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Have you ever noticed that sometimes you want a drink when absolutely nothing is wrong?

You’re not stressed. You’re not angry. You’re not even having a bad day.

You’re just… bored.

In this episode of Set Free Sisterhood, we’re talking about boredom drinking and what may actually be underneath that urge to pour a glass of wine when the evening feels long, ordinary, or a little too quiet.

Maybe you can go two or three days without drinking, but then you start thinking, I’ve been good. I deserve a drink.

But what happens when alcohol becomes the reward for not drinking alcohol?

We’ll talk about how boredom, restlessness, the desire to mentally check out, and the need for “me time” can all keep alcohol feeling important—and why learning to experience contentment may be part of your freedom.

In this episode, we’ll explore:

Why boredom can trigger the urge to drink

The “I’ve been good, so I deserve it” reward cycle

What you may actually be craving when you want alcohol

The belief that alcohol makes you more fun or social

How to create pleasure, rest, and connection without drinking

Why stillness can initially feel uncomfortable

How to begin practicing contentment in ordinary moments

Inviting God into the quiet instead of automatically trying to escape it

Here’s a question to take with you:

What if nothing needs to change right now?

You don’t have to make every evening exciting. You don’t have to escape boredom. And you don’t need alcohol to make an ordinary moment better.

You can begin practicing:

“I’m in the process of learning how to be content in this moment.”

If you’re tired of going a few days without drinking only to find yourself right back in the same cycle, I’d love to talk with you.

👉 Schedule a chat with me here:
michelle@setfreesisterhood.com

Let’s look at what’s really underneath your drinking and what it could look like to create lasting freedom—without shame, labels, or perfection.

If you’ve been telling yourself you’ll deal with your drinking later… maybe after the holidays, after things calm down, or when January rolls around… this episode is for you.

Because here’s the truth: December is coming whether you change anything or not.

So instead of waiting for another “fresh start,” what if you used the next 12 weeks to actually understand your relationship with alcohol and begin creating real change?

In this short episode, I’m talking about why right now may actually be the perfect time to start.

We’ll talk about:

Why waiting until January can keep you stuck in the same cycle

How the upcoming holiday season gives you real-life opportunities to practice new tools

Why you do NOT have to commit to never drinking again

What you can learn from the slip-ups instead of beating yourself up over them

What could be different by December if you decide to start now

And most importantly, you don't have to do this perfectly.

You just have to be willing to do something different.

The Set Free Sisterhood Collective Starts Wednesday!
This is your final invitation to join us for 12 weeks of faith-based coaching, support, community, and real conversations about what’s underneath your drinking.

We’re keeping this group small, which means you'll have plenty of opportunity for personal coaching, questions, connection, and support.

No labels. No judgment. No perfection required.

Come exactly where you are.

👉 JOIN THE SET FREE SISTERHOOD COLLECTIVE:
https://setfreesisterhood.com/collective

We start Wednesday, September 30th.

If something is holding you back or you have a question before joining, reach out to me. I would love to talk with you.

You don't have to wait until January to become the woman you know you want to be.

Let's start now.

Have you ever made it through a long, stressful day and thought, “I deserve a drink”?

Maybe you’ve been taking care of everyone else, working, running the house, dealing with family, making decisions all day—and that glass of wine feels like the one thing that’s finally for you.

But what if the drink isn’t really what you’re craving?

In this episode of Set Free Sisterhood, we’re digging into one of the hidden reasons you may keep reaching for alcohol even when you’ve told yourself you want to cut back: you’ve connected drinking with reward, relief, and what you believe you deserve.

We’ll talk about how that pattern gets created, why your brain begins to expect alcohol at the end of a hard day, and what might actually be underneath that desire.

I’ll also challenge you to start asking a different question:

What do I really deserve?

Because maybe you deserve more than a temporary escape. Maybe you deserve rest. Support. Peace. Fun. Connection. Time for yourself. A life you don’t constantly need relief from.

And you can begin learning how to give yourself those things without automatically reaching for a drink.

Ready for more support?
Enrollment is open for the Set Free Sisterhood Collective, my 12-week faith-based coaching community for women who are ready to change their relationship with alcohol and understand what’s really driving the drinking.

This isn’t about being perfect or promising you’ll never drink again. We’re going to work through the real-life triggers, habits, emotions, beliefs, and messy moments together—without shame or judgment.

Learn more and join the Collective here:

https://setfreesisterhood.com/collective

We begin September 30th. I’d love to have you with us.

Can I ask you something?

Do you know what you want anymore?

Not what your husband wants.

Not what your kids need.

Not what your boss expects.

Not what everyone else thinks you should be doing.

What do YOU want?

Because somewhere along the way, a lot of women lose themselves.

We become the mom.

The wife.

The caretaker.

The responsible one.

The employee.

The business owner.

The one everyone calls when they need something.

And eventually, we look around and think:

“Wait… where did I go?”

And sometimes alcohol becomes one of the only things that feels like it's ours.

The drink becomes our little escape.

Our reward.

Our time.

Our way of feeling like ourselves again.

But what if instead of trying to take that away, we started rebuilding the woman underneath it?

I want you to start asking:

What do I want?

What do I enjoy?

What have I stopped doing?

Who am I becoming?

This is bigger than drinking.

And it's a big part of the work we'll be doing inside The Set Free Sisterhood Collective.

https://setfreesisterhood.com/collective

Because maybe the goal isn't just to stop drinking.

Maybe the goal is to find yourself again.

Come enjoy some sisterhood time! Free Zoom meet up on September 15th at 6 pm EST. We will discuss the 5 Hidden Reasons you drink even when you dont want to.

Register here:

https://setfreesisterhood.myflodesk.com/freezoomsisterhood

 

What if the drink isn't the thing you want?

What if you want to NOT FEEL?

Maybe you're angry.

Lonely.

Anxious.

Disappointed.

Overwhelmed.

Resentful.

And instead of feeling it…

you pour a drink.

Because for a little while, you don't have to deal with it.

But here's the catch:

The feeling doesn't actually go away.

You just temporarily disconnect from it.

And every time you do that, your brain gets another lesson:

Feeling bad → Drink → Feel better

What if you could learn something new?

Feeling bad → Feel it → Process it → Move through it

That's the work.

This week's podcast:

You're Not Drinking Because You Love Alcohol—You're Avoiding a Feeling

And if you're ready to learn how to stop running from yourself, The Set Free Sisterhood Collective starts September 30th.

Join now:

https://setfreesisterhood.com/collective

You don't have to numb your way through hard things.