Best BFRB Podcasts (2024)

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How to help a child with a body focused repetitive behaviour (BFRB) 25:14

5h ago25:14

25:14

Does your child chronically pick their skin or pull out their hair? Are you a dedicated parent who wants to learn how to best support them in healing and leaving this self-destructive behavior behind? (Probably, or you wouldn't be reading this) Then this is the episode for you! Listen in and learn what you should and SHOULDN'T do and the KEY factor…

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5: The struggle of INCONSISTENCY and how to conquer it 37:15

3d ago37:15

37:15

Learn the brain science behind motivation and how you can use it to become consistent in healing from your BFRB! (body focused repetitive behaviour life chronic skin picking, hear pulling, nail biting) We all know the struggle of "consistency" on this healing journey. It's like we KNOW what we should probably be doing but how do we stick to it long…

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4: ACNE! You don't have to have perfect skin to be free from chronic skin picking 38:53

28d ago38:53

38:53

Acne is a very real trigger for those of us with dermatillomania... The great news is, you don't have to have perfect skin BEFORE you find freedom from skin picking! In this episode, I share with you a highly effective strategy to help you pave the path to freedom DESPITE what your skin is doing.By Raffaela

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3: STRESS and how it's both the CAUSE and the CURE for body focused repetitive behaviours 33:45

27d ago33:45

33:45

Rest assured, if we didn't experience stress we wouldn't be picking apart our skin or pulling out our hair! In this episode we dive into the difference between regular stress and chronic stress and how you can become more resilient to it so that you can break free from this self-destructive behaviour and TRANSFORM your life. Gain access to your Pro…

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2: Feeling stuck, toxic shame, and how you can FINALLY move forward in your healing 22:58

1M ago22:58

22:58

*BFRB = Body Focused Repetitive Behaviour* *AKA = chronic skin picking, hair pulling, nail biting, and cheek biting* We often think that if we could "just stop" picking our skin or pulling our hair that life will get exponentially better... But instead of "just stopping" we find ourselves stuck in the cycle of wishing we could, trying, relapsing, a…

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1: How understanding the origins of your BFRB will help you to transform your life 34:48

2M ago34:48

34:48

*BFRB = Body Focused Repetitive Behaviour* *AKA = chronic skin picking, hair pulling, nail biting, and cheek biting* Questions people with a BFRB ask themselves... WHY did I develop this disorder? WHY can't I "just stop"?? WHERE do I start with healing??? All these questions can be answered by understanding the origins of your BFRB. With this knowl…

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Ep 34. FINALE - Hot Water in the Morning 1:17:43

3M ago1:17:43

1:17:43

The Finale episode of Fidget. Listen for life and show updates. IG: @hotwaterinthemorning IG: @fidgetpodcast https://fidgetpodcast.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Alyssa Coscarelli (Alyssainthecity) shares her personal experience with skin picking disorder 40:10

12M ago40:10

40:10

Dermatillomania (skin picking disorder) can affect many of us, but it's not so often that we know of others sharing the same or very similar experience. Especially those we follow, are inspired by and look to for confidence and style. That's why this episode's conversation with Alyssa Coscarelli - commonly known as @alyssainthecity - is a special o…

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Chatting with BFRB Coach & Mental Health Consultant Chaille DeFaria 44:41

1y ago44:41

44:41

In this episode, I speak to Chaille DeFaria, who is an Mental Health Consultant and BFRB Coach. Before helping so many people with their body focused repetitive behaviors, Chaille experienced her own compulsions through hair-pulling (trichotillomania). I thoroughly enjoyed chatting with Chaille - even getting a little teary-eyed! I hope you enjoy t…

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Ep 33. Do you want to make a snowball 1:03:49

1y ago1:03:49

1:03:49

Am I bored of my BFRB? What is intentional peer support? How can we move from helping to learning together? How to advocate for BFRBs? Fly fly nothing’s perfect! Guest: Jen - @origamistoryclub IG: @fidgetpodcast https://fidgetpodcast.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.By Jason Yu

