Best Laura Cathcart Robbins Podcasts (2024)

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Scott Talks to Hilary Phelps 20:16

43m ago20:16

20:16

Hilary Phelps, the sister of Olympic swimmer Michael Phelps, shares her journey of keeping her sobriety a secret. She discusses her childhood, growing up in a supportive and dedicated family, and her early success as a competitive swimmer. However, she also opens up about her struggles with self-doubt and anxiety, which led her to turn to alcohol a…

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Fentanyl Nation: Toxic Politics and America’s Failed War on Drugs, with Ryan Hampton 44:49

4h ago44:49

44:49

Friend of the pod Ryan Hampton, a national addiction recovery advocate, author, and person in long-term recovery, is right in the middle of a hotly contested state assembly election in Nevada. It is, in fact, he is running in of the most hotly contested races in one of the most consequential states in U.S. electoral politics. So I’m so glad to have…

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Hilary Phelps - The Only One Who Kept Her Sobriety A Secret 1:07:32

1d ago1:07:32

1:07:32

Hilary Phelps, the sister of Olympic swimmer Michael Phelps, shares her journey of keeping her sobriety a secret. She discusses her childhood, growing up in a supportive and dedicated family, and her early success as a competitive swimmer. However, she also opens up about her struggles with self-doubt and anxiety, which led her to turn to alcohol a…

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Scott Talks to Nikki Mark 19:02

6d ago19:02

19:02

In this heartfelt and deeply moving podcast episode, host Laura Cathcart Robbins and guest Nikki Mark discuss Nikki's personal journey of grief and healing following the sudden passing of her son, Tommy, at the age of 12. Nikki, the author of 'Tommy's Field: Love, Loss, and the Goal of a Lifetime', shares how her son's spirit inspired a community t…

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Nikki Mark - The Only One Who Stayed Connected To Her Son After He Passed Away 1:00:03

10d ago1:00:03

1:00:03

In this episode of 'The Only One in the Room,' Laura Cathcart Robbins and Scott Slaughter interview Nikki Mark, author of 'Tommy's Field,' who shares her profound journey of healing after the loss of her son, Tommy. Nikki delves into how soccer became a beacon of hope, leading to the creation of Tommy's Field and her involvement in the TM 23 Founda…

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Scott Talks to Yusuf Dahl 18:24

14d ago18:24

18:24

In this thought-provoking podcast episode, host Laura Cathcart Robbins and her co-host, Scott Slaughter, converse with Yusuf Dahl, an entrepreneur, educator, and advocate. Dahl shares his compelling journey from a troubled youth and prison sentence to becoming a Princeton graduate and a staunch advocate for housing reform. The discussion highlights…

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Yusuf Dahl - The Only One Who Can't Be Your Neighbor 1:03:46

16d ago1:03:46

1:03:46

In this thought-provoking podcast episode, host Laura Cathcart Robbins and her co-host, Scott Slaughter, converse with Yusuf Dahl, an entrepreneur, educator, and advocate. Dahl shares his compelling journey from a troubled youth and prison sentence to becoming a Princeton graduate and a staunch advocate for housing reform. The discussion highlights…

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Scott Talks to Veronica Cisneros 22:33

21d ago22:33

22:33

In this episode of 'The Only One in the Room' podcast, host Laura Cathcart Robbins interviews Veronica Cisneros, a licensed marriage and family therapist and women's coach. Veronica recounts her tumultuous upbringing with a gang member and heroin addict father and a tenaciously supporting mother. She shares her near-divorce experience and how she a…

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Veronica Cisneros - The Only One Whose Marriage Didn't Stand A Chance 1:04:15

23d ago1:04:15

1:04:15

In this episode of 'The Only One in the Room' podcast, host Laura Cathcart Robbins interviews Veronica Cisneros, a licensed marriage and family therapist and women's coach. Veronica recounts her tumultuous upbringing with a gang member and heroin addict father and a tenaciously supporting mother. She shares her near-divorce experience and how she a…

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First in the Family, with Jessica Hoppe 48:28

