How Occupational Therapist Manuela Quit Smoking with the CBQ Method in 2020

Welcome to episode #23 of Ask an Ex. In this interview, the amazing occupational therapist Manuela Ocrainschi from Canada shares her story of how she quit smoking with The Cognitive Behavioral Quitting (CBQ) Program. On the 27th of February, 2020, Manuela smoked her last cigarette and has been a non-smoker ever since! In this conversation with Nasia Davos, Manuela generously shares her personal experience of quitting smoking and the powerful insights she gained along the way, including coping strategies, favorite parts from the CBQ Program and how she dealt with the fear of failure! *** Chapters 00:00 - Intro 00:39 - Meet CBQ Program member Manuela from Canada 02:25 - How Manuela Became a Light Smoker 05:36 - Motivation to Quit: Mother's Cancer Diagnosis 08:26 - Quitting Before the Pandemic 10:38 - Mindful Coping Strategies 12:04 - Reflecting on Previous Quit Attempt vs. Successful Quit 14:44 - Manuela's Favorite CBQ Strategies: Smoking Notebook and Habit Replacement 18:59 - Importance of Mindset and Self-Kindness 25:51 - Coping Strategies for Stress Without Cigarettes 27:49 - What Manuela Learned from Quitting Smoking 29:18 - Manuela's Advice for Those Struggling to Quit Smoking 30:19 - Conclusion and Final Thoughts Enjoy! Related Quit Smoking Videos: Why Now is the Right Time to Quit Smoking    • Why Now is the Right Time to Quit Smoking   How Mindfulness Can Help You Quit Smoking    • How Mindfulness Can Help You Quit Smoking   Can I Smoke Just One Cigarette After Quitting?    • Can I Smoke Just One Cigarette After Quitt...   Mindpower: Overcome Cigarette Cravings without Willpower    • Mindpower vs. Willpower: Overcome Cigarett...   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. Learn more about the CBQ program: https://cbqmethod.com/cbq-program/ Start with the CBQ Method for free by joining our email newsletter: http://bit.ly/startcbq Join the CBQ Method Facebook Support Community: http://bit.ly/cbqmethodcommunity SUBSCRIBE to this channel to get more videos that show you how to overcome cravings:    / @cbqmethod   About the CBQ Method™ 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/ About Nasia Davos & CBQ Method 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. Watch Nasia’s Ted Talk here:    • How to grow to a happy non-smoker | NASIA ...   Follow for more quit smoking tips on social media Facebook:   / cbqmethod   Instagram:   / cbqmethod