Welcome to episode #33 of Ask an Ex. In this interview, you’ll hear from a one-of-a-kind person! The inspiring Sheena O’Bright from Ontario, Canada quit smoking after 48 years with the Cognitive Behavioral Quitting (CBQ) Program. After multiple failed attempts with hypnosis, Champix, patches, nicotine spray, etc., she successfully quit without relying on willpower!
During this conversation, Sheena is openly and generously sharing her life, her upbringing, overcoming trauma, being a solid rock for her beloved family, and the role smoking and quitting smoking played in her life.
Tune in to watch:
- The physical and mental quit smoking benefits Sheena experienced.
- How smoking became a friend throughout life’s challenges.
- How she quit smoking without willpower, and what using mindpower means.
- Regrets around smoking.
- The key to quitting smoking successfully.
- What happened in past quit attempts that were temporary and even dangerous!
- How Sheena sets an example for her children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren!
- Her favorite lessons from the CBQ Program.
- Sheena’s wisdom and advice for those struggling to stop smoking.
Book mentioned during the interview: “What Happened to You? Conversations on Trauma, Resilience, and Healing” by Bruce D. Perry and Oprah Winfrey
This episode is one you can’t miss.
Enjoy!
Chapters
00:00 – Intro
00:33 – Meet Sheena: Breaking Free From A 48-Year Addiction
03:51 – Favorite Lessons from the CBQ Program
08:16 – How Quitting Smoking Dramatically Changed Her Life
11:18 – Past Quit Smoking Attempts
13:13 – Driving & Smoking
14:09 – Using Mindpower Over Willpower
16:30 – Regrets Around Smoking
19:27 – Physical and Mental Quit Smoking Benefits
20:58 – Being an Inspiration to Her Family
22:11 – The Key to Quitting Smoking
25:13 – Advice for Those Struggling to Stop Smoking
26:56 – Saying Goodbye to Cigarettes
29:17 – 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.
