Welcome to episode #25 of Ask an Ex. In this interview, our absolutely inspiring member Teri Edge from West Virginia, US, shares her transformative journey of quitting smoking with the Cognitive Behavioral Quitting (CBQ) Program and the lessons that helped her along the way.
After 44 years of smoking and trying every approach – from programs by the American Heart Association and Chantix to hypnosis, both individual and a group setting- Teri became a happy non-smoker on the 19th of September, 2021.
Not only did she stop smoking, but she also found it easy. Yes, easy!
In this conversation with Nasia Davos, Teri is generously sharing:
- How quitting smoking impacted her mental health and existing anxiety.
- How breaking free affected her physical health.
- Her experience with quitting smoking over the years and why this time was different.
- Her favorite lessons from the CBQ Program, including how to quit smoking without willpower and what is the single most important key to success.
Enjoy!
Chapters
00:00 – Intro
00:49 – How Teri Tried To Quit Smoking
04:26 – Teri’s Aha Moment
08:31 – Teri’s Motivation to Quit Smoking
13:18 – Physical Benefits of Quitting Smoking
14:19 – Anxiety & Mental Health Benefits of Quitting Smoking
18:41 – How the CBQ Program Helps
22:00 – Quitting With Mindpower Instead of Willpower
26:10 – What Teri Learned From Quitting Smoking
29:10 – Why Teri Chose the CBQ Program
31:11 – Teri’s Advice For Those Afraid to Stop Smoking
35:38 – Tips for Skeptics: Why Quitting Smoking Can Be Easy
39:35 – Conclusion and Final Thoughts
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.