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Listen to this BEFORE skin picking 26:20

1y ago26:20

26:20

A listener got in touch on Instagram and asked for an episode to be created for what to listen to BEFORE skin picking. What a great idea! So here it is! I hope it helps you on your dermatillomania journey and let me know your thoughts. Are you feeling tempted to give into the skin picking devil today? Give this a listen a try my personal favourite …

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My experience with CANCER and skin picking disorder 28:11

1y ago28:11

28:11

This is a different kind of episode as I discuss my current circumstance: navigating breast cancer and the treatment against it. Cancer of any kind is frightening as the enemy is within you. You’re forced to learn a different way of living and a new version of yourself. Along with treatment can come some nasty side effects including - in my experie…

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Ep 32. When will my reflection show 58:58

1y ago58:58

58:58

What is the overlap between BFRBs and trauma? What are the stages of change? How do we help clients set expectations? Do people know what they are signing up for when they start therapy? Guest: Lisa Conway, PhD - Exposuretherapychicago.com IG: @fidgetpodcast https://fidgetpodcast.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

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Ep 31. Bird set free 1:00:57

1y ago1:00:57

1:00:57

What is the overlap between boxing and therapy? What sets the psychodynamic approach apart? What can animals teach us about our BFRB? What role does attachment play in managing BFRBs? Guest: Stacy Nakell, LCSW - @stacynakell_lscw - stacynakell.com IG: @fidgetpodcast https://fidgetpodcast.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more informat…

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Ep 30. Hold on loosely 57:19

1+ y ago57:19

57:19

How does psychological flexibility help us? What am I overfixated on? How can I live to my values? Guest: Pam Katz, LCSW - Northshorementalwellness.com IG: @fidgetpodcast https://fidgetpodcast.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.By Jason Yu

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Ep 29. Close my eyes and swung 59:26

1+ y ago59:26

59:26

What has forced me to confront my mental health? How honest am I with myself? Can we be excited about our challenges? Have I overextended myself? How long does it take to become fluent with our own bodies? Guest: Eric Callison @arbre.de.deuil IG: @fidgetpodcast https://fidgetpodcast.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

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Ep 28. Special Low Fuel Light Edition 1:03:58

1+ y ago1:03:58

1:03:58

What are my standards compared to that of others? What is the danger of a single story? Why do we cringe about something we made in our past? What are our creative defence mechanisms? Guests: Cheyenne IG @skinpicking_illustrator Thomas https://2022festival.vaff.org/product/international-canadian-animated-shorts/ IG: @fidgetpodcast https://fidgetpod…

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Ep 27. Let me see what spring is like 1:16:36

1+ y ago1:16:36

1:16:36

Is mental health accessible to everyone? What isn't affected by our BFRB? How do we gaslight our own experience? How do we build trust with ourselves? Guest: Joyce @pullyoselftogether IG: @fidgetpodcast https://fidgetpodcast.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.By Jason Yu and Adele Therias

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Ep 26. I jumped across 1:10:41

1+ y ago1:10:41

1:10:41

How can I help others understand the BFRB experience? Would I be less anxious if I had more money? How far along am I on my journey? Guest: Myes @mylesdunnephoto IG: @fidgetpodcast https://fidgetpodcast.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.By Jason Yu and Adele Therias

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Noémie shares her experience with skin picking disorder and the lack of Black representation 52:16

1+ y ago52:16

52:16

PLEASE excuse how late this episode is! I have a back-log of wonderful guest episodes but personal life has decided to play a main character, recently. Thank you for your patience! In this episode, I chat to the wonderful Noémie who is based in Paris, France. After a chat on social media, it was clear this conversation was essential towards growth …

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Ep 25. Standing up there caught in the spotlight 1:13:37

