Moms Overcoming Overwhelm | Decluttering Tips, Declutter, Systems, Routines for Moms, Home Organization

Emily McDermott | I Help Moms Declutter and Get Organized

*TOP 1% PODCAST FOR MOMS* I help moms declutter their homes, heads, and hearts. Hey there, mama. Are you tired of all the STUFF crowding your home, calendar, and mind? Do you wish you could say goodbye to the endless to-do list running around in your head, while you’re running around in the middle of the mess? Want to declutter but don’t know where to start? Are your dreams buried under piles of toys and laundry? Welcome to Moms Overcoming Overwhelm, where you will find proven and practical solutions to declutter your home, head, and heart. If you’re ready to reclaim your precious resources of time, energy, attention, and focus and create the motherhood and life you want on YOUR terms - this podcast is for you. Hi, I’m Emily - a wife, #boymom, and simplicity seeker. I struggled to get pregnant and felt completely overwhelmed - until I discovered decluttering could create the physical and emotional space I needed to become a mom. Now, two kids later, I’ve transformed my life and motherhood by developing simple systems around decluttering, capsule wardrobes, kids stuff, cleaning and tidying, meal planning, time management, and more- and I can’t wait to share them with you! If you’re ready to reclaim the time and energy you crave, be present with your kids, and finally enjoy the life and motherhood you SO deserve - let’s kick overwhelm to the curb, shall we? Grab your lukewarm coffee, your notebook and pen, and clear off some counter space! Let’s do this. *** I help moms declutter their homes, heads, and hearts. Contact - > info@simplebyemmy.com Podcast -> www.simplebyemmy.com/podcast Learn -> www.simplebyemmy.com/resources  Connect -> Join our free Facebook group Decluttering Tips and Support for Overwhelmed Moms Instagram -> @simplebyemmy and @momsovercomingoverwhelm   *** Don’t Know Where to Start? *** 5 Steps to Overcome Overwhelm -> https://simplebyemmy.com/5steps/ 5 Mindset Shifts for Decluttering -> https://simplebyemmy.com/mindset/   Wanna work with me to kick overwhelm to the curb, mama? There are three options for you! Step 1: Join a supportive community of moms plus decluttering challenges to keep you on track at the free Facebook group Decluttering Tips and Support for Overwhelmed Moms at www.tinyurl.com/momsovercomingoverwhelm Step 2: Become an Insider by receiving the weekly Decluttering Tips and Resources for Overwhelmed Moms newsletter at https://pages.simplebyemmy.com/profile Step 3: Get more personalized support with in-person or virtual decluttering coaching! www.simplebyemmy.com/coaching

