The Fear Less Now
If you are looking for an easier way to approach fear, anxiety, and unhealthy habits from the inside out this podcast is for you. Listen beyond my words. Listen for a “feel good” feeling. The feel-good feeling and inner quiet are where the insights and wisdom come through. It is where you finally see how the mind really works and the illusory nature of thought. There are no techniques or strategies. So, sit back and relax and let me be your fearless insight and wisdom facilitator on the fearless now.
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ADHD and Negative Thinking
04/22/2024
ADHD and Negative Thinking
Negative thinking is a common feature of a brilliant yet overwhelming "hit me all at once" brilliant ADHD mind. It feels real because our thoughts are connected to our feelings that our personal mind is blaming on our outside situation (innocently). Yet when we see the illusory nature of our made up thought and thinking "neural machinery" we have free will not to identify with it or see any truth in our temporary thought storms. We see our resilience when we allow the emotional "thought storm energy" to move through us. And when we stop identifying with it and allow it to settle (when caught up) it frees us from suffering. Once we see it's an "inside/out" experience we always feel better. 100% of the time.
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Suffering with ADHD is Optional
04/12/2024
Suffering with ADHD is Optional
In today's episode we explore ADHD as a "thought based" experience and why suffering is optional once we learn how to use our brilliant ADHD mind to work for us (and not against us).
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Finding Joy During Difficult Times with Matt Roberts
03/04/2024
Finding Joy During Difficult Times with Matt Roberts
In today's episode I had the pleasure of welcoming back the brilliant Matt Roberts. Matt is a former international high jumper. Matt's career started slowly - at 19 he had a pb of a mere 1.95m, not quite his head height. Recognising the need to exploit every potential margin of gain he searched for the perfect mindset over his 15-year career. Matt made the top 20 UK all time list and just 3cm short of the Olympic Silver 2 years later. Tragedy struck when Matt ruptured a disc in his neck, leading to surgery—an injury that would end many careers. Yet he started again from scratch - eventually clearing 2.25m before retirement. Matt's persistence and resilience were realized through the discovery of the Three Principles understanding of psychology. It was during a coaching conversation that an insight changed his life. Matt now shares this understanding with athletes and business people to guide them to their own source of flow and peak performance.
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The ADHD Simulation
02/19/2024
The ADHD Simulation
When we begin to notice the illusory nature of the "ADHD experience" (our mind is making up) we begin to spend less time in the "ADHD house of horrors" and more time in presence. But our brain tries to convince us that the experience the mind is making up is real because it connects "thought" to "feelings" which affects our physiology. The more we let go and drop the "experience" the mind is making up (in this moment) the less time we get attached to it. The less we get attached to it the less we suffer. The less we suffer the more we see that every ADHD'er is one thought away from insight, well-being, and a nicer life. In this moment (as you read this). And the next.
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Harnessing ADHD Superpowers Naturally with Dean Hall
02/12/2024
Harnessing ADHD Superpowers Naturally with Dean Hall
In today's episode I have the pleasure of welcoming back Dean Hall () to the show. Dean and I explore how movement may help harness the superpowers of the brilliant ADHD mind. About Dean Dean has been a licensed clinical therapist and coach for over 30 years. Astonishingly, in that time he has conducted over fifty thousand face-to-face, one-hour sessions. Besides being a best-selling author, and highly sought-after speaker, Dean is also a two-time cancer survivor, widower and two-time world record-setting extreme distance swimmer. He is the first person to swim the entire 187-mile length of Oregon’s longest river, the Willamette River, (which he did as an active cancer patient) in 2014, and Ireland’s longest river, the River Shannon (180 miles), in 2017. This much time spent immersed in the flow of mighty rivers has changed Dean’s life in many dynamic and miraculous ways. His Willamette River swim threw Dean into radical remission unexpectedly healing his leukemia without chemo or radiation while easing his trauma and grief from losing his wife fifteen days before their thirtieth anniversary. Buoyed by his firsthand experience of the healing power of nature when his lymphoma worsened and doctors once again pushed him to do chemo and radiation Dean chose to try Forest Bathing first. Dr. Qing Li’s research on the proven efficacy of time spent in forests and how it boosted NK (Natural Killer) cells and the immune system by over two-hundred and fifty times for a period of two weeks gave Dean the courage to decide instead for a weekly regimen of forest bathing instead. In May of 2015, he started spending all day once a week forest bathing deep in the Mt. Hood Wilderness and by March of 2016 he was declared cancer free. These gifts of natural healing pushed Dean to make it his organization, The Wild Cure Way, whose mission is to encourage the world to get out of concrete jungles, manmade boxes and away from digital devices and dive into wild waterways and venture into deep forests as a form of authentic deep healing and, oddly enough, environmental protection. He believes it’s impossible to swim in wild waters or amble through ancient forests without falling in love with them and like Jacque Cousteau used to say, “You protect what you love.”