26d ago48:28

48:28

Jessica Hoppe's brand-new memoir, First in the Family: A Story of Survival, Recovery, and the American Dream, is a tremendous exploration of addiction, intergenerational trauma, and the complex allure of the American Dream. I had the great pleasure of reading this book in advance copy and I’m so happy to be able to help spread the word and wholehea…

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Scott Talks to Toni Will 24:06

28d ago24:06

24:06

Toni Will, the only female professional hockey general manager, discusses her experiences and challenges in a male-dominated industry, in which she can be the only female in the room during board meetings. She also talks about her commitment to living an alcohol-free and drug-free lifestyle. Toni shares her love for her community in Kalamazoo, Mich…

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Toni Will - The Only Female Professional Hockey General Manager in the Room 1:05:01

1M ago1:05:01

1:05:01

Toni Will, the only female professional hockey general manager, discusses her experiences and challenges in a male-dominated industry in which she can be the only female in the room during board meetings. She also talks about her commitment to living an alcohol-free and drug-free lifestyle. Toni shares her love for her community in Kalamazoo, Michi…

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Scott Talks to Hyeseung Song 19:28

1M ago19:28

19:28

The Only One in the Room host Laura Cathcart Robbins is joined by HyeseungSong, a first-generation Korean American artist and author. Today’s interview explores themes of living in the 'shoulds,' navigating college life, the model minority myth, mental health, and the pursuit of success. Hyeseung shares her experiences growing up as an Asian Americ…

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Hyeseung Song - The Only Not-So-Perfect Asian Girl In The Room 1:03:42

1M ago1:03:42

1:03:42

In this episode of 'The Only One in the Room,' host Laura Cathcart Robbins interviews Hyeseung Song, a first-generation Korean painter, and author of 'Docile: Memoirs of a Not So Perfect Asian Girl.' Hyeseung shares her experiences growing up under the pressures of the model minority myth and societal expectations and how she ultimately found solac…

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Scott Talks to Myra Flynn 22:03

1M ago22:03

22:03

In this episode of 'The Only One in the Room,' host Laura Cathcart Robbins is joined by Myra Flynn, host of the podcast Homegoings. This Emmy-nominated show explores Black stories and experiences through the lens of art. They discuss Myra's journey in journalism, her mixed-race upbringing in predominantly white Vermont, and how her experiences shap…

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Myra Flynn - The Only One Humanizing Black Voices Through Art 51:11

1M ago51:11

51:11

In this episode of 'The Only One in the Room,' host Laura Cathcart Robbins is joined by Myra Flynn, host of the podcast Homegoings. This Emmy-nominated show explores Black stories and experiences through the lens of art. They discuss Myra's journey in journalism, her mixed-race upbringing in predominantly white Vermont, and how her experiences shap…

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Homegoings Feed Swap - Finding My Voice: A Conversation with Tracy” The D.O.C.” Curry 46:40

2M ago46:40

46:40

Myra Flynn Myra Flynn joined Vermont Public in March 2021 and is Homegoings's DEIB Advisor, Host, and Executive Producer. Raised in Vermont, Myra Flynn is an accomplished musician who has come to know the lay of the dirt road and that much more intimately through touring both well-known and obscure stages all around the state and beyond. She also h…

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Todd Baratz - The Only One Telling You To Lower Your Expectations 56:25

2M ago56:25

56:25

Navigating Love and Expectations with Todd Baratz In this insightful episode of 'The Only One in the Room' podcast, host Laura Cathcart Robbins chats with psychotherapist and sex therapist Todd Baratz about dating, relationships, and the importance of managing expectations. Todd shares personal stories from his difficult upbringing, struggles with …

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Scott Talks to Anne Gudger 28:52

2M ago28:52

28:52

In this episode of 'The Only One in the Room,' host Laura Cathcart Robbins speaks with Annie Gedger, who shares poignant insights into her life after the tragic loss of her husband while she was six months pregnant. Annie discusses how she navigated single motherhood, the process of grieving, and eventually learning to love again. Listeners gain a …

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Anne Gudger – The Only One Whose Husband Died While They Were 6 Months Pregnant 59:05

2M ago59:05

59:05

In this episode of 'The Only One in the Room,' host Laura Cathcart Robbins speaks with Annie Gedger, who shares poignant insights into her life after the tragic loss of her husband while she was six months pregnant. Annie discusses how she navigated single motherhood, the process of grieving, and eventually learning to love again. Listeners gain a …