2y ago1:13:37

1:13:37

Do I have performance anxiety? Does thinking in a different langauge change how I view myself? How have I defined gross? How do I look for patterns? Am I a nerd? Guest: Anja @bfrbcoping IG: @fidgetpodcast https://fidgetpodcast.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.By Jason Yu and Adele Therias

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Ep 24. You and I can both get jobs 57:02

2y ago57:02

57:02

How much can we plan? How much risk can we tolerate? Who should we protect? How can we understand each other? Guests: Wu Xiao IG: @fidgetpodcast https://fidgetpodcast.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.By Jason Yu and Adele Therias

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Ways to reduce ACNE with Holistic Nutritionist and Acne Expert, Meg Gaic! 35:03

2y ago35:03

35:03

Sorry for the delay - it's been a busy month personally. But HERE is the next episode! What a super informative conversation with Get Glow Method founder, Meg Gaic. After a failed attempt at accutane a couple of years back, I had my own questions about acne and boy, did I learn some new stuff about it. I hope you enjoy this episode and if you'd lik…

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Ep 23. A true survivor feeling like a little kid 37:45

2y ago37:45

37:45

What conversations have we been waiting to have? How can we help each other? How do we look for answers? What do we wish we could say to each other? Does anyone like being interviewed? Guests: Wu Xiao IG: @fidgetpodcast https://fidgetpodcast.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

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Talking to MISS AMERICA Emma Broyles about her compulsive skin picking journey 35:28

2y ago35:28

35:28

In this week's episode, I chat with Emma Broyles, also known as Miss America 2022 who shares her journey with dermatillomania and what helps her to manage it, during her travels and duties as pageant queen. Emma is the first Korean-American to win the award, but also the first to openly discuss her battle with dermatillomania, which she had mention…

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Ep 22. It starts in my toes 26:54

2y ago26:54

26:54

What's down those internet wormholes? If we try everything, what will stick? How can we build healthy habits? What would happen if we lowered expectations for ourselves? Guests: Lindsay Carson IG: @fidgetpodcast https://fidgetpodcast.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.By Jason Yu and Adele Therias

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SEASON 2 IS HERE! Managing skin picking - Michelle Peters shares her journey! 45:52

2y ago45:52

45:52

So pleased to be back with a NEW season of the Dermatillo-Diaries! This time, I'm chatting with Michelle Peters from Manitoba, Canada, who has successfully managed her skin picking compulsions and wanted to explain her journey towards it. I hope you enjoy this episode and if you'd like to reach out to Michelle, you can do so by Instagram and via em…

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Ep 21. You've got a friend 59:32

2y ago59:32

59:32

Why do we find ourselves revisiting the same topics over and over again? How to we pinpoint the language for our feelings? How do we integrate pain as part of the recovery process? How do we hold other people responsible? How do we choose our responses in the moment? IG: @fidgetpodcast https://fidgetpodcast.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/priva…

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Ep 20. Remember those walls I built 1:01:24

2y ago1:01:24

1:01:24

What do secrets do to us? Is everything I believe true? What I feel when I hear my own life come out of other people's lives? How can we see the beauty of our own nervous system? Is it my job to please everyone? What is the value of self-doubt? How do we get in touch with our own skills? How do we integrate the different facets? What am I trying to…

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Ep 19. A person that's not even me 50:23

2+ y ago50:23

50:23

How do we set boundaries? How do we practice them? How can we know when they are stepped on? What do we do when they are? Guests: Jo Elizalde, boundary setter Eric Callison @arbre.de.deuil IG: @fidgetpodcast https://fidgetpodcast.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.By Jason Yu and Adele Therias

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Ep 18. Don't let a day go wasted 1:03:36

2+ y ago1:03:36

1:03:36

Why do we let the paints sit in the basement? What has a mind of its own? Why is it important to have colour in our life? How can we find our voice? How can we practice imperfection? What keeps you present? Featured guest: Allison Dawrant, @artbyalimac IG: @fidgetpodcast https://fidgetpodcast.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more inf…

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Ep 17. Good Rocky's Revival 31:10

