Mind Your Midlife: Confidence and Self Care for Women Over 40, with Cheryl Fischer

Cheryl Fischer, Life Coach for Midlife Women

*Global Top 2% Podcast* Did you wake up one morning and realize you’ve officially hit midlife? Welcome to your forties and fifties! You probably thought by now you’d have your retirement fund maxed out, the confidence to speak up at work, and a perfect relationship with your body. Instead, you might be feeling overwhelmed, frustrated, and ready to numb the stress with wine and Netflix. If you are a woman over 40 who is tired of toxic positivity, exhausting "5 AM club" routines, and self-help advice that just doesn't stick, you are in the right place. Mind Your Midlife is a global top 2% podcast dedicated to real midlife transformation. We explore how actual mindset shifts, emotional intelligence, and authentic self-talk can create lasting change—without adding more exhausting tasks to your daily to-do list. Join award-winning teacher, Life Coach, and trainer Cheryl Fischer as she helps hundreds of women find success, confidence, and clarity in their "second act." Each week, Cheryl and expert guests share practical advice on how to: Navigate perimenopause and feel confident and beautiful in your changing body.Master your self-talk to eliminate comparison and self-doubt.Build the career success and financial confidence you deserve.Wake up energized and looking forward to the day, instead of hitting snooze.Set and achieve your boldest second-act goals. Change comes from the inside, and your next chapter can be your best one yet. Subscribe to Mind Your Midlife today to start creating a life you actually love! (Formerly OMG Teach Me podcast) Popular topics include: mindset for women over 50, menopause and perimenopause, hormone balance, self talk and self confidence, redefining aging for women, mindset shifts, midlife crisis, brain health, midlife body positivity, energy in midlife, confidence in midlife, finding community after 50, midlife isolation, staying active in midlife, mental benefits of movement, healthy habits for midlife women, Gen X women and community, adult children, sandwich generation

  1. 81. Changemakers: Using Women's History as Inspiration, with L. M. Elliott

    6D AGO

    81. Changemakers: Using Women's History as Inspiration, with L. M. Elliott

    Often, we see the opportunities, we feel the intuitive nudge, but we don't trust ourselves enough to take the leap. In this Changemakers episode, I am joined by New York Times bestselling author, Laura Malone Elliott. Laura shares her midlife pivot from writing long-form narrative journalism in the 1980s to becoming a best selling historical novelist. We dive into how she turned a dreaded assignment into a book, the reality of juggling a demanding career with kids' activities, and why history proves that women in midlife have already earned the right to trust their own judgment. What You’ll Learn: ✔ Watching for "Holes in Coverage": How Laura navigated a male-dominated newsroom by finding the gaps in reporting and focusing on women's issues ✔ History Repeating Itself: The striking parallels between the fight for the ERA in the 1970s and the political climate today, and why the backlash against women is nothing new ✔ Trusting Your Crisis Skills: Why midlife women—who are constantly trusted by others in times of crisis—need to start trusting ourselves when making big life changes Episode Chapters: 00:00 - Becoming a high school history teacher04:29 - Starting as a journalist in the 1980s09:12 - The holiday assignment that changed everything14:06 - Juggling writing and family22:52 - Writing Truth Lies and the Questions in Between28:55 - History repeating itself and the ERALinks & Resources: Find Laura Malone Elliott's books and Substack at lmelliott.comConnect with Laura on Instagram @l_m_elliottConnect with Cheryl on social media: @cherylpfischerTake Action Today: Pull Every Thread: When you have an idea or see a small opportunity, explore it. Hunt for Glimmers: Find one tiny moment of joy today (like a great cup of coffee) to retrain your brain to see the positive.Read Truth, Lies, and the Questions in Between!Why This Episode Matters Maybe the self-doubt from decades of being told we are "too emotional" or "too ambitious" still lingers. By looking to history, and looking at our own track records, we can find the courage to step through the small windows of opportunity that life drops at our feet. Take a little bit better care of yourself in midlife. Find the GreenSynergy Elixir and Energy Fizz duo at cherylpfischer.com/greens. Grab your water bottle, add these, and enjoy! Support the show 🌸 Liked this episode? Share it with fellow Gen X women navigating hormone balance, an empty nest, and/or self-confidence! 🫶 Love this show? Leave a review to help more women over 50 find us. 💡Want menopause advice, mindset shifts, or support with midlife transformation? Find out more about the Midlife Recharge at cherylpfischer.com/coachingLet’s talk health after 50, self-talk, and redefining aging for women — without the “midlife crisis” narrative. Every week I'm adding new success strategies for midlife women. Connect with Cheryl: Instagram | LinkedIn | Website

