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Hey ladies! Do believe that all addiction is a disease? Inside this episode, I shine a light on the possibility that addiction can come from many angles because it's simply the increased tolerance and lack of control that continues the cycle. You will hear a story about a young man with a promising future who was wrapped up in addiction after needing pain meds from surgery. You decide for yourself...

Want to stop overdrinking?  This episode will get you started. Awareness is the first step and shifting our reactions to intentional actions will get the ball rolling. Inside you will hear the steps of the unraveling of habits and how to create your "list" of actions you can take when wanting to drink so you can begin to make the changes that you desire.  Applications are open for the SOS group pr...

Hye ladies!! In this episode I get to celebrate 4 years alcohol-free and why I am so excited about it. I also go back and share where I really was when I stopped drinking. I am a new woman and here to help you and support you on your journey. It's s fun one ladies!! Enjoy!!  Are you ready for full-on support to stop overdrinking??!! Apply at bit.ly/stopoverdrinkingsisterhood

Hey ladies! What excuses do you use to keep drinking? Is it stress, boredom, or not wanting to feel all the feelings? This episode addresses some of the biggest excuses we use and is a guide to help you work through them!  Also, are you ready to stop overdrinking? The SOS program is for you!! Apply at bit.ly/stopoverdrinkingsisterhood If you are finally ready to remove the mind drama and live a li...

Hey friend, Happy Summer! I hope that you are doing well and maybe even getting ready for cooler weather like me! In this episode, I share with you what I see in so many people who just try to stop drinking and then get real discouraged when not much is changing. There is a key piece that they are missing. If this is you, it is ok! Give yourself some grace. Once you know more you can choose to mov...

Have you ever come out of a season of your life feeling unsettled? Have you made a move and still feel a heaviness or grief?  In this episode, I share an intentional process for releasing and healing moving through a big change in your life. You have a great opportunity to grow from this process and also teach those around you.    If you are finally ready to remove the mind drama and live a life o...

In this episode, my guest is Dr. Brooke Scheller. She discusses the effect of alcohol on our bodies and how we can use nutrition to help us along the path to sobriety. She also shares some specific support tips on how to calm the craving cycle at the end of the day. What new tool will you implement this week?   https://brookescheller.com/ https://www.instagram.com/drbrookescheller/ Dr. Brooke Sche...

Do you wish you could moderate your drinking?  I know I googled it many times. What does moderation even mean? Can you actually control your drinking?   If you are finally ready to remove the mind drama and live a life of freedom, let go of self-loathing and not only love your life but learn to love yourself - I am the coach for you!! Now is your time girl!  Come DM me over on insta: https://www.i...

Do you really know what it's like to experience self-acceptance? Do you believe it's the same as self-esteem?  In this episode, I share how truly accepting ALL the parts of you is the gateway to happiness and real fulfillment. You are already fully accepted by Christ. What is keeping you from being kind to all of you? It may be the way we were parented or how we were told about our negative behavi...

Hey ladies!  This week I am re-airing one of the most downloaded episodes. Check out the intro for the details of the coming weeks.  Want to dive deeper? Curious about what coaching looks like and how it can help? Email me at coachmichelleporterfield@gmail.com and let's set up a free call! Come DM me over on insta: https://www.instagram.com/coachmichelleporterfield/ I would love to meet you! Come...

Hey ladies, in this episode I get to chat with my friend and coach Brittany Wilson. We discuss how we respond to childhood trauma and our personal core wounds. She uses a therapy called Restoration Theory. Do you ever wonder why you respond the way you respond to others? In this episode, she goes over the concept of core wounds and how we respond as adults to that pain. Check out her other episode...

Hey friend, I remember the first vacation I took sober. It was amazing! It also had a bit of boredom and weirdness too and that's part of the journey. Would you like to at least drink less on your vacation this summer?  In this episode, I break down exactly how you can do that. Here's the great part! You get to be in complete control of your choice.  Let me know how it goes!  Want to dive deeper?...

