$317 \\ Shedding the Shame, Unlearning Silence: A Roadmap to Deeper Intimacy and Empowered Conversations with Therapist Anna Kingsley.$

317 \\ Shedding the Shame, Unlearning Silence: A Roadmap to Deeper Intimacy and Empowered Conversations with Therapist Anna Kingsley.
317 \\ Shedding the Shame, Unlearning Silence: A Roadmap to Deeper Intimacy and Empowered Conversations with Therapist Anna Kingsley.

SET FREE SISTERHOOD-Am I drinking too much, over drinking, binge drinking, social anxiety, quit drinking, sobriety, christian women

Therapist Anna Kingsley joins Michelle Porterfield to discuss addiction, intimacy, and breaking the cycle of shame in relationships.

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SET FREE SISTERHOOD-Am I drinking too much, over drinking, binge drinking, social anxiety, quit drinking, sobriety, christian women

Michelle Porterfield - Alcohol Free Coach, Professional Mindset Mentor, Self Discovery

Stop Overdrinking and Create the Life You Love! Hey Sister! Do you find yourself saying, “I need to get control of my drinking?” Do you google “How to know if I’m drinking too much” or “Am I an alcoholic?” Feeling stressed most of the time? Is your health going downhill and it makes you feel like crap? Is your anxiety through the roof, so much that you wake up at 3am with your heart racing and thinking negative thoughts about yourself? You hide it well. Not many people know. You show up for work, you workout (sometimes), you walk around with a smile on your face for the world to see and meanwhile you think... I wish I was a better mom… I want to be a better person. What’s wrong with me? Why can’t I just quit? Yet you still crave that next drink, feel like a failure, and sometimes you wonder who you’ve become. You are sick of this cycle with alcohol and you wish you could get your drinking under control. Girl, I see you and I get you! I’m Michelle Porterfield, a Stop Overdrinking Coach. For so many years I experienced all of this. I was so afraid of what my life would look like alcohol-free. How would I have fun? What would I tell everyone? How would I travel without a drink in my hand? How would I handle stress? I got to a point where I was sick of being stuck. I had tried to stop drinking and I had failed too many times. I made the choice to choose something different – me. It wasn’t easy, it took surrender, daily awareness, new routines, getting honest with myself, and learning to actually feel my emotions instead of stuffing them down… oh…and lots of grace. Friend, it was so worth it. My life was truly transformed on the other side of drinking. And yours can be too. Here‘s the deal: Drinking less is just the first step! I believe that‘s why it can be scary. We know deep down there’s more. Once we see what’s underneath the alcohol, true freedom is found. I am here to help you do just that. So if you’re ready to ditch the wine witch, stop overdrinking, rewire your negative thoughts and get your power back, calm your anxiety, cultivate healthy relationships, love and value yourself again, reignite your faith, and create a life of fulfillment. Then now is your time Sister! Let’s do this. Grab a Breakthrough Coaching call with Michelle! Email at michelle@setfreesisterhood.com Come join the FB Sisterhood - https://bit.ly/alcoholfreesisterhood Go to the website: https://setfreesisterhood.com/

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Breaking the Silence: Therapist Anna Kingsley on Addiction and Intimacy

Episode Overview

Normalising the challenges of addiction and intimacy can help reduce shame.
Self-compassion is crucial in the recovery process.
Addressing substance abuse can improve relationship dynamics.
Therapy provides a safe space to explore and heal underlying issues.
Open communication is key to overcoming intimacy-related anxieties.

“We need to just normalise it. This happens so often, and the fact that it is not spoken about is the thing that makes it a problem.”

In this episode of the SET FREE SISTERHOOD podcast, host Michelle Porterfield engages in a deep and heartfelt conversation with therapist Anna Kingsley. Anna brings her wealth of experience as a psychotherapist to the table, discussing the often unspoken challenges that come with addiction, intimacy, and relationships. With a focus on normalising these struggles, Anna offers practical advice and insights on how to break the cycle of shame and silence that many face.

She shares her journey from being a journalist in New York to becoming a therapist in London, highlighting the pivotal moments that led her to specialise in addiction therapy. The episode covers a range of topics, including the impact of substance abuse on relationships, the anxiety around intimacy without alcohol, and the importance of self-compassion. Anna's candid discussion is both enlightening and comforting, making it clear that these issues are more common than we might think.

Whether you're struggling with alcohol, dealing with relationship difficulties, or seeking deeper intimacy, this episode offers valuable guidance and support. Tune in to hear Anna's story and learn how to create healthier, more fulfilling connections in your life.

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