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Be Well by Kelly Leveque
Hosted by Kelly Leveque · EN
Be Well By Kelly is on a mission to simplify the science of nutrition. I want to make choices, not cheats. I want to live in balance, quiet my inner perfectionist, and never feel like my goals are out of reach. I want to love the way I look AND feel. I want to be proactive about my long-term health and wellness. I want to have a positive relationship with food for the rest of my life.
And I want the same for all of you! Join me and some of my favorite people every Wednesday as we give you all the good stuff (and none of the bad) about nutrition: the positive takeaways, the tools and tips that will help you feel and be well, and a dose of motivation to keep you going.
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The Cooking Staples, Meal Hacks + Comfort Food Secrets Everyone Needs | Erin O’Brien
6d ago00:58:45Tap to summarizeI’m sitting down with Erin O’Brien: home cook, recipe developer, content creator, and author of the new cookbook Dig In. We talk about the recipes she makes on repeat, the kitchen staples she swears by, what it really takes to build a brand online, and how she went from working in real estate to growing a community of over a million followers. This episode is full of comforting food inspiration, easy cooking tips, and an honest conversation about creativity, burnout, and building a business doing what you love.→ Leave Us A Voice Message! Topics Discussed: → How do you make easy dinners? → What meals are best for families? → How do food creators avoid burnout? → What ingredients improve home cooking? → How do you build a food brand? Sponsored By: → OGEE | Thanks to today’s sponsor, OGEE: A higher standard for beauty. Go to https://ogee.com/BEWELL and use code BEWELL to get 15% off certified organic makeup that performs like luxury. → Be Well By Kelly Protein Powder & Essentials | Get $10 off your order with PODCAST10 at https://bewellbykelly.com. → Timeline | Timeline’s clinically proven formula is now more accessible. Mitopure starts at $99, and listeners can get 20% off at: https://timeline.com/KELLY → Function | Check your health the way I do — 160+ lab tests a year for $365, plus the ability to dive deeper into your results with Function's trusted connections to platforms like ChatGPT and Claude. Join at https://functionhealth.com/bewellbykelly and use code BEWELL25 for a $25 credit toward your membership. → Kosterina | You can shop all my favorites at https://www.kosterina.com/bewell and use code KELLY for 15% off your first order. → Hiya | Get 50% off your first order at https://hiyahealth.com/KELLY Timestamps: → 00:00:00 - Introduction → 00:03:03 - Erin’s Family History → 00:06:43 - Measuring + Recipe Creation → 00:09:01 - Inspiring Food → 00:13:24 - Easy Meal Planning → 00:16:05 - Quick Family Dinners → 00:19:09 - Hands Off Dishes → 00:21:13 - Planning Dinner → 00:25:39 - Content Creation → 00:29:31 - Day In The Life → 00:32:36 - Staying Connected To Your Audience → 00:39:07 - Staying Inspired → 00:45:43 - Underrated Ingredients + Techniques → 00:50:41 - What I Eat In A Day → 00:53:05 - Recipe Nonnegetiables Further Listening: → Giada’s Wellness Rules You Need to Know | Giada De Laurentiis Check Out Erin: → DIG IN (Book) → Instagram → Website Check Out Kelly: → Instagram → Youtube → Facebook
Transcribe →384: Toddler Tantrums, Boundaries + Raising Emotionally Safe Kids | Devon Kuntzman
