The Free to Be Mindful Podcast invites you along on a journey to learn of mindful living, grow in mental health and inspire through personal growth. In a world where we can often feel much stress and overwhelm, this podcast provides bite-sized tips and real-talk conversations, empowering you to embrace mindfulness and nurture your full potential. Welcome to the Free to Be Mindful Podcast, where busy working moms like you can find solace, clarity, and practical tips to live a mindful and inte ...
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EPISODE DESCRIPTION: Welcome to The Consult a Counselor Series, a special segment of the Free to Be Mindful Podcast, where therapist and host Vanessa De Jesus Guzman, LPC, NCC, answers real-life parenting questions, helping you reduce the overwhelm, find joy, live life intentionally so you don't lose your... well you know... TODAY'S QUESTION: "My m…
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Living Intentionally with Kristi Kandel
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In this episode, Vanessa De Jesus Guzman sits down with Kristi Kandel, a visionary real estate developer, to explore the power of purpose-driven living and the transformation of neglected communities. Kristi takes us on a journey from her humble beginnings in a small Ohio town to becoming a successful entrepreneur and passionate advocate for revita…
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Welcome to The Consult a Counselor Series, a special segment of the Free to Be Mindful Podcast, where therapist and host Vanessa De Jesus Guzman, LPC, NCC, answers real-life parenting questions, helping you reduce the overwhelm, find joy, live life intentionally so you don't lose your... well you know... TODAY'S QUESTION: "Is 7 too young to get my …
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Why Letting Go is the Key to Happiness
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Welcome to the Free to Be Mindful Podcast - your space to reduce overwhelm, find joy, and live life intentionally. In today’s episode, we explore a powerful mindset shift: the idea that less can actually give us more. Let’s talk about how letting go - whether it’s habits, expectations, or distractions - can create space for clarity, peace, and purp…
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Welcome to The Consult a Counselor Series, a special segment of the Free to Be Mindful Podcast, where therapist and host Vanessa De Jesus Guzman, LPC, NCC, tackles real-life parenting questions, helping you find balance, reduce worry, and live mindfully with your children. TODAY'S QUESTION: "How can I get my middle schooler to understand budgeting …
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Managing Weight Mindfully with Dr. Sasha De Jesus
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In this episode of the Free to Be Mindful Podcast, host Vanessa De Jesus Guzman chats with her cousin, Dr. Sasha De Jesus, a board-certified weight management specialist and preventive cardiologist. They discuss the importance of a holistic approach to weight management, focusing on sustainable lifestyle changes rather than quick fixes. Dr. De Jesu…
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Welcome to The Consult a Counselor Series, a special segment of the Free to Be Mindful Podcast, where therapist and host Vanessa De Jesus Guzman, LPC, NCC, answers real-life parenting questions, helping you find balance, reduce worry, and live mindfully with your children. TODAY'S QUESTION: "How do I handle my 7-year-old's tantrums or meltdowns at …
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Finding Gratitude in the Chaos
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In this heartfelt episode, Vanessa reflects on the power of gratitude for the everyday moments in life. As the year winds down and we transition from Thanksgiving gratitude to the hustle of the holiday season, Vanessa shares personal experiences, including the surprising and miraculous journey of becoming a mother again in her 40s. She explores how…
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EPISODE DESCRIPTION: Welcome to The Consult a Counselor Series, a special segment of the Free to Be Mindful Podcast, where therapist and host Vanessa De Jesus Guzman, LPC, NCC, answers real-life parenting questions, helping you find balance, reduce worry, and live mindfully with your children. TODAY'S QUESTION: "How can I help my kid interact with …
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Executive Coaching and Work-Life Balance with Whitney Faires
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In this episode, Vanessa De Jesus Guzman chats with Whitney Faires - an executive coach, keynote speaker, and leadership expert who helps people push past obstacles to reach new levels of success. With years of experience as a corporate executive, Whitney has developed proven strategies to help her clients shift their mindsets, build resilience, an…
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Welcome to The Consult a Counselor Series, a special segment of the Free to Be Mindful Podcast, where therapist and host Vanessa De Jesus Guzman, LPC, NCC, answers real-life parenting questions, helping you find balance, reduce worry, and live mindfully with your children. TODAY'S QUESTION: "How can you make your kid become more grateful?" In this …
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TikTok Trend Teaching Us Gratitude: What a Privilege It is
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Have you seen the viral TikTok trend showcasing “What a privilege it is…”? This trend flips the script on life’s everyday inconveniences, helping us reframe challenges as opportunities for gratitude. In this episode, we dive into how this viral trend aligns with the spirit of National Gratitude Month, explore the different ways to practice thankful…
