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Yay For Growth with Savannah Dziepak is a personal development podcast where we have all kinds of conversations!

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    • Mar 25, 2024 LATEST EPISODE
    • every other week NEW EPISODES
    • 33m AVG DURATION
    • 73 EPISODES


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    Episode 74: From Choice, We Rise

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 25, 2024 20:15


    In this episode Savannah discusses the power of choice and it's relationship to our self-respect OR self-loathing. -- IG: @sustainedwithsav @yayforgrowthpod References: Growing Up With Devon (podcast) https://open.spotify.com/episode/126eY5ouu1jF59HmeMSvZ1?si=c2f56e773a3742a2

    Episode 73: Is Valentine's Day Overrated?

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 13, 2024 27:14


    In this episode, Savannah argues why you shouldn't stress about Valentine's Day which might be more about capitalism than love. Jk...well, not really. - Find all of the links you need at: https://linktr.ee/yayforgrowthpod

    Episode 72: Online Trolls & The Grammys

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 8, 2024 22:07


    In this episode, Savannah expands on the conversations from the previous 2 episodes including harsh beauty standards in the media, women not supporting other women, and you guessed it...online trolls! -- All the links you need can be found at: linktr.ee/yayforgrowthpod

    Episode 71: Legging Legs and Online Safety

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 5, 2024 21:47


    In this episode, Savannah talks about the banned viral "Legging Legs" trend on TikTok, and the recent Online Safety Hearing! Be careful out there, folks and give the podcast a rating! -- IG @sustainedwithsav @yayforgrowthpod

    Episode 70: Health Influencers or Scammers?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 25, 2024 24:48


    In this episode, Savannah discusses how to discern credible health/wellness influencers + coaches vs. scammy ones. The title really said it all idk why you're still reading just listen already!! -- IG: @sustainedwithsav @yayforgrowthpod

    Episode 69: Tools to Help You Grow in 2024

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 12, 2024 33:51


    In this episode, Savannah shares YOUR personal development podcast/book recommendations, and rants about OCD rumination and feeling lonely. -- IG: @sustainedwithsav @yayforgrowthpod Tools Growing up with Devon (podcast) Breaking the Habit of Being Yourself by Dr. Joe Dispenza (book) Green Lights by Matthew McConaughey (book) Blocks podcast with Neal Brennan We can do hard things by Glennon Doyle (podcast)

    Episode 68: Where is the community?

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 29, 2023 16:54


    In this short & sweet episode, Savannah discusses the topic of "third places" coined by sociologist Ray Oldenburg, and finding community in American society. It's hard out here... -- IG: @sustainedwithsav @yayforgrowthpod Referenced sources: Third places and psychological wellbeing (Lee, 2022)

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    Episode 67: Snowman? More Like Lonely, Man.

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 16, 2023 22:27


    In this episode, Savannah discusses the 3 categories of loneliness according to Dr. Jeremy Nobel, how this can facilitate our self care, and why people often try to avoid this ambiguous (yet helpful) emotion! — IG: @sustainedwithsav @yayforgrowthpod TikTok: savvyd.nj Referenced in this episode: Unlonely by Dr. Jeremy Nobel Life Kit podcast by NPR (episode title: how to combat loneliness)

    Episode 66: Even Elf is Triggering

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 11, 2023 26:36


    In this episode, Savannah tells a tale as old as time...the holidays are STRESSFUL! How can we cope? What is willingness vs. willfulness? How can we honor our needs while trying to please others? Spoiler alert: we can't. And also...just listen to the episode already. I mean, you have read this far haven't you....? :) -- IG: @yayforgrowthpod @sustainedwithsav TikTok: @savvyd.nj

    Episode 65: Internal Family Systems Explained

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 13, 2023 29:28


    In this episode, Savannah rants about dramaaaa. Jk she goes over IFS therapy developed from Dick Shwartz in his book “No Bad Parts.” But same thing!

    Episode 64: Why do we love fall so much?

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 5, 2023 22:58


    In this episode, Savannah discusses why we love fall so much, amongst a few life updates (but mostly rants about reality TV). Drink your fave cozy fall drink and ENJOY!

    Episode 63: What is compassion fatigue?

