Happy “Spotlight Wednesday”!
Below are some of this week’s most inspiring stories and helpful tips from the CBQ community to help you on your journey.
Inspiring Milestone
This week, CBQ Nicotine Freedom Program member Larry Johnson from Washington, US, is celebrating 6 years smoke-free…. after being a smoker for 50 years!
Larry said, “I tried many times to quit. I would quit for a few days or a week and then back to smoking. After going through the CBQ program something in my brain switched and I simply no longer needed to smoke.”
6 years later, Larry is still a happy non-smoker! A few days ago, he shared that he has saved about $23,000, and does not miss smoking AT ALL!
This is Larry with his CBQ Success Certificate:
Inspiring Transformation
This week, CBQ Nicotine Freedom Program & CBQ Food Freedom Program member Bonnie Ferguson from Ontario, Canada is celebrating 3 years smoke-free.
After quitting smoking, and with retirement coming up, Bonnie wanted to double down on her health so she can enjoy her upcoming retirement.
So when a cohort of the CBQ Food Freedom Program opened, she joined. And like Bonnie said, it was a life-changing experience. She lost 23 pounds in 4 months without dieting or using willpower and has kept losing weight since then. Her waist has shrunk 4 and a half inches, she had to resize her rings, and the inflammation in her body has gone down.
This is what Bonnie shared:
Inspiring Milestone
This week, CBQ Nicotine Freedom Program member Robin Owen from Texas, US, celebrated 4 years smoke-free!
After more than 40 years of smoking and many attempts to quit cold turkey, Robin had started to wonder if quitting could ever feel easy. She carefully considered whether to join the CBQ Program because she always believed she had to quit on her own. She eventually decided her health was worth it and joined.
As Robin went through the program, she kept an open mind and was remained consistent throughout the 10 days of the program. She did every step and every exercise to the best of her ability. By day 10, she was ready to quit and smoked her last cigarette. When she did, she was surprised by how different the experience felt. After quitting, she shared that she had experienced no withdrawal symptoms and described the experience as quitting “with no regrets or difficulties,” something she had once thought was impossible.
4 years later, Robin is still a happy non-smoker!
Inspiring Milestone
This week, CBQ Nicotine Freedom Program member Ashley West Hilliard from Texas, US, celebrated 6 years smoke-free!
Ashley was terrified of quitting smoking. Even though she’d successfully become sober over a decade ago, quitting smoking was the one thing (she thought) she couldn’t do. Before an attempt, she would cry to her husband telling him how afraid she was. After joining and completing the CBQ Program, she realized that there was nothing to be afraid of!
On her 2nd anniversary, Ashley said: “I truly NEVER thought I could quit smoking. When I say never, I really mean that. I started smoking before I was 10 years old (I am not sure of the exact age) and I smoked for 25 years, minus 2 pregnancies. I had all of the reasons why I couldn’t and didn’t want to quit but the CBQ method helped me see how false those beliefs were. I can truly say that I have not wanted to smoke since the day I quit.“
6 years after her quit date, Ashley is still a happy non-smoker!
This is Ashley with her CBQ Success Certificate:
Inspiring Milestone
This week, CBQ Nicotine Freedom Program member Angelita Di Natale from California, US, celebrated 1 year smoke-free after smoking for 40+ years. Wanting to break free from smoking, Angelita searched online for ways to quit and found the CBQ Method.
She attended the CBQ Masterclass, where she felt a shift in how she saw quitting. As she later shared, “something in me clicked, the decision to quit smoking, to be healthy and happy felt like electricity waking up in me and lighting up what was dark.”
With that decision made, Angelita joined the CBQ Program and worked through the lessons. By the end of the program, she was ready to leave cigarettes behind, and she did.
6 months into her quit, Angie said that she already felt like she had always been a non-smoker!
