Best Stephanie Rigg Podcasts (2024)

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A Hard Truth About Setting Boundaries 15:59

2h ago15:59

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In today's episode, we're talking about boundaries. Boundary setting is one of those areas that we hear about so much in the personal development world, and yet bridging the gap between theory and practice remains a challenge for most of the folks that I work with (particularly those with an anxious attachment style). We'll cover: why boundary sett…

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S3 Ep45: THE PUNK COMIC, RIK MAYALL 32:14

11m ago32:14

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Host Stephanie Okupniak talks with comedy legends Helen Lederer and Nigel Planer about pushing comedy boundaries on The Young Ones and Bottom with the punk rocker of comedy - Rik Mayall. Helen Lederer's memoir Not That I'm Bitter is available to buy wherever online and in your favourite bookshop Nigel Planer's book Jeremiah Bourne in Time is the fi…

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3 Life Lessons I Wish I'd Learned Sooner 14:47

9d ago14:47

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In today's episode, I'm sharing three life lessons that I wish I'd learned sooner. These are around the theme of self-awareness, personal responsibility and consciously creating the life that we want for ourselves. Last chance to join The Secure Self Challenge! 📣 FLASH SALE: Get my Better Boundaries masterclass for just US$30 (usually US$88) Furthe…

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S3 Ep44: THE TIMELESS SEXPOT, DAME DIANA RIGG 36:17

11d ago36:17

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A Life Lived host Stephanie Okupniak takes with actor Neil Dudgeon behind the scenes to find out what made Dame Diana Rigg as biographer Herbie J Pilato delves into what made the actress steal the hearts of generations. Herbie J Pilato's biography One Tough Dame: The Life and Career of Diana Rigg is available for presale here: https://www.amazon.co…

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How Resentment Impacts Our Relationships 15:02

16d ago15:02

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In today's episode, we're tackling the pervasive issue of resentment in relationships. We explore why resentment occurs, its impact on relationships, and how to address and resolve these feelings. We cover: what resentment signals to us about ourselves why certain people are more prone to resentment the link between resentment and poor boundaries, …

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S3 Ep43: The Poet Warrior, Tupac Shakur 27:20

1h ago27:20

27:20

A Life Lived host Stephanie Okupniak talks to photographer and filmmaker Gobi Rahimi about how the son of a Black Panther activist would grow up to be the voice of a movement in this 2019 episode honouring Tupac Shakur.By Audioboom Studios

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5 Traits To Look For in a Partner 16:52

22d ago16:52

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In today's episode, we're unpacking five traits that everybody should be looking for in a prospective partner. It's so easy when dating to become swept up in a connection and inadvertently overlook some of the fundamental attributes we should all be seeking in a relationship. The five traits we discuss in this episode are: emotional self-awareness …

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Making Sense of Conflicting Relationship Advice 22:43

29d ago22:43

22:43

Have you ever found yourself seeking out relationship advice online only to be bombarded with pages of seemingly conflicting and contradictory opinions? If so, you're not alone - and today's episode is for you. I'm going to be sharing 5 examples of contradictory relationship advice that you may have encountered and struggled to make sense of, so th…

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S3 Ep42: A Man of Many Faces, Michael Kenneth Williams 35:04

12d ago35:04

35:04

Michael Kenneth Williams was known for playing tough characters. He was recognised for the scar across his face. But his nephew, Dominic DuPont, knew the demons he battled, how hard he worked, the good he gave back to the community and the love and empathy he had for everyone. Michael Kenneth WIlliams's memoir Scenes from My Life is available where…

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3 Fights Every Anxious-Avoidant Couple Has Had 25:36

1M ago25:36

25:36

In today's episode, I'm unpacking three common pain points that virtually all anxious-avoidant couples will encounter at some point in their relationship. We'll talk about why these particular fights are so common, and what they're really about - so you can approach them next time with more empathy and understanding, and avoid the disconnection and…

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S3 Ep41: The First Lady of Television,Betty White 35:08

24d ago35:08

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Author Herbie J Pilato, filmmaker William S Tribell and biographer Ray Richmond walk us through the raunchy euphemisms, the pioneering devotion and the sweet and caring nature that paved the way for Betty White to have the longest career in broadcasting than any woman in the Guinness Book of World Records. To learn more about Betty White you can fi…

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Why You Struggle to Let Go After a Break-Up (Even When They Were "Bad" For You) 16:11

1M ago16:11

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In today's episode, I'm sharing some thoughts on why you might struggle to let go of someone after a break-up - especially in circumstances where you logically know that they were "bad" for you. This is such a common experience, particularly for those with anxious attachment - feeling pulled in two different directions between what you know is best…

