Best Maxine S Challenge Podcasts (2024)

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#160 Dianna from Canada - NEW Update 5 Years Later - Continued Success With Heal Endometriosis Naturally & Wendy K Laidlaw 46:16

2M ago46:16

46:16

This week, Wendy K Laidlaw sits down with Dianna from Canada, a former student of the EndoBoss® Academy, to share an inspiring and heartwarming story that will resonate deeply with women who have been told they would never have children due to endometriosis. Dianna first shared her EndoBoss® success story in 2017, gave us an encouraging update in 2…

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#159 Go To The Healing Mat With Julie Hegarty 1:10:03

3M ago1:10:03

1:10:03

Welcome to this week's episode of our podcast, where Wendy K. Laidlaw sits down with the lovely special guest Julie Hegarty from Ireland. Julie shares her inspiring journey of healing many abdominal problems, including Crohn's Disease, by making key lifestyle changes and incorporating yoga into her daily routine. Listen in as she discusses her pass…

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#158 - Questions, Questions, Questions 38:40

4M ago38:40

38:40

This week, Wendy and her Head Coach, Maxine, discuss the critical importance of asking questions. As the Danish proverb goes, "Better to ask twice than to lose your way once." On your EndoBoss® journey, you will encounter various characters and personalities. Some may seem helpful but are actually like wolves in sheep's clothing. Others might prete…

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A radical commitment 20:12

4M ago20:12

20:12

Sister Julia Walsh shares her perspective on the radical commitment of the vow of celibacy. Read the transcript here: https://anunslife.org/podcasts/random-nun-clips/RNC-igf065-radical-commitment Listen to the full episode of In Good Faith podcast here: https://anunslife.org/podcasts/in-good-faith/igf065-julia-walsh Don’t forget to call us and leav…

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In Good Faith with Sister Julia Walsh – Author and Podcast Host 1:02:59

5M ago1:02:59

1:02:59

After suffering through an accident that could have ended her life, Sister Julia Walsh, FSPA, has found joy in her vocation -- and in her life within a body that was broken. She speaks with Sister Rejane about discerning her vocation, recovering physically, why she felt called to write about her experience, and the importance of living our lives as…

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#157 - Holding The Mirror 27:01

6M ago27:01

27:01

In this week's podcast Wendy K Laidlaw discusses the importance of "holding the mirror" to oneself and others. This involves keeping self-awareness through journaling to care for oneself and recognise negative behaviours in others. She advises being an advocate for your own body, not allowing others to mislead you into unnecessary medical procedure…

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How can I prepare to enter religious life? 5:54

6M ago5:54

5:54

Looking forward to entering a religious community, a listener wonders what she should be doing to prepare for religious life. The Nuns have suggestions! Read the transcript here: https://anunslife.org/podcasts/random-nun-clips/RNC-as145-prepare-to-enter-religious-life Listen to the full Ask Sister podcast here: https://anunslife.org/podcasts/ask-si…

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Of boyfriends and religious vocations 5:10

6M ago5:10

5:10

Can a girl's boyfriend help her discern a calling to religious life? Sister Mattie Sterner shares her experience! Read the transcript here: https://anunslife.org/podcasts/random-nun-clips/RNC-as162-boyfriends-religious-vocations Listen to the full Ask Sister podcast here: https://anunslife.org/podcasts/ask-sister/as162-columbus-ohio Don’t forget to…

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Different lives, different challenges 3:07

6M ago3:07

3:07

The grass may look greener on the other side of the fence, but the fact is, religious life and married life both have their challenges and their beauties. Read the transcript here: https://anunslife.org/podcasts/random-nun-clips/RNC-as153-different-lives-challenges Listen to the full Ask Sister podcast here: https://anunslife.org/podcasts/ask-siste…

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How can I hear what the Holy Spirit is saying to me? 5:39

6M ago5:39

5:39

A listener asks the Big Question: How can a person discern the movement of the Holy Spirit? The Nuns discuss! Read the transcript here: https://anunslife.org/podcasts/random-nun-clips/RNC-as146-how-can-I-hear-the-Holy-Spirit Listen to the full Ask Sister podcast here: https://anunslife.org/podcasts/ask-sister/as146-ask-sister Don’t forget to call u…