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Scott Talks to George "Monk" Foreman III 17:10

2M ago17:10

17:10

Imagine growing up with a famous dad and 11 siblings, four of whom, your brothers, were all, like you, named George. George “Monk” Foreman III, entrepreneur, boxing trainer and former business manager of his legendary father, businessman and two-time heavy weight champion, George Foreman Sr, started to train at age nineteen to pursue a career in bo…

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George “Monk” Foreman III - The Only One Who Was Never The Only One 1:02:18

2M ago1:02:18

1:02:18

Imagine growing up with a famous dad and 11 siblings, four of whom, your brothers, were all, like you, named George. George “Monk” Foreman III, entrepreneur, boxing trainer and former business manager of his legendary father, businessman and two-time heavy weight champion, George Foreman Sr, started to train at age nineteen to pursue a career in bo…

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Scott Talks to Ryan Stramrood 18:59

2M ago18:59

18:59

What if you hit a wall while swimming across the English channel and felt it was impossible to go on? Ryan Strm Rd, multiple Guinness Book, World record holder, inspirational speaker, world-renowned, extreme swimmer, author, and single dad, still had four hours to swim. And he knew that if he put so much his one hand on the support boat running alo…

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The Zen Way of Recovery, with Laura Burges 56:17

2M ago56:17

56:17

Join me on Sunday, September 8th, at 12 PM Eastern Time (9 AM Pacific) for From Recovering to Flourishing: A Foundational Workshop. Before spending three years in a Buddhist monastery and becoming a 3rd grade teacher, Laura Burges was exploring the world of alcohol and drugs, from opium dens in Afghanistan to a tent in Juneau, Alaska. After near-de…

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Ryan Stramrood - The Only Ice Swimmer In The Room 58:19

2M ago58:19

58:19

What if you hit a wall while swimming across the English channel and felt it was impossible to go on? Ryan Strm Rd, multiple Guinness Book, World record holder, inspirational speaker, world-renowned, extreme swimmer, author, and single dad, still had four hours to swim. And he knew that if he put so much his one hand on the support boat running alo…

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Scott Talks to Apolo Ohno 17:46

3M ago17:46

17:46

America’s most decorated Winter Olympian, short track speed skater, Apolo Ohno, began full-time training at age thirteen, and the following year, he became the youngest U.S. National Champion. But what would you do if, after dedicating your teenage and young adult years to your sport, you found yourself ready to retire, but there was no process in …

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Apolo Ohno - The Only Winter Olympic Athlete With 8 Medals Dedicating His Life To Uplifting Mental Health And Awareness 55:58

3M ago55:58

55:58

America’s most decorated Winter Olympian, short track speed skater, Apolo Ohno, began full-time training at age thirteen, and the following year, he became the youngest U.S. National Champion. But what would you do if, after dedicating your teenage and young adult years to your sport, you found yourself ready to retire, but there was no process in …

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Scott Talks to Roderick Sewell 18:30

3M ago18:30

18:30

Imagine growing up with prosthetics from the thighs down. Paralympic athlete Roderick Sewell was born missing his tibia in both legs, and he and his mother experienced homelessness for several years, starting when he was just eight years old. So what would you do if, at age ten, you felt a freedom you’d never before known - in the water? Would you …

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Roderick Sewell - The First Double Above The Knee Amputee To Compete The Ironman World Championships 54:08

3M ago54:08

54:08

Imagine growing up with prosthetics from the thighs down. Paralympic athlete Roderick Sewell was born missing his tibia in both legs, and he and his mother experienced homelessness for several years, starting when he was just eight years old. So what would you do if, at age ten, you felt a freedom you’d never before known - in the water? Would you …

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Scott Talks to Jonny Wilkinson 22:09

3M ago22:09

22:09

What if you’d trained for the moment when you could win the Rugby World Cup Final? Podcaster and World Rugby Hall Of Famer Jonny Wilkinson scored the winning drop goal in the last minute in the 2003 Rugby World Cup and instantly became one of the world's most recognizable people. But what would you do if you sank into a mire of confusion, defeat, a…

