Wu Wei Wisdom Podcast

Wu Wei Wisdom
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The Wu Wei Wisdom Podcast is a weekly conversation about life challenges and life lessons, emotional and spiritual health issues, and tools to help you live in effortless flow - ‘wu wei’. The ancient Taoist principle of wu wei is little understood in the West, and we believe it’s the secret to health and happiness in modern life! Your hosts are David James Lees, an ordained Taoist monk, emotional and spiritual health teacher and consultant, and Alexandra Lees, a mindset and business coach. If you are suffering from emotional pain, stress or depression; struggling with self-criticism or self-doubt; seeking a more satisfying life balance, relationships or career; or searching for a deeper sense of meaning and fulfilment in your life - you are not alone. We want to help you better understand yourself, regain control of your mind, body, and emotions, and inspire you to reconnect with your true self and purpose. Each episode blends spiritual and philosophical ideas and insight with our real-life professional experience supporting clients worldwide. New episodes every Saturday.  ~ Learn more about us, our online consultations and events, and visit our shop here: www.wuweiwisdom.com  ~ Subscribe to our show on YouTube  ~ Join our Wu Wei Wisdom Community Facebook Group  ~ Follow us on Instagram @wuweiwisdom

  1. 1d ago

    A Guided Meditation for Inner Child Integration - When Healing Turns Into Freedom

    A calming meditation to help you move beyond emotional struggle and soften into trust, ease, and natural self-leadership - with Taoist monk and teacher, David James Lees.  In this guided meditation, David gently leads you through the transition from Inner Child healing into emotional integration and authentic inner peace. Inspired by Taoist wisdom, this meditation helps you release constant self-monitoring, emotional over-analysis, and nervous system vigilance, allowing your grounded adult awareness — your Shen — to lead with steadiness and ease.  Experience a restorative meditation for emotional healing, self-trust, nervous system regulation, trauma recovery, relaxation, mindfulness, and effortless living. The meditation is ideal for anxiety relief, emotional overwhelm, self-soothing, spiritual growth, and reconnecting with calm presence and flow. ⚠️ PLEASE DO NOT LISTEN TO THIS MEDITATION WHILE DRIVING OR OPERATING MACHINERY This meditation can be practised daily or whenever you need it.  Learn more about David’s online consultations, events, books and audio teachings: https://www.wuweiwisdom.com Subscribe to David’s FREE Journal: https://davidjameslees.substack.com/ Other teachings and guided meditations you may enjoy:  Reparenting Yourself Without Force: How to Heal the Inner Child Gently https://youtu.be/YC2kzpZs3pI?si=ROup6Y9f_SIvIyErGUIDED MEDITATION PLAYLIST https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PL9NQ_PWX4zIA12P7BftG6a18lIWFDjL35&si=bWWub6YyoZpXhFubLOVE & RELATIONSHIPS PLAYLIST https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PL9NQ_PWX4zID3yxrdCbbZFuKHCwgV6qhX&si=-zdah_z6MiSZIl0tIs there a question you'd like answered on the show? Submit it at: https://bit.ly/askusyourquestion  Join our free Wu Wei Wisdom Community Facebook support group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/wuweiwisdomcommunity   If you love our work, you can now make a small donation to help fund the continued production of our weekly teachings by buying us a 'virtual coffee'! https://www.buymeacoffee.com/wuweiwisdom  Book an online Golden Thread Process & Inner Child Consultation with David: https://www.wuweiwisdom.com/therapies-for-body-mind/  Follow us on Instagram: @wuweiwisdom Sign up to receive a relaxing guided meditation gift, plus our weekly newsletter + offers via email: https://www.wuweiwisdom.com/signup  - Disclaimer: This podcast and any associated teaching and comments shared are not a substitute for professional therapy, mental health care, crisis support, medical advice, doctor diagnosis, or professional healthcare treatment. Our show episodes provide general information for educational purposes only and are offered as suggestions for you and your professional therapist or healthcare advisor to consider and research. Music by Earth Tree Healing

