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#309: How Decluttering Can Transform Your Life with Megan Golightly Sep 07, 2023

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Themes: Decluttering, Organizing, Psychology, Hoarding, Letting Go, Memory, Nostalgia, Sentiment, Minimalism, Transformation, Mental Health Summary: Why is it hard to let go? Sometimes the stuff we hold onto, even the little things, become like old friends, reminding us of moments and stories we've lived. So, how do we actually go about getting rid of these things? Today I spoke with Megan Golightly, the founder of Simplified, and she helped us answer these questions. As one of the most popular organizing and decluttering specialists in North America, Megan is best known for weaving her psychology background and interest in neuroscience into her passion for organization. She promotes the importance of mental health and positive change and partners with brands and publishers to create unique, authentic campaigns that reach thousands of people. Life is easier when you have less. In this episode, Megan breaks down how we can gracefully let go of even those items we're strangely attached to, and embrace the lighter, clutter-free lifestyle through smart decluttering and organization. She also dives into strategies for sharing your decluttering journey with others and highlights how creating space in your surroundings can invite new people into your life. Discover: The psychology of letting go, and why is it hard for us to let go of stuff that we’re attached to The cost and weight of hoarding things - how it will negatively impact our life Why and how you can start decluttering - what are the questions you can ask yourself as you let go of your stuff 00:00 Intro 01:05 The psychology of letting go 05:24 Where to begin in decluttering 08:33 “You cannot organize until you’ve decluttered…” 11:11 Cleaning hoarder’s homes 14:24 Managing clutter using systems 19:04 How a tidy space lightens your life 23:20 Letting go of your ex’s stuff 25:25 Why do we hold on to things? 29:10 Duration, path, outcome 30:49 It feels good to let go 34:09 Having different organizing styles 35:54 Parents dumping things on their kids 37:03 Learn to say no 38:59 Memory over physical things 42:37 Sentiment and guilt 47:27 Decluttering space for love Links: Special offer for my listeners! Get 20% off all of Megan’s guides and courses with code SIMPLIFIEDLOVE20 Instagram - @gosimplified: https://www.instagram.com/gosimplified Website: https://www.go-simplified.com/ Guides: https://www.go-simplified.com/guides Sponsors: Cozy Earth | Use code GROVES for 40% off sitewide at cozyearth.com Hinge | Sign up today at hin.ge/MarkGrovesPodcast Create the Love Cards | Use code CTLCARDS15 for 15% off at createthelove.com/cards
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#308: Mastering the Art of Seduction with Robert Greene Sep 04, 2023

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How can you attract the life that you want? Let’s find out with today’s guest, Robert Greene! Robert is the author of the New York Times bestsellers, The 48 Laws of Power, The Art of Seduction, The 33 Strategies of War, The 50th Law, Mastery, The Laws of Human Nature, and most recently "The Daily Laws: 366 Meditations on Power, Seduction, Mastery, Strategy, and Human Nature. In this episode, Robert shares about how he came to write his most influential books including the The Art of Seduction and the 48 Laws of Power, and how the concepts behind power and seduction apply not only to relationships but to life in general. Robert shares some insights on how we use seduction more than we think, the importance of discipline and patience when it comes to mastery, and his top tips on how to live a good and fulfilling life. Discover: The inspirations behind some of his bestselling books, The 48 Laws of Power, The Art of Seduction, and Mastery Becoming aware of our dark side, and how acknowledging and understanding this dark side can actually help us make better choices and understand others better The art of seduction, not just in relationships, but how to get people to pay attention and be interested in you How to be a master in our field and be good at something we love doing - how to be patient and not give up when things get tough How to live a fulfilling life 00:00 Intro 00:53 Robert’s passion for writing 06:44 Why do we fear power? 