Hello there! Welcome to The MyndStories Podcast! Here, we share insights and guidance to help every Indian navigate their unique mental health journey. We have open conversations with therapists, gender rights activists, and business leaders, among others. Listen as they share stories about personal struggles and how they overcame them. Join us for new episodes every week. Write to podcast@myndstories.com to tell us what you would love to hear about more. Please rate, review, and subscribe t ...
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Srividya Sivakumar and Swati Nair dig deep into what makes works of literature iconic and unforgettable. Why novels like Rebecca and Wuthering Heights stand the test of time and how mental health is a strong, enduring theme. Along the way they ask questions about the characterization of women characters in the novels, how mental health is depicted …
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Words within us with Shreya Ramachandran
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In this episode, Smitha talks with author Shreya Ramachandran about writing, books, and mental health. Well, that's a given. Shreya talks about how she managed anxiety from a young age and the process of writing a fictional book about a girl who lives with depression. Shreya gives us simple ways to manage anxiety, including meditation, investigatin…
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Dear Mynd aims to create and encourage conversations around mental health. We do this through stories and that simple fact that connects us all: our human experiences. We are, after all, our stories. And our stories are us. This episode of Dear Mynd explores the theme of courage in adversity, the sheer dint of self-will and the ability to look at a…
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Sanchita Agrawal: Breathing through life's challenges
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In this very first episode of our new podcast series, The Therapy Room, we talk to Sanchita Agrawal, a licensed Clinical Psychologist at DocVita for some answers. Very often, every day, we are all dealing with unresolved emotions, past experiences, and behaviors that act as triggers. Sanchita shares insightful tips and outlines grounding and relaxa…
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Dear Mynd aims to create and encourage conversations around mental health. We do this through stories and that simple fact that connects us all: our human experiences. We are, after all, our stories. And our stories are us. This episode of Dear Mynd explores the theme of the sheer power of solitude, the freedom that comes with choosing one’s own co…
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The one that danced with the shadows
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Dear Mynd aims to create and encourage conversations around mental health. We do this through stories and that simple fact that connects us all; our human experiences. We are, after all, our stories. And our stories are us. This episode of Dear Mynd explores the theme of drug addiction in a 15-year-old. It uses a first-person narrative in a story c…
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Talking life with Krusha Sahjwani Malkani
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What does it mean to be a life coach? What does it mean to be a parent? And how do you balance life around all the things you love? Smitha has an interesting conversation about life, parenthood, life coaching and a lot more with Krusha Sahjwani Malkani an ICF certified life and career coach. This was a long and truly joyful chat with lots of takeaw…
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Dear Mynd aims to create and encourage conversations around mental health. We do this through stories and that simple fact that connects us all; our human experiences. We are, after all, our stories. And our stories are us. This episode of Dear Mynd explores the theme of conforming to a norm, and the difficulty of being your own person. It uses a s…
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Trigger Warning: Suicide, self-harm In this story written specially for World Suicide Prevention Day on September 10th, writer Smitha Murthy introduces us to Varsha, a young woman with a life-changing, life-saving mission. The story slowly traces a thread of a conversation, bringing it to an altogether unexpected ending. I Saw Her First explores de…
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Celebrating Shiv with Shilpa Kulkarni
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Trigger warning: This episode mentions suicide. Please find a list of helpline numbers here with the Suicide Prevention Helpline Directory (India). In this new episode of the MyndStories Minis, Smitha Murthy talks to Shilpa Kulkarni, the founder of Shiv's Third Eye, a non-profit in the US dedicated to the cause of youth mental health. Shilpa is an …
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Dear Mynd aims to create and encourage conversations around mental health. We do this through stories and that simple fact that connects us all; our human experiences. We are, after all, our stories. And our stories are us. This episode of Dear Mynd explores the theme of using creativity to explore dreams. It uses a story - Saraswati Learns to Swim…
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Dear Mynd aims to create and encourage conversations around mental health. We do this through stories and that simple fact that connects us all; our human experiences. We are, after all, our stories. And our stories are us. This episode of Dear Mynd explores the theme of chasing your dreams, against all odds. It uses a story - The Salesman by Shikh…
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Dear Mynd aims to create and encourage conversations around mental health. We do this through stories and that simple fact that connects us all; our human experiences. We are, after all, our stories. And our stories are us. This episode of Dear Mynd explores the theme of unfamiliar settings. It uses a story - A Helping Hand by Payal Dhar and illust…
