Ask An Ex - How Layna Quit Smoking with The CBQ Method & Her Advice on Mindfulness and Self-Healing
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- čas přidán 22. 05. 2024
- Welcome to episode #17 of Ask an Ex.
In this video, the inspiring and multitalented Layna Joy Rivas shares her story of how she quit smoking with the CBQ Program on the 27th of July 2019, and how breaking free became a catalyst for self-healing and self-growth.
Layna joined the CBQ Program with the intention to reduce her smoking, but she ended up quitting for good!
Tune in to watch:
• How to be mindful and how this helps when quitting smoking.
• What has been the biggest benefit of stopping smoking for Layna.
• How to handle emotions and cravings without resisting them.
• What to do when a trigger comes up.
• How Layna went through the program and what benefited her the most.
• "I am a healthy smoker" and other rationalizations that kept her from quitting.
• What role willpower played in her success.
• What was the ritual of her last cigarette.
• How her life changed after breaking free from smoking.
You can check Layna's beautiful off-grid artist retreat in California, "Ravens Landing," here: www.ravenslanding.org/
Enjoy!
Chapters
00:00 - Intro: Meet Layna Joy Rivas
02:38 - How Layna Started Smoking
03:57 - What Kept Layna Stuck
04:48 - From Wanting to Cut Down to Fully Quitting
06:41 - Why Layna Chose the CBQ Method
09:05 - How Quitting Smoking Changed Her Life
12:17 - Navigating the Fear of Missing Out
14:40 - Layna’s Last Cigarette Ritual
17:09 - Importance of Feeling Your Emotions
19:19 - Breathing Tip For Handling Cravings
21:30 - What Being Present Truly Means
24:02 - The Role of Sound in Healing
25:25 - What Quitting Smoking Taught Layna
27:27 - Quitting Smoking Without Willpower
29:51 - Facing A Smoking Trigger
31:45 - Conclusion
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About ASK AN EX
ASK AN EX is a new interview series. Each interview features an inspiring ex-smoker who succeeded with the CBQ Method™
And they tell you everything - how they did it, what helped them, what challenged them, their fears, motivations and aspirations.
Because the best person to ask about quitting smoking, is an Ex who’s been exactly where you are right now.
Every EX shares their unique perspective and wisdom on quitting smoking (because everyone has a unique mix of background, mindset, and experiences).
And they do it for 1 reason: to help YOU become an EX too.
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About the CBQ Method™
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The CBQ Method™, is a psychology based 4-stage method that removes your desire to smoke.
CBQ’s 4 quit smoking stages retrain your mind and body so that you can feel better without nicotine.
CBQ stands for Cognitive Behavioral Quitting because it helps you stop the thinking and behavioral patterns that keep you addicted to nicotine.
Learn more: cbqmethod.com/cbq-method/
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About Nasia Davos & CBQ Method
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Our mission is to help all smokers become happy non-smokers.
Nasia Davos (MBPsS, IPPA, BSc, MA) used to smoke, and she tried every method available, but nothing worked for her. That’s why she created the CBQ Method™.
Nasia is an author, TEDx speaker, Licensed Master NLP Practitioner with a BSc in Psychology and an MA in Psychoanalysis. She is a Certified NLP Life Coach, Smoking Cessation Practitioner Certified by NSCST, graduate member of the British Psychological Society, and member of the Red Cross. Her extensive research on smoking cessation formed the CBQ Method that has helped thousands of smokers become happy non-smokers.
Watch Nasia’s Ted Talk here:
• How to grow to a happy...
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Thanks for watching! Please let Layna and I know what you're taking away from her journey and advice that can help you. 🙌👇
I smoke for 27years and I stop smoking in 2020 and now I'm 2years alive without smoking...
Congrats! 🤩
Goof lucks
I loved your description of emotions being like a river, flowing in and out. Even better was the discussion about identifying with emotions. Rather than saying (and believing) "I am sad," we can say "I have sadness," or "I feel sad." We aren't our emotions. We experience emotions.
5th January,2023. I choose to not smoke again with your videos and program. Thanks for being such an angel. Special shoutout to one of the close people to me who introduced me to your page. Can’t be thankful enough 🙏🏽
Been 7 days now. Best decision ever 😌
why can’t I stop when I was in the hospital for a procedure for five days and soon as I come home I wanted to smoke, I smoke privately the most is six cig a day, when I get off of work from a high school, of 15 years plus definitely and after eating two cig, and bedtime, I can even do two cig a day, but why I feel so attached to that, I have my family husband but I feel up like it eases my mind, I’m down to one, because I must quit, I have to do the one day two day at home, no cig at all, I’m listening to you because it’s a habit in the mind I must break that and I’m doing it with your video ❤🙏🏽
I relate to what the exsmoker Layna said about singing. Nasia tells us to find a POSITIVE reason for quitting. Mine is so that I can sing again! Right now, my voice doesnt have much power, I can't sustain notes, and I HATE that! I love to sing! That, and my health are definitely my reasons!❤
17 min in really is such a nugget of wisdom. Be like a river indeed. This is the best ask an ex video I've seen yet! I guess that's why you have so many different ones. Thank you Nasia & Layna
I loved the part its okay things will pass or happen i will be prepared itscexciting whats to come.and just letting go of that certainty of not knowing but one thing for certain quitting smoking is healing and self growth in a greatway. We all want to live healthier better lives mentally,phyically,emotionally and embracing quitting smoking is the start of a beautiful journey to self discovery.