10:49 “Journalists are very manipulative…” 12:22 Be aware of your dark side 16:59 Writing the ‘Art of Seduction’ 22:51 How to be a good seducer? 30:48 Difference in how to seduce men and women 32:24 The Anti-Seducer 35:25 How the internet is influencing the art of seduction 41:37 The power of mastery 47:53 Learn to take criticisms 52:08 Living without smartphones 56:13 The Sublime 1:01:08 How to live a fulfilling life Links: Robert’s Website and Books: https://powerseductionandwar.com/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@RobertGreeneOfficial Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/d TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@robertgreene?lang=en Twitter: https://twitter.com/RobertGreene Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/48LawsofPowerbook Sponsors: Cured Nutrition | Use code CREATETHELOVE for 20% off all products at curednutrition.com/createthelove Nutrisense | Go to Nutrisense.com/markgroves and use code MarkGroves to save $50 off your first month + a free month of nutritionist support Create the Love Cards | Use code CTLCARDS15 for 15% off at createthelove.com/cards
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#307: How to Stop Living a Lie with Leah Brathwaite Aug 31, 2023

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Themes: Authenticity, Belonging, Spirituality, Awakening, Alignment, Religion, Identity, Intuition, Transformation, Truth, Ritual, Self Worth, Self-Love, Purpose Summary: Today I welcome a good friend and returning guest, Leah Brathwaite! Leah is an author, Soul Advisor, Kundalini instructor and Human Design guide. She’s the founder of Live Free Lifestyle Inc, a personal and spiritual development and lifestyle brand that helps high achievers connect with and live in their full potential and purpose. After emancipating from nearly three decades of repressive religious indoctrination, navigating disability, depression and divorce and starting her life over from scratch at 30, Leah has learned valuable tools, lessons and practices to heal, get unstuck and create a life of freedom, fulfillment and joy. She teaches her transformative methods and perspectives through her writing, courses and consulting. Combining spirituality, practical psychology and metaphysics in her work, she creates unique opportunities for others to tap into the deepest truth of their souls and find their own answers to life’s big questions. In this episode, Leah shares her story of profound spiritual awakening, including the transformative impact of Kundalini yoga on her life. Leah also speaks to the interconnectedness of our experiences as a whole—good and bad—and how we all go through cycles of forgetting who we are so that we can remember again and start on the next level of expansion. If you’re feeling stuck and not sure where to start, this episode is for you! Discover: Leah's transformational journey from feeling lost and inauthentic to rediscovering her true self and purpose The importance of cleansing our minds with meditation, journaling, and breathwork What we can do to avoid daily anxiety and step into greater alignment with our true selves 00:00 Intro 01:00 Leah’s awakening moment 06:33 From resistance to acceptance 11:19 Breaking free from religious restrictions 24:20 Coming back from forgetting 35:10 Kundalini awakening 37:30 The power of spiritual teachings and guidance 42:30 Take ownership of your suffering 52:13 Daily practices to help you step into greater alignment with your true self Links: Website: https://www.leahbrathwaite.com Instagram: @leah.brathwaite - https://www.instagram.com/leah.brathwaite Book: A New Way of Life: A Guide for Transformation from Living a Lie to Freeing Your Soul - https://www.leahbrathwaite.com/book Sponsors: Cozy Earth | Use code GROVES for 40% off sitewide at cozyearth.com Create the Love Cards | Use code CTLCARDS15 for 15% off at createthelove.com/cards
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#306: Regenerative Agriculture, Death and Rebirth with Kate Kavanaugh Aug 28, 2023

