Best Afro Yoga Podcasts (2024)

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Episode 121: Psychedelics 1:02:39

1y ago1:02:39

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This week we’re talking about psychedelics — the consciousness altering substances, and the extraordinary moment they are having in our culture at this time. We explore the reasons that popular interest in psychedelics has risen dramatically in recent years — although certainly not for the first time — and we consider the historical and emerging sc…

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Episode 120: Nutritious Movement with Katy Bowman 1:17:56

1+ y ago1:17:56

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This week we're talking about Nutritious Movement, the brainchild of our brilliant friend, biomechanist, fitness expert, and best-selling author Katy Bowman. Katy's term "nutritious movement" refers to the type of movement that nourishes, educates, shapes, energizes, and repairs us in ways that support optimal health and vitality. And, as Katy expl…

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Episode 119: Pandemic Era Discoveries 1:05:57

1+ y ago1:05:57

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This week, we're talking about Pandemic Era Discoveries. Last winter, after two years spent in various forms of social isolation, Dallas and Pilar met up at an improvised San Diego studio to catch up live and in person. We compared notes about how we'd weathered the weirdness of COVID reality, where we're at now, and some of the most rewarding stuf…

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Yoga Teacher Training Q&A: Community Interview 38:08

2y ago38:08

38:08

What does the path to becoming a yoga teacher look like? What should you consider as an existing teacher when thinking about building a wellness business? All this and a lot more in this video where @drftsaleem interviews me about my yoga teaching journey. Note: Decolonize Your Teaching Mentorship Program has reopened, apply for the mentorship prog…

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Black Business: The 9-5 Entrepreneurs with Nicole Carter 58:07

2+ y ago58:07

58:07

The realities of starting a business and stepping into the unfamiliar can be very intimidating. In this talk Nicole Carter, Mental Health Therapist of over 20 years (on ig: @msnicole_c) gives us scientific background and understanding of what is happening in our nervous system as we begin to step outside the comfort zone. We talk about building fam…

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Black Business: Investment As A Wholistic Practice w/ Paige Willis 1:05:12

2+ y ago1:05:12

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Reframing investment as a wholistic practice is what @undonebypaige did so eloquently and beautifully in this episode of our Black Business series. Paige shares with us her story and what led her to becoming a yoga teacher and building a wellness brand that has deep purpose, vision and unwavering commitment to creating real impact. Paige is also an…

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Black Business: From Lack to Abundance with Youmie Jean Francois 1:21:20

2+ y ago1:21:20

1:21:20

A guarantee that your whole life will be gathered with this single episode. Youmie speaks so beautifully and passionately to growing up in Haiti and moving to the U.S. where she unfolded her understanding of both lack and abundance. Now a successful entrepreneur with a company called Flex-n-Fly that bridges the gap between travel and wellness, we t…

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Black Business: Carving Your Lane in the Wellness Industry with Megan Noel 30:00

2+ y ago30:00

30:00

Note: Somehow this episode only recorded halfway through from our IG live, catch the full conversation here. How Megan went from being a yoga teacher to a successful full-time wellness entrepreneur designing brands and websites in 2 years. This is a real, raw conversation on what it takes to build a business, knowing when to pivot and the importanc…

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Black Business: Building Community in Your City with Kirsten Johnson 53:08

2+ y ago53:08

53:08

In part 1 of this new series on Black Business Kirsten breaks down how to carve your own path, transform your mindset, tap into your value and build your business as you center community. Kirsten @in_her_voices gathered our whole lives in this conversation as a Black woman who is retired and serving the most overlooked communities while making yoga…

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Reinvestment: The New Wave of Culture-Driven Entrepreneurs 1:07:50

2+ y ago1:07:50

1:07:50

Kemetic yoga is making waves and so are Black yoga teachers and teachers of color. We have realized that we have to be our own leaders and our own healers. ⁠A new wave of wellness is sweeping through as culture-driven yoga teachers are becoming astute entrepreneurs to build something that creates change.⁠ ⁠ In this episode I talk more in depth abou…