3w ago01:10:55Tap to summarizeToddlerhood doesn’t have to feel like survival mode. In this episode, I sit down with Devon Kuntzman to break down what’s really going on in your toddler’s brain and why so many common parenting approaches backfire. We get into tantrums vs. meltdowns, emotional regulation, and how to hold boundaries without constant power struggles. Devon shares practical tools to handle defiance, reduce stress, and build a calmer, more connected home. → Leave Us A Voice Message! Topics Discussed: → Why do toddlers have tantrums → How to handle toddler defiance calmly → What is toddler emotional regulation → Tantrums vs meltdowns what’s different → How diet affects toddler behavior Sponsored By: → Be Well By Kelly Protein Powder & Essentials | Get $10 off your order with PODCAST10 at https://bewellbykelly.com. → Hiya | Get 50% off your first order at https://hiyahealth.com/KELLY Timestamps: → 00:00:00 - Introduction → 00:01:43 - Devon’s “Why” → 00:04:45 - Toddler Brain 101 → 00:08:36 - Teaching Emotional Regulation → 00:15:03 - Knowing The Plan → 00:18:59 - Tantrums vs Meltdowns → 00:22:01 - Disrupting Our Stress Response → 00:25:40 - Maintaining Boundaries → 00:28:21 - Handling Defiance → 00:31:55 - Consistency vs Perfection → 00:34:35 - The Recalibration Period → 00:38:56 - The Core Principles → 00:45:01 - Bedtime For Different Ages → 00:51:12 - Whining → 00:57:42 - Sleep + Nutrition → 01:01:30 - High Sugar Breakfasts → 01:04:19 - You Can Do Hard Things Further Listening: → The Secret to Raising Resilient, Emotionally Healthy Children | Dr. Billy Garvey Check Out Devon: → IG: @transformingtoddlerhood → Website: https://www.transformingtoddlerhood.com/ → Book: Transforming Toddlerhood Check Out Kelly: → Instagram → Youtube → Facebook
Transcribe →383: Endocrine Disruptors, PFAS & Hidden Weight Gain | Leonardo Trasande | Leonardo Trasande
4w ago01:09:23Tap to summarizeMicroplastics are now being found in the brain, blood, placenta, and beyond, and scientists are still uncovering what that means for your health. In this episode, I sit down with Dr. Leo to break down the latest research on microplastics, PFAS, and endocrine-disrupting chemicals, how they impact metabolism, hormones, and long-term disease risk, and what actually works when it comes to reducing exposure. They cut through the fear and focus on practical, accessible steps you can take right now, from your kitchen to your daily habits, without overwhelm. If you’ve ever wondered how plastics affect your body, your weight, or your kids’ health, this is the conversation you need to hear. → Leave Us A Voice Message! Topics Discussed: → Are microplastics harmful to humans → How do plastics affect hormones → Can microplastics cause weight gain → How to reduce plastic exposure daily → What are PFAS health effects Sponsored By: → Function | Check your health the way I do! 160+ lab tests a year for $365, plus the ability to dive deeper into your results through Function's connections to platforms you already use, like ChatGPT and Claude. Join at https://functionhealth.com/bewellbykelly and use code BEWELL25 for a $25 credit. → Be Well By Kelly Protein Powder & Essentials | Get $10 off your order with PODCAST10 at https://bewellbykelly.com. → Timeline | Timeline’s clinically proven formula is now available at a new, lower price. Mitopure now starts at $99, with the exact same science and formula. And my listeners can still get 20% off when you go to https://timeline.com/kelly → Kosterina | You can shop all my favorites at https://www.kosterina.com/bewell and use code KELLY for 15% off your first order. Timestamps: → 00:00:00 - Introduction → 00:01:52 - Micro + Nano Plastic Updates → 00:05:15 - Environmental Toxins → 00:07:40 - Blood Testing + Action Items → 00:10:31 - Lowering Microplastic Exposure → 00:17:34 - Chemical Impacts → 00:23:06 - Forever Chemicals → 00:29:37 - PFAS + Greenwashing → 00:32:53 - Policy Change → 00:37:59 - Phallates Cause Death? → 00:41:38 - Global Impact → 00:44:19 - Educating The Public → 00:45:44 - Low Income Families → 00:49:41 - The Chemical Industry → 00:53:04 - Plastic Alternatives → 00:56:25 - Stay Up To Date → 01:01:53 - Microplastics In Clothing → 01:04:12 - Detox Nonnegotiables Further Listening: → How to Protect Your Endocrine System from Hormone-Disrupting Chemicals - with Dr. Leonardo Trasande, author of “Sicker, Fatter, Poorer” Resources: → Food Packaging Forum → Plastic Pollution Coalition → Endocrine Society → Environmental Working Group (Skin Deep database) → Think Dirty app → Clearya (browser extension for product safety) Check Out Dr Leonardo: → https://www.leotrasande.com/ → Sicker Fatter Poorer (Book) Check Out Kelly: → Instagram → Youtube → Facebook