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Themes: Food, Farming, Community, Nature, Agriculture, Healing, Regenerative Farming, Death, Belonging, Health, Purpose, Grief, Sustainability Summary: Today I welcome Kate Kavanaugh to the show! She started her journey in regenerative agriculture 15 years ago looking at how meat could be a byproduct of conservation. Now, Kate is the host of the Mind, Body, and Soil podcast where she is devoted to digging in deep with guests, finding the threads of what it means to be humans woven into this earth. In her spare time, Kate raises goats, pigs, cows, and poultry on a small farm in upstate New York. In this episode, Kate teaches us about the importance of regenerative agriculture and how it helps us regain connectivity to nature, microbiome, animals, soil, and so much more. She shares about the importance of restoring our relationship with our food and animals, how death is all around us and we must embrace instead of avoid it, and how we can create more meaningful connections with the food we eat, the land we walk on, and the farmers and ranchers in our community. A fascinating episode you won’t want to miss! Discover: Kate’s journey from being a vegetarian to butchery and embracing regenerative agriculture The importance of death in the cycle of life and how it’s ingrained in every aspect of our lives How to restore our connection to nature, animals, food, and community 00:00 Intro 00:42 Finding connectivity with our food 02:11 From farms to supermarkets 06:18 The problem with processed foods 14:59 Restoring our nutritional relationship with nature 17:40 Getting into regenerative agriculture 20:06 Touch some soil 26:02 “We are feeding more than ourselves…” 29:47 About having a farm 35:11 From stewarding to consuming an animal 39:08 Death is an integral part of the cycle of life 48:07 How to restore our relationship with nature, food, and community Links: Instagram: @kate_kavanaugh - https://www.instagram.com/kate_kavanaugh Podcast on Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/mind-body-and-soil/id1615122217 Podcast on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1LozvGYEduMrJGDjRhUJu9?si=5b7f73b264424c45 Twitter: @katekavanavgh - https://twitter.com/katekavanavgh YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@katekavanaughmbs Website: groundworkcollective.com Farm Finder - Near Home: http://nearhome.groundworkcollective.com/ Substack: https://substack.com/@katekavanaugh Sponsors: Hatch Restore 2 | Go to hatch.co/markgroves to get $20 off and free shipping! Organifi | Use code CREATETHELOVE for 20% off sitewide at organifi.com/createthelove Create the Love Cards | Use code CTLCARDS15 for 15% off at createthelove.com/cards
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#305: The Transformative Power of Tea Ceremony with Mariana Rittenhouse Aug 24, 2023

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Themes: Plant Medicine, Health, Nature, Awakening, Spirituality, Tea, Relationships, Transformation, Belonging Summary: Today I’m jamming with Mariana Rittenhouse! Mariana believes a daily Tea practice will change your life. She has guided hundreds of people and high-profile influencers across 20 countries back to their hearts through courses on Tea, ceremony & ritual, and reconnecting to Nature. Rooted in Earth-based teachings and ritual practices, her work helps people slow down, find deeper meaning and reconnect to the Earth to ease the stress of our chaotic daily lives. She brings a healing experience to her signature course, Start Your Own Tea Practice, as well as her retreats and podcast, OF THE EARTH with Mariana Rittenhouse. In this episode, Mariana shares how she discovered tea ceremony and how her tea practice helped her recover from her career-related burnout and bring greater meaning into her life. She teaches us how Tea can help us deepen our relationship with ourselves and nature through the process of making tea and holding tea time sacred. Discover: How tea ceremonies and meditation contribute to being present, patient, and connected to oneself The parallels between tea ceremony practice and other mindfulness practices How tea can help you deepend your relationship with yourself and nature 00:00 Intro 02:28 Cultural exchange 11:52 Stop waiting for the extreme 14:17 Letting tea speak to you 18:39 The problem with over relying on humans 20:57 Making the tea 25:37 Growing up with tea 31:33 Having a tea ceremony 36:35 What happens when you become too extreme on your body 45:23 “Give it away before it gets taken away…” 54:35 Tea’s got your back Links: Mariana’s Course: Start Your Own Tea Practice: www.marianarittenhouse.com/syotp - Enrollment open August 23 - Sept 3, 2023! Instagram: www.instagram.com/marianadelatierra Website: www.marianarittenhouse.com Podcast: OF THE EARTH with Mariana Rittenhouse: https://podcasts.apple.com/nz/podcast/of-the-earth-with-mariana-rittenhouse/id1690880695 Substack: https://marianarittenhouse.substack.com/ Freebie for starting a Tea practice at home: https://view.flodesk.com/pages/623cbd59e4da3a4464c30f11 Sponsors: Create the Love Cards | Use code CTLCARDS15 for 15% off at createthelove.com/cards