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ADHD and Resilience with Laura Carney
01/26/2024
ADHD and Resilience with Laura Carney
In today's episode I welcome back Laura Carney, author of the best selling book My Father's List. Laura and I explore how writing the book and experiencing her dad's bucket list (after his death) was the catalyst to seeing her own inner resilience.
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ADHD Visions of Sounds with Chris Redding
01/05/2024
ADHD Visions of Sounds with Chris Redding
In today's episode I had the pleasure of speaking to critically acclaimed music producer and artist Chris Redding. Chris's disruptive contributions to music is rooted in his commitment to pushing creative boundaries and challenging conventional notions in popular culture. Chris consciously utilizes sound frequencies to resonate with neurodivergent listeners, reflecting his personal journey as a member of a neurodiverse family. Diagnosed with ADHD at the age of 13 and experiencing auditory and visual aspects of synesthesia, Chris has firsthand knowledge of the challenges and misconceptions faced by individuals with neurodivergent traits. His son's diagnosis of Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) further fuels his commitment to creating a world that embraces different neurotypes. Checkout Chris's brilliant work here:
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A Jersey Girl Finds Peace with Julia Gandy
12/08/2023
A Jersey Girl Finds Peace with Julia Gandy
In today's episode I had the pleasure of speaking with Julie Gandy. Julie is an author (A Jersey Girl Find's Peace), ordained minister, and has a passion for helping businesses exceed in fostering a positive work environment, which enables employers build loyalty and retention among employees. In 2009 Julie became a Licensed HeartMath® Provider, enabling me to provide coaching on the scientifically proven methods of stress reduction developed by HeartMath, Inc.
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ADHD and Inner Resilience with Dean Hall
11/28/2023
ADHD and Inner Resilience with Dean Hall
In today's episode I had the pleasure of sitting down with the great Dean Hall. Dean has been a licensed clinical therapist and coach for over 30 years. He is also a best selling author (). Dean and I explore how harnessing his ADHD superpowers of curiosity and inner resilience helped heal himself from cancer by being the first person to swim the entirety of the 187 mile Willamette River. Some say Dean has lived multiple lifetimes in his 63 years. I have to agree. Come join me as we explore Dean's remarkable life and how he saw his inner resilience during the darkest periods of his life. Besides being a best-selling author, and highly sought-after speaker, Dean is also a two-time cancer survivor, widower and two-time world record-setting extreme distance swimmer. He is the first person to swim the entire 187-mile length of Oregon’s longest river, the Willamette River, (which he did as an active cancer patient) in 2014, and Ireland’s longest river, the River Shannon (180 miles), in 2017. This much time spent immersed in the flow of mighty rivers has changed Dean’s life in many dynamic and miraculous ways. His Willamette River swim threw Dean into radical remission unexpectedly healing his leukemia without chemo or radiation while easing his trauma and grief from losing his wife fifteen days before their thirtieth anniversary. Buoyed by his firsthand experience of the healing power of nature when his lymphoma worsened and doctors once again pushed him to do chemo and radiation Dean chose to try Forest Bathing first. Dr. Qing Li’s research on the proven efficacy of time spent in forests and how it boosted NK (Natural Killer) cells and the immune system by over two-hundred and fifty times for a period of two weeks gave Dean the courage to decide instead for a weekly regimen of forest bathing instead. In May of 2015, he started spending all day once a week forest bathing deep in the Mt. Hood Wilderness and by March of 2016 he was declared cancer free. These gifts of natural healing pushed Dean to make it his organization, The Wild Cure Way, whose mission is to encourage the world to get out of concrete jungles, manmade boxes and away from digital devices and dive into wild waterways and venture into deep forests as a form of authentic deep healing and, oddly enough, environmental protection. He believes it’s impossible to swim in wild waters or amble through ancient forests without falling in love with them and like Jacque Cousteau used to say, “You protect what you love.”
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ADHD and Fitness with Al Hyle
11/08/2023
ADHD and Fitness with Al Hyle
In today's episode I had the pleasure of speaking with brilliant ADHD fitness coach Al Hyle. Al is an ADHD fitness coach who's turned his life around. He transformed his negative habits, leaving behind drugs, alcohol, and bad choices, to instead chase the positivity of workouts, nutrition, and self-improvement. Now, Al is on a mission to help others with ADHD do the same.
