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Montgomery Smashing The Stigma

City of Montgomery, Ohio

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The statistics tell a clear story. The National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) reports that one in five Americans live with a mental health condition. With the support of our City Council, the City began a mental health initiative to help break the stigma. As a small local government, providing treatment for mental illness was not feasible. Still, the City believes we are responsible for being a conduit and connecting people with groups and solutions that are out there when they need it most.
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If you live with mental illness—or love someone who does—and you’re tired of sugar-coated wellness talk, this show is for you. Beat The Mental Health Out Of It! blends dark humor with real recovery so you feel seen, steadied, and a little lighter. We tell it like it is, so you don't have to. You’ll get: Lived-experience truth from “The DEFECTIVE Schizoaffective” (host) + grounded insight from "IndyPocket" (co-host and music therapist). Edgy, stigma-smashing and often, controversial conversat ...
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Divorce with a Twist

Shandy Arguelles

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In Divorce with a Twist, we SMASH the stigma of divorce and focus on how to move forward and live your best life 🌟 We offer straight talk on all things divorce and our episodes include live coaching, Q&A, and interviews. Join us for lots of inspo with NO judgment.
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The Maverick Show: Remote Entrepreneurship and World Travel

Matt Bowles: Digital Nomad & Full-Time Traveler Since 2013

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Meet diverse travelers and digital nomads from every continent who share their personal journey to location-independence as well as their reflections on identity, the power dynamics that shape our world, and how we can be more thoughtful, conscious travelers as we move through it. Hosted by Matt Bowles—your typical Irish-American hip hop DJ turned human rights activist turned location-independent entrepreneur turned minimalist world-traveler and podcaster—these in-depth conversations take pl ...
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The Mindful Banker

Wellbeing Capital Partners

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We interview people in financial services who balance being successful in their careers and looking after their wellbeing. The purpose is to promote positive role models who challenge the stereotype of long hours, high stress, being aggressive and living a life of excess. You'll hear examples of how people manage their time, sleep, exercise, relationships and management style. The show is presented by performance coach Andy Hix.
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If you work in healthcare — whether on the frontlines, as a scientist, or technologist looking to advance science and systems designed to improve lives — chances are you’re all too familiar with how confusing it can be to navigate the industry. On "For Startups, By Physicians," Inflect Health's Director of Operations Lindsay Kriger, MPH, shares insights into the process of selecting the right guidance for budding healthcare startups as well as tips and tricks for technologists looking to bre ...
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Welcome to our Perimenopause WTF?! podcast - brought to you by the perry community. In this podcast your we talk everything- and we mean EVERYTHING perimenopause. Our hosts and guests help us navigate through all our WTF perimenopause moments and ‘Is this normal??’ questions. We talk with perimenopause experts, thought leaders and inspirational voices of the community. To connect with other perimenopause warriors download our free perry app! You can find the link in our show notes.
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Asian Woman Festival Podcast

Asian Woman Festival

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Welcome to the Asian Woman Festival Podcast. We use our vibrant culture, conversation, and art to smash stereotypes and stigmas South Asian people are often judged by, so they can define their own version of personal success. Each week we discuss a different topic and feature the diverse journeys of South Asians from across the world. Our guests pass on their knowledge and lived experience to the listeners, and nothing is off-limits. So if you’re starved of the community you crave or want to ...
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SUCK IT UP

Mackenzie Clark

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As a former D1 athlete and now professional athlete, I know first-hand just how fulfilling and positive competitive sports can be. Personally, for most of my life, the court was where I felt happiest and most in my element. But I also know the toll this life can take on your self-worth, your identity and ego, and your overall mental and emotional well-being. The current climate tells athletes that their emotions, when displayed to the outside world, are a liability, when in reality, the key ...
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Rage Against The Vagine

