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Nasia Davos

Celebrating YOU: This week’s spotlights [March 27, 2024]

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Happy “Spotlight Day”! Today, we’re shining the spotlight on this week’s most inspiring success stories and tips from the CBQ community.

Without further ado, let’s see the best moments of this week.

Inspiring Milestone

Today, CBQ Program member Rick Fukuda from Ontario, Canada is celebrating 4 years smoke-free! Rick smoked for 40 years until he found the CBQ Program. He committed to following the process to the best of his ability, and he succeeded on March 27, 2020.

As Rick shared on the CBQ Success Page, “I thought as many smokers in the past and those current, stopping will require a miracle. Thanks to Nasia, and the program my miracle has been answered. Words cannot express how grateful I am. I hope my success will offer people hope and inspiration.”

4 years after his quit date, Rick is still a happy non-smoker.

This is Rick with his CBQ Success Certificate:

Rick Fukuda holding his CBQ Quit Smoking Success Certificate

Inspiring Perseverance

CBQ Program member Merrick Westlund from Oklahoma, US, celebrated 100 days smoke-free after smoking for 55 years. For the first time, Merrick is a happy non-smoker. He’s free. Yet, reaching this milestone was a journey. It took him seven attempts to rewire his brain, and every attempt showed him something he had missed before. Now, standing on the other side of the addiction, Merrick is proud.

Merrick Westlund celebrates his 100-day smoke-free milestone.
Merrick Westlund, CBQ Program member, expresses his gratitude to Nasia for helping him quit smoking.

When I asked Merrick what was the best part of being a non-smoker, he said:

“I can finally breathe well enough to play with my grandchildren and dance with my wife!”

Merrick describes what was the best part of being a non-smoker.

(Transformations like Merrick’s, is what the CBQ Program is all about!)

Tip of the Week

This week’s tip comes from CBQ Program member Jodi Woods from Wisconsin, US. Jodi was a smoker for 47 years, and had 14 failed attempts before succeeding with the CBQ Program on February 11, 2020.

Over the last 4 years, Jodi has been sharing remarkable advice with the CBQ Program community and has helped hundreds, if not thousands, of CBQ Program members.

Her tip: Reclaim your power from nicotine.

“Cut off those strings that allow nicotine to manipulate you all day long, day in and day out. Take away any power you have given to nicotine by learning/exposing the real truth. (Nicotine is actually really weak). See for yourself by cutting off those strings, one by one, how much better you can manage all on your own….until one day soon you have no strings attached at all.

Do the exercises and experiments and you will learn how!

We have always been in control of our life, not nicotine, but we were fooled into believing it was what helped, that we needed it, so we just let it take over. It’s really silly when you think about it. We gave it undeserved credit for looking like it was a solution….but it was only the solution for the problem it created in the first place!

There’s absolutely nothing nicotine can do for us except keep us addicted to it. It’s a toxic relationship that takes and takes. It gives nothing back that is of any good for us.

Please continue to learn how to be free.

Please stop giving any power over to nicotine.

Please stop with endless excuses by defending this liar and bully.

You can do this!”

Tip of the Week by Jodi Woods

Inspiring Success

This week, CBQ Program member Rick Kohn from Missouri, US, celebrated 6 months smoke-free! After finishing the program, Rick said “The program taught me how to use mindpower to achieve my goal and I felt the program was very well thought out and easy to follow.”

6 months later, he’s still free and proud of his success!

Rick Kohn celebrates being 6 months tobacco-free while holding his CBQ Success Certificate.

As always, a big thank you goes out to all of our amazing members who gave me permission to share their stories with you.

Celebrating YOU: This week’s spotlights [March 20, 2024]

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Happy “Spotlight Day”! Today, we’re shining the spotlight on this week’s most inspiring success stories and tips from the CBQ community.

This week’s spotlight is packed with inspiration. Let’s dive in!

Inspiring Milestone

This week, CBQ Program member Diane Felix from Vermont, US, celebrated 6 years smoke-free. Diane used to smoke cigarettes and cigarillos. As Diane told me herself during her Ask An Ex interview, almost all her life, smoking felt like a friend and a way to cope with anxiety and pain – physical and mental. Diane has always been a very strong and independent woman, and she hated depending on cigarettes for everything. She wanted to quit, but nothing worked until one day she found the CBQ Program and decided to join. She committed fully to the process, and the rest is history. She quit on March 15, 2018.

5 and a half years later, Diane had saved over US$21000 and regained her health.

6 years after her quit date, Diane has saved even more and is still over the moon with her success!

This is Diane with her CBQ Success Certificate

Inspiring Success

CBQ Program member Fiona Hims from Warwickshire, United Kingdom, celebrated 2 years smoke-free. In her own words “I quit smoking on 16 March 2022 and feel very proud of my achievement, having made numerous failed attempts to quit over many years!

Nasia’s cognitive behaviour approach made complete sense right from the start and changing my smoking pattern from as early as Day 4 did not fill me with panic but with curiosity and desire. For me, that was different to any other method.”

…”I want to thank Nasia for producing such great videos, always understanding my ‘demons’ and welcoming me to her on-line program with love and compassion. Nasia – you are a very special human being. Your visualization was particularly powerful.

