Working Parent Resource

Episode Summary:

So last week we talked all about how to prepare to return to work after having a baby with Janine Esbrand. This week we're going to dive into how to handle all of the physical and emotional challenges that come up right after you have a baby. As all of you ladies out there with kids know – there's a huge shift that you go through after you welcome a baby home, whether it's your first or your fifth. Every baby brings with it new changes to our bodies, a shift in identity, and new skills to learn. Our guest today helps us focus on creating a "new normal" as we integrate a new little baby into our lives.

Catherine Middlebrooks is the founder of brb Yoga, and the creator of the Heal Your Core With Yoga program. She helps busy moms restore their core strength and find calm in the beautiful chaos of motherhood. She has more than 10 years of yoga teaching experience and a master's degree in experimental psychology. Catherine is currently traveling the country in an RV with her husband and two young children and you can find her at brbyoga.com.

Show Notes: http://WorkingParentResource.com/33

Resources & Links Mentioned in this Episode:

Catherine Middlebrooks Website

Catherine Middlebrooks Facebook

Frazzled to Balanced™ Program

Working Parent Resource Burnout Training

Working Parent Resource Website

About the Working Parent Resource:

The Working Parent Resource is dedicated to helping ambitious working parents acquire the information, insights, and tools they need to create a more intentional and fulfilling life that reflects their deepest values and priorities. Sarah Argenal, the host of the Working Parent Resource Podcast, has her Master's degree in Counseling Psychology with an emphasis on Marriage and Family Therapy and Adult Development, and is a Certified Professional Coach with 20 years of experience in counseling, coaching, teaching, course development, and project management. You can access episode Show Notes and learn more about the Working Parent Resource at http://WorkingParentResource.com.

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Episode Summary:

This is one of the questions I get from you guys all the time: how can I transition back into work after maternity leave? So today's episode is all about how to make a smooth transition out of maternity leave and back to work. Our guest today is coming out with a course in just a few weeks from the time this episode airs that goes into everything you need to know as you prepare to return to work after having a baby. She has some great insights that I can't wait to share with you.

Janine is the founder of LightBOX Coaching, which helps female lawyers (and other professionals) who want to build careers they are passionate about while raising a family. She is also the host of the More Than A Lawyer Podcast and runs the Being More Than a Lawyer Facebook Group. Janine is a qualified life & career coach and corporate/commercial lawyer. She has worked with a range of coaching clients and has practiced law within leading UK law firms and international companies for the past decade. When she is not coaching or practicing law, she can be found spending time with her son or binging on educational podcasts.

Show Notes: http://WorkingParentResource.com/32

Resources & Links Mentioned in this Episode:

Janine Esbrand Website

Janine Esbrand Facebook Page

Janine Esbrand Facebook Group

Janine Esbrand Twitter

Janine Esbrand Instagram

Janine Esbrand Pinterest

Smooth Return Online Course

WPR003: How to Cut Back at Work Without Ruining Your Career with Suzanne Brown

Working Parent Resource Burnout Training

Working Parent Resource Facebook Group

Working Parent Resource Website

About the Working Parent Resource:

The Working Parent Resource is dedicated to helping ambitious working parents acquire the information, insights, and tools they need to create a more intentional and fulfilling life that reflects their deepest values and priorities. Sarah Argenal, the host of the Working Parent Resource Podcast, has her Master's degree in Counseling Psychology with an emphasis on Marriage and Family Therapy and Adult Development, and is a Certified Professional Coach with 20 years of experience in counseling, coaching, teaching, course development, and project management. You can access episode Show Notes and learn more about the Working Parent Resource at http://WorkingParentResource.com.

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Sponsor:

This show was sponsored by the Working Parent Resource. We offer a carefully curated archive of Resources, a diverse suite of coaching opportunities, in-person and online communities, and much more. Check it out here: http://WorkingParentResource.com.