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Jonny Wilkinson - The Only One Whose Biggest Win Led To Darkness 59:18

3M ago59:18

59:18

What if you’d trained for the moment when you could win the Rugby World Cup Final? Podcaster and World Rugby Hall Of Famer Jonny Wilkinson scored the winning drop goal in the last minute in the 2003 Rugby World Cup and instantly became one of the world's most recognizable people. But what would you do if you sank into a mire of confusion, defeat, a…

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The Supreme Court Blocks the Purdue Pharma Opioid Settlement, with Ryan Hampton 23:58

3M ago23:58

23:58

This is a milestone for the Flourishing After Addiction podcast: our first repeat guest! I wanted to have Ryan Hampton back on the pod for a quick hit: to discuss the Supreme Court’s recent ruling on the controversial bankruptcy settlement involving Purdue Pharma and the Sackler family. As you may know, the Court rejected the settlement involving P…

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Scott Talks to Richie Stephens 17:01

3M ago17:01

17:01

Imagine joining a gang because they had the best cocaine. Actor, Richie Stephens moved from Ireland to San Francisco and became the only white, Irish guy in an all Asian gang. But what would you do if you if the drugs and the booze took over and started to come before everything you loved? Would you put a gun to your head and end it all? Or would y…

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Richie Stephens - The Only One Playing A Gangster Who Used To Be One 58:45

3M ago58:45

58:45

Imagine joining a gang because they had the best cocaine. Actor, Richie Stephens moved from Ireland to San Francisco and became the only white, Irish guy in an all Asian gang. But what would you do if you if the drugs and the booze took over and started to come before everything you loved? Would you put a gun to your head and end it all? Or would y…

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Scott Talks to Marie Myung Ok Lee 14:08

4M ago14:08

14:08

Imagine having a nine-year-old son who was so violent that you were afraid of him. Acclaimed Korean American writer and author Marie Myung-Ok Lee accepted the diagnosis of autism the doctors gave her son but knew that there was something else going on, something that defied traditional treatment plans and medication. So what would you do if Cannabi…

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Marie Myung Ok Lee - The Only One Who Treated Her Son's Autism With Cannabis 55:48

4M ago55:48

55:48

Imagine having a nine-year-old son who was so violent that you were afraid of him. Acclaimed Korean American writer and author Marie Myung-Ok Lee accepted the diagnosis of autism the doctors gave her son but knew that there was something else going on, something that defied traditional treatment plans and medication. So what would you do if Cannabi…

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Scott Talks to Saket Soni 23:38

4M ago23:38

23:38

Author, activist, and founder and director of Resilience Force, Saket Soni, was in New Orleans working as a community organizer when he got a call from an Indian man who was being held in a labor camp. Saket Soni is a labor organizer and human rights strategist working at the intersection of racial justice, migrant rights, and climate change. He is…

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Saket Soni - The Only One Who Freed 500 Indian Workers from Human Trafficking 58:09

4M ago58:09

58:09

Author, activist, and founder and director of Resilience Force, Saket Soni, was in New Orleans working as a community organizer when he got a call from an Indian man who was being held in a labor camp. Saket Soni is a labor organizer and human rights strategist working at the intersection of racial justice, migrant rights, and climate change. He is…

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Scott Talks to Rafael Agustin 19:11

4M ago19:11

19:11

Rafael Agustin is a writer on the award-winning The CW show Jane The Virgin and is a past Sundance Institute Episodic Fellow. He currently serves as CEO of the Latino Film Institute, overseeing the Youth Cinema Project, the Los Angeles Latino International Film Festival (LALIFF), and LatinX in Animation. In 2018, LA Weekly named Agustin one of the …

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Rafael Agustin - The Only One Who Was Shocked To Find Out He Was Undocumented 1:00:54

4M ago1:00:54

1:00:54

Rafael Agustin is a writer on the award-winning The CW show Jane The Virgin and is a past Sundance Institute Episodic Fellow. He currently serves as CEO of the Latino Film Institute, overseeing the Youth Cinema Project, the Los Angeles Latino International Film Festival (LALIFF), and LatinX in Animation. In 2018, LA Weekly named Agustin one of the …