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ADHD and Grief with Gina Moffa, LCSW
10/30/2023
ADHD and Grief with Gina Moffa, LCSW
In today's episode I had the opportunity to speak with Gina Moffa, LCSW. Gina is not only a gifted therapist in NYC but also author of the critically acclaimed new book, "Moving On Doesn’t Mean Letting Go: A Modern Guide to Navigating Loss." Gina and I explore why grief can be exceptionally difficult for the ADHD brain and why grief is an essential part of the human experience (and powerfully transformative) when we learn how experience grief in a healthy way.
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Letting Go of ADHD Thinking
10/02/2023
Letting Go of ADHD Thinking
My debut book Beyond ADHD is available on Amazon tomorrow 10/3 on Amazon. In my book, I share my own experiences with ADHD and how I found a sense of ease and peace despite my noisy ADHD mind. I was born with a neurodiverse brain. I have been living with the diagnosis of ADHD for over twenty years and I thought I needed fixing. I spent decades suffering with feelings of incompetence because my mind worked differently. I'm today's episode I explore what is possible when we take out hands of our "ADHD thinking" and pivot to presence.
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ADHD Inner Wisdom
09/14/2023
ADHD Inner Wisdom
Seeing your ADHD Inner Wisdom" is from my book, "Beyond ADHD" which will debut on Amazon (and where books are sold) in October. Get instant access to my top 10 playlists To Help an ADHD brain prosper & thrive by going to: . ADHD inner wisdom manifests in the most common and uncommon places. ADHD overstimulation, distraction, paralysis, and impulsivity is all alerting us to the truth that's not found in our thinking. They are all uncomfortable love letters (they are supposedly to be) to pivot us to presence. Lean into the feeling. Let it move through you. See the illusion. This will automatically pivot you to presence. It's only when we misinterpret these uncomfortable "ADHD signals" as a problem does it lead to suffering. It's just temporary disturbed thought moving through you. There is no meaning in it. No "there there." The truth to who you are is not found in your ADHD.
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An ADHD Success Story with Jill Collins
09/11/2023
An ADHD Success Story with Jill Collins
In today's episode I had the pleasure of speaking with Jill Collins. Jill is not only an inspirational speaker, aspiring author and life coach but she also has persevered in her life despite her ADHD diagnosis. After facing the sudden loss of her husband of 14 years, Jill embarked on a journey of self-discovery that led her to rediscover her purpose - uplifting others by connecting them to the resources, experiences and communities they need to thrive. One could say Jill is the truest definition of human resilience. Jill launched Jill Collins Connections, centered around her signature “P.I.P.E.R. Effect” framework for connection. Through her upcoming book "The Power of Connection: Reinventing Yourself After Loss” and her YouTube channel and community, Jill teaches practical tips for overcoming life’s transitions and living your “Summit Life.”
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The ADHD Story is False
09/02/2023
The ADHD Story is False
It took me nearly half a lifetime to learn that the story around ADHD is false. We have been conditioned to see it as a disorder. A dysfunction. A broken brain. But we were simply never taught how to optimize our high-precision ADHD equipment. It's like learning how to spell, drive a car, play tennis, or master arithmetic. We were never taught how to harness the supercomputer called ADHD so it works for us and not against us.
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Where Our Inner Wisdom is Found with Special Guest Moshe Gersht
08/28/2023
Where Our Inner Wisdom is Found with Special Guest Moshe Gersht
In today's episode I had the unique opportunity to speak with returning guest, best selling author and spiritual teacher Moshe Gersht (www.moshegersht.com). Moshe and I discuss what is possible when we embrace reality exactly as it is (in the present moment of everyday life) without being distracted and influenced by the daily dose of noise our mind innocently makes up (our judgments, beliefs, and conditioning) about our current life situation. Moshe's new book, "The Three Conditions" debuts soon. You can go to his website: www.moshegersht.com to learn more. About Moshe Gersht: Moshe Gersht, talmudic scholar, spiritual teacher, Wall Street Journal and USA Today best Selling author of the book, It's All the Same To Me. For over a decade Moshe has had the blessing of connecting with some of the greatest minds, learning the treasures of profound Torah wisdom, and experiencing the light and love of Kabbalah and Chasidus. Moshe and I dive deep into the understanding of the human psyche and the innate intelligence and wisdom that lies underneath our concept driven world of make believe created by our personal mind.