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S3 Ep40: An Origin Story, Chadwick Boseman 34:13

26d ago34:13

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In this episode of A Life Lived Stephanie Okupniak speaks with a professor and fellow classmate of Chadwick Boseman when he attended Oxford University for a summer acting course. The origin story of an artist who had never considered acting before - only to become on of the greatest cinematic heroes of all time.…

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S3 Ep39: The Scottish Spy, Sean Connery 28:25

2M ago28:25

28:25

Stephanie Okupniak learns more about the school dropout from Edinburgh who will win the hearts of millions as the rogue spy 007 with journalist Brian Pendreigh, director Alvin Rakoff and biographer Herbie J Pilato. Alvin Rakoff's memoir I'M JUST THE GUY WHO SAYS ACTION can be found here - alvinrakoff.com Herbie J Pilato's biography Connery, Sean Co…

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Navigating Conflicting Needs for Togetherness & Separateness in Anxious-Avoidant Relationships 15:29

2M ago15:29

15:29

In today's episode, we're exploring the tension between the conflicting needs for time together and time apart that can so often become a source of friction in anxious-avoidant dynamics. Specifically, I'm sharing a simple but very effective tip that will both reduce separation anxiety for the anxious partner, and increase the avoidant partner's com…

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S3 Ep38: A Life Lived Returns! 1:15

1M ago1:15

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After a 4-year hiatus - A Life Lived returns!! Join Stephanie Okupniak from June 10th as she speaks with the people closest to icons who have died and finds out what they were really like behind the spotlight. This season she discovers why the mob stalked Sir Sean Connery, how Betty White got into the Guinness Book of World Records and what Chadwic…

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5 Signs You Struggle With Receiving 17:43

2M ago17:43

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In today's episode, we're talking all about receiving. For many of us, being the giver in our relationships is our comfort zone - which can lead to imbalances, unmet needs, and resentment. But while we may bemoan the lack of reciprocity in our relationships, there is a vulnerability to receiving that many of us are uncomfortable with. We cover: the…

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"Is it wrong to hope my partner will change?" 21:47

2M ago21:47

21:47

In today's episode, I'm sharing some thoughts on the listener question of "Is it wrong to hope my partner will change?" Wanting to change a partner is something most of us will relate to in one form or another, but it's essential that we understand where this urge is coming from and what it's trying to tell us about ourselves, our partner, and the …

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How to Not Lose Yourself in a New Relationship 15:58

3M ago15:58

15:58

Are you someone who tends to go from 0 to 100 at the start of a new relationship? In today's episode, we're exploring how to not lose yourself when you start dating someone new (although the advice also applies to people already in an established relationship who feel they've lost touch with themselves). This dynamic is particularly common among th…

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Reflections on Self-Trust, Control & Surrender 20:35

3M ago20:35

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In today's episode, I'm sharing some reflections from my recent experience of pregnancy and birth on self-trust, control and surrender. These are themes that most folks with insecure attachment patterns struggle with, and learning to trust in your capacity to navigate life's ups and downs with confidence and agency is a huge step on the path to bui…

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Ty Try's Everything Ft. Ty Riggs 19:25

3M ago19:25

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This week we got a live recording from the show and Ty revisits his experience at what may or may not have been one of the didlers notorious parties. He also tells a scandelous story of a love affair, this week we have it all. Ty Riggs Socials https://www.instagram.com/tyriggsyall/ https://www.facebook.com/ty.riggs1 Social media links https://www.p…

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Cocaine: The Quickest Way TO Ruin Your Own Wedding ft. Jerry Lanhedo 17:20

3M ago17:20

17:20

Welcome back ya drunks. Long time no see and all that. Starting season 6 with a hilarious story from Jerry Lanhedo, he goes over how to speed run through a marriage. Don't do drugs kiddos... Upcoming Shows : April 25th: A Drunken Night Out @ Big Laugh Comedy Club Ft. Worth https://fortworth.blcomedy.com/events/a-drunken-night-out-a-comedy-show Jerr…

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What to Do When a Partner Pulls Away 24:13

4M ago24:13

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In today's episode, I'm sharing some thoughts on how to navigate a partner pulling away. If you're someone with anxious attachment patterns, a partner's withdrawal or disengagement can feel extremely distressing - and yet, many of our go-to strategies for managing that distress can ironically have the effect of pushing someone further away. We'll c…

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Self-Soothing for Anxious Attachment 21:26