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Is there a wrong time to go back to church? 5:03

6M ago5:03

5:03

After spending some time away from church, a listener wonders if God is annoyed with her -- and if her fellow parishioners will judge her when she starts going to Mass again. The Nuns have a lot to say! Read the transcript here: https://anunslife.org/podcasts/random-nun-clips/RNC-as178-wrong-time-go-back-to-church Listen to the full Ask Sister podc…

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Learning how to be a woman religious 4:12

7M ago4:12

4:12

Entering a community, or even making vows, isn't the end of the vocation journey! The Nuns discuss. Read the transcript here: https://anunslife.org/podcasts/random-nun-clips/RNC-as146-learning-to-be-woman-religious Listen to the full Ask Sister podcast here: https://anunslife.org/podcasts/ask-sister/as146-ask-sister Don’t forget to call us and leav…

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Where does our suffering unite with Christ's? 4:37

7M ago4:37

4:37

A listener wonders what it means to "unite our suffering with Christ's," but is afraid to ask her pastor. The Nuns discuss! Read the transcript here: https://anunslife.org/podcasts/random-nun-clips/RNC-as162-suffering-unite-with-christ Listen to the full Ask Sister podcast here: https://anunslife.org/podcasts/ask-sister/as162-columbus-ohio Don’t fo…

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Age differences and culture gaps 6:10

7M ago6:10

6:10

If a younger woman has a vocation to religious life, is that a problem for the community she joins -- which likely skews older -- or a blessing for everyone? The Nuns discuss! Read the transcript here: https://anunslife.org/podcasts/random-nun-clips/RNC-as169-age-difference-culture-gap Listen to the full Motherhouse Road Trip podcast here: https://…

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Becoming holy 2:52

7M ago2:52

2:52

Newly arrived at the convent high school, Sister Della Meyer decided she'd better start trying to be holy. She explains! Read the transcript here: https://anunslife.org/podcasts/random-nun-clips/RNC-as160-becoming-holy Listen to the full Ask Sister podcast here: https://anunslife.org/podcasts/ask-sister/as160-cpps-dayton Don’t forget to call us and…

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What can I do to discern better? 2:20

7M ago2:20

2:20

A listener wonders how she can sharpen her discernment skills. The Nuns have tips! Read the transcript here: https://anunslife.org/podcasts/random-nun-clips/RNC-as154-discern-better Listen to the full Ask Sister podcast here: https://anunslife.org/podcasts/ask-sister/as154-ask-sister-presentation-sisters-dubuque Don’t forget to call us and leave a …

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The road to religious life 9:32

7M ago9:32

9:32

There is no single road to religious life. The Nuns share their vocation journeys! Read the transcript here: https://anunslife.org/podcasts/random-nun-clips/RNC-as145-road-to-religious-life Listen to the full Ask Sister podcast here: https://anunslife.org/podcasts/ask-sister/as145-ask-sister Don’t forget to call us and leave a message. Tell us what…

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Can a film inspire a vocation? 14:37

7M ago14:37

14:37

Enthralled by movies like "The Trouble with Angels," a listener who's turned off by dogma wonders how to pursue a vocation to religious life. Read the transcript here: https://anunslife.org/podcasts/random-nun-clips/RNC-as178-movie-vocation Listen to the full Ask Sister podcast here: https://anunslife.org/podcasts/ask-sister/as178-ask-sister Don’t …

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Magnifying the power to do good 1:34

7M ago1:34

1:34

It isn't easy to pinpoint one single thing that's the best part of religious life -- but the Nuns give it a try! Read the transcript here: https://anunslife.org/podcasts/random-nun-clips/RNC-as153-magnifying-power-do-good Listen to the full Ask Sister podcast here: https://anunslife.org/podcasts/ask-sister/as153-ask-sister Don’t forget to call us a…

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Is it possible to miss God's call? 2:31

7M ago2:31

2:31

If God calls you to a particular vocation and you don’t respond … is that the end of the story? The Nuns discuss! Read the transcript here: https://anunslife.org/podcasts/random-nun-clips/RNC-as145-possible-to-miss-gods-call Listen to the full Ask Sister podcast here: https://anunslife.org/podcasts/ask-sister/as145-ask-sister Don’t forget to call u…

