<p>If you’ve ever tried to quit smoking or quit vaping and realized willpower alone is not enough, this episode is for you. I’m joined by <strong>Jessi Hartnett</strong>, a former smoker, author of <strong>Honor Your Heart</strong> and creator of the <a href="https://open.spotify.com/show/5xqHiCJrakf4pEy3h1VVC0" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">You Can Quit Smoking</a> podcast, to break down a more sustainable way to overcome nicotine addiction - without spiraling into shame. </p><p>In this conversation, we unpack the difference between the <strong>willpower route</strong> (White-knuckling cravings) and the <strong>mindset route</strong> (Changing the beliefs and needs that keep pulling you back). </p><p><strong>In this episode, we discuss:</strong></p><ul><li><p>Why smoking/vaping is often a psychological dependency, not just a physical habit </p></li><li><p>How media and marketing shape cravings and identity (from classic TV culture to social media)</p></li><li><p>The hidden needs smoking can be meeting (stress relief, control, belonging) - and healthier replacements </p></li><li><p>How perfectionism and hustle culture can turn quitting into a self-bullying loop </p></li><li><p>A healthier way to handle relapse (as data and practice, not seeing it as failure)</p></li><li><p>The identity shift phase: That weird liminal in-between when trying to quit and how to move through it</p></li><li><p>Tools and resources Jessi shares for cravings (including breathing and grounding practices)</p></li></ul><p>Whether you’re trying to quit cigarettes, quit e-cigs, or support someone you love, this is a real-world, compassionate roadmap.</p><p><em>Note: This episode is educational and not medical advice.</em></p><p>You can find Honor Your Heart on their website (<a href="https://www.honoryourheart.net/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">honoryourheart.net</a>) and on social media (@<a href="https://www.instagram.com/_honor_your_heart/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">_honoryourheart on Instagram</a>, <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@JessiHartnett" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">@JessiHartnett on YouTube</a>, and @<a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@honoryourheart" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">honoryourheart</a> on TikTok). Jessi&#39;s podcast is called <a href="https://open.spotify.com/show/5xqHiCJrakf4pEy3h1VVC0" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer"><em>You Can Quit Smoking</em></a><em> </em>and is available on all major platforms.If you like what you hear, please subscribe and leave a rating to be notified of future episodes. You can subscribe wherever you get your podcasts. You can also follow us on Instagram <strong>@</strong>⁠<a href="https://www.instagram.com/letstalkmediava/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer"><strong>letstalkmediava</strong></a>.</p>