You Can Quit Smoking

Gareth always paired smoking with a good time: being out with friends and enjoying a drink. He did not see himself as a typical smoker or as someone who was addicted, but he realized something was amiss when he could never make it through a weekend without smoking. Because the habit was so closely entwined with his social life and drinking, Gareth unsuccessfully attempted to quit many times. That...

For a long time, smoking was Kam’s way of navigating social situations and connecting to others. However, once he decided to quit for his health, he discovered that his mind kept tricking him into sliding back into old habits. Kam shares exactly how internal resistance works and how to recognize its different flavors when they show up. He explains the specific changes he needed to make to finally...

Starting at just twelve years old, smoking was simply part of the landscape of Dr. Bill’s life. He loved smoking so much that he never reflected on the health consequences or felt any social pressure to stop. For decades, the thought of quitting never even crossed his mind while smoking up to three packs a day. Everything changed instantly one day when a sudden realization forced him to look at hi...

Surrounded by smokers, Richard picked up the habit himself as a young person. He eventually used smoking as an emotional crutch to navigate a world he wasn't yet equipped to handle. But through inner work and therapy, Richard was able to shift his relationship with his emotions and take action to reshape his identity. ⌛ Special Offer: Personal Coaching to Quit Smoking 💜 Confidently Move Forward...

Jon came into smoking socially in his youth, but as an adult, he used it as motivation to reward himself for work. This deeply ingrained pattern, combined with multiple failed attempts, made quitting seem impossible. Jon shares the story of an unexpected circumstance that finally offered him a turning point. Jon’s experience was not easy but he began to realize that the effort of staying smoke fre...

Cheryl smoking started during the struggles of her youth and grew into a thirty-stick-a-day dependency. As the years passed, the urgency to quit became undeniable. Cheryl shares the intentional, profound process she used to overcome addiction through curiosity and brutal honesty. Her journey reveals that quitting wasn't just about dropping the habit; it was about finding love for herself again...

Jennifer started smoking in high school because she saw it as cool. After college, even though she took breaks during pregnancy, Jennifer had come to rely on smoking as a stress relief. Following the birth of her second child, a surprising change forced her to quit smoking for good.  About Jennifer: Jennifer Schillaci has been a nomadic traveler since 2013. She has traveled with their children and...

Erin had dangerously high standards for herself, leading to an internal conflict where smoking became a form of rebellion and freedom, her 'bad girl' release. Because the habit was so tied to this identity, quitting felt like losing her outlet. Erin shares the powerful lesson she learned: the key to lasting freedom is finding balance. She found the sweet spot between self-compassion and ac...

Clem endured many personal hardships, but her journey out of smoking became a powerful path to healing. She shares how she learned to feel her emotions, develop profound self-awareness, and prioritize self-care: the intentional choices that finally allowed her to quit. Clem's story is a testament to the resilience and abundance that comes from pushing through discomfort to claim a better life....

Ken’s experience with smoking is marked by sudden transitions. He went from fierce advocate against smoking to smoker after one cigarette. Then after over 20 years he found himself going from always having a cigarette in his hand to waking up one morning and not needing it. Ken discusses the subconscious shift in his self-worth that finally allowed him to leave nicotine behind once and for all. Ab...

Tom had fun with the social aspect of smoking with friends in school and then at work. Yet he knew it wasn't a healthy choice, and this led to several failed attempts to quit. Until one night, something instantly shifted his perspective, allowing him to walk away from the habit without a single struggle. About Tom: Tom is one of the co-hosts of the hilarious, informative and nearly award winni...

Laurence never second guessed his smoking habit at university, but in seeking treatment for a circulatory issue, his doctor used a questionable tactic to scare him into quitting. Laurence used vaping as a replacement until that too got in the way of him living his best life. About Laurence: Laurence is a current stay at home dad and host of parenting podcast - Dad Dialogue . ✨You can find Laurenc...

Liz struggled with quitting smoking for many years. Surprisingly, she was able to finally quit at the most inopportune time. Liz helps break down the shifts in her self-understanding that helped her stop using smoking to fill the void and start supporting herself intuitively.  About Liz: Liz is an intuitive life coach.  ✨You can connect with Liz at: https://www.instagram.com/intuitionwithliz/ htt...

