Best Most Certainly Motherhood Podcasts (2024)

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20. The LIFEYNESS CAPSULE: 10 Best Practices 31:23

2M ago31:23

31:23

Ask Lifeyness: You can try out the new Lifeyness Assistant here if you have a Chat GPT 4 account. What is the origin of lifeyness? And how is it best practiced? Welp, I thought you'd never ask! Welcome to the season finale of Season 1 of Lifeyness. In this final episode, Professor Sarah examines various ways to support a holistically healthy life. …

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19. ART and EMBODIMENT in Northeast Florida: A Roundtable of Artists 1:09:10

3M ago1:09:10

1:09:10

Artistic Lifeyness: Exploring Place, Body, Art and Identity Across Cultures In this conversation, three artists based in the Jacksonville area, Jennifer, Shameera, and Thorne, share their unique perspectives on place, embodiment, and art. Based in Jacksonville, Florida, these women discuss how their work is influenced by their identities and their …

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18. EMBODIMENT & SOCIETY: "Returning Home to Our Bodies" with Author Abigail Rose Clarke 48:28

4M ago48:28

48:28

Connect with me on TikTok @book_of_lifeyness to see video shorts! In this episode of Lifeyness, Professor Sarah dives into a powerful conversation with Abigail Rose Clarke, a somatics practitioner, teacher, and author. They discuss how embodiment—the practice of feeling present and alive in one's body—helps us navigate life's challenges and can cre…

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Ep 24 This Isn't Goodbye, It's See Ya Soon: Practicing What I Preach and Taking a Mental Health Pause 29:49

4M ago29:49

29:49

This episode is not one I wanted to record, but one I needed to in order to take care of my mental health, be the mom I want to be, and ultimately show up for you on this podcast the way that I want to. I am going to be pausing the podcast and pausing my social media, for an unknown amount of time (hopefully not too long!), in order to do some much…

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Ep 23 5 Ways to Stay More Present and Regulated This Holiday Season 29:23

5M ago29:23

29:23

This episode is about 5 ways to stay more present and regulated during the holiday season. This can be a crazy time of year that brings up a lot of anxiety and stress and overwhelm. I am really working on staying present this season so I can experience more joy and memories so I wanted to share some tips and strategies to help all moms do the same.…

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Ep 22 Increasing Worthiness and Feeling Enough as a Mom 32:06

5M ago32:06

32:06

This episode is about overcoming the feeling of not being enough, doing enough, and achieving enough so you can feel worthy and enough as a mom and an individual. I talk about inherent worthiness versus earned worthiness and how you are born worthy but the stories, expectations, and beliefs we are exposed to as children and throughout our life form…

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Ep 21 3 Keys for Not Letting Mom Guilt Ruin Your Holidays 27:09

6M ago27:09

27:09

As the holiday season approaches, we all know that pressure on us moms intensifies, sometimes triggering that overwhelming feeling of mom guilt. In this episode, we steer away from generic advice and dive into impactful strategies to truly combat and release mom guilt's hold on your mindset. Recognizing that mom guilt often stems from deep-seated f…

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17. NATURE-BASED THERAPEUTICS: Healing in Nature with Dr. Jean Larson 46:10

6M ago46:10

46:10

In this episode, Dr. Jean Larson shows how the outdoors has healing powers! Nature-based Therapeutics, similar to integrative medicine, is a collection of practices to support a healthcare program. In NBT patients find healing by engaging with the outdoors, animals, and other sensory experiences in the "unbuilt world." Dr. Larson, a faculty member …

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Ep 20 Taking Chances on Your Dreams: My Biggest Takeaways from Competing on a Reality TV show Competition for Entrepreneurs 34:08

6M ago34:08

34:08

In today's episode, I tell you all about how I applied and got accepted into a reality TV show for entrepreneurs! The cake on top for me: It's created and hosted by Wes Bergmann from MTV’s The Challenge! Fast forward through a whirlwind casting process...I overcame my fears, doubts, and mom guilt to take a chance on myself and my dreams. And I am S…

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Ep 19 Showing Up as Mom When the World Feels Heavy 25:09

