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7 snips May 15, 2025
The podcast dives deep into the challenges of quitting nicotine, exploring personal struggles with addiction. It shares an honest account of relapses and the emotional fallout that comes with them. The host discusses the temptations faced in social settings and reflects on personal responsibility and the impact of cravings. There's a candid look at the complexities of vaping, balancing its anxiety relief against the ongoing battle with dependence. Mental health support and a desire for better anti-vaping solutions are also key themes throughout.
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Emma's Nicotine Relapse Story
- Emma Chamberlain has struggled with quitting nicotine over several years, describing it as one of her hardest challenges.
- She details the difficulty of addiction and admits to a recent relapse where she has a vape in her pocket again.
Quitting Is Not Linear
- Quitting nicotine is not a linear process and expecting it to be can lead to disappointment.
- Understanding this helps normalize relapses and reduces self-blame when setbacks occur.
Cold Turkey Withdrawal Experience
- Emma quit nicotine cold turkey after California banned her previous nicotine product, enduring intense withdrawal.
- She experienced severe anxiety, dissociation, and a triggered depression during her first month without nicotine.