Best Amy Kiefer Krystle Howald Podcasts (2025)

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87. Fixing Your Urgency Incontinence (And the Free Resource That You'll Need to Help!) 22:44

7d ago22:44

22:44

Urinary urgency and incontinence are topics that often don’t get enough attention in women’s health—which is exactly why we're diving into them in today’s episode. Join hosts Amy and Krystle as they share top tips for better bladder health! It’s common to be practicing unhealthy bladder habits without even knowing it, so we will cover what healthy …

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86. Morgan Cutlip on Sharing the Mental Load of Parenting Better 40:29

21d ago40:29

40:29

Today on the podcast, we are honored to have relationship expert Dr. Morgan Cutlip on to talk all about sharing the mental load as mothers and some tangible tips on how to do so. Transitioning from committed partners or a married couple to parents of young children can come with seemingly never ending to-do lists and a lot of emotions. Sharing the …

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85. C-Section Awareness Month Special: Everything You Need to Know the First Two Weeks After a C-section 33:16

1M ago33:16

33:16

One-third of babies in the United States are delivered via c-section. In honor of C-Section Awareness Month, we thought it would be a great opportunity to revisit one of our earliest episodes about everything you need to know during the first two weeks after a c-section. Here at Expecting and Empowered we celebrate all births whether they are vagin…

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84. Postpartum Issues They Don't Tell You About with Stacia Scott 49:20

2M ago49:20

49:20

Transitioning from pregnancy to postpartum can sometimes leave new moms feeling confused, tired, and depleted. Here at Expecting and Empowered, we feel passionately that every mama should get the care, education, and support they deserve and love sharing the microphone with other women who feel the same. That's where Stacia Scott and her company Po…

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83. How to Find the Motivation to Make Exercise Stick 22:45

2M ago22:45

22:45

Finding the motivation to workout while being a mom can be hard. Our to-do lists are long and our schedules are busy! Amy is solo for today’s episode to share why we feel pure motivation isn’t going to get you to workout. Instead, changing your mindset, prioritizing yourself, and creating the habit of exercising by knowing your “why” are the three …

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82. How is Your Pelvic Floor Doing Postpartum? Pssst...We're Including a Free Resource that Helps You Check! 26:10

3M ago26:10

26:10

Over our last few episodes, we’ve gone over our #1 most downloaded resource about c-section scar mobilization AND our second most downloaded resource ever on labor positions! Today we are bringing you a BRAND NEW resource we think all of you need to see all about the pelvic floor! The pelvic floor is the “basket” keeping all of our internal organs …

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81. All Things Sleep: Mom Edition with Sleep Dr. Shelby 35:22

3M ago35:22

35:22

As moms of young babies and children, we focus so much on their sleep. Baby sleep is so important for growth and development. But why isn’t the sleep of the mother more talked about? Today on the podcast, Dr. Shelby Harris, a Board Certified Sleep Psychologist and mother, is here to help us dissect sleep as a mom. There are so many different influe…

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80. Running with Prolapse: How to do it Safely 34:03

4M ago34:03

34:03

As avid lifelong runners, we, Amy and Krystle, know that when you’re a runner, you want to keep running through all phases of life! And sometimes, pelvic organ prolapse can feel like it’s keeping you from doing the thing you love. One of our most popular blog posts was about running with prolapse. So, today we thought we’d expand on that post and b…

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79. Why a High Pain Tolerance Alone Won't Get You the Unmedicated Birth That You're Hoping for with @alifeinlabor 59:52

4M ago59:52

59:52

On the podcast today, we are happy to have Heather Knezic! Heather is a Labor & Delivery nurse, wife, mom of 3, birth educator and founder of A Life In Labor who has helped thousands of women achieve their most empowered birth experience. This episode is an open and honest conversation about having the goal of an unmedicated birth. We recognize and…

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78. Labor Positions That Will Help Keep Labor Moving (Includes Our 2nd Most Downloaded Resource!) 41:32

4M ago41:32

41:32

Today, Krystle and Amy are diving into different laboring positions to utilize during labor and delivery! There is still a big misconception about movement during the laboring process, however, we know from the research that utilizing several positions can help your baby descend during the labor process. Our goal during this episode is to educate y…