I don’t like smoking or hate smoking…….I just choose not to smoke any more. I am happy with my decision to choose freedom and would encourage anyone who wants the benefits of being a non-smoker to start this journey. You will start feeling like the real, best, healthiest version of you within a very short time!”

This is Fiona with her CBQ Success Certificate

2 years later, Fiona has saved £10,065!! Incredible!

Tip of the Week

This week, CBQ Program member Brian Reiswig from Oklahoma, US, celebrated 6 months smoke-free after smoking for 52 years!

His spot-on tip was this: Trust the process – even if you have failed before.

Brian was afraid of failure and it took patience and steady steps to trust the process, but it was all worth it. He succeeded and has no desire to smoke. Trusting the process you choose to follow is important, and this becomes a stepping stone to ultimately trusting the most important person: yourself.

“I understand the fear of failure. I tried everything and nothing worked. But this program made sense to me even before I attended the webinar. I knew I had to purchase the program. If I could have quit on my own, I would have done it years ago. I was scared. But I forged ahead. I watched all the videos, most of them multiple times. I did all the exercises and I slowly began to trust the process. It has worked for me. I smoked for 52 years. I have been completely nicotine free for 3 months and I have no desire to go back. You can do this. Do the work and trust the process. You will come out the other side a happy nonsmoker.”

This is Brian with his CBQ Success Certificate

Inspiring Milestone – Quit Vaping

Yesterday, CBQ Program member Caleb Thompson from Virginia, US, celebrated 1 year vape-free! Caleb was addicted to vaping and never thought he’d quit let alone find it easy! This is what he said: “I’m seriously so, so happy with your program. I never, ever thought I’d be able to quit vaping at all, much less quit so easily but I never even have come close to relapsing!” “This is easily the best-working product in my life and I couldn’t be happier.”

This is Caleb with his CBQ Success Certificate

1 year later, Caleb is still a happy non-vaper!

As always, a big thank you goes out to all of our amazing members who gave me permission to share their stories with you.

How Mary Quit Smoking With The CBQ Program In 2020, How Her Life Changed & Her Advice for Smokers

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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. 

Get started with the CBQ Method (Free): 
http://bit.ly/startcbq
Join the CBQ Method Facebook Support Community:
http://bit.ly/cbqmethodcommunity
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How Sheena Quit Smoking After 48 Years with The CBQ Program In 2021 & How Her Life Changed

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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. 

Get started with the CBQ Method (Free): 
http://bit.ly/startcbq
Join the CBQ Method Facebook Support Community:
http://bit.ly/cbqmethodcommunity
SUBSCRIBE to this channel to get more videos like this to help you quit smoking:
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCRPLgL5_AAHwtnP9Qwu8tsw?sub_confirmation=1

How Navy Veteran Ginger Became a HAPPY Non-Smoker with the CBQ Program In 2021 & Her Advice

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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. 

Get started with the CBQ Method (Free): 
http://bit.ly/startcbq
Join the CBQ Method Facebook Support Community:
http://bit.ly/cbqmethodcommunity
SUBSCRIBE to this channel to get more videos like this to help you quit smoking:
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCRPLgL5_AAHwtnP9Qwu8tsw?sub_confirmation=1

How Andy Broke His 35-Year Addiction to Smoking in 2021, Managed Cravings & Improved His Health

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Welcome to episode #31 of Ask an Ex. In this interview, Andy Huff from Georgia, US, is sharing his story of how he quit smoking after 35 years with the Cognitive Behavioral Quitting (CBQ) Program, even though he never imagined he’d quit!

After many quit attempts with nicotine lozenges, vaping, and Wellbutrin, Andy became a non-smoker on Father’s Day, June 20, 2021. (A very important date to him!)

Tune in to watch:

  • All the ways quitting smoking improved Andy’s life.
  • The difference between willpower and mindpower when it comes to quitting smoking
  • Why his past attempts never worked and what was different this time.
  • How he managed cravings.
  • How his health improved after quitting smoking despite being diagnosed with early onset COPD.
  • The importance of having a good support system.
  • Andy’s advice for those struggling to stop smoking.

Enjoy!

Chapters
00:00 – Intro
00:31 – Meet Andy: The History of His 35-Year Smoking Addiction
03:29 – Andy’s Journey to Quitting Smoking with the CBQ Program
04:37 – Past Attempts to Quit Smoking
05:48 – Strategies for Managing Cravings
06:43 – Mindpower vs. Willpower in Quitting Smoking
08:53 – COPD Diagnosis and Life Changes After Quitting
14:00 – Impact of Having a Supportive Network
15:14 – Andy’s Takeaway from Quitting Smoking
17:12 – Advice for Those Hesitant to Quit Smoking
19:20 – 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. 

Get started with the CBQ Method (Free): 
http://bit.ly/startcbq
Join the CBQ Method Facebook Support Community:
http://bit.ly/cbqmethodcommunity
SUBSCRIBE to this channel to get more videos like this to help you quit smoking:
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCRPLgL5_AAHwtnP9Qwu8tsw?sub_confirmation=1