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Kicking Off Hypnosis for Health: 10 Practical Tips to Stop Smoking
In the debut episode of Hypnosis for Health, host Alexa sits down with clinical hypnotherapist Helena Jehnichen—also known as the Stop Smoking Lady—for a refreshingly honest conversation about the realities of quitting smoking. This new monthly series will explore how hypnosis can support better health in areas like anxiety, IBS, phobias, and more. But to kick things off, Helena shares ten straightforward tips to help you stop smoking or vaping on your own—no gimmicks, no pressure.
From shifting the way you speak about smoking (“stop thinking about quitting—decide to stop”) to subtle behavioural changes like switching hands or moving to a new smoking location, Helena explains how even small changes can break deep-rooted habits. She shares her own experience as a former smoker and how the “benefits approach”—focusing on what you gain instead of what you lose—helped her finally walk away from cigarettes. “It was about identity,” she says, describing the moment she saw an older woman smoking and realized she didn’t want to age that way.
The conversation also highlights how much time, money, and emotional energy go into smoking, often without people realizing it. Keeping a journal, switching cigarette brands, and using cash instead of cards are all techniques Helena recommends to bring more awareness to the habit. But when those tricks aren’t enough, she encourages people to reach out to a certified specialist—not just a hypnotist—who understands both the science and psychology of smoking.
To mark World No Tobacco Day on May 31st, Helena is offering free 90-minute workshops that include education, craving-buster techniques, and group hypnosis sessions. “The first step is simply believing it’s possible,” she says. You can sign up and explore more resources at flourishhypnosis.com or thestopsmokinglady.com. Future episodes of Hypnosis for Health will dive into gut-directed hypnotherapy, weight loss, and more—so stay tuned!
Helena Jehnichen, Certified Clinical Hypnotherapist
Based in Kelowna, BC, Helena is known as The Stop Smoking Lady, helping 650+ clients quit smoking or vaping—often in just one session and another 600 clients with losing weight, overcome fears, IBS and so much more. Available in-person and on Zoom worldwide.
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Ready to quit smoking for good?
✅ Download this free e-book: Ten Tips to Stop Smoking on Your Own
📅 Join a free workshop on World No Tobacco Day – May 31st!
Choose from three sessions (10:30 AM, 3:30 PM, or 7:00 PM). Limited to 20 participants per workshop, and pre-registration is required.