Welcome to episode #31 of Ask an Ex. In this interview, Andy Huff from Georgia, US, is sharing his story of how he quit smoking after 35 years with the Cognitive Behavioral Quitting (CBQ) Program, even though he never imagined he’d quit!
After many quit attempts with nicotine lozenges, vaping, and Wellbutrin, Andy became a non-smoker on Father’s Day, June 20, 2021. (A very important date to him!)
Tune in to watch:
- All the ways quitting smoking improved Andy’s life.
- The difference between willpower and mindpower when it comes to quitting smoking
- Why his past attempts never worked and what was different this time.
- How he managed cravings.
- How his health improved after quitting smoking despite being diagnosed with early onset COPD.
- The importance of having a good support system.
- Andy’s advice for those struggling to stop smoking.
Enjoy!
Chapters
00:00 – Intro
00:31 – Meet Andy: The History of His 35-Year Smoking Addiction
03:29 – Andy’s Journey to Quitting Smoking with the CBQ Program
04:37 – Past Attempts to Quit Smoking
05:48 – Strategies for Managing Cravings
06:43 – Mindpower vs. Willpower in Quitting Smoking
08:53 – COPD Diagnosis and Life Changes After Quitting
14:00 – Impact of Having a Supportive Network
15:14 – Andy’s Takeaway from Quitting Smoking
17:12 – Advice for Those Hesitant to Quit Smoking
19:20 – Conclusion
About Ask An Ex
ASK AN EX is an interview series featuring inspiring ex-smokers who succeeded with the CBQ Method™
And they tell you everything – how they did it, what helped them, what challenged them, their fears, motivations and aspirations.
Because the best person to ask about quitting smoking, is an Ex who’s been exactly where you are right now. Every EX shares their unique perspective and wisdom on quitting smoking (because everyone has a unique mix of background, mindset, and experiences).
And they do it for 1 reason: to help YOU become an EX too.
