Best Child OCD Expert Podcasts (2025)

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5 Things I’ve Learned Raising a Child with OCD, Anxiety & ARFID 43:43

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Parenting a child with OCD, anxiety, and ARFID changes you in ways you can’t fully understand until you’re living it. Over the years, I’ve learned some powerful lessons — often the hard way — that have reshaped how I show up for my child and for myself. In this episode, I’m opening up about five insights that have made the biggest difference in our…

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571- Combined Treatment Options for Pediatric ADHD: Sequencing Your Child’s Care 59:19

6h ago59:19

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Mark A. Stein, Ph.D., will provide an overview of pediatric ADHD treatment options, explain why it's crucial to personalize treatment, and how to combine and sequence medication and other treatments for optimal care. ADHD Treatments for Children: Additional Resources Free Download: Take Charge of Your Child’s Medication Read: ADHD Treatment Options…

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Ep 200! Rethinking ADHD: Diagnosis, Treatment, and What Families Should Know - A Conversation with Paul Tough 45:27

1d ago45:27

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Send us a text Rethinking ADHD: Diagnosis, Treatment, and What Families Should Know - A Conversation with Paul Tough In this special 200th episode, Paul Tough discusses his recent article on ADHD that has sparked significant debate. Paul explores questions like whether we're over-diagnosing ADHD, the rising diagnosis rates, and the nuances of treat…

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570- Best Jobs for ADHD Brains: How to Pinpoint Your Ideal Work Environment 57:53

6d ago57:53

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Kathleen Nadeau, Ph.D., and Bruce Hughes, M.A., will guide you through a proven process for discovering your ideal work environment that best fits your interests, strengths, and executive functioning needs. You'll also learn how to avoid workplace mismatches. Jobs for Creative People with ADHD: Additional Resources Free Download: What to Ask Yourse…

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From Fixer to Anchor: A Mindset Shift for Parents of Kids with OCD 43:18

7d ago43:18

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When our child is in distress, it’s natural to want to jump in and fix things. But with OCD, that urge to solve, control, or protect can actually get in the way of long-term growth. In this episode, I talk about one of the most powerful mindset shifts we can make as parents of kids with OCD: moving from “fixer” to “anchor.” You’ll learn how to step…

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148. What OCD Teaches About Uncertainty: A Journey to Resilience 22:55

7d ago22:55

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What does it mean to succeed while living with OCD? In this episode, Kristina Orlova sits down with Scott Stirret, founder and CEO of Venture for Canada and author of The Uncertainty Advantage, to explore how OCD and uncertainty intersect with ambition, business, and personal growth. Scott opens up about his diagnosis during the pandemic, how OCD s…

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Ep 199: Preventing Car Accidents, with my Dad, Dr Andrew Matthew 23:53

8d ago23:53

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Send us a text Car accidents are the leading cause of death for kids, teens, and young adults — but so many are preventable. In this episode, I sit down with my dad, pediatrician Dr. Andrew Matthew (and the safest driver I know!), to talk about what parents and teens can do to stay safe on the road. Using information from this recent article: Motor…

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569- Top ADHD Challenges (and Solutions) for Teen Boys 58:51

14d ago58:51

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Join Brendan Mahan, M.Ed., to learn how to partner with your teen boy to navigate the frustrations, defiance, emotional volatility of adolescence with ADHD and help them grow into the capable, compassionate adult you know they can be. Challenges and Solutions for ADHD Boys: Additional Resources Free Download: Evaluate Your Teen’s Emotional Control …

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When You’re More Motivated Than Your Child to Fight OCD 47:08

14d ago47:08

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You’re reading the books, watching the videos, and learning everything you can to help your child with OCD. But your child? They’re shutting down, avoiding exposures, or flat-out refusing to engage. Sound familiar? In this episode, I talk about what’s really going on when you’re more motivated than your child to fight their OCD — and how to respond…

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147. The Postpartum Journey: Managing OCD with ICBT for New Parents 25:30

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Pregnancy and postpartum bring a unique set of challenges, especially for those struggling with OCD. How can you navigate the overwhelming changes while managing intrusive thoughts? In this episode of The OCD Whisperer Podcast, host Kristina Orlova, LMFT, is joined by Gina Abbondante, MSW, LCSW, C-NDAAP, a therapist specializing in OCD and anxiety …

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Ep 198: Lice Myths Busted: What Every Parent Needs to Know, with Amy Chinian 25:58