Down The Hill Studios

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Rage Against the Vagine is a six-part podcast series from Em Rusciano about perimenopause, patriarchy, and the midlife medical gaslighting we’re done putting up with. This isn’t your decline…it’s your reckoning. Combining lived experience with insights from top menopause-informed doctors, researchers, and psychologists, this series gets honest about what's happening to our bodies and brains during perimenopause, and why so few of us were warned. Each episode dives into one of six big questio ...
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Welcome to the Dietitians Unplugged Podcast with Aaron Flores and Glenys Oyston. Join us as we explore the idea of health and wellness from a new perspective. Each episode we will discuss topics that we hope to help you improve your health, body image and fitness without obsessing on the scale or counting calories. We believe in Health at Every Size®, Intuitive Eating, and body positivity and we want to help you build the confidence to ditch the scale, and embrace your health without shaming ...
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In this episode, we sit down with Sandy Corrado, who shares her emotional journey of raising a child battling addiction. From sleepless nights and shattered trust to moments of hope and resilience, this candid conversation explores the raw realities, unexpected lessons, and the enduring strength of love in the face of struggle. Sandy participated i…
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Learn how to coordinate your travel plans with friends, exchange recommendations & connect around the world with Pangea. _____________________________ Subscribe to The Maverick Show’s Monday Minute Newsletterwhere I email you 3 short items of value to start each week that you canconsume in 60 seconds (all personal recommendations like the latest tr…
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Welcome to Perimenopause WTF!, brought to you by ⁠Perry⁠—the #1 perimenopause app and safe space for connection, support, and new friendships during the menopause transition. You’re not crazy, and you’re not alone! Download the free Perry App on ⁠Apple⁠ or ⁠Android⁠ and join our live expert talks, receive evidence-based education, connect with othe…
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In this episode of "Beat The Mental Health Out Of It!", we dive into the complex intersection of family trauma, mental health, and grief through an intimate mother-son conversation with Kim Wichman and host Nicholas Wichman. Discover how family dynamics are shaped by protective parenting in the wake of loss and the profound impact of childhood trau…
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Hear about living in China, Malaysia, Poland and Mexico as a Black Muslim woman & raising her son in multiple countries. _____________________________ Subscribe to The Maverick Show’s Monday Minute Newsletterwhere I email you 3 short items of value to start each week that you canconsume in 60 seconds (all personal recommendations like the latest tr…
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Learn about being a Black Muslim activist in the U.S., meeting Malcolm X’s daughter, moving abroad and living in Cairo. _____________________________ Subscribe to The Maverick Show’s Monday Minute Newsletterwhere I email you 3 short items of value to start each week that you can consume in 60 seconds (all personal recommendations like the latest tr…
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Welcome to Perimenopause WTF!, brought to you by ⁠Perry⁠—the #1 perimenopause app and safe space for connection, support, and new friendships during the menopause transition. You’re not crazy, and you’re not alone! Download the free Perry App on ⁠Apple⁠ or ⁠Android⁠ and join our live expert talks, receive evidence-based education, connect with othe…
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Gender dynamics, trauma, and preparedness: why many women excel in the police force, the emotional toll of critical incidents, and how public safety has drastically improved over the last several years. We talk perception vs. reality of danger, prevention limits with motivated offenders, lessons learned from past incidents, and the habits that prot…
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Hear highlights from digital nomading around Africa & the power of travel in learning about struggles against injustice. _____________________________ Subscribe to The Maverick Show’s Monday Minute Newsletter where I email you 3 short items of value to start each week that you can consume in 60 seconds (all personal recommendations like the latest …
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Learn how to leave your 9-5 job and build a fulfilling life of long-term world travel rooted in a supportive community. _____________________________ Subscribe to TheMaverick Show’s Monday Minute Newsletterwhere I email you 3 short items of value to start each week that you can consume in 60 seconds (all personal recommendations like the latest tra…
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You’ve raged, you’ve cried, you’ve laughed and now it’s time for the warm down. In this unscripted season finale, host Em Rusciano opens a “time capsule” recorded five months before the series began, revealing her original vision and the challenges she anticipated. She gets honest about the personal toll of making the podcast, the biggest surprises…
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Welcome to Perimenopause WTF!, brought to you by ⁠Perry⁠—the #1 perimenopause app and safe space for connection, support, and new friendships during the menopause transition. You’re not crazy, and you’re not alone! Download the free Perry App on ⁠Apple⁠ or ⁠Android⁠ and join our live expert talks, receive evidence-based education, connect with othe…
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In this fix-it episode of Rage Against the Vagine, host Em Rusciano takes aim at the systems that were never built with women and AFAB people in mind, and asks how do we actually fix them. From healthcare to workplaces, research to education, Em unpacks the structural failures that keep perimenopause invisible and undervalued. Alongside voices from…
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Law enforcement meets real-world mental health. Training intimidation, what police authority really allows (and doesn’t), and how officers manage stress in high-pressure calls. A candid, on-the-ground conversation about domestic violence cases, victim cooperation, bias, and community relations—humanizing the badge without sugarcoating the system. E…
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Hear from the author of my most recommended book for travelers: Beyond Guilt Trips: Mindful Travel in an Unequal World. _____________________________ Subscribe to The Maverick Show’s Monday Minute Newsletter where I email you 3 short items of value to start each week that you can consume in 60 seconds (all personal recommendations like the latest t…
