Welcome to episode #26 of Ask an Ex. In this interview, you’ll hear an amazing story from an amazing person. Elizabeth Silverthorn from Washington, US, smoked her first cigarette when she was 15 years old. After many failed attempts, she quit 50 years later, at 65 years old with the Cognitive Behavioral Quitting (CBQ) Program.
Elizabeth became a happy non-smoker on the 21st of October, 2021, and has never missed cigarettes since!
Tune in to watch:
- How quitting smoking affected Elizabeth’s mental health. She has been struggling with bouts of depression throughout her life, and she’s generously sharing how smoking and quitting smoking affected her depression.
- How becoming a non-smoker after 50 years affected her physical health.
- The mindset that helped her quit smoking easily.
- What happened in a past quit attempt when she gained 30 pounds and relapsed.
- Her favorite lessons from the CBQ Program.
- Elizabeth’s wisdom and advice for those struggling to stop smoking.
This episode is one you can’t miss.
Enjoy!
Chapters
00:00 – Intro
00:42 – How Elizabeth Started Smoking
02:23 – How The CBQ Program Helped Her Quit Smoking
04:58 – Health Improvements After Quitting
06:11 – Changing Your Attitude Toward Smoking
08:35 – Forgiving Yourself
11:43 – Depression & Quitting Smoking
14:00 – Handling Cravings and Weight Gain
18:26 – Elizabeth’s Favorite Lessons from the CBQ Program
20:52 – Biggest Impact of Quitting Smoking in Her Life
23:01 – Advice For Those Struggling to Quit Smoking
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.
