You Can Quit Smoking

EP62: Coping with Grief to Quit Smoking -Paul Statton

You Can Quit Smoking

Show Notes

Paul picked up a smoking habit in response to a relationship break up in which he felt adrift and overwhelmed by grief. Although he did manage to quit smoking, he then turned to other addictive behaviors to continue to avoid emotional pain. However, when Paul stepped on the healing path, he was able to reconnect with himself and has found purpose in helping others do the same work.

About Paul the Healing Wizard: Paul is passionate about helping people know how to free themselves from being stuck in survival mode by healing themselves naturally (no need for external products or people) … so they are empowered to be their authentic multi-dimensional selves. He helps people confidently express their magical uniqueness to the world to manifest their life visions … feeling they are worthy, appreciated & valued with a life of meaning & fulfilment … knowing they are making a major contribution to awaken humanity to divine consciousness. Paul has 30 years of experience helping people heal from 50 countries, working in international healing centres, author of 8 books and has an online school for healing with 12 courses, including training holistic healers. ✨Find Paul at: Paul’s website which includes his online school ACADEMY FOR LIFE MASTERY https://lighthouseforthesoul.thinkific.com

Self healing course : https://lighthouseforthesoul.thinkific.com/courses/listen-to-your-body-talk

Book healing session: https://healerdream.com/book-healing-session

Self-Healing Playgroup: Be Your Own Healer https://www.meetup.com/self-healingplaygroup

Facebook Self healing group https://www.facebook.com/groups/105193736608968

Healer Masterclass REPLAY link https://healerdream.com/replay-healers-masterclass

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/paul-statton-17697ba1/

Email: [email protected]

💛 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 *Use code PODCAST at checkout for 15% off. -Jessi Hartnett

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