Ep. 168: She Quit Alcohol, Weed, and Cigarettes… Here’s What Happened (w/ Jessi Hartnett)

In this episode, Sara sits down with Jessi Hartnett, host of the Honor Your Heart Podcast, to talk about breaking free from cigarettes, weed, and alcohol, and what it really takes to stay free. Jessi shares her journey from perfectionism and burnout to healing, revealing how substances were never the real problem – they were the solution she used to cope. Together, they unpack the emotional roots of addiction, the surprising challenges of quitting weed, and why true freedom comes from learning how to meet your needs in healthier ways. If you’ve ever felt stuck in a cycle of numbing out, this episode will help you understand what’s really going on and how to start reconnecting with your authentic self.

What You’ll Learn

• Why perfectionism and workaholism often fuel substance use
• The emotional rollercoaster behind drinking, smoking, and using weed
• The truth about weed withdrawal that no one talks about
• Why quitting all substances at once can sometimes be more effective
• How anger can actually help you break free
• The difference between external success and internal peace
• Why lasting change requires inner work, not just willpower

Key Takeaway

You’re not just quitting a substance—you’re learning how to come back to yourself.

Connect with Jessi

• Connect with Jessi Hartnett on social media (@honor_your_heart)
• You Can Quit Smoking Podcast - https://www.honoryourheart.net/podcast
• www.honoryourheart.net
• Honor Your Heart: Your Path to Stop Smoking and Stay Stopped - https://a.co/d/0iIIsM2w

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Remember, you only get one life. The question isn’t “why quit?” It’s “why stay disconnected from it?”

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