  1. 3 DAYS AGO

    205 // Master the Mundane: Thriving as a Mom with ADHD - with Amy Marie Hann

    If you’re a mom with ADHD (or parenting kids with ADHD), daily life can feel like constant overcommitment, burnout, and chaos. But what if instead of pushing harder, you learned to strategically parent your brain? In this conversation, I’m joined by Amy Marie Hann—author of Master the Mundane: How to Manage Your Life, Home, and Family as a Mom with ADHD which comes out September 10, 2025. Diagnosed at five with ADHD and raising three neurodivergent kids, Amy brings both lived experience and practical strategies for building rhythms that actually work for the ADHD brain. Together we talk about: The differences between the boredom zone, depletion zone, ADHD burnout, and activation zone—and how to recognize which one you’re in Why urgency feels motivating but creates unnecessary chaos in everyday life (and what to do instead) What “executive function capacity” is, and how to “budget” it like a bank account How to use the Daily 3 to keep life moving even on burnout or low-energy days A realistic plan for balancing novelty with capacity so you don’t overcommit How to ditch “rage decluttering” and instead create sustainable habits for your home If you’ve ever felt like your ADHD brain is working against you, this episode will help you see that it’s not broken - it just needs the right strategies and support to thrive.   About Amy: Amy Marie Hann is the author of Master the Mundane: How to Manage Your Life, Home, and Family as a Mom with ADHD. Diagnosed with ADHD at age five, she’s now a mom of three, a foster and adoptive parent, and a homeschooling mom who has navigated life with ADHD alongside her husband, kids, dad, and sister. Amy believes the ADHD brain is uniquely designed to bring good to the world—and that the greatest gift moms can give their ADHD kids is modeling what it looks like to thrive. Resources Mentioned: Connect with Amy on her website, Instagram, and pre-order her new book (so you can get all the fun free gifts!) Learn more about the Master the Mundane Course + Community Related Episodes: Episode 124: The Rise of ADHD in Women and How to Be More Productive When Focus is a Challenge - with Alicia Cohen Episode 192: Get (and Stay) Organized as a Mom with ADHD - with Jaclyn Paul Episode 199: You’re Not Failing! How Moms with ADHD Need to Approach Decluttering Differently - with Stacey Hutson and Stephanie Sprenger from The Mother Plus Podcast *** I help moms declutter their homes, heads, and hearts. Contact - > info@simplebyemmy.com  Podcast -> https://www.simplebyemmy.com/podcast Learn -> https://www.simplebyemmy.com/resources Connect -> Join our free Facebook group Decluttering Tips and Support for Overwhelmed Moms Instagram -> @simplebyemmy and @momsovercomingoverwhelm   *** Don't Know Where to Start? *** 5 Steps to Overcome Overwhelm -> https://simplebyemmy.com/5steps/ 5 Mindset Shifts for Decluttering -> https://simplebyemmy.com/mindset/   Wanna work with me to kick overwhelm to the curb, mama? There are three options for you! Step 1: Join a supportive community of moms plus decluttering challenges to keep you on track at the free Facebook group Decluttering Tips and Support for Overwhelmed Moms Step 2: Sign up for the weekly Decluttering Tips and Resources for Overwhelmed Moms Newsletter and see samples here: https://pages.simplebyemmy.com/profile Step 3: Get more personalized support with in-person or virtual decluttering and organization coaching! https://www.simplebyemmy.com/coaching

    42 min
  2. 21 AUG

    204 // Hate to Feel Wasteful? 3 Ways You Brain Tricks You Into Keeping What You Don’t Need

    Do you struggle to let go of things because you see a potential use for them? Do you keep things in your house because you don’t want them ending up in the landfill? While our desire not to be wasteful is often rooted in positive values such as resourcefulness, frugality, and environmental responsibility, there are three cognitive biases that skew these values to cause us to hold onto what is no longer serving us. In today’s episode, we’ll dive into them and teach you how to reframe your thoughts so you can make decluttering easier. Resources Mentioned: Find your local Buy Nothing group I was inspired by the book The Hoarder In You by Dr. Robin Zasio when preparing this episode. Related Episodes: Episode 157: 7 Cognitive Biases That Cause Clutter (and What Do Do About Them) Episode 129: Stop Believing These 10 Myths and Get Back on Track with Decluttering Episode 10: The MOST Challenging Type of Clutter for Moms! 4 Kinds of Aspirational Clutter and How to Finally Let Go *** I help moms declutter their homes, heads, and hearts. Contact - > info@simplebyemmy.com  Podcast -> https://www.simplebyemmy.com/podcast Learn -> https://www.simplebyemmy.com/resources Connect -> Join our free Facebook group Decluttering Tips and Support for Overwhelmed Moms Instagram -> @simplebyemmy and @momsovercomingoverwhelm   *** Don't Know Where to Start? *** 5 Steps to Overcome Overwhelm -> https://simplebyemmy.com/5steps/ 5 Mindset Shifts for Decluttering -> https://simplebyemmy.com/mindset/   Wanna work with me to kick overwhelm to the curb, mama? There are three options for you! Step 1: Join a supportive community of moms plus decluttering challenges to keep you on track at the free Facebook group Decluttering Tips and Support for Overwhelmed Moms Step 2: Sign up for the weekly Decluttering Tips and Resources for Overwhelmed Moms Newsletter and see samples here: https://pages.simplebyemmy.com/profile Step 3: Get more personalized support with in-person or virtual decluttering and organization coaching! https://www.simplebyemmy.com/coaching

    15 min
  3. 14 AUG

    203 // Is Kids’ Stuff Taking Over Your House? Top Tips for Getting Your Family Involved with Decluttering - with Laura Forbes Carlin