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Learn about Indian-American identity, the value of critical pedagogy, and making meaningful connections in West Africa. _____________________________ Subscribe to The Maverick Show’s Monday Minute Newsletterwhere I email you 3 short items of value to start each week that you can consume in 60 seconds (all personal recommendations like the latest tr…
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Ever walked out of a doctor’s office brushed off, told to lose weight, or handed a script you didn’t ask for? You’re not alone. In this episode, host Em Rusciano unpacks the messy reality of trying to get help in a medical system that wasn’t built for perimenopause. With raw stories from the Rage Committee and insights from leading GPs, specialists…
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Matt Bowles is interviewed by Yulia Denisyuk about Palestine and action items you can take to help stop the genocide. _____________________________ Subscribe to The Maverick Show’s Monday Minute Newsletterwhere I email you 3 short items of value to start each week that you can consume in 60 seconds (all personal recommendations like the latest trav…
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This episode of Rage Against the Vagine is for anyone who has ever looked in the mirror and thought, “Why don’t I feel like myself anymore?” Host Em Rusciano sits down with leading experts to unpack the hormonal and neurobiological chaos of perimenopause, from brain fog and emotional outbursts, to the slow unravelling of old identities and coping s…
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Alcohol is the most dangerous drug most of us normalize. Recovery is daily and relentless—but it’s how you get your life back. A candid mental health episode about what alcoholism really costs, losing your main coping skill to injury, life changes that isolate you, and what it takes to start over when this drug destroys your life. Episode focus: al…
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Adulthood after childhood trauma: a suicide attempt, single motherhood (with four kids), domestic abuse, a devastating divorce, custody and court battles, and what actually helped. A candid mental health episode with trauma-recovery tools, boundaries, and co-parenting realities with an abusive ex-partner. Episode focus: rebuilding after a life of t…
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Learn what you can do to combat environmental destruction and human rights abuses in the coffee industry staring today. _____________________________ Subscribe to The Maverick Show’s Monday Minute Newsletter where I email you 3 short items of value to start each week that you can consume in 60 seconds (all personal recommendations like the latest t…
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In this episode, host Em Rusciano dives into the silence, shame, and broken systems that have left half the population unprepared for perimenopause. We explore the historical and cultural reasons behind the lack of information, from medical paternalism and misogyny, to workplaces not designed for women. The episode features honest conversations abo…
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In this episode, we delve into how sexual assault, childhood abuse, and early dissociation shape trust, identity, and coping mechanisms in trauma recovery—a survivor’s poignant story shared by Kristi Morris. Join us for a candid discussion on the importance of language and validation in healing, and learn how finding safety is essential in navigati…
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Hear stories about standing up for human rights around the world and struggling for truth, accountability and justice. _____________________________ Subscribe to The Maverick Show’s Monday Minute Newsletterwhere I email you 3 short items of value to start each week that you can consume in 60 seconds (all personal recommendations like the latest tra…
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Think perimenopause is just hot flushes? THINK. AGAIN. In this episode, host Em Rusciano and a powerhouse lineup of doctors and experts unpack what’s really going on in your body… because, get this, there are hormone receptors every-f*cking-where! We’re talking body-wide chemical chaos, brain rewiring, and the weird, blindsiding symptoms that make …
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Learn about traveling the world as a deafblind Latina—salsa dancing, sumo-wrestling and becoming a disability advocate. _____________________________ Subscribe to The Maverick Show’s Monday Minute Newsletter where I email you 3 short items of value to start each week that you can consume in 60 seconds (all personal recommendations like the latest t…
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Welcome to the first full episode of Rage Against the Vagine. We originally planned to start with the symptoms and the science, but after connecting with our Rage Committee, we realised we had to start by breaking the silence. The most important thing you told us you needed: connection and to feel seen. In this episode, host Em Rusciano is joined b…
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Before we dive headfirst into the chaos of perimenopause, patriarchy and medical gaslighting, this prologue is your 101 guide to Rage Against the Vagine - the six-part podcast series from Em Rusciano that’s here to help you feel less alone and a lot more informed. Think of this episode as your pre-game warm-up: what the podcast’s about, why we made…
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Hear stories from visiting the occupied West Bank, being sexually harassed in Guatemala & founding the “Queen of Trips” _____________________________ Subscribe to The Maverick Show’s Monday Minute Newsletter where I email you 3 short items of value to start each week that you can consume in 60 seconds (all personal recommendations like the latest t…
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So many lives and families are touched by addiction. The City of Montgomery and the Church of the Savior have assembled a panel of five individuals whose lives have been impacted by addiction. Our panelists will share their powerful and compelling journeys to help everyone understand addiction, the challenges of recognizing it, treatment, and the j…
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Welcome to Perimenopause WTF!, brought to you by Perry—the #1 perimenopause app and safe space for connection, support, and new friendships during the menopause transition. You’re not crazy, and you’re not alone! Download the free Perry App on Apple or Android and join our live expert talks, receive evidence-based education, connect with other wome…
