Is Perfectionism the new ADHD? How do I stop living in fear of failure? How to get out of my own way? Why am I so hard on myself? Why do I self-sabotage? Will ruminating + catastrophizing ever end? There's a BETTER Way to Perfectionism, that's empowering highly driven, Type-A, ambitious perfectionists to OWN their perfectionism instead of owned by it. Perfectionism Rewired host Courtney Love Gavin (CLG) shows you that way in every episode. Perfectionism Rewired is committed to neuroscience t ...
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Music and fashion impresario Scott Lipps, drummer for Courtney Love and owner of Lipps LA and One Management, sits down for intimate conversations with some of the biggest names in music and pop culture. From Anthony Kiedis, Randy Jackson, Courtney Love, G Eazy, and many more. Originally airing on Dash Radio, published here as a one-hour podcast. Stay tuned for exciting episodes ahead…
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Confessions of an Approval Seeking Perfectionist: From Insecure to Empowered Oscar Winner
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Do compliments make you uncomfy? Tired of constantly achieving and never feeling satisfied? Discover the *real reason* you’re still chasing validation from other people (it has nothing to do with accomplishments or self-esteem) and how to stop relying on external praise + recognition. Perfectionism Optimized client, bravely shares her story of bein…
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On today’s episode of Lipps Service, Scott sits down with Live frontman Ed Kowalczyk. The two begin by discussing Ed’s childhood, including his early musical influences and the formation of Live. Next, they dive into the band’s early success, from its first performances at CBGB, to its eventual record deal and debut album. Throughout the interview,…
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How to Stop Feeling Guilty (lessons from perfectionist parent)
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Tired of thinking about work during family time? Feeling guilty whenever work takes you away from your family? Learn step-by-step how to LET GO OF GUILT. Perfectionism Optimized client Nicole shares how she went from mom guilt overload to missing her kids' first day of school and her entire family celebrating it. Also, discover the why behind your …
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In this episode, Scott sits down with culinary icon Andrew Zimmern. Over the course of the conversation, they dive into Andrew's journey from his early passion for food, his beginnings in radio, and his eventual success as a household name in the culinary world with his TV show, Bizarre Foods. Andrew also discusses meeting the legendary Anthony Bou…
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On today’s episode, Scott sits down with Sublime frontman Jakob Nowell. Jakob details his journey from growing up in a legendary musical family to carving out his own path in the music world with bands like LAW and Jakob’s Castle. He also discusses how he came to front his father’s band, Sublime, and talks about the band’s recent Coachella performa…
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You've been thinking about fear of failure all wrong. Get it right and find out what fear of failure is protecting you from, the underlying reasons behind fear of failure, the sneaky ways fear of failure shows up for perfectionists, what fear of failure really is (not good enough) why popular advice for overcoming fear of failure isn’t helpful for …
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Jerry Harrison of the Talking Heads
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In this episode, Scott interviews Jerry Harrison about his storied musical journey. They discuss his musical beginnings and explore stories about how Jerry met Jonathan Richman, formed the Modern Lovers, then went on to join Talking Heads. Jerry also discusses the music scene of New York in the ‘70s, and the development of punk rock. Along the way,…
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The Crucial Role of Perfectionism Coaching for Women in Leadership
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Ever feel like you're constantly walking a tightrope? Expected to be confident but not too intimidating. Be assertive, but don't get aggressive. As women in leadership we've developed coping mechanisms to navigate these obstacles - like over-preparing, always getting it right and making sure we're well liked. These strategies have kept us afloat, b…
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How Proving Yourself is Career Poison (+ the Cure for Unrivaled Growth)
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Discover why proving yourself is career poison, how to recognize the hidden, nuanced ways proving shows up (like when you put $$ in tip jar) and what lies beneath this constant pressure to constantly prove yourself. Finally get to the source of why even when you're at the top of your game, what's driving you to overwork, question your value and see…
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The REAL Reason Your Inner Critic Won't Shut Up
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Did I make the wrong choice? Why does this bother me so much? Am I letting them down? What if I fail? Spinning in self-judgement and second guessing every small move you make, your brain won't stop replaying magnifying your mistakes. Find out the REAL reason your inner critic won't shut up and how to start asking better questions so you can feel be…
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In this episode, Scott sits down with the three members of Wallows to explore their rise from a budding L.A. band to indie rock sensations. They dive into Wallows' journey, from their early days of making music together to signing with Atlantic Records. Along the way, the band shares stories about their formative experiences in the L.A. music scene…