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Jazz Lion’s Den Feed Drop 8:27

4M ago8:27

8:27

The Only One in the Room & R63 Productions is happy to share the brand new audiobook podcast, Jazz Lion’s Den, from accomplished playwright, screenwriter, actor, and stage director, Levy Lee Simon. Lee will be reading excerpts from his debut memoir Odyssey Towards the Light, with added commentary not found in the book, as well as a one-on-one intro…

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Lauren Chan – The Only Plus-Size Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Rookie to Come Out As Queer 57:07

4M ago57:07

57:07

Lauren Chan is a size-inclusion activist, having made an impact on the fashion industry over the past decade as a model (JAG), fashion editor (Glamour), and exited plus-size clothing brand founder (Henning, acquired by Universal Standard). In 2023, she became a Sports Illustrated Swimsuit rookie and has since branched into television hosting. Chan …

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Scott Talks to Keith Corbin 20:18

5M ago20:18

20:18

Chef Keith Corbin is the two-time James Beard Award nominated executive chef and co-owner of Alta Adams in Los Angeles, named one of the best restaurants in the country by Esquire, Thrillist, and The Los Angeles Times. He is the author of The Los Angeles Times bestselling memoir California Soul: An American Epic of Cooking and Survival. Keith is al…

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Keith Corbin – The Only Felon Who Fought To Have His Rights Restored By The Courts 1:11:08

5M ago1:11:08

1:11:08

Chef Keith Corbin is the two-time James Beard Award nominated executive chef and co-owner of Alta Adams in Los Angeles, named one of the best restaurants in the country by Esquire, Thrillist, and The Los Angeles Times. He is the author of The Los Angeles Times bestselling memoir California Soul: An American Epic of Cooking and Survival. Keith is al…

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Scott Talks to Jillian Lauren 21:33

5M ago21:33

21:33

Jillian Lauren is a writer, storyteller, adoption advocate, and rock-wife. She is the New York Times best-selling author of the memoirs “Everything You Ever Wanted” and “Some Girls: My Life in a Harem”. She was the only journalist to extensively interview Samuel Little, the most prolific serial killer in American history. Her latest book about the …

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How to help people change, with Dr. Carrie Wilkens 1:04:06

5M ago1:04:06

1:04:06

Carrie Wilkens is a psychologist with over 25 years of experience in the practice and dissemination of evidence-based treatments for substance use and post-traumatic stress. She and her team at the Center for Motivation and Change have developed the Invitation to Change approach for families and loved ones of people struggling with substance use, a…

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Jillian Lauren – The Only Journalist Who Interviewed America’s Most Prolific Serial Killer 1:15:05

5M ago1:15:05

1:15:05

Jillian Lauren is a writer, storyteller, adoption advocate, and rock-wife. She is the New York Times best-selling author of the memoirs “Everything You Ever Wanted” and “Some Girls: My Life in a Harem”. She was the only journalist to extensively interview Samuel Little, the most prolific serial killer in American history. Her latest book about the …

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Scott Talks to David Manheim 18:07

5M ago18:07

18:07

David Manheim is an American podcaster who currently hosts the popular addiction podcast Dopey. Dave slid into the embrace of heroin and stayed there for around 15 years, until just four months before he started the podcast in 2016 with his friend Chris, who he had met in rehab. Unfortunately, Chris died of a drug overdose in 2018, along with many …

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David Manheim - The Only Addict Who Started a Podcast with His Friend from Rehab 1:00:22

5M ago1:00:22

1:00:22

David Manheim is an American podcaster who currently hosts the popular addiction podcast Dopey. Dave slid into the embrace of heroin and stayed there for around 15 years, until just four months before he started the podcast in 2016 with his friend Chris, who he had met in rehab. Unfortunately, Chris died of a drug overdose in 2018, along with many …

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Scott Talks to Jodi Miller 21:42

5M ago21:42

21:42

Jodi Miller is a comedian, writer, and actress who’s been performing stand up for over 20 years and has also done 4 military tours including going overseas to entertain troops in Afghanistan. She currently works as the head writer for the syndicated comic game show Funny You Should Ask, and she hosts the show The World’s Funniest Weather. Her new c…

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