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ADHD and Addiction with Dr. Robb Kelly
08/16/2023
ADHD and Addiction with Dr. Robb Kelly
In today's episode addiction I am honored to welcome addiction specialist Dr. Robb Kelly () on the show. Dr. Robb and I explore the challenges associated with addiction and the ADHD mind. Dr. Robb Kelly is a renowned Addiction Expert. Born and raised in Manchester, UK, who is eccentric, no holds bar, successful, and places his patients first kind of man. Robb is Meadows Trained in Trauma and holds a double Ph.D. It is necessary for the family to work along with the patient- we uncover the family chaos and dynamics to better resolve addiction. Robb has overcome homelessness, alcohol dependency, trauma, PTSD and a whirlwind of events to be the "Gordon Ramsay" of the addiction treatment world. Before Robb succumbed to addiction and mental health issues, he played bass guitar at Abbey Studio with Queen, David Bowie, and Elton John. He is an accomplished musician, and the money he made helped him attend Oxford University to pursue a Ph.D. in Psychology. Robb experienced a spiritual awakening on the cold streets of Manchester while homeless and in dire straits. Robb appeared on The Doctors CBS show, The Funky Brain podcast, and a San Antonio, Texas news segment about opioids and Purdue Pharma. Recently Robb appeared on the addiction celebrity podcast, Knockin Doorz Down. Robb is a beast in the addiction treatment world. Also, Robb is lecturing at the University of Texas at San Antonio about Addiction and recovery.
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The Magical ADHD Mind
08/11/2023
The Magical ADHD Mind
In today's episode we explore the the true super powers of the ADHD mind under the noise of our thinking.
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How ADHD Helped Laura Carney Finish Her Late Father Mick's 54-Item Bucket List in Six Years, Part 2
07/24/2023
How ADHD Helped Laura Carney Finish Her Late Father Mick's 54-Item Bucket List in Six Years, Part 2
In today's episode I welcome back Laura Carneyauthor of the new book "My Father's List." Laura and I share what it truly means to embrace the "ADHD experience." About Laura My Father's List: How Living My Dad's Dreams Set Me Free is about Laura's six-year mission to finish all 54 items from the bucket list of her late father, who was killed by a distracted driver when she was 25. Her book is a grief memoir, but it's also about self-discovery. And it's out just in time for Father's Day. Laura Carney has been on NPR, Tamron Hall, CBS Mornings and the Drew Barrymore Show, as well as NBC Nightly News with Lester Holt and various other outlets to talk about the book. It's also been covered in the Washington Post as well as People.
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ADHD and Addiction in Women with Courtney Anderson
07/17/2023
ADHD and Addiction in Women with Courtney Anderson
In today's episode I had the opportunity to speak with Courtney Anderson, sober coach and host of the critically acclaimed podcast, Sober Vibes (). Courtney and I discuss her approach coaching women in recovery with ADHD.
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Healthy Eating is Different for Women with ADHD with Nina Manolson
07/04/2023
Healthy Eating is Different for Women with ADHD with Nina Manolson
In today's episode I am excited to welcome back reoccurring guest of the show, women's body peace coach, Nina Manolson. Nina and I explore how healthy eating is different in women with ADHD.
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What ADHDr's Really Want
06/19/2023
What ADHDr's Really Want
In today's episode I explore what every adult ADHD'r really wants in their professional and interpersonal relationships.
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How ADHD Helped Laura Carney Finish Her Late Father Mick's 54-Item Bucket List in Six Years
06/13/2023
How ADHD Helped Laura Carney Finish Her Late Father Mick's 54-Item Bucket List in Six Years
In today's episode I have the pleasure of speaking with author and investigative journalist Laura Carney (. Laura and I explore how ADHD has helped her finish her late father Mick's 54-item bucket list in six years and ADHD is a gift, not a deficit. Laura's first book is coming out from Post Hill Press, distributed by Simon & Schuster, on June 13. My Father's List: How Living My Dad's Dreams Set Me Free is about Laura's six-year mission to finish all 54 items from the bucket list of her late father, who was killed by a distracted driver when she was 25. Her book is a grief memoir, but it's also about self-discovery. And it's out just in time for Father's Day. Laura Carney has been on NPR, Tamron Hall, CBS Mornings and the Drew Barrymore Show, as well as NBC Nightly News with Lester Holt and various other outlets to talk about the book. It's also been covered in the Washington Post as well as People. I was interviewed by CBS Sunday Morning, which will air before the launch.