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Feeling Clenchy? Fascinating Connection Btwn Your Pelvic Floor + Perfectionism
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Discover the clues you’re clenching that you’d NEVER GUESS are rooted in your perfectionistic tendencies. Plus how Perfectionism Optimized client Molly reversed her Osteoporosis diagnosis and regained her sex drive. Learn why we clench, what’s happening inside your body + brain, the 5 core pillars key to releasing the clench You don't have to white…
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How to Prevent Passing Anxiety on to Your Kids
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Signs you’re programming your kids for anxiety without knowing it, how children pick up anxiety from perfectionistic parents, why traditional methods like therapy are 15x slower at achieving results, what *actually works* for caring, busy, perfectionist parents who want a physiology of excellence and how developing a physiology of excellence gives …
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Fascia: The Missing Puzzle Piece for Perfectionists
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Fascia is the Wi-Fi of your insides, with over 250 million sensory receptors weaving through its matrix - it’s how emotions are made and where we feel our sensations, instincts and intuition. But if you tend to overthink, ruminate, catastrophize or stress out, you're compromising your fascia which impacts your body's ability to function optimally +…
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In this episode, Scott sits down with skateboarding legend Tony Hawk. They dive into Tony's journey from a young skateboarder to a household name. Tony shares several stories about turning pro at a remarkably young age, buying a house in high school, and eventually landing the 900 trick that made him famous.Beyond skateboarding, Tony also discusses…
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The Most Important De-Stress Skill for Perfectionists
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Stressed out, frustrated or having trouble sleeping? Stress is physiological for perfectionists and our physiological stress impacts our brain, our ability to speak, to think and our emotional agility. So if you want to have the ability to take charge of perfectionism, you gotta solve stress at the source. Bc you don't have time to do 20 minutes of…
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From Pushing Through To Presence (lessons from perfectionist architect)
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Racing through your days on hyper-speed but still not present for any of it? Discover how high-achieving architect Jessica went from pushing through "everything will be better once..." to being present during the most challenging time of her life, her mother’s passing. Hear from Jessica how Perfectionism Optimized coaching gave her the tools to sto…
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Feeling like you can't relax on vacation? As perfectionists the way we relax is completely different than other people. Learn why and how to start relaxing on your own terms. On paper, you’ve got it together— isn’t it time you felt like it? Whether it's becoming much more DECISIVE in everything you do, PRESENCE with your family on vacation or turni…
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The Secret Solution to Removing OVERWHELM Revealed
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Take the overwhelm out of perfectionism, starting today with the one SKILL SET you’ve never been taught. #truthbooth it’s the only skill set that’ll save you from a life that feels frustrating - like you’re always chasing happiness. Because when you put yourself in charge of your internal world and remove overwhelm- the way you show up in the world…
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Feel like you’re carrying the weight of the world? You want to be a present parent, crush it at work, keep it fresh with your partner, call your bestie back and drink your water, BUT when you compartmentalize and be whoever you need to be to get the result, you end up exhausted. Say goodbye to the exhausting cycle of squishing yourself to fit in. T…
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On this episode, Scott is joined by Black Veil Brides frontman Andy Biersack! They dive into Andy’s early days as a musician in Ohio, exploring how his Midwest upbringing shaped his musical journey. Andy shares his experiences moving to L.A. at a young age and the challenges and triumphs that came with finding success in the city’s competitive musi…
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In this episode, Scott sits down with musician and fashion designer Jesse Jo Stark! Throughout the conversation, they dive into various facets of her artistry and personal life. First, Scott asks Jesse about her childhood in the Chrome Hearts fashion family, and what it was like growing up around musicians like Cher and Steve Jones. From there, the…
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How to Harmonize Striving For Excellence w/ A High-Stakes Career
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Feeling Clenchy? Discover the truth about what *really* happens when you let go of rigid rules that've made you super successful. I'm giving you the uncensored inside scoop on exactly wha happened when I stopped fisting, opened up to new possibilities and began to surf my own ocean--my achieving + energy increased 80%!!!!! If you're exhausted or fe…
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In this episode of Lipps Service, Scott sits down with Patrick Carney, one half of the Black Keys. They delve into Patrick's musical roots, tracing his journey from a young musician to one of the most compelling rock stars of his generation. They explore the formation of the Black Keys, and Patrick also shares anecdotes from touring with iconic act…
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"I Should Know This" Lies We Tell Ourselves in Rumination
