Helping high performers feel & perform better by reducing or quitting alcohol. Maybe you're considering quitting alcohol and going completely sober. Or maybe you wish to change your relationship with alcohol and stop drinking. Maybe you wish to do moderation. Whichever way you choose, this podcast will give you the process to succeed. Alcohol-Free Lifestyle is for high performers, including entrepreneurs, executives, investors, athletes, and top professionals.
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Shane Ramer is a speaker and coach who created That Sober Guy Podcast in 2014 to help men quit drinking and become better fathers, husbands, entrepreneurs and leaders. That Sober Guy has brought awareness and support to over 3 million listeners in over 100 countries. As a father of two kids and married to his wife of 20 years, Shane is passionate about family, faith, fitness and helping each and every person become purposeful leaders in their business, homes and communities. For more informa ...
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It isn't a NO to alcohol, but a YES to a better life! Best selling author Paul Churchill, along with Kristopher Oyen interview people who have stepped away from alcohol in their own lives. Each week this podcast does a deep dive into an exploration of what a booze free life might look like from various perspectives and opinions. If you are sick and tired of alcohol making you sick and tired, we invite you to listen to Recovery Elevator. Check out what an alcohol free life can look like as ot ...
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I help people understand themselves better, make sense of their feelings, and learn from resentments and disappointments by using a heart-centered and holistic approach. We all want to live an authentic and fulfilling life...sometimes we just need a little help. Two of our most basic needs are to be connected and to feel loved. Without these, we feel a lack of purpose and isolated. When we feel alone, disconnected and insecure, we’re filled with negative thoughts and feelings of guilt and sh ...
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Negotiating With Alcohol Is Exhausting, here’s the Smarter Play - Victoria English
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20:25Tired of thinking about drinking? If you’re constantly trying to “drink less” but still feel stuck, this episode explains why moderation is mentally exhausting, and what neuroscience says to do instead. We’ll cover: • Why “just one” keeps you in the loop. • The brain science behind craving and decision fatigue. • How a 90-day break resets your syst…
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Undocumented + Intoxicated: Should Drunk Drivers Be Deported?
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27:02In this episode of That Sober Guy Podcast—the #1 sober podcast since 2014—we take a hard but honest look at a new bill that would deport undocumented immigrants caught driving under the influence. This isn’t about politics or taking sides, public safety, personal responsibility, and sobriety. We talk about how alcohol-fueled decisions can destroy l…
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More Powerful Than Willpower: How to Design Your Environment for Alcohol-Free Success - Coach Matt
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12:34Ever feel like you're losing the daily battle against willpower? You're not alone. Coach Matt explains why your environment, not your discipline, is the true key to alcohol-free success. Drawing on principles from the bestselling book, Atomic Habits, Matt shares how to consciously design your surroundings to work for you, not against you. Learn pra…
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How to Build Morning & Evening Routines for an Alcohol-Free Life - Coach Matt
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25:13Why do so many people drift away from their alcohol-free goals? Coach Matt argues it's often the lack of consistent routines. In this episode, he provides a science-backed guide to building the morning and evening routines that act as powerful anchors for your new life. Learn why starting small is the key to creating habits that stick, how routines…
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Today we have Marisa. She is 50 years old from Fairfax, VA and she took her last drink on March 17th, 2024. This episode brought to you by: Better Help – 10% off of your first month #sponsored Exact Nature – 20% off your order with code RE20 Check out the upcoming Recovery Elevator Events: August 6th – 10th – Bozeman Retreat – we have about 12 spot…
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How to Socialize Alcohol-Free: Your Ultimate Guide to Summer Parties - Coach Matt
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17:44Summer parties and barbecues can feel intimidating when you're not drinking. In this practical guide, Coach Matt shares his ultimate playbook for socializing alcohol-free with confidence. Learn actionable strategies like the "10-Minute Rule" to ease social anxiety and the "Irish Goodbye" for a smooth exit. This episode provides the tools you need t…
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Is Booze the New Cigarette? Why Alcohol Might Be Losing Its Cool
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30:47Is alcohol finally losing its cool? In this episode of That Sober Guy Podcast, we dive into a question more and more people are starting to ask: Is booze becoming the new cigarette? Once glamorized, now scrutinized, alcohol might be heading for a cultural downgrade. We break down the data showing the massive shift in drinking trends, including the …
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4 Things You're Always in Control Of - Coach Matt & Coach Jason