Loved your description of being present..... Just BEING rather than doing; and a feeling of childlike curiosity... I am interested in what you said at the end about "Finding out why you didn't want to be available".. Were you using the cigarettes to "escape" something or someone, like I was? Did that come down to control/trust issues? By the way Layna, I love your hair. Cheers
These ask an ex are very helpfull princess Nasia. Ty and lots of love.
I am very interested in trying this method to stop smoking. Thank you for posting 👍🏼 😊
Please do! 🥰
Learning defense skills knowledge on why I am craving Yes it helping
Thanks
50 days tobacco and nicotine free!
🥰
Addiction is funny, need professional to deal with it..... I have done it no craving.. Thank to CBQ... I have learn a lot from a lot of video in this channel.. 60 days, NO CARVING, no voice, set free.. No reason, hmm but dry nose, is ok, recover
You can be your own professional with the help of the CBQ method;)!
Learning defense skills knowledge on why I am craving
I’m so inspired! Thank you for sharing ❤️ I just signed up!
I would love to meet Layna and take her out on a date 😍
Great job on quitting!!!
So sweet, thx for the offer.
Look me up on Facebook 😉
She is amazing!
SOOOOO BEautiful Interview, I wish Im also become a
non smoker.
I'm impressed. Me not so strong! I'll keep watching yr vids. Maybe one day I will be strong enough... Well done Ladies!
Keep on keeping on! You’re worth it!
Thank you for your kind words.
U know what?! I never smoked in my life. With 46 I had my 1st cig. All my friends r bikers... we live free, ride n do what is right. But I used to drink n ride my harley... Long Story short. Its all a lie! Alcohol makes u live in the past. So i quit... cigs r much worse. I regret the day when I started smoking. Now I am a 56 old biker n business man, I take care of my 35 employees, but I cant take care of myself. So sad!
Thank you both, I needed this today. Feeling very emotional about not completing the program yet….I am getting closer to understanding why but I am not quite there yet
Stay positive, and keep up the good work. The fact that you are willing to do the work is more than half the battle you’re almost there! 🥰
Loved this video thank you
Thank you both.
Just rewatched this amazing interview!
So many important points that I missed the other times .
Lyna i would like to know what was it that you told yourself that made you take that first step to actually quit smoking that launched you forward to actually do it.thank you!
How to join the program?
What is the program she is talking about? Is it free or paid? How do I start.
Hi Michael! Layna is talking about the CBQ Program - the video program that follows the CBQ Method. You can learn more about the paid CBQ program here:
cbqmethod.com/cbq-program/ and you can learn more about the CBQ Method for free by joining our email newsletter:
bit.ly/startcbq :)
My question to layna is what was the main thing that got you to finally set a quit date and doing it.
I Quit Smoking after 6 years
Now i don't wana see that again ....
But after Quitting i have mouth sore and contipation..... is that a big issue??
Need Help
What Im taking away from this journey is 5 things 1. There is a reason for smoking...we are running away from ourselves n quitting guides you to look at those reasons. 2. Self growth then happens. 3. You start to rewire ur brains. 4. You get to be n not do 5. You love ur own self then
Congrats…
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I away tell myself l need fresh air a when l think l
Want a cigarette it’s really worked for me
Is this program still $1000?
No way i thought it was free
Its interesting how you hold light smokers accountable for their habit because correct me if I’m wrong but smokers dont instantly go from smoking their first ever cigarette to smoking more than 20 a day instantly or over a short period of time but the addiction builds up over years & it needs more nicotine while the habit keeps building. When you do become a heavier smoker that is when not only non smokers but especially other people who smoke become irritated by you. You just lose respect from others, especially other smokers (often lighter) because when you are constantly needing a cigarette, it shows you have a big problem that is just gonna spiral out of control & personally I dont mind people having a smoke then & again but when its a heavier smoker, I really dont like having them around me & its pretty mean and they could be a decent person but you are always worried about them while they indulge in cheap dopamine so as a result you end up alienating yourself from other people, non smokers & lighter smokers. Plus as a lighter smoker, you can fall into the trap of falling deeper into the habit.
Sounds like a tiger in the background 🐅!
it was a helicopter
The funny thing is that Layna’s cat is called tiger!
$1000.00 to quit smoking? you like all others only want to help the rich. You really dont want to help people. you know smokers are desperate to stop and you take advantage.
Hi Marsha, if that were true, we wouldn't be offering over 100 free videos on this channel and a free support group on Facebook. Nobody else is offering this! You've been watching our videos and commenting over the last week for free, and you're welcome to continue to do so. The CBQ Program is a transformational multi-award winning program that goes deep and requires more resources from us. We understand not everyone can join it, and that is why we are offering a lot of help for free. You're welcome to apply the CBQ Method by yourself without paying anything.
I’m so inspired! Thank you for sharing ❤️ I just signed up!