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Episode Description: Welcome to The Consult a Counselor Series, a special segment of the Free to Be Mindful Podcast, where therapist and host Vanessa De Jesus Guzman, LPC, NCC, answers real-life parenting questions to help you find balance, reduce worry, and live mindfully with your children. Today’s Question: "We’re seeing family for Thanksgiving …
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Celebrating First Gen Day with Sara Diaz
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In this episode of the Free to Be Mindful Podcast, Vanessa De Jesus Guzman sits down with Sara Diaz, also known as the First-Gen Madrina, to share an engaging conversation about the unique journey of being a first-generation college student and professional. Sara dives into the highs and lows of navigating this path, emphasizing the value of repres…
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Welcome to The Consult a Counselor Series, a special segment of the Free to Be Mindful Podcast, where therapist and host Vanessa De Jesus Guzman, LPC, NCC, tackles real-life parenting-related questions, helping you find balance, reduce worry, and live mindfully with your children. Today’s Question: "How should I address my child’s lying or dishones…
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Stress in Motherhood: Reframing Our Relationship with Overwhelm
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Struggling to find balance? It’s time to reframe how we view stress and embrace the chaos! In this episode, we dive into the idea that stress isn’t always a bad thing. Sometimes, we actually thrive in the busyness of our lives! Join Vanessa De Jesus Guzman as she explores how we can navigate our responsibilities with intention and mindfulness. By e…
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Welcome to The Consult a Counselor Series, a special segment of the Free to Be Mindful Podcast, where therapist and host Vanessa De Jesus Guzman, LPC, NCC, tackles real-life parenting-related questions, helping you find balance, reduce worry, and live mindfully with your children. Today’s Question: "I caught my kid and his teen friends drinking. Wh…
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Breast Cancer, Motherhood & Faith with Larissa Morgan
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In this uplifting episode of the Free to Be Mindful Podcast, host Vanessa De Jesus Guzman catches up with her college friend and breast cancer survivor, Larissa Morgan. Larissa—a healthcare professional, wife, mother of two, and now an HR manager—opens up about her journey with breast cancer, showing us all what resilience and unwavering faith look…
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The Consult a Counselor Series is a subset of the Free to Be Mindful Podcast, where host and therapist Vanessa De Jesus Guzman, LPC, NCC answers parenting related questions so that you can be present and at ease with your child, and live life mindfully. TODAY’S QUESTION: How can I tell if my teen's moodiness is normal? Or if they’re depressed? Send…
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Adult ADHD? Brain Fog? Or Mom Brain?
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In today’s episode, we dive deep into something every mom can relate to—the chaos of juggling multiple tasks at once. Our modern lives demand so much from us—managing households, kids, work, and everything in between—it's no wonder so many moms feel scattered and unfocused. But here’s the thing: just because you're overwhelmed doesn’t necessarily m…
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The Consult a Counselor Series is a subset of the Free to Be Mindful Podcast, where host and therapist Vanessa De Jesus Guzman, LPC, NCC answers parenting related questions so that you can be present and at ease with your child, and live life mindfully. TODAY’S QUESTION: My kid has been diagnosed with ADHD. How can I support him at home? REFERENCED…
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Wellness Strategies for Perimenopause
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In this episode of the Free to Be Mindful Podcast, Vanessa welcomes back Naihomy Jerez, a certified integrative nutrition and hormone health coach. Naihomy specializes in supporting women of color to heal their bodies and balance hormones through food and lifestyle choices. She previously joined us to discuss relationships with food, and now, for W…
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The Consult a Counselor Series is a subset of the Free to Be Mindful Podcast, where host and therapist Vanessa De Jesus Guzman, LPC, NCC answers parenting related questions so that you can be present and at ease with your child, and live life mindfully. TODAY’S QUESTION: What should I do if my child has a learning disability? Send us a text 120 COP…
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Real Talk on Mom Shaming
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In this episode of the Free to Be Mindful Podcast, host Vanessa De Jesus Guzman dives into the topic of mom shaming and the pressure that many parents face in today’s world. Drawing from her experience as a middle school counselor and as a mom, Vanessa highlights how behaviors we often see in children—like teasing and bullying—can carry into adulth…
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The Consult a Counselor Series is a subset of the Free to Be Mindful Podcast, where host and therapist Vanessa De Jesus Guzman, LPC, NCC answers parenting related questions to help moms reduce the overwhelm, find joy and live life intentionally. TODAY’S QUESTION: What should I do if my child is being bullied in school? REFERENCED LINK: Confessions …
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Working with Complex Kids with Michelle Choairy
