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We’re going to connect you with tangible tools, tactics, as well as people, professionals and science backed research on how to champion your mental health, live a joyful life, and be happy now.
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Dentistry Uncensored with Howard Farran
Howard Farran: Dentist | Dental CE Speaker | Founder & CEO of Dentaltown.co
POWERED BY DENTALTOWN.COM Uncomplicate your dental life with Dr. Howard Farran as he interviews your fellow townies and leaders in dentistry! Dentists and dental professionals share their wisdom to make your dentistry faster, easier, higher in quality and lower in cost. Episodes released every week day with the full transcripts at dentaltown.com/podcasts.
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1664 Blake and Chase Thompson on the Denturist Profession : Dentistry Uncensored with Howard Farran
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Blake and Chase Thompson are second-generation denturists from Canada. Operating in Saskatchewan and Alberta with their dad, the Thompson brothers manage five practices with two more on the way. Their mission is to deliver an outstanding experience for both patients and employees. As dedicated denturists, they handle all clinical work and much of t…
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1663 Chip Fichtner of Large Practice Sales on Invisible DSO Partnerships : Dentistry Uncensored with Howard Farran
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Chip is the Co-Founder of Large Practice Sales (LPS), the largest transaction advisor to GP and specialty dental practices in the U.S. LPS has completed over $1.0 billion of IDSO partnerships in the last 24 months. The unique LPS bidding process ensures doctors consider all of their options in an IDSO partnership and achieve the highest values from…
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1662 Argentina Moreno and Mason Johnson of Thrive Masterminds on the Owner Operator Model : Dentistry Uncensored with Howard Farran
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Argentina has been in the dental field for 18 years, serving our community as a business develop manager, sales rep, consultant, sales trainer, etc. Her passion has always been to empower dentist and their teams to reach new heights with their business. Argentina has a passion for helping female providers and their teams scale their business and fi…
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1661 Dr. Katie Lee on Oral Systemic Health and Empowering Women in Dentistry : Dentistry Uncensored with Howard Farran
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Dr. Katie Lee is a dentist, speaker, author, and coach who lives in Aurora, Colorado. Dr. Lee graduated from University of Illinois at Chicago in 2010 and was an owner-partner in over 80 DSO supported dental practices throughout the US and served as Clinical Partner overseeing 5 states. Currently, she consults for health technology companies and pr…
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1660 Ericka Aguilar on Improving Dental Billing Systems : Dentistry Uncensored with Howard Farran
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Ericka is a national speaker with over 25 years of experience as a dental billing expert and trainer. She is the creator behind "Dental Biller's Appreciation Day," a celebration she initiated in July 2021 to honor the invaluable contributions of dental billers across the nation. With her unwavering passion and dedication, she has helped over 3000 d…
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1659 Dr. Gordon Christensen on All Things Dentistry : Dentistry Uncensored with Howard Farran
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Gordon J. Christensen is Founder and CEO of Practical Clinical Courses (PCC) and Co-Founder and CEO for Clinicians Report Foundation (CR) and a practicing prosthodontst in Provo, Utah. PCC is an international continuing education organization that provides courses and videos for all dental professionals. CR offers unbiased research on thousands of …
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1658 Dr. Simi Silver on the Science of Sleep Dentistry : Dentistry Uncensored with Howard Farran
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As a Diplomate of the American Board of Dental Sleep Medicine, Dr. Silver prevents and manages breathing problems including sleep apnea, snoring, and mouth breathing in all ages. She evaluates and treats children for proper jaw growth and development, incorporating oral myofunctional therapy, oral appliances and frenuloplasty (tongue tie release). …
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1657 Dr. Todd McGovern on Building a Happy Practice : Dentistry Uncensored with Howard Farran
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Born and raised in Eastern Montana, the geographic center of nowhere in the United States, Todd McGovern admired his small town dentist who sat weekly in the front row of his Catholic church wearing a dapper blue blazer, surrounded by his camera-ready family. At age 26, along with his beautiful new wife Stacy & his apprentice dental degree from the…
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1656 Dr. Mohamed Shawi - At the Crossroads of DSO vs. Private Practice : Dentistry Uncensored with Howard Farran
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Dr. Shawi earned his Biomedical Science degree from the University of Central Florida and then his DMD from Temple University School of Dentistry. After graduating from Temple Dental in 2023, Dr. Shawi took a job as an associate general dentist in New Jersey for a DSO. He is navigating the intricacies of the dental profession as part of a DSO. Dr. …