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#304: How to Create Financial Abundance with Ken Honda Aug 21, 2023

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Themes: Money, Finance, Zen, Financial Education, Appreciation, Relationships, Spirituality, Summary: Today I welcome Ken Honda to the show, Japan’s Zen Millionaire and best-selling self-development author, with book sales surpassing seven million copies since 2001. His latest book is called “Happy Money: The Japanese Art of Making Peace With Your Money.” In this episode, Ken teaches us about happy money vs. unhappy money, the power of gratitude & appreciation when it comes to the flow of money in and out of our lives, and how to call in your abundance with simple yet powerful ways that create a better relationship to your money. Discover: The definition of happy money vs. unhappy money and why it matters so much when it comes to our finances The different money personalities and how that shows up in our romantic relationships How to turn unhappy money into happy money and create more abundance in our lives 00:00 Intro 01:22 Relationship between zen and money 03:11 Happy money vs. Unhappy money 08:24 Money is energy 10:32 ‘Arigato’ your money 11:49 Make more, spend less 16:43 Find and use your gifts 19:25 “Money is not the problem, people are” 21:57 Money and relationships 28:06 Shame around asking for financial help 30:22 Spirituality and money 32:44 How your life is affected by money 34:51 Holding on to money creates unhappy money 37:19 Transform your relationship with money Links: Website: http://kenhonda.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/happykenhonda/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/kenhondahappymoney Twitter: https://twitter.com/KenHondaHappy Arigato Living Community: https://kenhonda.pages.ontraport.net/arigatoliving Sponsors: Primally Pure | Use code MARKGROVES for 15% off sitewide at primallypure.com The Wellness Company | Use code GROVES at checkout for 15% off sitewide at twc.health/groves Create the Love Cards | Use code CTLCARDS15 for 15% off at createthelove.com/cards
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#303: Glucose & Metabolic Health with Kara Collier Aug 14, 2023

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Themes: Health, Food, Metabolic Health, Diet, Stress, Glucose, Mood, Emotions, Exercise, Cortisol Summary: Today I welcome Kara Collier, the co-founder and VP of Health at Nutrisense, one of America’s fastest-growing wellness-tech startups. After becoming frustrated with the shortcomings of the traditional healthcare system, she made it her mission to help others reach their maximum health potential using modern technology & expert coaching. She is the leading authority on the use of continuous glucose monitoring (CGM) technology for health optimization and disease prevention. In this episode, we jam about a topic not often discussed by traditional healthcare systems until it’s too late - the role of glucose and insulin response in your body and how it affects your metabolic health. Glucose monitoring is not just for people with diabetes! We talk about insulin sensitivity in our modern (often stress-filled!) lifestyles, the many factors that affect our insulin responses, and how we can monitor our insulin fluctuations to better understand how we metabolize different foods. Glucose monitoring can help us to make more informed lifestyle choices to optimize our overall well-being and long-term health. Discover: What glucose is and how it plays a vital role in our bodies What metabolic health really means and how glucose affects it How modern-day stressors create cortisol and insulin spikes What glucose tracking is and how you can do it Why exercise is essential for your metabolic health and longevity How glucose fluctuates for women during menstrual cycles + menopause What you can do if you getting a continuous glucose monitor is not an option for you 00:00 Intro 02:50 What is metabolic health? 09:03 Glucose and insulin 12:05 How does it begin? 19:03 Metabolic health in a modern world 23:03 Understanding our relationship with food 30:21 What is a glucose monitor? 