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25:32In this episode of the Alcohol-Free Lifestyle Podcast, Matt and Jason open up about navigating seasonal triggers, lingering alcohol cravings, even years into being alcohol-free, and the powerful tools that keep them grounded. Discover how controlling your breath, posture, words, and focus can help you stay resilient, emotionally balanced, and conne…
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Short the Stock: Alcohol’s Crashing Value - Victoria English
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19:57You wouldn’t invest in a stock with declining returns, mounting risks, and fake rewards, so why keep pouring into alcohol? This episode unpacks the hidden costs of drinking through the lens of value, logic, and self-trust. Discover why high-achieving professionals stay stuck in a losing game, and how to start making deposits into something that act…
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Today we have Natalie. She is 55 years old from Palmdale, CA and took her last drink on June 4th, 2023. This episode brought to you by: Better Help – 10% off of your first month #sponsored Café RE – THE social app for sober people [02:28] Thoughts from Paul: This week’s intro is about acceptance. We may wish we were a little bit taller, we may wish…
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Your Compass Is Pointing Somewhere, Why Aren’t You Moving? - Victoria English
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23:28Do you feel stuck, knowing you want to change your relationship with alcohol but waiting for the “perfect time”? In this episode, Coach Victoria English uses the powerful metaphor to explain why you might be frozen in the “almost phase”. She reveals how the mental exhaustion of debating your drinking and the myth of “being ready” can keep you from …
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Dr. Samantha Harte – Rewiring Recovery & Breaking the Circuit
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47:39What happens when you take a powerhouse motivational speaker, an author who’s flipping the script on the Twelve Steps, and a brutally honest podcast host who's been rocking the sober mic since 2014? You get this week’s episode of That Sober Guy Podcast—the number one sober podcast for people who are ready to ditch the chaos and live with purpose. T…
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How Visualization Can Rewire Your Alcohol-Free Journey with Coach Jason and Coach Matt
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22:34In this episode, Coaches Jason and Matt explain how this simple mental practice can help you build the alcohol-free life you want. They share the science behind it, including a study where visualization improved performance by 23%, and give you actionable tools like “playing the tape forward” to consciously create your future. Download my FREE guid…
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Leading with Strength: How Natural Talents Support the Alcohol-Free Journey
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36:13In this episode, Coach Teri Patterson sits down with Gallup-Certified Strengths Coach Sally Magee to explore how identifying and embracing your natural talents can support and strengthen your alcohol-free lifestyle. They discuss the Clifton Strengths assessment, the value of focusing on what you do well, and how leaning into your strengths builds c…
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Today we have Brooke. She is 47 years old from Pittsburgh, PA and took her last drink on September 27th, 2024. This episode brought to you by: Better Help – 10% off of your first month #sponsored Sober Link – save 50% on a device [02:02] Thoughts from Paul: When we get asked why we are not drinking, Paul shares that we should be turning the questio…
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Cognitive Dissonance and Alcohol-Free Living: Understanding the Psychological Struggle with Coach Jason
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14:05What happens when your actions don’t match your values? In this episode, we talk about cognitive dissonance, the mental stress that comes from doing one thing while believing another. You’ll hear a personal story about how this conflict can lead to habits that feel hard to break. If you're thinking about a change or just want to understand why some…
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From the Battlefield to Sobriety – Joe Yurick on 3 Years Sober & Helping Veterans Heal
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48:57In this powerful and deeply authentic episode of That Sober Guy Podcast, we sit down with Army veteran and host of This Sober Vet Podcast, Joe Yurick, who’s celebrating three years of sobriety — and he’s got stories, insight, and a mission that’ll inspire you to the core. We dive into some real talk around: Rewiring your brain's reward system after…
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The Corona Cartel: How Big Alcohol Took Over Summer - Victoria English
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28:29Ever wonder what's really behind those perfect summer alcohol ads? This episode, Coach Victoria disrupts the biggest lie sold by alcohol companies: that their drinks create your happiness and an "effortless summer vibe." Prepare to see things differently as Victoria challenges you to imagine those glossy beach ads selling another risky product, wou…
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After the Silence: What I Heard When I Finally Stopped Escaping - Victoria English
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25:32Do you ever wish you could handle tough feelings without needing to escape them? Coach Victoria shares her own story of facing emotional pain after using alcohol as an "emotional anesthetic". Many of us try to numb feelings from stress, grief, or old hurts with drinks. Victoria talks openly about why it’s so scary to meet these feelings when we cho…
