Mind Games, Cigars, and Acid Reflux – Kill The Can Podcast (Episode 9)

Will you ever stop thinking about dip?

Can you “just have a cigar” and still be quit?

Why does heartburn sometimes get worse after quitting nicotine?

In this episode, Chewie answers some of the most common (and dangerous) rationalizations quitters face. He breaks down why switching delivery methods isn’t quitting, how “just one” leads back to Day One, and shares personal experience with reflux and ER visits early in his quit.

If you’re struggling with cravings, anxiety, or weird physical symptoms after quitting — this episode will help.

100% nicotine free. No substitutions. No loopholes.

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Timestamps

00:00 – Intro
01:11 – Answering common quit questions
02:23 – Will I ever stop thinking about dip?
03:30 – What long-term freedom actually feels like
05:54 – Can cigars, vaping, or pouches help you quit?
08:00 – The “bachelor party” rationalization
08:53 – Addiction analogy: why “just one” fails
10:22 – How one cigar turns into Day One
12:41 – Heartburn & reflux after quitting
13:52 – ER visits: Thought it was a heart attack
15:45 – Why reflux can worsen after quitting
17:56 – Stress, withdrawal & recovery
18:43 – When to talk to a doctor
19:22 – Wrap-up

Recorded on February 17th, 2023