Coping with Emotions: 3 Steps to Healthier Habits
True freedom is found when we identify and acknowledge our emotions. Use these tools to release your emotions in a healthy way.
Feeling overwhelmed and reaching for a drink or snack to cope? Michelle Porterfield, the empathetic host of 'Set Free Sisterhood', has been there and gets it. In this episode, she tackles the tricky subject of using alcohol or food to manage emotions. Michelle believes we often drink or eat not to feel joy, but to numb fear, anxiety, disappointment, and anger. She breaks down three practical steps to help you face these emotions head-on and release them healthily.
First, she suggests pausing to truly identify what you're feeling. Next, she encourages expressing these emotions safely—whether that's through physical movement, a good cry, or even writing it all down. Finally, she talks about the importance of consistently managing your emotions by practicing release writing and pinpointing your triggers. If you’re ready to swap unhealthy coping mechanisms for genuine emotional freedom, this episode is your guide.