    Do you feel like your kids’ stuff is overflowing into every area of your home? Do you want to get them on board with decluttering in an age-appropriate way but don’t know where to start? Do you want to stop nagging your family to put their laundry IN the hamper and actually hang their coats rather than throwing them on the floor? Laura Forbes Carlin is my special guest today, offering a ton of practical guidance on how to get kids involved in decluttering and to create a peaceful home that supports you. She is the co-founder of inspiredeverydayliving.com, an online resource for creating a life you love through the process of creating a home you love. She is the co-author of the books Decluttering for Parents: Create Space for More Joy, Love, & Connection and Declutter & Manifest: A 52 Week Workbook To Create A Home And Life You Love. Her passion for decluttering and organizing began when she was nine years old. For the past twenty years, she has been providing tips, inspiration, and step by step guidance to her community for how to make simple changes in your home to create positive change in your life. Resources Mentioned: Connect with Laura on her website and Instagram Check out her books Decluttering for Parents: Create Space for More Joy, Love, & Connection, Declutter & Manifest: A 52 Week Workbook To Create A Home And Life You Love, and Clutter-Free Parenting: Making Space In Your Home For The Magic of Childhood And The Joy of Parenthood Simplicity Parenting by Kim John Payne I Give You Permission to Throw Away Your Yearbook The Western Guide to Feng Shui by Terah Kathryn Collins   Related Episodes: Check out the Kids & Family playlist which includes my best episodes about how to get your kids and family members on board with decluttering! To listen to the episodes in your favorite podcast player: 1. Click on the red “Subscribe” button 2. Click on the red “Subscribe on podcast apps” button 3. Click on the “Continue” button 4. Select your podcast app (i.e. Apple Podcasts) 5. Complete prompts to Follow Show to follow the playlist *** I help moms declutter their homes, heads, and hearts. Contact - > info@simplebyemmy.com  Podcast -> https://www.simplebyemmy.com/podcast Learn -> https://www.simplebyemmy.com/resources Connect -> Join our free Facebook group Decluttering Tips and Support for Overwhelmed Moms Instagram -> @simplebyemmy and @momsovercomingoverwhelm   *** Don't Know Where to Start? *** 5 Steps to Overcome Overwhelm -> https://simplebyemmy.com/5steps/ 5 Mindset Shifts for Decluttering -> https://simplebyemmy.com/mindset/   Wanna work with me to kick overwhelm to the curb, mama? There are three options for you! Step 1: Join a supportive community of moms plus decluttering challenges to keep you on track at the free Facebook group Decluttering Tips and Support for Overwhelmed Moms Step 2: Sign up for the weekly Decluttering Tips and Resources for Overwhelmed Moms Newsletter and see samples here: https://pages.simplebyemmy.com/profile Step 3: Get more personalized support with in-person or virtual decluttering and organization coaching! https://www.simplebyemmy.com/coaching

    43 min
  4. 7 AUG

    BONUS EPISODE: Coffee & Tea with Michelle Byrd and Emily McDermott (M&E) Episode 4

    I’m excited to bring you this bonus episode with my friend Michelle Byrd from The Busy Vibrant Mom podcast and a regular guest on Moms Overcoming Overwhelm. It’s the fourth episode of Coffee and Tea with M&E! We talk about what didn’t work this week, how we pivoted, what things we are excited about, and things that made us laugh! In this episode we discuss: how “lowering the bar” on summer expectations can help us enjoy the season more finding the balance between structure and summer relaxation to keep kids happy gently transitioning out of summer and into back-to-school routines with ease and much more! Hope you enjoy this honest conversation between two moms who GET IT!   *** I help moms declutter their homes, heads, and hearts. Contact - > info@simplebyemmy.com  Podcast -> https://www.simplebyemmy.com/podcast Learn -> https://www.simplebyemmy.com/resources Connect -> Join our free Facebook group Decluttering Tips and Support for Overwhelmed Moms Instagram -> @simplebyemmy and @momsovercomingoverwhelm   *** Don't Know Where to Start? *** 5 Steps to Overcome Overwhelm -> https://simplebyemmy.com/5steps/ 5 Mindset Shifts for Decluttering -> https://simplebyemmy.com/mindset/   Wanna work with me to kick overwhelm to the curb, mama? There are three options for you! Step 1: Join a supportive community of moms plus decluttering challenges to keep you on track at the free Facebook group Decluttering Tips and Support for Overwhelmed Moms Step 2: Sign up for the weekly Decluttering Tips and Resources for Overwhelmed Moms Newsletter and see samples here: https://pages.simplebyemmy.com/profile Step 3: Get more personalized support with in-person or virtual decluttering and organization coaching! https://www.simplebyemmy.com/coaching

