Not An Island Podcast is that little place where autism, family, and faith meet. Created by an autism family, for autism families, your hosts Todd and Amanda Johnson bring conversation, advice, and resources to help you through the unique journey of raising a child with autism in a Christian home.
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Since 2005, the show from RELEVANT magazine covering faith, culture and everything in-between! Each week, Cameron Strang, Jesse Carey, Derek Minor, Emily Brown and Marty bring buzzworthy news (with hilarity) and are joined by amazing guests for thought-provoking conversations you don't want to miss!
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Transforming 45 is your go-to podcast for navigating the wild, beautiful, and often unpredictable journey through midlife. Hosted by Lisa, this show dives deep into conversations with bold, brilliant individuals who are evolving through the midlife squeeze with courage, passion, and humor. Whether you’re dealing with life’s big transitions—menopause, empty nesting, career pivots, or rediscovering your purpose—this podcast provides insights, inspiration, and real-life stories to empower you t ...
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Today we’re joined by genre-defying artist Cautious Clay, who tells us about the process behind his new album, The Hours: Morning! Plus, in RELEVANT Buzz, two Christian hits have broken into the Billboard Hot 100 for the first time in over a decade, and we talk about why Brandon Lake and Forrest Frank are redefining industry momentum. Plus we have …
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Find Your Voice. Change Your Life. with Noemi Beres S3E119
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41:26In this dynamic episode of Transforming 45, Lisa sits down with Noemi Beres—co-owner of a global podcast booking agency and a champion for female voices in media. From her teenage move from Hungary to Denmark to launching her own business, Noemi’s journey is one of courage, transformation, and deep self-discovery. Lisa and Noemi explore how podcast…
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Today we're joined by author Mike Foster! We talk about his fascinating work around the 7 primal questions — it's an eye-opening conversation you can't miss. Plus, we have the week's RELEVANT Buzz, covering everything from a record-setting baptism event, to The Chosen's box office impact, to scientists that figured exactly when you become an adult …
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This Is 48: Messy, Mysterious, and Still Becoming S3EE118
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38:48In this deeply personal solo episode of Transforming 45, host Lisa Boate invites you into a raw and reflective conversation marking her 48th birthday and the 2.5-year anniversary of the podcast. Revisiting the first episode, My Story So Far, Lisa shares the evolution of her journey—through grief, growth, healing, and rediscovering her spark She ope…
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Today we're joined by indie worship artist Gracie Binion! We talk about her fight to create a pure, authentic worship space and how she’s carving out her own path in the Christian music scene. Plus, well, if you're not interested in the whole "can one gorilla beat 100 men" debate, just fast-forward to Gracie's interview, because that's half the sho…
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Radical Health Starts in the Gut—Here’s How with Amanda Hinman S3E118
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46:06In this episode of Transforming 45, Lisa is joined by Amanda Hinman—functional medicine health coach, bestselling author, and fierce advocate for women’s health. Amanda opens up about her own journey through autoimmune illness and how it led her to redefine healing from the inside out. Together, they explore the deep links between hormone health, g…
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Today we're joined by one of our favorite worship collectives, One Voice! Co-founder Gospel Chidi joins us to talk about the band’s new album and how the group keeps the essential things essential. Plus, Jesse's back and Emily's out, so it's an all boy's episode — you've been warned. We cover everything from police Chick-fil-A deliveries to aliens …
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Women and Grief: Creating Space for Healing with Lori Johnson S3E115
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46:43In this deeply moving episode of Transforming 45, host Lisa sits down with educator, author, and grief advocate Lori Johnson to explore the transformative journey through grief, healing, and rediscovery. Lori vulnerably shares the story of losing her son, Robert, and how that life-altering experience shifted her from a mindset of doing to one of be…
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Today we're joined by worship artist TAYA, who just released her highly anticipated sophomore solo album. It came out of a chaotic, restless season of her life, from becoming a new mom to facing a cancer diagnosis, and she tells us all about it. Plus, we have the week's RELEVANT Buzz — from what's really happening when you're rewatching your comfor…
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From Autopilot to Awake: Using the Enneagram for Real Connection with Todd Payne S3E114
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49:40In this episode of Transforming 45, Lisa sits down with relationship coach and Enneagram expert Todd Payne for a deeply insightful conversation on midlife transformation, emotional intelligence, and the power of understanding ourselves and others through the Enneagram. Todd shares his unconventional path from ministry to coaching and how life’s dis…