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 26, 2023 27:15


    In this episode, Savannah explains what compassion fatigue is, who often experiences it, the signs/symptoms and coping strategies for recovery. She also explains her own experience with this exhausting phenomenon! -- IG: @sustainedwithsav @yayforgrowthpod Sources utilized: Canadian Medical Association

    Episode 62: Can you just...maybe, not?

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 15, 2023 21:25


    In this episode...Savannah discusses when our brains are being dramatic and when to choose self-maintenance over self-growth! Also mentioned: life updates, Olivia Rodrigo's new album, and a Nirvana meme. Enjoy!!! xoxo IG: @sustainedwithsav @yayforgrowthpod TikTok: savvyd.nj

    Episode 61: The world is shitty, American society is capitalist. So what can we do?

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 31, 2023 42:46


    No, this episode is not the title of a Fall Out Boy song. In this episode, Savannah (definitely) discusses negative bias, keeping your head up in a sh*tty world, and healing our relationship with money in a capitalist society! How fun. IG: @yayforgrowthpod @sustainedwithsav TikTok: @savvyd.nj -- Podcast recommended: Give it to me Straight Netflix Docuseries mentioned: How to Get Rich

    Episode 60: "X" marks the spot

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 12, 2023 8:42


    EPISODE 60 - WE MADE IT!! In this short and sweet episode, Savannah gives you something a little different and reads her personal short story titled "Mermaid." -- IG: @yayforgrowthpod IG health community: @sustainedwithsav

    Episode 59: Why I changed career paths

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 10, 2023 46:03


    In this episode, Savannah discusses why she left being a fancy scientist to pursuing a career in public health, the biggest challenges of changing your career path and ways to combat these obstacles. ALSOOO, you get some life updates :) -- DO YOU WANT TO BE ON THE PODCAST AND TELL YOUR STORY? DO YOU HAVE EPISODE/TOPIC IDEAS??? Slide into Sav's DMs on Instagram: @yayforgrowthpod or @sustainedwithsav

    Episode 58: Uncertainty

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 13, 2023 16:42


    In this episode Savannah rants about the only certain thing in life: uncertainty. -- IG: @sustainedwithsav @yayforgrowthpod Quote: “You are a child of the universe,no less than the trees and the stars;you have a right to be here.And whether or not it is clear to you,no doubt the universe is unfolding as it should.”― Max Ehrmann, Desiderata: A Poem for a Way of Life

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    Episode 57: 6 months of poems

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 16, 2023 22:34


    In this episode, Savannah reads 6 months' worth of her poems! They're all different. AND JUICY!! IG: @sustainedwithsav @yayforgrowthpod

    Episode 56: Mental Health Awareness Month!

    Play Episode Listen Later May 22, 2023 23:11


    In this episode, Savannah talks about 3 things that have helped her mental health in May! All in a sexy, sultry voice brought to you by her cold.

    Episode 55: Romanticizing your life

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 9, 2023 26:01


    In this episode, Savannah talks about how she went from dreading every day both in general and alone, to finding life enjoyably hilarious. Disclaimer: romanticizing your life does NOT equate to being ignorant of what needs to change in more extreme/urgent circumstances. K? K. Thx :) IG: @yayforgrowthpod

    EP 54: Let's talk finances

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 5, 2023 35:13


    In this episode Savannah tells everyone to say f*ck it and embrace that they are more normal for having debt. Disclaimer: she doesn't support being in more debt than you can handle... The end. IG: @yayforgrowthpod

    EP 53: let's take emotion out of the equation

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 30, 2022 31:49


    In this episode, Savannah takes her word back and actually advises you to KEEP emotion in the equation (??), yet understand that it is only ONE part when calculating what consistency equates to for you! ...WHAT! A! LONG! SENTENCE!! -- IG: @lovelylittlehealers @yayforgrowthpod linktr.ee/yayforgrowth --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    EP 52: the cosmic brownie episode

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 22, 2022 34:00


    In this episode Savannah talks about....you guessed it!! cosmic brownies ? Only for 10 seconds. Also discussed includes why being nice does not always guarantee that people will be nice back, people pleasing and WHAT THE HECK EVEN IS LOYALTY??? IG: @yayforgrowthpod @lovelylittlehealers --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    EP 51: hey look BRAH, I MADE IT!

