Quit Quitting for 2025 (Part 2)

Summary: In this episode of Orange Bench Radio, Derek Poteryko continues Quit Quitting for 2025, Part 2 of a 3 part series to help overcome smoking, vaping, and other unhealthy habits. Dr. Anita Rashidi, an expert in mindfulness, joins to share insights on healing. The episode explores the “monkey brain” metaphor, where primitive urges drive addiction. Dr. Rashidi discusses how smoking and vaping create an illusion of relief, masking discomfort but not providing true peace. They emphasize reconnecting with inner peace to break free from addiction. The episode features Peter Gabriel’s “Shock the Monkey” and Better Than Ezra’s “Desperately Wanting,” both illustrating the struggle with cravings and the yearning for freedom. Dr. Rashidi also shares a meditation to help guide listeners through the recovery process.

This program originally aired on Saturday, January 18th, 2025 at 9 A.M.

Guests:

• Dr. Anita Rashidi.

Program Team:

• Dr. Derek Poteryko — Host.

• Jesse Woodward — Producer.

• Arbie Fru — Technical Assistance.

Theme Music:

• Digging in the Dirt by Retrograde

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