    43 min
  2. 80.a How to Break the Complaining Habit in Four Simple Steps

    APR 19

    80.a How to Break the Complaining Habit in Four Simple Steps

    *This is a duplicate of episode 80 due to systems issues.*   Do you default to talking about bad weather, terrible traffic, or how busy you are? You might be using complaining as your primary conversation style without even realizing it. In this episode, we explore how chronic complaining drains your energy, keeps relationships surface-level, and physically rewires your brain to look for the negative. Let's talk about strategies to break the cycle, embrace healthy venting, and train your mind to look for the good.  What You’ll Learn: ✔ The Complaint Trap: How habitual complaining kills your productivity and makes you "smaller" just to comfort others.  ✔ Brain Rewiring: How your reticular activating system adapts to find more negativity the more you complain.  ✔ The "No Complaining" Rule: A framework requiring you to offer a solution every time you complain.  ✔ Venting vs. Complaining: How to put a "fence" around venting using a 5-minute timer so you process emotions without getting stuck. Episode Chapters: 00:00 - Is complaining your default conversation style?02:13 - My personal wake-up call about complaining10:32 - How complaining drains energy and rewires your brain19:06 - The "No Complaining" rule and shifting conversations28:30 - Training your brain to look for "glimmers"Links & Resources: The No Complaining Rule by Jon Gordon Connect with Cheryl on socials: @cherylpfischer Take Action Today: Audit Your Chats: Listen to your next few conversations. Are you defaulting to "I'm so busy" or traffic complaints? Prepare Pivot Questions: Have positive questions ready, like "What was good about your weekend?" to gently redirect negative chatter.Hunt for Glimmers: Find one tiny moment of joy today (like a great cup of coffee) to start retraining your brain to see the positive.Why This Episode Matters Midlife is full of valid stressors, making it incredibly easy to bond over shared grievances. By intentionally shifting how you speak, you literally rewire your brain to find joy, transforming not just your conversations, but your entire reality. Take a little bit better care of yourself in midlife. Find the GreenSynergy Elixir and Energy Fizz duo at cherylpfischer.com/greens. Grab your water bottle, add these, and enjoy! Support the show 🌸 Liked this episode? Share it with fellow Gen X women navigating hormone balance, an empty nest, and/or self-confidence! 🫶 Love this show? Leave a review to help more women over 50 find us. 💡Want menopause advice, mindset shifts, or support with midlife transformation? Find out more about the Midlife Recharge at cherylpfischer.com/coachingLet’s talk health after 50, self-talk, and redefining aging for women — without the “midlife crisis” narrative. Every week I'm adding new success strategies for midlife women. Connect with Cheryl: Instagram | LinkedIn | Website

    33 min
  3. 79. Decluttering and Organizing Are Actually About Mindset, with Tracy Hoth