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Today we're joined by none other than Jonathan Roumie, who you know as Jesus in 'The Chosen'! We talk about the highly anticipated season 5, and the challenges of bringing the humanity of Jesus to the big screen. Plus, after discussing Internet trolls we have the week's RELEVANT Buzz, covering everything from an unexpected moment of healthy boundar…
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Midlife Adaptability Magic with Dr. Rebecca Sutherns S3E113
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41:19In this episode of Transforming 45, Lisa welcomes strategic facilitator and changemaker Dr. Rebecca Sutherns for a powerful conversation about embracing change, cultivating adaptability, and navigating the shifting terrain of midlife transitions—including menopause. Dr. Sutherns shares wisdom on how to meet life’s inevitable changes with clarity an…
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Today we're joined by John Mark McMillan! He's dropping his new album, Cosmic Supreme, and we talk about his decision to step away from worship music for a decade while navigating a faith crisis, and his decision to step back into it as he’s reconstructing his faith. It’s a fascinating and vulnerable conversation. Plus, it's Jesse's birthday! We ce…
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Designing a Life You Love with Tiffany Pratt 🎨✨S3E112
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43:08In this vibrant episode of Transforming 45, Lisa sits down with the incredible Tiffany Pratt—designer, creative force, and queen of joyful transformation. Together, they dive into the power of color, creativity, and reconnecting with your inner child to shape a life and space that truly reflects who you are. Midlife is a time of evolution, and just…
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Today we're joined by R&B legend Aloe Blacc! He has a new project out that not only has great music, but also makes a big impact. Plus, we have the week's RELEVANT Buzz, featuring everything from Chris Pratt explaining fasting to Stephen Colbert, to some surprisingly vulnerable talk about faith and emotional health in the women's Sweet 16, to the d…
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What does home really mean to you? 🏡✨ This week on Transforming 45, Lisa sits down with Carroll Dey, a seasoned real estate expert who believes that buying and selling homes is about much more than just transactions—it’s about transformation. In this episode, Carroll shares: 🏠 How finding the right home can bring joy, alignment, and fulfillment 📦 T…
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Today we're joined by worship leader Jenn Johnson! We talk about all the new stuff she's working on this year (like her first solo album), as well what it looks like to incorporate worship into all aspects of our lives. Plus, we have the week's RELEVANT Buzz — from Denzel Washington's inspiring speech to the Colorado football team, to South Korea's…
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Trying Not to Die: Deb Krier’s Powerful Story of Resilience S3E111
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48:24In this powerful episode of Transforming 45, host Lisa welcomes Deb Krier, an entrepreneur, cancer advocate, and founder of Trying Not to Die, to discuss resilience, empowerment, and finding purpose through life’s biggest challenges. Deb shares her stage four cancer journey and how it shaped her outlook on life, inspiring her to build a community o…
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Today we're joined by Blessing Offor! You might know him from The Voice or from his hit songs like “Brighter Days” and “Believe,” but beyond the music, Blessing has a mission and we talk to him about it. Plus, we have the week's RELEVANT Buzz — from Detroit Pistons star Jaden Ivey, to a new study that figured out how long it takes your brain to bre…
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Rising Through Menopause with Beverley Powell, S3E110
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51:59In this enlightening episode of Transforming 45, host Lisa sits down with Beverley Powell—a dynamic leadership consultant and advocate—to explore the transformative journey of menopause through the lens of radical self-care and intersectionality. Drawing from her personal experiences, Beverley shares how embracing vulnerability and reprogramming su…
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Our guest today is author and therapist John Eldredge! He’s written iconic books like Wild at Heart, and we talk to him about his latest, Experience Jesus. Really. You don't want to miss this conversation. Plus, if you like the intersection of faith and culture, this is the episode for you. We have deep dives on The Weeknd's surprising turn, Mumfor…
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Dense Breasts, Bold Voices: Jennie Dale’s Health S3E110
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49:24In this powerful episode of Transforming 45, host Lisa sits down with Jennie Dale, the Executive Director of Dense Breasts Canada, to share her transformative journey from a breast cancer survivor to a passionate advocate for women's health. Jenny opens up about her personal experience with dense breasts—an often-overlooked risk factor in breast ca…
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Today we're joined by the man behind the new Amazon series "House of David" and a lot of the non-cheesy Christian movies that have come out over the last few years—Jon Erwin. We talk about his new project and his vision for the future of Christian content. Plus, the crew brings the week's Slices, ranging from the unsurprising fact no one watched th…
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From War to Words: Anika Pavel’s Journey of Resilience S3E110
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42:10In this compelling episode of Transforming 45, host Lisa sits down with Author Anika Pavel, a refugee from Czechoslovakia whose harrowing journey from her war-torn homeland to a successful career as a model and writer in England is nothing short of inspiring. Anika opens up about the profound impact of conflict on personal identity, the dangers of …
