Episode web page with show notes and transcript: https://www.nonsmokerforgood.com/blog/how-i-started-smoking

“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.