    APR 10

    79. Decluttering and Organizing Are Actually About Mindset, with Tracy Hoth

    Does the word "organization" strike fear into your heart? If you have spent decades calling yourself a "piler," a "messy person," or someone who just "cannot handle paper," it is no wonder your house reflects that reality. In this episode of Mind Your Midlife, certified life and organizing coach Tracy Hoth joins me to explain why decluttering isn't just about buying cute bins at Target—it is entirely about your mindset. We dive into why we unconsciously use clutter to protect ourselves from difficult emotions (like the guilt of cleaning out a parent's house) and how to rewrite your identity so that getting organized actually feels easy. If you are tired of staring at the junk drawer or drowning in mail, and you want a simple, step-by-step system to finally create space in your life, this episode is for you. What You’ll Learn: ✔ The Identity Trap: Why you can never out-perform or out-organize your own identity, and how to borrow confidence from the areas of your life where you are organized (like your career or planning vacations)  ✔ The "Opt-Out" Secret: The website you need to visit today to drastically reduce the amount of junk mail, credit card offers, and donation requests flooding your house  ✔ The Psychology of Clutter: How to ask yourself, "How is this clutter protecting me?" to uncover the hidden fears or unresolved grief keeping you stuck   ✔ The S.P.A.C.E. Method: Tracy's brilliant 5-step system for a 15-minute declutter challenge, including why you must always sort like-items together before making a single decision  Take Action Today: Stop the Mail: Visit optoutprescreen.com to stop receiving credit card and insurance offers in the mail.Grab the Free Challenge: Go to simplysquaredaway.com/declutter to download Tracy's free 15-Minute Declutter Challenge.Connect with Tracy on Instagram at @tracyhoth, on the web at simplysquaredaway.com, and grab the free declutter training at simplysquaredaway.com/training.Take the Quiz: Are you smack dab in menopause or just in the mayhem of midlife? Take the fun quiz at cherylpfischer.com/menopausequiz.Take a little bit better care of yourself in midlife. Find the GreenSynergy Elixir and Energy Fizz duo at cherylpfischer.com/greens. Grab your water bottle, add these, and enjoy! Support the show 🌸 Liked this episode? Share it with fellow Gen X women navigating hormone balance, an empty nest, and/or self-confidence! 🫶 Love this show? Leave a review to help more women over 50 find us. 💡Want menopause advice, mindset shifts, or support with midlife transformation? Find out more about the Midlife Recharge at cherylpfischer.com/coachingLet’s talk health after 50, self-talk, and redefining aging for women — without the “midlife crisis” narrative. Every week I'm adding new success strategies for midlife women. Connect with Cheryl: Instagram | LinkedIn | Website

    35 min
  4. 78. Decision Fatigue in Midlife? How to Stop Second-Guessing Yourself

    APR 3

    78. Decision Fatigue in Midlife? How to Stop Second-Guessing Yourself

    If you are agonizing over a major life decision right now—like whether to move an aging parent, pivot your career, or raise the prices in your business, you’re not alone. Midlife is packed with heavy choices, and if you're like me, you've written a dozen "pros and cons" lists that still haven't given you any peace. In this episode, I am diving into why logical lists fail us when our nervous systems are disturbed. We explore how to listen to the quiet intuition in your body, why making the right choice might feel uncomfortable, and how to finally move forward. What You’ll Learn: ✔ The Pro/Con Trap: Why analytical lists don't work when a decision creates a nervous system disturbance or challenges your self-image ✔ Safety vs. Growth: Why your brain tries to keep you in your comfort zone, and why feeling uncomfortable doesn't mean you made the wrong choice ✔ Decoding Post-Decision Regret: How to tell if you actually made a mistake, or if your self-image just needs time to catch up to the new reality 🎯 OMG Moment: Your brain is wired to keep you in your comfort zone to keep you alive and safe, but sometimes the discomfort you feel isn't a warning sign. It's just the growing pains of becoming a more confident version of yourself. Take Action Today: A few minutes of quiet: Sit in a comfortable chair for a few minutes with no technology to give your subconscious brain space to actually talk to you.Direct Your Mind Movie: Close your eyes and visualize the exact outcome you want—what you hear, see, and feel—leaving aside all practicalities and limitations. Find the Psycho Cybernetics book here.Book a Discovery Call: If you need an outside perspective to help untangle your thoughts, visit cherylpfischer.com/coaching to explore how coaching can help you confidently move forward.Why This Episode Matters Midlife demands that we make massive decisions for ourselves, our businesses, and our families. By learning to quiet the noise and tap into our physical intuition, we can make empowered choices that align with who we are becoming, even if it feels a little scary at first. Take a little bit better care of yourself in midlife. Find the GreenSynergy Elixir and Energy Fizz duo at cherylpfischer.com/greens. Grab your water bottle, add these, and enjoy! Support the show 🌸 Liked this episode? Share it with fellow Gen X women navigating hormone balance, an empty nest, and/or self-confidence! 🫶 Love this show? Leave a review to help more women over 50 find us. 💡Want menopause advice, mindset shifts, or support with midlife transformation? Find out more about the Midlife Recharge at cherylpfischer.com/coachingLet’s talk health after 50, self-talk, and redefining aging for women — without the “midlife crisis” narrative. Every week I'm adding new success strategies for midlife women. Connect with Cheryl: Instagram | LinkedIn | Website

