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The Most ADHD Things of August '24 Sep 11, 2024

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Big is back to help me read some of your 'Most ADHD Thing' entries from socials of last month. The ultimate shame eradicator unites the ADHD Community with the knowledge that we are all in this together! Laughing at the things that cause us frustration and embarrassment to break the stigma and raise ADHD Awareness.
Please note that ADHD presents differently in every individual and SELF DIAGNOSIS IS VALID. And in a system so broken you could be waiting the best part of a decade for life changing - and in many cases - life saving diagnosis and treatment, it bloody well has to be!
Lean into the community, drop the shame and let's have a giggle...
TW: contains swearing, dodgy sound quality and editing (due to being hearing impaired) rustling sounds (due to hyperactive fidgeting) and mentions of toilet mishaps, orgasmic trousers, memory issues, self worth issues, harsh critiques, loud laughter and too-muchness.
If you are in need of support YOU ARE NOT ALONE! There is immediate help out there so please REACH OUT
If you are struggling to access your ADHD medication, use this: Pharmacy Stock Checker
Apply to be part of ADHDAF Emporium: an online marketplace championing neurodivergent makers and small creative businesses HERE
Browse the first few handmade items by neurodivergent creatives HERE and read the blog about our first festival HERE
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Watch this month's Most ADHD Thing winner HERE! :)
You can support the continuation of this podcast and connect with literally like-minded legends in the Patreon Peer Support Community
Thank you to the Members for keeping this podcast going for over 2 years!
Jingle by Sessionz
This photo was taken when we first moved to Aberdeen in 2020 in front of the Leopard mural painted by Hama Woods for Nuart.
Please sponsor Rosie, Darren and all the other LEGENDS cycling from London to Amsterdam in September to raise funds for ADHDadultUK and ADHD Liberty HERE
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BIG LOVE & GRATITUDE from 'Marg-ella' :)
LEOPARD PRINT ARMY! x

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ADHD, Hedonism & Dissociation: Katy Smith Sep 05, 2024

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I can't even guess the number of times I've told the story about the conversation with a newly diagnosed friend which led to my ADHD discovery. Well, THIS IS THAT FRIEND! I am so excited to share this VERY special in-person interview with the girl who kicked off this whole safari...
All aboard the late ADHD discovery roller coaster with the one and only Katy Smith. Katy is 'in fashion', and always fashionably late! :) Sydney's finest was misdiagnosed with BPD in childhood, but as is often the case, she wasn't told about it until adulthood and the diagnosis didn't fit at all.
Suffering a lifetime of masking her ADHD symptoms and battling commonly co-occurring anxiety, depression and disordered eating. Alongside bashing her self esteem to smithereens, the wrecking ball of ADHD destroyed her personal relationships. An ex made her realise she had ADHD, and once diagnosed in 2018 she 'subtly' mentioned her newly discovered condition to the most ADHD person she knew; a person she met and raised hell in Thailand with seven years prior...me! This legend plays an enormous role in ADHDAF Podcast history.THANK YOU FOR EVERYTHING KATY!
And thank you to Sessionz Services for cleaning up this audio of two excitable fidgeting ADHDers in an echoey kitchen!
Trigger Warning: mentions of triggering topics including: depression, anxiety, ED, body dysmorphia, alcohol abuse, mental health struggles,burnout, misdiagnosis, alcoholism, escapism, Covid, health trauma, hairloss and skinpicking.
Also contains a lot of swearing and cackling.