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 25, 2022 15:24


    In this episode Savannah talks about her new job in the mental health field as an Assessment Counselor for Substance abuse (how exciting!!), gives SCORPIO SZN SHOUT-OUTS!! and gives the TLDR on grad life -- Instagram: @lovelylittlehealers @yayforgrowthpod Recommended Podcast: Ash & Sage (on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Anchor, etc) --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    EP 50: everything happens for a reason

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 23, 2022 29:33


    YAY FOR GROWTH'S 50 EPISODE!! This discussion is all over the place and basically Savannah telling you that sometimes, life humbles the f*ck out of us. And also, we have to remember how far we have come! It's like one big cozy hug from your big podcast sister...toodles!!! -- IG: @yayforgrowthpod @lovelylittlehealers @consistently.chaelyn --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    EP 49: TikTOXIC (a commentary)

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 2, 2022 51:01


    In this episode, Savannah gives you unsolicited advice on why you should NOT take unsolicited relationship advice from TikTok (and other non-certified influencers). Ironic, isn't it? LET US KNOW WHAT YOU THINK OF THE EPISODE OR SEND SUGGESTIONS FOR FUTURE EPISODES!!! KTHXBYE :) ***DISCLAIMER: the advice in this episode is not intended for people in toxic/abusive/unhealthy situations. Please seek help from a professional if you are!*** -- IG: @yayforgrowthpod @lovelylittlehealers linktr.ee/yayforgrowthpod --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    EP 48: summer recap + toxic productivity

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 20, 2022 41:35


    DO YOU LIKE THE NEW LOGO????? Topics discussed in this episode include toxic productivity, personalization and a few lessons that Savannah learned over the summer. Like...not everything is ABOUT US, YA KNOW?? ugh -- Follow us on IG! @yayforgrowthpod Mental health community: @lovelylittlehealers http://linktr.ee/yayforgrowthpod --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    EP 47: Abortion rights = political pawns

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 6, 2022 37:15


    In this episode, Savannah takes a deep dive into the history of women's abortion rights over the past two centuries leading up to the events of Roe V. Wade recently being overturned. Think what you want, stop listening if you want, don't support us if you want, but this is where YFG stands indefinitely…pro-choice. SAFE ABORTION INFO/RESOURCES BELOW ⬇ https://linktr.ee/yayforgrowthpod -- IG: @yayforgrowthpod Mental Health community: @lovelylittlehealers -- EPISODE RESOURCES: healthline, NYTIMES, @impact via Instagram --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    EP 46: Every superhero needs therapy w/ Connor Jones

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 2, 2022 72:46


    In honor of the new Thor movie coming out, our beloved, third time YFG guest, Connor Jones offers his theory into the super hero world...spoiler alert: THEY ALL GOT TRAUMA AND THEY ALL NEED THERAPY ASAP pls and thank u -- IG community: @lovelylittlehealers Connor's IG: @jonesy424 --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    EP 45: doggos, breakups and Taurus season OH MY!!

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 21, 2022 26:22


    In this episode, Savannah questions why it's still 40 degrees when it's almost MAY??? And also...she shares a collective reading for Taurus season. I mean...don't you wanna know whats in store? LEGGO. IG community: @lovelylittlehealers --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    EP 44: managing our expectations

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 13, 2022 32:38


    In this episode Savannah gives some groovy life updates and talks about both the research and her personal experience behind expectations in our relationships, as well as managing them. If you wanna join the mental health community on IG you can go to: @lovelylittlehealers --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    EP 43: our inner compass or greatest demise...jealousy

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 28, 2022 30:03


    In this episode Savannah does a deep dive into the confusing pool that is jealousy with some psychoeducation, examples + journal prompts (featured below) for navigating this emotion. IG: @yayforgrowthpod Jealousy journal prompts / self-reflection questions: What happened that prompted your jealousy? Where do you feel it in your body? Why does this make you feel jealous? What secondary emotions are prompted because of this jealousy (i.e., feeling unsafe, sacred, anxious, angry, etc) Is your jealousy related to a desire or goal? What do you think that your jealousy is trying to tell you, encourage you to do/say/remember/etc? Knowing this information, what steps can you take next?

