Oriya.

stop battling. start remembering.

Oriya Pollak

You’re not addictedto the habit,just the story.

@oriya.live on Instagram41.1K followers2.3M monthly reach β†—

You're not addicted to the habit, just the story.

For thirty years I hid behind substances and spiritual tools. The more I battled, the stronger it got. What set me free was not a better fight. It was picking up the pen.

The habit is the prop. The battle is the plot. The way out is creating, not fighting.

Today I make daily videos on how to stop battling and start remembering. You bring your questions. I answer.

Instagram followers and reach as of Nov 5, 2026. Testimonials counted from the comments and messages I read.

What you told me.

The first days

19 messages

My note: β€œDon't beat yourself up. We all have our journey.”

β€œOn day 2. Last night was rough Feeling good”
β€œI quit 2 days ago. I think I needed to hear this so thank you good sir.”
β€œToday is day 2 of my 30 no weee challenge and this video was exactly what I needed. I've been battling every day with the decision, decided to make a plan and stick with it. I wish everyone else luck on their journey. Thanks for sharing πŸ™πŸ»β€
β€œI'm on day 3 without weed,and to be honest, I feel more free now.... I'm not blaming the plant, but my nervous system is resetting... I'm doing a lot of breathwork as well πŸ™ŒπŸ»β€
β€œ6 days off weed, my mouth feels good when I wake up, my dreams are POWERFUL and my rest actually starting to feel like rest. Day 3 was hardest for me, I really was not myself... so very interesting!”
β€œI stopped for 3 days and realised just how much of my life was cantered around it. And I had a lot more time on my hands.”

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Stop battling. Start creating.

What Quitting Actually Feels Like

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Real messages from people who stopped battling. Plus my reminders in your inbox.

Remembership

Support my art. I'll remind you who you are. Something from me every day, on WhatsApp or by email. Bonus: we meet live once a week. I announce the time by email and WhatsApp.

Remind Me

A flash session, up to 45 minutes with me, live. Real truth, real quick. Bring a question, or come for a reminder.

One-on-One + Week With Me

One hour with me, live. Then daily check-ins for a week.

Ask Me Anything

How can I make your life better? Send your question. I answer on camera.

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The story under the habit.

The messages above are the proof. Here is the fit.

  • You're not addicted to the habit, you're addicted to the story.
  • Stop battling, start creating.
  • Quitting weed without the battle.
  • The story under the habit: body, mind, spirit, heart.
  • Channeling, plainly.
  • Creativity as the way out.
Format
Remote. Descript, Zoom, or Riverside.
Where
Georgia, Eastern Time.
Style
Questions-driven. You ask, I answer.

Book me: oriya@stopbattling.com

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