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1655 Derek Williams on Financial Freedom Through Practice Ownership : Dentistry Uncensored with Howard Farran
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Derek bought a practice in East Texas right after graduating dental school. He tripled production/collections while cutting back clinical days. He’s been a coach with The Lifestyle Practice since 2018 where he focuses on helping other dentists increase the profitability of their practice while increasing their freedom in life. Join the community on…
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1654 Comfort Dental CEO Dr. Rick Kushner's Fantastic Five Keys to Great Practice Management : Dentistry Uncensored with Howard Farran
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Dr. Rick A. Kushner is President, Founder, CEO and CFO of Comfort Dental, the largest and most successful dental franchise in the world. He graduated from Marquette University School of Dentistry in 1977. Dr. Kushner has always advocated, taught and pioneered the concept of accessible, fair priced dentistry. Dr. Kushner, has continued to be involve…
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1653 Zachary Miller on the Path to Practice Ownership : Dentistry Uncensored with Howard Farran
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Dr. Zachary Miller, known by most of his patients as Dr. Z, is a first-generation dentist practicing in Western Washington state. He graduated from USC dental school in 2019 and immediately relocated to Northern Idaho where he practiced for 3 years before moving to Washington to be closer to his wife’s family. He has worked as an associate until th…
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Dr. Guitta Harb on Overcoming Obstacles in Cosmetic Dentistry : Dentistry Uncensored with Howard Farran
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Dr. Guitta Harb's passion for dentistry ignited at a tender age, blossoming into a lifelong commitment to the art and science of oral care. Her love affair with the dental profession began as a young teen when she had the privilege of observing a dental office in action. It was here that she discovered her fascination with the intricate blend of sc…
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Today's Hosts: Elli Are Production and Marketing: Jarrett Ramones, Tim Haydock, Kody Stoebig & Fatima Ramirez Editor: Rachel Livinal What does Climate education look like in California schools these days? Bluntly, there are no climate education mandates for For K-12 or for general education at public university. For most students environmental educ…
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1651 Dr. David Lee on Contemplating a Future in Orthodontics : Dentistry Uncensored with Howard Farran
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David grew up in Taiwan and after high school he came to study in the U.S. He is a graduate of the University of the Pacific with a bio degree and a graduate of the University of Michigan Dental School. He is currently in a 1-year orthodontic internship in New York. Join the community on Dentaltown at https://www.dentaltown.com…
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Today's Hosts: Mehek Kandru Production and Marketing: Jarrett Ramones, Tim Haydock, Kody Stoebig & Fatima Ramirez Editor: Rachel Livinal Today on Policywise, Mehek dives into what the education system looks like for incarcerated individuals. We'd Love to Hear from You! Clink the link below to fill out a quick survey and let us know what you think! …
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Today's Hosts: Demi Wack & Ellinor Arzbaecher Production and Marketing: Jarrett Ramones, Tim Haydock, Kody Stoebig & Fatima Ramirez Editor: Rachel Livinal Today on Policywise Demi and Elli discuss Prop AB15O5 by Democratic Assembly member Patrick O'Donell from Long Beach CA. In 2019 California Governor Gavin Newsom signed AB15O5 into law and rewrit…
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1650 Dr. Monzer Shakally - From Syrian Refugee to American Dentist : Dentistry Uncensored with Howard Farran
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Dr. Monzer Shakally, DDS is a newly practicing dentist in Tempe, Arizona. Dr. Shakally was born and raised in Damascus, Syria until the age of 17 when he was exiled out of his country and forced to become a refugee in Cairo, Egypt. He was later relocated to Des Moines, Iowa, where he finished his last year of high school, and went on to the Univers…
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Today's Hosts: Demi Wack Production and Marketing: Jarrett Ramones, Tim Haydock, Kody Stoebig & Fatima Ramirez Editor: Rachel Livinal Whenever you're ready. Hello everyone, and welcome to our next episode of Policy-Wise. I am really thrilled today to be joined by Cindy Loff, the director of the National Childcare Association. Today, we'll be talkin…
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1649 Adam Marburger & Max Zanan of Dental Protection Group : Dentistry Uncensored with Howard Farran
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Adam Marburger is a serial entrepreneur that lives his life in the following buckets; automotive, real estate, insurance, dental, and martial arts. His tremendous track record in retail automotive landed him the title of “Automotive News 40 under 40” in 2018, which launched him as one of the most sought-after coaches in the industry. Adam is the co…