15d ago25:58

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Send us a text In this episode of Your Child is Normal, Jessica Hochman, MD, talks with Amy Chinian, founder of My Hair Helpers, about the truth behind lice—what they are, how they really spread, and why they have nothing to do with hygiene. Together, they bust common myths (spoiler: you can stop bagging stuffed animals for two weeks), explain the …

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Why Your Child's Counseling Isn't Working: Shifting Responsibility for Real Change 7:22

19d ago7:22

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Have you ever wondered why counseling seems to work for some children but falls completely flat for others? The frustrating reality many parents face is that despite investing in therapy, sometimes for years, their child's behavior continues to worsen at home. The disconnect isn't about finding the right therapist – it's about understanding who tru…

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When Anxiety and OCD Feel Contagious—How to Stay Grounded 42:43

21d ago42:43

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When you’re raising a child with anxiety or OCD, it’s easy to feel like you’re absorbing all of their fear, stress, and urgency. Their nervous system is on high alert—and suddenly, so is yours. In this episode, we explore why anxiety and OCD can feel contagious in families, and how to stay grounded in the middle of your child’s emotional storm. You…

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568- Social Skills and Executive Functions in Teens with ADHD: Interventions That Help 1:01:52

21d ago1:01:52

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Steven W. Evans, Ph.D., explains why youth with ADHD often have problems with academic and social functioning, and shares evidence-based approaches proven to help in these problematic areas at home and at school. Social Skills for Teens with ADHD: Additional Resources Free Download: Free Guide to Improving Your Students’ Social Skills Read: The Soc…

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146. How to Relax When OCD Won’t Let You: A Buddhist and Somatic Healing Perspective 19:38

21d ago19:38

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What does it feel like when your mind gets stuck on a loop, telling you again and again that you’re a bad person? That’s the reality of Pure OCD. In this episode of The OCD Whisperer Podcast, Kristina Orlova sits down with Sah D’Simone, spiritual teacher, humanitarian, and creator of the Somatic Activated Healing method, for an open and heartfelt c…

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Ep 197: Helping Kids Feel Safe Before Anesthesia, with pediatric anesthesiologist Dr Jacqueline Drummond Lewis 30:31

22d ago30:31

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Send us a text When kids need anesthesia for a medical procedure, it’s normal for both them—and their parents—to feel anxious. In this episode of Your Child is Normal, Dr. Jessica Hochman speaks with pediatric anesthesiologist Dr. Jacqueline Drummond Lewis (aka Doc JC), author of Adventures with Doc JC: The Unseen Planet. Together they explore what…

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Breaking the Self-Sabotage Cycle: Why we don't do what's good for us 6:05

26d ago6:05

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In this episode, we explore four critical reasons we avoid what's best for us: our brain's reward-seeking nature, the unreliability of feelings as decision-makers, the powerful autopilot of habitual behaviors, and the motivation trap that keeps us waiting for inspiration that never comes. More importantly, we offer five practical, science-backed st…

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567- Why Does ADHD Undermine Productivity? How to Ditch Procrastination and Develop a Productivity Mindset 1:00:01

28d ago1:00:01

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Productivity hacks and strategies are helpful — but only if you use them. The right mindset, however, can keep you track at work and in your personal life. Ari Tuckman, Psy.D., teachers us how to develop a resilient, productivity mindset. Productivity Hacks for ADHD: Additional Resources Free Download: Focus Your ADHD Brain With 5 Helpful Hacks Rea…

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When Helping Hurts: Navigating Burnout in OCD Parenting 41:57

28d ago41:57

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When you’re parenting a child with OCD, burnout can sneak in quietly—and then hit hard. You’re doing all the things: managing compulsions, pulling back OCD accommodations, showing up for exposures, and trying to keep everything afloat. But what happens when your own emotional gas tank is empty? In this episode, I’m talking about what burnout really…

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145. Is I-CBT Just Arguing With OCD? 36:45

28d ago36:45

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Is Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP) the only way to treat OCD? What if there’s another evidence-based approach that works differently and might even feel more intuitive to some? In this episode of the OCD Whisperer Podcast, host Kristina Orlova brings together a panel of seasoned OCD clinicians: Mike Heady, Christina Ennabe, Mike Parker, Carl…

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Ep 196: Using Hypnosis with Children — Lynn Lyons on Helping Anxious Kids Tap into Their Imagination 42:14