    36 min
  5. 31 JUL

    202 // Say Goodbye to Survival Mode as an Overwhelmed Mom! Become More Resilient Using the Power of Neuroplasticity - with Lisa Roers

    If you are an overwhelmed mom who feels like she’s deep in the trenches of survival mode, are reacting to your kids and spouse in a way that doesn’t make you proud, and feel like you’re constantly putting out fires - today’s podcast episode is for you. My guest is Lisa Roers - CEO of the Sunshine Cafe Podcast and Leading LIFE Online Coaching Services. She is a disciple of Jesus, a wife, a mom, a professional musician and a Certified Agile Coach, Certified Life coach, a Podcaster, and keynote speaker. We talk about: the impact that constant “reactive mode” is having on your physical and emotional health, as well as your relationships simple, practical ways we can get out of overwhelm and become more resilient to change why the uncomfortable feeling of learning something new is critical to resilience and the role that neuroplasticity plays Lisa is passionate about helping people find the clarity they crave and teaching people how to become their best self-advocate for all areas of life - and it shines through in this conversation.  Resources Mentioned: Connect with Lisa on her website, podcast, YouTube, Facebook, and Instagram E-mail her at lisa@lisaroers.com Grab her free 5 Ways to Fast Guide My interview on Lisa's podcast Related Episodes: Episode 2: 3 Major Causes of Overwhelm and How to Overcome Them Episode 45: The 3 Levels of Overwhelm with Jessica Jackson from Thriving in Motherhood Podcast Episode 97: Stuck in a Cycle of Overwhelm and Burnout? Break Free and Take Control With my 6-Step S.I.M.P.L.E. Method   *** I help moms declutter their homes, heads, and hearts. Contact - > info@simplebyemmy.com  Podcast -> https://www.simplebyemmy.com/podcast Learn -> https://www.simplebyemmy.com/resources Connect -> Join our free Facebook group Decluttering Tips and Support for Overwhelmed Moms Instagram -> @simplebyemmy and @momsovercomingoverwhelm   *** Don't Know Where to Start? *** 5 Steps to Overcome Overwhelm -> https://simplebyemmy.com/5steps/ 5 Mindset Shifts for Decluttering -> https://simplebyemmy.com/mindset/   Wanna work with me to kick overwhelm to the curb, mama? There are three options for you! Step 1: Join a supportive community of moms plus decluttering challenges to keep you on track at the free Facebook group Decluttering Tips and Support for Overwhelmed Moms Step 2: Sign up for the weekly Decluttering Tips and Resources for Overwhelmed Moms Newsletter and see samples here: https://pages.simplebyemmy.com/profile Step 3: Get more personalized support with in-person or virtual decluttering and organization coaching! https://www.simplebyemmy.com/coaching

    35 min
  6. 24 JUL

    201 // Declutter and Organize Your Craft/Hobby Room (Room-by-Room Series)

    We are wrapping up the Room-by-Room Series by focusing on the craft/hobby room (or area if you don’t have a dedicated room!) We’ll go through my five step CRAFT process to help you declutter and organize. Let’s do this! Resources Mentioned: Trashie.io for fabric scrap recycling Find a local Mom.Co group Find a Creative Reuse Center near you Find a local Buy Nothing group   Related Episodes: Episode 10: The MOST Challenging Type of Clutter for Moms! 4 Kinds of Aspirational Clutter and How to Finally Let Go Episode 6: The EASIEST Way to Declutter Any Space in Your Home! Episode 174: Declutter Your Home with my TRANSFORM Method! Listen to the Room-by-Room playlist *** I help moms declutter their homes, heads, and hearts. Contact - > info@simplebyemmy.com  Podcast -> https://www.simplebyemmy.com/podcast Learn -> https://www.simplebyemmy.com/resources Connect -> Join our free Facebook group Decluttering Tips and Support for Overwhelmed Moms Instagram -> @simplebyemmy and @momsovercomingoverwhelm   *** Don't Know Where to Start? *** 5 Steps to Overcome Overwhelm -> https://simplebyemmy.com/5steps/ 5 Mindset Shifts for Decluttering -> https://simplebyemmy.com/mindset/   Wanna work with me to kick overwhelm to the curb, mama? There are three options for you! Step 1: Join a supportive community of moms plus decluttering challenges to keep you on track at the free Facebook group Decluttering Tips and Support for Overwhelmed Moms Step 2: Sign up for the weekly Decluttering Tips and Resources for Overwhelmed Moms Newsletter and see samples here: https://pages.simplebyemmy.com/profile Step 3: Get more personalized support with in-person or virtual decluttering and organization coaching! https://www.simplebyemmy.com/coaching