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Episode Summary:

Finding the time to make healthy meals for your family when you have a full-time job has to be one of the biggest challenges we face as working parents. I don't know about you, but I hate spending a ton of time both on the weekends and at night after a long workday shopping, prepping and cooking. And then trying to find nutritious recipes that everyone will eat seems to add a whole other level of complexity to the process for me. I would much rather use that time to enjoy my family. But our guest today has a wonderful resource for working parents who want to feed their families healthy meals without wasting all of their free time doing it.

Today we're talking with Samantha Rodgers. Sam is the Mom Behind the Plans at Eating Clean, Cooking Dirty. With a long-standing passion to feed people delicious Paleo foods, Sam has taken her love of food to the online marketplace with subscription-based Weekly Meal Plans and Prep Guides for busy families who want to reduce their overall time in the kitchen without sacrificing nutrition. As a process improvement expert, she uses her skills to layout a Prep Day Strategy each week that provides her members with step-by-step instructions to prep food ahead of time so they have little to no cooking the rest of the week. Sam lives in Hood River, OR with her rambunctious daughter, Stella, and her super awesome husband, Dave.

Show Notes: http://WorkingParentResource.com/31

Resources & Links Mentioned in this Episode:

Samantha Rodgers Website

Samantha Rodgers Facebook

Samantha Rodgers Pinterest

Samantha Rodgers Instagram

Samantha Rodgers Twitter

Eat the Season

Rachel Ray: 30 Minute Meals

Food Network

Epicurious

Eating Clean Cooking Dirty Free Trial

Working Parent Resource Burnout Assessment

Working Parent Resource Facebook Group

Working Parent Resource Website

About the Working Parent Resource:

The Working Parent Resource is dedicated to helping ambitious working parents acquire the information, insights, and tools they need to create a more intentional and fulfilling life that reflects their deepest values and priorities. Sarah Argenal, the host of the Working Parent Resource Podcast, has her Master's degree in Counseling Psychology with an emphasis on Marriage and Family Therapy and Adult Development, and is a Certified Professional Coach with 20 years of experience in counseling, coaching, teaching, course development, and project management. You can access episode Show Notes and learn more about the Working Parent Resource at http://WorkingParentResource.com.

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Sponsor:

This show was sponsored by the Working Parent Resource. We offer a carefully curated archive of Resources, a diverse suite of coaching opportunities, in-person and online communities, and much more. Check it out here: http://WorkingParentResource.com.

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Episode Summary:

Balance is one of those tricky topics for working parents. Most working parents find it difficult to have a balanced life. Other working parents do feel balance from time to time, but then they have periods of time when all hell breaks loose and they have to fight to get back into balance. And then there's a whole other group of people who just don't believe it exists at all. So I wanted to talk to an expert about this topic of balance in general, and whether it's something that working parents should strive for, or if it's an impossible ideal.

Apryl Schlueter is the the Chief Energy Officer of The Cheerful Mind, Inc. After working in various industries, Apryl realized her true passion as a happiness and productivity expert who helps over-committed people with big dreams have more fun while getting stuff done. She earned her Certified Professional Coach credentials from the Institute of Professional Excellence in Coaching, and is the author of "Finding Success in Balance: My Journey to The Cheerful Mind." Apryl lives with her husband and two sons in Northbrook, IL.

Show Notes: http://WorkingParentResource.com/30

Resources & Links Mentioned in this Episode:

Apryl Schlueter Website

Apryl Schlueter Facebook

Apryl Schlueter Twitter

Apryl Schlueter Instagram

Finding Success in Balance by Apryl Schlueter

The Five Minute Journal

Frazzled to Balanced™ Bootcamp

Working Parent Resource Burnout Assessment

Working Parent Resource Facebook Group

Working Parent Resource Website

About the Working Parent Resource:

The Working Parent Resource is dedicated to helping ambitious working parents acquire the information, insights, and tools they need to create a more intentional and fulfilling life that reflects their deepest values and priorities. Sarah Argenal, the host of the Working Parent Resource Podcast, has her Master's degree in Counseling Psychology with an emphasis on Marriage and Family Therapy and Adult Development, and is a Certified Professional Coach with 20 years of experience in counseling, coaching, teaching, course development, and project management. You can access episode Show Notes and learn more about the Working Parent Resource at http://WorkingParentResource.com.

