{"id":2080,"date":"2021-10-23T05:26:18","date_gmt":"2021-10-23T05:26:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/josephgiove.com\/qso\/?page_id=2080"},"modified":"2021-10-27T05:01:13","modified_gmt":"2021-10-27T05:01:13","slug":"quit-smoking-right-way-or-easy-way","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/josephgiove.com\/qso\/quit-smoking-right-way-or-easy-way\/","title":{"rendered":"Quit Smoking Right Way or Easy Way: Joseph Giove\u2019s Quit Smoking Virtual Clinic vs Allen Carr\u2019s Easy Way"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Thousands of people have bought Allen Carr\u2019s stop smoking the Easy Way book and short seminars. Some of them stopped smoking. What’s most interesting though is what happened earlier the same day that Allen Carr, himself, stopped smoking.<\/p>\n

What happened to Allen Carr sheds some light on the reason he got a self-described \u201crevelation\u201d to give up cigarettes.<\/p>\n

Alan Carr admitted that he had gone to an unnamed hypnotherapist.<\/p>\n

That\u2019s right, and in the decades that followed, before his death from lung cancer in 2006, he never mentioned the hypnotherapist by name.<\/p>\n

Carr, an accountant, had no understanding about hypnosis, other than the fact that his own wife said it was worth a try, and sent him to one.<\/p>\n

As it turned out, the hypnotherapist did enable Carr to stop smoking later that day SAME Day (July 15th 1983) even though Carr failed to credit the hypnotist with his success. <\/p>\n

According to his books, something stuck with him from those sessions with the hypnotherapist. Carr went on to write a book called, \u201cStop Smoking the Easy Way,\u201d and held some seminars before he passed away.<\/p>\n

It is wonderful that Allen Carr was such a stop smoking advocate, as thousands of people stopped smoking, at least for a while, after reading the book or going to a seminar.<\/p>\n

Actually, Carr\u2019s method is more of a mantra than a \u201cmethod.\u201d He would say that cigarettes are… \u201cnot a positive, so their absence should not be mourned.\u201d <\/p>\n

Although that theory sounds simple – even banal – Carr could easily talk about it for hours. He drained one woman into quitting: “I was bored into giving up.”<\/p>\n

Give Credit Where Credit Is Due<\/h3>\n

My point is that, rather than simply \u201ccashing in\u201d on his success that he had that day<\/i> he went to the hypnotherapist, Carr could have at least given that hypnotherapist and hypnotherapy a little credit<\/a><\/i> before he, the world’s self proclaimed anti-smoking guru, became a millionaire as a result of his marketing efforts.<\/p>\n

He never really had an understanding for clinical hypnosis and didn’t realize the hypnotist that he saw earlier that day had unplugged some of the triggers that helped him walk away from cigarettes.<\/p>\n

Once again, clearly something stuck with him from his hypnosis sessions, otherwise he wouldn\u2019t have quit that very same day.<\/p>\n

Clinical Hypnosis vs \u201cLight Visualization\u201d<\/h3>\n

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What was it, then?<\/p>\n

In the simplest terms, clinical hypnosis places the seeds of different and positive thoughts and habits deep in your mind during the hypnotic trance, and sooner or later, those changes take root and prosper.<\/p>\n

Clinical hypnosis<\/a> is not just visual hocus pocus. It\u2019s the practical application of neuroscience. There’s a big difference between \u201clight visualization\u201d and clinical hypnosis, which of course, an accountant wouldn\u2019t know. <\/p>\n

I\u2019m actually glad that people are serious enough about stopping smoking that they would take the time to read up on the subject.<\/p>\n

I\u2019ve helped thousands of people over the last 30+ years become former smokers by educating them about nicotine’s addictive hook and using clinical hypnosis and neural reprogramming in a very systematic, effective way.<\/p>\n

Choosing the Right Way Over the Easy Way<\/h3>\n

More than half of the people I\u2019ve helped have either tried Allen Carr’s \u201cmethod,\u201d or read part of it and decided that they wanted to do it the right way, and not just the easy way \u201cagain.\u201d<\/p>\n