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[UPDATE: this episode was recorded on May 26 2023 before the FTA strike began. For updates on the strike follow @FresnoTeachersAsaociation] Today we'll be hearing from McLane high school teacher and Fresno Teachers Association President Manuel Bonilla and self-proclaimed troublemaker Louis Jamerson the Executive Director of the Fresno Teachers Asso…
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It is so good to be back! For our final season, we’ll be switching things up. As always we'll be speaking with people who are experts in their fields, policymakers, and everyday people who are making a difference in their communities, but we’ll also each be taking the opportunity to do deep dives into the areas that interest us the most. Join our h…
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1648 Dr. Irving Chao on What to Look for When Becoming an Associate Dentist : Dentistry Uncensored with Howard Farran
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Dr. Irving Chao was awarded high honors and received his Doctorate of Dental Surgery degree from the University of the Pacific’s School of Dentistry in San Francisco. He continued to receive postgraduate training at UCLA School of Dentistry in areas of cosmetic dentistry, root canal therapy, implant dentistry and Invisalign® orthodontics. Dr. Chao …
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1647 Dr. Irving Chao on What To Look For In An Associate Dentist : Dentistry Uncensored with Howard Farran
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Dr. Irving Chao was awarded high honors and received his Doctorate of Dental Surgery degree from the University of the Pacific’s School of Dentistry in San Francisco. He continued to receive postgraduate training at UCLA School of Dentistry in areas of cosmetic dentistry, root canal therapy, implant dentistry and Invisalign® orthodontics. Dr. Chao …
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1646 Dr. Rhonda Kalasho on the Business Tips They Don't Teach In Dental School : Dentistry Uncensored with Howard Farran
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Dr. Rhonda Kalasho is a graduate from the prestigious UCLA School of Dentistry, which is consistently ranked as the #1 Dental School in the US. She completed an extended residency in hospital dentistry at UCSD/VA San Diego. Dr. Kalasho is trained in placements of implants, and wisdom teeth extractions. She has also been trained in advanced Endodont…
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Should a new dentist graduate look for a job with more experience in specialized procedures?
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Howard Speaks: Would you buy, hold, or sell dental stocks?
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Doc, You’re a Doctor of Dental Surgery, not a Doctor of Everything.
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Building your muscles is a lot like building your dental practice
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What’s the best way to grow? Should you do more volume or less volume? What’s your frequency? Should you work out or go to work every day? Or every other day? Should you work four, five, six, or even seven days a week? Is there only one right answer to build muscle?
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The best way to increase your sales is to realize that your front desk is your sales team taking incoming and outgoing calls. Do you track how many incoming new patient calls are closed with a scheduled appointment? Do you ask them when they want to come in, or do you just tell them when your first available new patient appointment is?…
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What do dentists and construction workers have in common? They don’t buy the income stream they need and buy a $20,000 skid steer when what they really needed was at least a $40,000 backhoe, better with a $60,000 dozer, or just get er’ done with a $80,000.
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Men's Mental Health, Emotional Agility, and Finding Fulfillment w/ Q Williams
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What does it mean to be a man? Maybe we, men and women both, learned from influences like athletes, actors, or just stigmas in cultures. Quentin (Q) Williams joins the gr@titude podcast to discuss how modern men can find fulfillment through identity. Q trains men in emotional intelligence. He's created safe spaces for men to be themselves to embrac…
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How To Improve Your Mindset To Achieve More w/ Chris Aguilar
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Everyone views life through their own unique lens. This is our mindset. It's the expectation we hold about ourselves, others, and the situations around us. Research shows that mindsets play a significant role in determining all dynamics of life. Mindset coach and multipreneur Chris Aguilar joins the gr@titude podcast to provide the roadblocks to br…
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How To Cherish Life While Building Wealth w/ Tom Challan
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Building wealth and enjoying life are not mutually exclusive. Figuring out just how to reach one of those goals can sometimes seem impossible, so where do we start? Founder of Priority Living Tom Challan joins the gr@titude podcast to share how to build a life of purpose, passion, and financial freedom. Challan is a high performance coach raising u…
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the life-changing power of mentorship.