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77. All About Pumping with Dr. Dianna Dixon of @pumpwithpurpose 1:00:46

5M ago1:00:46

1:00:46

We could not be more excited to bring you today’s episode! Our special guest, Dr. Dianna Dixon is a Postpartum Certified Doula, Certified Breastfeeding Specialist and Certified Lactation Counselor, as well as a Doctor of Public Administration among other amazing qualifications. She created her platform, Pump with Purpose, after her final breastfeed…

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76. Greatest Hits Episode 16: Preparing Your Body and Mind For Labor + Delivery 56:00

5M ago56:00

56:00

This week we are revisiting one of our most listened to episodes, ever! This Christmas we wanted to give you the gift of information - and this episode is packed FULL of info we want you to know! We get asked often in our community about preparing for labor and delivery, which is why we recorded this episode in 2022 and thousands of you have listen…

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75. The C-Section Scar Mobilization Episode (Includes Our Most Downloaded Resource EVER!) 33:36

6M ago33:36

33:36

We feel very passionately that c-section mamas deserve to have all the information they need to have a full recovery after birth. Co-founder of Expecting and Empowered, Krystle, is a c-section mama herself, having had 3 cesarean births! Her personal experience combined with her professional experience as a Women’s Health Physical Therapist means sh…

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74. Understanding Provider Lingo During Birth with @myessentialbirth 47:17

6M ago47:17

47:17

Today we are happy to host Stephanie King from My Essential Birth (@myessentialbirth), a mother, childbirth educator, and doula. After experiencing several unexpected changes leading up to the births of her children, Stephanie was inspired to get educated on the birthing process so she could inform and educate pregnant mothers to trust their bodies…

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73. 5 Things You Didn't Know You Could Ask For During a C-section 27:27

7M ago27:27

27:27

Krystle and Amy are back together to bring you today’s episode, 5 things you didn’t know you could ask for during a c-section! Krystle is not only our Expecting and Empowered in-house Physical Therapy expert, but is a three-time cesarean birth mama, making her a wealth of knowledge about the c-sections. Krystle is going to walk us through today’s 5…

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72. Breaking Down Gestational Diabetes with @lilynicholsrdn 43:58

7M ago43:58

43:58

We want to thank you all, our listeners, for helping us find the best expert to interview for today’s episode all about gestational diabetes! Lily Nichols is a Registered Dietitian/Nutritionist, Certified Diabetes Educator, researcher, and author who has a passion for sharing evidence-based nutrition with mamas-to-be. Whether you’ve yet to be pregn…

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71. Labor From a Partner's Perspective with Amy + Drew 28:17

8M ago28:17

28:17

Amy’s husband, Drew, hops on the podcast today to talk about what labor and delivery is like from a partner’s perspective. Having been through three labor and deliveries together, Drew has some solid advice on how to be a supportive partner during an L&D experience. We also had a lot of really great questions come in from our IG followers that Drew…

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70. Fostering Friendly Homecomings with @dogmeets_baby 40:20

8M ago40:20

40:20

Certified dog trainer, Dominika Knossalla-Pado, was thrilled to be adding newborn twins to their family. Sadly, her beloved dog had a difficult transition when the babies came home. Dominika has now made a career out of her passion, helping families safely integrate new babies into homes with dogs and new dogs into homes with kiddos. Dominika is a …

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69. How to REALISTICALLY Prioritize Yourself In the Fourth Trimester 19:52

9M ago19:52

19:52

One of our goals here at Expecting and Empowered is for women to feel empowered going into the fourth trimester! We hope this episode helps you pinpoint some spots where you can prepare before the birth of your baby to be set up to heal well and feel more like yourself during your fourth trimester experience! We prepare for 9 months for our babies!…

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68. Everything You Need to Know About Epidurals With @Mackenzie.On.Motherhood 40:58

9M ago40:58

40:58

We are so excited to bring back Mackenzie from Mackenzie.On.Motherhood on Instagram. She was with us for episodes 27 and 28 where we talked about what an L&D nurse wants you to know about labor and what actually happens after a hospital birth. So we thought it would be perfect for her to come back and educate us about epidurals! Whether your birth …