    25 min
  5. 77. Is It Perimenopause? 100+ Symptoms and How to Advocate for Yourself, with Meghan Rabbitt

    MAR 27

    77. Is It Perimenopause? 100+ Symptoms and How to Advocate for Yourself, with Meghan Rabbitt

    Are you in your late 30s or your 40s and wondering if your sudden mood swings, brain fog, or even itchy ears are just stress—or if they are the start of perimenopause? You’re NOT alone, and it is perfectly normal to feel confused. In this episode of Mind Your Midlife, Cheryl is joined by veteran health journalist Meghan Rabbitt, author of the incredibly comprehensive new book, The New Rules of Women’s Health: Your Guide to Thriving at Every Age. We dive into why we need to move beyond "bikini medicine" and look at the whole picture of women's health. Meghan shares her expert research on decoding perimenopause, prepping for doctor appointments, and what your past pregnancies might reveal about your future heart health. What You’ll Learn: ✔ The Symptom Checklist: Perimenopause encompasses over 100 different symptoms, including surprising ones ✔ How to Prep for the Doctor: Treat your doctor's appointment like a meeting with your accountant by bringing a prioritized list of your symptoms  ✔ The "Advocate" Strategy: Bringing a trusted friend or partner to your appointment is a game-changer   ✔ The Upsides of Menopause: The transition can lead to increased confidence, stepping into your own power, and caring less about the little things  🎯 OMG Moment: Track your symptoms. Know yourself. You'll be empowered to speak up and to get the care - and the discussions about that care - that you need. Take Action Today: Read the Book: Get Meghan's book, The New Rules of Women’s Health, to educate yourself on everything from gut and brain health to menopause.Find Meghan Online: Follow her on Instagram @meghanrabbitt or visit thenewrulesofwomenshealth.com for ongoing advocacy tips.Listen to MYM episodes on brain fog, hypnosis for menopause, and hormones.Take a little bit better care of yourself in midlife. Find the GreenSynergy Elixir and Energy Fizz duo at cherylpfischer.com/greens. Grab your water bottle, add these, and enjoy! Support the show 🌸 Liked this episode? Share it with fellow Gen X women navigating hormone balance, an empty nest, and/or self-confidence! 🫶 Love this show? Leave a review to help more women over 50 find us. 💡Want menopause advice, mindset shifts, or support with midlife transformation? Find out more about the Midlife Recharge at cherylpfischer.com/coachingLet’s talk health after 50, self-talk, and redefining aging for women — without the “midlife crisis” narrative. Every week I'm adding new success strategies for midlife women. Connect with Cheryl: Instagram | LinkedIn | Website

    40 min
  6. 76. How to Clear Your Midlife Brain Fog (aka Creatine, HRT, and Inflammation), with Dr. Christine Boev

    MAR 20

    76. How to Clear Your Midlife Brain Fog (aka Creatine, HRT, and Inflammation), with Dr. Christine Boev

    Have you ever walked into a room and completely forgotten why you went in there, or found yourself staring blankly in the middle of a sentence because you just cannot find the word? You’re NOT alone — and it doesn't mean you are losing your mind. In this episode of Mind Your Midlife, scientist, researcher, and health coach Dr. Christine Boev joins Cheryl to dive deep into the real brain science behind perimenopause and menopause brain fog . What You’ll Learn: ✔ The surprising root cause of brain fog and cognitive decline in midlife: Systemic Inflammation  ✔ Why Alzheimer's is now being called "Type 3 Diabetes" and how insulin resistance directly impacts your brain cells  ✔ The 30-Day Reset: How to pull back the curtain on inflammation by temporarily eliminating the four main culprits  ✔ Why Creatine Monohydrate is the #1 inexpensive, safe, and effective daily supplement for midlife women's brain health  ✔ The truth about Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT): How estradiol and progesterone physically wash the "icky stuff" (like amyloid plaques) out of your brain during deep sleep  🎯 OMG Moment: Your brain consumes the majority of glucose and requires the most amount of insulin than any other organ in your body. Brain fog is simply your brain saying, "I can't do what you're asking me to do." Take Action Today: Connect with Dr. Christine Boev at mastermenopause.com and on social media @DrChristineBoev.Reframe Your Food: Stop calling it a "diet" and start calling it a "fueling plan." You wouldn't put dirty gas in a sports car; treat your body with the same respect.Consider Creatine: Talk to your doctor about adding 5 grams of creatine monohydrate to your daily routine (like in your morning coffee) to help your brain make more energy.Check Your Carbs: Swap carbohydrates that come in a package or a bag for natural carbs that come from the earth (like potatoes, rice, and fruit) to stabilize your blood sugar.Why This Episode Matters By making small, strategic tweaks to our food, supplements, and hormones, we can clear the fog and step back into our authority. Take a little bit better care of yourself in midlife. Find the GreenSynergy Elixir and Energy Fizz duo at cherylpfischer.com/greens. Grab your water bottle, add these, and enjoy! Support the show 🌸 Liked this episode? Share it with fellow Gen X women navigating hormone balance, an empty nest, and/or self-confidence! 🫶 Love this show? Leave a review to help more women over 50 find us. 💡Want menopause advice, mindset shifts, or support with midlife transformation? Find out more about the Midlife Recharge at cherylpfischer.com/coachingLet’s talk health after 50, self-talk, and redefining aging for women — without the “midlife crisis” narrative. Every week I'm adding new success strategies for midlife women. Connect with Cheryl: Instagram | LinkedIn | Website