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Hear about living in Escobar-Era Medellin, Surviving Cancer & Leaving an Abusive Relationship to Solo-Travel the World. _____________________________ Subscribe to The Maverick Show’s Monday Minute Newsletter where I email you 3 short items of value to start each week that you can consume in 60 seconds (all personal recommendations like the latest t…
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Hear stories from Brazil, Japan, Serbia and get tips on budget travel, minimalist packing, and monetizing travel content. _____________________________ Subscribe to The Maverick Show’s Monday Minute Newsletterwhere I email you 3 short items of value to start each week that you canconsume in 60 seconds (all personal recommendations like the latest t…
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In this thought-provoking episode, we delve into men’s mental health and the intersection with toxic masculinity and feminism. Join us as we uncover the critical issues of suicide risk and the strengths that men carry, challenging the notion that "toxic" equates to masculine. This candid conversation opens the door to emotional containers, respect,…
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Hear Latina-solo-travel stories from Guatemala, Sweden, Colombia, Easter Island, Bolivia, Madagascar, Spain and Vietnam. _____________________________ Subscribe to The Maverick Show’s ⁠Monday Minute Newsletter⁠where I email you 3 short items of value to start each week that you canconsume in 60 seconds (all personal recommendations like the latest …
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Learn about the similarities between Colombian and Botswana culture, and how to take a life-changing camping safari. _____________________________ Subscribe to The Maverick Show’s Monday Minute Newsletterwhere I email you 3 short items of value to start each week that you canconsume in 60 seconds (all personal recommendations like the latest travel…
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In this episode, we dive into the intersection of living with schizophrenia and the role of creativity emerging from psychosis. Join us for a raw, candid conversation with Rachel Star Withers as we explore the emotional toll of stigma, suicidal ideation, and finding meaning through your passions. This discussion highlights the challenges of navigat…
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Learn about the largest festival in human history that happens once every 144 years, and how to become a remote writer. _____________________________ Subscribe to The Maverick Show’s Monday Minute Newsletterwhere I email you 3 short items of value to start each week that you canconsume in 60 seconds (all personal recommendations like the latest tra…
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Hear stories from traveling the world, living in Mexico, and how losing a job led to building a thriving remote business. _____________________________ Subscribe to The Maverick Show’s Monday Minute Newsletterwhere I email you 3 short items of value to start each week that you canconsume in 60 seconds (all personal recommendations like the latest t…
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Explore the intersection of faith and mental health in this candid episode, where we discuss how to build a personal spiritual path that honors your journey without the constraints of judgment or societal expectations. From examining the balance of faith versus performance to cultivating a community without conformity, we dive deep into practices t…
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Hear stories of underwater mailboxes, treehouse hotels, volcano boarding & meeting a 98-year-old Filipina tattoo artist. _____________________________ Subscribe to The Maverick Show’s Monday Minute Newsletterwhere I email you 3 short items of value to start each week that you canconsume in 60 seconds (all personal recommendations like the latest tr…
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Learn about growing up in Argentina during the 2001 economic collapse and then traveling the world solo since 2009. _____________________________ Subscribe to The Maverick Show’s Monday Minute Newsletterwhere I email you 3 short items of value to start each week that you canconsume in 60 seconds (all personal recommendations like the latest travel …
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In part 2 of this interview Elsie Paulino starts off describing what she loves about Puerto Escondido and Guanajuato, Mexico, before giving tips on what to eat in New York City. _____________________________ Subscribe to The Maverick Show’s Monday Minute Newsletter where I email you 3 short items of value to start each week that you canconsume in 6…
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In this episode, we delve into the complexities of navigating shadow work and managing dangerous urges through safe expression and guided exploration, while staunchly opposing exploitation. We openly discuss themes of consent, boundaries, and the importance of seeking professional help when faced with overwhelming feelings—highlighting that glamori…
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Welcome to Perimenopause WTF!, brought to you by Perry—the #1 perimenopause app and safe space for connection, support, and new friendships during the menopause transition. You’re not crazy, and you’re definitely not alone! Download the free Perry App on Apple or Android and join our live expert talks, receive evidence-based education, connect with…
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In this compelling episode of "Beat The Mental Health Out Of It!", we explore how acceptance, accountability, and friendship serve as catalysts for personal growth. Discover how to own your truths, embrace your regrets, and choose repair over drama. We dive into the impact of good versus harmful teachers, the negative influence of mentors on relati…
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Hear an Afro-Dominican perspective on Sicily, Vienna, Sri Lanka, India, Strasbourg, the Paris Olympics, Mexico & Vietnam. _____________________________ Subscribe to The Maverick Show’s Monday Minute Newsletterwhere I email you 3 short items of value to start each week that you canconsume in 60 seconds (all personal recommendations like the latest t…
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Send us a text Remember when your sport was just fun? No stress, no ranking spot on the line, no pressure from internal or external sources... just pure and natural fun. In today's episode, I sit down with Sion James, whose name you may recognize as part of the starting five from this past season's Duke men's basketball team. Sion helped lead the t…
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