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Imagine yourself trying to climb to the top of a mountain. You're so excited to get there, you're making progress, you're disciplined, but everytime you look up there's another peak to conquer. A mentor helps you overcome those upcoming peaks. Kellan Brown returns to the gr@titude podcast to discuss the art of passing knowledge and expertise from o…
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step-by-step guide on how to biohack your body with mindfulness and eating.
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Being mindful with our bodies is not as realistic as we'd like sometimes, especially with families, jobs, anxiety, trauma and the myriad distractions around us. Health Dietitian Josh Kreifels joins the gr@titude podcast to share how to eat well, sleep well, think well, move well, and feel well, all with an holistic approach. Kreifels breaks down a …
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how to better understand and execute your visions in all dynamics of life.
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Life isn't always perfect but it can be beautiful. Pro skateboarder, speaker, and author Beaver Fleming joined the gr@titude podcast to discuss how to better understand and execute your visions in all dynamics of life. Starting his journey in Knoxville, TN with a passion for skateboarding, he moved to California at the age of 17 to achieve his drea…
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how to rewire your brain to be your best authentic self.
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Our brains are designed around survival and it does it exceptionally well. However, the architecture, the algorithms, and the deep wiring that drives our early survival as children are the very things that stand in our way. Dr. Roddy Carter joins the gr@titude podcast to help understand the beautiful design of our brains and how to re-engineer ours…
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opening new doors of opportunity after achieving your goals.
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We tend to think when we finally climb and conquer the mountaintop that all of our problems will be solved. However, while we achieve our goal, it's only the beginning. NFL players mentor Will Davis joins the gr@titude podcast to discuss how to continue to grow after achieving your goals. Davis grinded through every possible level of football to ac…
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getting clarity on your purpose and what to do next.
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Do you know what your dreams, gifts, and ideas are? Taking that question a step further, do you have a vehicle that can take those things and impact the world with them? Cody Cottle joins the gr@titude podcast to discuss how to have the courage and boldness to be your authentic self. His story is one of trial to triumph being raised by a single mom…
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how to create an extraordinary relationship with your partner.
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“When you are tempted to give up, your breakthrough is probably just around the corner.” — Joyce Meyer Best-selling author Alisa DiLorenzo joined the gr@titude podcast to inspire and motivate those who are married, engaged, and single to create the extraordinary marriage. DiLorenzo is the co-host of one of the most successful relationship podcasts …
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how to stand up to your inner critic and persevere when times get tough.
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Your inner critic tells you all the reasons why you're not good enough. That voice we all have in the back of our heads is real but the reality is it's not helping us. Performance coach and champion of people Chris Brown joins the gr@titude podcast to discuss how to stand up to your inner critic and persevere when times get tough. Brown is a two ti…
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turn trauma to triumph and pain to purpose.
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We all have a past. Don't run from it, embrace it. Mentor, business coach, and champion Mark Wills joins the gr@titude podcast to discuss how to turn trauma to triumph and pain to purpose. Wills was born in Korea to a Korean mother and American soldier. When his father learned that his mother was pregnant, he vanished. In hopes of giving him a bett…
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you don't have wealth if you don't have your health.
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What's going on in your mind and body is a representation of what is going on in your heart and soul. Mitchell Arce is a high achieving trainer who helps others obtain wealth through their mental and physical well-being. Arce explains how building wealth isn't just about dollars in your bank account or hitting the gym five times a week. Everyone's …
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Howard Speaks: What is the best way for a dentist to lower their lab bill?
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Howard Speaks: Dentists need to figure out their demand destruction from pricing
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Is it better to have a higher total case price by adding up each individual tooth and gum procedure in a full mouth rehabilitation? Or… is it better to set one price for the total case that is lower in price? At what price does demand stop? At what price do you break even? What would be the optimum price to collect the most total revenue.…
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how to lead a purposeful and intentional business.
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We all have a “what is the meaning of life?” moment. What am I going to do? What am I going to do in life? For Bob Dalton, CEO and Founder of SackCloth & Ashes, that moment led him to impacting people through a purpose-driven business. When Dalton's mother found herself living on the streets, her struggle inspired him to take action. He began calli…
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embracing your identity and finding peace.
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Jasara Clow joins the gr@titude podcast to discuss finding peace by bringing the mind, body, spirit and emotions in alignment. Clow is the founder of Land and Sea Athletics. She's dedicated herself to showing people that no matter what you lose, whether that's your identity or even material items, you automatically have everything you need within a…
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