29d ago42:14

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Send us a text This week on Your Child is Normal, Dr. Jessica Hochman welcomes back Lynn Lyons—licensed therapist, author, and host of the Flusterclux podcast—for a surprising and eye-opening conversation about clinical hypnosis for kids. You might associate hypnosis with stage tricks or pop culture shenanigans, but as Lynn explains, it's actually …

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What if you never said "I'm bored" again? 7:20

1M ago7:20

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Ever wonder why the phrase "I'm bored" feels like nails on a chalkboard? That's because we've collectively fallen under the spell of a dopamine-drenched lie that whispers "what's next?" at every quiet moment. Boredom isn't actually real—it's a construct we've invented to explain the discomfort of not being constantly stimulated. Where once stillnes…

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566- A Self-Confidence Toolkit for Parents: How to Counteract Criticism for Your Child with ADHD 59:34

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Children with ADHD endure much too frequent criticism from people in their lives. Larisa Litvinov, Ph.D., offers practical tools to help counteract negative feedback and build resilience and self-confidence in children with ADHD, from elementary school through high school. Self-confidence and Resilience with ADHD: Additional Resources Free Download…

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Why Kids with OCD Say ‘I Don’t Know’ to Everything—and What You Can Do About It 47:14

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Do you ask your child with OCD a question—about their thoughts, feelings, or fears—only to get “I don’t know” in return? It can be frustrating, confusing, and leave you feeling stuck. But for kids with OCD, those three words often carry a lot more meaning than we realize. In this episode, I’ll unpack why “I don’t know” is such a common response in …

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144. Are You Fueling Your Child’s Anxiety? 36:46

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What if the most powerful way to help your anxious child isn’t to fix them—but to change you? In this episode of the OCD Whisperer podcast, host Kristina Orlova welcomes licensed therapist and anxiety expert Robyn Isman to discuss the SPACE protocol (Supportive Parenting for Anxious Childhood Emotions). Robyn, certified in SPACE, explains how this …

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Ep 195: Acupuncture for Kids with Anxiety: A Conversation with Dr. Tara McCannel 30:25

1M ago30:25

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Send us a text In this episode of Your Child is Normal, Dr. Jessica Hochman is joined by Dr. Tara McCannel—retinal surgeon, ocular oncologist, and co-founder of Seyhart Acupuncture in Santa Monica, California. They discuss how acupuncture can be a powerful, evidence-informed, and low-risk option to support anxiety—especially in children who present…

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Ep 194: Breaking Free of childhood Anxiety and OCD: A conversation about SPACE! with Dr Eli Liebowitz 55:23

1M ago55:23

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Send us a text Anxiety is the most common mental health challenge kids face—and it doesn’t just affect them, it impacts the whole family. In this episode, I talk with Dr. Eli Lebowitz, the clinical psychologist behind the SPACE program (Supportive Parenting for Anxious Childhood Emotions), about how parents can help reduce their child’s anxiety—not…

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565- How Mindfulness and Meditation Build Emotional Regulation in People with ADHD 59:37

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ADHD brings with it intense emotions, impatience, and stress. Mark Bertin, M.D., explains how mindfulness can offer a powerful counterbalance to these feelings, and how people with ADHD can apply specific mindfulness-based strategies. Meditation for Emotional Regulation: Additional Resources Free Download: Make Mindfulness Work for You Read: Medita…

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How to Reclaim Moments of Peace While Parenting a Child with OCD and Anxiety 57:13

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When you’re parenting a child with OCD or anxiety, life can start to feel like one long crisis response. You may find yourself constantly managing meltdowns, fears, compulsions—and feeling like there’s no room for rest, laughter, or lightness. But even in the hard seasons, moments of peace and joy can exist. In this episode, I’ll share: Why joy and…

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143. Why You Can’t Stop Picking: The Truth About Body-Focused Repetitive Behaviors 20:06

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Have you ever caught yourself picking at your skin, biting your nails, or pulling out a hair—then wondered why you can’t seem to stop? You’re not alone. In this eye-opening episode of The OCD Whisperer Podcast, host Kristina Orlova sits down with Juliet Gustafson , a Michigan-based OCD therapist and professor, to explore the often-misunderstood wor…

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564- A Summer to Remember: How to Set Behavioral Boundaries That Unlock Fun 59:59

2M ago59:59

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Dave Anderson, Ph.D., shares practical strategies to help parents create a balanced summer routine that promotes fun and reduces stress for children with ADHD, including how to maintain a semi-structured schedule and manage screen time. Summer Activities and ADHD: Additional Resources Free Download: Your Guide to a Smarter Summer Read: How to Survi…

