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Ep 22: Niranjan Kaushik: How to ‘Kick Smoking With Ninja’
Niranjan Kaushik, who went from puffing 35 cigarettes a day to zero, likes to call himself a non-smoker rather than an ex-smoker. His book Kick Smoking with Ninja takes those trying to kick or “overcome” the habit through a journey to rewiring the brain. In this candid chat, he talks about how the brain of an addict works, strategising during flights, car rides or dining out (even, heartbreakingly, his father’s funeral), to get the next smoke of the day.
His epiphany to kick the addiction came during demonetisation, when he stocked up on Rs 16,000 worth of cigarettes, prompting him to question his choices. It’s been seven years and Niranjan has stuck to his mantra of “NOPE” — “Not One Puff Ever”.
Niranjan has a career spanning over two decades in entertainment, media and communication. Listen in!
Follow and share to grow the conversation.
Chapters
01:10 On the book and Niranjan’s program to kick smoking
02:40 Not an ex-smoker but a non-smoker
04:20 Trying his first cigarette at 11
06:00 Beginning to smell and taste again
07:58 What led to writing the program
10:40 Getting an epiphany during demonetisation
15:20 The journey to kicking the smoking habit
17:30 Giving up smoking is like giving up a relationship
20:30 Don’t be tempted to try a puff after quitting
23:26 How the brain works to strategise as a smoker
30:10 Rewiring the brain; the power of kicking the habit
32:00 How smoking actually adds stress
35:55 ‘Enjoying’ the withdrawal phase mindfully
40:00 Asking “How badly do you want to stop smoking?”
41:30 Exiting the autopilot mode
46:15 Picking up arguments to stage a walkout to get a puff
50:45 Escaping for a smoke during his father’s funeral
55:20 A smoker friend who dreads her child’s birthday party
58:36 On the pandemic and isolation being a trigger for smoking
1:03:45 What he would’ve lost if he hadn’t overcome smoking
1:06:10 Message to youngsters on staying away from nicotine
Follow Anuradha on LinkedIn | Twitter | Instagram
Email: [email protected]
Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed are personal. Listener discretion is advised.
Want to be a guest on Swishing Mindsets with Anuradha Varma? Send Anuradha Varma a message on PodMatch, here: https://www.podmatch.com/hostdetailpreview/1750746513391971e921bbda5
His epiphany to kick the addiction came during demonetisation, when he stocked up on Rs 16,000 worth of cigarettes, prompting him to question his choices. It’s been seven years and Niranjan has stuck to his mantra of “NOPE” — “Not One Puff Ever”.
Niranjan has a career spanning over two decades in entertainment, media and communication. Listen in!
Follow and share to grow the conversation.
Chapters
01:10 On the book and Niranjan’s program to kick smoking
02:40 Not an ex-smoker but a non-smoker
04:20 Trying his first cigarette at 11
06:00 Beginning to smell and taste again
07:58 What led to writing the program
10:40 Getting an epiphany during demonetisation
15:20 The journey to kicking the smoking habit
17:30 Giving up smoking is like giving up a relationship
20:30 Don’t be tempted to try a puff after quitting
23:26 How the brain works to strategise as a smoker
30:10 Rewiring the brain; the power of kicking the habit
32:00 How smoking actually adds stress
35:55 ‘Enjoying’ the withdrawal phase mindfully
40:00 Asking “How badly do you want to stop smoking?”
41:30 Exiting the autopilot mode
46:15 Picking up arguments to stage a walkout to get a puff
50:45 Escaping for a smoke during his father’s funeral
55:20 A smoker friend who dreads her child’s birthday party
58:36 On the pandemic and isolation being a trigger for smoking
1:03:45 What he would’ve lost if he hadn’t overcome smoking
1:06:10 Message to youngsters on staying away from nicotine
Follow Anuradha on LinkedIn | Twitter | Instagram
Email: [email protected]
Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed are personal. Listener discretion is advised.
