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: S ..read more

Ask an Ex episode #35! In this interview, we’re welcoming the inspiring Sharon Pinto from Ontario, Canada, who quit smoking with the Cognitive Behavioral Quitting (CBQ) Program on February 28, 2022. Sharon smoked for 27 years and tried numerous ways to quit, starting with her willpower. When she discovered the CBQ Program, she just knew it was the right choice for her. Fear and life’s unpredictable challenges made Sharon re-start the program multiple times, yet she remained undeterred. Her persistence paid off as she successfully completed the program, marking a new chapter in her life. In thi ..read more

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, I’m sharing incredible stories and tips from our members, so let’s dive in! Inspiring Story Meet CBQ Program member Sharon Pinto from Ontario, Canada, who has been smoke-free since February 28, 2022. Over 2 years! But her journey to success wasn’t a straight line. She smoked for 27 years and tried to quit many times before becoming a happy non-smoker. In this new Ask An Ex interview, Sharon openly shares her life, what caused her to fail in the past ..read more

Happy “Spotlight Day”! Today we’re shining the spotlight on this week’s most inspiring success stories and tips from the CBQ community. Let’s dive in! Inspiring Success This week, CBQ Program member Anthony Epping from Iowa, US celebrated 2 years smoke-free! Up until 2 years ago, Anthony never thought he could quit. In his search of quit smoking solutions, he came across CBQ. In his own words, “I did the webinar and understood the concepts being used and debated if I could just do it on my own. I decided to purchase and glad I did. I do not think I could have done on my own. It was/is the exer ..read more

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 miracl ..read more

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 ..read more

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 thi ..read more

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 ..read more

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 com ..read more

Welcome to episode #30 of Ask an Ex. In this interview, you’ll hear from an amazing person with an incredible mindset! Gary Richmond from Michigan, US, used to smoke up to 2 packs a day for 33 years. After many failed attempts, he succeeded with the Cognitive Behavioral Quitting (CBQ) Program. Gary broke his 33-year-old addiction on September 16, 2021, and has never looked back! Tune in to watch him share his story! Chapters 00:00 – Intro 00:26 – How Gary Started Smoking 02:27 – Past Quit Smoking Attempts 04:32 – Favorite CBQ Program Tips 05:38 – The Realization That Made Gary Quit 08:06 – How ..read more