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Navigating Travel with Kids Who Have Mental Health & Special Needs: Tips from a Travel Expert 50:32

2M ago50:32

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Traveling with kids who have mental health or special needs can feel overwhelming—but it doesn’t have to be. In this episode, I talk with Hana Seyoum, founder of World of Possibilities Travel and a Certified Autism Travel Professional. Hana shares practical advice for families looking to travel with more ease, less stress, and a whole lot more joy.…

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142. Theme Shifting OCD and Relationship Anxiety: How to Tell What’s Real 16:24

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Did you know OCD is like an overprotective friend—one that targets what you love most? It sounds strange, doesn’t it? In this episode of the OCD Whisperer Podcast, host Kristina Orlova is joined by Dr. Thomas Ballas, a clinical psychologist specializing in OCD, anxiety, perfectionism, and trauma. Dr. Ballas provides therapy via telehealth across 42…

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Ep 193: How to Help Your Child Build Strong Friendships: Tips for Parents with Nina Badzin 39:23

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Send us a text Friendship is one of the most important parts of childhood—and yet, many kids struggle to make and keep friends, especially in today's tech-heavy world. In this episode, I talk with friendship expert and podcast host Nina Badzin about how parents can support their children's social lives. We cover how to help kids initiate plans, wha…

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563- Big Kids, Big Emotions: Helping Teens with ADHD and Rejection Sensitivity Improve Emotional Regulation 59:56

2M ago59:56

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Sharon Saline, Psy.D., helps parents understand rejection sensitive dysphoria (RSD). Learn why this reaction to real or perceived rejection or criticism is common with ADHD, how it can intensify emotional storms, and how to de-escalate a teen's outburst. RSD in ADHD Teens: Additional Resources Free Download: Evaluate Your Teen’s Emotional Control R…

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Raising Mentally STRONG Kids with Dr. Cristi Bundukamara 49:56

2M ago49:56

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In this episode, I sit down with Dr. Cristi Bundukamara—known as Dr. B—the founder of Mentally STRONG and creator of the Raising Mentally STRONG Kids program. We explore what it really means to build resilience, starting with her own journey through personal loss and what it taught her about mental strength. Dr. B shares practical strategies parent…

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141. ERP, Medication & Hope: Beating OCD with The Struggling Warrior 22:53

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In this powerful and candid episode of the OCD Whisperer Podcast, host Kristina Orlova sits down with Hussain, the founder of The Struggling Warrior, a platform dedicated to raising awareness and educating people about OCD. With over a decade of personal experience, Hussain shares his journey from the onset of his OCD at a young age to his eventual…

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Ep 192: Why boredom is a good thing for kids! (Minisode) 7:28

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Send us a text In this solo episode of Your Child Is Normal, pediatrician and mom of three Dr. Jessica Hochman explores a summer parenting dilemma almost all families face: what to do when kids say, “I’m bored.” Rather than seeing boredom as a problem to fix, in episode makes the case that it’s actually a gift. Drawing on developmental psychology a…

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562- Some Kind of Wonderful: How Music Affects the ADHD Brain 59:48

2M ago59:48

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Roberto Olivardia, Ph.D., discusses the research supporting the neurological power of music, answering questions like: What areas of the brain are activated by music? How does listening to music help with ADHD? What type of music is best for promoting concentration? Music and ADHD: Additional Resources Free Download: Your Free Guide to Music for He…

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561- “Solve My Problem!” – Live Q&A Session on 5/30/25 47:23

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Listen to a recording of a real-time Q&A session held on 5/30/25. Sharon Saline, Psy.D., responds live to questions from adults living with ADHD and parents raising neurodivergent children. Life with ADHD: Additional Resources Sign Up! Free ADHD Parenting Class Download: The ADHD Healthy Habits Handbook eBook for Adults: The Adult’s Guide to Strong…

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Child OCD Bedtime Battles: How to Stop the Nighttime Loops That Trap You and Your Child 40:44

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Bedtime shouldn’t feel like a battleground—but for many families raising a child with OCD, nighttime is when the OCD compulsions ramp up and take over. In this episode, child therapist and OCD parenting expert Natasha Daniels breaks down the most common nighttime OCD compulsions that trap both kids and parents in exhausting loops. You’ll learn: Wha…

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