Transcribe →382: Reparenting Your Inner Child, Self-Abandonment + Nervous System Healing | Dr. Nicole LePera | Nicole LePera
Apr 2201:11:45Tap to summarizeWhy do you overreact, shut down, or put everyone else first, even when you know it’s hurting you? In this episode, Nicole LePera, breaks down how your “inner child” shapes your behaviors, from people-pleasing to perfectionism to emotional flooding, and how self-abandonment quietly shows up in your daily life. We also cover why these patterns aren’t flaws, they’re adaptations, and how to actually change them through nervous system regulation, awareness, and small, intentional shifts. If you’ve ever felt stuck repeating the same cycles in relationships, this will change how you understand yourself and what healing really looks like. → Leave Us A Voice Message! Topics Discussed: → Why do I self-abandon in relationships? → What is inner child healing and how does it work? → Why do I overreact or shut down emotionally? → How can I regulate my nervous system in real time? → How do I stop people-pleasing and set boundaries? Sponsored By: → OGEE | Thanks to today’s sponsor, OGEE: A higher standard for beauty. Go to https://OGEE.com/BEWELL and use code BEWELL to get 15% off certified organic makeup that performs like luxury. → Function | Own your health for $365 a year. That’s a dollar a day. Learn more and join using my link. Visit https://www.functionhealth.com/bewellbykelly and use gift code BEWELL25 for a $25 credit toward your membership → Hiya | Get 50% off your first order at https://hiyahealth.com/KELLY → Minnow | Shop minnow's new apré-ski capsule collection at https://shopminnow.com and enter code MEETMINNOW15 at checkout to receive 15% off your first order. → Be Well By Kelly Protein Powder & Essentials | Get $10 off your order with PODCAST10 at https://bewellbykelly.com. Timestamps: → 00:00:00 - Introduction → 00:03:07 - Nicole’s Healing Journey → 00:07:09 - Cry It Out Method → 00:14:28 - Inner Child Work → 00:18:55 - Inner Children In Relationships → 00:21:02 - Reparting Steps → 00:27:37 - Kelly’s Experience With Therapy → 00:30:35 - Emotional Flooding → 00:35:41 - Handling Stress → 00:37:27 - Self Abandonment → 00:41:41 - Selfless Motherhood → 00:43:44 - Overcorrection + Helicopter Parenting → 00:47:52 - Snow Plow Parenting → 00:51:43 - Negativity Bias + Boundaries → 00:59:13 - Kelly’s Experience → 01:01:12 - You Are Not Broken → 01:05:31 - Regulation Tools Further Listening: → Repressed Emotions, Anxiety + Why Self-Improvement Doesn’t Exist | Joe Hudson Check Out Nicole: → Website: https://theholisticpsychologist.com/ → Instagram: @the.holistic.psychologist → New Book: Reparenting The Inner Child Check Out Kelly: → Instagram → Youtube → Facebook
Transcribe →381: Why You’re Stuck: Hunger, Hormones + Metabolic Fixes | Dr. Andrew Koutnik
Apr 1501:24:56Tap to summarizeIn this episode I sat down with metabolic researcher Andrew Koutnik to break down the science of metabolic health, insulin resistance, and ketogenic diets. We explore why most people struggle with energy crashes, cravings, and weight loss resistance, and how blood sugar regulation plays a central role in long term health. Andrew shares insights from decades of research and personal experience living with type 1 diabetes, including how the body adapts to carbohydrate reduction, what metabolic flexibility actually means, and why keto is often misunderstood.