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A quiet week after some tech hiccups updating QuitStrong. I’m back, and sharing a new article on why vaping feels harmless—until stopping tells a different story. Have a blessed Christmas💫Sue 🔗 below:

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#nicotinerecovery #healthyliving #howtoquitvaping
Why Vaping Doesn’t Feel Like an Addiction
Vaping rarely feels like addiction at first. Learn how nicotine quietly adapts the brain, why dependence forms without warning, and what changes when you quit.
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December 20, 2025 at 10:32 PM
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Hi guys, this week I talk about how smoking, vaping, and media exposure shape young brains. Why influence comes before choice—and how understanding this restores hope and mental fitness. Read on 🔗

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#youthvaping #mentalfitness #howtostopsmoking #howtostopvaping
Smoking, Vaping, and Mental Fitness
Seeing Both Sides — and Finding a Way Forward
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December 7, 2025 at 8:57 PM
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Hi guys, Big Tobacco has taken over vaping—using old cigarette tricks to hook a new generation. 🚭 Is your gut telling you to quit? Find out why your worries are valid. Blessings Sue
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#quitnowaskmehow #quitsmoking #quitvaping #healthychoices
November 23, 2025 at 12:24 AM
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Hey guys, Big Tobacco has taken over vaping—using old cigarette tricks to hook a new generation. 🚭 Time to ask: why is your gut telling you to quit? Blessings, Sue
November 23, 2025 at 12:21 AM
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Hi friends, every time I quit, I put on weight. This article will help you get off the roller coaster much sooner. Blessings Sue
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#quitsmoking #quitvaping #addictionrecovery #relapseprevention #healthyliving #healthreset
Dieting Makes You Fat. Quitting Makes You Hungrier. Let's Fix That
Reset your metabolism with simple daily choices—whole grains, greens, sleep, hydration, and hope. Your body was built for recovery
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November 16, 2025 at 7:26 PM
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Hey friends, it was only after I learnt why I was relapsing that I got free from nicotine. You can too! God bless you as you read this week's article on the following link:

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#quitstrong #howtostopsmoking #howtostopvaping #addiction r
Undoing Addiction: The Science and Soul of Healing
Discover how the brain, body, and spirit heal from nicotine addiction. Learn the science of rewiring and the soul of recovery, one step at a time.
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November 10, 2025 at 9:40 PM
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Hi guys, most people don’t talk about relapse — but it’s part of the healing story.

Addiction recovery isn’t a straight line. It’s rebuilding body, mind, and spirit after years of chemical control.
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#QuitStrong #HealingJourney
November 3, 2025 at 2:19 AM
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Hey friends, In New Zealand smoking is down but vaping is up. This is Michael's story. Read on this link. open.substack.com/pub/quitcoac...
#QuitStrong #NicotineAddiction #HealthNZ
Trapped in the Addiction Loop
When Nicotine Harm Reduction Becomes Harm Replacement1️⃣ Smoking has fallen to 6.9 % in New Zealand, but vaping has surged. One man’s story reveals how nicotine’s grip changes shape—not its power.
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October 26, 2025 at 3:05 AM
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Hello friends, They scanned my brain. They missed my story. New piece on nicotine, dementia trials, and the ethics of consent.
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#BrainHealth #InformedConsent #SurvivorVoice #QuitStrong
When Smart Drugs Aren’t So Smart: The Truth About Nicotine and Cognitive Trials
A brain injury survivor unpacks the science, spin, and silenced voices behind nicotine research, dementia trials, and the ethics of informed consent.
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October 19, 2025 at 2:11 AM
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Hey guys sorry for the delay in getting part 3 of Josh's story to you. Here is the link. God Bless, QuitCoach Sue open.substack.com/pub/quitcoac...

#howtostopvaping #addictionrecovery #healthyliving #JoshStory
Live the Now: Josh vs. the Lunchroom Trap
Josh’s story shows how teens can quit vaping with brain science, real-life tools, and one golden rule: Not Another Single Puff. Empowerment starts here.
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October 15, 2025 at 9:31 PM
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Josh thought vaping helped him cope. In this article we see how nicotine created that illusion. #VapeRecoveryhttps://open.substack.com/pub/quitcoachsue/p/unlocking-tomorrow-nicotine-take?r=2viois&utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=web&showWelcomeOnShare=false
Unlocking Tomorrow: Nicotine Take Back
Discover how nicotine changes the brain’s wiring—adding extra locks, reducing dopamine, and trapping teens in a cycle of craving and stress.
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October 6, 2025 at 7:10 PM
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Hi, In this series of three, I look at what happens if you start smoking or vaping before 18. Blessings, QuitCoach Sue understanding.https://open.substack.com/pub/quitcoachsue/p/dont-kill-the-cat-nicotine-in-the?r=2viois&utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=web&showWelcomeOnShare=true