Every time someone tries and fails with another attempt at stopping smoking it gets harder and harder. It deepens the addictive hook in the brain so that opting to take the easy way out is not the right way, and makes quitting subsequently more difficult. There is no need to set yourself up for failure.<\/p>\n

Simply, the easy way isn’t necessarily the most effective way to quit. You need to quit the right way for it to stick. My Quit Smoking Virtual Clinic<\/a><\/i> helps you quit for the long run, not just the short term. <\/p>\n

Real People, Real Endorsements<\/h3>\n

Celebrity endorsements are just silly. Think about it. How can they be verified by the average person? Did the celebrity pay, did they read the book, did they take the seminar, have private coaching, were they paid for the endorsement? I\u2019m sure that some have stopped, but certainly not all of them. We\u2019ll never know.<\/p>\n

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What we do know is that celebrities are all trying to improve their image, and the image of them smoking is very bad PR for them and their incomes. Are you supposed to ring up Sir Richard Branson and ask him if he\u2019s still smoking or not?<\/p>\n

Also, it doesn\u2019t take much Googling to see videos of the beautiful actress Goldie Hawn smoking in 2015 backstage with her daughter, Kate Hudson, when she supposedly stopped with the Easy Way prior to 2011.<\/p>\n

Anything that\u2019s marketed as an easy remedy for a stubborn addiction like nicotine is probably not going to last. Otherwise everyone would have done it and there\u2019d be no smokers.<\/p>\n

Unsolicited endorsements from real people<\/a>, like you and me, are more trustworthy than celebrity gossip. None of mine are solicited and all are from typical people without the privilege of celebrity.<\/p>\n

Price Comparison<\/h3>\n

My program is all inclusive and comprehensive. We don\u2019t leave you high and dry when you may need us…not when it\u2019s convenient for someone else.<\/p>\n

My Quit Smoking Virtual Clinic<\/a> has a 100% success rate provided the person doesn\u2019t give up her or his desire to quit. This is because I give them Lifetime Access to the Virtual Clinic vs limited access<\/b> offered by the Allen Carr people.<\/p>\n

If you need a backup seminar from the Easy Way \u201cfacilitators\u201d you will need to do it when it is convenient for them, not necessarily for you. <\/p>\n

The Allen Carr people\u2019s quit smoking group seminars are 5-6 hours long, and cost \u201cFROM\u201d $450 (Red Flag: not sure why that says FROM, and doesn\u2019t simply give the price range and explanation of the higher than $450 possibility).<\/p>\n

If you want a single one-on-one session with a facilitator there, the price starts FROM $1795. The \u201ctrained\u201d facilitators are trained by who? What type of training? What type of medical endorsements are there? Do they just simply read a script after you\u2019ve given them your hard earned money? These are many important questions to ask, and these are some that should be asked and answered, in my opinion.<\/p>\n

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My Virtual Clinic is $197 with lifetime access, and has a 60-day money back guarantee.<\/p>\n

My Private Coaching program is one-on-one, and not a group of strangers that you may not want to know your business. It is $897 for life, not \u201cfrom\u201d $897; this includes lifetime access to the aforementioned Virtual Clinic, not limited access to assistance as their online videos may not be there for you after 30 days. Why Pay again? <\/p>\n

A True Advocate for Smokers\u2019 Health<\/h3>\n

Remember, Allen Carr was initially an accountant who smoked.<\/p>\n

He certainly became an ambassador to raise awareness about stopping smoking, and I\u2019m sure he did his best to help the masses, but he, himself, is no longer with us.<\/p>\n

What\u2019s important is that it’s really about the science of stopping smoking, not just the claims and scripts written by a former smoker trying to make a buck on the multi-billion dollar tobacco industry.<\/p>\n

I seriously doubt that the facilitators of these \u201cmethods\u201d have 30+ years experience like I do in the neuroscience of quitting smoking. Certainly not 30+ years experience as a Clinical Hypnotist.<\/p>\n

I am not here to put down someone else\u2019s program versus mine. I am just pointing out the differences that may not be obvious to someone desperate to quit smoking or vaping.<\/p>\n

In the end, whatever it takes to stop smoking for GOOD<\/a> is the way to do it, and I completely support every legitimate therapist\u2019s method and approach to do that. <\/p>\n