This week the concept of freedom has been on my mind and heart. Monday was Memorial Day and I'm so grateful for all those who have served so that I can feel safe and be free in this country. There are also many other types of freedom that I now feel in my life. I wanted to share this with you this week and give you the steps that you will need to take to begin to become free. We must have freedom...

Hey sister friend! Have you heard? It's the most-watched trial since OJ they are saying. To be honest, I've been watching more about this trial and I am super aware that there is an overarching issue no matter the "side" you are on. What does it have to do with this podcast?  In this episode, I share the main issues that I see as it relates to alcohol and drug abuse and I believe we all have deepe...

Hey friend, Have you ever said "I just can't get motivated" or "I always lose motivation?" Well, there is a reason why. Society tells us motivation must be present to keep going and that's just not true. What is true is that your brain is designed to keep you safe and "comfortable". When we are reaching our specific goals and then we judge ourselves, a part of the brain jumps right in to agree and...

Hey Sister, Are you already feeling dread over all the expectations that the end of the school year brings? Do you have a graduate like me? Band concerts, awards day? Oh my!!! In years past I would allow the stress and the overwhelm to get to me and had to find ways to cope. Then I would feel crummy about how I was thinking about the whole thing and even get mad if I didn't feel supported. Can you...

Hey Mamas and amazing women! Are you held captive by putting others' needs before your own? In this episode, I break down the part of people-pleasing that is keeping you from true love and fulfillment. When we make self-honoring choices we can truly show up as our true selves. For years, I didn't even know what my needs were because I pushed them to the side and chose to cope with various things....

In this episode, I get to hang out with my friend Amy Triplett. She shares how she was in a dark place with her mindset and how sharing an inner secret filled with shame freed her to grow in all areas of her life. She realized when bringing it out into the light there is freedom. We chat about ways to shift our mindset and feel our feelings. Her business has boomed and so has her marriage. Enjoy a...

April is Alcohol Awareness Month!! In this episode, I share some specific facts about alcohol and its effect on the population. I also give you a guideline that will help you check in with yourself and know for sure if it's time to get support.  Most of you who listen to this podcast are in a place where your daily drinking is not serving you and may be affecting your sleep, your health, and vario...

Hey Sister, Do you constantly allow what's next to spin around in your mind? All the to-do's and events that are coming up? Is this serving you or causing you to stress and overwhelm so you choose to just check out with wine or some version of coping hoping it will stop? I did this a lot! Now I have the awareness when this comes up and the capacity to handle it and make new choices that do serve m...

Are you in perimenopause? Or down the road?? What about just simply noticing that your body doesn't respond like it used to. You feel like you have no time for exercise or meal prep. In this episode, I speak with my friend SJ from the FIt Productive Mum podcast and she shares so many great tips and ways to track your hormones, plan your movement around your energy, and ways to eat in a way to trul...

How do we trust someone that we don't know? How can we truly connect and have a relationship? In this episode, I share what I learned from our pastor this past Sunday. It amazes me how we can hear stories from the bible over and over and each time learn something new, or hear it in a new way that speaks directly to our hearts. Mary spent time with Jesus. She sat at his feet. She didn't allow the b...

Grab your journal and a cup of tea ladies. In this episode, I did a free workshop on Facebook to help you begin to reduce your drinking.  I help you know how to map out new routines, recognize triggers and how to release them, and more about capturing your negative thoughts.  If you take the time to do this, it could be a major game-changer for you and your next steps. Want full support to reduce...

Do you find yourself thinking "Who am I? How did I get here? Who have I become? I don't even know myself anymore?" I did too. You are not alone. In this episode, I share more about these thoughts and how to uncover the truth. We must answer the questions and get super curious by spending time with ourselves.  I give you specific ways to take time and connect with YOU! If you are finally ready to r...

In this episode, I speak with my friend Adrienne Pool who is 20 years old about the importance of community and connection. She shares from a younger perspective how connecting with multiple generations leads to growth and thriving in life. We also talk about the benefits of having community and how she suggests as a mom we can model and encourage our family.  You can connect with her @living.fill...