    EP 42: new year, new me. wbu?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 11, 2022 32:37


    New logo...new intro...new title format... YFG is coming in STRONG for 2022! In this episode, Savannah talks about her love for New Years, the set resolution to focus on what is in our control, a rant about capitalism and what she has learned from IOP. Enjoyyyy!!! And DM us on IG @yayforgrowthpod if you wanna say hi or share something cool!

    EP 41: car convos with Sav!

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 24, 2021 31:29


    It's a thanksgiving MIRACLE! In this episode Savannah discusses updates on life and whatnot. Enjoy YO. It's add free…you're welcome :)))

    Episode 40: I'm starting outpatient

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 16, 2021 21:11


    In this episode, Savannah discusses her decision to start an outpatient program for anxiety/trauma, what confidence means + looks like...aaaand she reads you a poem. How cute :') also....HAPPY EPISODE 40!!! that's half of 80 which is half of 160 and yes I can do math.... k bye -- IG: @yayforgrowthpod @the.sacredspace --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    Episode 39: updates + gaslighting ourselves (revisited)

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 2, 2021 21:02


    In this episode, Savannah REVISITS the topic of gaslighting ourselves...right after she rants about a million and one things. Tehe pls enjoy :) -- IG: @yayforgrowthpod @the.sacredspace --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    Episode 38: The science behind trust

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 11, 2021 26:42


    I'm this episode, research scientist Savannah drops some knowledge on trust. What is it? Where does it come from? How do we develop trust? Why am I asking so many QUESTIONS???? --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    Episode 36: It's Virgo Season, Witches!

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 28, 2021 24:05


    In this episode, the Virgo of all Virgos talks to you about Virgo season and how you can use this energy wisely. Oh yeah...did you know Savannah's a Virgo? Cool cuz she's a virgo...so.... -- IG: @the.sacredspace @yayforgrowthpod --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    Episode 33: Adversity + beauty standards with Shanzé

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 31, 2021 35:01


    In this episode, Shanzé Raza visits YFG to discuss some juicy topics including: impossible beauty standards, her experience growing up as a woman of color, filtering our social media and more! (She even reads you a poem!) It's pretty dope and I'm totally not biased at all. Listen to Shanzé's podcast Canvas Me Today at: https://canvasmetoday.carrd.co/ and follow it on Instagram at @canvasme.today ! -- IG: @yayforgrowthpod @the.sacredspace --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    Episode 32: Anticlimactic and uncomfortable

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 24, 2021 30:31


    In this (surprise!!!) ad-free episode which is totally not anticlimactic, Savannah catches you up on a few things. These include: fishing, giving ourselves more of what we need aaaaaand....you should listen to find out the rest, ya dig?? -- IG: @the.sacredspace @yayforgrowthpod

    Really Deep with Jess - E1

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 17, 2021 49:26


    IT'S FINALLY HERE FAM!!! The first episode of the segment Really Deep with Jess! Enjoy and let us know what you think :) Topic of discussion: Finding our place in the queer community + a lovely introduction to your new co-host, Jess Palmer. -- IG: @jessthelastavatar @the.sacredspace @yayforgrowthpod --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

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    Episode 31: Why Can't I?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 10, 2021 28:29


    In this episode, Savannah discusses the reality of imposter syndrome as well as something called "The Personal Bill of Rights." She not only discusses these things but challenges you to work on them with her! It's super cool, you will regret not listening because I mean...you know that you just HAVE to hear Savanna giggle. BYE BYE! Personal Bill of Rights link/pdf: https://www.wcupa.edu/_services/transAndQueer/documents/personalBillOfRights.pdf -- IG: @yayforgrowthpod @the.sacredspace --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    Episode 29: BIG ANNOUNCEMENTS, court dismissed!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 26, 2021 37:02


    In this episode, Savannah spills some big news that she has been holding in for like...ever!! Seriously, you gotta listen. How else will you find out???? (certainly not Instagram....@yayforgrowthpod). In addition, Savannah rants about family, friends, letting go of anxious thoughts, and oh yeah...how it's Cancer szn b*tches!! -- IG: @the.sacredspace …aaaand you can keep up with Jess Palmer at @thecompassionateceo or thecompassioncommunity.com

    Episode 26: Savannah ghosts you no more!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 7, 2021 39:32