    31 min

  2. May 29

    When Inner Child Work Is Complete: How Healing Turns Into Freedom

    Discover why healing is not endless self-work — it’s the moment you finally feel safe enough to live freely, lightly, and fully as yourself. This is part 4 of our powerful 4-part Inner Child series for 2026. In this episode, we explore the profound shift from healing to integration — the stage where emotional regulation becomes natural, self-monitoring falls away, and your calm adult self leads with ease. You’ll learn why some people get trapped in endless self-improvement, and the real signs that healing has matured into wholeness. Learn how playfulness, spontaneity, emotional resilience, inner peace, and effortless living return when safety becomes embodied. This is a powerful guide to Inner Child integration, emotional healing, Taoist wisdom, nervous system regulation, self-awareness, and living with calm, presence, and freedom. Watch part 1 here: https://youtu.be/FY0EMmLfiDw?si=vTqAAqPGWAcsgHFx Watch part 2 here: https://youtu.be/HhxyED-VSik?si=JkAIyg2kcWdRklh1  Watch part 3 here: https://youtu.be/YC2kzpZs3pI?si=lnGkxDDGgq27za3I  With your hosts, David James Lees (ordained Taoist monk, emotional and spiritual health teacher) and Alexandra Lees (mindset and business coach). Learn more about David’s online consultations, events, books and audio teachings: https://www.wuweiwisdom.com Subscribe to David’s FREE Journal: https://davidjameslees.substack.com/ Other related teachings on our YouTube channel that will help you: Our INNER CHILD PLAYLIST  https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL9NQ_PWX4zICGLRS1b7q1HSJhZRash5qqOur GOLDEN THREAD PROCESS PLAYLIST https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PL9NQ_PWX4zIAsS_wgdRN7QGBKIk54sbyDIs there a question you'd like answered on the show? Submit it at: https://bit.ly/askusyourquestion  Join our free Wu Wei Wisdom Community Facebook support group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/wuweiwisdomcommunity   If you love our work, you can now make a small donation to help fund the continued production of our weekly teachings by buying us a 'virtual coffee'! https://www.buymeacoffee.com/wuweiwisdom  Follow us on Instagram: @wuweiwisdom Sign up to receive a relaxing guided meditation gift, plus our weekly newsletter + offers via email:  https://www.wuweiwisdom.com/signup  Music by Earth Tree Healing Disclaimer: This podcast and any associated teaching and comments shared are not a substitute for professional therapy, mental health care, crisis support, medical advice, doctor diagnosis, or professional healthcare treatment. Our show episodes provide general information for educational purposes only and are offered as suggestions for you and your professional therapist or healthcare advisor to consider and research.

    25 min

  3. May 22

    Why Anger Keeps You Stuck (And How to Let It Go) | Tao Dialogues

    Discover why anger never truly protects you — and how Taoist wisdom helps you finally release resentment, emotional pain, and inner conflict. In this Tao Dialogues episode, discover how resentment, emotional triggers, and replaying past pain can quietly shape your identity and block inner peace. Through Taoist wisdom, Inner Child healing, authentic self-awareness, and wu wei teachings, you'll learn how to release anger without suppressing emotions or losing your boundaries. The teaching is perfect for anyone struggling with anger, stress, emotional overwhelm, or their spiritual growth.  Read the blog post that inspired this episode: https://davidjameslees.substack.com/p/burning-bridges  [first blog post on this page] Our Tao Dialogues are powerful yet gentle teachings about authenticity, spirituality and finding emotional balance and flow in everyday life. These spoken-word episodes draw from David James Lees’ practice as a Taoist monk and teacher, and expand upon popular posts on ‘David’s Journal’, his Substack blog. You can subscribe to David’s Journal here: https://davidjameslees.substack.com/ Learn more about David’s online consultations, events, books and audio teachings: https://www.wuweiwisdom.com Other related teachings on our YouTube channel that will help you: TAO DIALOGUES PLAYLIST  https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PL9NQ_PWX4zICamFP2zMyey3KGTnfm2aUq&si=AW_ZOUeldKv3nHhFSHEN (THE SPIRITUAL SELF) PLAYLIST https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL9NQ_PWX4zIBmp50wYcmU7jCBLp1Qvl-jINNER CHILD PLAYLIST  https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL9NQ_PWX4zICGLRS1b7q1HSJhZRash5qqIs there a question you'd like answered on the show? Submit it at: https://bit.ly/askusyourquestion  Join our free Wu Wei Wisdom Community Facebook support group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/wuweiwisdomcommunity   If you love our work, you can now make a small donation to help fund the continued production of our weekly teachings by buying us a 'virtual coffee'! https://www.buymeacoffee.com/wuweiwisdom  Book an online Golden Thread Process & Inner Child Consultation with David: https://www.wuweiwisdom.com/therapies-for-body-mind/  Follow us on Instagram: @wuweiwisdom Sign up to receive a relaxing guided meditation gift, plus our weekly newsletter + offers via email: https://www.wuweiwisdom.com/signup  - Disclaimer: This podcast and any associated teaching and comments shared are not a substitute for professional therapy, mental health care, crisis support, medical advice, doctor diagnosis, or professional healthcare treatment. Our show episodes provide general information for educational purposes only and are offered as suggestions for you and your professional therapist or healthcare advisor to consider and research. Mus