4M ago21:26

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In today's episode, we're talking all about self-soothing and anxious attachment. For most anxiously attached folks, self-soothing and self-regulation can be a real struggle. This typically shows up as an over-reliance on others (often a partner) to be our sole source of safety and reassurance when we experience emotional distress, and an accompany…

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20 Traits of the Anxious Attachment Style (Part 2) 23:43

4M ago23:43

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This episode is part two of a two-part series on 20 Traits of the Anxious Attachment Style. I'm going to be running through some of the less obvious expressions of the anxious attachment style, as well as the underlying drivers of these patterns. ⭐️ JOIN THE WAITLIST FOR HEALING ANXIOUS ATTACHMENT ⭐️ 📣 FLASH SALE: Get my Better Boundaries mastercla…

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20 Traits of the Anxious Attachment Style (Part 1) 23:09

4M ago23:09

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Today's episode is part one of a two-part series on 20 Traits of the Anxious Attachment Style. I'm going to be running through some of the less obvious expressions of the anxious attachment style, as well as the underlying drivers of these patterns. ⭐️ JOIN THE WAITLIST FOR HEALING ANXIOUS ATTACHMENT ⭐️ 📣 FLASH SALE: Get my Better Boundaries master…

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From Conflict to Connection with James "Fish" Gill (@james_fish_gill) 1:10:14

5M ago1:10:14

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In today's episode, I'm delighted to be joined by James "Fish" Gill to talk all things conflict and conscious communication. Fish is a coach, teacher and facilitator whose work offers a compassionate paradigm for relating to and transforming moments of conflict in all of our relationships. We cover: why we so easily end up in conflict and oppositio…

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Vitrine Conversations - Svava Tergesen 22:41

5M ago22:41

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4 Common Misconceptions About Avoidant Attachment 34:27

5M ago34:27

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In this week's episode, I'm joined by my partner Joel and we're exploring some common misconceptions about avoidant attachment. Avoidant attachment is frequently misunderstood and misrepresented in a lot of online content, and it's so important to me to dispel some of those portrayals and offer something more humanising and more honest about what's…

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Cultivating Secure Love with Julie Menanno (@thesecurerelationship) 56:09

5M ago56:09

56:09

In today's episode, I'm delighted to be joined by Julie Menanno. Julie is a couples therapist, best known for her hugely popular instagram account @thesecurerelationship where she offers nuanced and insightful takes on attachment dynamics and how couples can overcome negative cycles to build secure relationships. She has just released her first boo…

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On Getting Back Together with an Ex 26:00

6M ago26:00

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In today's episode, we're talking all about getting back together with an ex. Facing the prospect of rekindling after a relationship has ended can bring up so many conflicting feelings - longing, optimism and hope, together with fear, worry, self-doubt and anxiety. In helping you navigate the messiness of these situations, I'll be sharing some good…

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The Pillars of a Healthy Relationship with Self 28:01

6M ago28:01

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✨ Last chance to join the 28-day Secure Self Challenge ✨ If you've ever come across standard "self-love" advice and it hasn't really landed for you, you're not alone. As great as it would be if we could all click our heels and achieve self-love, the simple reality is that for most of us, that's a far cry from where we're at - and if anything, the p…

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Building Self-Worth & a Secure Dating Mindset with Dr. Morgan Anderson 52:35

6M ago52:35

52:35

In today's episode, I'm joined by Dr. Morgan Anderson and we're talking all about building self-worth, self-esteem and self-confidence in the context of dating. Dr. Morgan is a licensed clinical psychologist, attachment theory expert, relationship coach, and author of the relationship self-help book, Love Magnet. She is also the host of the Let's G…

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Artist Talk: Stephanie Comilang in conversation with Heather Canlas Rigg 49:22

6M ago49:22

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Why Avoidant People Tend to Struggle with Defensiveness 26:42

6M ago26:42

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In today's episode, we're talking all about why avoidant partners tend to struggle with defensiveness. While defensiveness is far from being the exclusive domain of avoidant attachment, many people will attest to the fact that avoidant folks are often quick to become defensive in response to relational tension or ruptures - and that this can form a…

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How to Stop Comparing Yourself to Others 17:43

7M ago17:43

17:43

In today's episode, we're talking all about comparison. Comparison is one of those things that we're all susceptible to at some point or another: we compare ourselves based on appearance, personality, success, relationships. It can sometimes seem like there's a neverending list of reasons to feel dissatisfied or inadequate when we look at our lives…

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Vitrines Conversations - Julie Pasila 12:33

7M ago12:33

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5 Hard (But Liberating) Truths About Break-Ups 22:12

