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Celebrating YOU: This week’s spotlights [April 17, 2024]

by Nasia Davos

Happy “Spotlight Day”! This Wednesday we’re shining the spotlight on this week’s most inspiring success stories and tips from the CBQ community… and you’re going to looove today’s stories!

Inspiring Milestone

This week, CBQ Program member Michelle Warnock from Ontario, Canada, celebrated 3 years smoke-free!! 3 years ago, Michelle was worried about how she’d relieve stress without cigarettes, and could not imagine life without smoking. After struggling to quit on her own, Michelle found the CBQ Method and decided to join the CBQ program. She thought she had nothing to lose, and she was right: She quit!

3 years later, she is still cherishing and loving her smoke-free life.

CBQ Program member Michelle Warnock is still smoke-free after 3 years.

This is Michelle with her CBQ Success Certificate:

Michelle Warnock holding her CBQ Success Certificate

Inspiring Transformation

Yesterday, CBQ Program member Marjorie Ayala from Arizona, US, celebrated 1 year smoke-free! Marj had tried to quit smoking before but nothing worked. She then joined the CBQ Program and even then – her fear caused her to restart the program many times without completing it. Once she committed to finishing the program she was a non-smoker. In her own words, “If I can do it, you can. It’s all about mind set!! Thank Nasia for the program. And all those things in the videos that really struck me and were brutally honest even if I didn’t want them to be.”

1 year later, Marj is healthier than ever and so happy with her decision!

“A success story and forever smoke free. I have been running half marathons and feel better then ever! I looked at smoking as a reward. But actually the reward is not smoking.”

This is Marj with her CBQ Success Certificate:

Marjorie Ayala holding her CBQ Success Certificate

Tip of The Week

This week’s tip comes from CBQ Program member Tim Roberts from Queensland, Australia, who has been a happy non-smoker since July 8, 2022! Since quitting smoking, Tim shared with our members that he used the CBQ Program to also change his relationship with food, and with a simultaneous change in diet, he lost 28kg (60 pounds)!

Tim’s Tip: Change how you see yourself.

“For me the program worked when I understood I could see myself as a non smoker instead of a deprived smoker. This simple concept of seeing myself this way enabled me to think positively about stopping as opposed to negatively thinking I was depriving myself. I know it sounds simple and in some ways it is, but for me once I started to see myself this way I was able to see a future without cigarettes and it enabled me to still the craving mind.”

Tip of the Week by Tim Roberts

Behind The Scenes

This is me preparing to send this week’s CBQ Success Certificates to our members! Behind each and every one of those certificates is a story; a story of someone who once thought breaking free from nicotine was hard or downright impossible, and now they’re celebrating their success.

These certificates went to our members in the UK, US, Canada, & Australia who quit smoking, vaping, and chewing tobacco. Congratulations to all of our members!

Nasia Davos preparing the CBQ Success Certificates

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

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

by Nasia Davos

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.

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

by Nasia Davos

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
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

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How Sheena Quit Smoking After 48 Years with The CBQ Program In 2021 & How Her Life Changed

by Nasia Davos

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

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

by Nasia Davos

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

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

by Nasia Davos

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

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