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Walking with St. Scholastica 1:54

8M ago1:54

1:54

Why does Sister Julie have such a bond with St. Scholastica? The Nuns discuss! Read the transcript here: https://anunslife.org/podcasts/random-nun-clips/RNC-as193-st-scholastica Listen to the full Ask Sister podcast here: https://anunslife.org/podcasts/ask-sister/as193 Don’t forget to call us and leave a message. Tell us what you like, ask a questi…

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Should I stay or should I go? 6:51

8M ago6:51

6:51

A listener isn’t sure if his relationship with his girlfriend is all it’s cracked up to be. The Nuns discuss. Read the transcript here: https://anunslife.org/podcasts/random-nun-clips/RNC-as193-should-i-stay-or-should-i-go Listen to the full Ask Sister podcast here: https://anunslife.org/podcasts/ask-sister/as193 Don’t forget to call us and leave a…

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Everyday God 5:21

8M ago5:21

5:21

A listener’s friends challenge her devotion to her faith. The Nuns have advice! Read the transcript here: https://anunslife.org/podcasts/random-nun-clips/RNC-as162-everyday-god Listen to the full Ask Sister podcast here: https://anunslife.org/podcasts/ask-sister/as162-columbus-ohio Don’t forget to call us and leave a message. Tell us what you like,…

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#156 - Done Being A Doormat 32:32

8M ago32:32

32:32

In this week's podcast, Wendy K Laidlaw discusses how women may suffer excessively when they prioritize others over themselves and at their own expense. 'Done Being a Doormat' highlights how women teach others to treat them through actions and boundaries, defining a "doormat" as someone who accepts mistreatment without objection. Signs of being a d…

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#155 - Year of You 25:09

8M ago25:09

25:09

In this podcast episode, Wendy K Laidlaw explains her absence over the past few months due to some unforeseen challenges. Wendy reminds listeners that a New Year brings NEW opportunities to focus on essential self-care, pay attention to the body's signs and signals, and to take responsibility for one's full health; mentally, emotionally, physically…

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The scoop on consecration 3:57

9M ago3:57

3:57

What exactly does consecration mean?? The Nuns discuss. Read the transcript here: https://anunslife.org/podcasts/random-nun-clips/RNC-as152-consecration Listen to the full Ask Sister podcast here: https://anunslife.org/podcasts/ask-sister/as152-ask-sister Don’t forget to call us and leave a message. Tell us what you like, ask a question, or just sa…

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Touched by the God of justice 3:34

9M ago3:34

3:34

Growing up in Birmingham during the Civil Rights Movement, Sister Madeline Contorno felt that God's call for justice was a big part of her vocation to religious life. Read the transcript here: https://anunslife.org/podcasts/random-nun-clips/RNC-as216-touched-god-justice Listen to the full Motherhouse Road Trip podcast here: https://anunslife.org/po…

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Is there a wrong way to discern? 2:25

9M ago2:25

2:25

A listener wonders how to distinguish between what she wants and what God wants for her. The Nuns have suggestions! Read the transcript here: https://anunslife.org/podcasts/random-nun-clips/RNC-as160-wrong-way-to-discern Listen to the full Motherhouse Road Trip podcast here: https://anunslife.org/motherhouse-road-trip/presentation-sisters Don’t for…

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Who's the boss? 3:20

9M ago3:20

3:20

Where exactly do women religious fall in to the church hierarchy? The Nuns discuss! Read the transcript here: https://anunslife.org/podcasts/random-nun-clips/RNC-as193-whos-the-boss Listen to the full episode of Ask Sister podcast here: https://anunslife.org/podcasts/ask-sister/as193 Don’t forget to call us and leave a message. Tell us what you lik…

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What’s the up-side of discernment? 2:18

9M ago2:18

2:18

Discernment can be very challenging -- but it isn't only hard work. The Nuns discuss the very big up-sides of the discernment process. Read the transcript here: https://anunslife.org/podcasts/random-nun-clips/RNC-as182-upside-discernment Listen to the full Motherhouse Road Trip podcast here: https://anunslife.org/podcasts/ask-sister/as182-mar-03-20…