    19 min

  4. May 15

    Reparenting Yourself Gently | A Guided Meditation for Inner Child Healing & Emotional Safety

    A calming meditation with gentle Inner Child healing for emotional safety and self-trust - with Taoist monk and teacher, David James Lees. In this guided meditation on gentle reparenting and Inner Child healing, we explore how to create emotional safety, self-trust and calm authority within yourself — without pressure, force or self-criticism. Drawing on Taoist wisdom, mindfulness and emotional healing principles, this meditation helps you reconnect with your Shen (your calm spiritual essence), regulate emotional triggers, release urgency, and build inner peace through steady self-guidance and self-awareness. The meditation is ideal for soothing emotional overwhelm, and supporting self-love, reparenting work and personal growth. ⚠️ PLEASE DO NOT LISTEN TO THIS MEDITATION WHILE DRIVING OR OPERATING MACHINERY This meditation can be practised daily or whenever you need it.  Learn more about our online consultations, events, books and audio teachings: https://www.wuweiwisdom.com Subscribe to David’s FREE Journal: https://davidjameslees.substack.com/ Other teachings and guided meditations you may enjoy:  Reparenting Yourself Without Force: How to Heal the Inner Child Gently https://youtu.be/YC2kzpZs3pI?si=ROup6Y9f_SIvIyErGUIDED MEDITATION PLAYLIST https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PL9NQ_PWX4zIA12P7BftG6a18lIWFDjL35&si=bWWub6YyoZpXhFubLOVE & RELATIONSHIPS PLAYLIST https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PL9NQ_PWX4zID3yxrdCbbZFuKHCwgV6qhX&si=-zdah_z6MiSZIl0tIs there a question you'd like answered on the show? Submit it at: https://bit.ly/askusyourquestion  Join our free Wu Wei Wisdom Community Facebook support group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/wuweiwisdomcommunity   If you love our work, you can now make a small donation to help fund the continued production of our weekly teachings by buying us a 'virtual coffee'! https://www.buymeacoffee.com/wuweiwisdom  Book an online Golden Thread Process & Inner Child Consultation with David: https://www.wuweiwisdom.com/therapies-for-body-mind/  Follow us on Instagram: @wuweiwisdom Sign up to receive a relaxing guided meditation gift, plus our weekly newsletter + offers via email: https://www.wuweiwisdom.com/signup  - Disclaimer: This podcast and any associated teaching and comments shared are not a substitute for professional therapy, mental health care, crisis support, medical advice, doctor diagnosis, or professional healthcare treatment. Our show episodes provide general information for educational purposes only and are offered as suggestions for you and your professional therapist or healthcare advisor to consider and research. Music by Earth Tree Healing

