Always Be Quitting
Always Be Quitting
Podcast Description
Stories, insights, and expert guidance on quitting smoking and vaping for good.
Join Jon, a Certified Tobacco Treatment Specialist with 25 years of experience, for interesting conversations about how to quit smoking or quit vaping. Each episode features real people sharing their journeys - from those who successfully quit smoking and quit vaping, to individuals currently struggling, plus interviews with addiction specialists, researchers, and other experts.
Whether you're trying to quit cigarettes, quit vaping, or break free from any form of nicotine, these authentic conversations provide hope, practical strategies, and evidence-based insights on how to quit smoking and how to quit vaping. Also valuable for parents wanting to help their kids quit smoking or quit vaping, and anyone supporting a loved one through their quitting journey.
Topics include smoking cessation, vaping cessation, nicotine withdrawal, behavioral change, stress management, and the whole-life approaches that make quitting permanent. Solo episodes feature Jon's expert guidance on overcoming common obstacles and maintaining long-term freedom from tobacco.
Perfect for anyone ready to quit smoking or quit vaping for the last time, or professionals working with people trying to overcome nicotine addiction.
Podcast Insights
Content Themes
The central themes revolve around smoking cessation, vaping cessation, nicotine withdrawal, and behavioral change strategies. Notable episodes include conversations exploring personal journeys from quitting smoking, practical insights like the successful use of nicotine replacement therapy, and discussions around anxiety management tools for those in recovery, all aimed at fostering a supportive community.
Stories, insights, and expert guidance on quitting smoking and vaping for good.
Join Jon, a Certified Tobacco Treatment Specialist with 25 years of experience, for interesting conversations about how to quit smoking or quit vaping. Each episode features real people sharing their journeys – from those who successfully quit smoking and quit vaping, to individuals currently struggling, plus interviews with addiction specialists, researchers, and other experts.
Whether you’re trying to quit cigarettes, quit vaping, or break free from any form of nicotine, these authentic conversations provide hope, practical strategies, and evidence-based insights on how to quit smoking and how to quit vaping. Also valuable for parents wanting to help their kids quit smoking or quit vaping, and anyone supporting a loved one through their quitting journey.
Topics include smoking cessation, vaping cessation, nicotine withdrawal, behavioral change, stress management, and the whole-life approaches that make quitting permanent. Solo episodes feature Jon’s expert guidance on overcoming common obstacles and maintaining long-term freedom from tobacco.
Perfect for anyone ready to quit smoking or quit vaping for the last time, or professionals working with people trying to overcome nicotine addiction.
Katherine joins me for an in-depth conversation about her journey from heavy vaping to quitting.
This episode is packed with practical insights, real strategies, and honest discussion about what it actually takes to quit vaping successfully. Get help at AlwaysBeQuitting.com
Why This Episode Matters:
This isn’t your typical “quit vaping” content. Katherine and I dive deep into the mental, emotional, and practical aspects of breaking free from nicotine addiction. Whether you’re struggling to quit yourself, supporting someone who wants to quit, or you’re a parent concerned about your teenager’s vaping habit, this conversation offers real value.
What You’ll Learn:
*The Reality of Quitting:
- How Katherine adopted an “always be quitting” mindset
- – Why she quit “99% slower” than everyone else (and why that worked) –
- The breaking point when vaping started heightening her anxiety instead of helping –
- How she dealt with friends who wanted to bum vapes while drinking
*Professional Support vs. Going It Alone: –
- What working with a quit coach actually looks like
- – How professional guidance differs from trying to quit solo –
- Why accountability and nudging made the difference
- The investment mindset: investing in yourself instead of big tobacco
*Practical Strategies: –
- How she used nicotine replacement therapy (the patch) effectively –
- Real coping techniques for anxiety and stress without vaping –
- Why minor setbacks are part of the process –
- When her identity shifted from “vaper” to “non-vaper”
*For Parents:
- How to help kids who are hiding their vaping
- Whether kids should tell their parents about vaping
- Supporting someone through the quit process
Key Takeaways:
Katherine’s story proves that quitting doesn’t have to look the same for everyone. Her slow, methodical approach with professional support led to lasting success after multiple failed attempts on her own. This episode challenges the myth that you need to be “ready” to quit and shows how the right support can make all the difference.
About the Guest:
Katherine is recent college graduate who successfully quit vaping after 6 years. Her honest account of the process offers hope and practical guidance for anyone looking to quit vaping (or smoking).
— This episode contains detailed discussion of vaping cessation strategies, anxiety management techniques, and the role of professional support in addiction recovery.
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