Nick picked up smoking to connect with others in rehab. Over the years, smoking had a hold on him that was hard to shake. Nick learned how to care for himself holistically to leave the habit behind. About Nick: As the founder of Back to Wild, Nick is redefining modern masculinity by guiding men to shed societal expectations, confront their pain, and rebuild their lives through the Five Realms of T...

Nick smoked cigarettes for three decades and used marijuana for two. After facing a personal crisis, he knew he couldn't keep running from his pain. Nick shares the journey of developing self-compassion, shifting his identity, and rewriting his internal narrative to finally find lasting freedom from both habits. About Nick: Nick is a passionate Mental and Emotional Health Advocate and is trained i...

Meridee thought she had tried everything to quit smoking until she found cold laser therapy. The treatment was so impactful that it launched her into a new life's work. She shares how this blend of science with emotional healing can create lasting change. About Meridee: Meridee Hlokoff is a coach, spiritual guide, and healer dedicated to helping people break free from addictions, release emotional...

Smoking came and went from DR’s  life until he discovered a key insight. He finally quit for good when he realized that smoking was no longer aligned with his core values and the quality of life he wanted to create for himself. This episode explores how reconnecting with your personal values can be the most powerful tool for change. About DR: Meet DR Rawson, founder of TinyTales Press and the CIC...

Chris Halbohm once had an emotional attachment to smoking clove cigarettes as a young man, but he soon realized the habit clashed with his passion for helping others. Now a hypnotist, Chris shares how his personal experience informs his work and explains how hypnosis can be a powerful tool for quitting smoking. About Chris: Keynote Speaker and Master Hypnotist, Chris Halbohm, has over 25 years exp...

Picking up the habit young, Mercedes thought that she would never quit smoking. But then in an instant, she felt a powerful shift within herself. In this episode Mercedes explains how she came to an unwavering decision to quit and was able to move on from smoking with ease to her own surprise. About Mercedes: Mercedes helps women who are always on the go doing everything for everyone else to recon...

For 20 years, nicotine was the first thing Shaun thought about every morning. He tried to quit many times, but it wasn't until a scary experience that he committed to quitting as a priority for his health. In this episode, Shaun shares the practical plan he used to finally leave nicotine behind for good 💛 Ready to go deeper? My book, Honor Your Heart , shares the mindset shifts and inner work tha...

Lynn started smoking at a young age, and it quickly became an important part of her social life. As the years went on, she recognized that addictive patterns were controlling her, and she grew tired of treating herself that way. Through her journey, Lynn moved beyond emotional bypassing and discovered a deeper comfort in expressing every part of herself. About Lynn: Lynn Louise Larson is a Master...

Becky describes the way that smoking weaved itself throughout the tapestry of her life from her childhood to her children. Becky broke free from the cycle of emotional dependence on smoking and it has allowed her to show up wholeheartedly for herself and her children as an advocate.  About Becky: Becky is a coach, mom of four, and full-time cycle breaker. She helps women untangle themselves from t...

For 18 years, Shrylle enjoyed smoking. Over time, it no longer fit with her passion for wellness. By gradually weaning down and deepening her self-awareness, she moved past her associations and triggers to leave smoking behind. About Shrylle: Shrylle is a Life and Leadership coach who helps women who have lost a version of themselves while doing life. She helps them find clarity on what it is they...

Deana fell in love with smoking at a young age. It was with her through many milestones of adolescence and into adulthood. But over time, the habit no longer aligned with her athletic lifestyle, and she began to feel ashamed of it. After many attempts to quit, Deana finally said, “Enough is enough.” With the support of therapy and Chantix, she broke free from what she describes as an abusive relat...

Leks quit smoking without struggle, but the deeper work began afterward. Her journey became one of learning to regulate her nervous system and feel safe in her emotions. In this episode, she shares how quitting became a turning point for reconnecting with her body, exploring her inner world, and using curiosity as a tool for healing. Her story is a powerful reflection on what can open up after smo...