Uploaded December 2012 | Updated September 2026, 3 days ago
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Quitting smoking isn't a single decision — like ending any long-term relationship, there are often multiple reconciliations before a breakup sticks. When this video was made, the stats told us most teens who smoke plan to quit in their 20s. Most don't manage it until their 40s. In this video, I walk through why that gap exists and what actually helps close it.
We start with where you're at, get into the "why", and then tackle the "how" of quitting smoking.
One of the main takeaways? If it doesn't work the first time- that's not failure, that's data. Quitting smoking is a journey of relapse and resilience — so come back, try again, and add one more strategy to the mix.
This video was made a while ago but the essential messages remain the same. For more on quitting smoking talk to your family doctor or other primary care professional and check out online resources like these from Canada canada.ca/en/health-canada/campaigns/quit-smoking.html
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Dr. Mike Evans is a Professor of Family Medicine at the University of Toronto, a former Director of Special Projects in Health @Apple, and now semi-retired - a term he defines as..."having slightly more time for newsletters, whiteboards, dog walking, and beer-league hockey."
Written and Narrated by Dr. Mike Evans
Executive Producer, Dr. Mike Evans
Illustrations by Liisa Sorsa
Produced, Directed, and Photographed by Nick De Pencier
Editor, David Schmidt
Story/Graphic Facilitator, Disa Kauk
Whiteboard Construction, James Vanderkleyn
Production Assistant, Chris Niesing
Script Consultant, Hilary Cousins
©2012 Michael Evans and Mercury Films Inc.
Subscribe to the Evans Health Lab newsletter on Substack. Evidence based, illustrated, and occasionally funny. drmikeevans.substack.com
Quitting smoking isn't a single decision — like ending any long-term relationship, there are often multiple reconciliations before a breakup sticks. When this video was made, the stats told us most teens who smoke plan to quit in their 20s. Most don't manage it until their 40s. In this video, I walk through why that gap exists and what actually helps close it.
We start with where you're at, get into the "why", and then tackle the "how" of quitting smoking.
One of the main takeaways? If it doesn't work the first time- that's not failure, that's data. Quitting smoking is a journey of relapse and resilience — so come back, try again, and add one more strategy to the mix.
This video was made a while ago but the essential messages remain the same. For more on quitting smoking talk to your family doctor or other primary care professional and check out online resources like these from Canada canada.ca/en/health-canada/campaigns/quit-smoking.html
Follow Dr. Mike on:
Instagram:@docmikeevans
YouTube: @docmikeevans
LinkedIn: Michael Evans M.D.
Dr. Mike Evans is a Professor of Family Medicine at the University of Toronto, a former Director of Special Projects in Health @Apple, and now semi-retired - a term he defines as..."having slightly more time for newsletters, whiteboards, dog walking, and beer-league hockey."
Written and Narrated by Dr. Mike Evans
Executive Producer, Dr. Mike Evans
Illustrations by Liisa Sorsa
Produced, Directed, and Photographed by Nick De Pencier
Editor, David Schmidt
Story/Graphic Facilitator, Disa Kauk
Whiteboard Construction, James Vanderkleyn
Production Assistant, Chris Niesing
Script Consultant, Hilary Cousins
©2012 Michael Evans and Mercury Films Inc.