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Reclamation: Kemetic Healing for Black People (The Missing Link) 1:08:35

2+ y ago1:08:35

1:08:35

It’s been fascinating to see how many people all of sudden feel so connected to yoga when they never did before. I’ve had people tell me they saw flashes of Egypt, of their ancestors and just generally felt so in tune with the practice.⁠ ⁠ Realizing and remembering our connection to wellness as part of our bloodline, lineage and legacy are inherent…

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Revolution: African Yoga in an Anti-Black World 59:54

2+ y ago59:54

59:54

In this episode of the BHM series Johnika continues her interview into my experience and approach to Black wellness and Kemetic yoga. In this chat we discuss the importance of researching outside of social media, finding like minded people, connecting to our roots and as such slowly revolutionizing our lives and standing more firmly in our power, i…

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Roots: Becoming a Basu (My Kemetic Yoga Teacher Origins) 59:49

2+ y ago59:49

59:49

Our Black Wellness series kicks off discussing my journey to becoming a Basu (Kemetic Yoga Instructor), the importance of reclaiming wellness, when and how to practice yoga and some additional context around the art of teaching a great yoga class, especially for teachers of color. Huge thanks to Johnika @pursesuitandtravel for her amazing questions…

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Episode 118: Optimize with Brian Johnson 1:10:45

2+ y ago1:10:45

1:10:45

This week we’ve got a special guest episode with Brian Johnson, the creator of Optimize and the Founder + CEΦ of Heroic Public Benefit Corporation. Brian has spent half of the last twenty-five years as a Founder/CEO and the other half as a Philosopher, creating hundreds of his PhilosophersNotes summaries of all sorts of brilliant books worth readin…

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Episode 117: Afro Flow Yoga with Leslie Salmon Jones and Jeff W. Jones 48:39

2+ y ago48:39

48:39

This week, Pilar talks with special guests Leslie Salmon Jones and Jeff W. Jones, co-founders of Afro Flow Yoga. Leslie and Jeff created Afro Flow Yoga in 2008, fusing a new blend of expressive movement and rhythmic music from their own explorations of healing and their African-American and Caribbean heritage, in West Africa, Haiti and Jamaica. Les…

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Episode 37: DJ Nappy G- FUNKY PASSPORT-Ep. 37 Nov. 2021-2ND hr 1:00:01

2+ y ago1:00:01

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This mix goes on an uptempo journey through House & House-ish groove. Starting Jazzy Brazilian & going into Latin, Soulful, Tech,Funky, Afro, & in-between.

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Episode 116: Kitchen Whisperers with Dorothy Kalins 1:00:34

3y ago1:00:34

1:00:34

This week Pilar talks to a special guest — James Beard award-winning journalist, author, and food legend Dorothy Kalins. Dorothy is the founding editor of Saveur magazine and Metropolitan Home. She's also a celebrated cookbook creator and the author of a terrific new book, The Kitchen Whisperers: Cooking with the Wisdom of Our Friends.…

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S3 E7: Becoming the Alchemist w/ Didier M'Ponte 1:11:26

3y ago1:11:26

1:11:26

In our final episode of the season we dive into meditation, knowledge of self and becoming the alchemist. A huge thank you to our amazing guest @didiermponte of @madebylightandwater and of course my incredible co-host @msnicole_c. We thank you, we love you and appreciate you so much for being with us this season. Peace! Find more about Didier's wor…

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S3 E6: Finding Your Passion and Path to Wellness 57:56

3y ago57:56

57:56

In this episode we have some technical difficulties but plenty of dope gems as we discuss: Moving beyond your environment. Exploring who you are with curiosity. Finding your passion. Unfolding your own path to wellness. Give thanks to my lovely co-host @msnicole_c and our guest @nhaystings an amazing entrepreneur doing great things in Sacramento.…

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S3 E6: Mid-Season Recap w/ Co-Host Nicole Carter 35:00

3y ago35:00

35:00

In this episode Nicole and I take a moment to recap on the first half of the season. Nicole shares some full moon rituals and we get into a beautiful conversation themed around the evolution of Black men, returning to Self and standing in our power. We hope you enjoy!