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Today we have Kimmy. She is 34 years old from Montrose, Colorado and took her last drink on April 3rd, 2017. This episode brought to you by Better Help – 10% off of your first month Café RE – THE social app for sober people Here are some upcoming events at RE: Bozeman Retreat from August 6th-20th, 2025 Peru in October (registration closed) Dry Janu…
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Villain, Victim, or Helpless? Rewriting the Stories You Tell Yourself - Coach Jason & Coach Matt
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22:12Do your inner stories hold you back? Jason and Matt, coaches at Alcohol-Free Lifestyle, talk about these powerful hidden stories. Often, these stories shape our lives without us even knowing it. They look at how we might see ourselves in unhelpful ways, like a Villain, a Victim, or as Helpless. Learn how these inner thoughts can really affect our l…
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Accountability and Support: Why You Need a Mens Community to Quit Alcohol
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23:11Struggling to quit drinking? You're not alone—and you don't have to do it alone either. In this powerful episode of That Sober Guy Podcast, we dive into the critical role of accountability, support systems, and why being part of a men’s recovery community can be the game-changer you need to finally break free from alcohol. Whether you're just start…
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"It's a Miracle": Dan's 90-Day Journey to an Alcohol-Free Life He Never Thought Possible. An honest conversation with Coach Matt, told through the eyes of an AFL member
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42:55Ever wondered if you could truly change your relationship with drinks and unlock a more vibrant life? Hear Dan Hall's powerful story, an AFL 90-day program graduate who went from decades of habitual drinking, a pattern that intensified during COVID, to a life he never imagined. After a pivotal “bad experience” and initial skepticism about the progr…
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What Happens When You Finally Quit? Damon’s Life After Alcohol. An honest conversation with Coach Matt, told through the eyes of an AFL member
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48:22Damon opens up about the toll alcohol took on his health, relationships, and self-worth, and how he turned it all around. In this powerful conversation with Coach Matt, Damon shares the moment he knew things had to change, the fears he faced, and the tools that helped him rebuild his life alcohol-free. From reconnecting with his kids to reclaiming …
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Today we have Santino. He is 37 years old from Taunton, MA and took his last drink on May 24th, 2022. This episode brought to you by Better Help – 10% off of your first month Exact Nature use code RE20 to save 20% off your order Recovery Elevator has merch! We have hoodies, patches, shirts, tank tops and bracelets. Help us keep this project going a…
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Alcohol-Free for 90 Days: What to Expect - Coach Matt & Coach Jason
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29:29Curious about what really happens during the first 90 days without alcohol? Coach Matt and Coach Jason break down the emotional, physical, and mental shifts that take place in each of the first three months. From energy crashes and dopamine dips to improved sleep and breakthrough clarity, this episode gives you a clear roadmap of what to expect and…
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Post Malone & Morgan Wallen: Could 90 Days Sober Change the World?
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41:37What happens when two of music’s biggest names trade tequila shots for Topo Chicos? In this bold (and slightly ballsy) episode, Shane respectfully challenges Post Malone and Morgan Wallen to take on 90 days sober — not to prove a point, but to help change the game. We break down what 90 alcohol-free days could do — not just for careers, health, and…
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Finding Emotional Freedom: How EFT Helps You Heal, Ground, and Transform - Coach David with with Nicole Dubruel
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52:18In this episode, Coach David talks with EFT expert Nicole Dubruel about how tapping can help you feel calmer, clearer, and more in control. Nicole shares how she discovered EFT during a stressful time and how it became a simple daily practice that changed everything. They dive into how EFT works, why it helps ease stress and cravings, and how you c…
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34 Years Alcohol-Free & Healed with Tai Chi - Coach Matt with Paul Sheffer
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45:55In this episode, we sit down with Paul Scheffer, who shares his incredible 34-year journey of living alcohol-free and how 33 years of practicing Tai Chi helped him rebuild his life, mind, and body from the inside out. From working in the chaotic kitchens of New York City to becoming a teacher of healing movement, Paul takes us through the dark vall…
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Today we have Jenny. She is 53 yeas old from Belgrade, MT and took her last drink on August 25th, 2015. This episode brought to you by Better Help – 10% off of your first month Exact Nature use code RE20 to save 20% off your order The message that alcohol is good for you is outdated. Paul shares an article from GQ that was released shortly after th…
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Justifications & Alcohol: How to Get Beyond Them - Coach Matt
