Welcome to episode #34 of Ask an Ex. In this interview, you’ll hear from a truly inspiring woman! Mary Schipper, from Iowa, US, quit smoking with the Cognitive Behavioral Quitting (CBQ) Program on November 29, 2020. Despite trying to quit smoking many times over the years, Mary could never get rid of the desire for cigarettes. The constant craving was always there in the background.
This time, Mary succeeded, has no desire for smoking, and every year, her life is getting better.
In this new Ask An Ex interview, Mary is openly sharing her life, her past quit attempts, and what was different this time… Plus many incredibly useful tips on how to prepare before your quit date and how to succeed even if your loved ones smoke around you.
Tune in to watch:
- How smoking affected Mary’s life in the most unexpected ways.
- The physical and mental health quit smoking benefits Mary experienced.
- The key to quitting smoking successfully.
- What happened in past quit attempts that led her back to smoking.
- How Mary knows this time is different.
- What you can do now to prepare before your quit date.
- Mary’s wisdom and advice for those struggling to stop smoking.
Enjoy!
Chapters:
00:00 – Intro
01:05 – Meet the Inspiring Mary Schipper
03:29 – Quitting While Around Smokers
05:47 – Past Quit Attempts That Led Her Back to Smoking
08:49 – How Mary Knew This Quit Was Different
15:36 – Losing 60 Pounds After Quitting Smoking
17:30 – Importance of Support
19:37 – Why Mary Joined the CBQ Program
21:39 – Mary’s Biggest AHA Moment
23:23 – Mental Health Triumphs After Quitting
25:52 – Life Lessons from Quitting Smoking
27:25 – Making Time For Your Quit
31:14 – Preparation Strategies Before Her Quit Date
32:29 – Encouragement for Those Struggling to Quit Smoking
34:47 – How Smoking Affected Her Life
36:51 – 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.
