“You are not less than anyone else because you smoke or because you haven't quit yet. But you owe it to yourself to acknowledge the truth and take action, however small, to change.”

Summary
In this episode of the Quit For Good podcast, Jennifer Green talks about the hierarchy of accents, the power of simplicity in forming habits, James Clear's explanation of the four stages of habit and how to break your routine, what doesn't work to motivate ourselves to change, plus a quick exercise to help you take action toward change with self-compassion.

“Can't you just picture me floating in the atmosphere in my (slightly larger than last year's) space suit? All is calm. All is bright.”

Summary
In this episode of the Quit For Good podcast, Jennifer Green talks about the transition to the new year as a portal for change and how small shifts can still get you big results.

Explicit Content

This episode contains one instance of profanity.

“This voice is not your friend.”

Summary
In this episode of the Quit For Good podcast, Jennifer Green discusses the “F*ck It” Puppet, a self-defeating and apathetic response to the overwhelm of a significant life change (like quitting smoking). It’s part of a very normal tendency to revert back to your old behavior(s). Remembering why you are making the change and working to change your identity to a non-smoker will help you defeat this little creep!

Chapters

00:00 Introduction to Quit For Good Podcast
01:08 The “F*ck It” Puppet
03:11 The Role of Identity in Quitting Smoking
04:29 Changing Your Identity and Taking Responsibility
05:55 Legal Disclaimer and Closing

Explicit Content

This episode contains multiple instances of profanity.

“I have made countless mistakes.”

In this episode of the Quit For Good podcast, Jennifer Green shares her personal journey of cigarette addiction as she reads from her book, Quit Smoking for Good: From Hopeless Smoker to Healthy Non-Smoker in Five Simple Steps. She discusses the societal perceptions of smoking, the struggles of addiction, and the importance of empathy and support in the quitting process. Jennifer emphasizes that there is no one-size-fits-all approach to quitting and encourages listeners to find their own path to a smoke-free life, highlighting the significance of self-compassion and understanding in overcoming addiction.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction to Quit For Good Podcast
00:51 The Journey of Addiction Begins
05:12 The Struggles of Secret Smoking
10:19 The Cycle of Perfectionism and Failure
12:51 Revelations on Quitting Smoking
16:22 Empathy and Self-Compassion in Quitting

This episode contains one four-letter word.

What if I told you you're focusing on the wrong problem? 

In this episode, I want to talk about regulating your nervous system. I suspect that many smokers and addicts of all kinds have trouble regulating their own nervous systems.

We know that you need to quit smoking, but if you don't learn how to regulate your nervous system, every craving is going to feel unbearable to you. 

Today, we’re covering the most effective way to start mastering your nervous system, which is (with) meditation. You’ll find a 5-minute, guided meditation at the end.

This episode contains one swear word.