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Patenting life with Shalini Sitaraman Menezes
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A free-ranging conversation this one, touching on life, parents, childhood, friendship, boundaries, and self-care. It's not often that two people can meet on a podcast, and walk away as friends. But that's what happened. Quote from the conversation "I get this comment saying that sometimes it's okay to let go and chill and enjoy and laugh. And why …
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Hope is the thing with feathers is one of those poems that's immediately associated with the poet. It ranks up there for me with Phenomenal Woman by Maya Angelou, and Where The Mind Is Without Fear by Rabindranath Tagore. Hope is a vibrant, quiet, ebullient presence in this piece. Details of the episode Things are often difficult but staying strong…
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Talking kindness with Nirmala Peters-Mehendale
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How can we make kindness the focus of our life? Is it even worth it? What's the difference between being kind and being taken for granted? Or people-pleasing? These were some of the questions that Nirmala Peters Mehendale answered. This was a joyful conversation that shows us that mental well-being is also this: being kind and taking care of oursel…
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Dear Mynd aims to create and encourage conversations around mental health. We do this through stories, through shared experiences that teach us that we are not alone. We are, after all, our stories. And our stories are us. In this intriguing titled ‘The One That Almost Went Away’, writer Smitha Murthy introduces us to Aarav, who seems to be poised …
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Arjun Gupta || Why we need to talk about men's mental health
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None of us want to be weak and none of us want to be seen as weak. But that does not mean we suffer in silence, which a lot of men seem to be doing. There is a big difference between vulnerability and weakness and in this episode we dig deeper into this. Why is depression so misunderstood? What does research tell us about how masculine depression d…
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Dear Mynd aims to create and encourage conversations around mental health. We do this through stories, through shared experiences that teach us that we are not alone. We are, after all, our stories. And our stories are us. This episode of Dear Mynd explores the theme of depression through the eyes of a child. 'Who Stole Bhaiya's Smile' by Sanjana K…
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Dear Mynd aims to create and encourage conversations around mental health. We do this through stories and that simple fact that connects us all; our human experiences. We are, after all, our stories. And our stories are us. This maiden episode of Dear Mynd explores the theme of unfamiliar settings. It uses a children’s story - "The New Girl" by Sri…
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What is it to choose to live alone? As an Indian woman? In this episode of the MyndStories Minis, we have the author of 'Table For One: A Solo Living Manual For The Curious Indian Woman,' Sumaa Tekur give us those answers. Find out why Sumaa wrote this book, the journey she undertook through its writing, and why she considers herself quite rare: "A…
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Ask S anything: Your questions answered
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In this new episode of the MyndStories Minis, we have something different. Something unusual. For this episode, we decided to ask our listeners and readers to be the hosts. To ask Shantesh Row and Srividya Sivakumar the questions we didn't think of asking before. Neither knew the questions beforehand, so the answers were spontaneous and the convers…
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Samyukta Hornad || From struggles to triumphs: Samyukta Hornad's unfiltered take
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Fame can be a double edged sword. People look up to you and you have a voice to make a difference. On the flip side, you are also opening yourself up to people’s judgements and criticisms. How do you navigate through these things while staying true to yourself and be vulnerable? We explore this with Samyukta Hornad, who opens up about her life and …
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Zain Calcuttawala || Rising strong: Journeying from rock bottom to self-acceptance
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The relationships we have with the people close to us are like our anchors. They infuse our life with richness and it’s important that we nurture them. However, it's also important to remember that we have a relationship with ourselves too that sets the foundation for our interactions with others. Do we know who we truly are? How do we stay in reso…
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The incredible resilience of life with Geetha Balagopal
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TW: This episode mentions suicide. Please find a list of helpline numbers here with the Suicide Prevention Helpline Directory (India). In this new episode of the MyndStories Minis, Smitha Murthy talks to Geetha Balagopal, Senior Program Manager at ASQExcellence. In 2022, Geetha wrote a moving LinkedIn post, which went viral. That post was about her…
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Geetika Arora Bhojak || Harnessing the Power of Mindfulness for a More Fulfilled Life
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Meditation. Breathwork. Mindfulness. These are spoken about so often, to a point where it has become cliched. But it is cliched for a reason that needs to be unpacked. Why is it spoken of so much? Why does it lead to an enhanced emotional well being? What is the science behind this? We dive deep into all of these questions and understand how powerf…
