Welcome to episode #32 of Ask an Ex. In this interview, you’ll hear from someone incredible: Ginger Wentz from Mississippi, US, a Navy veteran, lawyer, landscaper, mom, grandma, superwoman!
Ginger has been a non-smoker since the 6th of August 2021 after joining the Cognitive Behavioral Quitting (CBQ) Program. Her journey to becoming a happy non-smoker is quite unique. She learned a lot of valuable lessons from past quit attempts, and she’s generously sharing them all during this interview.
Tune in to watch:
- How Ginger became a smoker.
- How a 10-year quit ended in a relapse and the powerful comeback that followed.
- The motivations that fueled her final quit.
- Life lessons learned from quitting smoking.
- Her unique approach to the CBQ Program.
- The joys and freedoms of a non-smoker’s life.
Enjoy!
Chapters
00:00 – Intro
00:27 – Meet Ginger: Becoming A Smoker While in the Navy
03:31 – Past Quit Attempts that Ended In Relapse
07:59 – Why Ginger Joined the CBQ Program
08:45 – Ginger’s Unique Approach to the CBQ Program
11:02 – Favorite Craving Management Exercises
12:59 – Quitting with the CBQ Method vs Past Quit Attempts
16:43 – Living Her Best Life as a Non-Smoker
20:52 – How the Quit Smoking Process Changed Her Life
22:15 – What Ginger Learned From Quitting Smoking
24:40 – Weight Management After Quitting
26:47 – Ginger’s Go-To Coping Mechanism
28:09 – Advice for Those Doubting Their Success After A Relapse
32:57 – 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.