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67. Prepping Your Mind For Labor and Delivery 23:57

9M ago23:57

23:57

Today is a solo episode from one of your hosts, me, Amy! As a trained doula, Registered Nurse, and mom of three, I feel confident we can provide you with some strategies in today’s episode to help you create a positive mindset around your upcoming labor and delivery. Mindset is aways trainable! Something we encourage you to do is to learn about the…

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66. Minimalism Doesn't Mean Getting Rid of Everything - Just the Right Things with @minimalistmomspodcast 40:33

10M ago40:33

40:33

We are so excited to have Diane Boden from the Minimalist Moms on the podcast today. After feeling like she wanted to live more intentionally and simply, Diane pursued sharing her experience through Minimalist Moms Podcast, which has become a top rated podcast and resource for women! Diane doesn’t want the term “minimalist” to scare you - she reall…

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65. Improving Your Pregnancy Sex Life With Krystle + Amy 18:11

10M ago18:11

18:11

As you already know, here at Expecting and Empowered, we don’t mind covering topics people are scared or shy to talk about. And today is no different! Today’s episode is all about sex during pregnancy. Some women love sex while pregnant and some want nothing to do with it! Either is okay. We are going to dive into this topic through the lens of a p…

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64. Helping Moms Sleep One Feeding At A Time With @babysettler 43:13

11M ago43:13

43:13

The creator behind the Instagram account @babysettler, Hillary Sadler is a labor and delivery nurse, feeding specialist, and mom of 4. She also is the author of the book “Babies Made Simple”, a roadmap to the baby stage! Hillary fills the information gap between your OB’s office and baby’s pediatrician. She gives evidence-based guidance to new moms…

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63. Building Communication With Our Kids Through Connection with @playtalklove 35:01

11M ago35:01

35:01

Today on the podcast we are happy to host Chelsea Swopes. Chelsea is a baby and toddler speech language expert (SLP) with over 15 years of experience. Chelsea is known on her Instagram page as @playtalklove and is a mama herself! Chelsea’s goal is to help families build strong connections in order for those kiddos to grow into functional communicat…

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62. Processing Your Birth Trauma with @thebirthtrauma_mama 32:39

11M ago32:39

32:39

No two births are alike. Just as no two mother’s perception of her birth experience is alike. Trauma related to birth is in the eye of the beholder as Kayleigh Summers, licensed clinical social worker and birth trauma therapist, shares with us today. Kayleigh experienced a traumatic birth which she details in today’s episode. This experience is wha…

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61. What's the Deal With Macros and Should I Be Counting Them With @mindinmymacros 42:56

12M ago42:56

42:56

Social media seems to be flooded with the new fad diet of “counting macros”...or is it a fad? And is it even a diet? Dani Patton, nutritionist, macro coach, and face of Mindin’ My Macros on Instagram, is on the podcast today to discuss this phenomenon. Dani wants all of you to know that macros are a tool, not a restricting fad diet, used to help yo…

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60. Feeding Your Baby With Confidence With @goodbabylactation 36:56

1y ago36:56

36:56

Having a baby is one of the most exciting times of our lives. We prepare months in advance for the baby's arrival. We take labor and delivery classes, parenting classes, and read all the books…but do we prepare enough for how we are going to feed our baby? Jessica McKee, a seasoned NICU RN, mom, and International Board Certified Lactation Consultan…

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59. Empowering Your Hormone Health with @yourhormonebalance 55:20

1y ago55:20

55:20

Today we are hosting our first mother/daughter duo! Candace Burch is a Hormone Health Educator with over 30 years of experience and her daughter, Jess Suchan, is a board certified Holistic Health Coach. Together, they educate and coach women on how to holistically support their bodies through healthy hormone practices. During our discussion, Candac…

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58. Maintaining Your Identity in Motherhood With @experiencemotherhood 41:43

1y ago41:43

41:43

Elisabeth Emmerich is the mom to three boys, a play therapist, a licensed registered therapist in the state of Minnesota, and hosts her own podcast; Experience Motherhood. Today, Elisabeth is talking with us about the importance of embracing your individuality in motherhood and finding what matters most to you. We both share personal experiences of…