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S3 E5: Finding Liberation Through Travel 1:15:12

3y ago1:15:12

1:15:12

In this episode we talk about the power of finding yourself through travel, experiencing boundlessness and freedom — especially through the mental and structural limitations of being Black in America. This conversation was an entire bag of gems with my amazing co-host @msnicole_c and our guest @ashton.ragsdale who dropped major insight on how trave…

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S3 E4: Accessing Your Creative Power with Roshaun Davis 59:18

3y ago59:18

59:18

In this episode @msnicole_c and I talk with @thespiritualhomie who drops major game in how to live an intentionally created and joy-filled life. He shares his story and how hip-hop music inspired him and gave him wisdom to overcome adversity in his environment. This one is full of gems!

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S3 E3: The Military Black Man with T Franklin 1:12:04

3y ago1:12:04

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In this episode we interview my dad, T Franklin, @fatsfranklin where he shares a wealth of life experiences including growing up a military brat, enlisting in the Air Force himself and how the foundation of who he is developed from it. From traveling all over the world, to dealing with racial stress and trauma in America, to developing his self-car…

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S3 E2: A Yogi Athelete is Born with Amir Madison 59:59

3y ago59:59

59:59

In episode 2 we talk with @amir_yogiathlete founder of @yogiathlete who takes us through his wellness journey of self-discovery. He talks about growing up in South Los Angeles, finding yoga, healing trauma through the practice and transforming into his true self. We hope you enjoy this amazing conversation filled with gems!…

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S3 E1: Why Love Always Wins with Stephan Houston 1:03:33

3y ago1:03:33

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Nicole and I kick off season 3 of the Afro Yoga Podcast with an incredible discussion about love with our LA homie, Stephan Houston. Stephan shares intimately about his experience as a Black man working in the prison system, taking a leap of faith to start his plant-based catering business and the journey of embodying love. We share tips on how to …

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BONUS EPISODE: INTENTIONAL INTERSECTIONALITY W/ OWL RARE 45:42

3+ y ago45:42

45:42

A special conversation today with Owl Rare, who shares with us some intimate details of their life and the journey to wellness, increasing representation and access for LGBTQ. Connect and support their amazing work below: Imani Yoga: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/qtpocyoga/imani-faith-yoga/community Podcast: QTPOC Talks https://open.spotify.…

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Episode 115: Make Time with John Zeratsky 1:02:48

3+ y ago1:02:48

1:02:48

This week on The Living Experiment we bring you an episode that has been a very long time coming — a special guest episode with New York Times bestselling author John Zeratsky. John is the co-author — with Jake Knapp —  of two terrific books, Sprint (a popular business title from 2016) and Make Time: How to Focus On What Matters Every Day, which ca…

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Episode 22: (Another) New Year 1:02:43

3+ y ago1:02:43

1:02:43

This week on The Living Experiment, we're talking about the concept of the New Year — from meaningless consumer hype to contemplative pursuits that really can make a difference. We explore the potential pros and cons of leveraging the New Year as an opportunity for self-improvement, and we share the approaches we like best for pursuing change in ou…

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Black + Well Abroad: Marseille, France 52:32

3+ y ago52:32

52:32

An incredible conversation with Jennifer, a yoga teacher of color out of Marseille, France. Born and raised in a the island of Guadalupe she moves to Paris in her early twenties and has a cerebral stroke at 23 years old.Accidentally discovering yoga, it transforms her life and she becomes a yoga teacher.Noticing the lack of wellness resources and e…

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Black + Well Abroad: Canada 1:20:34

