363 // Why You Feel Numb (and How to Feel Alive Again)
363 // Why You Feel Numb (and How to Feel Alive Again)

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

Michelle Porterfield discusses the feeling of numbness many women experience due to unprocessed emotions, offering insights on rediscovering joy and purpose.

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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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Feeling Numb? How to Reclaim Your Joy

Episode Overview

Numbness is often due to unprocessed emotions.
Repressing emotions can dull both pain and joy.
Safe spaces are crucial for emotional healing.
Facing emotions leads to a more vibrant life.
Joy is rediscovered by embracing all feelings.

“"Numbness isn’t peace. It’s often unprocessed emotion."”

How do people find strength in their journey to sobriety? In this episode, Michelle Porterfield, a seasoned coach and mentor, tackles the often unspoken feeling of numbness that many women experience. She explores how unprocessed emotions can lead to a life that feels flat and stagnant. Michelle shares her personal journey from feeling stuck and numb to rediscovering joy and purpose.

Through candid anecdotes, she explains how repressing emotions can lead to a dull existence, affecting one's connection with God and overall well-being. Michelle encourages listeners to face their emotions head-on, suggesting that allowing oneself to feel deeply can lead to a more vibrant life. With a mix of humour and heartfelt advice, she offers practical steps for emotional processing, emphasising the importance of a safe space for healing.

This episode is not just about quitting alcohol but about embracing the full spectrum of emotions to live a fulfilled life. If you're feeling disconnected or stuck, Michelle's insights might just be the key to unlocking your path to joy and freedom.

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