Want to be a guest on Swishing Mindsets with Anuradha Varma? Send Anuradha Varma a message on PodMatch, here: https://www.podmatch.com/hostdetailpreview/1750746513391971e921bbda5
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By Anuradha VarmaNiranjan Kaushik, who went from puffing 35 cigarettes a day to zero, likes to call himself a non-smoker rather than an ex-smoker. His book Kick Smoking with Ninja takes those trying to kick or “overcome” the habit through a journey to rewiring the brain. In this candid chat, he talks about how the brain of an addict works, strategising during flights, car rides or dining out (even, heartbreakingly, his father’s funeral), to get the next smoke of the day.
His epiphany to kick the addiction came during demonetisation, when he stocked up on Rs 16,000 worth of cigarettes, prompting him to question his choices. It’s been seven years and Niranjan has stuck to his mantra of “NOPE” — “Not One Puff Ever”.
Niranjan has a career spanning over two decades in entertainment, media and communication. Listen in!
Follow and share to grow the conversation.
Chapters
01:10 On the book and Niranjan’s program to kick smoking
02:40 Not an ex-smoker but a non-smoker
04:20 Trying his first cigarette at 11
06:00 Beginning to smell and taste again
07:58 What led to writing the program
10:40 Getting an epiphany during demonetisation
15:20 The journey to kicking the smoking habit
17:30 Giving up smoking is like giving up a relationship
20:30 Don’t be tempted to try a puff after quitting
23:26 How the brain works to strategise as a smoker
30:10 Rewiring the brain; the power of kicking the habit
32:00 How smoking actually adds stress
35:55 ‘Enjoying’ the withdrawal phase mindfully
40:00 Asking “How badly do you want to stop smoking?”
41:30 Exiting the autopilot mode
46:15 Picking up arguments to stage a walkout to get a puff
50:45 Escaping for a smoke during his father’s funeral
55:20 A smoker friend who dreads her child’s birthday party
58:36 On the pandemic and isolation being a trigger for smoking
1:03:45 What he would’ve lost if he hadn’t overcome smoking
1:06:10 Message to youngsters on staying away from nicotine
Follow Anuradha on LinkedIn | Twitter | Instagram
Email: [email protected]
Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed are personal. Listener discretion is advised.
Want to be a guest on Swishing Mindsets with Anuradha Varma? Send Anuradha Varma a message on PodMatch, here: https://www.podmatch.com/hostdetailpreview/1750746513391971e921bbda5
His epiphany to kick the addiction came during demonetisation, when he stocked up on Rs 16,000 worth of cigarettes, prompting him to question his choices. It’s been seven years and Niranjan has stuck to his mantra of “NOPE” — “Not One Puff Ever”.
Niranjan has a career spanning over two decades in entertainment, media and communication. Listen in!
Follow and share to grow the conversation.
Chapters
01:10 On the book and Niranjan’s program to kick smoking
02:40 Not an ex-smoker but a non-smoker
04:20 Trying his first cigarette at 11
06:00 Beginning to smell and taste again
07:58 What led to writing the program
10:40 Getting an epiphany during demonetisation
15:20 The journey to kicking the smoking habit
17:30 Giving up smoking is like giving up a relationship
20:30 Don’t be tempted to try a puff after quitting
23:26 How the brain works to strategise as a smoker
30:10 Rewiring the brain; the power of kicking the habit
32:00 How smoking actually adds stress
35:55 ‘Enjoying’ the withdrawal phase mindfully
40:00 Asking “How badly do you want to stop smoking?”
41:30 Exiting the autopilot mode
46:15 Picking up arguments to stage a walkout to get a puff
50:45 Escaping for a smoke during his father’s funeral
55:20 A smoker friend who dreads her child’s birthday party
58:36 On the pandemic and isolation being a trigger for smoking
1:03:45 What he would’ve lost if he hadn’t overcome smoking
1:06:10 Message to youngsters on staying away from nicotine
Follow Anuradha on LinkedIn | Twitter | Instagram
Email: [email protected]
Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed are personal. Listener discretion is advised.
Want to be a guest on Swishing Mindsets with Anuradha Varma? Send Anuradha Varma a message on PodMatch, here: https://www.podmatch.com/hostdetailpreview/1750746513391971e921bbda5