Smoking became Alex’s necessary crutch after she achieved sobriety from drugs and alcohol. Eventually, she transitioned to a heavy vaping habit that took over her life. She never went anywhere without her vape; it was a constant throughout her day. Though she was once vehemently against quitting, a turn of events gave her the push she needed. Alex shares how she overcame the habit to gain a level of confidence and freedom that was well worth the pain and struggle she endured in quitting.

About Alex:

Alex McNamara is a carpenter, welder, and the creator of Built Pretty, a platform dedicated to teaching people the language of the trades. She holds a master’s degree from Yale and has spent her career building everything from theatrical sets to massive festival structures around the world. Today she joins us to talk about discipline, personal transformation, and why quitting smoking is a lot like learning any craft—you have to decide you’re done, and then build a new life around that decision.

✨Find Alex at:

https://www.instagram.com/built.pretty/

💛 Ready to go deeper?

My book, Honor Your Heart, shares the mindset shifts and inner work that helped me finally quit smoking for good. You’ll also find free tools and ways to connect with me right here:

👉 https://www.honoryourheart.net/link-in-bio-podcast

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