If you are in need of support YOU ARE NOT ALONE! There is immediate help out there so please REACH OUT
As mentioned in the episode:
- Alcohol and drug abuse support HERE
- ED support HERE
- ADHD Medication Directory for those struggling to access medication during the national medication shortage HERE
Check out photos of some of the ridiculous capers referenced in this episode HERE
You can apply to be part of ADHDAF Emporium: an online marketplace championing neurodivergent makers and small creative businesses HERE
Browse the first few handmade items by neurodivergent creatives HERE and read the blog about our first festival HERE
You can support the continuation of this podcast and connect with literally like-minded legends in the Patreon Peer Support Community
Thank you to the Members for keeping this podcast going for over 2 years!
Please sponsor Rosie, Darren and all the other LEGENDS cycling from London to Amsterdam in September to raise funds for ADHDadultUK and ADHD Liberty HERE
If you've enjoyed this episode, please share it with others who would benefit from hearing; hit those stars, or write a review. All help others gain the information and validation shared amidst a global ADHD diagnosis crisis and ADHD medication shortage.
We are all in this together.
LEOPARD PRINT ARMY! x

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Katy Weber: ADHD, Motherhood & Imposter Syndrome Aug 28, 2024

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Having been interviewed by the LEGENDARY Katy Weber on her INCREDIBLE Podcast: Women & ADHD I am honoured to swap roles and have her hop onboard the late ADHD discovery roller coaster with me!
In this interview/chinwag Katy shares her experiences with school struggles and truency, which left her feeling like a failure. Like many, she discovered her neurodivergence during lockdown. She impulsively launched her podcast pre diagnosis(!) and credits its many conversations as her own form of therapy; which have led to her becoming an ADHD expert.
I am so grateful to get to collaborate with Katy once again, and was particularly moved by her all too familiar experience of imposter syndrome post ADHD diagnosis and her relentless drive to strive for 'what's next'.
Trigger Warning: mentions of triggering topics including: depression, anxiety, ED, alcoholism, addiction, mental health struggles, suicide, suicidal ideation, PTSD, Complex trauma and loss of life.
Also contains swearing.

If you are in need of support YOU ARE NOT ALONE! There is immediate help out there so please REACH OUT
Please sponsor Rosie, Darren and all the other LEGENDS cycling from London to Amsterdam in September to raise funds for ADHDadultUK and ADHD Liberty HERE
Apply to be part of ADHDAF Emporium: an online marketplace championing neurodivergent makers and small creative businesses HERE
Browse the first few handmade items by neurodivergent creatives HERE and read the blog about our first festival HERE
You can support the continuation of this podcast and connect with literally like-minded legends in the Patreon Peer Support Community
Thank you to the Members for keeping this podcast going for over 2 years!
Links mentioned:
ADHDUK Medication Shortage
Riyadh Khalaf's self support strategy
Dr James Brown New ADHD Research
If you've enjoyed this episode, please share it with others who would benefit from hearing; hit those stars, or write a review. All help others gain the information and validation shared amidst a global ADHD diagnosis crisis and ADHD medication shortage.
We are all in this together.
LEOPARD PRINT ARMY! x

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Adelaide Saywell: ADHD & Autism - AuDHD AF Aug 21, 2024

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Trigger Warning: There are some very triggering topics mentioned from the very start of this episode, including: depression, anxiety, ED, alcoholism, addiction, chronic pain, BPD, mental health struggles, suicide, suicidal ideation, misdiagnosis and bullying. Also contains swearing.
That said, this interview with the LEGENDARY Adelaide Saywell, much like the Content Creator themself,is an absolute joy! I am incredibly grateful to Adelaide for giving me their time,sharing their lived experiences & enlightening me on Autism and AuDHD; neither of which I have any lived experience nor much knowledge about. Adelaide uses their enormous platforms on Instagram, YouTube and Tik Tok to support others with similar struggles. Their vulnerability, positivity, tips and reminders are invaluable and inspirational.
Adlelaide severely struggled with their mental health from the age of 14, which led to them being sectioned under the mental health act at 21. Having received a Misdiagnoses of EUPD Previously known as BPD; through their own research she identified ADHD and Autism and was finally diagnosed with ADHD at 28... and after some serious self advocacy for Right To Choose(!) they received their Autism diagnosis. Adelaide is currently training to become an ADHD Coach. WHAT A LEGEND!
THANK YOU SO MUCH ADELAIDE!

