FILE - In this April 16, 2019 file photo, a woman exhales while vaping from a Juul pen e-cigarette in Vancouver, Wash. Schools have been wrestling with how to balance discipline with treatment in their response to the soaring numbers of vaping students. Using e-cigarettes, often called vaping, has now overtaken smoking traditional cigarettes in popularity among students, says the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Last year, one in five U.S. high school students reported vaping the previous month, according to a CDC survey. (AP Photo/Craig Mitchelldyer)
Asia Tabb is the Host and Producer for WITF’s The Spark.
She began her start in radio when she joined legendary radio/ host producer, Doc Christian. She worked closely with Doc for her role on “The Gospel Express, on WHOV 88.1 FM and was a host for “Unrestricted Praise” at Praise FM.
Previously she was an anchor in Shreveport, Louisiana at KTAL/KMSS. Asia also worked as a Multi-Media Journalist at WHP-TV here in Harrisburg, PA.
Asia got her break into news at KTVO in Ottumwa, Ia. While the 2020 caucuses were gearing up. Asia followed many candidates through their campaign trail from Senator Cory Booker, Congresswoman Tulsi Gabbard, and 46th President of the United States Joe Biden.
Asia was born and raised in Norfolk, Va. She graduated from Old Dominion University in 2018 with a major in Communications.
Asia is extremely friendly so don’t be afraid to say hi if you see her out and about.
FILE - In this April 16, 2019 file photo, a woman exhales while vaping from a Juul pen e-cigarette in Vancouver, Wash. Schools have been wrestling with how to balance discipline with treatment in their response to the soaring numbers of vaping students. Using e-cigarettes, often called vaping, has now overtaken smoking traditional cigarettes in popularity among students, says the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Last year, one in five U.S. high school students reported vaping the previous month, according to a CDC survey. (AP Photo/Craig Mitchelldyer)
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Pam Miller, a UPMC Tobacco Cessation Health Educator, joined The Spark to talk about busting myths around smoking and providing practical advice for those looking to quit. Sharing her experience, Miller emphasized the importance of starting with a plan and seeking support. “The first steps I recommend is talking to your primary care doctor… they know your complete medical history and can help guide you with medications or strategies,” she said. “Even if you don’t have a doctor right now, you can start by writing down what your plan looks like—when, where, and how you’ll make changes.”
Miller also highlighted the role friends and family play in supporting someone through the quitting process. “Positive support has shown to really help people in this journey… having that open conversation about what helps and what doesn’t, and maybe changing routines to avoid triggers, can make a big difference,” she explained. She stressed that patience is key, acknowledging that people are ready to quit at different times and what works for one person may not work for another.
Addressing the challenge of staying motivated, Miller noted that quitting can be overwhelming because smoking often becomes part of a person’s daily routine. “Different things help different people… for most people, it’s a process of adaptation, getting used to new routines, and having a clear plan,” she said. Her advice reinforces that quitting smoking isn’t a one-size-fits-all journey, but with planning, support, and persistence, it is achievable.
