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 this episode, Sharon generously shares her journey, including:

- The critical warning from her doctor.
- Lessons from her past attempts to quit smoking.
- Her journey with the CBQ Program.
- How quitting smoking impacted Sharon's life in surprising ways.
- Life changes and achievements since becoming smoke-free.
- Sharon's reasons for choosing the CBQ Program over other approaches.
- And special wisdom and advice for anyone struggling to quit smoking.

Tune in to be inspired and gather valuable insights that could help you or someone you know on the journey to becoming smoke-free. Enjoy!

Chapters:
00:00 - Meet CBQ Program Member Sharon from Ontario, Canada
01:51 - How Sharon Started Smoking
03:09 - Past Quit Attempts
08:36 - Why She Joined the CBQ Program
10:13 - CBQ Program Journey
14:40 - Coping With Emotions
15:35 - How Smoking Keeps Us From Our True Selves
18:54 - Empowering Shift in Perspective
21:35 - When She Knew She Was Done With Smoking
22:41 - Sharon’s Inspiring Perseverance
24:43 - Life Changes After Quitting
27:54 - Insights from Quitting Smoking
29:01 - Advice For Those Approaching Their Quit Date
31:11 - Conclusion


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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.

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About the CBQ Method™
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The CBQ Method™, is a psychology based 4-stage method that removes your desire to smoke.
CBQ’s 4 quit smoking stages retrain your mind and body so that you can feel better without nicotine.

CBQ stands for Cognitive Behavioral Quitting because it helps you stop the thinking and behavioral patterns that keep you addicted to nicotine.

Learn more: https://cbqmethod.com/cbq-method/

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About Nasia Davos & CBQ Method
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Our mission is to help all smokers become happy non-smokers.
Nasia Davos (MBPsS, IPPA, BSc, MA) used to smoke, and she tried every method available, but nothing worked for her. That’s why she created the CBQ Method™.

Nasia is an author, TEDx speaker, Licensed Master NLP Practitioner with a BSc in Psychology and an MA in Psychoanalysis. She is a Certified NLP Life Coach, Smoking Cessation Practitioner Certified by NSCST, graduate member of the British Psychological Society, and member of the Red Cross. Her extensive research on smoking cessation formed the CBQ Method that has helped thousands of smokers become happy non-smokers.

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   • How to grow to a happy non-smoker | N...  

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