    25 min

  5. May 8

    Reparenting Yourself Without Force: How to Heal the Inner Child Gently

    Discover why healing the Inner Child isn’t about controlling yourself harder — but becoming a calm, steady inner presence that creates real emotional safety over time.  This is part 3 of our powerful 4-part Inner Child series for 2026. In this episode, David explains what reparenting truly means — not fixing yourself or endlessly self-soothing, but learning to become a stable, grounded adult presence within your own emotional system. Discover why harsh self-talk and pressure reinforce insecurity, how our practical tips and guidance can help you create inner safety, and the small daily acts that quietly build trust, calm, and emotional resilience over time. Watch part 1 here: https://youtu.be/FY0EMmLfiDw?si=vTqAAqPGWAcsgHFx Watch part 2 here: https://youtu.be/HhxyED-VSik?si=JkAIyg2kcWdRklh1  Coming in part 4: When Inner Child Work Is Complete: How Healing Turns Into Freedom  With your hosts, David James Lees (ordained Taoist monk, emotional and spiritual health teacher) and Alexandra Lees (mindset and business coach). Discover our online consultations, events and shop: https://www.wuweiwisdom.com Subscribe to David’s FREE Journal: https://davidjameslees.substack.com/ Other related teachings on our YouTube channel that will help you: Our INNER CHILD PLAYLIST  https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL9NQ_PWX4zICGLRS1b7q1HSJhZRash5qqOur GOLDEN THREAD PROCESS PLAYLIST https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PL9NQ_PWX4zIAsS_wgdRN7QGBKIk54sbyDIs there a question you'd like answered on the show? Submit it at: https://bit.ly/askusyourquestion  Join our free Wu Wei Wisdom Community Facebook support group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/wuweiwisdomcommunity   If you love our work, you can now make a small donation to help fund the continued production of our weekly teachings by buying us a 'virtual coffee'! https://www.buymeacoffee.com/wuweiwisdom  Book an online Golden Thread Process & Inner Child Consultation with David: https://www.wuweiwisdom.com/therapies-for-body-mind/  Follow us on Instagram: @wuweiwisdom Sign up to receive a relaxing guided meditation gift, plus our weekly newsletter + offers via email:  https://www.wuweiwisdom.com/signup  Music by Earth Tree Healing Disclaimer: This podcast and any associated teaching and comments shared are not a substitute for professional therapy, mental health care, crisis support, medical advice, doctor diagnosis, or professional healthcare treatment. Our show episodes provide general information for educational purposes only and are offered as suggestions for you and your professional therapist or healthcare advisor to consider and research.

    24 min

  6. May 2

    The Joy Paradox: Why Joy Comes When You Stop Chasing It | Tao Dialogues

    The harder you chase joy, the further it slips away - here's why... In this episode of Tao Dialogues, we explore a powerful Taoist truth: joy isn’t something you achieve — it’s something you allow. Most of us are conditioned to believe “I’ll be happy when…” — but that chase is exactly what keeps joy out of reach. This teaching reveals how the Inner Child creates urgency, comparison, and pressure, while Shen — your deeper authentic nature — guides you back to calm, presence, and enoughness. Discover how practising wu wei (effortless effort) shifts you from striving to flowing — and why true joy appears the moment you stop chasing and start aligning with what already is. Because nothing is missing — and joy has been here all along. Read the blog post that inspired this episode:https://davidjameslees.substack.com/p/middle-light  [second blog on this page]  Our Tao Dialogues are powerful yet gentle teachings about authenticity, spirituality and finding emotional balance and flow in everyday life. These spoken-word episodes draw from David James Lees’ practice as a Taoist monk and teacher, and expand upon popular posts on ‘David’s Journal’, his Substack blog. You can subscribe to David’s Journal here: https://davidjameslees.substack.com/ Discover David’s online consultations, events and shop: https://www.wuweiwisdom.com Other related teachings on our YouTube channel that will help you: TAO DIALOGUES PLAYLIST  https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PL9NQ_PWX4zICamFP2zMyey3KGTnfm2aUq&si=AW_ZOUeldKv3nHhFSHEN (THE SPIRITUAL SELF) PLAYLIST https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL9NQ_PWX4zIBmp50wYcmU7jCBLp1Qvl-jINNER CHILD PLAYLIST  https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL9NQ_PWX4zICGLRS1b7q1HSJhZRash5qqJoin our free Wu Wei Wisdom Community Facebook support group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/wuweiwisdomcommunity   Book an online Golden Thread Process & Inner Child Consultation with David: https://www.wuweiwisdom.com/therapies-for-body-mind/  Follow us on Instagram: @wuweiwisdom Sign up to receive a relaxing guided meditation gift, plus our weekly newsletter + offers via email: https://www.wuweiwisdom.com/signup  - Disclaimer: This podcast and any associated teaching and comments shared are not a substitute for professional therapy, mental health care, crisis support, medical advice, doctor diagnosis, or professional healthcare treatment. Our show episodes provide general information for educational purposes only and are offered as suggestions for you and your professional therapist or healthcare advisor to consider and research. Music by Earth Tree Healing

