Ep 19 - Winning Over Tobacco Addiction with Caroline Dotson The Art of Winning

Caroline Dotson is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with over ten years of experience in the field. She has worked in several specialties including child welfare investigations, substance use treatment with incarcerated persons, and treatment for Veterans with severe mental illness. She currently grows and promotes health behavior programs at a local hospital. She resides on a ranch in Arkansas with her husband and child. Caroline is a health and wellness expert who has been involved in the smoking cessation industry for over 10 years. She has worked with both smokers and pet owners to help them quit smoking, and she is passionate about educating people on the importance of quitting smoking for their own health and the health of their pets. In this podcast episode, Caroline discusses how smoking can be unhealthy for both the smoker and their pets, and she provides tips on how to quit smoking for good.
 
[00:00 - 03:38] Who is Caroline Dotson?
Caroline Dotson is a social worker who has extensive experience working with broken families. How to work with other people effectively, focusing on mirroring and having the patient's best interests at heart.  
[03:38 - 13:37] Social Worker Uses Her Grit to Bring Kids Back to Their Moms
Caroline tells the story of how she became a social worker Caroline has worked in the criminal justice system, including as a child protective services investigator The goal is not to take away children from their families or to label them as bad parents, but to help them be safe  
[13:38 - 18:39] A Veteran's Story of Appreciation and Success
She worked in a prison setting for nine years, and then transitioned to working with veterans with mental illness 10 Years of Military Humor and Success The military is a great place for humor because it can be dark The best part about the military is the humor, which helps to lighten the mood It takes a lot of hard work and education to be successful in the military social work field  
[18:40 - 21:23] How to Be a Better Listener
Listening is key to building relationships and understanding others Mirroring in Communication  
[21:24 - 28:00] Tobacco Abuse in America
One out of five Americans die from a smoking-related cause, and one out of two people with mental illness will die from tobacco Tobacco use is linked to depression, schizophrenia, and anxiety, and can worsen these conditions in those who already have them. Tobacco use is more deadly than alcohol use if the person has an alcohol-related disorder. How to Break Tobacco Addiction  
[28:01 - 43:54] How to Help Someone with A Chemical Addiction
Addiction can be applied to a variety of things, including mental and physical health issues Nicotine replacements can help people quit smoking, but they don't solve the underlying issue of addiction Provide them with clarity about what they want out of life Motivation is key to overcoming addiction Quit Smoking for the Health of Your Pets Rewarding reasons to quit smoking Meditation and mindfulness can help you find purpose in life  
[43:55 - 46:31] 3 Simple Steps to Automatic Success
Take a deep breath and make a decision can be simplified into three steps Train so that automatic behavior is learned Have a hobby that makes you happy and keeps you healthy  
[46:31 - 51:05] Closing Segment
Final words from Caroline Dotson on how to create wealth  
Connect with Caroline!
Email: cgdavid32@gmail.com
 
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