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Christmas in the convent II 25:18

9M ago25:18

25:18

Sister Rejane and Sister Pat revisit some of their most special (and unusual!) Christmas memories, spotlighting the difference between Christmas presents and Christ's presence. 1:40 Christmas dinner at McDonald’s 4:15 A different kind of Christmas tree 6:58 Christmas carols, South Sudan style 9:36 A new Christmas tradition 13:03 A devastating Chris…

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#154 - Save Your Womb 15:46

11M ago15:46

15:46

In this week's podcast I want to address a pressing issue. I recently spoke to a woman who was told by her gynaecologist that she needed a complete hysterectomy, a procedure involving the removal of her uterus and potentially ovaries. What deeply troubles me is the misinformation women receive about hysterectomies. My own mother had a hysterectomy,…

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Apostolic or monastic? 4:45

11M ago4:45

4:45

There are many similarities, and some big differences, between apostolic and monastic religious orders. Read the transcript here: https://anunslife.org/podcasts/random-nun-clips/RNC-igf063-flansburg-apostolic-or-monastic Listen to the full episode of In Good Faith podcast here: https://anunslife.org/podcasts/in-good-faith/igf063-susan-flansburg Don…

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Focusing inward or outward 6:46

11M ago6:46

6:46

Some religious communities focus on the interior life, and others go out into the world to serve. Learn about contemplative cloistered and missionary orders. Read the transcript here: https://anunslife.org/podcasts/random-nun-clips/RNC-igf063-flansburg-focusing-inward-outward Listen to the full episode of In Good Faith podcast here: https://anunsli…

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What's in a charism? 8:11

11M ago8:11

8:11

As a laywoman, Susan Flansburg had a unique perspective on the different charisms of the women's religious communities she encountered -- one of the reasons she chose to write about discerning a religious vocation. Read the transcript here: https://anunslife.org/podcasts/random-nun-clips/RNC-igf063-flansburg-whats-in-a-charism Listen to the full ep…

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In Good Faith with Sister Gloria Ardenio Agnes, Maryknoll Sister, Vocation Director 40:49

11M ago40:49

40:49

Gloria Ardenio Agnes, MM, worked as a teacher, campus minister, and office administrator at a Catholic School in Manila, Philippines, before she joined the Maryknoll Sisters in 2009. Her first mission assignment was in Bolivia, where she ministered in an orphanage for boys and worked in a tutorial center teaching computer skills. In 2014, Sister Gl…

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#153 Meet Cristine - ANOTHER EndoBoss® Success Story 1:00:18

12M ago1:00:18

1:00:18

We are delighted to introduce you to the delightful Cristine, coming from the beautiful country of Denmark in Europe. Over the span of three decades, starting as young as 14, Cristine grappled with the relentless ebb and flow of menstrual agony for almost 30 years. In her quest for relief, Cristine found herself at the mercy of the medical field, w…

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In Good Faith with Susan Flansburg - Author 55:33

12M ago55:33

55:33

After 20 years of serving in communications ministry for Catholic Sisters (much of it supporting vocations), it became clear to Susan Flansburg that a guide for inquirers and discerners into religious life was desperately needed. A “one-stop shop” of critical but hard-to-find insights and information, Feels Like Home was written with and for vocati…

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#152 - Retreat Masterclass Replay 40:27

12M ago40:27

40:27

In this week's podcast, Wendy K Laidlaw shares the three secrets about HOW deeply subconscious emotions maybe connected to the surfacing of disease (dis-ease) showing up in the body. "Blocked, or deeply suppressed emotions, combined with subconscious intergenerational trauma, make the perfect breeding ground for disease (dis-ease) in the body. Howe…

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#151 How To Heal A Hurt Heart 17:41

1y ago17:41

17:41

In this week's podcast Wendy K Laidlaw talks about past pain, especially from close relationships, often erodes trust and makes us keep our hearts closed off. Whilst balancing the need for protection and connection can be challenging, extremes of isolation or vulnerability with our hearts were unhelpful. Either, life's beauty often gets overshadowe…

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#150 Retreat To The Retreat 12:46