→ Leave Us A Voice Message! Topics Discussed: → What is metabolic flexibility and why does it matter? → How long does it take to adapt to a ketogenic diet? → Does keto improve insulin resistance and energy levels? → Why do people feel tired when starting low carb diets? → What is the best way to balance blood sugar naturally? Sponsored By: → LMNT | Get a free 8-count Sample Pack of LMNT’s most popular drink mix flavors with any purchase at https://drinklmnt.com/Kelly. Find your favorite LMNT flavor, or share with a friend. → Be Well By Kelly Protein Powder & Essentials | Get $10 off your order with PODCAST10 at https://bewellbykelly.com. Timestamps: → 00:00:00 - Introduction → 00:01:37 - Diabetes + Nutrition → 00:06:41 - Obesity + Insulin → 00:10:32 - Glucose Spikes → 00:14:51- CGMs → 00:15:28 - Blood Sugar Red Flags → 00:19:30 - Reducing Carb Intake → 00:28:52 - Defining Metabolic Health → 00:34:00 - Meal Timing → 00:38:22 - Intermittent Fasting → 00:41:20 - Ketosis + Metabolic Flexibility → 00:46:50 - Nutrition Experimentation → 00:50:59 - Nutrition Fundamentals → 00:55:50 - Food Swaps → 01:01:51 - Performance Changes → 01:06:27 - Sodium + Children’s Snack → 01:13:24 - Children’s Sugar Intake → 01:16:25 - Children’s Nutrition Further Listening: → Why You’re Always Hungry + How to Fix It | Dr. Jason Fung Check Out Andrew: → Website → Instagram → YouTube Check Out Kelly: → Instagram → Youtube → Facebook
Transcribe →380: Blood Sugar, Food Noise + How to Control Hunger | Dr. Jason Fung
Apr 801:14:26Tap to summarizeFeel like you’re doing everything right but still struggling with hunger, cravings, or weight? You’re not broken, and it’s not about willpower. In this episode, I sit down with Dr. Jason Fung to break down the real drivers of hunger, why calories in vs calories out doesn’t tell the full story, and how your hormones, environment, and habits are shaping your appetite every single day. → Leave Us A Voice Message! Topics Discussed: → Why am I always hungry even after eating? → How do hormones affect hunger and weight gain? → What are the three types of hunger? → Do ultra-processed foods increase cravings? → How can I stabilize my blood sugar naturally? Sponsored By: → Timeline | Timeline’s clinically proven formula is now available at a new, lower price. Mitopure now starts at $99, with the exact same science and formula. And my listeners can still get 20% off when you go to https://timeline.com/kelly → Be Well By Kelly Protein Powder & Essentials | Get $10 off your order with PODCAST10 at https://bewellbykelly.com. Timestamps: → 00:00:00 - Introduction → 00:00:55 - Calories In, Calories Out → 00:06:52 - Appetite Regulation → 00:12:10 - Weight Loss Drugs → 00:17:03 - Hormones + Weight Gain → 00:22:33 - Processed Foods → 00:29:11 - Insulin Resistance → 00:32:31 - Food Addiction → 00:36:05 - Three Types Of Hunger → 00:49:04 - Food As Reward → 00:54:02 - Food Boundaries → 00:59:17 - Portion Control → 01:02:45 - Three Golden Rules → 01:07:33 - Calorie Counting Further Listening: → How to Take Control of Your Health in a Toxic Food Landscape Check Out Dr. Jason: → The Hunger Code (Book) → Website → X(Twitter) → Instagram → YouTube Check Out Kelly: → Instagram → Youtube → Facebook
Transcribe →379: Picky Eaters, Family Dinners, + Stress-Free Meal Systems | Rachel Mansfield
Apr 101:01:05Tap to summarizeRachel Mansfield is back and we’re talking about the reality of feeding a family while building a business from the ground up. From meal planning systems that actually work to launching her better-for-you snack brand cadootz!, Rachel shares how she balances mom life, entrepreneurship, and creating food her kids will actually eat. → Leave Us A Voice Message! Topics Discussed: → How to feed picky kids healthy meals → Easy weeknight dinners for busy families → Best meal planning system for moms → Healthy kid snack ideas that work → How to launch a food product Sponsored By: → Be Well By Kelly Protein Powder & Essentials | Get $10 off your order with PODCAST10 at https://bewellbykelly.com. → Fatty 15 | Fatty15 is on a mission to replenish your C15 levels and restore your long-term health. You can get an additional 15% off their 90-day subscription Starter Kit by going to https://fatty15.com/KELLY15 and using code KELLY15 at checkout. Timestamps: → 00:00:00 - Introduction → 00:01:43 - Food Content → 00:03:54 - Meal Prep For Families → 00:05:47 - Grocery Shopping → 00:09:06 - Favorite Meals → 00:13:26 - Kitchen Appliances → 00:16:14 - Picky Eating → 00:19:53 - Creating cadootz! → 00:24:08 - Healthy Snacks → 00:26:23 - Research + Development → 00:28:25 - USDA Organic → 00:32:11 - Ingredients + Protein → 00:34:50 - Launching A Brand → 00:39:19 - Proof of Concept → 00:40:17 - Social Media Marketing → 00:43:09 - Snack Packs → 00:45:49 - Expo West + Distribution → 00:47:55 - AI → 00:50:45 - Filling Your Cup → 00:54:50 - Social Media + Children Further Listening: → How to Raise Resilient Kids in a Tech Obsessed World | Nicole Runyon Check Out: → https://cadootz!.com/ → cadootz!! Instagram → Rachel’s Instagram → Website → New Book Check Out Kelly: → Instagram → Youtube → Facebook
