Sam turned to smoking during a time of struggle as a young adult, rapidly finding himself smoking up to two packs a day while surrounded by smokers in both his personal and professional life. Driven by the heavy financial burden, Sam struggled to break free until he abandoned the rush to quit. He explains the slow, natural process that finally worked for him and how he never looked back once he found his way out of the habit. 

About Sam:

Same is the host of Who Would Win Masters Podcast, a Cat Foster and founder of Cute Avalanche (24/7 cat cam). 

✨Find Sam at:

https://samproof.tv/

https://www.youtube.com/samproof

https://www.instagram.com/samproof

https://www.twitch.tv/cuteavalanche

https://open.spotify.com/show/2JqtpfF3bdH31WzB14A20P

🌀Struggling with Cravings?

I’ve been there! It took me 15 years to quit smoking because I had no tools to cope with the physical and emotional intensity of cravings.

That’s why I created a free minicourse of the tools and mindset shifts that actually worked for me to finally quit smoking for good. 

I hope the minicourse can help you move forward on your own path to quitting smoking.

Get the minicourse here

👉https://www.honoryourheart.net/craving

-Jessi Hartnett   

Smoking was a means of connecting to her mother for Regina, from childhood to adulthood. It became a symbol of her mattering, of being seen. Yet in her own motherhood journey, she couldn’t accept the impact the habit was having on her own child. She decided that she needed to disrupt the cycle and so she set in place a system of checks to keep her accountable to her choice to quit smoking while navigating intense feelings. 

About Regina:

Regina Louise is an award-winning author, poet, speaker, and executive coach whose work explores resilience, identity, belonging, and the lifelong journey home to oneself. Blending memoir, poetry, and myth, she invites readers to transform personal wounds into sources of wisdom and self-reclamation. She is the author of Unladylike: A Mythopoetic Reclamation of Love and has spent more than three decades helping individuals and organizations cultivate emotional intelligence, courage, and authentic human connection.

✨Find Regina at:

https://www.therealreginalouise.com/

https://www.instagram.com/therealreginalouise/

[email protected] 

🌼Are you pregnant and struggling to quit smoking?

Through my program, The Heart Within, I offer completely free coaching and judgment-free support designed specifically for pregnant women. Let’s work together to create a safe, healthy space for you and your baby.

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Starting smoking when she joined the military made sense to Akeelah at the time. But over the years, it became entirely at odds with the healthy lifestyle that she and her family wanted for her. When Akeelah started medication to assist her with quitting smoking, she actually found herself hoping for side effects just so she would have a valid excuse to go back to it. But the pressure of sharing her quitting journey publicly kept her accountable, sparking a major identity shift that empowered her to leave smoking behind for good. 

About Akeelah:

Akeelah McDonald is 34 year old entrepreneur and social media personality based out of Killeen Texas.

✨Find Akeelah at:

https://www.tiktok.com/@_akslays_

💛 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

-Jessi Hartnett

Trevor grew up around smoking and picked up the habit with friends in his youth. Smoking weaved its way into many phases of his life, from his time in the military to his years as a musician, but it seemed to fit less with his work as a comedian. Trevor tried many avenues to quit, but ultimately, it was his partner’s health that motivated him to go cold turkey and stay with it. 

About Trevor:

Trevor Clumpner is a Midwest-based comedian who has shared the spotlight with comedy heavyweights such as Jordan Jensen, KC Shornima, Jeff Arcuri, Preacher Lawson, and many others. Aside from touring all over the Midwest Trevor is a regular performer at the Skyline Comedy Club in Appleton, WI. As well as Don’t Tell Comedy shows all over the Midwest. You can also see him featured on the Kill Tony podcast out of Austin, TX.   Trevor is known for his absurdist views on the human experience. Which he serves up with a relatable authenticity and an overwhelming charm. Trevor’s comedy is fueled by his life experiences of growing up in a poor midwestern town, serving in the military, being a nerd, and dating in the modern age. Trevor’s warm energy and relatable charm will draw you in and have you thinking that you grew up together!

Find Trevor at: 

https://www.instagram.com/trevorclumpnercomedy/

https://www.trevorclumpnercomedy.com/

🌀Struggling with Cravings?

I’ve been there! It took me 15 years to quit smoking because I had no tools to cope with the physical and emotional intensity of cravings.

That’s why I created a free minicourse of the tools and mindset shifts that actually worked for me to finally quit smoking for good. 

I hope the minicourse can help you move forward on your own path to quitting smoking.

Get the minicourse here

👉https://www.honoryourheart.net/craving

-Jessi Hartnett

Riley took a unique path to quitting vaping by using breathwork to connect to his breathing patterns and regulate himself. Before then, he had made many attempts to quit, but his irritability and anxiety would get the best of him. Through quitting, Riley’s view of himself has completely changed, and he is deeply connected to his health, his family, and the gift of his breath. 

