Happy “Spotlight Wednesday”!
In this week’s spotlight, you’ll find inspiring success stories from the CBQ community to encourage you on your journey.
Inspiring Journey
This week, CBQ Nicotine Freedom Program member Emily Westphal from Minnesota, US, celebrated 3 years smoke-free!
Emily grew up with both parents as heavy smokers, but she didn’t start smoking until her 20s, something she later regretted.
Being a teacher and a role model, smoking started causing her anxiety and shame. Emily would hide behind bushes in her own yard when neighbors were outside so that they wouldn’t see her smoking. She’d worry that her daughter would smell smoke on her. Even when traveling, one of her first thoughts was where she could smoke again.
Emily knew she wanted to quit. She was tired of cigarettes dictating where she could go, what excuses she had to make, and how she felt about herself. But after years of smoking, she wasn’t sure how.
Then she discovered the CBQ Method and attended the CBQ Masterclass. After the masterclass, this thought stayed with her “I might actually be able to do this.” So she decided to give the program a chance.
As she went through the CBQ Nicotine Freedom Program, Emily learned to challenge the thoughts that told her she needed to smoke. She began asking herself, “What would a non-smoker do?” and used that question to navigate stressful moments and everyday routines.
Emily now enjoys her smoke-free life and fully participates in the moments she once had to miss because of smoking.
This is what Emily shared about her 3 year-milestone with our members community:
This is Emily with her CBQ Freedom Certificate:
Inspiring Commitment
This week, CBQ Nicotine Freedom Program member Maria Fernandes-Johnson from England, UK, celebrated 1 year smoke-free!
After smoking on and off for 25 years, Maria made a decision: she wanted to be free from smoking by the time she turned 50.
With this goal in mind, she searched online for a way to quit smoking. She came across my TEDx Talk, and this was the first step. She shared, “I saw your TED Talk and knew this was the right solution. I liked the structure, the depth, your approach, and how you explained everything.”
Maria joined the CBQ Program, and at first she was starting and pausing it. But once she completed the program, and quit smoking and doesn’t miss it!
This is what she shared about her journey:
1 year later, Maria is still a happy non-smoker. She shared this update along with her CBQ Freedom Certificate. And she’s glowing!
Inspiring Milestone
This week, CBQ Nicotine Freedom Program member Michelle Smith from Illinois, US, celebrated 4 years smoke-free!
Michelle had quit smoking in the past, staying smoke-free for 2.5 years. But that experience came with severe physical withdrawal. When she found the CBQ Program, she wondered what quitting would feel like this time.
To her surprise, quitting with CBQ felt completely different. Michelle experienced minimal withdrawal and felt confident that she wouldn’t return to smoking.
4 years later, Michelle is still a happy non-smoker.
This is Michelle with her CBQ Freedom Certificate:
Inspiring Achievement
This week, CBQ Nicotine Freedom Program member Mark Spong from Canberra, Australia, celebrated 3 years smoke-free!
Before joining the CBQ Program, Mark was skeptical. He believed quitting smoking would be hard and that willpower was the only way to do it.
But as he worked through the program, his perspective changed. After completing the CBQ Program, Mark smoked his last cigarette and became smoke-free without relying on willpower.
On his 1-year milestone, Mark shared “One year smoke free! So good to be free. Free of gunk, smell, guilt, cost, stigma and control. Thanks to CBQ for an amazing program.”
3 years later, Mark is still a happy non-smoker! This is Mark with his CBQ Freedom Certificate:
I hope today’s spotlight inspired you and helped you see that you can create your own success story too. A big thank you to our members for giving me permission to share their stories.
To your freedom,
Nasia Davos (MBPsS, IPPA, MA)
Ex-Smoker, Psychologist, Creator of the CBQ Method™
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