2+ y ago31:10

31:10

Why do I know so much about wigs? What value am I putting on my body? Where is this negative self talk coming from? How have I held myself back? Guests: Joyce Tran @pullyoselftogether Barbara Lally @thetrichsterdiaries IG: @fidgetpodcast https://fidgetpodcast.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

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Ep 16. I really do think you're strong enough now 1:00:15

2+ y ago1:00:15

1:00:15

Who is the pilot? Who is at fault? What can replace shame? What is more satisfying than a BFRB? How do we organize ourselves? When am I allowed to pull? Featured guest: Ellen Crupi, Director of Awareness at Habit Aware Watch this 4min video to learn how the Habit Aware bracelet works https://youtu.be/nMKQM6zG54w Receive 10% off your order with the …

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Ep 15. Lean on me 29:00

2+ y ago29:00

29:00

Did I know what I was doing? Why am I sharing my story? What version of myself do I get to know now? Guests: Barbara Lally @thetrichsterdiaries Eric Maniloff @techgripes Lauren McKeaney @pickingmefdn Gordon IG: @fidgetpodcast https://fidgetpodcast.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

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Being an on-screen ACTOR with compulsive skin picking - Award-winner Natasha Negovanlis discusses her dermatillomania journey 51:14

2+ y ago51:14

51:14

Hello and welcome to another episode of the Dermatillo-diaries! Today I have with me a very special guest, Natasha Negovanlis. Natasha is a Canadian Screen Award winning actress, as well as a writer and producer, based out of Toronto, Canada who gained popularity for playing the “broody lesbian vampire” Carmilla in the series and movie of the same …

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Ep 14. There will be an answer 1:01:15

2+ y ago1:01:15

1:01:15

What are the underlying conditions of our BFRBs? How do you meet yourself with compassion? What we use as reminders? What does pain push us to do? Featured guest: Aneela Idnani, cofounder of Habit Aware Watch this 4min video to learn how the Habit Aware bracelet works https://youtu.be/nMKQM6zG54w Receive 10% off your order with the promo code FIDGE…

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Chatting to Picking Me Foundation Founder and CEO, Lauren McKeaney 40:33

2+ y ago40:33

40:33

Hello and welcome to another episode of the Dermatillo-diaries! Today I have with me a very special guest, CEO and Founder of Picking Me Foundation, Lauren McKeaney. Founded in August 2016 and through Lauren’s efforts, Picking Me Foundation NFP is the only donor-supported nonprofit dedicated to advocating Dermatillomania (Skin Picking Disorder) for…

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IT'S BFRB WEEK - Chatting with LICENSED PSYCHOTHERAPIST Karen Pickett LMFT on skin picking and other BFRBs 45:29

2+ y ago45:29

45:29

WHAT a conversation! I learned so much after speaking with the wonderful Karen Pickett LMFT on compulsive skin picking and BFRBs. As October 1-7 is BFRB week, we thought it would be a great opportunity to discuss body focused repetitive behaviours in more detail. Karen’s amazing knowledge as a licensed psychotherapist, as well as both work and pers…

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Ep 13. I wrote it ten times or more 21:47

2+ y ago21:47

21:47

What are the roots of my BFRB? Why do I make things so hard for myself? Is my list going to end? Why do I not know how to ask for help? Featured guests: Saharra Dixon @dramatichealtheducator Alli Dwyer @allidwy Mishel Andrashuna @skinstorieswithmish Gordon Megan Hunt @mhmeganhunt Eric Callison @arbre.de.deuil IG: @fidgetpodcast https://fidgetpodca…

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My skin prepping TIPS for events! - FACE & BODY 43:59

2+ y ago43:59

43:59

In this episode, I wanted to discuss the ways I prepare my skin and mental state, for an event. Any large event - whether its a birthday party, summer bbq, wedding or prom, may require you to dress up in attire which is less casual and more formal. With this being said, some outfits may showcase areas of the skin you usually pick and could feel fea…