About Riley:

Breathwork enthusiast who shares his passion to help others to quit vaping and start regulating their nervous system.

✨Find Riley at:

https://www.tiktok.com/@rydoo.real

https://clearerlungs.com/free-guide-clearer-lungs/

💜Ready for Your Own Breakthrough?

My personal coaching uses a heart-led framework designed to help you navigate these shifts and find lasting freedom from smoking.

I currently have some open spots for one-on-one coaching.

 Apply Now: ⁠https://www.honoryourheart.net/application

Peter started smoking as a kid during a time when it was still widely accepted. As an adult, he became increasingly aware of the smell and made a few half-hearted attempts to stop. But everything changed when he found his true motivation to quit: he didn’t want to be a smoking parent. Though it was a rough transition, Peter's resolve actually deepened after he slipped and tried "just one more" cigarette. Looking at his life now, Peter knows he wouldn’t have the things he cherishes most today if he had continued smoking. 

🌼Are you pregnant and struggling to quit smoking?

Through my program, The Heart Within, I offer completely free coaching and judgment-free support designed specifically for pregnant women. Let’s work together to create a safe, healthy space for you and your baby.

👉 Click below to get free support from The Heart Within

https://www.honoryourheart.net/registration-page

Sarah started smoking and noticed right away that it allowed her to feel less deeply. Later, she made the switch to vaping, a habit she genuinely enjoyed and had no desire to give up. But after experiencing a profound spiritual awakening, she developed a deeper awareness of her body and decided it was finally time to listen to its messages.

Instead of fighting herself, Sarah used identity work to lovingly move on from the habit for good. She shares the exact details of how we can work with our bodies, rather than against them, to make completely different choices for ourselves.

About Sarah:

Sarah Grady is the creator of The Unapologetic Mother Method and founder of The Village of Unapologetic Living, where she guides people back to themselves through nervous system safety, self-trust, and inner sovereignty.  She discovered through her own life experience and in working with others that real change doesn’t come from pressure—it comes from safety. Her message is simple: you are never broken, you just need the right environment to grow.

✨Find Sarah at:

https://beacons.ai/sarahmfgrady

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💜Ready for Your Own Breakthrough?

My personal coaching uses a heart-led framework designed to help you navigate these shifts and find lasting freedom from smoking.

I currently have some open spots for one-on-one coaching.

 Apply Now: ⁠https://www.honoryourheart.net/application

You don’t have to do this alone. Get support from someone who’s been through the journey themselves and can be an empathetic witness for your transformation.

-Jessi Hartnett

James was exposed to smoke his whole life and did not see a clear need to quit. While he had made a few half-hearted attempts in the past, nothing seemed to stick. That changed when a major financial circumstance presented a stark choice in his budget: continue buying cigarettes or purchase a home. After choosing to quit for good and navigating the initial struggle, James found himself incredibly grateful for the many unexpected benefits that came his way. Looking backward, James lays out the strategies that helped him stick by his choice.

About James:

James is a professional author, and is currently publishing a project called "Public Domain Super Heroes". He started smoking as a teenager, smoked through until 2003, about 15 years, most of that time working as a musician and dj.

✨Find James at:

https://publicdomainsuperheroes.com/

https://amazon.com/author/james.richardson

https://substack.com/@pdshnewsletter

https://www.instagram.com/authorjameslrichardson/

🌀Struggling with Cravings?

I’ve been there! It took me 15 years to quit smoking because I had no tools to cope with the physical and emotional intensity of cravings.

That’s why I created a free minicourse of the tools and mindset shifts that actually worked for me to finally quit smoking for good. 

I hope the minicourse can help you move forward on your own path to quitting smoking.

Get the minicourse here

👉https://www.honoryourheart.net/craving

-Jessi Hartnett

Kimberly turned to smoking as a kid just trying to fit in. When it came time to break the habit years later, she realized that quitting required looking backward. While the process was not easy, Kimberly found a mix of practical tools and deep internal strategies to get her through the hurdle. Even while being constantly surrounded by other smokers, she managed to stay true to her path. Kimberly shares how she navigated the inner work of growing into a new phase of life rooted in true self-acceptance. 

About Kimberly:

Kimberly Conte is a Phoenix‑based memoirist and truth‑teller whose work centers on transformation, resilience, and the power of reclaiming your story. As the author of Who Am I Really, Do You Know?, she brings a clear, compassionate voice to conversations about healing and identity. Her style is grounded, unfiltered, and deeply human—inviting listeners into honest dialogue that challenges, inspires, and reminds us that personal truth has the power to change everything.

✨Find Kimberly at:

https://books2read.com/u/mev0Ll

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0G6K25JH5?tag=books2read02-20

💜Ready for Your Own Breakthrough?

My personal coaching uses a heart-led framework designed to help you navigate these shifts and find lasting freedom from smoking.

I currently have some open spots for one-on-one coaching.

 Apply Now: ⁠https://www.honoryourheart.net/application

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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