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In this episode of the Free to Be Mindful podcast, host Vanessa De Jesus Guzman has a heartfelt conversation with Michelle Choairy, a dedicated mother and advocate for complex children. Michelle opens up about her personal experiences raising a child with a rare genetic disorder, sharing the challenges, emotional hurdles, and inspiring triumphs she…
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SHOWNOTES: The Consult a Counselor Series is a subset of the Free to Be Mindful Podcast, where host and therapist Vanessa De Jesus Guzman, LPC, NCC answers parenting related questions to help moms reduce the overwhelm, find joy and live life intentionally. TODAY’S QUESTION: My kid doesn't want to join any extracurricular activities and just wants t…
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From Presents to Presence: Celebrating Birthdays
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In this episode, Vanessa celebrates her birthday by sharing personal reflections on how birthdays evolve as we grow older. From the excitement of gifts and cake as a child to a deeper focus on peace, connection, and personal growth as an adult, Vanessa reflects on the shift from getting to giving. Tune in as she explores how birthdays become less a…
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Consult a Counselor: Overachieving Middle Schooler
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The Consult a Counselor Series is a subset of the Free to Be Mindful Podcast, where host and therapist Vanessa De Jesus Guzman, LPC, NCC answers parenting related questions to help moms reduce the overwhelm, find joy and live life intentionally. TODAY’S QUESTION: My middle schooler wants to join so many clubs this year! Any tips? Send us a text 120…
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Skydiving and Facing Fears with Tanya Chavez
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In this episode, we're joined by Tanya Chavez, a facilitator, speaker, and leadership expert whose journey is as exhilarating as it is inspiring. From the U.S. Air Force Academy to executive coach for top firms like Google and PayPal, Tanya's path has been anything but ordinary. Discover how her experiences in indoor skydiving have shaped her uniqu…
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The Consult a Counselor Series is a subset of the Free to Be Mindful Podcast, where host and therapist Vanessa De Jesus Guzman, LPC, NCC answers parenting related questions to help moms reduce the overwhelm, find joy and live life intentionally. TODAY'S QUESTION: School has started and we're already fighting about screen time. Help! Send us a text …
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Overcoming Parent Pressures with Amiga Moms
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In this day and age, parents experience stressors from technology and social media, the youth mental health crisis, the loneliness epidemic, and the hyper-intense culture of comparison we live in, on top of the more traditional challenges experienced. In other words? It's a lot! In this episode, we're exploring how to navigate parental pressures an…
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The Consult a Counselor Series is a subset of the Free to Be Mindful Podcast, where host and therapist Vanessa De Jesus Guzman, LPC, NCC answers parenting related questions to help moms reduce the overwhelm, find joy and live life intentionally. TODAY'S QUESTION IS: The new school year is about to start. How can I help my child manage her anxiety? …
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We're thrilled to welcome you back to a brand-new season of the Free to Be Mindful Podcast! Kicking off season 6, Vanessa shares some personal updates and exciting changes to our podcast format. In this season we're diving deeper into topics that resonate with moms specifically, with more stories, tips and guest interviews twice a month. We're also…
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From Adversity to Triumph: Mario B's Journey of Resilience REPLAY
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To close off our season, we celebrate and replay our top three listened-to episodes of Season 5! Holding the number one spot is: From Adversity to Triumph: Mario B's Journey of Resilience. This episode holds weight because it shows the power of hustle and grind, building authentic relationships, and having faith in ourselves and the journey. Founde…
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A Year in Review REPLAY
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To close off our season, we celebrate and replay our top three listened-to episodes of Season 5! Holding the number two spot is: A Year in Review. We think of the new year as new beginnings; but before we can look onward to see where we're going, we must take the time to look back and reflect on where we've been. Our experiences serve as a baseline…
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Finding Your Life's Purpose Through Passion REPLAY
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To close off our season, we celebrate and replay our top three listened-to episodes of Season 5! Holding the number three spot is: Finding Your Life's Purpose Through Passion with Rhina Lopez. Through personal stories, Rhina showcases how to look good and feel good, enhance how beauty is more than skin-deep, and use mindfulness as a tool to build c…
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Episode 200! Celebrating Milestones with Grace
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Cue the confetti—we're closing off Season 5 with Episode 200! In this 'season finale' episode, we celebrate and reflect on some of our podcast accomplishments and experiences, and how the guiding word I chose for the year—grace— can impact personal and professional journeys. This episode demonstrates how to use grace as an actionable tool to embrac…
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Small Wins, Big Impact: The Psychology of Celebrating Small Wins
