You’ve heard it a million times: “Get an accountability partner.” “Just have someone check in on you.” But here’s the truth...

Accountability without ownership is just babysitting. And that won’t lead to lasting change—it’ll just keep you spinning in guilt, people-pleasing, and surface-level progress.

In this episode of Set Free Sisterhood, I’m breaking down:

• The common (and harmful) misunderstanding about what accountability really is

• Why relying on external check-ins can keep you stuck

• What real accountability looks like—and how it builds self-trust

• How to shift from blame and excuses into powerful, grace-filled ownership

If you’ve been saying you want change but keep falling back into old patterns... this episode will call you out and call you up.

Ready to go deeper? If you’re craving a safe space to express yourself, unpack what’s really going on, and get honest support to move forward—coaching may be your next step.

DM me “COACHING” on Instagram @‌coachmichelleporterfield or send me an email at michelle@setfreesisterhood.com and let’s talk.

In this latest podcast episode, I shared powerful strategies for managing triggers and taking back control of your emotional responses. Here are the key tools to help you transform:

1. Create a Sacred Pause

• When triggered, take a breath before reacting

• Give yourself space to notice your feelings

• Ask yourself: "What story am I telling myself right now?"

1. Journaling Techniques

• Brain dump your thoughts after a triggering event

• Explore what the trigger is trying to teach you

• No need for a perfect setting - just write

1. Grounding Strategies

• Touch something physical (a rock, pen, piece of jewelry)

• Practice deep breathing (inhale, hold, exhale)

• Remind yourself: "I am safe. God's got me."

Remember, healing is a journey. Every time you respond differently, you're rewiring your patterns and growing.

If you're struggling with triggers, over-drinking, relationship challenges, or need support, email me directly.

✨ Connect with me: 📩 DM me on Instagram: @coachmichelleporterfield 💌 Get coaching support: michelle@setfreesisterhood.com

In this podcast episode, we dove deep into emotional triggers - those powerful moments that can completely derail your day and emotional well-being. I want to share some key insights to help you start recognizing and managing your triggers.

Key Takeaways:

• Emotional triggers are deeply personal reactions that stem from past experiences

• Your body gives you physical signals when triggered (tight chest, shallow breathing, increased heart rate)

• Triggers can come from social situations, memories, sensory experiences, or specific environments

Your Action Plan This Week:

1. Track your triggers by noting:

• What happened (the specific situation)

• What you felt (use an emotional wheel for precise feelings)

• What you wanted to do in response

1. Remember: The situation and your emotional reaction are separate. You have control.

2. Practice self-compassion. You're not broken - you're healing.

Next week, we'll discuss tools to interrupt and transform these trigger responses.

✨ Connect with me: 📩 DM me on Instagram: @coachmichelleporterfield 💌 Get coaching support: michelle@setfreesisterhood.com