Transcribe →378: Stop Hustling for Worth, Heal People-Pleasing, + Feel Enough | Maggie Nick
Mar 2501:31:30Tap to summarizeWhat if the version of you that’s always “good,” agreeable, and holding it all together… isn’t actually you? In this episode, I sit down with Maggie Nick, founder of Camp Lovable, to unpack the deep conditioning so many women carry around being liked, chosen, and “enough.” We talk about people-pleasing, nervous system safety, and why hustling for your worth keeps you stuck. Maggie breaks down the psychology in a way that actually lands, helping you feel seen, safe, and human. If you’re ready to drop the act and trust yourself again, this one’s for you. → Leave Us A Voice Message! Topics Discussed: → What is Good Girl conditioning → How to stop people pleasing → Why do I seek approval → How to feel safe being yourself → How to build self worth Sponsored By: → Function | Own your health for $365 a year. That’s a dollar a day. Learn more and join using my link. Visit https://www.functionhealth.com/bewellbykelly and use gift code BEWELL25 for a $25 credit toward your membership → Be Well By Kelly Protein Powder & Essentials | Get $10 off your order with PODCAST10 at https://bewellbykelly.com. → Timeline | Support your cells and how you age with Mitopure® Gummies from Timeline. Visit https://timeline.com/KELLY and save up to 39% off your Mitopure® Gummies. → Hiya | Get 50% off your first order at https://hiyahealth.com/KELLY Timestamps: → 00:00:00 - Introduction → 00:01:22 - Maggie’s Mental Health Journey → 00:03:53 - Defining The “Good Kid” → 00:05:33 - Birth Order → 00:09:56 - Kelly The Chameleon → 00:12:43 - Inherited Parenting Habits → 00:16:47 - Understanding Shame → 00:20:46 - Curious Not Critical → 00:24:01 - Checking In → 00:29:42 - Apologizing To Your Child → 00:32:26 - Boundaries → 00:34:35 - Check Your Expectations → 00:36:16 - Stand By Them → 00:38:26 - Being Impressive → 00:44:18 - Unconditional Love → 00:48:51 - Building Trust → 00:54:04 - Intuitive Children → 00:57:50 - The Heart Smile Board → 01:02:58 - Fight, Flight, Fawn, Freeze → 01:07:47 - Healing “Good Kids” → 01:13:53 - Parenting Styles → 01:17:15 - Self-Talk → 01:19:49 - Best Parenting Moment → 01:24:55 - Phones + Social Media Show Links: → Repressed Emotions, Anxiety + Why Self-Improvement Doesn’t Exist | Joe Hudson Check Out: → Instagram: @maggiewithperspectacles → TikTok: @maggiewithperspectacles → New Book: Good Kids (available now) Check Out Kelly: → Instagram → Youtube → Facebook
Transcribe →377: Pregnancy Nutrition Made Simple: Choline, Protein, Omega 3s | Jessie Inchauspé
Mar 1801:02:19Tap to summarizeThis episode is all about pregnancy nutrition and how small, strategic choices can have a big impact on your baby’s brain and development. We cover omega threes for reducing inflammation and preventing preterm birth, choline for cognitive development, protein for steady blood sugar, and practical meal ideas from breakfast to dinner. I also share my personal routine for breastfeeding, supplement timing, and how I’ve integrated these habits into my daily life. Plus, we touch on the realities of nausea, plant-based diets, mental health, and balancing science with everyday life. If you’re pregnant, planning to be, or just curious about how nutrition shapes early development, this episode is packed with actionable insights. → Leave Us A Voice Message! Topics Discussed: → How do omega 3s help? → What’s choline’s role? → Best protein sources pregnancy? → How to manage nausea? → Plant-based pregnancy safe? Sponsored By: → Be Well By Kelly Protein