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Movement as Our ADHD Superpower with Theo Necker
06/02/2023
Movement as Our ADHD Superpower with Theo Necker
In today's episode I had the pleasure of speaking with Theo Necker. Theo and I explore the importance of movement and how it is beneficial for the brilliant, dopamine thirsty ADHD mind. Theo is a multi-disciplinary mover from Minden, Germany, who has a diverse practice encompassing acrobatics, tricking, yoga, Capoeira, hand-balancing and parkour. Theo is a SWF Mover and the author of our first two Movement Guides - the Press Handstand and the Pancake Stretch. You can check out Theo's practice on Instagram @mindsetoftheo
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ADHD in Women with Dr. Salome Masghati
05/19/2023
ADHD in Women with Dr. Salome Masghati
In today's episode I had the pleasure of speaking with Dr. Salome Masghati about the role hormones and diet play in understanding the etiology and treatment of ADHD in women. Dr. Salome Masghati is a board certified Women's Health specialist with a special interest in functional medicine. She completed her residency in OBGYN and completed a fellowship in gynecological surgery. Her passion for functional medicine started during her residency and she has since trained under the best mentors to perfect her skills. She particularly enjoys helping patients with resolving chronic disease, hormonal imbalances, underlying toxicity and nutritional deficiencies. Dr. Masghati believes that optimal health can not be achieved without evaluating lifestyle and environmental factors. She is committed to finding and addressing the root causes of the individual illness so that every person can achieve optimal wellness.
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A Theatre of Miracles with Kevin Spirtas
05/09/2023
A Theatre of Miracles with Kevin Spirtas
In this episode I had the unique opportunity to talk to Kevin Spirtas. Kevin is not only an Emmy award winning actor and writer he also is a man who believes in everyday miracles. Kevin shares his life journey as nothing more than a collection of miracles. Kevin Spirtas is most recognized around the world as Dr. Craig Wesley from NBC’s Daytime Drama: Days of Our Lives, and the cult classic film sequels: Friday the 13th – Part VII: The New Blood, and Wes Craven’s: The Hills Have Eyes – Part II. Before departing the soap in 2000, Spirtas played his DAYS character opposite Matt LeBlanc’s Dr. Drake Ramory on FRIENDS: The One That Could Have Been-Part 1. In 2016, Spirtas went on to win the Indie Series Award for Best Actor in a drama, (of which he also earned an Emmy nomination) for his role as Dominic Delacorte on the digital drama series: Winterthorne. Some of Spirtas’ Broadway credits include: A Chorus Line, Meet Me In St. Louis, and Hairspray, and The Boy From Oz (Stand-by for Hugh Jackman).
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When Not to Trust Your ADHD Brain
04/25/2023
When Not to Trust Your ADHD Brain
When we believe our overwhelmed, overstimulated, impulsive ADHD thinking it's like putting our finger in the electrical socket or hitting ourselves into head. That's suffering. Its meant to be uncomfortable. To protect the brain from itself. And to pivot you to presence.
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Feeding the ADHD Mind with Nina Manolson
04/17/2023
Feeding the ADHD Mind with Nina Manolson
Today I had the pleasure of speaking with Nina Manolson, Nationally Board Certified Health & Wellness Coach (). Nina I talk about easy to prepare (and healthy) meals that quickly insatiate the "I need it now" ADHD mind. Nina is no stranger to the Fearless Now and is one of my favorite reoccurring guests to the show.
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The Power of Awe with Dr. Michael Amster
04/07/2023
The Power of Awe with Dr. Michael Amster
In today's episode I had the pleasure of speaking with the brilliant Dr. Michael Amster. Michael Amster, MD, is a physician and awe researcher, writer, and teacher at the UC Berkeley Greater Good Science Center. With twenty years as a pain management specialist, he is currently the founding director of the pain management department at Santa Cruz Community Health. A practitioner of meditation for over thirty years, he is also a certified yoga and meditation teacher. He splits his time between clinical work, research on awe, teaching mindfulness, and leading awe-inspiring retreats around the world.
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ADHD Exhaustion
03/31/2023
ADHD Exhaustion
Exhaustion from overthinking our thinking is a common feature of a high speed, albeit brilliant ADHD mind. There are ways of looking at exhaustion from a different perspective. Feeling exhausted is supposed to feel uncomfortable. It's supposed to get your attention. Exhaustion is a mind alerting us to a temporary low "state of consciousness" Exhaustion is alerting us we are going to fast. Temporarily. That's why it's important to ignore the stories mind is creating about feeling exhausted. Simply backing off our thinking pivots us to presence. Pivoting to presence will decrease our emotional suffering in the moment. And then we are off into a whole new experience. In the fearless now.
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