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TürkçeRemzi Kabadayi: ‘General Practitioners Play a Key Role in Quitting Smoking’
This interview offers a perspective for healthcare professionals and general practitioners (GPs). Remzi Kabadayi states that the success of his work in the Schilderswijk district is due to close collaboration with local healthcare networks, including GPs, physiotherapists, and pharmacies. The “quit advice” from a GP is the crucial first step in motivating a patient. Kabadayi also highlights the importance of cultural sensitivity (such as using willpower during Ramadan as an example) and a holistic approach that addresses issues like debt and stress, particularly within migrant communities.
Remzi Helps People Quit Smoking in 3 Months: ‘Never Stop Trying to Quit’
This article focuses on Kabadayi’s coaching method and his philosophy of “Never stop trying to quit” (“Nooit stoppen met stoppen”). He explains that the process takes about three months on average and that a relapse should not be seen as a failure but as a learning opportunity. The report emphasizes personal motivation and the constant support the coach provides, such as being available 24/7 for clients in crisis.
Stop-Smoking Coach: ‘You’re Crazy to Let Your Money Go Up in Smoke in These Expensive Times’
This article tackles the subject from a financial angle. Kabadayi points out the irrationality of smoking during a time of high inflation and rising living costs. He makes the long-term financial damage concrete by having clients calculate that smoking a pack a day for 40 years amounts to a cost of 200,000 to 300,000 euros. The goal is to turn financial concerns into a powerful motivation to quit.