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Today we're joined by new Christian artist Joseph O’Brien, who made his mark on 'America's Got Talent' and has released some great music leading up to his label debut album this year. We talk to him about his journey, his new music and his top 5 Christian pop punk bands of all time. Plus, well, it's a weird one. If you like deep dives on napping cu…
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Today we're joined by worship artist Amanda Cook, who just released her new project 'SURVEY: Part 2'! We get into her heart and purpose behind the live series. Plus, we have the week's RELEVANT Buzz, covering Ariana Grande's challenge to the music industry to prioritize artists' mental health (and Derek and Marty's hot takes on that), some eye-popp…
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Chaos to Calm: Practical Tools to Tame Your Frazzled Nervous System with Cheryl Stelte S3E109
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51:13In this week’s episode of Transforming 45, "Chaos to Calm," host Lisa sits down with Cheryl Stelte—a renowned spiritual coach and master healer—to explore how to channel the chaos in our lives into calm, centered empowerment. Drawing from her extensive experience in healing and reprogramming the subconscious mind, Cheryl shares her journey of perso…
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Today we're joined by pastor and author Jonathan Pokluda for a fascinating conversation about spiritual warfare! And speaking of fascinating conversations — don't miss the science and space talk in Slices. And yes, we also cover trivial stuff like Emily's 4th grade field trip gone wrong and Cameron's FOMO. At the end of the show, we have your hilar…
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Finding Joy in Creative Challenge with Carolyn Taylor, Re-Release, S3E108
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47:59Welcome to a really fun episode of Transforming 45! In this re-release, we honor the launch of “Have Nothing” on Peacock—a comedy documentary television series created by Canadian actress and comedian Carolyn Taylor. This show follows Carolyn on a hilarious quest to choreograph the perfect pairs figure skating routine set to Whitney Houston’s iconi…
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Today we're joined by one of the biggest producers in music history — Rodney "Darkchild" Jerkins. We talk about his career, his new Christian hip-hop label and more. Plus, after our Valentine's Day banter, we have this week's RELEVANT Buzz, covering everything from a surprising survey of Christians' attitudes toward refugees to Tim Robinson's new m…
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Midlife Heat: Get Sexy with Allie Theiss S3E107
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57:31Midlife Heat: Get Sexy with Allie Theiss In this spicy episode of Transforming 45, host Lisa sits down with board-certified sexologist and relationship expert Allie Theiss, MSc CSC ABS, to explore the complexities of intimacy, menopause, and female pleasure—especially for Gen X women. Together, Lisa and Allie peel back the layers of intergeneration…
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It's episode 1234 (it happens like once a millennium), and we're joined by pastor Judah Smith! We have an unexpected conversation about faith and mental health you don't want to miss. Plus, we deal with Jesse's tech issues (and tech avoidance) and bring the week's Slices: The Church of England's big stance against gluten-free communion (Jesse has a…
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Episode 1233: Elevation Worship's Chris Brown
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55:42In this episode, we sit down with Chris Brown of Elevation Worship to discuss their latest acoustic project, the formation of a new worship supergroup, and the journey of being known (by us) as “the good Chris Brown.” In RELEVANT Buzz, we dive into Doechii’s surprising Grammy speech about faith and sobriety, Patrick Mahomes’ bold Super Bowl faith s…
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Bald and Bold: Owning Your Authentic Self with Kellie Rhymes S3E106
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40:16In this inspiring episode of Transforming 45, Lisa welcomes Kelly Rimes, a confident and radiant bald woman who shares her powerful journey of embracing hair loss and helping others do the same. Kelly opens up about the societal beauty standards that often tie a woman’s worth to her hair and the emotional struggles, shame, and self-doubt that can a…
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Today we're joined by Portland pastor and head of 24-7 Prayer USA, Tyler Staton! He has a new book out about the Holy Spirit, and our convo is a must-listen for any believer. Plus, the cast talks about the spontaneous journey Drew Holcomb's recent podcast interview sent Cameron on, and we have the week's Slices — from a secretive deep sea base proj…
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We're joined by Christian hip-hop icon Andy Mineo, who's taken a few years away from the spotlight and is now coming back with a new focus that he tells us all about. Plus, we take minute to highlight the amazing new stuff our very own cast is putting out lately — you won't want to miss that — and we have the week's RELEVANT Buzz, from the new Jell…
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Discover Your Body’s Built in Super Power with Dr. Barry Morguelan S3E105
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57:29Discover Your Body’s Built in Super Power with Dr. Barry Morguelan In this episode of Transforming 45, Lisa welcomes the incredible Dr. Barry Morguelan, a world-renowned medical doctor, alternative medicine expert, and energy healer with over 20 years of experience. Dr. Barry has dedicated his life to blending Western medicine with ancient Eastern …