6M ago25:09

25:09

This episode is about how challenging it can be to show up as mom and be what everyone needs from you when the world or your world feels heavy. As moms, I truly believe we become much more empathetic than the average person (one of our superpowers and one of our challenges) so when the world feels heavy, we really feel that. You are still human mam…

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16. MOTHERHOOD: Playful, Successful, Impactful Moms--A Talk with Melissa Llarena 47:18

7M ago47:18

47:18

Do you know what YOUR "momscript" is? Are you simply following a script that has been handed down for generations? Or are you living your most authentic life, both at home and at work? If you're looking for a llittle help in this department, listen up! In this episode of Lifeyness, host Sarah Clarke speaks with Melissa Llarena, author of the new bo…

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Ep 18 5 Powerful Mantras for Staying Grounded When Life Feels Like a Dumpster Fire 18:52

7M ago18:52

18:52

In today's episode, I'm sharing five powerful mantras for staying strong during life's turbulent moments. Mantras are not a magic solution to all problems, but they do serve as tools for resetting and reframing negative thought patterns. Stay encouraged with these 5 mantras and try them out these mantras in stressful or anxious situations to see ho…

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Ep 17 Building Empowered Belief Pathways to Overcome Fear and Self-Doubt 25:49

7M ago25:49

25:49

This episode shares the importance of Belief Pathways in shaping the results we get in our lives, careers, and businesses. Everything starts with our beliefs and ultimately those beliefs lead to our thoughts, our feelings, our actions, and our results. By understanding belief pathways and optimizing them, we can be more in control of the results we…

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Ep 16 You Don’t Have to Be Everything to Everyone All at Once, Mama 22:35

7M ago22:35

22:35

In today's episode, I explain how to cope with the anxiety, guilt, and worry when you want to be everything for your kids, partner, and friends all at the same time, but just simply can’t. You are a human being mama, NOT just a mom. You are complex and have so many parts to your identity and so many roles that you serve. You really don’t have to be…

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Ep 15 It's My Birthday - My Top Life Lessons from Year 33 27:41

7M ago27:41

27:41

This episode will air a few days before my birthday so I wanted to do an episode on some of the top takeaways and life lessons I gained from year 33 that I thought would help other mamas too. This has been a big year for us. We moved cross country, I changed careers, started my podcast, and all while raising a daughter from year 1 to 2. If you have…

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Ep 14 5 Types of Friends Every Mom Needs in Her Mama Village 21:22

8M ago21:22

21:22

We are often told it takes a village to raise kids…but that village is often about help for the kids…but what about help for mama? In this episode I am going to share about the importance of building your mama village and the 5 types of people I believe every mama should have in her village. As moms we have limited time and energy, especially for h…

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15. SPIRITUAL CARE: A Hospital Chaplain on Grief and Loss....and Joy! 55:53

8M ago55:53

55:53

How often are you drawn into your most ridiculous, joyful, vibrant, SINGING self? Do you include Taylor Swift music and the Barbie movie as part of your spiritual practice? This Methodist chaplain does! Meet Melissa Bortnick, mother of three, clinical spiritual expert, and pastor in training. Currently a chaplain fellow with the VA Puget Sound Heal…

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Ep 13 It’s Okay to Not Be Okay, Mama 15:57

8M ago15:57

15:57

This episode is a call to action for my mama community! How often do we get asked the question, "how are you" or "how is/was your day", and what do we say 99.9% of the time?! We say we’re good…when I KNOW we’re not good 99.9% of the time. I want us to normalize being honest when we’re not okay. When life is kicking our butt. When we are struggling.…

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Ep 12 Coaching vs. Therapy: How Coaching Can Support Your Mindset, Goals, and Success 38:47

8M ago38:47

38:47

In this episode, I explain my take on the differences between therapy and coaching and when might be most appropriate to use one over the other, or both together! I also discuss the benefits of coaching (when done right) and some red flags to look out for when choosing a coach. I dive a bit into my philosophy on what makes coaching effective and my…

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14. FOR FUN'S SAKE! The Power of Play and the Flying Seagull Project 54:45