    YFG IS BACK FAM!! In this ad-free episode, Savannah catches you up on the past 2+ months and why she ghosted y'all. Hopefully, this never happens again. It was emotional for everyone involved, we know. Anyway, things like knowing our limits, depression, shift work disorder and MORE are discussed! It's a loaded one so sit back and prepare yoselves!! Most of all, enjoy the lil podcast reunion :-) -- Follow YFG on instagram at @yayforgrowthpod and feel free to join Savannah's mental health community at @the.sacredspace

    Episode 25: Meeting our pain with Jess Palmer

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 27, 2021 75:10


    From being bullied as a child, diagnosed with bipolar disorder and self harm, to transforming that pain into a compassion community full of love, support and healing - Jess Palmer knows it ALL. In this episode, Savannah's dear friend, Jess Palmer (The Compassionate CEO), discusses their life story with mental health and where that has led them today in all aspects of life: love, business practices and more. Grab a cup of tea, your favorite journal and some cozy blankets...it's a deeply eye opening + healing episode. LEGGO -- IG:  Jess Palmer - @thecompassionateceo The podcast - @yayforgrowthpod Mental health community - @the.sacredspace Have a mental health story or topic that you would like to discuss? Interview applications are still open - apply and claim your spot ASAP!

    BONUS EP: Aries Season + Gaslighting Ourselves

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 22, 2021 52:19


    In this episode, Savannah discusses what it's like to empower ourselves by making our own decisions, what Aires season will bring us and gaslighting ourselves...that's right! You can literally gaslight YOURSELF. This sh*t IS bananas.... Also offered are some ways that journaling can be used to help you heal from / work through any past gaslighting trauma. -- Apply to be on the podcast! http://linktr.ee/yayforgrowthpod IG: @yayforgrowthpod @the.sacredspace Support the podcast financially on anchor! (link in podcast description AND linktree^^) --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    Episode 24: Redefining what we are capable of with Stacy Cordero

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 20, 2021 57:18


    In this long anticipated episode, Savannah and Stacy are the only ones who have been anticipating it. Not only do they gush about their friendship a bit too much, but they have a real conversation about postpartum depression in young mothers + the stigmas that come with parenting so young, platonic intimacy and being the bad asses that we know we can be!! All with a sprinkle of anxiety and love :') --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    Episode 23: #EmpathProbz + Breaking the Open Relationship/Polyamory Stigmas

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 12, 2021 51:08


    In this episode, Savannah rants about #EmpathProbz and stigmas around open relationships + polyamory! It's a loaded episode to say the least. This is what Pisces season does to us...emotions people!!! -- Applications for the podcast are now open! http://linktr.ee/yayforgrowthpod IG: @yayforgrowthpod @the.sacredspace Referenced: @gofitjo --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    Episode 22: Rants about Codependency + Boundaries

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 7, 2021 45:12


    In this episode, Savannah gushes about all the codependency content and knowledge she has been taking in lately. Oh, and she hasn't been able to watch more than 2 episodes of GOT in the past week, so that's super depressing. But on a more positive note, we learn how to empower ourselves with boundaries and withholding information from those that don't support us. So like....THAT'S pretty cool? -- Codependency podcast episode reference: Conversations with Kenzie - Codependent and didn't even know it with Kylie McBeath IG: @yayforgrowthpod @the.sacredspace (this week's theme/focus is journaling!!! come on over for a butt load of prompts + challeneges) --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    Episode 21: Rest, Accountability + NED Awareness Week!

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 27, 2021 34:09


    In this episode, Savannah rambles (unplanned) about various topics coming up for her lately. These include: holding ourselves accountable, taking an (appropriate) break from “doing the work” and her new obsession with Game of Thrones. If only Jon Snow were here to listen.... Find info on National Eating Disorders Awareness week at https://www.nationaleatingdisorders.org — IG: @yayforgrowthpod @the.sacredspace - www.artbysavz.com --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    Episode 20: Platonic Intimacy

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 20, 2021 30:39


    In this episode, Savannah stumbles over her words consistently. But that's okay, because she still managed to get the point across: platonic intimacy. What is it? How can we practice it in our lives? Should we practice it in our lives? And no, it is not a hall pass to make out with your friends. ENJOY :-) -- IG: @yayforgrowthpod @the.sacredspace YFG Interview applications are now closed until March 12th! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

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