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Today we're joined by author and psychotherapist Ian Morgan Cron. You know him as the "Enneagram guy," but today we talk about a very different topic: addiction and recovery. He opens up about his own journey with it, and makes a pretty compelling case that it's something we all deal with at some level. Plus, after the cast does a deep-dive into th…
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Today we're joined by one of our favorite duos, Johnnyswim, who are FINALLY releasing a new album! We talk to them about the vulnerability of the project, how they overcame some big physical and emotional challenges over the last few years, and some great advice they have for the rest of us. Plus, we have the week's RELEVANT Buzz, covering the majo…
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Perimenopause Doesn’t Pause for Work with Karen Muldoon S3E104
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46:00In this episode of Transforming 45, Lisa sits down with Karen Muldoon, a former corporate executive who has transformed her career into health advocacy, focusing on professional women navigating perimenopause. Karen’s personal journey from the tech world to becoming a health practitioner sheds light on the challenges and opportunities that arise du…
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Today we're joined by '19 Kids and Counting' alum, Jinger Duggar Vuolo! She's taken a very different path since the show, and we talk to her about the trap of people pleasing so many of us find ourselves in. Plus, the cast comes up with ideas for making the best of this time of year, we have the week's Slices — from an interesting clue about the ne…
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Episode 1227: Drew and Ellie Holcomb
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1:05:04Today we're joined by Drew and Ellie Holcomb, who release a highly anticipated album together next week — and you get the first listen. Plus, Marty updates us on the situation in LA, and we have the week's RELEVANT Buzz, covering everything from an NBA star talking boldly about his faith to a closer look at the Church in China, to Mel Gibson's late…
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Midlife Style Joy: How to Dress for the Woman You Are Now with Angela Foster, S3E103
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51:49In this super fun episode of Transforming 45, Lisa sits down with Angela Foster, a fashion coach dedicated to helping petite women feel confident and empowered through personal style. Together, they explore the transformative power of fashion, particularly during midlife, when identity and self-expression often take on new dimensions. Angela shares…
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Today we're joined by Christian psychologist and relational expert, Dr. Sarah Hensley. She breaks down attachment styles and how they impact our relationships — it's a must-listen! Plus, we have the week's Slices, from Meta's announcement about removing fact-checkers, to Marvel possibly making a major change with Black Panther movies, to a surprisi…
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Today we're joined by one of our favorite bands, King's Kaleidoscope! Chad Gardner talks to us about their new experimental project that you need to check out. Plus, the cast talks about taking risks in art — not just music, but movies and more — and we have the week's RELEVANT Buzz, covering everything from a big announcement from Rolling Loud, to…
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The Tools Every Woman Needs for Perimenopause with Dr. Sarah Wilson S3E102
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1:08:23In this episode of Transforming 45, Lisa welcomes Dr. Sarah Wilson, a naturopathic doctor with a passion for empowering women through health education and Founder of Advanced Women’s Heath. Dr. Wilson shares her inspiring journey from battling undiagnosed celiac disease to becoming a fierce advocate for women’s health. Together, they explore: The p…
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Today we're joined by breakout artist Connor Price! He's a content creator, musician and actor — someone who is doing it all and blowing up right now. Plus, it's our first episode of the new year and we'll admit, it's a little chaotic. For Slices, Marty brings some sort of Apple update (we think?), Emily talks about her excitement for plans to crea…
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In this reflective, solo episode of Transforming 45, Lisa takes listeners on a journey through the transformative highs and lows of 2024. From the bittersweet decision to sell her beloved family cottage to navigating the emotional challenges of her father’s death and family transitions, Lisa shares her path toward liberation—her guiding intention f…
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It's our last episode of 2024, and we're joined by pastor Chris Durso, who's leading a new kind of faith community in NYC. Plus, the guys lean into the new year conversation, having a vulnerable talk about resolutions (or lack thereof), Mike Foster's primal questions and the importance of embracing new approaches to life in 2025. Plus, we have the …
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Ep 18. 20% Chance of Survival | Marc & Ima Carnelus' Miraculous Journey
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1:48:03Send us a text 👇 LINKS BELOW!! 👇 Have you ever wondered how love can withstand the test of time and adversity? Join us as we share the inspiring journey of Marcus and Ima Carnelis, a couple whose story embodies faith, resilience, and the unique challenges that come with parenting a child with autism. From their initial friendship in 2006 through ch…
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