9M ago54:45

54:45

Meet Ash Perrin, founder and CEO of The Flying Seagull Project! In 2017, Ash charmed the TEDxJacksonville stage with his powerful message of how playing and laughter heals the mind and body. Now, five years later, Ash comes to Lifeyness with the same unique mix of empathy, charisma, and sense fun! See the TED talk here! Website: www.theflyingseagul…

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Ep 11 Permission to Pivot in your Career, Business, Life and Motherhood 29:02

9M ago29:02

29:02

This episode is straight from my heart about embracing our evolutions and not getting stuck by fear or feeling like we have to 'stay the course' on a path we have been pursuing. Life is meant to be lived as a series of chapters and with each new one brings new desires, goals, dreams, values, etc and that is a good thing. As moms, we go through a ma…

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Ep 10 Valuable Lessons From My First 2 Years As a New Mom 35:30

9M ago35:30

35:30

This is a special birthday episode...but not my birthday, my daughter's! She turns two this week and I thought this was a perfect time to reflect back over the last 2 years as a first-time mom navigating business, career, relationships, mental health, motherhood and so much more. I wanted to share the important lessons I learned in case it can help…

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13. SEX: Embodiment and Sexual Wellness 43:46

9M ago43:46

43:46

Today's Lifeyness guest is Dr. Sara Sohn DPT, PT, WCS, a renowned Pelvic Floor Physical Therapist, Sex Counselor, and Mentor for health providers and coaches in the field of sexual wellness. Her passion is helping people improve their sexual experiences and overcome pelvic floor concerns. Dr. Sohn is dedicated to empowering all genders to achieve b…

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Ep 9 Dream building Best Practices: My Favorite Mantras, Affirmations, and Mindset Practices for Successful Dream building 24:06

9M ago24:06

24:06

In today's episode, I provide tangible tools and actions for busy moms to pursue their dreams without overexerting themselves. I share practical strategies to interrupt negative self-talk, emphasize gratitude, and encourage you to make decisions aligned with YOUR true vision. Here are my 5 tools to help stay successful with everything we have been …

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Ep 8 How Compounding Action can Help Busy Moms Achieve Career & Business Dreams with more Ease 29:21

9M ago29:21

29:21

This episode is about the power of compounding action in order to take more effective results-driven actions in your career & business/life goals so that you move those dreams forward faster with less input of stress, energy and time. If we learn to leverage the universe and our internal GPS system to take vision-driven aligned actions for our goal…

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12. LETTING GO: Shed the Weight of Self-Consciousness and Radiate Beauty from Inside 22:33

9M ago22:33

22:33

In this brief episode, we're going to focus on how having a vibrant spirit and a playful outlook can alleviate the stress and anxiety that comes with keeping up appearances. The episode emphasizes the significance of self-acceptance and how shame and other physical aspects should not dictate one's self-worth or limit spiritual exploration. This is …

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Ep 7 Building A Confident Mindset to Help Overcome Anxiety, Doubts, and Fears 28:39

10M ago28:39

28:39

This episode talks about the importance of building a confident mindset as the foundation for building your dreams. We often see mindset work as a nice-to-have to not a big priority, but it is actually the foundation for our dreams and goals to stand on. Our mindset is what will help us weather doubts, fears, insecurities, and anxiety about what if…

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Ep 6 Leveraging the Power of Vision Blueprinting for Increased Motivation and Clarity 31:26

10M ago31:26

31:26

This is episode number 2 in our mini-series on working smarter, not harder! Please check out episode 5 to hear the beginning of the series! Most of us have heard of or created a vision board before. We usually start out really excited about it, but over time it no longer helps keep us motivated or focused. Instead, we can create a vision blueprint …

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11. EMBODIMENT: Healing from Trauma with Somatic Experiencing 56:18

10M ago56:18

56:18

Please welcome Efu Nyaki to Lifeyness! Efu is a seasoned a therapist and Somatic Experiencing Practitioner with Dr. Peter Levine's Ergos Institute of Somatic Education. We are talking about overcoming personal trauma and anxiety to live a happier and more joyful life. SE® is a healing modality that takes a more holistic approach to mental health, a…

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Ep 5 Trusting Your Intuition: The Importance of Connecting to your Internal GPS System for Better Clarity and Direction 29:04