    39 min
  7. 75. How to Take a Little Bit Better Care of Yourself in Midlife

    MAR 13

    75. How to Take a Little Bit Better Care of Yourself in Midlife

    Have you ever felt completely overwhelmed by the sheer volume of advice about what you "should" be doing in midlife? You’re NOT alone. After speaking to a room of over 125 women at a recent local business event about "Busting the Myths of Menopause," I realized something important: we are drowning in information, but starving for simplicity. In this episode, I’m stripping away the complicated 10-step morning routines and the overwhelming lists. Instead, we are focusing on how to filter the noise, trust your sources, and implement the smallest, easiest shifts that actually make a difference to your body and your mindset. If you are tired of feeling like your aging body is failing you — and you want a gentler, more effective approach to navigating this season — listen in. What You’ll Learn: ✔ The "Information Overwhelm" Trap: Why having too many podcasts, videos, and articles about menopause is actually causing us more stress (and how to filter it)  ✔ Why you need to stop blaming your body for getting older, and how to shift into a mindset of gratitude and care  ✔ How to train your brain to look for "Glimmers" (micro-moments of joy) to naturally lower your anxiety without toxic positivity  Take Action Today: Listen to the episode with Adrian about talking to your doctor and with Kirsten about hydration.Grab the Discount: Use the code PROFILE50 at cherylpfischer.com/coaching to get 50% off your Being Profile assessment and a 2-hour debrief with me (only a few left!). Hydrate with Purpose: Add an electrolyte drop (like 40,000 Volts) to your water to actually absorb your hydration. Why This Episode Matters We are navigating one of the most complex physical transitions of our lives while being bombarded with conflicting advice. By learning to quiet the noise and focus on tiny, achievable acts of self-care, we can move through midlife with less friction and more peace. Take a little bit better care of yourself in midlife. Find the GreenSynergy Elixir and Energy Fizz duo at cherylpfischer.com/greens. Grab your water bottle, add these, and enjoy! Support the show 🌸 Liked this episode? Share it with fellow Gen X women navigating hormone balance, an empty nest, and/or self-confidence! 🫶 Love this show? Leave a review to help more women over 50 find us. 💡Want menopause advice, mindset shifts, or support with midlife transformation? Find out more about the Midlife Recharge at cherylpfischer.com/coachingLet’s talk health after 50, self-talk, and redefining aging for women — without the “midlife crisis” narrative. Every week I'm adding new success strategies for midlife women. Connect with Cheryl: Instagram | LinkedIn | Website

    28 min
  8. 74. Changemakers: Why You Should Treat Yourself Like a Houseplant (And Quit What Isn't Working), with Mary Rothwell