39:24 Making mindful food choices 42:16 Impact of glucose levels on mood 44:43 Effect of alcohol and stress on glucose levels 51:37 The benefits of a strong muscular system 56:05 Glucose fluctuations during menstruation and menopause 58:20 Alternative ways to monitor glucose Links: Website: https://www.nutrisense.io/ Special offer for my listeners! Use code CREATETHELOVE50 for $50 off the first month of any subscription at https://www.nutrisense.io/ Kara’s Instagram: @karacollier1 - https://www.instagram.com/karacollier1 Nutrisense IO Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nutrisenseio Sponsors: Cured Nutrition | Use code CREATETHELOVE for 20% off all products at curednutrition.com/createthelove Create the Love Cards | Use code CTLCARDS15 for 15% off at createthelove.com/cards
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#302: Vaccine Safety with Dr. Peter McCullough of The Wellness Company Aug 11, 2023

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Themes: Truth, Pandemic, Vaccine, Anti-Vaxxers, Covid, Media, Vaccine Risk Awareness, Covid Vaccine, Informed Consent Summary: Today I’m honoured to welcome the Chief Scientific Officer for The Wellness Company, Dr. Peter McCullough! He completed his medical degree as an Alpha Omega Alpha graduate from the University of Texas Southwestern Medical School. He also completed his internal medicine residency at the University of Washington, with a cardiology fellowship including service as Chief Fellow at William Beaumont Hospital, and a master’s degree in public health at the University of Michigan. He is also an avid researcher and has broadly published on a range of topics in medicine with over 1000 publications and 660 citations in the National Library of Medicine and is currently an internist and cardiologist in academic practice in Dallas, Texas. In this episode, we jam about vaccine ideology, safety and efficacy, the effects of vaccines on the immune system, and strategies for addressing post-vaccination syndromes. Dr. McCullough also shares his perspectives on the Covid Vaccines and their implications on public health, the relationship between childhood vaccines and autism, and his journey of speaking out against conventional narratives. P.S. The 3 supplements Dr. McCullough mentions for spike protein support are Nattokinase, Bromelain, and Curcumin. Discover: The debate around vaccine necessity and overuse The relationship between childhood vaccines and susceptibility to conditions like adult shingles and autism Dr. McCullough's perspectives on the COVID-19 vaccines and their implications for public health The journey of speaking out against conventional narratives and the challenges faced by medical professionals 00:00 Intro 05:00 The Vaccine Dilemma 08:19 The one thing that would’ve made travelling safer than masks and vaccines 11:48 Vaccine ideology 16:44 The role of vaccines in disease reduction 22:54 Navigating vaccine risks 28:24 Does Dr. McCullough recommend the Covid vaccine? 30:12 Gap between media narratives and vaccine risks 35:26 Strategies for addressing post-vaccination syndromes Links: Dr. McCullough’s Twitter: https://twitter.com/P_McCulloughMD Dr. McCullough’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/petermcculloughmd/ McCullough Foundation: https://mcculloughfnd.org/ Dr. McCullough’s Book - The Courage to Face Covid-19: https://couragetofacecovid.com/ Dr. McCullough’s Substack: https://substack.com/@petermcculloughmd Dr. McCullough’s Podcast - The McCullough Report / The America Out Loud Network: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-mccullough-report/id1562849542 Dr. Peter McCullough’s Website: https://www.petermcculloughmd.com/ The Wellness Company’s Website: https://www.twc.health/ The Wellness Company’s Twitter: https://twitter.com/twc_health The Wellness Company’s Instagram - @twc.health: https://www.instagram.com/twc.health/ The Wellness Company’s Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheWellnessCompany.health https://t.me/thewellnesscompany https://rumble.com/user/twc4health https://truthsocial.com/@TWC4health https://gab.com/thewellnesscompany https://gettr.com/user/thewellnesscompany Sponsors: The Wellness Company | Use code GROVES at checkout for 15% off sitewide at twc.health/groves Create the Love Cards | Use code CTLCARDS15 for 15% off at createthelove.com/cards
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#301: Creating a Self-Loving and Liberated Life with Sarah Sapora Aug 07, 2023

