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Vaping Isn’t the Safer Exit You Were Promised Many people turn to vaping with good intentions.They want to quit smoking.They want to protect their health.They want an exit. And for a while, vaping can feel like progress. But for a growing number of people, vaping hasn’t become a bridge away from nicotine—it’s become a deeper, harder-to-shift trap. This isn’t an alarmist post.It ’s a calm look at what’s actually happening for many vapers, and why so many tell me they feel mor

If you’ve been thinking about stopping smoking or vaping, January is one of the best times to do it — and not because of willpower or New Year hype. Summer naturally supports change. Your body wants fresh air You’re already drinking more water Routines soften, stress shifts The mind is more open to reset Smoking and vaping are habit loops , not character flaws. They live in the automatic part of the brain — the part that responds to cues like stress, breaks, boredom, or rew

Quitting smoking isn’t just about willpower. Some of my clients tell me stories from their lives that prove they have tremendous grit and fortitude. But they can't just decide to stop smoking and make it happen. It is called the Intention Behaviour Gap. We intend one thing and do another. That's where hypnosis works. Rather than persuade the conscious mind to try harde, it bypasses it, and speaks to your deeper subconscious mind. What I've learnt is that you do consciously h

Why cheap illegal tobacco is putting locals at risk — and why now is the time to quit for good. Over the past year, NSW Police and NSW Health have intensified their raids on illegal tobacco shops — including right here on the Central Coast. Large quantities of unregulated cigarettes, vapes and even bags of cash have been seized, and several operators have been charged. These raids are happening for a reason: Illegal tobacco isn’t just “cheap smokes.” It’s unregulated, potenti

​ The end of cheap cigarettes   Something big just happened, and if you or someone you care about smokes or vapes,  you’re going to want to pay attention. ​ What’s gone down ​ A joint operation by the NSW Police Force, NSW Health and the Australian Border Force, operating under what they call Strike Force Franklin — has charged four people in connection with what’s believed to be a large-scale illegal tobacco and vape network. The haul? Over 1.9 million illicit cigarettes, mo