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If you've ever felt trapped in a cycle of I should be past this and using your intellectual smarts as evil tools to hammer yourself with, this episode is for you. On paper, you’ve got it together— isn’t it time you felt like it? Whether it's becoming much more DECISIVE in everything you do, PRESENCE with your family or breaking generational cycles …
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Fighting against yourself IS playing life on torture mode AND entirely OPTIONAL. Most solutions for overcoming perfectionism suck. They're not empowering, efficient or any FUN, plus research shows Overcoming Perfectionism simply *doesn’t work*when you are driven, ambitious, caring, high-performer. That’s WHY I’m revealing how you can take your frus…
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Feel like Perfectionism is controlling you? That you’re at the mercy of your perfectionist tendencies? Or that life would be easier if you weren’t such a perfectionist? Perfectionism is not a choice. But you can choose how you want to navigate through it, and that choice is powerful. Discover how the greats Dolly Parton, Serena Williams, Kobe Bryan…
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On this episode, Scott is joined by Bush frontman Gavin Rossdale! The longtime friends begin the episode with a discussion about Bush’s recent Empire State Building performance, and their first collection of greatest hits. They also talk about the stories behind songs like “Glycerine,” life on the road, and Bush’s relationship with their fanbase. T…
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How To Let Go Of Resentment (w/o Exploding On Your Partner)
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Got resentment? Uncover where resentment is hiding in your home responsibilities and the No. 1 mistake you're probably making when it comes to communicating your frustration (this takes you out of black and white thinking). Plus the ONE TOOL that makes you 90% less resentful towards your partner + makes 100% sense as to why you feel like it's all o…
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High Performance ANXIOUS: Building Resilience + Calming Internal Chaos
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Building Resilience IRL Intimate, all access behind-the-scenes look of how I get my anxious, overthinking Type-A high performance perfectionistic brain to calm TF down *when Anxiety strikes*. Previously only available on the Private Client Podcast, sharing with you in celebration of my birthday AND to show you there IS a MUCH better way to deal wit…
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Adam Duritz of the Counting Crows part 2
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Part 2 On today’s episode, Scott is joined by Adam Duritz, the frontman and lead songwriter of famed rock band Counting Crows. Together, the pair delve into Adam’s childhood and early days as a musician, exploring his earliest musical influences and some of the first songs he wrote during his college years. He also offers a candid glimpse into his …
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Recovering Perfectionist vs REWIRED Perfectionist (lessons from Perfectionist CEO)
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Discover the extraordinary scientifically proven benefits of rewiring your perfectionism with special guest and former #recovering perfectionist, CEO Dylan. Plus the hidden costs of unchecked perfectionism and how it's sucking the life out of you (literally). Ready to leverage your perfectionism in WAY YOU LOVE WITHOUT all the victimy #recoveringpe…
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On today’s episode, Scott is joined by Adam Duritz, the frontman and lead songwriter of famed rock band Counting Crows. Together, the pair delve into Adam’s childhood and early days as a musician, exploring his earliest musical influences and some of the first songs he wrote during his college years. He also offers a candid glimpse into his mental …
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6 Self-Sabotaging Patterns Perfectionists Unknowingly Nurture
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For driven perfectionists self-sabotage often appears as status quo success and our unfulfilling choices are applauded. Bc these self-sabotaging perfectionistic patterns go undetected, you’re off chasing an illusion of control, achieving under pressure with an overcrowded schedule, snipping at your spouse, thinking I'll be happy when..." only to fi…
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Self Critic Screams: What Your Body Is Dying To Tell You
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What if your self critic is actually a caring signal from your unconscious, warning you of danger ahead + to get off this path? Your self critic is not the enemy; it's an alarm bell from your body. But it's near impossible to listen to it with all the NOISE + stigma surrounding criticism, self-love and self-compassion. Discover the health consequen…
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The massive opportunity-costs you are blind to every time you self criticize, how habitual self-criticism creates insidious patterns of self-sabotage and 3 simple steps to be high-quality in all areas of your life WITHOUT self-criticism. This is the second episode of the trilogy on self-criticism iceberg. Ready to liberate yourself from perfectioni…
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On today’s episode, Scott sits down with English singer-songwriter Griff! After she signed to Warner Records in 2019, Griff’s music has steadily grown in popularity, attracting a sizable fanbase (including her childhood idol, Taylor Swift), and earning her tour dates with Coldplay, Dua Lipa, Ed Sheeran, and more. Scott asks her about some of her co…
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Self-Criticism Won’t Quit? Confidently Shut.It.Down