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Episode Summary:

The world has been a little crazy lately, hasn't it? I don't typically talk about politics on this show because that's not the main focus of what we do here. I don't want it to distract from the purpose on the podcast, which is to help career-oriented moms and dads integrate all aspects of their lives without having to sacrifice one area over another.

So we're not going to discuss politics here today. But as someone who does pay attention to what's happening in the world, I thought it was important to acknowledge the discourse and divisiveness that's we've seen on the news and on social media recently. Things have gotten SO heated on a global level, and I think it's time we starting thinking a little more about how we address people who disagree with us on fundamental issues.

I see a lot of parallels between what's been happening around the world, and what we deal with as parents on a daily basis. There are a lot of polarizing topics coming to a head on the world stage, but I see the same sort of discourse in how we discuss parenting issues as well. There are some hot button issues we deal with as parents, such as vaccinations, breastfeeding, sleep training, and many others. I've seen more than a few discussions about these topics become hateful very quickly.

For many of these topics, there's no one right answer. There is plenty of research to support all sorts of opinions about how to do things. But as a society I think we've gotten into this habit of thinking in binary terms where if I'm convinced of something, you're wrong unless you completely agree with me. We've lost the ability to appreciate and explore nuance as we discuss a wide range of topics.

So today I want to dive a little deeper into HOW we talk about polarizing topics. How do we TALK to each other in a more respectful and productive way? How can we let go of our need to be right, and start LISTENING to each other in a way that will move these conversations forward?

Whether we're talking about politics, or human rights issues, or race, or immigration, or whether we're talking about any number of decisions that you'll make as a parent, I think these guidelines for a healthier conversation will still apply. These are just some thoughts that I wanted to share with you. This obviously isn't a conclusive list. And I also don't want it to sound like I do all of these things all the time. I have my moments where I'm not as constructive as I could be. But I did want to take a moment to think about how we could all be dealing with some of these difficult conversations a little better.

Show Notes: http://workingparentresource.com/29

Resources & Links Mentioned in this Episode:

[FREE MASTERCLASS] What's Behind Your Burnout?

Working Parent Resource Website

Working Parent Resource Facebook Community

About the Working Parent Resource:

The Working Parent Resource is dedicated to helping ambitious working parents acquire the information, insights, and tools they need to create a more intentional and fulfilling life that reflects their deepest values and priorities. Sarah Argenal, the host of the Working Parent Resource Podcast, has her Master's degree in Counseling Psychology with an emphasis on Marriage and Family Therapy and Adult Development, and is a Certified Professional Coach with over 15 years of experience in counseling, coaching, teaching, course development, and project management. You can access episode Show Notes and learn more about the Working Parent Resource at http://WorkingParentResource.com.

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Sponsor:

This show was sponsored by the Working Parent Resource. We offer a carefully curated archive of Resources, a diverse suite of coaching opportunities, corporate packages, a robust online community, and much more. Check it out here: http://WorkingParentResource.com.

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Episode Summary:

Today we're talking about building your confidence as a parent. If you've read my blog post entitled "The Hardest Thing About Being a Parent," you'll know that I had a very hard time adjusting to all of the new things you have to learn when you become a parent. As an overachiever in my life before kids, I was used to learning new skills and mastering them. To put it bluntly, I was used to being GOOD at things in my life. And one of the hardest things I had to do as a parent was realize that I was never going to be perfect at it. Our kids change all the time and it was really disorienting to have to adapt and adjust to every new developmental stage that my child went through, especially in those early days when he was changing so FAST. Our guest today offers some wonderful insights and 5 practical tips to build confidence, even when these little ones change the rules of the game on us.

Dr. Marie Renaud is a doctor in Clinical Psychology with 30 years of experience working in the public service in Scotland. She has particular expertise in the areas of relationships between parents and children and in fostering close relationships with babies. The focus of her work has been to collaborate with families and support them to develop and maintain the best relationships with their children. In 2011, she designed a specific program to raise awareness of the importance of the early years and the need to support parents' well-being so that they can be truly present and available to their young children. Most recently she has been focusing on the development of her company: Mindful Evolution, and her program: "Life with New Baby" in which she shares her passion for the wonders of child development and her commitment to parents' well-being.