If you are in need of support YOU ARE NOT ALONE! There is immediate help out there so please REACH OUT
As mentioned in the episode, a list of other Autistic content creators from Bristol Autism Support is available HERE
Please sponsor Rosie, Darren and all the other LEGENDS cycling from London to Amsterdam in September to raise funds for ADHDadultUK and ADHD Liberty HERE
If you're in or near Edinburgh, catch one of Nicole's last few Edinburgh Fringe shows Why am I STILL Like This?! or watch the Online recording HERE
Apply to be part of ADHDAF Emporium: an online marketplace championing neurodivergent makers and small creative businesses HERE
Browse the first few handmade items by neurodivergent creatives HERE and read the blog about our first festival HERE
You can support the continuation of this podcast and connect with literally like-minded legends in the Patreon Peer Support Community
Thank you to the Members for keeping this podcast going for over 2 years!
Jingle and editing by Sessionz
If you've enjoyed this episode, please share it with others who would benefit from hearing, hit those stars, or write a review. All are so very much appreciated.
BIG LOVE & GRATITUDE LEOPARD PRINT ARMY! x

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The Most ADHD Things of June/July '24 Aug 14, 2024

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Live from Edinburgh Fringe, (well, sort of) two emotionally exhausted late discovered ADHD women use the very little energy they have to raise ADHD awareness with 'the ultimate shame eradicator'. After a horrible day we lift our spirits and hopefully yours too by sharing June and July's 'Most ADHD Thing' entries from Patreon Community Members & @adhdafpodcast followers to break the stigma and to connect ADHDers with the knowledge that WE ARE ALL IN THIS TOGETHER and ADHD IS REAL!
TW: contains swearing, dodgy sound quality and editing (due to being hearing impaired) rustling sounds (due to hyperactive fidgeting) and mentions of metaphorical violence, vomiting, death, existential dread, memory issues, self worth issues, harsh critiques, loud laughter and too-muchness.
If you are in need of support YOU ARE NOT ALONE! There is immediate help out there so please REACH OUT
Apply to be part of ADHDAF Emporium: an online marketplace championing neurodivergent makers and small creative businesses HERE
Browse the first few handmade items by neurodivergent creatives HERE and read the blog about our first festival HERE
Come see Nicole's Edinburgh Fringe Sequel: Why am I STILL Like This?! or watch the Online recording HERE
Photo of 'RSD-2 & a space cheerleader(?) by Kimi at ADHD AF Alien Nation at Salford Lads Club
You can support the continuation of this podcast and connect with literally like-minded legends in the Patreon Peer Support Community
Thank you to the Members for keeping this podcast going for over 2 years!
Jingle by Sessionz
If you've enjoyed this episode, please share to help other ADHDers drop the shame, have a giggle and support each other, and by hitting those stars or leaving a review. All help raise ADHD Awareness.
BIG LOVE & GRATITUDE LEOPARD PRINT ARMY! x

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CHINWAG: Discrimination, Boundaries & ADHD Acceptance: Catherine Millan Aug 07, 2024

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'Have you seen Slumdog Millionaire?' This informal chat with Catherine Millan is as much about Destiny and Dharma as it is all that the episode title denotes. Late discovered ADHDer Catherine and I were thinking about that same film at the exact same moment, and this picture in which she blends in with the ADHDAF leopard print is again a total 'coincidence'... Or is it?! :) Whatever you believe in, and despite the current climate, I am certain that this crucial conversation will leave you feeling hopeful for the future!
Catherine Millan founded Be What You See because she believed the world was ready to make the real change required to reduce all forms of discrimination.