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Finding connections through words with Srividya Sivakumar
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In this new episode of the MyndStories Minis, Smitha Murthy talks to Srividya Sivakumar, a writer, TedX speaker, teacher, and lover of words. They could have probably spent all of this conversation talking about books and the magic of reading. But hang in there because that's not all they talk about. Conversations become connections when two strang…
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Kamna Chhibber || Navigating through loneliness
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Ever been in a phase where you’re feeling lonely but don’t really know how to talk about it? Fear of external judgement or the fear of having your experience trivialized can sometimes be crippling. Vulnerability when it comes to loneliness is hard and we need to talk more about it. If you’re looking for a relatable space and an insightful conversat…
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Finding the fun in life with Shantesh Row
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We kickstart Season 2 of The MyndStories Podcast with a bang! In this fresh episode of the MyndStories Minis, Smitha Murthy talks to Shantesh Row, copywriter, and CCO. Shantesh is not your typical writer. Are there typical writers? But we digress. Shantesh has spent over 25 years in ad agencies, crafting copy that creates brands. In this conversati…
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Vaibhav Tewari || Life lessons I learnt on my entrepreneurial journey - Ep:11
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Entrepreneurship is a journey. It’s inspirational. Glamorous. But it’s also exhausting. Demanding. It’s bittersweet. Vaibhav Tewari is the Co-Founder and CEO of Portea Medical, one of Asia’s fastest growing in-home healthcare providers. Here, he talks about his personal entrepreneurship journey, the mental pillars he’s leaned on to get him through …
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Anukrti Upadhyay || Ep: 10 Finding meaning and hope through writing
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In this episode of the MyndStories Minis, Smitha Murthy talks to Anukrti Upadhyay, writer and author. Listen as Smitha and Anukrti talk about the process of writing, the meaning of life, the difference a cup of coffee can make, and how hope can often transform our lives. This is a deep insight into an award-winning author’s approach to life, her th…
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Karthik Raghavendran || How Technology can Impact Mental Health - Ep:10
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In this episode of The MyndStories Podcast, Ankit Narasimhan talks to Karthik Raghavendran, who is the Co-Founder and CEO of a neurotechnology startup called Neurostellar. The episode talks about Neurostellar’s vision of using brain-computer interfaces to track and improve individual well-being and the role of technology in the field of mental heal…
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The MyndStories Minis || Ep: 09 The secrets behind successful relationships
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In this episode of the MyndStories Minis, Smitha Murthy talks to a close friend, Teena Gomes, Director, APJ HR Services at VMware. Listen as Smitha and Teena alternate between bantering and serious conversations about everything from gardening to friendships to managing stress. What’s your takeaway? Hear Teena’s secrets behind how she nurtures long…
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Prachi S Vaish || How to Build Healthy Relationships - Ep: 09
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In this episode of The MyndStories Podcast, Ankit Narasimhan talks to Prachi S Vaish, who has had almost 17 years of experience specializing in couples therapy, relationships, and intimacy. We talk about how we can be more self aware in our relationships and how we can build healthy habits to create long-lasting relationships. We discuss How to nav…
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Aanya Wadhwani || Exploring the Queer Experience - Ep. 08
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In this episode of The MyndStories Podcast, Ankit Narasimhan talks to Aanya Wadhwani, a queer-affirmative therapist and someone who identifies as a queer individual herself, about her experience as a therapist and the challenges that she’s been through in her own journey. We discuss Defining the term 'queer'. Digging deep into where the rigidity in…
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Moments with Smitha Murthy || How to Find the Beauty in Life
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Every now and then, we get emails and stories that touch us. Our founder, Smitha, often receives emails on her personal account. As she admits, she doesn’t always get to reply to all of them. But a chance exchange and a question, “how do I find the beauty in life?” prompted her to think about what really shows up in her life every day. Here, Smitha…
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The MyndStories Minis || Ep: 08 On making room for life in your heart
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In this episode of the MyndStories Minis, Smitha Murthy talks to Chaithra MJ, a software developer-turned-writer. This is a wholesome episode filled with wisdom as Chaithra and Smitha have a freewheeling conversation about many life-changing topics, including managing anxiety, the illusion of control, and how to be more accepting. "You look around,…
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Moments with Smitha Murthy || Grounding Techniques for Anxiety