Show Notes: http://WorkingParentResource.com/28

Resources & Links Mentioned in this Episode:

Dr. Marie Renaud Website

Dr. Marie Renaud Pinterest

The Hardest Thing About Being a Parent

[FREE MASTERCLASS] What's Behind Your Burnout?

Working Parent Resource Facebook Group

Working Parent Resource Website

About the Working Parent Resource:

The Working Parent Resource is dedicated to helping ambitious working parents acquire the information, insights, and tools they need to create a more intentional and fulfilling life that reflects their deepest values and priorities. Sarah Argenal, the host of the Working Parent Resource Podcast, has her Master's degree in Counseling Psychology with an emphasis on Marriage and Family Therapy and Adult Development, and is a Certified Professional Coach with 20 years of experience in counseling, coaching, teaching, course development, and project management. You can access episode Show Notes and learn more about the Working Parent Resource at http://WorkingParentResource.com.

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Sponsor:

This show was sponsored by the Working Parent Resource. We offer a carefully curated archive of Resources, a diverse suite of coaching opportunities, in-person and online communities, and much more. Check it out here: http://WorkingParentResource.com.

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Episode Summary:

Today's episode is close to my heart, because I went through my own experience with Adrenal Fatigue and it was ruining my life. I just thought I was tired and burned out, so I kept trying to come up with more ways to be productive, to get more done in less time. But it turns out that was just perpetuating my symptoms. I was exhausted. I was cranky. I kept landing in urgent care with what I thought was strep throat, and was about to have surgery even though my doctors didn't have a real diagnosis for what I was experiencing. I also had trouble getting pregnant for nearly a year, which I also think was related to my own Adrenal Fatigue. I had no idea that's what I was dealing with, and once I identified Adrenal Fatigue as the cause of my health issues, I was able to treat it and finally start feeling like myself again within a month.

Jennifer Blossom is the millennial expert of holistic living for mothers and children. She is a Doctor of Occupational Therapy, Occupational Therapist, Certified Infant Massage Instructor and Holistic Lifestyle Entrepreneur. Jennifer specializes in maternal and pediatric health and is OBSESSED with helping Mommas get grounded and absolutely glowing during Motherhood and beyond. Outside of running her company, Blossom to Be Fit, which was just renamed to Blossoming Mommy and Baby, Jennifer loves spending time with her husband, working as a therapist, going to church, cooking barefoot in the kitchen, home decor, and all things COZY. She's also expecting her own little bundle of love soon! Congratulations, Jennifer!

Show Notes: http://WorkingParentResource.com/27

Resources & Links Mentioned in this Episode:

Jennifer Blossom Website

Jennifer Blossom Facebook

Jennifer Blossom Instagram

Eating Clean Cooking Dirty with Samantha Rodgers

WPR019: 5 Simple Ways to Connect With Your Children, Even When You Work All Week

Working Parent Resource Burnout Assessment

Working Parent Resource Facebook Group

Working Parent Resource Website

About the Working Parent Resource:

The Working Parent Resource is dedicated to helping ambitious working parents acquire the information, insights, and tools they need to create a more intentional and fulfilling life that reflects their deepest values and priorities. Sarah Argenal, the host of the Working Parent Resource Podcast, has her Master's degree in Counseling Psychology with an emphasis on Marriage and Family Therapy and Adult Development, and is a Certified Professional Coach with 20 years of experience in counseling, coaching, teaching, course development, and project management. You can access episode Show Notes and learn more about the Working Parent Resource at http://WorkingParentResource.com.

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Sponsor:

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Episode Summary:

There are a lot of things I've changed in my life to become happier and healthier over the years. Today I'm not going to cover surface stuff, like exercising and eating healthier or getting a better job or moving. All of those things have at times definitely improved my life at times, but today I want to talk more about the FUNDAMENTAL shifts I've made in the way I operate my life that have had a profound impact on my happiness. These are things that, once I made these changes, I became a different person. A more WHOLE person. A more CONTENT and peaceful person. I became a better version of myself through doing these things. When I'm having a rough day or even a stressful period of my life, it's usually because I've stopped doing at least one of these 4 things.