As a Black, female lesbian who lives with ADHD and Dyslexia, Catherine has always lived in the margins of society and has witnessed first-hand inequalities in healthcare, education and the workplace. This fuelled Catherine's passion to get involved in initiatives such as the Stonewall Awards, the Race Equality Charter Mark and working with her employers to design inclusive environments for neurodiverse employees.
Liverpool's finest, Catherine's first-hand experience of adversity and learning from others' stories have been a driving force for her to bring about changes in society to help build inclusive communities.
I am so grateful to Catherine for this Chinwag, for speaking at ADHD AF Alien Nation at Salford Lads Club and at ADHDAF Emporium at Flackstock Festival.
THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR EVERYTHING CATHERINE, YOU ABSOLUTE LEGEND!

TRIGGER WARNING: Contains swearing and mentions of: racism, sexism, ableism, homophobia, violence, Depression, Suicidal ideation, Becoming a carer in youth, poverty, classism, serious injury in military service, Criminality,Discrimination, Incarcaration, mysogyny, dangerous media, identity struggles, trauma, bullying, false accusation, education struggles

If you are in need of support YOU ARE NOT ALONE! There is immediate help out there so please REACH OUT
Thank you to Sessionz for editing and jingle and an enormous THANK YOU to the Planet ADHDAF Community Members for keeping this Podcast going for over 2 YEARS so that other literally like-minded legends can benefit from these crucial conversations (also making this the longest job I've ever had!) xx
You can apply to be part of ADHDAF Emporium: an online marketplace supporting neurodivergent makers and small creative businesses HERE
If you would like to connect online you can join the Patreon Membership HERE
If you've enjoyed this episode please share, review, hit those stars... all help others gain information, validation & lols.
I REALLY appreciate your support!
SELF DIAGNOSIS IS VALID & ADHD IS REAL!
Big love
Laura

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Why is Nicole Nadler (Still) LIke This?! Jul 31, 2024

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'It takes courage to grow up and become who you really are'... or 'it might be a flop' ;) Two years on from her original ADHD AF interview, one year since her very successful ADHD awareness raising one-woman show, and 3 days prior to the sequel; I catch up with Actress, Writer and Edinbrugh Fringe Superstar Nicole Nadler / 'Optimistic Meg'.
Nicole discovered she has ADHD at 30, in this chaotic, hyperverbal conversation - in which we try really hard not to talk over each other and stay on topic - she reflects on what has changed for her and what has remained the same, whilst sharing insights, hacks, calamities, hilarities, hopes and more. But why has she chosen to give her all to yet another ADHD Edinburgh Fringe show? And Why is she (still) like this? :)
I can't wait to see the show those of you who came to ADHD AF Alien Nation got to see a snippet of this Friday! Running 2nd - 24th Aug - Here's what it's all about...
'Meet Nicole: She’s hyperverbal, chaotic, and a little dramatic with deep self loathing and crippling self esteem issues, and always thought she was a complete disaster - until she found out she had ADHD. Three years later she impulsively wrote and performed her first one woman show in 2023 about discovering her ADHD at 30, Why Am I Like This? Bracing herself for failure, the opposite happened - everyone loved the show (and her?!) So why is it so hard to believe? Why is she so empty? Now there's a new question - Why Am I (Still) Like This? The sequel to Why Am I (Still) Like This? is the story of what happens next after that euphoric moment of discovery and the many ways all of the pieces come together and fall apart all over again.' TICKETS HERE

TRIGGER WARNING: Contains swearing and mentions of: alcoholism, addiction,self harm, suicide,relationship struggles,anxiety, depression, premature death,education struggles,bullying,Disordered Eating,Trauma, Abdominal Surgery,Accidental Opiate Misuse, choosing to not have children because of ADHD struggles,school trauma,grief,resentment,ableism

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You can apply to be part of ADHDAF Emporium: an online marketplace supporting neurodivergent makers and small creative businesses HERE
If you would like to connect online you can join the Patreon Membership HERE
This episode has been edited by me,there may be errors or sound quality issues that I’ve missed due to being hearing impaired.Thank you for your understanding. And a massive THANK YOU to the Patreon Community Members for keeping this Podcast going for over 2 YEARS so that other like-minded legends can benefit from these crucial conversations!X
If you've enjoyed this episode please share, review, hit those stars... all help others gain information, validation & lols.
I REALLY appreciate your support!
SELF DIAGNOSIS IS VALID & ADHD IS REAL!
Big love Laura @adhdafpodcast