10M ago29:04

29:04

Today's episode is about the importance and impact of learning to listen to your intuition and leverage your internal GPS system to help make decisions that are aligned for you specifically and therefore are more successful. So often we get caught up in what we think we "should" do or what others are doing and instead, if we can learn to go inward …

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Ep 4 3 Belief Shifts About Mom Guilt to Help Build Your Dream Goals and Ambitions 21:20

10M ago21:20

21:20

Today I'm covering 3 belief shifts to help mom guilt NOT hold us back anymore. I'm talking about truly changing the narrative that we have with mom guilt so that ultimately it can have LESS POWER AND IMPACT over us and our goals. We can't get rid of mom guilt, and actually, we shouldn't necessarily want to, but we CAN change how we think about mom …

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10. SOUND: Healing Vibrations for Body and Soul 50:39

10M ago50:39

50:39

Did you know that recent studies show that sound healing (with Tibetan singing bowls) and sound therapy can help autistic children? Singing crystal bowls help the autistic child to connect more fully and find balance and comfort in their bodies. Today we're going to learn about different modalities of healing, with a focus on sound! My guest, Julia…

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Ep 3 5 Simple Strategies for Staying Sane and Finding Harmony In Motherhood 22:04

10M ago22:04

22:04

In episode two, I talked about why you should strive for harmony in motherhood instead of balance and the difference between the two. You’ll definitely want to go back and listen to it if you missed it. Today, I dive deeper into this topic by sharing with you five powerful strategies (simple and easy to try out!) for finding harmony in motherhood. …

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Ep 2 Harmony in Motherhood: The Key to Sustainable Success for Moms Pursuing Dreams 20:08

10M ago20:08

20:08

Trying to find balance in motherhood is bullshit. There, I said it. When well-meaning people tell you to strive for balance, they are basically telling you to find equality between all of your life priorities - kids, partners, careers, self-care - and the list goes on. I hope you know that's impossible (or at least without eventually totally burnin…

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Ep 1 My Journey of Becoming a Life & Mindset Success Coach for Moms 25:29

10M ago25:29

25:29

Hello and welcome to the very first episode of the Mama's Got Dreams podcast! My name is Kassy Sunshine. I'm the proud mama of an almost two-year-old daughter and a 3x certified Life and Mindset Success Coach for moms. I'm thrilled to have you here with me, especially because starting a podcast has been on my vision blueprint for almost five years,…

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Introducing the Mama's Got Dreams Podcast 2:45

11M ago2:45

2:45

Hey mama! Are you tired of feeling overwhelmed and buried under endless to-do lists while trying to be a great mom and achieve personal success too? If you're anything like me, you love being a mom and your kiddos are your world. But at the same time, you're craving for that world to also include space to reconnect with yourself, rediscover your dr…

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9. NEUROPSYCHOLOGY and the Science of Joy 42:56

11M ago42:56

42:56

Meet Dr. Tracy Packiam Alloway an award-winning psychologist, author of 15 books and over 100 scientific articles. She's been featured on Good Morning America, The Today Show, The Doctors TV, and in Forbes, Bloomberg, The Washington Post...and more! Her research on memory and the brain was highlighted in Newsweek as a big idea. In today's show we d…

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8. CELEBRATE: Joyful Parenting and Self-Care in an Uncertain World 48:20

11M ago48:20

48:20

In the face grind culture and a neverending barrage of bad news, there are gentler ways to care for yourself and your family. Let's talk about how to maintain a healthy sense of fun and playfulness even when the pressure's on to show up as a serious, well-respected grownup! On this episode of Lifeyness, I'm speaking with the talented Nikesha Elise …

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RELAX: A Meditation Retreat with Wim Hof Style Breathwork 23:12

12M ago23:12

23:12

Don't forget to follow me! @book_of_lifeyness For someone who talks so much about meditation, I’m not very good at sitting still or quieting my mind! But when I use certain breath techniques--like the one I'm showing you today--the game totally changes. Today I'll be guiding you in three rounds of breathing-- 30 big, powerful inhalations followed b…

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7. INTUITION: Embodiment and Intuitive Movement 41:22