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57. What Your Enneagram Number Might be Telling You About Your Workout Habits @enneagramashton 34:40

1y ago34:40

34:40

We are so excited to have Ashton Whitmoyer-Ober from @enneagramashton on the show today. Ashton is the mom of two and the author of The Enneagram Made Simple: A No-Nonsense Guide to Using the Enneagram for Growth and Awareness. She is passionate about helping people understand their enneagram type and themselves better. Knowing your enneagram type …

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56. The Power Your Breath Has to Heal Your Body 45:07

1y ago45:07

45:07

What if someone told you they have one thing that can reduce your stress, increase your energy, and enhance your mental clarity? You would do it, right?! Well, what if we told you it’s something you do everyday and don’t even realize - but you might not be doing it correctly.? It’s breath. In today’s episode I, Krystle, walk you through all of the …

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55. Why You Might Benefit from a Postpartum Doula with @physiodoula 34:00

1y ago34:00

34:00

We get to learn from Dr. Tasha D of @physiodoula today. She has her doctorate in physical therapy and is a birth and postpartum doula. Dr. Tasha is passionate about providing holistic care for women throughout the entire pregnancy, birth, and postpartum periods. Bringing a baby home from the hospital for the first time can be an overwhelming experi…

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54. You're Not an Angry Mom, You Just Need Support with @psychedmommy 54:45

1y ago54:45

54:45

Mom rage. Is this something you’ve ever experienced? Today, I (Amy) get behind the mic with Dr. Ashurina Ream, the woman behind the well known Instagram @psychedmommy. We discuss both our personal experiences and clinical expertise with having these feelings. Dr. Ashurina is a licensed clinical psychologist and certified in perinatal mental health.…

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53. Let's Talk About Sex With Dr. Emily Jamea 34:28

1+ y ago34:28

34:28

Dr. Emily Jamea is a sex therapist and an expert on love & relationships. She is also the author of the upcoming book - Anatomy of Desire and hosts her own podcast, Love & Libido. Emily is also a mom which was really important to us when we were looking for someone who understands what our bodies go through as we experience pregnancy + postpartum a…

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52. Navigating an Unplanned Diagnosis + NICU Stay with Shanna Hutcheson 46:54

1+ y ago46:54

46:54

Shanna from @wellnessforthewin on Instagram is on the show today. She is a dietitian, an Expecting and Empowered ambassador, and a mom to two beautiful boys. Shanna is going through an incredibly tough situation after the birth of her second son, Levi. He had an unexpected stay in the NICU and we hope that by sharing Shanna’s story we are able to h…

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51. Myths + Facts About Diastasis Recti (DR): Healing Your Belly After Baby 31:14

1+ y ago31:14

31:14

Diastasis recti (also known as DR) affects ⅔ of women during pregnancy and continues into postpartum for most women. The separation of your abs as a result of pregnancy and/or postpartum can be really frustrating and cause women to feel self-conscious. In this episode we are talking all about what diastasis recti is, how to know if you have it, and…

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50. @drnicolerankins OBGYN On Being Your Best Birthing Advocate 38:52

1+ y ago38:52

38:52

We are excited to have our first OB/GYN on the show today, Dr. Nicole Rankins! She is a board certified practicing OB/GYN, a wife, a mom of two, host of The All About Pregnancy & Birth Podcast, and has been serving pregnant women for over 20 years. Dr. Nicole explains to us the difference between an OB/GYN and a Midwife. She also talks about how we…

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49. Overcoming Fitness Roadblocks for Type A’s + Type B’s with Abby Green 27:03

1+ y ago27:03

27:03

Today I’m (Amy) in the studio with Abby Green. You may recognize her voice from episode 21 where she talked all about her experience with prolapse. It was a very vulnerable conversation so if this is something you’re experiencing, you’ll definitely want to go back and listen to that episode. Abby is also one of our Expecting and Empowered running c…

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48. Navigating Sick Season With @resilientrascals 37:35

1+ y ago37:35

37:35

We have Dr. Anjuli Gans from @resilientrascals on the show today. Her goal over there is to serve as a resource for parents to bridge the gap between your instincts and professional medical advice. She’s not only a pediatrician but she’s a mom as well. Have you ever felt like your kid is sick all the time? Dr. Anjuli goes over how many illnesses ar…

