Beste High On Life Podcasts (2024)

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129. How to Exercise When You Don't Feel Like It 19:48

1d ago19:48

19:48

In this episode of High on Life, Dr. Sasha High tackles a common struggle: how to get moving when you just don’t feel like it. Sasha shares practical and empowering tips to help you take action even when motivation is low. She discusses strategies such as reconnecting with your "why," setting smaller, more manageable goals, and quieting the inner v…

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128. Navigating Family Comments About Your Body and Weight Over the Holidays 14:19

9d ago14:19

14:19

In this episode of High on Life, I’m diving into a topic that I know many of us face during the holiday season—those unsolicited comments about weight or bodies. Whether it’s a well-meaning compliment or a critical remark, these moments can feel uncomfortable and sometimes even stressful. I’m sharing practical strategies to help you handle these si…

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127. Don’t Wait for January: Why December is Perfect for Your Health Goals! 28:59

16d ago28:59

28:59

In today’s episode of High on Life, Dr. Sasha High discusses why December (with all the holidays and treats!) is actually the best time to focus on your health and weight loss goals. Rather than waiting for the New Year to roll around, Dr. High challenges you to break free from the mindset that you need the “perfect time” to start and encourages yo…

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E126. Is Your Lifestyle Working for You? The Concept of WORKABILITY 20:56

23d ago20:56

20:56

Today’s topic: Workability — a powerful concept from Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) that helps you assess if your actions support your values and goals. What is Workability? A core Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) concept focused on evaluating whether your behaviours align with the life you want. It’s not about good or bad habits bu…

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E125. Not All Weight Loss is Good Weight Loss 30:22

30d ago30:22

30:22

In this episode, I’m coming from a place of real concern. Recently, I’ve had a few patients who have brought to my attention that weight loss is not always beneficial – and when done without proper support and guidance, can in fact be detrimental. These are patients who have been referred to me by other providers to assume care for their obesity tr…

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E124. How Your Future Self Can Help You Make Healthier Choices Today 24:38

1M ago24:38

24:38

In today’s episode, we’re exploring how the concept of your future self can be a powerful tool when it comes to making mindful health choices. I teach you a tool that involves using your future self to guide your decisions, whether it's reaching for a sugary snack mid-afternoon or debating whether to do your planned workout. We explore three scenar…

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E123. Is Menopausal Weight Gain Inevitable? 39:48

1M ago39:48

39:48

Weight gain during menopause is common - but not inevitable. Menopause is a time of change in our bodies, AND it’s an opportunity for acceptance of and adaptation to that change. Dr. High was recently invited to speak at Canada’s first National Menopause Show. Today’s episode is a modified version of the talk she gave to the 3000-woman audience at …

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122. Self-Sabotage in Weight Loss Series: FIGHTING REALITY 14:54

2M ago14:54

14:54

In today’s episode, Dr. Sasha High dives into a powerful mindset barrier in weight loss: fighting reality. If you’ve ever found yourself thinking, “It’s not fair that I have to work so hard,” or “I shouldn’t have to track what I eat,” this episode is for you. Dr. High explains how these thoughts may feel justified but are actually holding you back.…

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E121. "How Limiting Beliefs are Sabotaging Your Weight Loss" with Dr. Sasha High 16:50

2M ago16:50

16:50

In today’s episode of High on Life, Dr. Sasha High continues her series on self-sabotage in weight loss, focusing specifically on limiting beliefs. These are the thoughts and stories we tell ourselves that hold us back and keep us stuck in patterns that sabotage our health and weight loss goals. Dr. High discusses common limiting beliefs, such as “…

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E120. Self-Sabotage in Weight Loss Series: PERFECTIONISM 22:35

2M ago22:35

22:35

Today we’re continuing my series on self-sabotage in weight loss and we are focusing on perfectionism another word for this is all-or-nothing thinking. Perfectionism inhibits forward progress, and perfectionism is the enemy of consistency. When it comes to weight loss, trying to “get it right” may be holding you back in ways you haven’t even realiz…

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S2 E119 Self-Sabotage in Weight Loss Series: COMPARISON 18:16