7M ago22:12

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In today's episode, we're talking all about break-ups. Break-ups are one of the most challenging and sometimes destabilising emotional experiences we can go through, and there is so much conflicting advice and information on how best to approach the ending of a relationship. In this episode, I'm providing you with some hard (but hopefully liberatin…

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Pissing Myself At A Party After Passing Out Ft. Stephanie Robertson 38:14

7M ago38:14

38:14

Welcome into 2024 my drunken folks. This week Stephanie talks about Pissing herself and knocking out a girl and giving her a concussion... well the girl was herself but still counts. Follow her on social media Get tickets for upcomming shows Jan 19th- Napperville, IL: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/a-drunken-night-out-tickets-629406250037?aff=oddtdtc…

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How to Live Courageously in 2024 20:54

7M ago20:54

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For our last episode of the year, I'm sharing my own story about the power of choosing courage over comfort and making bold, scary, uncomfortable choices in the direction of the life that you desire. So many of us cling to familiarity and the known thing, even when it feels draining and deeply at odds with who we want to be and how we want our live…

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On Trust, Risk & Vulnerability 15:11

7M ago15:11

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In today's episode, I'm sharing some thoughts about trust, risk and vulnerability. Many of us would prefer to trust only when we've completely de-risked or have some semblance of certainty that we won't get hurt, but unfortunately this is entirely at odds with the inherent vulnerability of trust. We'll cover: why our fear will always keep us on the…

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3 Relationship Superpowers 22:51

8M ago22:51

22:51

In today's episode, we're unpacking three relationship superpowers (which frankly are also life superpowers!). These are the skills and mindset pieces that I wish for everyone to be cultivating as they walk the path of becoming more secure in themselves and in their partnerships. We talk about: discernment and self-trust the importance of humility …

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Poppers and Margaritas Ft. Nina Kern 37:54

8M ago37:54

37:54

This week we talk about Nina's drunk choice making. Nina educates Ken on how to consume poppers and talks all about her drug use. This episode is filled with love and tons of mistakes. Nina Kern Socials https://www.instagram.com/iamninakern/ https://www.instagram.com/whitecollars_redhands/ https://www.facebook.com/nina.kern.90 Social media links ht…

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Systema Naturae - Anahita Norouzi in Conversation with Toleen Touq 49:46

8M ago49:46

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I'm The New R. Kelly Ft. Kam Patterson 23:03

8M ago23:03

23:03

This episode we have the very special guest Kam Patterson, he talks stories of pissing on chicks, almost threesomes, his unbreakable bond with the homie Jolly, and throwing up at the Comedy Mothership. Strap in for a episode you won't forget Kam Patterson Socials https://www.instagram.com/kamsoofunny/ Social media links https://www.patreon.com/Adru…

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Why You Should Prioritise Self-Care in a Relationship 19:38

8M ago19:38

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In today's episode, we're talking all about the importance of self-care in a relationship, and how prioritising self-care can (somewhat counterintuitively) be far more nourishing and constructive for the relationship than being overly focused on the relationship itself. We'll cover: why anxiously attached people tend to obsess over the relationship…

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What is Emotional Availability? 16:00

8M ago16:00

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In today's episode, we're talking all about emotional availability. Emotional availability is one of those terms that is thrown around a lot on social media - and it seems like everybody is on the lookout for the "emotionally unavailable" people that are to be avoided at all costs. But as always, I think it's important to approach these conversatio…

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Vitrines Conversations - Jasmine Liaw 20:04

8M ago20:04

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Comedian Sharif Gets Stabbed At An Open Mic 41:38

8M ago41:38

41:38

This episode we discuss psychedelics and the time when sharif got stabbed at an open mic during a very drunken night out. Sharif Socials https://www.instagram.com/hashemforcomedy/ Social media links https://www.patreon.com/Adrunkennightout https://www.facebook.com/ADRUNKENNIGHTOUT https://www.facebook.com/Kendalehamlett https://www.instagram.com/ke…

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2023 SAG-AFTRA MOA Reading 🍍 3:52:32

8M ago3:52:32

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Strike Captain Brendan Bradley reads the MOA so you don't have to! No seriously, you should read it... or listen to it. #Solidarity -- 00:00:00 - Start 00:03:14 - (1) Term 00:06:30 - (2) Minimums 00:07:52 - (3) Health Plan 00:09:25 - (4) Start Date 00:012:26 - (5) Major Role 00:04:56 - (6) Options 00:023:36 - (7) Relocation 00:025:42 - (8) Work Tim…

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