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Is your Self-Criticism only getting worse? Overthinking a million ways you suck your mind's go-to? If your self-criticism cycles JUST won't quit, it's not bc you need more self-compassion, self-love or a less tragic childhood. It's simply bc you're focusing on the wrong problem and by misidentifying your problem, you're missing out on all the super…
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The Surprising Relief of RAISING Your Standards
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How raising your standards solves the perfectionistic tendencies that've been holding you back. Hear from Perfectionism Optimized client Brian who was exhausted from being everything to everyone while pulled in a million directions and how making this ONE swap immediately created a cascade of less stress, more presence and legit enjoyment in his dy…
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Exactly how you can end the never good enough cycle right now, for real + for-ever. Plus WHY what you've tried before didn't work + why this will work FOR you. PERIOD. Why settle for good enough when you could be empowered? If you want the only tools designed specifically for perfectionists to move beyond never enough, skills that make you stronger…
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Catastrophize. Ruminate. Overthink. People Pleaser: Upgrading Your Tools
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The MOST productive + positive way to quit people-pleasing, ruminating, catastrophizing, overthinking, second guessing yourself, constantly seeking reassurance, answering work emails on vacation, over-apologizing. The real reason WHY you haven’t been able to stop despite knowing harmful side effects. Awesome acronym to identity your own perfectioni…
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Scott is joined by IDLES lead singer Joe Talbot, one of the most exciting frontmen in rock music today! Early in their discussion, they discuss Joe’s childhood in Bristol, and his early music memories, including being introduced to Van Morrison’s Astral Weeks by his father at a young g age. Along the way, they touch on his background as a DJ, and h…
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If I'm Not Judgmental..how do I know i'm right?
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Fear of failure holding you back? Can't stop obsessing over what you should've done better? I'm telling you exactly how to stop being judgmental, drop the fear of failure and always know if you're doing a good job with a way that's more useful, feels better + helps you progress wayyyy faster Listen to liberate yo self from the cycle of fear and sel…
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Perfectionism in Relationships: Resentment
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Uncover how perfectionism impacts your intimate relationships and the No. 1 mistake you're probably making when it comes to resentment, Plus the ONE SKILL that makes you 90% less overwhelmed? It's like having the power to predict and avoid emotional meltdowns – for yourself! Ready to rewire? Upgrade resentment for resilience inside Perfectionism Op…
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On this episode of Lipps Service, Scott sits with singer-songwriter Pete Yorn to discuss his music and recent film role in Killers of the Flower Moon. The two get into Pete’s early musical influences, his experiences in the L.A. singer-songwriter scene, and his journey towards getting a record label. Next, they discuss the writing and recording pro…
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LAST CHANCE: Perfectionism Rewired Accelerator
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Hurry, it’s your last chance to rewire your perfectionistic patterns in an accelerated 6 weeks with just you + CLG inside the Perfectionism Rewired Accelerator Be sure to apply NOW or forever hold your peace! Perfectionism Rewired Accelerator 1.0 is closing + retiring forever on Friday February 16, 2024. Tp get in on this spaceship before it blasts…
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How To Rise From Setbacks *without* Beating Yourself Up
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Are you a high achiever who secretly struggles when things don't go according to plan? A setback occurs and it feels like your world is falling apart? SAME. In this episode, I'm candidly sharing my recent stumbles and how I moved forward without blame, making myself small or beating my self to a pulp. You'll learn what NOT to do when things go awry…
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Scott sits down with Sugar Ray frontman, reality TV star, and music connoisseur Mark McGrath! They discuss the early days of Sugar Ray, the success of singles like “Fly” and “Every Morning,” Mark’s obscure music knowledge, and more. They also reflect on the music of the ‘90s, discussing some of the best songs and bands of the decade. Along the way,…
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Getting To The Root of Your Overthinking + Ruminating
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Break free from stressy ruminating + overthinking TODAY with this simple method that allows you to slow your mental chatter's roll. Listen as I walk you step-by-step how you can get an accurate read of what's happening inside your head + clear up your perspective so that you can finally feel calm-ish. If you're ready to change and want proven, scie…
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Why Asking for Help is Harder for Perfectionists
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You're used to being the go-to person, who's always happy to help and yet..why is it so freaking hard for you to ask for support? Discover how perfectionism isn't an excuse, it's an explanation and how to advocate for yourself on this empowering episode. If you want to have the capacity, courage & certainty to seek support and leverage it, you gott…
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