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Themes: Self Love, Relationships, Personal Development, Awakening, Body Liberation, Transformation, Boundaries, Grief, Truth, Social Media, Aging Summary: Today I welcome Sarah Sapora to the show! Sarah is a writer, inspirational speaker, social media community leader, and the creator of size-inclusive live events and retreats. Sarah uses her voice to make personal growth accessible to plus-size women over 40. Leading with radical vulnerability, heart, and colorful humor, Sarah has helped hundreds of thousands of women learn to navigate the sticky place between self-acceptance and self-improvement. Sarah shares about her messy journey to self-love, which she defines “any thought you think or action you take that gets you closer to your Ultimate You.” She talks about how she had to forgive herself for past behaviors and choices, let go of shame and self-judgment, and really look at her own sh*t in the eye to get brave enough to hold herself accountable to change. In her new book Soul Archeology, she shares a practical map of how to get un-stuck and stop self-abandoning so you can get closer to the real you—one small change at a time. Discover: Sarah’s journey to self-love and her experiences with body image, relationships, and how she found a way to surrender to the messy, uncomfortable aspects of life The correlation between body liberation and greater liberation How familiarity with old habits and identities can create resistance to transformation The challenges women face in a society that devalues and vilifies aging 00:00 Intro 04:35 The misconception about self-love 08:04 Breaking free from toxic relationships 14:46 Forgiving yourself 21:01 Resistance to transformation 25:02 Unmasking your true self 29:24 Surrendering 39:18 Soul Archaeology 45:10 The easy path is actually the hard path 47:24 How social media stole our attention span 52:52 Aging and the social value of women Links: Instagram: @sarahsapora - https://www.instagram.com/sarahsapora/ Website: https://SarahSapora.com Book: Soul Archeology - A (Totally Doable) Approach to Living a Self-Loving and Liberated Life: https://www.sarahsapora.com/book Sponsors: Primally Pure | Use code MARKGROVES for 15% off sitewide at primallypure.com Create the Love Cards | Use code CTLCARDS15 for 15% off at createthelove.com/cards
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#300: Falling in Love with the Method – Solo Episode Jul 31, 2023

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Themes: Love, Relationships, Death, Truth, Alignment, Awakening, Connection, Healing, Authenticity, Boundaries, Self-Worth, Self-Love, Transformation Summary: In this special 300th solo episode, I share a profound realization about love and self-discovery that I recently had when listening to a lecture from Ram Dass. It's all about how we “fall in love with the method” – external triggers that make us feel alive and vibrant. But here's the thing: those methods only awaken something already within us. Join me as we explore the transformative power of choosing ourselves and embracing all of the painful and messy parts of our journeys. Come stand in possibility with me, and make this the moment that everything changes for you. Discover: Why we fall in love with “the method” and why it often takes us away from experiencing depth The importance of facing your pain instead of running from it The power of choice: choosing to fall in love with yourself rather than the method 00:00 Intro 00:23 Falling in love with the method 03:06 Relationship to death 05:11 Removing what’s not you 08:35 Unconditional love is not equal to unconditional tolerance 10:10 Find the methods that bring you alive 12:19 Your choices will impact how you feel about yourself Links: Create The Love Newsletter: https://mark-groves.mykajabi.com/newsletter Mark Groves Substack: https://markgroves.substack.com Create The Love Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/createthelove @createthelove Mark’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/itsmarkgroves @itsmarkgroves Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/createthelove @createthelove Sponsors: Cozy Earth | Use code GROVES for 40% off sitewide at cozyearth.com Create the Love Cards: Use code CTLCARDS15 for 15% off at createthelove.com/cards
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