to be— There are going to be days that feel uncomfortable. Days where your emotions are loud. Days where nothing seems to be “working” yet. And if you’re relying on happiness to carry you through that? You won’t last. But joy? Joy grounds you. Joy stabilizes you. Joy reminds you who you are when everything in you wants to run. This is the shift that changes everything. Ready to get support or even curious? Email me michelle@setfreesisterhood.com

  6. Jun 15

    378 \\ Why You Crave Alcohol During Happy Moments!

    You expected cravings during stress. But nobody warned you about the cravings during the GOOD moments. The beach trip. Date night. Girls’ night. Friday evening. Celebrations. Vacation. And suddenly your brain says: “Wine would make this better.” Here’s what’s actually happening: Your brain built associations between alcohol and: ✨ reward ✨ relaxation ✨ fun ✨ connection ✨ freedom That doesn’t mean alcohol is your soulmate. It means your brain learned a pattern. And patterns can be rewired. In today’s podcast episode, I’m breaking down: what’s happening in the brain why happy moments trigger cravings how dopamine and habit loops work why sobriety can feel “flat” at first practical ways to create joy without alcohol how to stop romanticizing drinking You do NOT need alcohol to validate that a moment matters. The moment already matters. And the beautiful part? Many women eventually realize they experience MORE joy sober because they’re finally fully present for their life.   Ready to get support or even curious? Email me michelle@setfreesisterhood.com

  7. Jun 11

    377 \\ The Real Reason Your Confidence Is Struggling.

    Most women don't plan to stay stuck. They don't wake up and decide: "Let's spend another season avoiding what's really bothering me." But that's often what happens. Life gets busy. Schedules fill up. The days start running together. The drinking continues. The distractions multiply. And before you know it, summer is over. Then September arrives with a familiar feeling: Regret. Regret that nothing really changed. Regret that you spent another season putting yourself last. Regret that the goals, healing, and growth you wanted somehow got pushed aside again. Here's the question I've been thinking about: What will this summer cost you if nothing changes? What will it cost your peace? Your health? Your relationships? Your confidence? Your purpose? Imagine instead arriving at the end of summer feeling stronger, clearer, more grounded, and proud of the commitments you kept to yourself. That's why I've opened a few spots for summer coaching. Whether you're a former client interested in the Summer Growth Pass or you're new and curious about getting support , I'd love to help you create a different ending to this summer. Email me at michelle@setfreesisterhood.com Here are those journal questions I promised:  If nothing changes between now and Labor Day, how will I feel about myself? What promises have I been making to myself that I continue to break? What is it costing me emotionally to keep repeating the same patterns? How is overdrinking affecting my confidence and trust in myself? How is it impacting my relationship with God? What opportunities, experiences, or growth am I missing because I keep postponing change? If I continue exactly as I am for the next 90 days, what will likely be different? What will likely stay the same? What would I be most proud of if I looked back on this summer in September? What support do I need that I'm currently not giving myself? What's one decision I know I need to make today? Bonus Question: If I knew freedom, growth, and healing were possible, what would I do next?

  8. May 28

    376 \\ Looking Back Without Shame: God’s Grace in the Seasons You Stayed Too Long.

    Have you ever looked back at a season of your life and thought: “What was I doing?” “Why did I stay so long?” “How did I not see it?” Maybe it was a relationship. A job. A pattern. A season of drinking. A version of yourself you barely recognize now. And now that you’re on the other side, there’s clarity. You can see the red flags. You can see what hurt you. You can see what you tolerated. You can see how disconnected you were from yourself. But instead of letting that clarity become wisdom… a lot of women turn it into shame. That’s what we’re talking about on this week’s episode of the Set Free Sisterhood podcast. Because the truth is: You are judging your past self with wisdom you only gained because you survived that season. You were not the same woman then that you are now. You didn’t yet have: – the awareness – the healing – the boundaries – the emotional capacity – the nervous system safety – the spiritual growth And even in the seasons where you stayed too long, settled, coped, negotiated, or kept trying to make something work… God was still there. Not absent. Not withholding. Not waiting for you to “get it together.” Working. Positioning. Teaching. Revealing. Preparing. This episode is about releasing regret without avoiding responsibility. It’s about learning from your past without living under it. It’s about recognizing that freedom gives you perspective you simply didn’t have before. And maybe… The fact that you can see it clearly now is proof that you’re no longer who you used to be. Ready to get support or even curious? Email me michelle@setfreesisterhood.com Love, Michelle

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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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