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Kat Brown: ADHD is NOT a bloody trend! Part 2 Jul 18, 2024

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Kat Brown returns for the second instalment of this crucial conversation. If you've not heard part 1, you can listen HERE
Kat shares her late discovered ADHD experience which led to her writing the PHENOMENAL 'It's Not A Bloody Trend: Understanding Life as an ADHD Adult'. Although there is so much laughter and inspiration in this interview/chinwag we start with the topic of eating disorders which commonly co-occur with ADHD. If you might find this triggering perhaps skip the first 15 minutes and please know that you are not alone in your struggles. You can access support: Beat Eating Disorders Seed.charity TalkED
Kat also shares important information and tips aroun ableist media, therapy, relationships and more, the simplest but most perfect example of ADHD acceptance and an ABSOLUTELY HUNTASTIC BANGER of an ADHD song!
I'm extremely lucky, grateful and excited to be collaborating with this legend TWICE this week in real life at the LAST ADHD AF Alien Nation show and Flackstock Festival THANK YOU SO MUCH KAT! I can't wait to see those of you joining!
Check out the full line up of our ADHDAF Emporium tent at Flackstock HERE

TRIGGER WARNING: Contains swearing and mentions of: alcoholism, addiction, self harm, suicide, relationship struggles, anxiety, depression, premature death, education struggles, bullying, BED. Bulimia, Trauma, IVF struggles, infertility and almost parenthood, school trauma, grief, race and gender discrimination, Identity struggles of being mixed race, mysogyny, the patriarchy, ableism, dangerous media.

If you are in need of support please REACH OUT
You can apply to be part of ADHDAF Emporium: an online marketplace supporting neurodivergent makers and small creative businesses HERE
If you would like to connect online you can join the Patreon Membership HERE and grab a remaining ticket to connect in real life HERE
Thank you to Sessionz for editing and jingle and an enormous THANK YOU to the Planet ADHDAF Community Members for keeping this Podcast going for over 2 YEARS so that other literally like-minded legends can benefit from these crucial conversations (also making this the longest job I've ever had!) xx
If you've enjoyed this episode please share, review, hit those stars... all help others gain information, validation & lols.
I REALLY appreciate your support!
SELF DIAGNOSIS IS VALID & ADHD IS NOT A BLOODY TREND!
Big love
Laura

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Kat Brown: ADHD is NOT a bloody trend! Part 1 Jul 17, 2024

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They say you should never meet your heroes, but this episode disproves that theory! I could talk to Kat Brown ALL DAY LONG, and I did! Which is why, instead of losing any of the absolute GOLD late discovered ADHD Author Kat shared with me, I decided to make it a two parter! The second and final instalment will be out tomorrow...
Kat is the Author of 'It's Not A Bloody Trend: Understanding Life as an ADHD Adult' and 'No One Talks About This Stuff: Twenty-Two Stories of Almost Parenthood', both are subjects extremely close to my heart. This interview/chinwag delves into both of the book topics; the deep grief and hard work that goes into accepting both the realities of a lifelong neurodevelopmental condition and infertility... BUT we have some proper giggles/cackles along the way!
Exploring Kat's battles with commonly co-occurring conditions of ADHD, to bullying, mysogyny, the bloody media(!) and MORE! This is such an incredible conversation I'm extremely lucky, grateful and excited to be sharing... and I'm even more all-of-the-above to be collaborating TWICE this week in real life with this ABSOLUTE BLOODY LEGEND at the last ADHD AF Alien Nation show and Flackstock Festival THANK YOU SO MUCH KAT! And enormous congratulations to Cybil, the winner of 4th place in 'the prettiest bitch' category! :)

TRIGGER WARNING: Contains swearing and mentions of: alcoholism, addiction, self harm, suicide, relationship struggles, anxiety, depression, premature death, education struggles, bullying, BED. Bulimia, Trauma, IVF struggles, infertility and almost parenthood, school trauma, grief, race and gender discrimination, Identity struggles of being mixed race, mysogyny, the patriarchy, ableism, dangerous media.