3+ y ago1:20:34

1:20:34

In this episode we speak with @vibrantlifecollectivebyval who shared with us some beautiful insight and wisdom on the Chakra system and how we can use it as a blueprint to align with our Highest Self.Val also shares her journey from running ragged in her 9-5 to becoming a yoga teacher and how her decision changed her life.Bonus: Tips on choosing th…

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Episode 114: Midlife 59:12

3+ y ago59:12

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This week on The Living Experiment, we're talking about Midlife — that fun and potentially funky moment when you realize you might well have fewer years ahead of you than you've already put behind you. It's a clarifying moment for many, and a moment of crisis for others. A moment when we realize that we may not have lived our own highest choices up…

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Black + Well Abroad: Bequia 59:05

3+ y ago59:05

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From her immigrant upbringing, to growing up in the hustle and bustle of New York City to yoga becoming a huge catalyst for following her dreams — in this episode Alexa shares with us a rich story of her journey to finding herself.We talked about the cutthroat wellness studio culture in NYC, the cultural divides in the islands of St. Vincent and th…

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Black + Well Abroad: Dakar, Senegal 52:18

4y ago52:18

52:18

From being born and raised in Dakar to college at Spelman to the impact she’s having in her community back home, Rugi gave us some amazing insight into her wellness journey as an African Black woman.We spoke about yoga as self-improvement practice on and off the mat, where it intersects with Islam, the embodiment of yoga in its African origins and …

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Black + Well Abroad: Cuba 1:07:16

4y ago1:07:16

1:07:16

In this episode of our live podcast Kaylaa shares with us a very intimate journey to finding herself after moving 2,000 miles away from home to pursue a career as a doctor.From her experience of being a Black woman in Cuba to being open to new ways of healing in the midst of so much change, she highlights the importance of meeting yourself where YO…

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Black + Well Abroad: Abu Dhabi 52:55

4y ago52:55

52:55

In this episode with Melody Sylvain, yoga instructor, behavioral health expert and mental health advocate, we talk about the importance or normalizing the discussion of addressing mental well-being while seeking wellness. We hope you enjoy this conversation as much as we did.

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Black + Well Abroad: Glasgow, Scotland 1:03:07

4y ago1:03:07

1:03:07

In this episode Sade Bruce brings such humility, power and grace to a conversation about redefining success, choosing happiness and handling adversity as a Black woman in a white centered wellness industry and country.

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Black + Well Abroad: Stockholm, Sweden 59:47

4y ago59:47

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In this episode we talk to Ruthie Zerai about her journey to knowing herself after a serious burnout and deciding to take a year sabbatical. Her experience of burnout, depression, anxiety and suicidal ideation got her curious about mental health and led her to lean into wellness. She also speaks about finding her individual identity as a child of E…

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Black + Well Abroad: London 59:16

4y ago59:16

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Today we kick off Season II of The Afro Yoga Podcast with @chloesm16 coming to us live from London.⁠ ⁠ The goal of this series is to highlight the state of Black wellness while celebrating our unique and varied experiences around the world as Black people.⁠ In this episode, Chloe shares with us some of her experiences working at a meditation studio…

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Episode 113: Mini Update from Pilar 25:19

4y ago25:19

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Life continues to be weird. So we are just rolling with it. This week on The Living Experiment, Pilar offers some updates and options for folks who want to stay connected and who are eager keep experimenting through the rest of 2020. Get full show notes and resources at http://livingexperiment.com/mini-update/…

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Episode 112: Rewilding with Daniel Vitalis 58:12

4y ago58:12

58:12

This week on The Living Experiment, Pilar interviews a special guest, hunter-gatherer and rewilding enthusiast Daniel Vitalis. Daniel is a well-recognized advocate for what's known as rewilding, a term that he points out means very different things to different people. To Daniel, and also to Pilar, it means reclaiming and reconnecting with aspects …

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Episode 111: Moving Forward 1:13:16