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19:22Justifications are one of the biggest hidden barriers in early alcohol-free living. They're the stories we tell ourselves to make drinking seem okay, even when it’s not. Let's break down the brain science, psychology, and social dynamics behind these patterns and explore how to move beyond them with awareness and choice. Download my FREE guide: The…
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Cancel the Party: Why Top Performers Are Quitting Alcohol to Fight Burnout
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35:48Welcome to That Sober Guy Podcast — the #1 sober podcast since 2014, where real talk meets real transformation. In this episode, we’re tossing the keg and lighting up some truth instead. 🚫🍻 Feeling fried, stuck, or like you’re living life with the volume turned down? You’re not alone. High achievers across the globe are ditching the booze—not becau…
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From Negations to Affirmations: What You Focus on Grows - Coach Matt
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24:49Today, we're talking about how what you focus on expands and why your words matter more than you think. Ever heard, 'Don't think of a pink elephant'?What happened? You pictured it, right?That’s because the brain doesn’t process 'don’t', it latches onto the image or idea. So when you tell yourself, 'Don't drink tonight,' your mind actually focuses o…
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They Would Have Loved Me Quietly—And Let Me Go Slowly - Victoria English
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17:23The hardest part? I would’ve been the last to notice. This is the story of how alcohol almost erased me, from the inside out. I was never going to lose them in a blowout. Just a slow letting go. Fewer calls. Less trust. Sacred moments shared elsewhere. Not because they stopped loving me—but because I stopped showing up. This is what I almost missed…
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Today we have Kayleen. She is 27 years old, lives in Baltimore, MD and she took her last drink on April 6th, 2025. Sponsors for this episode include: Better Help – 10% off of your first month Café RE – the social app for sober people There are a few spots left for Peru in October 2025. On this 10-night, 11-day trip of a lifetime, we will be hiking …
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Your Summer Glow-Up Part 3: How to Be the Most Powerful Person in the Room—Alcohol-Free - Victoria English
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23:01Alcohol doesn’t make you magnetic, it makes you manageable. In the final episode of the Summer Glow-Up series, you’ll learn how to handle parties, pushback, and social pressure without shrinking or second-guessing yourself. You don’t need a drink to feel confident. You need clarity, presence, and a plan. And this summer, you walk in with all three.…
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Why High Performers Really Drink... And How to Stop Without Losing Your Edge
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42:44Ever wonder why the most driven, successful, Type-A go-getters often find themselves reaching for that after-hours drink (or five)? In this episode of That Sober Guy Podcast, we peel back the curtain on the real reasons high performers drink — and more importantly, how you can stop without turning into a productivity potato or losing your hard-earn…
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Your Summer Glow-Up Part 2: The Emotional Reset Your Midlife Self Has Been Begging For - Victoria English
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20:25Mood swings, overwhelm, and 3 a.m. anxiety aren’t personality flaws, they’re often what happens when your brain is stuck in survival mode, quietly destabilized by alcohol. In Part 2 of the Summer Glow-Up series, we’re talking about the emotional reset that begins when you stop drinking: steadier moods, real confidence, deeper sleep, and the return …
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Your Summer Glow-Up Starts Here: Part 1 - The Body You Forgot You Had - Victoria English
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23:52Bloating, brain fog, and restless sleep aren’t just part of getting older, they’re often symptoms of a body fighting off the daily impact of alcohol. In Part 1 of the Summer Glow-Up series, discover what really happens when you give your body 90 days to repair, rebalance, and reveal the version of you that’s been buried under the buzz. Skin clears.…
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Today we have Ben. He is 45 years old from Liverpool, UK and had his last drink on September 26th, 2021. Sponsors for this episode include: Better Help – 10% off of your first month Sober Link - $50 off of device using this link [02:01] Thoughts from Paul: According to Stanford neuroscientist Andrew Huberman, all health, longevity, and your daily m…
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Somatic Healing and a substance free life - Coach Jason with TJ Woodward
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45:37In this episode, Coach Jason welcomes TJ Woodward, renowned inspirational speaker, bestselling spiritual author, and revolutionary recovery expert for a heart-opening conversation on somatic healing and building a substance-free life. Together, they explore how trauma lives in the body, why traditional talk therapy isn’t always enough, and how soma…
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Boardrooms, Burnouts & Bourbon: Why Quitting Booze is the Ultimate Power Move
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43:43In this powerful episode of That Sober Guy Podcast, we dive into the high-stakes world of boardrooms, burnout, and bourbon-fueled business culture. Host Shane Ramer breaks down why quitting alcohol isn’t a setback—it’s a strategic advantage. From executive stress to workplace sobriety, discover how cutting booze can supercharge your focus, leadersh…
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