If you are in need of support YOU ARE NOT ALONE! There is immediate help out there so please REACH OUT
You can apply to be part of ADHDAF Emporium: an online marketplace supporting neurodivergent makers and small creative businesses HERE
If you would like to connect online you can join the Patreon Membership HERE and grab a remaining ticket to connect in real life HERE
Thank you to Sessionz for editing and jingle and an enormous THANK YOU to the Planet ADHDAF Community Members for keeping this Podcast going for over 2 YEARS so that other literally like-minded legends can benefit from these crucial conversations (also making this the longest job I've ever had!) xx
If you've enjoyed this episode please share, review, hit those stars... all help others gain information, validation & lols.
I REALLY appreciate your support!
SELF DIAGNOSIS IS VALID & ADHD IS NOT A BLOODY TREND!
Big love
Laura

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Libby 'Topple and Burn' Freeman: ADHD & Justice Sensitivity Jul 11, 2024

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Late discovered ADHD LEGEND Libby Freeman's Justice Sensitivity fuelled a 'campaign of rage' that is adored and adorned the world over, whilst doing a great deal of good. This hero is the founder of Topple and Burn, only the coolest jewellery brand EVER which began as a way for Libby to raise funds for her refugee charity Calais Action.
Thank you so much Libby for sharing your experiences to raise ADHD awareness and that SELF DIAGNOSIS IS VALID!..it has to be in a system so broken you could wait a decade for assessment & treatment in some parts of the UK.A barrier to Libby and many seeking diagnosis in the current crisis.
What happens when creative ADHD Activists come together?A monumental collaboration! Libby's designed exclusive: ADHDAF Emporium X Topple and Burn Necklace AND Earrings for the launch of adhdafemporium.com
Celebrated with a cameo from my old friend and new business partner Steph! ADHDAF Emporium is online market place with a focus on championing and supporting neurodivergent makers and small business. This launch is only the beginning with 'merch' and exclusives. Full marketplace launching Sept. APPLY here to join us!
Planet ADHDAF Online Peer Support Community Members get a 10% discount on merch.
TRIGGER WARNING: Contains swearing and mentions of: anxiety, depression, mental health struggles, OCD, medication, strong political views.
If you need of support YOU ARE NOT ALONE! Please REACH OUT
From Brighton's finest, to Brighton itself... join myself and whole host of other legends for the LAST Alien Nation Show in Brighton Sat 20th July! Where an ADHD Seminar meets Bingo, Karaoke and Cabaret and ADHD Adults meet each other! TICKETS HERE. If you're nervous to attend solo, you can sign up for the Welcome Party to be met at the door and sat with others in the same boat: HERE

Gain Peer Support ONLINE in the PLANET ADHDAF Community. Membership funds the creation of this advert free Podcast, and as a THANK YOU weekly online Peer Support Events and a private Discord server are facilitated by Community Members including myself.
I hope to chat to you over Zoom or on Discord soon! JOIN UP HERE or GRAB BRIGHTON TICKETS HERE
Thanks to Sessionz for editing Libby's interview and the jingle. Enormous THANKS to the Planet ADHDAF Community Members for keeping this Podcast going for over 2 YEARS so that other literally like-minded legends can benefit from these crucial conversations! xx
If you've enjoyed this episode please share, review, hit those stars... all help others gain information, validation & lols.
I REALLY appreciate your support!
SELF DIAGNOSIS IS VALID & ADHD IS REAL.
Leopard Print Army!
Laura

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