    MAR 6

    74. Changemakers: Why You Should Treat Yourself Like a Houseplant (And Quit What Isn't Working), with Mary Rothwell

    Are you feeling stuck in a toxic work environment, struggling to let go of an old identity, or blaming yourself when things just aren't working out? You’re NOT alone — and it is never too late to pull up your roots and replant yourself.  In this Changemakers episode, licensed therapist, speaker, and author Mary Rothwell joins me to share her journey of leaving a 32-year career in higher education after a leadership change turned her beloved job into a nightmare. Mary shares the messy reality of midlife entrepreneurship and how she eventually found her true path by combining her mental health expertise with her deep love for nature . If you are ready to stop forcing yourself to bloom in the wrong soil — and want to learn how to honor your "essential nature" — this episode is for you. What You’ll Learn: ✔ The Physical Toll of Toxic Jobs: Why we often blame ourselves when a boss treats us poorly, and how to trust the physical signs (like stomach aches) telling you to leave ✔ Abandoning Your Identity: The grief and challenge of walking away from a successful 32-year career to start completely over  ✔ Plant Wisdom: How to figure out if you are a "shade person" or a "sun person" and why you shouldn't apologize for your environment needs  ✔ Forest Bathing for Beginners: The science-backed benefits of immersing yourself in nature to lower anxiety, and how to do it even in an urban setting  🎯 OMG Moment: If you see a houseplant or a tree struggling to grow, you look at its environment. You check the light, the soil, the water. You never look at a struggling plant and think, "My goodness, that is a lazy plant. It's not trying hard enough." Yet, when we struggle in an environment we weren't built for, the first thing we do is blame ourselves . Take Action Today: Connect with Mary: Visit her website at maryrothwell.net to learn about her "Build and Burn" coaching membership .Join the Launch Team: Go to maryrothwell.net/launchteam to get early access to audio chapters as Mary launches her new book, Nature Knows.Try Micro-Forest Bathing: Find your favorite tree on your way to work, put your hand on the bark, and use your senses to connect and ground your nervous system.Grab the Story Cycle Resource: If you are struggling to process your emotions around a career change, download my free tool at cherylpfischer.com/storycycleWhy This Episode Matters Midlife is a time of massive transition. We Find the GreenSynergy Elixir and Energy Fizz duo at cherylpfischer.com/greens. Grab your water bottle, add these, and enjoy! Support the show 🌸 Liked this episode? Share it with fellow Gen X women navigating hormone balance, an empty nest, and/or self-confidence! 🫶 Love this show? Leave a review to help more women over 50 find us. 💡Want menopause advice, mindset shifts, or support with midlife transformation? Find out more about the Midlife Recharge at cherylpfischer.com/coachingLet’s talk health after 50, self-talk, and redefining aging for women — without the “midlife crisis” narrative. Every week I'm adding new success strategies for midlife women. Connect with Cheryl: Instagram | LinkedIn | Website

    34 min
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*Global Top 2% Podcast* Did you wake up one morning and realize you’ve officially hit midlife? Welcome to your forties and fifties! You probably thought by now you’d have your retirement fund maxed out, the confidence to speak up at work, and a perfect relationship with your body. Instead, you might be feeling overwhelmed, frustrated, and ready to numb the stress with wine and Netflix. If you are a woman over 40 who is tired of toxic positivity, exhausting "5 AM club" routines, and self-help advice that just doesn't stick, you are in the right place. Mind Your Midlife is a global top 2% podcast dedicated to real midlife transformation. We explore how actual mindset shifts, emotional intelligence, and authentic self-talk can create lasting change—without adding more exhausting tasks to your daily to-do list. Join award-winning teacher, Life Coach, and trainer Cheryl Fischer as she helps hundreds of women find success, confidence, and clarity in their "second act." Each week, Cheryl and expert guests share practical advice on how to: Navigate perimenopause and feel confident and beautiful in your changing body.Master your self-talk to eliminate comparison and self-doubt.Build the career success and financial confidence you deserve.Wake up energized and looking forward to the day, instead of hitting snooze.Set and achieve your boldest second-act goals. Change comes from the inside, and your next chapter can be your best one yet. Subscribe to Mind Your Midlife today to start creating a life you actually love! (Formerly OMG Teach Me podcast) Popular topics include: mindset for women over 50, menopause and perimenopause, hormone balance, self talk and self confidence, redefining aging for women, mindset shifts, midlife crisis, brain health, midlife body positivity, energy in midlife, confidence in midlife, finding community after 50, midlife isolation, staying active in midlife, mental benefits of movement, healthy habits for midlife women, Gen X women and community, adult children, sandwich generation

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