Happy “Spotlight Wednesday” and happy Thanksgiving!
Today I’m sharing with you some of this week’s most inspiring stories and tips from the CBQ community.
Whether you’re just thinking about quitting or already on your way, I hope these stories remind you that freedom is possible for you too.
Inspiring Milestone – Quit Vaping
This week, CBQ Nicotine Freedom Program member Stan Spadoni from Ontario, Canada celebrated 2 years vape-free! This is Stan’s story as he shared it on the CBQ Success Page:
“After 20+years of first smoking and then vaping, I had my ‘good bye’ vape on day 10 [November 25, 2023]. I had attempted to quit numerous times, but could not make it more than a couple weeks. Nasia’s team through the CBQ method prepared me like I could have never dreamt of. I felt so different and so ready as I worked through the program, similar like training to run a marathon. I now feel very proud and very free. This was something I was not sure was possible. Surprisingly, I have not been thinking about smoking hardly at all. I have developed this craving buster with my 4-year old daughter…… In one of Nasia’s videos we discussed coming up with a Mantra or slogan or something along those lines…. So, when I have a craving I will tell my daughter and together we will say, “NOPE NOPE NOPE NOPE!” and then we growl like a bear….:) It has been great to be able to chat with team members through this journey so far. Thanks for being here.”
This is Stan with his adorable daughter holding his CBQ Success Certificate:
On his second freedom anniversary, Stan is still proud and free:
Inspiring Milestone
This week, CBQ Program member Sarah Eckert from Oregon, US, celebrated 6 years smoke-free! Sarah started smoking after high school and always hated that a substance outside of her was controlling her mind.
After finding the CBQ Program (which looked very different 6 years ago!) and borrowing money from her boyfriend to join, Sarah broke free!
“I quit smoking on November 20th, 2019 and haven’t missed smoking AT ALL since then. I still believe that this program is the best thing I’ve ever done for myself. This program takes the daunting idea of quitting and makes it unbelievably easy. There was once a time when I never thought I would be where I am today, a happy non-smoker, more in control of my life than ever before, but here I am! Thank you thank you thank you, Nasia and team for your incredible help.”
6 years ago Sarah also shared her quit smoking journey on her blog.
And 6 years later she’s still a happy non-smoker!
This is Sarah with her CBQ Success Certificate:
Tip of the Week
This week’s tip comes from CBQ Program member Leah Himbeault, who has been smoke-free since August 29, 2024.
Leah said: “I never considered myself a hardcore smoker. Ha ha ha when I reached 10+ smokes a day I realized I was now hardcore” and for finding the CBQ Program, she said, “I didn’t just come across CBQ by accident. It was meant to be. This program is so amazing and not only helped me become a happy non-Smoker but a happier human.”
Leah’s Tip: Commit!
“I committed to the program after the free webinar. Small price to pay for freedom! I am still so amazed at how well the whole program works. But…… you have to work the program people!! No short cuts, no miracles, no magic pill. Do the work and the magic happens!! Thank CBQ and Nasia Davos! Amazing amazing program!!”
As always, I want to say a huge thank you to our amazing CBQ Program members who have given me permission to share their stories!
To your freedom,
Nasia Davos (MBPsS, IPPA, MA)
Ex-Smoker, Psychologist, Creator of the CBQ Method™
P.S. Feeling inspired to break up with nicotine… but not sure how ready you really are to say goodbye? Take this quiz to find out how ready you are to quit smoking in 2026:
cbqquiz.com
This free assessment will reveal your “Readiness to Quit Smoking” score, show you how close you are to success, identify what might be sabotaging your efforts, and suggest the next best step to take. It’s insightful, personalized, and quick!