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Ep 12. Hello derma, my old friend 1:00:16

2+ y ago1:00:16

1:00:16

How do parents perceive BFRBs? How we self-soothe? How we appreciate things? How do we police our emotions? How do we set boundaries? Featured Guest: Susan, the heart-shaped rock collector IG: @fidgetpodcast https://fidgetpodcast.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.By Jason Yu and Adele Therias

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Yael shares her skin-picking journey and understanding TRIGGERS 50:55

2+ y ago50:55

50:55

In this episode, I chat to Los Angeles-based Yael, on what has helped her compulsive skin picking. From CBT and visiting a dermatologist, to helpful additions such as assorted thimblettes and Philip Hue light bulbs which are phone-operated through Wifi (great for when you're wanting to take charge of triggers such as bright lights!). We also chat a…

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Board-certified DERMATOLOGIST, Dr Karhade MD FAAD, talks skin-picking 39:36

2+ y ago39:36

39:36

I had SO much fun speaking with Dr Kaveri Karhade around the subject of compulsive skin picking. Dr Karhade MD FAAD, is a board-certified Dermatologist who is based in San Francisco, and has been featured in Allure and Women's Health. In this conversation, we discuss topics such as compulsive skin picking, how to take care of skin post-picking, hel…

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Ep 11. Life, love, and everything in between 56:53

2+ y ago56:53

56:53

When in a relationship do you bring up your mental health? How do we let mental health define us? What have been our experiences with medication? How does our mental health get in the way? Featured guest: Lucas Frost IG: @fidgetpodcast https://fidgetpodcast.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

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Speaking with Dermatillomania author and advocate, Angela Hartlin 1:05:21

2+ y ago1:05:21

1:05:21

I thoroughly enjoyed speaking with Angela Hartlin on compulsive skin picking, after reading her amazing book, 'Forever Marked: A Dermatillomania Diary' which documents her years of skin picking struggle and self-discovery. Whilst juggling being a new mother and living with chronic pain, Angela openly supports and encourages others in the skin picki…

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Ep 10. Lop the whole thing off 29:39

2+ y ago29:39

29:39

A Fidget experiment, and this time there are professionals! Why is it hard to go to counselling? Why is counselling hard? What are some ideas to make counselling more successful? Featured guests: Pam Katz, Licensed Clinical Social Worker - https://northshorementalwellness.com/. Kathryn Atkinson, Registered Clinical Counsellor - https://islandclinic…

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Ep 9. The palm reader 54:19

3y ago54:19

54:19

At what point does a behaviour become a BFRB? What did we do to cover up our BFRBs? What causes us to engage in our BFRB? How do people know what their feelings are? What happens when we don't catch ourselves? What hurts the most? What is this telling me? Featured guest: Tyler Costello, member of the TLC Foundation for BFRBs community IG: @fidgetpo…

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Compulsive skin picking, parenthood and self acceptance with Laura 51:04

3y ago51:04

51:04

Today I have with me Laura who has battled with dermatillomania aka compulsive skin picking, for 20 years. Only in the last 2 years since having a child, has Laura realised the skin picking was actually a medical condition. So in this episode, I speak with Laura on her personal journey so far and what has helped her with her skin picking disorder. …

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Chatting with Emma from Worry Knot Jewellery on skin picking and how they can help! 38:03

3y ago38:03

38:03

THIS is such a beautiful story of how you can channel your creativity to raise awareness of dermatillomania (and other BFRBs) and help support our community! In this episode, I chat with Emma who has created a jewellery business during the pandemic, to help those dealing with skin picking and other BFRBs. As a compulsive skin picker, Emma was looki…

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Give this a listen after skin picking 39:53

3y ago39:53

39:53

I wanted to share this with you for when you're feeling alone, unheard and low. I know how it feels when you're met with intense shame, guilt and disapointment after a long skin-picking session and I hope this episode will help you in feeling a bit better. At the very least, more 'seen'. If this helps you, please feel free to drop me a direct messa…

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