    28 min
  7. Tao Te Ching - Verse 1 | Echoes of the Tao: Tao Te Ching In Music | David James Lees

    Apr 23

    Tao Te Ching - Verse 1 | Echoes of the Tao: Tao Te Ching In Music | David James Lees

    Tao Te Ching Verse 1 – Taoist wisdom and music for inspiration and inner peace, with Taoist Master and teacher David James Lees  This is Verse 1 of the Tao Te Ching, brought to life through spoken word and original ambient music from Echoes of the Tao: Tao Te Ching in Music — a unique audio journey covering the 81 verses of the Tao Te Ching designed to help you release overthinking, reconnect with inner calm and wisdom, and return to natural flow (wu wei). This modern translation and narration of the Tao Te Ching by Taoist monk and teacher David James Lees, captures the essence of Taoist wisdom in a clear, accessible way for everyday life — blending ancient insight with contemporary emotional and spiritual understanding. Each track in this series is crafted to reflect the deeper meaning and energy of the verse, offering a powerful immersive experience.   🎶Available as MP3 download. Own The Complete Collection (81 tracks), or the individual Volumes 1, 2 & 3 (27 tracks each): https://wuweiwisdom.com/product/echoes-of-the-tao/ Spoken word and translation: David James Lees / Original music: Earth Tree Healing https://earthtreehealing.com/ ⚠️ Many tracks are deeply meditative in nature. Please do not listen while driving or operating machinery.  📘 David’s Tao Te Ching Books (Available on Amazon) ✨ Tao Te Ching: The Taoist Classic Translated for Modern Times https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0GT8NRF46 ✨ Hidden Wisdom of the Tao Te Ching: Ancient Teachings for Modern Life Mastery, Happiness & Flow – A Verse-by-Verse Guide to the Tao Te Ching https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0GT92FN9M Learn more about our online consultations, events and shop: https://www.wuweiwisdom.com Subscribe to David’s FREE Journal: https://davidjameslees.substack.com/ Other teachings and guided meditations you may enjoy:  GUIDED MEDITATION PLAYLIST https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PL9NQ_PWX4zIA12P7BftG6a18lIWFDjL35&si=Of4AZ2QpGxJC59AbSHEN (THE SPIRITUAL SELF) PLAYLIST https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL9NQ_PWX4zIBmp50wYcmU7jCBLp1Qvl-jJoin our free Wu Wei Wisdom Community Facebook support group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/wuweiwisdomcommunity   Book an online Golden Thread Process & Inner Child Consultation with David: https://www.wuweiwisdom.com/therapies-for-body-mind/  Follow us on Instagram: @wuweiwisdom Sign up to receive a relaxing guided meditation gift, plus our weekly newsletter + offers via email: https://www.wuweiwisdom.com/signup  - Disclaimer: This podcast and any associated teaching and comments shared are not a substitute for professional therapy, mental health care, crisis support, medical advice, doctor diagnosis, or professional healthcare treatment. Our show episodes provide general information for educational purposes only.

