
Episode #66
EP66: Smoking as a Reflection of What She Felt She Deserved- Jeannie McIntire
Originally trying to be cool by smoking, Jeannie came to see the habit as anything but. She felt it kept others at a distance and carried deep shame around both the habit and her struggle to quit for good. Though she disliked it, she leaned on smoking as an emotional crutch for years. After a life crisis, Jeannie turned inward and realized the direct link between her self-esteem and smoking. Given the right opportunity, she quit in a deeply meaningful way that ultimately expanded her joy, connection, and presence in life. About Jeannie: Jeannie McIntire is the host of Growing Up Late , a podcast about reinvention, resilience, identity, and becoming who you were always meant to be, even when that becoming happens later than expected. After smoking for decades, Jeannie quit on February 2, 2012, a decision that became part of a much larger transformation in how she saw herself and what was possible for her life. Today, she brings honesty, humor, and hard-earned wisdom to conversations about personal growth, identity shifts, and creating a life you genuinely love. ✨Find Jeannie at: https://linktr.ee/jeanniemcintire Ready for Your Own Breakthrough? My personal coaching uses a heart-led framework designed to help you navigate these shifts and find lasting freedom from smoking. I currently have some open spots for one-on-one coaching. Apply Now: https://www.honoryourheart.net/application -Jessi Hartnett