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47. How To Prep Your Pelvic Floor For Labor + Delivery 23:48

1+ y ago23:48

23:48

It’s Krystle here and today we are talking about your pelvic floor! I’ve heard it both in the clinic and inside the Expecting and Empowered community that women are told to just do kegels to prepare for labor and delivery. And, oh boy, could that be farther than the truth. Today I am going to help you improve your labor experience by strengthening …

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46. What REALLY Happens During Labor With Mommy Labor Nurse 49:40

1+ y ago49:40

49:40

Today we have a special surprise for you. We have Liesel Teen on the show! She is a registered labor and delivery nurse and the face behind the very popular account @mommy.labornurse on Instagram. She has two kids herself and is a wealth of knowledge when it comes to helping people prepare for labor and delivery. Her goal is to empower women and gi…

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45. Everything You Need to Know About Preventing Tearing During Labor 30:24

1+ y ago30:24

30:24

A common fear that a lot of women have when they are going into labor is tearing. Especially if it’s your first time. We want to address this fear in this episode. We cover what you can do in pregnancy to prepare, how to protect your perineum during labor, and what to do if you do end up tearing. Krystle explains what tearing actually is and what t…

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44. Battling Perfectionism + Navigating Working Motherhood with @momwell 48:01

1+ y ago48:01

48:01

Maternal mental health is what our guest Erica Djossa specializes in. She is a registered psychotherapist with over a decade of experience. Erica is the founder of Momwell - a mom centered virtual therapy service for every stage of motherhood. In this episode we discuss why we often have unattainable goals in motherhood and Erica explains how we ar…

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43. How to Support Your TTC Journey Through Nutrition with @ttc.nutritionist 39:26

1+ y ago39:26

39:26

Can nutrition really have an impact when you are trying to conceive? Yes, it absolutely can! Today we are talking with Sophia from @ttc.nutritionist about the nuts and bolts of how what we put into our bodies plays a role in getting pregnant. Sophia is a registered dietitian who focuses on optimizing your progesterone levels during pregnancy, helpi…

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42. Why Everyone Should See A Women's Health PT 39:16

1+ y ago39:16

39:16

Today we have Sarah Rubatt, a women’s health physical therapist at the Empower Movement clinic, on the show. Sarah has been a physical therapist for nine years and she specializes in the rehabilitation of orthopedic conditions of the spine and upper & lower extremities as well as pelvic floor rehabilitation in prenatal and postnatal moms. Sarah is …

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41. Optimizing Your Hormonal Health with Dr. Corina Dunlap 41:46

1+ y ago41:46

41:46

If you’ve ever thought to yourself that feeling sluggish is just how it is now, then this episode is for you. Dr. Corina Dunlap, licensed naturopathic doctor and medicinal researcher, talks with us today about how regulating your hormonal health can pay off in dividends. Dr. Corina is a mom of two and she is on a mission to help women live their he…

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40. Simplifying Your Mom Life with @katyjoywells 45:41

2y ago45:41

45:41

I have the pleasure of talking with Katy Joy Wells on the podcast today. She is a declutter expert and is all about giving sustainable tips to live clutter free, even with kids. Katy explains how she got coined with the nickname “Your Declutter Bestie”, whether or not her clients tend to say the clutter gets worse once they become moms, and what th…

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39. Mantras and Mindsets for Labor + Delivery 22:57

2y ago22:57

22:57

If you’re heading into labor for the first time, you are heading into the unknown. With this experience we can feel a wide range of emotions including everything from fear to excitement. As a mom of three, nurse, doula, and co-founder of Expecting and Empowered, it is my goal to help you move toward acceptance and preparation versus avoidance when …

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38. Pain Management Strategies For Labor With Birth Doula Elizabeth Joy 42:51

2y ago42:51

42:51

Liz Sandoz, a practicing doula, is on the podcast this week! She is a mom of two with a third on the way and has her own podcast; Morning Chava. Liz talks with us about why she loves births so much and why she is passionate about being a part of the birthing experience. The role of a doula can be confusing to some. Liz explains what a doula does in…

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