    4 min
  8. Tao Te Ching - Verse 4 | Echoes of the Tao: Tao Te Ching In Music | David James Lees

    Apr 23

    Tao Te Ching - Verse 4 | Echoes of the Tao: Tao Te Ching In Music | David James Lees

    Tao Te Ching Verse 4 – Taoist wisdom and music for inspiration and inner peace, with Taoist Master and teacher David James Lees  This is Verse 4 of the Tao Te Ching, brought to life through spoken word and original ambient music from Echoes of the Tao: Tao Te Ching in Music — a unique audio journey covering the 81 verses of the Tao Te Ching designed to help you release overthinking, reconnect with inner calm and wisdom, and return to natural flow (wu wei). This modern translation and narration of the Tao Te Ching by Taoist monk and teacher David James Lees, captures the essence of Taoist wisdom in a clear, accessible way for everyday life — blending ancient insight with contemporary emotional and spiritual understanding. Each track in this series is crafted to reflect the deeper meaning and energy of the verse, offering a powerful immersive experience.   🎶Available as MP3 download. Own The Complete Collection (81 tracks), or the individual Volumes 1, 2 & 3 (27 tracks each): https://wuweiwisdom.com/product/echoes-of-the-tao/ Spoken word and translation: David James Lees / Original music: Earth Tree Healing https://earthtreehealing.com/ ⚠️ Many tracks are deeply meditative in nature. Please do not listen while driving or operating machinery.  📘 David’s Tao Te Ching Books (Available on Amazon) ✨ Tao Te Ching: The Taoist Classic Translated for Modern Times https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0GT8NRF46 ✨ Hidden Wisdom of the Tao Te Ching: Ancient Teachings for Modern Life Mastery, Happiness & Flow – A Verse-by-Verse Guide to the Tao Te Ching https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0GT92FN9M Learn more about our online consultations, events and shop: https://www.wuweiwisdom.com Subscribe to David’s FREE Journal: https://davidjameslees.substack.com/ Other teachings and guided meditations you may enjoy:  GUIDED MEDITATION PLAYLIST https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PL9NQ_PWX4zIA12P7BftG6a18lIWFDjL35&si=Of4AZ2QpGxJC59AbSHEN (THE SPIRITUAL SELF) PLAYLIST https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL9NQ_PWX4zIBmp50wYcmU7jCBLp1Qvl-jJoin our free Wu Wei Wisdom Community Facebook support group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/wuweiwisdomcommunity   Book an online Golden Thread Process & Inner Child Consultation with David: https://www.wuweiwisdom.com/therapies-for-body-mind/  Follow us on Instagram: @wuweiwisdom Sign up to receive a relaxing guided meditation gift, plus our weekly newsletter + offers via email: https://www.wuweiwisdom.com/signup  - Disclaimer: This podcast and any associated teaching and comments shared are not a substitute for professional therapy, mental health care, crisis support, medical advice, doctor diagnosis, or professional healthcare treatment. Our show episodes provide general information for educational purposes only.

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The Wu Wei Wisdom Podcast is a weekly conversation about life challenges and life lessons, emotional and spiritual health issues, and tools to help you live in effortless flow - ‘wu wei’. The ancient Taoist principle of wu wei is little understood in the West, and we believe it’s the secret to health and happiness in modern life! Your hosts are David James Lees, an ordained Taoist monk, emotional and spiritual health teacher and consultant, and Alexandra Lees, a mindset and business coach. If you are suffering from emotional pain, stress or depression; struggling with self-criticism or self-doubt; seeking a more satisfying life balance, relationships or career; or searching for a deeper sense of meaning and fulfilment in your life - you are not alone. We want to help you better understand yourself, regain control of your mind, body, and emotions, and inspire you to reconnect with your true self and purpose. Each episode blends spiritual and philosophical ideas and insight with our real-life professional experience supporting clients worldwide. New episodes every Saturday.  ~ Learn more about us, our online consultations and events, and visit our shop here: www.wuweiwisdom.com  ~ Subscribe to our show on YouTube  ~ Join our Wu Wei Wisdom Community Facebook Group  ~ Follow us on Instagram @wuweiwisdom

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  • Creator
    Wu Wei Wisdom
  • Years Active
    2021 - 2026
  • Episodes
    386
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    © 2026 Wu Wei Wisdom Podcast
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