4y ago1:13:16

1:13:16

This week on The Living Experiment we're talking about Moving Forward in this unusual time in history. Thanks to COVID-19, we're still recording from a distance. Since we were last in the studio though, and even since the last time we did one of our COVID-edition Facebook Live episodes, so much has happened. We've seen new waves of conflict around …

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Episode 110: Autoimmunity with Dr. Terry Wahls 1:09:36

4y ago1:09:36

1:09:36

This week our guest is Terry Wahls, MD, a physician and scientific researcher best known for her groundbreaking work reversing autoimmune diseases — including her own disabling case of multiple sclerosis, which for a time had her confined to a wheelchair with very little hope of recovery. But recover she did, and what produced her recovery was an e…

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PART 4: YOGA TEACHER TO WELLNESS ENTREPRENEUR 59:59

4y ago59:59

59:59

Our final part of this special series wraps up with Caroline Collins of @solfloyoga. We talked about the importance of representation in wellness spaces, carving our own lanes, merging our passions to serve our communities and generational healing. I even shed a few tears at the end realizing the impact this work has on US, our families and our com…

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PART 3: YOGA TEACHER TO WELLNESS ENTREPRENEUR 58:38

4y ago58:38

58:38

Megan from @wellwithnoel joins us in this episode to talk about her journey into yoga from a flight attendant who experienced a lot of anxiety traveling. She speaks on her black led yoga teacher training in Oakland and how the Decolonize Your Teaching mentorship program gave her the business tools and skills necessary to build her business. She now…

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PART 2: YOGA TEACHER TO WELLNESS ENTREPRENEUR 56:02

4y ago56:02

56:02

Shakeelah Sutton from D.C. graces us with her wisdom, insight and reflections in part 2 of our series. She speaks about discovering yoga as a tool that helped her deal with the discomfort of her autoimmune disease and how it ignited her passion to share the power of yoga with others. She also speaks about breaking free of generational trauma and te…

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PART 1: YOGA TEACHER TO WELLNESS ENTREPRENEUR 58:30

4y ago58:30

58:30

In this special 4 part series we talk with London Lucille, a graduate of our Decolonize Your Teaching Mentorship Program on her journey towards entrepreneurship. London shares with us her experience of defending yoga teachers of color, getting fired from a yoga studio for speaking up and how growing her business ethically and with service at the ce…

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EP: 15 — YOUR BRAIN ON YOGA 56:54

4y ago56:54

56:54

Our Mental Health Therapist and co-host Nicole Carter spoke beautifully and warmly to how we can tend to our mental wellness. From how our brain is naturally wired, to bringing unison between the mind and heart to interrupting our innate stress response — this episode is FULL with gems on self-love. In addition, we discussed the parallels to how we…

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Episode 109: Health Transformation with Dr. Frank Lipman 1:04:02

4y ago1:04:02

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This week on The Living Experiment, our guest is Dr. Frank Lipman, one of the world's leading integrative physicians, a thought leader and innovator in the realm of disease reversal, and the author of a bunch of books, including his most recent, How to Be Well: The 6 Keys to a Happy and Healthy Life. Frank Lipman, MD, is best known for helping high…

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EP: 14 — COMMUNITY BUILDING 46:24

4y ago46:24

46:24

An unexpected turn of events when Nicole takes a long moment to celebrate Angie and IG live goes crazy in support of it. True community building at it's finest. In a second turn of events, the conversation cuts short as Angie's iPhone charger decides to not let her be great and stops working. Although the conversation got cut short, it was a worthy…

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EP: 13 — VISUAL BRANDING 49:52

4y ago49:52

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In this episode of the Decolonize Your Teaching series, Angie and Nicole talk about the importance of a visual brand identity. They touch on colors, fonts and imagery as the foundation to your brand and how to convey that authentically to connect with your audience. Note: Apologies for the background noise, I wasn't in my usual location.…

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