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In this episode, Smitha shares a grounding technique that her therapist first taught her - a technique she was skeptical about but which she increasingly found works. Here, Smitha describes her favorite grounding techniques: 5-4-3-2-1 grounding technique The physiological sigh And some more. If you like this episode and want to receive a special ne…
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Moments with Smitha Murthy || Lessons From Flowers: The Japanese Concept Of Oubaitori
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Oubaitori is a Japanese word or idiom that conveys the art of never comparing yourself. Too often, scrolling on social media can leave us feeling frustrated and that nagging feeling of never being 'enough.' Enter oubaitori. This one word helped Smitha to stop that spiral and honor herself. The idea is that the four trees that flower in the spring i…
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Moments with Smitha Murthy || Don't Let The Light In You Fade
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We are all connected in mysterious ways, and our actions have more far-ranging consequences than you can ever imagine. In this episode, Smitha shares a deeply personal experience from her own life - how a chance meeting with a German Buddhist in China led to a lifelong belief in hope, faith, and well…light. There are no fancy tips here. But listen …
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The MyndStories Minis || Ep: 07 How to do the things that bring you happiness
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In this episode of The MyndStories Minis, Smitha Murthy talks to Sameer Somal, an entrepreneur and founder of Girl Power Talk, about nurturing young leaders, girl empowerment, pursuing the things that bring you happiness, and how to have a purposeful life. We discuss: The different factors that drive true happiness. How to find the courage to find …
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Moments with Smitha Murthy || The Secret to Better Work Focus
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What's the first thing you do as soon as you wake up in the morning? Check your messages? Scroll through your emails? We all do. In this episode of The MyndStories Moments, Smitha talks about how to best utilize the first two hours of your workday, which are also the most productive. Regardless of whether you are an early morning person or a night …
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Moments with Smitha Murthy || Little Things to Remember
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What do you do when life can seem a tad overwhelming? Smitha discovered a newsletter from Marc & Angel that popped into her inbox at just the right time. That newsletter offered little things to do when life takes over with its relentless parade. Those five things are: 1. Give yourself a break. (There's more than just taking the day off, so listen …
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Moments with Smitha Murthy || The Antidote to Busyness
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"How are you?" "I am busy; how about you?" That seems to be the standard response to a question these days. Why are we filling our lives with so much busyness? In today's world, busy is a badge of honor, one that we wear frequently. But being busy can often be an attempt not to face uncomfortable truths. We strive to be busy so that we don't look a…
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Moments with Smitha Murthy || One Simple Thing to Change Our Lives Forever
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Are you on your healing journey? Just like us, you also may be looking for ways to make that journey a bit easier. In this episode, Smitha shares how her life changed for good…when she focused and prioritized sleep. Sleep? Yes. Sleep. The most precious vitamin you can think of, apart from the regular ones. Find out in this episode how to get good s…
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Moments with Smitha Murthy || Simple Happiness Tips: The Three Good Things Exercise
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We all want to be happy. But the thing is, happiness can be elusive. And many of us don’t even know what it is to be truly happy. We have this impression that to be happy means to have no suffering. But joy and happiness don’t exist in a vacuum. Happiness is knowing that we are all going to face many stressors in life but that we can cope, manage, …
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Robert Brace || Transforming Yourself Mentally with Fitness - Ep. 07
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In the latest episode of The MyndStories Podcast, we talk to Robert Brace, a personal trainer and a celebrity wellness expert, about how fitness is tied to mental transformation and emotional wellbeing. We discuss: How Robert bounced back from a career threatening back injury. How transforming our body can help in transforming ourselves mentally. R…
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Moments with Smitha Murthy || Finding calm through the 9 Breaths Purification Technique
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In this episode, Smitha Murthy talks about how she discovered the ancient Tibetan 9 Breaths Purification practice. Breathwork can be a very powerful tool in dealing with our stressors and anxiety. Having worked her way through every day meditation with Vipassana, Smitha was wondering how to supplement an existing meditation practice with a simple b…
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Moments with Smitha Murthy || Decluttering people
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Who are toxic people? And how do you identify them? What do you do with them? Difficult questions, and not that Smitha knows the answers, but in this episode, she shares how she went from decluttering emails to also decluttering people. The process wasn't easy. It wasn't comfortable. But it made her happier. When we know and cherish the people we w…
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