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Happy 5th birthday to Free to Be Mindful! Celebrating the big wins and milestones of Free to Be Mindful is a beautiful gift. However, the growth over the years isn't just dedicated to the end results. It's credited to all of the steps taken on the journey, from the therapy practice, the podcast, Amiga Moms, the amazing feedback from our listeners, …
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For May's Mental Health Awareness Month, we featured our short Mental Health Awareness series, where we dove deep into the diverse experiences of the therapeutic world with mental health professionals. To cap off this series, this episode highlights the topic of mental health in kids. Discover how the developmental stages of children impact how the…
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Mindful Approaches to Overcoming Imposter Syndrome
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For May's Mental Health Awareness Month, we're featuring our short Mental Health Awareness series, where we will delve deep into the diverse experiences of the therapeutic world with mental health professionals. In the last installment of our series, we welcome healer, activist, and agent of change, Dr. Tina Onikoyi, the founder of a private practi…
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Mental Health Awareness Series with Jasmine Ramirez, LCSW, CFSW
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For May's Mental Health Awareness Month, we're featuring our short Mental Health Awareness series, where we will delve deep into the diverse experiences of the therapeutic world with mental health professionals. On our second episode of the series, we welcome a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and Certified Financial Social Worker Jasmine Ramirez, w…
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Mental Health Awareness Series with Kathy Acosta, LCSW
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For May's Mental Health Awareness Month, we're featuring our short Mental Health Awareness series, where we will delve deep into the diverse experiences of the therapeutic world with mental health professionals. On our first episode of the series, we welcome a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, private practice business coach, and founder of the Lati…
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AI Revolutionizing Education & Our World
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Teachers have a profound impact on the lives of students' success. But technology is constantly growing, and many teachers are shifting from traditional learning styles to the future of education. This episode shares various AI tools that can help accelerate processes, highlights the evolutionary journey of AI in education, and explains the pros an…
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Unsolicited Advice: How to Get it (and Give It) Like a Pro
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Advice is everywhere—from influencers on TikTok sharing their take of the day to old-fashioned advice from our social circles and professional networks. Wondering how to navigate unsolicited advice like a pro? From understanding how and when to take advice to learning ways to make our own feedback more positive, this episode shows us how to apply o…
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Lean on Me: The Power of Building Strong Relationships
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Have you ever felt overwhelmed with responsibilities or like you are carrying the weight of your burdens all by yourself? It's time to learn to lean! This episode encourages you to embrace vulnerability and connection. By investing trust in our relationships, we invest in our personal growth, combat isolation, and embrace our potential to tackle ch…
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Conquering Fears: A Journey Within
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Whether it's spiders or making a life-changing decision, we all have fears—and instead of looking at our fear as a barrier and letting it isolate us further, we can lean into the fear to prosper in our professional and personal journeys. This episode explores where our fear comes from as well, shares a valuable framework for conquering fears, and o…
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Beyond Your Plans: Trusting Your Journey
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There's no rulebook or manual to life—so using planning as a decision-making tool can help guide the way. But what if things happen not according to plan? It's okay to redirect ourselves! This episode explains our bodies' emotional and physical responses through the science of planning, a framework for coping once things don't go as planned and und…
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Chance and Choice: Exploring the Role of Luck in Success
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May the luck be in your favor! Have you ever heard of the debate between luck and hard work, and wondered how much chance vs. choice truly plays a role in your journey? This episode dives into the phenomenon of luck, ways to develop our motivation and hard work, and ways to build on our success and positive mindsets. In this special St. Patrick's D…
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Navigating Challenges & Celebrating Self Worth As Women
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International Women's Day is a global day dedicated to celebrating women and their accomplishments and showcasing awareness of any issues of gender inequality that still might exist. And womanhood is a beautiful superpower—but with the power and progress, challenges and expectations also exist. Womanhood is a testament to resilience, leadership, an…
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