1y ago12:46

12:46

This week, Wendy is excited to share an exclusive opportunity with her audience. She invites you to join her in person and experience the live event at the inaugural 'How To Embrace Emotions Retreat,' set to take place in the picturesque landscape of Portugal, Europe. This event promises a remarkable occasion for those who aspire to comprehend and …

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The fourth vow 2:33

1y ago2:33

2:33

Sister Barb Giehl describes the fourth vow taken by Sisters of Mercy. Read the transcript here: https://anunslife.org/podcasts/random-nun-clips/RNC-igf058-giehl-fourth-vow Listen to the full episode of In Good Faith podcast here: https://anunslife.org/podcasts/in-good-faith/igf058-barb-giehl Don’t forget to call us and leave a message. Tell us what…

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#149 - The Wall or The Way | Join Our Emotional Healing Retreat 36:30

1y ago36:30

36:30

"The Wall or The Way" is both a reflection from Wendy K Laidlaw on memories of emotional healing and personal growth and an invitation for 'Super Sensitive Souls' to join her for emotional healing in the upcoming 'Emotional Healing Retreat' led by her personally, this October in Portugal. The podcast starts with Wendy's reflection on a recent emoti…

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Working (hard) behind the scenes 5:22

1y ago5:22

5:22

Nuns know how to get things done! Sister Michele Morek shares her experience working at the United Nations. Read the transcript here: https://anunslife.org/podcasts/random-nun-clips/RNC-igf040-working-hard-behind-the-scenes Listen to the full episode of In Good Faith podcast here: https://anunslife.org/podcasts/in-good-faith/igf040-in-good-faith-wi…

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#148 - Bank of Borrowed Beliefs 20:35

1y ago20:35

20:35

Welcome to the concept of "The Bank of Borrowed Beliefs," a conceptual oasis where the currency of success is not measured in monetary value but in the intangible power of belief. Imagine a place where the vaults hold treasures of wisdom, determination, and self-assurance, all borrowed from the accomplished mind(s) who have walked ahead of you on t…

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When she felt the love of God 6:29

1y ago6:29

6:29

When Violaine Paradis couldn't decide what to do with her life, prayer, silence, and a comic book led her to a place where she could feel God's love. Read the transcript here: https://anunslife.org/podcasts/random-nun-clips/RNC-igf062-paradis-felt-love-of-god Listen to the full episode of In Good Faith podcast here: https://anunslife.org/podcasts/i…

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The joy of visitation 6:29

1y ago6:29

6:29

Visitation is at the heart of the spirituality of the Congregation de Notre Dame. Sister Violaine Paradis explains why. Read the transcript here: https://anunslife.org/podcasts/random-nun-clips/RNC-igf062-paradis-mary-visitation Listen to the full episode of In Good Faith podcast here: https://anunslife.org/podcasts/in-good-faith/igf062-violaine-pa…

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Grace on stage 3:54

1y ago3:54

3:54

What does acting have to do with the Incarnation? Sister Violaine Paradis explains! Read the transcript here: https://anunslife.org/podcasts/random-nun-clips/RNC-igf062-paradis-grace-on-stage Listen to the full episode of In Good Faith podcast here: https://anunslife.org/podcasts/in-good-faith/igf062-violaine-paradis Don’t forget to call us and lea…

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In Good Faith with Sister Violaine Paradis - Actress, Acrobat, Social Pastoral Worker 1:15:27

1y ago1:15:27

1:15:27

Sister Violaine Paradis, CND worked as an actress before experiencing a return to God that made her leave everything to enter the Congrégation de Notre-Dame novitiate in August 2009. After her first vows, she pursued studies in pastoral theology and, later, embarked on an integral training centered on human development at the Institut de Formation …

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Is this ad judgmental, or is it just me? 11:44

1y ago11:44

11:44

A listener finds an ad on her favorite Christian radio station judgmental – but wonders if she’s reading too much into it. The Nuns discuss! Read the transcript here: https://anunslife.org/podcasts/random-nun-clips/RNC-as240-prayer-professionals Listen to the full episodes of Ask Sister podcast here: https://anunslife.org/podcasts/ask-sister/as240 …

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