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Don't Kill the Cat: Nicotine in the Driver's Seat
Nicotine hijacks the brain’s reward system, weakens self-control, and creates lasting cravings—making quitting harder than most people realize.
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September 29, 2025 at 8:00 AM
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I was trapped in addiction, tormented by darkness, and pulled toward death. But Jesus broke my chains. He opened my eyes, healed my heart, and gave me back my life. This is my story:
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#JesusBreaksChains #Isaiah61 #QuitStrong #SpiritualWarfare #quitsmokingandvaping
Confessions of a Nicotine Addict
A powerful testimony of addiction, trauma, and spiritual freedom—how Jesus broke my chains and led me to create a 12-week quit program for lasting recovery.
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September 21, 2025 at 8:52 PM
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Did you know smoking sabotages your body’s anti-aging system? I unpack how nicotine hijacks the 7 A’s of Super Aging. Blessings, QuitCoach Sue Link:
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#SuperAging #QuitStrong #Epigenetics #HealthyLiving #QuitVaping #HowToQuitSmoking #WholePersonHealing
Super Aging vs. Smoking: What the Science Really Says
Why Smoking Accelerates Aging — and How to Reverse It
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September 14, 2025 at 4:06 AM
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What underlies your continued smoking? For me it was trauma and self-loathing. This article speaks to that trauma. God Bless, QuitCoach Sue
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#healingtrauma #addictionrecovery #quitsmoking #quitvaping #brightfuture
Why We Stay Hooked: Nicotine, Trauma, and the Path to Healing
Quit smoking or vaping by healing the fear beneath the habit. Discover trauma-informed tools that restore safety, connection, and true freedom.
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September 7, 2025 at 8:46 PM
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Hi guys, with every cigarette I smoked I believed it was helping me cope with full time motherhood and studies. In this weeks blog I bust that myth. Bless you. open.substack.com/pub/quitcoac...

#healthyliving #howtoquitsmoking #howtoquitvaping #addictionrecover #faithbasedhealing
Your Brain on Nicotine: Exposing the Myth of Stress Relief
How Nicotine steals your calm and peace
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August 25, 2025 at 2:50 AM
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Like me, most smokers and vapers are on autopilot. How do I know? Decades of helping clients quit smoking. Before you quit get in touch with your body and mind. Enjoy! God bless, Quit Coach Sue open.substack.com/pub/quitcoac...
Focused Smoking Technique: Prepare Your Mind and Body to Quit
🌿 Do You Want to Stop Smoking? Then Listen to Your Body While You Smoke
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August 16, 2025 at 11:44 PM
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Hiya, Quitting was hard. Staying quit? Even harder. This post is my story of walking away from addiction, toward peace. Blessings, Sue
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I Thought I Was Nicotine Free — Until I Felt Myself Being Pulled Back!
A faith-based journey through addiction recovery, boundaries, and healing—offering hope, wisdom, and support for anyone choosing to stay quit.
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August 10, 2025 at 10:07 PM
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Hey friends, I developed two lung diseases because of smoking. In this week's article, I discuss the differences between healthy and unhealthy lungs and provide healing tips. Blessings quit coach Sue open.substack.com/pub/quitcoac...
July 27, 2025 at 3:56 AM
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If you've quit nicotine (or are trying), and find yourself suddenly pulled toward sugar, your body is chasing comfort any way it can. And it will keep you addicted! Blessings, Sue (Quit Coach)

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#quitsmoking #quitvaping #GoHealthy #NutritionHeals #GodHeals
Rewired, Not Replaced: Healing After Nicotine Without the Sugar Swap
How to reverse weight gain after quitting smoking or vaping
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July 21, 2025 at 3:16 AM
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I got this wrong for ten years or more. How to Quit Nicotine is a decision which requires your time to research. My latest article Cold Turkey for Life unpacks the science Big Pharma doesn’t want you to see!
Blessings, Sue
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#ColdTurkey #quitnicotine
Cold Turkey for Life: The Science & Truth Big Pharma Doesn’t Want You to Know
A nurse’s journey through relapse, recovery, and revolutionizing the way we quit.
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July 13, 2025 at 10:31 PM
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Hi, As an asthmatic, I once believed quitting smoking would be easy—just a matter of deciding. I was wrong. It took overcoming my dependency on nicotine. Blessings Quit Coach Sue
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#Howtoquitsmoking #howtoquitvaping #addictionrecovery #faithbasedhealing
Nicotine Addiction: How a Normal Habit Becomes a Life-Altering Trap
Not all addictions scream. Some whisper. Nicotine wears a friendly face—until it doesn’t.
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June 30, 2025 at 2:35 AM
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Hello, as promised here is the 'how to' of breaking the addiciton in your brain and body. It follows last weeks article on: Why Some Quits Don't Stick.' Blessings Quit Coach Sue quitcoachsue.substack.com/p/breaking-t...
Breaking the Chains How to Undo Nicotine Addiction in Your Brain and Body
Understand the science, unwind the damage, and reclaim your life for good.
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June 22, 2025 at 9:31 PM
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I lost count of my quit attempts—until I uncovered the hidden forces fueling my relapses. Here are three key reasons why quits don’t stick. Blessings Sue
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#QuitSmoking #NicotineAddiction #BreakTheCycle #MindsetMatters #HealthyHabits
Why Some Quits Don’t Stick—and How to Make Yours Last
Understanding the hidden forces behind relapse—and how to rewire your brain for lasting change
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June 15, 2025 at 10:04 PM
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I was the queen of relapse—until smoking left my lungs permanently damaged. My story doesn’t have to be yours. You’re more than a smoker or vaper. Find freedom & reclaim your identity.
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#quitsmoking #quitvaping #faithbasedquitting
Breaking Free: A Lifestyle Approach to Stop Smoking and Vaping
Quitting smoking or vaping is more than just stopping—it’s about creating a lifestyle that supports long-term change.
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June 8, 2025 at 9:21 PM