You Can Quit Smoking
It’s no secret that quitting smoking is hard.With a cultural narrative that paints tobacco addiction as permanent and marijuana addiction as nonexistent, too many of us get stuck believing we can’t quit.You Can Quit Smoking is here to challenge that belief.
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EP66: Smoking as a Reflection of What She Felt She Deserved- Jeannie McIntire (opens the original)
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Originally trying to be cool by smoking, Jeannie came to see the habit as anything but. She felt it kept others at a distance and carried deep shame around both the habit and her struggle to quit for good. Though she disliked it, she leaned on smoking as an emotional crutch for years. After a life crisis, Jeannie turned inward and realized the direct link between her self-esteem and smoking. Given the right opportunity, she quit in a deeply meaningful way that ultimately expanded her joy, connec
EP65: When Smoking Doesn't Fit Your Values- Cathy Nesbitt (opens the original)
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Cathy never wanted to think of herself as a smoker yet smoking was a major part of her life. The cognitive dissonance became overwhelming as she joined the composting community and grew increasingly passionate about environmentalism. Realizing it was time to extend that same care to herself, Cathy finally left the habit behind after 30 years. Today, she enjoys life fully completely free from the baggage and shame of being a closet smoker. About Cathy: Cathy Nesbitt is a Health and Wellness Advoc
EP64: Taking Back Her Power From Smoking - Adrien Blackwell (opens the original)
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Starting young, smoking controlled a significant portion of Adrien’s life. Even after recognizing her struggle, she found it difficult to let go until a pregnancy caused a natural aversion. Yet despite quitting, smoking still held a grip on her freedom, surfacing in distressing nightmares about returning to the habit. It was not until Adrien made an unusual decision that she was finally able to reclaim her power and step fully into her choice to remain smoke-free. Today, she shares her emotional
EP63: How to Fill the Void After Quitting Smoking - Dawn Lucht (opens the original)
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As a young person, Dawn was surrounded by smokers, so she used it as a way to fit in. But she also noticed that smoking seemed to fill the emptiness she felt within herself. After many attempts to quit, she managed to use a particular situation to finally get to the other side of it. Yet the void remained with her until she followed the guidance of her heart. About Dawn: Dawn helps women who are awakening to their next level of emotional power, self-trust, and soul leadership. She guides them th
EP62: Coping with Grief to Quit Smoking -Paul Statton (opens the original)
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Paul picked up a smoking habit in response to a relationship break up in which he felt adrift and overwhelmed by grief. Although he did manage to quit smoking, he then turned to other addictive behaviors to continue to avoid emotional pain. However, when Paul stepped on the healing path, he was able to reconnect with himself and has found purpose in helping others do the same work. About Paul the Healing Wizard: Paul is passionate about helping people know how to free themselves from being stuck
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