12M ago41:22

41:22

"We remember that our essence is Wise, Wild and Free!" (Qoya) One thing I've learned over the past few years is that freedom, security, play, and relaxation are necessary to a good life. When I first attended a Qoya class, I was astounded to see that these principles are central to its philosophy. My guest today is Jessi Fiske, leader of Qoya-inspi…

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6. LOVE: the Divine Masculine and Divine Feminine 43:52

1y ago43:52

43:52

My guest today is Rev. Summer Van Mun, an ordained minister, spiritual leader, artist, speaker, and healer. Her ministry, Body, Art, and Soul, offers guided meditation, art playshops, herbal education opportunities, and light work methodology experiences. Her calling is to improve well-being and help her clients explore their spiritual potential. I…

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5. PLAY! Managing Anxiety, Part II 41:32

1y ago41:32

41:32

This is the second episode of a two-part series about coping with anxiety. We discuss how it feels, what can help alleviate symptoms, and how the arts and movement can play a role in managing stress and mental health. (Normally I release every two weeks, but since this is a two-parter I wanted them closer together!) In this episode of Lifeyness Jes…

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4. DANCE: Managing Anxiety, Part I 46:57

1y ago46:57

46:57

This is the first episode of a two-part series about coping with anxiety. We discuss how it feels, what can help alleviate symptoms, and how the arts can play a role in managing stress and mental health. Part I focuses on dance and movement; part II will focus on improv and play. In this episode of Lifeyness, we explore the intersection of dance, m…

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3. FRIENDSHIP: Grownup Girlhood Girlfriends...and other Friendly Females 45:35

1y ago45:35

45:35

“The companions of our childhood always possess a certain power over our minds which hardly any later friend can obtain.” ― Mary Shelley, Frankenstein “There is nothing like puking with somebody to make you into old friends.” ― Sylvia Plath, The Bell Jar From a young age, friendships help us form a sense of identity and belonging. They shape our un…

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2. NOURISHMENT: Joyful Eating and Holistic Nutrition 50:41

1y ago50:41

50:41

Please follow me @book_of_lifeyness on instagram Let's discuss joyful eating with holistic nutritionist, Christian Taylor! Christian is a functional nutritionist and holistic health coach with a passion for helping individuals achieve their health and wellness goals. With years of experience and a deep understanding of the challenges that come with…

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RELAX: A Meditation Story Retreat 31:12

1y ago31:12

31:12

It's storytime! Listen to "Nereid's Treehouse," a Meditation Story Retreat. Practice a little "lifeyness" with me, and soothe your nervous system. You can use this as a 10-minute meditation, or allow it to repeat two more times and get the benefit of a full 30 minute session of story meditation. Meditation begins at 2:10. Note: Meditation repeated …

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1. HEALING: Recovery and Embodiment 40:25

1y ago40:25

40:25

Connect with me on Instagram @book_of_lifeyness This is an interview with Alexis, upon her returning home, overcoming addiction, and moving forward after years of estrangement. The secret to her recovery success is multifaceted, but it’s clear she’s overcome some crippling mental health challenges that led up to the drug use in the first place. A h…

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Trailer 2:39

1y ago2:39

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Join me, as we explore the more joyful and playful side of being a grownup. Relaxation and fun are more important than you think. So let's talk about enchantment, nourishing food, and spiritual goodies that support female embodiment. Welcome to Lifeyness, a new kind of wellness podcast, where we get serious about play and fun and relaxation. I’m yo…

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13- Water Birth Story 29:57

5+ y ago29:57

29:57

In this episode Kezia, bleary-eyed from less than a week with a newborn, tells the tale of her latest birth. After a false alarm and only three hours of labor, will Kezia finally have the water birth of her dreams? Amanda is a good friend and listens intently to all the details. Warning- birth is discussed in detail. May not be suitable for all aud…

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12- Second Child Secrets 34:31

5+ y ago34:31

34:31

There's a new guest on the podcast this episode- Alicia, who is expecting her second child. We talk about the joys and challenges of adding a new baby, and agree that both water and dirt are excellent parenting tools. Like our facebook page and subscribe on your podcast player! Share this episode with someone you know who is going from one to two!…

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