I wanted to share these things because it took me decades and a LOT of heartache to finally learn to do these things. It took a lot of work to change habits that were causing me pain, and I wish someone had told me about these lessons earlier in my life… I think it would have saved me a lot of suffering. We sometimes have to take a long, winding road to learn deep lessons so I appreciate my own journey. But I'd still love to share this with you in case it's helpful to you in some way right now.

Show Notes: http://workingparentresource.com/26

Resources & Links Mentioned in this Episode:

The Power of Now: A Guide to Spiritual Enlightenment, by Eckhart Tolle

When Things Fall Apart: Heart Advice for Difficult Times, by Pema Chodron

Conversations with God: An Uncommon Dialogue (Book 1), by Neale Donald Walsch

[FREE TRAINING] What's Behind Your Burnout: The 3 Biggest Burnout Triggers and How to Overcome Them

Working Parent Resource Website

Working Parent Resource Facebook Community

About the Working Parent Resource

The Working Parent Resource is dedicated to helping ambitious working parents acquire the information, insights, and tools they need to create a more intentional and fulfilling life that reflects their deepest values and priorities. Sarah Argenal, the host of the Working Parent Resource Podcast, has her Master's degree in Counseling Psychology with an emphasis on Marriage and Family Therapy and Adult Development, and is a Certified Professional Coach with over 15 years of experience in counseling, coaching, teaching, course development, and project management. You can access episode Show Notes and learn more about the Working Parent Resource at http://WorkingParentResource.com.

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Leave your comments about the show, offer suggestions for upcoming show topics, or let us know what we can be doing better! We'd love to hear from you over in our free Facebook community at: http://WorkingParentResource.com/Community.

Sponsor:

This show was sponsored by the Working Parent Resource. We offer a carefully curated archive of Resources, a diverse suite of coaching opportunities, corporate packages, a robust online community, and much more. Check it out here: http://WorkingParentResource.com.

Reminders:

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Episode Summary:

Valerie is a Certified Professional Coach and Empowerment Mentor, Loving Mom and Wife, and Founder of TheUnlimitedMom.com. Not long ago Valerie was one of the many Moms struggling with feeling overwhelmed, out of balance, and guilty for wanting more. Through making a decision to do something different, the support of her own coach, and learning the skills of coaching and energy leadership, she tapped into her purpose, increased her energy, and is actively creating a life she loves. Valerie is dedicated to helping other Moms achieve the serenity, joy, and fulfillment they seek. She enjoys working with passionate women who are ready to ditch the limits of "this is as good as it gets" and step into creating their own unique, authentic, and amazing Mom-life. Valerie believes you deserve to live a vibrant life and that by doing so, you are setting the foundation for the happy and healthy life that you want for your child. Her mission is to help you do just that.

Guilt is a topic that tends to come up all the time among high-achieving moms and dads, especially these days when work is more demanding than ever and the standards of "good parenting" are as high as they've ever been. I've heard so many people say that there's no way to avoid guilt as a working parent, or even as a parent in general. I don't necessarily disagree with that – we all have our moments where we make mistakes or do something that we're not particularly proud of. But I think the guilt has gotten out of control, and I hope today's episode has helped you release at least a little of that unnecessary guilt. You work hard. You're a great parent. I can guarantee you're doing the best you can on any given day, so I hope something you hear here today resonates so you can start to treat yourself with a little more kindness.