2M ago18:16

18:16

Today is episode 2 of the self-sabotage in weight loss series. We are talking about COMPARISON. Comparison is something we all fall into at some point, right? Maybe you’re scrolling through Instagram, seeing transformation photos, or hearing about how someone dropped 10 pounds in a month, and suddenly, you start feeling like you’re doing something …

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E118 Self-Sabotage in Weight Loss Series: FOMO 19:53

3M ago19:53

19:53

Today’s episode kicks off a multi-part series on how self-sabotage can affect weight loss. In this episode, we explore FOMO (Fear of Missing Out) and how it can derail your health goals. What is FOMO? FOMO Leads to Mindless Eating FOMO and the Scarcity Mindset FOMO Fuels the All-or-Nothing Mentality Tools & Mindset Shifts: Mindful Eating: Choose in…

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E117. Strategies to Overcome Overeating 20:15

4M ago20:15

20:15

This episode is a follow-up to episode 116 “Am I Overeating? (Probably)” Topics covered today: Environmental and social triggers for overeating Practical strategies to overcome overeating FOLLOW SASHA Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/sashahighmd/ Tiktok - https://www.tiktok.com/@sashahighmd WORK WITH ME Join my Weight Loss Coaching Program for…

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E116. Am I Overeating? (Probably) 39:45

4M ago39:45

39:45

Overview of today’s episode: · Defining Overeating – More Than Just Eating Too Much · Types of Overeating Mindless Eating: Eating without paying attention, such as snacking while watching TV. This can lead to consuming more calories than intended. Comfort Eating: Eating in response to emotions like stress, sadness, or boredom. Often involves cravin…

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S2/E115. Lose Fat, Not Muscle 42:58

6M ago42:58

42:58

When we talk about weight loss, ideally what we are meaning is fat loss, not muscle loss. But the reality is that with all weight loss, there is a degree of muscle loss – somewhere in the range of 25-40%. I believe that instead of talking about weight loss, we should be discussing body composition – because improving body composition (decreasing fa…

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S2/E114. Social Media Detox 37:03

6M ago37:03

37:03

Forget about juice cleanses and colonics, the BEST type of detox is a social media detox! This week I’m turning 40. Yup, the big 4-0. And as I’m reflecting on what I want my future to look like, it has me thinking about social media, the online world, and how I don’t want to be sucked into that anymore. I don’t want my kids falling into the addicti…

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S2/E112. What's Coming in Obesity Medicine? The Med Pipeline with Dr. Sean Wharton 52:17

7M ago52:17

52:17

What new medications are coming down the pipeline in Obesity Medicine? I explore the latest and greatest in obesity pharmacotherapy with my guest today, Dr. Sean Wharton. Dr. Wharton is one of the leading Canadian researchers in Obesity Medicine. He is co-lead author of the Canadian Obesity Guidelines and the primary author of many of the clinical …

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S2/E111. Simple Tips to Instill Healthy Habits in Your Kids 24:50

7M ago24:50

24:50

A priority of mine is teaching my three kids how to live a healthy life. I want them to know that living healthy feels great, is fun, and opens the door to so many other opportunities in life. Teaching and modeling a healthy lifestyle is something I’m working at intentionally – and on today’s episode of the High on Life podcast, I share 7 easy tips…

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S2/E110. Is My Metabolism Broken? 22:23

7M ago22:23

22:23

Have you ever wondered if your metabolism is just broken, and THAT’s why you can’t lose weight? On today’s episode of the podcast, I break down metabolism, basal metabolic rate, energy expenditure… and how all of it relates to weight loss. Topics covered: What is metabolism What is basal metabolic rate What is total energy expenditure How can I imp…

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S2/E109. 5 Tips When Starting a GLP1 Medication 19:12

7M ago19:12

19:12

If you are considering or starting a GLP1 Medication for chronic weight management (eg. Ozempic, Wegovy, Mounjaro, Saxenda or Zepbound), then I want to offer some tips to increase your success using these medical treatments! This episode is for educational purposes only – you must speak with your own healthcare provider for individual health advice…

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S2/E108. All About Wegovy (Semaglutide) 30:44