1 year later, Angie is still a happy non-smoker! Here’s what she recently shared:
Inspiring Milestone
This week CBQ Nicotine Freedom Program member Susie Pigott from England, UK, celebrated 1 year and 5 months smoke-free!
Susie started smoking at 18 and continued for 45 years before deciding it was time to quit. She joined the CBQ Program and, as she worked through the lessons, began to understand the role of mindpower and her ability to choose how she responded to smoking.
March 10, 2025, became Susie’s Freedom Day. Despite feeling anxious on her quit day, she smoked her last cigarette and never looked back.
What followed was a completely different way of seeing herself. Even when surrounded by smokers, Susie can confidently say she is a non-smoker. Her transformation also inspired her husband to quit smoking.
1 year and 5 months later, Susie is still a happy non-smoker.
This is Susie with her CBQ Success Certificate:
Her transformation continued beyond smoking. Susie later joined the CBQ Food Freedom Program, where she developed a healthy and balanced relationship with food. Susie is enjoying life now in every way!
Inspiring Milestone
This week, CBQ Nicotine Freedom Program member Kathy Miller from Wisconsin, US, celebrated 7 years smoke-free!
After joining and completing the CBQ Program, Kathy quit smoking. What stood out most to her was how different this quit felt compared with her previous attempts. As she shared, “Much easier than it ever was before. I’m starting to feel younger now that I’ve quit!”
7 years later, Kathy is still a happy non-smoker. This is Kathy with her CBQ Success Certificate:
Inspiring Milestone
This week, CBQ Nicotine Freedom Program member Cheryl Cheney Fox from Texas, US, celebrated 4 years smoke-free after smoking for nearly 40 years!
Cheryl had tried several ways to quit smoking in the past, including hypnosis, acupuncture, and special formulas, but none gave her the lasting result she was looking for.
When she learned about the CBQ Method, Cheryl decided to give herself another chance and joined the CBQ Program. She committed to the process and after completing it, she became free from cigarettes.
4 years later, Cheryl is still a happy non-smoker! This is Cheryl with her CBQ Success Certificate:
Inspiring Milestone
This week, CBQ Nicotine Freedom Program member Tyler Davis from Illinois, US, celebrated 6 years smoke-free!
For Tyler, quitting smoking became more than leaving nicotine behind. After completing the CBQ Program, he shared that the program taught him life skills he could apply to other areas and helped him enjoy life more fully.
This is what Tyler shared about his journey:
Inspiring Milestone
This week, CBQ Nicotine Freedom Program member Maxi Yvonne Greenwood from California, US, celebrated 3 months smoke-free!
Maxi had tried to quit smoking on her own before, but those attempts didn’t last. When she started looking for another way to quit, she found the CBQ Program and decided to join.
As Maxi went through the program, she saw how much preparation mattered. Setting a quit date and learning how to respond to cravings helped her feel ready before the day arrived. After completing the program, she quit!
3 months later, Maxi is still a happy non-smoker! This is Maxi with her CBQ Success Certificate:
Inspiring Transformation
This week CBQ Program member Kathy Hogan from Oregon, US, celebrated 5 years smoke-free!
In the past 5 years, Kathy transformed her life in many ways:
She quit smoking in August 2021, using the CBQ Nicotine Freedom Program. In 2024, she joined the CBQ Food Freedom Program, and at 71, her health and energy levels improved more than they had in years.
In this Ask An Ex episode, Kathy shares how she improved her health, energy, and overall well-being through the CBQ Program and her faith in God.
If you’ve been feeling stuck in a bad relationship with food, then this episode is a must-watch!
If you are interested in joining the CBQ Food Freedom Program and releasing weight in a healthy way, you can join the waiting list here.
I hope today’s stories inspired you and reminded you that change is possible, no matter where you are in your journey. A big thank you to our members for allowing me to share their inspiring stories.
To your freedom,
Nasia Davos (MBPsS, IPPA, MA)
Ex-Smoker, Psychologist, Creator of the CBQ Method™
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