    14 min
  7. 17 JUL

    200 // How to be Busy Well (Even When Life is Chaotic) - with Rachelle Crawford from Abundant Life with Less

    If you’re in a busy season or anticipate one coming up soon, or just want to know how to approach busy seasons that come out of nowhere without getting overwhelmed, this conversation is for you! Rachelle Crawford from Abundant Life with Less and the author of Messy Minimalism, is on the podcast to chat about her new book How to Be Busy: Unhurried Living Even When Your Calendar is Chaotic. In addition to writing, Rachelle is a registered nurse and works as a school nurse at the school her children attend. She lives in Michigan with her husband and three children. We discuss: ⏰ the critical difference between being busy and hurried and why it matters ⏰ why seasonality and capacity are integral to how we experience our days, and something most time management books overlook ⏰ how to “bubble wrap” our busy seasons to experience peace ⏰ Rachelle’s 5-step busy protocol that helps you approach any busy season with ease.   Resources Mentioned: ** 200th Episode Book Giveaway**! In celebration of the 200th episode of the Moms Overcoming Overwhelm podcast and Rachelle’s new book, I will be giving away a copy of How to Be Busy: Unhurried Living Even When Your Calendar is Chaotic. To enter the giveaway, please leave a 5-star written review in Apple Podcasts (only if you haven’t left one before) OR share it with a friend via text or social media! Screen shot the review BEFORE you submit (as it can take a few days to show up in Apple Podcasts) OR after you share with your friend and e-mail me at info@simplebyemmy.com before 8 PM EST on Tuesday, July 22nd to be eligible.   Good luck!   Connect with Rachelle on Instagram or on her blog, Abundant Life With Less   Related Episodes:   Episode 72: Declutter Your Schedule for a More Intentional Motherhood with Sasha Star Robertson Episode 136: 3 Time Management Tips to Get More Done This Summer (Even With Kids At Home) - with Michelle Byrd from The Busy Vibrant Mom Episode 166: Why Compassionate Time Management Matters - with Kendra Adachi from The Lazy Genius *** I help moms declutter their homes, heads, and hearts. Contact - > info@simplebyemmy.com  Podcast -> https://www.simplebyemmy.com/podcast Learn -> https://www.simplebyemmy.com/resources Connect -> Join our free Facebook group Decluttering Tips and Support for Overwhelmed Moms Instagram -> @simplebyemmy and @momsovercomingoverwhelm   *** Don't Know Where to Start? *** 5 Steps to Overcome Overwhelm -> https://simplebyemmy.com/5steps/ 5 Mindset Shifts for Decluttering -> https://simplebyemmy.com/mindset/   Wanna work with me to kick overwhelm to the curb, mama? There are three options for you! Step 1: Join a supportive community of moms plus decluttering challenges to keep you on track at the free Facebook group Decluttering Tips and Support for Overwhelmed Moms Step 2: Sign up for the weekly Decluttering Tips and Resources for Overwhelmed Moms Newsletter and see samples here: https://pages.simplebyemmy.com/profile Step 3: Get more personalized support with in-person or virtual decluttering and organization coaching! https://www.simplebyemmy.com/coaching

    31 min
  8. 10 JUL

    199 // You’re Not Failing! How Moms with ADHD Need to Approach Decluttering Differently - with Stacey Hutson and Stephanie Sprenger from The Mother Plus Podcast