Show Notes: http://WorkingParentResource.com/25

Resources & Links Mentioned in this Episode:

Valerie Friedlander Website

Valerie Friedlander Facebook

Valerie Friedlander Twitter

Valerie Friedlander Instagram

Valerie Friedlander LinkedIn

Free Guide: The Unlimited Mom Formula

The Gifts of Imperfection: Let Go of Who You Think You're Supposed to Be and Embrace Who You Are by Brene Brown

Daring Greatly: How the Courage to be Vulnerable Transforms the Way We Live, Love, Parent, and Lead by Brene Brown

Rising Strong: How the Ability to Reset Transforms the Way We Live, Love, Parent, and Lead by Brene Brown

The Power of Vulnerability, TedTalk by Brene Brown

Listening to Shame, TedTalk by Brene Brown

Working Parent Resource Burnout Assessment

Working Parent Resource Facebook Group

Working Parent Resource Website

About the Working Parent Resource:

The Working Parent Resource is dedicated to helping ambitious working parents acquire the information, insights, and tools they need to create a more intentional and fulfilling life that reflects their deepest values and priorities. Sarah Argenal, the host of the Working Parent Resource Podcast, has her Master's degree in Counseling Psychology with an emphasis on Marriage and Family Therapy and Adult Development, and is a Certified Professional Coach with 20 years of experience in counseling, coaching, teaching, course development, and project management. You can access episode Show Notes and learn more about the Working Parent Resource at http://WorkingParentResource.com.

Join the Conversation!

Leave your comments about the show, offer suggestions for upcoming show topics, or let us know what we can be doing better! We'd love to hear from you over in our free Facebook community at: http://WorkingParentResource.com/Community.

Sponsor:

This show was sponsored by the Working Parent Resource. We offer a carefully curated archive of Resources, a diverse suite of coaching opportunities, in-person and online communities, and much more. Check it out here: http://WorkingParentResource.com.

Reminders:

Don't forget to subscribe to our show on iTunes to be notified when a new episode is published. Please leave an honest rating and review as well. Ratings and reviews are extremely important and greatly appreciated! They do matter in ranking the show, and I read each and every one of them.

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Episode Summary:

Yael Schonbrun is a clinical psychologist in private practice and assistant professor at Brown University. In her spare time, she is a stay-at-home mother to her three boys. Her book exploring the psychology of straddling an ambitious professional and engaged family life is coming out soon.

A big theme on this podcast is balancing our lives as parents along with our lives as professionals. This is one of those topics that really will never have a "right" answer. Striking the right balance between an engaged family life and a fulfilling professional life is something that we all have to figure out for ourselves based on our own unique situations, and it's also something we'll also need to re-evaluate and tweak as time goes on. Our guest today is an expert in striking a healthy and fulfilling balance between these two roles in our lives, so hopefully this episode will provide some guidance and inspiration for you as you answer some of these questions in your own life.

Show Notes: http://WorkingParentResource.com/24

Resources & Links Mentioned in this Episode:

Yael Schonbrun Website

Newton Therapy Website

Yael Schonbrun Twitter

Yael Schonbrun LinkedIn

Psychology Today Article Archive by Yael Schonbrun

A Mother's Ambitions by Yael Schonbrun

Double Bind: Women on Ambition Book

Love and Work: Clarifying Your Values Questionnaire

Working Parent Resource Burnout Assessment

Working Parent Resource Facebook Group

Working Parent Resource Website

About the Working Parent Resource:

The Working Parent Resource is dedicated to helping ambitious working parents acquire the information, insights, and tools they need to create a more intentional and fulfilling life that reflects their deepest values and priorities. Sarah Argenal, the host of the Working Parent Resource Podcast, has her Master's degree in Counseling Psychology with an emphasis on Marriage and Family Therapy and Adult Development, and is a Certified Professional Coach with 20 years of experience in counseling, coaching, teaching, course development, and project management. You can access episode Show Notes and learn more about the Working Parent Resource at http://WorkingParentResource.com.

Join the Conversation!

Leave your comments about the show, offer suggestions for upcoming show topics, or let us know what we can be doing better! We'd love to hear from you over in our free Facebook community at: http://WorkingParentResource.com/Community.

Sponsor:

This show was sponsored by the Working Parent Resource. We offer a carefully curated archive of Resources, a diverse suite of coaching opportunities, in-person and online communities, and much more. Check it out here: http://WorkingParentResource.com.

Reminders:

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