8M ago30:44

30:44

Wegovy (Semaglutide 2.4mg) is finally available in Canada as of May 6, 2024. The purpose of this episode is to answer all of your questions about Wegovy! Including…. What is Wegovy and why are we talking about it? Who should take Wegovy? Who should NOT take Wegovy? How does Wegovy work? How much weight do you lose on Wegovy? What are the main side …

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S2/E107. Discipline through Discomfort and Other Lessons from my First Marathon 31:33

8M ago31:33

31:33

On April 28th I ran my first Marathon. On today’s episode, I share 6 valuable lessons I learned through the training process. Overview Discipline is cultivated through discomfort The process is the goal (it’s not about race day) Setbacks are a part of the journey Extreme Ownership Self-talk matters Community is powerful Remember, you can do harder …

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S2/E106. Organic Meat, Seed Oils, Gluten Free and How None of it Matters for Weight Loss 20:48

8M ago20:48

20:48

Is it better to buy organic meat for weight loss? Should you avoid seed oils and eat gluten-free? Is there value in eating to your menstrual cycles? I cover these questions on today’s podcast. I discuss how easy it is for us to fixate on solutions that don’t actually fix the problem we’re trying to solve. I’ll share why I believe none of that truly…

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S2/E105. Why Nutrition Knowledge Isn’t Enough for Weight Loss Maintenance 23:54

8M ago23:54

23:54

Many commercial weight loss programs operate on the assumption that you don’t know what you should be eating. So, they’ll give you a diet or meal plan to follow and that will make you lose weight. That works – in the short term. But over 80% of people will regain that weight. Alternatively, maybe you’ve tried using a food tracker, something like My…

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S2/E104. How to Support Healthy Weight Habits for Children at Different Ages 51:01

8M ago51:01

51:01

How can parents support healthy weight habits in children without causing self-esteem and body image issues? Today’s special guest, Dr. Wendy Schofer, is a pediatrician and coach for parents who are worried about their family’s weight. This episode isn’t what you expect. We don’t talk about how many minutes of screen time to restrict, or what foods…

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S2/E103 Sleep Issues in Menopause (and what to do!) with Dr. Woganee Filate 30:54

9M ago30:54

30:54

My guest today is Respirologist and Sleep Medicine Physician, Dr. Woganee Filate. Dr. Filate addresses some of the common challenges with sleep for women going through the menopause transition as well as the health consequences of poor sleep. She also offers practical strategies to help you improve your sleep starting tonight – because every night …

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S2/E102. Nutrition Strategies for Dealing with GLP1 Medication Side Effects with Julie Mai, RD 38:15

9M ago38:15

38:15

If you're on a GLP1 medication or considering starting one, this episode is for you. Along with my guest, registered Dietitian Julie Mai, we cover nutrition strategies to minimize GLP1 medication side effects. Julie provides a framework and practical tips to minimize the common side effects of heartburn, nausea and constipation. She shares what foo…

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S2 E101 Hormones, Menopause, and the 4 Pillar Approach to Weight Loss with Dr. Caissa Troutman 47:44

9M ago47:44

47:44

My guest today is Dr. Caissa Troutman, family and obesity medicine physician, and founder of the Weight ReMDy clinic in central Pennsylvania. Join us as we talk about all things hormones, menopause, and weight loss. Topics covered in today’s episode: What hormones are involved in weight gain and appetite Weight loss is more than just willpower What…

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S2/E100. Basics of Strength Training with Dr. Tina McInnes 54:36

9M ago54:36

54:36

Today I’m joined by retired physician and current Strength & Health Coach Dr. Tina McInnes. Coach McInnes was my guest on one of the most downloaded podcast episodes of 2023, Episode 72 titled “You Never Regret a Workout”. She’s back today to help us understand the basics of strength training – what it is exactly, and how to get started as a beginn…

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S2/E99. How to Stay Healthy as you Age with Dr. Amy Louis-Bayliss 40:47

10M ago40:47

40:47

My guest today is Dr. Amy Louis-Bayliss, a Canadian Emergency Room physician who has a passionate interest in preventative health, particularly for women. She shares how she realized the need for health advocacy after seeing so many patients in the ER who needed better health education to understand their own bodies. Topics covered on today’s episo…