Powder & Essentials | Get $10 off your order with PODCAST10 at https://bewellbykelly.com. → Cozy Earth | Head to https://cozyearth.com and use code BEWELL for up to 20% off. And if you get a post-purchase survey, make sure you tell them you heard about Cozy Earth right here at the Be Well by Kelly podcast. → LMNT | Get a free 8-count Sample Pack of LMNT’s most popular drink mix flavors with any purchase at https://drinklmnt.com/Kelly. Find your favorite LMNT flavor, or share with a friend. Timestamps: → 00:00:00 - Introduction → 00:03:15 - Blood sugar / glucose → 00:06:15 - Miscarriage → 00:11:46 - Blood sugar hacks → 00:18:29 - Hunger & protein → 00:20:34 - Sugar rationing → 00:24:40 - Pregnancy snacks → 00:25:46 - Choline & organ meats → 00:30:27 - Food conversations → 00:32:02 - Omega-3s → 00:34:58 - Heavy metals → 00:38:48 - Pregnancy meal prep → 00:41:26 - First trimester & supplements → 00:45:26 - Breastfeeding → 00:47:47 - Nutrition for breastfeeding → 00:50:03 - Nutrition & mental health → 00:55:15 - Plant-based diets Further Listening: → Prepare Your Body for Pregnancy | Lily Nichols & Lisa Hendrickson-Jack Check Out Jessie: → 9 Months That Count Forever (Book) → Website → Instagram Check Out Kelly: → Instagram → Youtube → Facebook
Transcribe →376: Teen Eating Disorders, Early Signs, + How Parents Can Help | Dr. Lauren Hartman
Mar 1101:10:13Tap to summarizeI’ve been thinking a lot about how we talk about food, bodies, and health with our kids…and with ourselves. In this episode, I sit down with Dr. Lauren Hartman to explore how parents can model kindness, trust their instincts, and help kids develop a healthy relationship with food without shame or rules. We talk about movement, social media, high sugar foods, and the small daily choices that shape how children experience their bodies. Whether you’re navigating mealtimes, worried about eating habits, or just want practical ways to support your child’s well-being, this conversation is full of insights you can actually use. We also touch on early intervention, balancing nutrition with life’s realities, and why rest, self-compassion, and awareness can make all the difference. → Leave Us A Voice Message! Topics Discussed: → How do I spot teen eating disorders? → Picky eating vs ARFID → What causes eating disorders in teens? → How should parents talk about food? → When should I worry about eating? Sponsored By: → Function | Own your health for $365 a year. That’s a dollar a day. Learn more and join using my link. Visit https://www.functionhealth.com/bewellbykelly and use gift code BEWELL25 for a $25 credit toward your membership → Be Well By Kelly Protein Powder & Essentials | Get $10 off your order with PODCAST10 at https://bewellbykelly.com. → Cozy Earth | Head to https://cozyearth.com and use code BEWELL for up to 20% off. And if you get a post-purchase survey, make sure you tell them you heard about Cozy Earth right here at the Be Well by Kelly podcast. → Timeline | Support your cells and how you age with Mitopure® Gummies from Timeline. Visit https://timeline.com/KELLY and save up to 39% off your Mitopure® Gummies. Timestamps: → 00:00:00 - Introduction → 00:02:04 - What are eating disorders → 00:04:32 - Eating disorders in boys → 00:06:22 - Why cases are rising → 00:09:40 - Dieting vs disordered eating → 00:12:59 - Early warning signs → 00:19:58 - Talking to your child → 00:24:10 - Eating disorder education → 00:29:28 - Personal backstory → 00:33:22 - Balance + rabbit study → 00:40:25 - Control and emotional eating → 00:44:26 - Eating disorder recovery → 00:50:07 - Preventing relapse → 00:52:09 - Sugar + processed foods → 00:55:55 - Talking to kids about food → 00:59:33 - Food freedom philosophy → 01:01:56 - Parenting legacy → 01:04:06 - Parenting lessons learned Show Links: → How to Nourish Your Child Through an Eating Disorder (book) Check Out Dr. Lauren: → Freeing Children and Young Adults From Shame, Skills, and Stigma (book) → Website → Instagram Check Out Kelly: → Instagram → Youtube → Facebook
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