    If you are a mom with ADHD who constantly feels like she’s failing when it comes to managing your home, this episode is for you. In Episode 199 I’m chatting with Stacey Hutson and Stephanie Sprenger, two ADHD moms of four girls ages 4-18 are the hosts of the Mother Plus podcast, a podcast for moms with ADHD--for "too much" moms who feel like they are failing at motherhood and don't want to fail anymore. We talk about how ADHD brains experience clutter differently, how to work with your brain when it’s wired for interest rather than importance, and the critical foundation you NEED to have in place before you start decluttering. Resources Mentioned: Connect with Stacey and Steph on Instagram, join the ADHD Moms Club, and listen to the Mother Plus podcast Related Episodes: Episode 192: Get (and Stay) Organized as a Mom with ADHD - with Jaclyn Paul Episode 124: The Rise of ADHD in Women and How to Be More Productive When Focus is a Challenge - with Alicia Cohen Episode 156: Simple Chore Systems for Neurodivergent Moms (and Kids!) with Kelly Briggs from Simple Home Mom *** I help moms declutter their homes, heads, and hearts. Contact - > info@simplebyemmy.com  Podcast -> https://www.simplebyemmy.com/podcast Learn -> https://www.simplebyemmy.com/resources Connect -> Join our free Facebook group Decluttering Tips and Support for Overwhelmed Moms Instagram -> @simplebyemmy and @momsovercomingoverwhelm   *** Don't Know Where to Start? *** 5 Steps to Overcome Overwhelm -> https://simplebyemmy.com/5steps/ 5 Mindset Shifts for Decluttering -> https://simplebyemmy.com/mindset/   Wanna work with me to kick overwhelm to the curb, mama? There are three options for you! Step 1: Join a supportive community of moms plus decluttering challenges to keep you on track at the free Facebook group Decluttering Tips and Support for Overwhelmed Moms Step 2: Sign up for the weekly Decluttering Tips and Resources for Overwhelmed Moms Newsletter and see samples here: https://pages.simplebyemmy.com/profile Step 3: Get more personalized support with in-person or virtual decluttering and organization coaching! https://www.simplebyemmy.com/coaching

    45 min

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*TOP 1% PODCAST FOR MOMS* I help moms declutter their homes, heads, and hearts. Hey there, mama. Are you tired of all the STUFF crowding your home, calendar, and mind? Do you wish you could say goodbye to the endless to-do list running around in your head, while you’re running around in the middle of the mess? Want to declutter but don’t know where to start? Are your dreams buried under piles of toys and laundry? Welcome to Moms Overcoming Overwhelm, where you will find proven and practical solutions to declutter your home, head, and heart. If you’re ready to reclaim your precious resources of time, energy, attention, and focus and create the motherhood and life you want on YOUR terms - this podcast is for you. Hi, I’m Emily - a wife, #boymom, and simplicity seeker. I struggled to get pregnant and felt completely overwhelmed - until I discovered decluttering could create the physical and emotional space I needed to become a mom. Now, two kids later, I’ve transformed my life and motherhood by developing simple systems around decluttering, capsule wardrobes, kids stuff, cleaning and tidying, meal planning, time management, and more- and I can’t wait to share them with you! If you’re ready to reclaim the time and energy you crave, be present with your kids, and finally enjoy the life and motherhood you SO deserve - let’s kick overwhelm to the curb, shall we? Grab your lukewarm coffee, your notebook and pen, and clear off some counter space! Let’s do this. *** I help moms declutter their homes, heads, and hearts. Contact - > info@simplebyemmy.com Podcast -> www.simplebyemmy.com/podcast Learn -> www.simplebyemmy.com/resources  Connect -> Join our free Facebook group Decluttering Tips and Support for Overwhelmed Moms Instagram -> @simplebyemmy and @momsovercomingoverwhelm   *** Don’t Know Where to Start? *** 5 Steps to Overcome Overwhelm -> https://simplebyemmy.com/5steps/ 5 Mindset Shifts for Decluttering -> https://simplebyemmy.com/mindset/   Wanna work with me to kick overwhelm to the curb, mama? There are three options for you! Step 1: Join a supportive community of moms plus decluttering challenges to keep you on track at the free Facebook group Decluttering Tips and Support for Overwhelmed Moms at www.tinyurl.com/momsovercomingoverwhelm Step 2: Become an Insider by receiving the weekly Decluttering Tips and Resources for Overwhelmed Moms newsletter at https://pages.simplebyemmy.com/profile Step 3: Get more personalized support with in-person or virtual decluttering coaching! www.simplebyemmy.com/coaching

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