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S2/E98 Part 2. How to Stick With Your Health Goals Through Changing Life Seasons 23:59

10M ago23:59

23:59

“I was doing really well, until xyz happened!” (Until COVID, or until I lost my job, or until I started this new job, or until I had kids, or until I got married…) On today’s podcast, I address how you can develop CONSISTENCY of the situation and environment around you. We’ll talk about the shift in mindset that is required to go from doing healthy…

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S2/ E98. PART 1. A New Season 15:24

10M ago15:24

15:24

This is the first episode of SEASON 2 of the podcast. Thank you to all of my listeners! The podcast is now 2.5 years old and growing. Today, I’m sharing my personal story of transition and this new season that I’m in. I reflect on burnout, feelings of dissatisfaction and frustration – and how those emotions can be helpful in realigning with our val…

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97. All About Mounjaro (Tirzepatide) 25:54

1y ago25:54

25:54

Have you heard of Tirzepatide? If you haven’t, I’m certain you will be hearing about it soon. Because Tirzepatide (trade name Mounjaro), is finally now available at pharmacies in Canada. We have been waiting a year due to the global shortages of this medication. Tirzepatide is a GIP/GLP1 dual agonist. It is very effective for improving blood sugar …

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96. Three Life Lessons From Joining a Run Club 14:18

1y ago14:18

14:18

Have you ever been fixated on a goal, but not loving the everyday journey of getting there? That was me up until this summer, until I just did something that changed my life… I signed up to run the Mississauga Marathon. The full distance: 42 km! Prior to a couple months ago, a full marathon would not have even been within the realm of my imaginatio…

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95. How to Actually Enjoy your Weight Loss: Coaching Meets Medicine - with Dr. Siobhan Key 37:24

1y ago37:24

37:24

When you think about the HOW behind losing weight, what strategies do you think of? Calorie deficits, diets, exercise. The medical options are also bariatric surgery. We are also hearing more about anti-obesity medications recently as another option. The one tool that the media doesn’t talk about enough, is mindset coaching. Mindset coaching helps …

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94. [BONUS] What happens inside Best Weight (and doors closing!) 14:30

1y ago14:30

14:30

Many years ago in my obesity medicine practice, I had a realization. Just telling people what to eat was never the answer. Diets alone don’t work. You go all-in on a new diet, just to fall off the wagon a few weeks later and lose the same 10 pounds on and off. The problem was, diet culture was fuelled by shame and self-punishment, not self-compassi…

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93. Eating Junk Food is Not "More Fun" 17:32

1y ago17:32

17:32

Can you relate to this? Feeling like it’s “not fair” that you have to work so hard to eat healthy, when other people don’t seem to think twice. Being envious of other people who seem to eat whatever they want and lose weight. Thinking “what’s the point of doing all of this?” It may sound shocking, but eating junk food is not “more fun”. If it truly…

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92. What Obesity Medications are Available in Canada? (RETHINKING OBESITY Part 5 of 5) 30:31

1y ago30:31

30:31

We've been on a journey with my five-part podcast series called RETHINKING OBESITY. For our final week of this series, we are focusing on medical therapy for obesity. With all the media coverage that anti-obesity medications have received recently, it is no surprise that this has been a long awaited topic. Often, people assume that just improving o…

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91. What are the pillars of treatment for Obesity? (RETHINKING OBESITY Part 4 of 5) 20:39

1y ago20:39

20:39

Welcome back to the "RETHINKING OBESITY" series. This is part four of five of this month's series where I'm covering everything from defining obesity as a medical condition to conversations with your family doctor to effective treatment. This one’s for anyone who has tried diet after diet, and nothing works. You think, “there must be something else…

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90. What bloodwork and tests are expected for an Obesity Assessment? (RETHINKING OBESITY Part 3 of 5) 21:20

1y ago21:20

21:20

Welcome back to the "RETHINKING OBESITY" podcast series. This is part three of five. In this episode, we cover what bloodwork and tests are expected in an obesity assessment. You will learn about important tests beyond BMI for a comprehensive obesity exam. It's not about pinpointing one hormone or factor that's solely responsible. Instead, it's a c…

