There’s a word I don’t use very often because, let’s be honest—it sounds boring.

Sober.

But biblically, sober-minded doesn’t mean dull, restricted, or missing out. It means clear, awake, steady, self-controlled, and grounded in truth.

Scripture tells us to be sober-minded and watchful—not because God wants to take something from us, but because clarity gives us access to discernment, peace, and wise decisions.

Here’s what I see over and over again with women I work with:

We don’t just numb pain—we numb guidance. We numb conviction. We numb connection.

Alcohol, busyness, scrolling, over-functioning… they all create noise. And when there’s constant noise, it’s hard to hear God. It’s hard to trust yourself. It’s hard to respond instead of react.

A sober mind is a powerful mind.

And here’s the part we don’t talk about enough: You don’t sustain this kind of clarity alone.

Sober-minded living requires support, truth-telling, and accountability—not labels, not shame, not perfection.

That’s exactly why I created the Collective. It’s a space for women who want to live awake, grounded, and aligned—with faith, with their values, and with their lives.

If you’re done numbing. If you’re craving clarity. If you want support instead of trying to do this on your own…

You can learn more and join us through the link below.

Sober-minded isn’t boring. It’s powerful. And it changes everything.

With you, Michelle

Have questions for me? Let's set up a call. Email me at michelle@setfreesisterhood.com

Jump in the collective here: https://setfreesisterhood.thrivecart.com/set-free-sisterhood-collective/

You don’t need the whole plan. Just the next honest step.

Have questions for me? Let's set up a call. Email me at michelle@setfreesisterhood.com

Jump in the collective here: https://setfreesisterhood.thrivecart.com/set-free-sisterhood-collective/

This past week, I was reading Mark chapter 3 and something hit me hard.

Jesus heals a man with a withered hand—but not the way we often imagine healing. He doesn’t pull him aside. He doesn’t do it quietly. He calls him forward. In front of everyone. And then He asks the man to stretch out the very hand that hasn’t worked in years.

The healing didn’t happen while the man stayed hidden. It happened when he moved.

And I see this all the time with women and alcohol.

We pray. We hope. We ask God to take it away.

But Jesus keeps saying, “Come here. Stand up. Stretch.”

Grace isn’t passive. Healing requires participation.

If you know God is calling you to stop overdrinking, to heal, to grow—but fear, comfort, or perfectionism keeps holding you back—this is your invitation.

The Set Free Sisterhood Collective and my coaching are for women who are done hiding and ready to take real action with support. No shame. No labels. Just growth, faith, and forward movement.

You don’t have to be ready. You just have to be willing to stretch.

👉 Join the Collective https://setfreesisterhood.thrivecart.com/set-free-sisterhood-collective/

You don’t need the whole plan. Just the next honest step.

Have questions for me? Let's set up a call. Email me at michelle@setfreesisterhood.com

Jump in the collective here: https://setfreesisterhood.thrivecart.com/set-free-sisterhood-collective/

If you’re doing Dry January and quietly thinking, “Why does this still feel so hard?” you’re not alone—and you’re not weak.

Here’s the truth most people don’t talk about:

Dry January removes the drink. It does not automatically remove the need the drink was meeting.

Alcohol wasn’t just something you enjoyed. It was how you:

• unwound after a long day

• shut off your brain

• avoided feeling overwhelmed, lonely, or emotionally flooded

So when you take it away, your nervous system is like, “Okay… then what?”

That’s why you might be:

• more irritable

• emotionally raw

• restless at night

• craving relief, not alcohol

This isn’t a willpower problem. It’s a habit loop and a nervous system that hasn’t been taught a new way yet.

And white-knuckling your way to February won’t fix that.

That’s exactly why I created the February Collective.

This is not about labeling yourself. It’s not about sharing things you’re not ready to share. And it’s definitely not about perfection.

It is about:

• understanding why your cravings and urges happen

• learning how to regulate without numbing

• breaking the cycle instead of repeating it

• and getting support so you don’t do this alone

Dry January ends. But what you’re learning about yourself right now matters.

If you’re realizing you want more than just “getting through January,” this is your next step.

👉 Join the February Collective here https://setfreesisterhood.thrivecart.com/set-free-sisterhood-collective/

There are limited spots, and we begin soon.

You don’t need more discipline. You need support and tools that actually work.

With you, Michelle

You don’t need the whole plan. Just the next honest step.

Have questions for me? Let's set up a call. Email me at michelle@setfreesisterhood.com

Jump in the collective here: https://setfreesisterhood.thrivecart.com/set-free-sisterhood-collective/

Hey sister,

We’ve spent the last couple weeks reflecting and letting go — and that work matters.

But here’s where most people stop.

They release… They get clarity… And then they drift right back into the same patterns.

So this week’s podcast asks the question that changes everything:

What do you actually want?

Not what you should want. Not what looks good on paper. Not what keeps everyone else comfortable.

But what you desire for your life — and what it will require to honor that.

In this episode, I talk about:

• Why desire feels uncomfortable (and why that’s not a bad thing)

• How to tell the difference between intuition and pressure

• Breaking desire into real-life categories so it doesn’t stay vague

• Turning what you want into realistic, aligned action — without overwhelm

If you’re tired of living on autopilot and ready to move forward with intention, this one’s for you.

And if this stirred something in you and you know you need support, you don’t have to do this alone. You can work with me through one-on-one coaching or inside the Collective — both are linked in the show notes.

You don’t need the whole plan. Just the next honest step.

Have questions for me? Let's set up a call. Email me at michelle@setfreesisterhood.com

Jump in the collective here: https://setfreesisterhood.thrivecart.com/set-free-sisterhood-collective/

After reflecting comes releasing.

Not because anything was a failure—but because some things simply don’t belong in the next season.

In Part 2 of this podcast reflection, I’m sharing what I’m letting go of:

• self-betrayal

• over-functioning

• second-guessing what I already know

• carrying things that were never mine to hold

This year taught me something big: Ignoring your gut costs more than trusting it ever will.

So this episode is an invitation. To carry less. To trust yourself sooner. To stop dragging old weight into a new season.

You’re not starting over. You’re starting wiser.

And you don’t need more proof—you need more permission.

Here are a few questions to help:

• What habit, belief, or role am I ready to loosen my grip on?

• What would change if I stopped second-guessing myself?

• What does releasing this make room for?

Have questions for me? Let's set up a call. Email me at michelle@setfreesisterhood.com