But most people\u2019s goal is to not simply stop smoking for the time being, but to quit for good, and get healthier in the process.<\/p>\n

That\u2019s why I have been an advocate for smokers\u2019 health and freedom for over 30 years. My commitment is unswerving.<\/p>\n

The Science of Nicotine Addiction and Quitting Smoking<\/h3>\n

So what is the science of stopping smoking?<\/p>\n

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First of all, Clinical Hypnosis<\/i> is the key when combining the power of neural reprogramming with neuroscience.<\/p>\n

My background<\/a> working with NASA and heading a biomedical research firm, before<\/i> I became a clinic hypnotist 30+ years ago, gave me a unique perspective on how our brains and bodies work together for optimal health and recovery.<\/p>\n

Nicotine stimulates neurotransmitters that our brains and bodies naturally produce, like acetylcholine. Over time, our acetylcholine receptors adapt to this poisonous surrogate.<\/p>\n

This adaptation confuses the brain, and begins rewarding us with \u201cgood\u201d feelings for inhaling the poisonous smoke, something nature never intended for the brain\u2019s reward circuitry.<\/p>\n

When the nicotine wears off, the brain is now seeking a level of neurotransmitter stimulation that it can\u2019t possibly produce naturally, thus leading to withdrawal symptoms and so-called \u201ccravings.\u201d<\/p>\n

When we smoke another cigarette trying to get rid of these withdrawal symptoms, we reinforce the confusion in the brain, causing us to mistakenly believe that we need that next puff to feel normal again.<\/p>\n

This neurochemical process in the brain reinforces also the behavioral aspects leading to the habit.<\/p>\n

This is the tedious cycle of nicotine addiction.<\/p>\n

The neurological and behavioral aspects of being hooked on nicotine, smoking, vaping, and chewing have multiple layers, both conscious and subconscious. All these layers must be addressed if we are to quit smoking permanently and completely.<\/p>\n

In the last 30 years, I have helped thousands of people worldwide defeat addiction and quit smoking, addressing all these layers, by combining the power of neural reprogramming with neuroscience. This is what clinical hypnosis does. \u201cLight visualization\u201d does not. Period.<\/p>\n

Detoxification & Repair Nutritional Guidance<\/h3>\n

I also include, at no extra charge, Detoxification & Repair Nutritional Guidance. This normally would cost over $100 on it\u2019s own, but it\u2019s included with my program. To minimize withdrawal, and speed up your recovery, both mentally and physically, these specific recommendations are invaluable.<\/p>\n

Stress, Anxiety Relief Included<\/h3>\n

One of the most common triggers for smoking is stress and anxiety. That\u2019s why I also include, at no extra charge, Stress Mastery & “Dolphin Breathing Technique” sessions.<\/p>\n

These would normally be $600 but are also included.<\/p>\n

These sessions help you discover how to reduce stress and anxiety, heal the damage to your lungs and heart, breathe easier, and relax the jitters that can come with quitting within 72 hours or less.<\/p>\n

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Smoking Relapse Sessions<\/h3>\n

Let\u2019s face it, on the road to full recovery from smoking, life happens, and we get too stressed or have too much to drink and we reach for that \u201cone\u201d cigarette or puff, thinking it will help. Unfortunately, that activates those old neural pathways that suck us right back into the addictive cycle.<\/p>\n

This is why I also include relapse and relapse-prevention sessions at no charge. It\u2019s also why I give Lifetime Access, so if you do relapse, you have the support whenever you need it…forever.<\/p>\n

Lifetime Access vs Limited Access<\/h3>\n

In my view, offering limited access to the \u201ceasy way\u201d shows lack of confidence in their customers\u2019 success. If they were confident, why would they limit access?<\/p>\n

I designed my Quit Smoking Virtual Clinic<\/a> to capture what I do one-on-one with people in-person at my San Francisco clinic. Everyone who opts for my program becomes a client of my Virtual Clinic who I commit to for life.<\/p>\n

Me — a committed 30+ year veteran expert in helping people break free from nicotine addiction — not a trainee or inexperienced contractor trying to make a living.<\/p>\n

That\u2019s why my program comes with Lifetime Access<\/b>, not just for the core quit smoking program but also for the:<\/p>\n