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89. How Do I Talk to my Doctor About my Weight? (RETHINKING OBESITY Part 2 of 5) 19:25

1y ago19:25

19:25

Did you know that it takes an average of 11 years for individuals with obesity to discuss their weight with their healthcare provider? This was according to the Canadian ACTION Study in 2018. It also revealed that 74% of participants believed that obesity management was entirely the individual's responsibility. This common perception creates a sign…

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88. How This Single Mother of Twins Lost 75 lbs in 16 months 25:03

1y ago25:03

25:03

This is Sylvia’s story: “I'm a 43 year old working single mom with 11 year old twin girls. I have spent the last couple of years struggling with weight gain and just feeling unhealthy. I started the Best Weight program on a mission to live a healthy life with my girls... 75 pounds gone after 16 months and I'm living life to the fullest.” Most impor…

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87. What is Obesity? (RETHINKING OBESITY Part 1 of 5) 20:37

1y ago20:37

20:37

It’s time to re-think obesity. Your brain is designed to defend the body against weight loss. Obesity isn’t a character flaw. It isn’t a lifestyle choice. Obesity is a real medical condition. It’s time to change the conversation around obesity and lift the shame and stigma. That’s why I’m launching a new series called RETHINKING OBESITY. Every Mond…

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86B. BONUS: Changing the Narrative Around Obesity 8:11

1y ago8:11

8:11

This recording was originally part of Dr. Sasha High's talk as an Obesity Expert at a Media Event called Obesity Out Loud. P.S. I want to share with you an exciting free event I have coming up, it’s called Mindset & Obesity Medicine for Sustained Weight Loss. I’m hosting this live virtual zoom event on October 4th at 7:30pm EST. I’m going to answer…

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86. How You're Sabotaging Your Weight Loss 21:21

1y ago21:21

21:21

No one wants to sabotage their own progress, but why do we do it anyways? It may sound like: “I know how to lose weight, I just can’t keep it off” “I always self-sabotage” “What if this doesn't work for me and I gain the weight back?” It happens when we get tripped up by self-defeating thought patterns. Imagine if you could change them to more help…

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85. Why I Don't Recommend Calorie Counting 19:48

1+ y ago19:48

19:48

If you’ve spent your life counting calories, obsessing over MyFitnessPal, or counting points that tell you how much you’re allowed to eat in a day in order to lose weight, you’re going to want to listen to today’s episode. Calorie counting, counting points, counting macros… it’s all the same. It’s relying on some external influence to dictate how a…

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84. Your Body is Powerful with Erin R. [Client Success Story] 36:03

1+ y ago36:03

36:03

After decades of influence from diet culture, my client Erin was ready to address her challenges and emotional associations with food in a healthy way. On today’s episode, married, mom of 2, marketing professional, Erin R. shares how she embraced being uncomfortable and setting big goals in order to move herself forward with “The Work”. Erin embrac…

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83. Menopause, More than Hot Flashes with Shannon Kenrick-Rochon NP 41:39

1+ y ago41:39

41:39

What exactly happens during menopause? Is it harder to lose weight after menopause? Will hormone replacement therapy make me gain weight? In this episode, I welcome an expert guest in the women’s health field, Shannon Kenrick-Rochon, NP, to educate and dispel myths surrounding menopause. Shannon is a strategic thinker that has been drawn to healthc…

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82. 5 PCOS Myths (and how to take control of your PCOS for good) 59:23

1+ y ago59:23

59:23

I'm thrilled to introduce our new online course, "The PCOS Solution" - a 6-week self-directed program designed to empower women to take control of their health and fertility while managing PCOS. This course offers everything you need to know from nutrition, to lifestyle, to supplements to overcome PCOS symptoms and thrive. The conventional advice o…

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81. Make Decisions, Take Action 28:19

1+ y ago28:19

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There is a powerful yet simple skill that has helped our team go from a small, traditional in-person medical practice, to now having the privilege of helping thousands of women from all over the world successfully. It has even helped one of our clients achieve a remarkable 73-pound weight loss. It is the powerful skill of decision-making and taking…

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