Overcoming PTSD with Brad Schipke

Overcoming PTSD
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Welcome to Overcoming PTSD with Brad Schipke — the show that helps trauma survivors fully recover and rebuild their lives without therapy or medication. I’m Brad Schipke, a trauma recovery coach who’s personally healed PTSD, complex PTSD, and addiction. I know exactly how hopeless trauma can feel — and I also know the proven path forward. Each week, you’ll get powerful conversations, science-backed tools, and real-world strategies for healing trauma, calming your nervous system, and overcoming PTSD symptoms for good. We’ll explore how to: Process unhealed memories safely and effectively Regulate anxiety, panic, and emotional flashbacks Rebuild relationships and self-trust after trauma End cycles of depression, dissociation, and avoidance Create a life filled with peace, purpose, and joy Through in-depth interviews with survivors and experts, plus my own lessons from guiding thousands through recovery, you’ll discover what actually works — and what doesn’t — in the healing process. Whether you’re at the beginning of your journey or deep in recovery, you’ll find hope, validation, and clear next steps here. Because healing from PTSD and CPTSD isn’t a dream — it’s a repeatable, achievable reality. You can heal. You deserve to heal. And you don’t have to do it alone. Join me every week for new episodes, and start your transformation today at OvercomingPTSD.com

  1. 13H AGO

    #125 Abandonment and Betrayal: Framework For Healing

    Struggling with trauma/PTSD and need help? Join my private recovery community here and get my 9 best relief tools 100% FREE: https://www.skool.com/brokentounbreakable   In this Recovery Secrets Daily Coaching session, Brad and Kayleen walk through a powerful 4-step framework for healing abandonment and betrayal — and explain why most people try to process pain too early and accidentally stay stuck. They show how the mind naturally obsesses over the other person after betrayal, replaying questions, scenarios, and imagined futures. Instead of fighting obsession, they teach you how to redirect it toward gratitude, hope, and belief in your own capability. This shift builds the psychological foundation needed for real trauma processing to work. The episode breaks down why turning focus inward, creating space, enforcing boundaries, and only then processing pain creates momentum instead of burnout. Through practical examples and exercises, they demonstrate how to transform destructive thought loops into constructive ones that support recovery. 💡 What You’ll Learn The 4-step framework for healing abandonment and betrayal Why obsessing is natural — and how to redirect it productively How external focus keeps you trapped in pain The difference between negative and positive obsession How to build hope without forcing fake positivity Why mindset must come before trauma processing How gratitude works even in painful situations How imagined futures shape emotional reality Why boundaries are essential before healing work How to stop spinning your wheels in recovery 🧠 Key Takeaway You don’t stop obsessing after betrayal — you retrain obsession to work for you instead of against you. 🔗 Next Steps Subscribe for new weekday episodes from the Recovery Secrets Daily Coaching archive. To go deeper or work with Brad directly, visit: https://www.skool.com/brokentounbreakable CHAPTERS: 00:00 Introduction and Welcome 01:35 Recap of Yesterday's Session 10:22 Framework for Abandonment and Betrayal 11:37 Step 1: Turn Your Focus Inward 12:20 Step 2: Take Time and Space 12:33 Step 3: Enforce New Boundaries 13:03 Step 4: Process the Pain 28:13 Focusing on Positivity 28:22 Steps to Gratitude and Belief 29:00 Importance of Incremental Steps 29:44 Turning Focus Inward 30:03 Taking Time and Space for Yourself 31:54 Avoiding Rash Decisions 36:59 Setting and Adjusting Boundaries 42:35 Enforcing Boundaries 45:06 The Power of Honesty 50:48 Creating a New Reality 54:50 Conclusion and Announcements   Topics Covered: PTSD recovery • abandonment trauma • betrayal healing • emotional regulation • trauma processing • mindset training • obsession loops • gratitude practice • boundaries after betrayal • relationship trauma • nervous system healing • recovery routines • internal focus • trauma framework • self-trust • emotional resilience • Overcoming PTSD Podcast • Recovery Secrets Daily Coaching

    57 min

  2. 1D AGO

    #124 Abandonment and Betrayal: The Thought Triad

    Struggling with betrayal or abandonment trauma? Join my private recovery community and get my 9 best relief tools 100% FREE: https://www.skool.com/brokentounbreakable   In today’s Recovery Secrets Daily Coaching session, Brad and Kayleen tackle one of the most requested topics from their audience: betrayal and abandonment trauma. They explore how these wounds don’t always look like obvious cheating or physical abandonment — sometimes they show up as emotional rejection, not being heard, or repeatedly feeling unseen in relationships. Kayleen shares how betrayal and abandonment were the hardest part of her entire healing journey — even harder than other traumas — because the trigger lived inside her own thoughts. Avoiding people and places didn’t work. The pain followed her everywhere. The breakthrough came when she realized the real battlefield was her mind. Instead of trying to suppress thoughts (which makes them stronger), she built a new mental path: consciously directing attention toward growth-focused thinking. Brad and Kayleen introduce a simple but powerful framework for healing betrayal by obsessing over three anchors — gratitude for now, hope for the future, and the plan that connects the two. This approach doesn’t numb pain; it builds inner strength so healing becomes permanent rather than temporary. 💡 What You’ll Learn Why betrayal and abandonment feel uniquely devastating The hidden emotional forms of betrayal people often miss How rumination keeps trauma alive Why suppressing thoughts makes them stronger The difference between coping and real healing How to redirect your mind without forcing it The 3-anchor framework: gratitude, hope, and direction How to stop triggering yourself with your own thoughts Why inner strength is built through this process How this journey creates the strongest version of you 🧠 Key Takeaway Healing betrayal isn’t about avoiding pain — it’s about training your mind to walk a stronger path until pain loses control over you. 🔗 Next Steps Subscribe for new weekday episodes from the Recovery Secrets Daily Coaching archive. To go deeper or work with Brad directly, visit: https://www.skool.com/brokentounbreakable CHAPTERS: 00:00 Introduction and Welcome 01:15 Today's Topic: Betrayal and Abandonment 02:06 Personal Experiences and Emotional Impact 04:00 Engagement and Audience Interaction 04:57 Understanding Emotional Betrayal 06:09 The Journey of Healing 12:53 Identifying and Managing Triggers 16:16 Mindset and Thought Control 20:17 Creating a New Path Forward 25:20 Gratitude and Hope for the Future 28:12 Bridging the Gap: From Pain to Hope 28:31 The Power of Self-Affirmation 30:03 Daily Rituals for Healing 30:51 The Impact of Obsession 31:51 Understanding the Belief Cycle 36:24 Applying the Framework to Life Challenges 37:25 The Ultimate Self-Development Journey 45:21 Concluding Thoughts and Next Steps   Topics Covered: betrayal trauma • abandonment wounds • PTSD recovery • emotional healing • rumination • mindset training • trauma processing • emotional triggers • trust rebuilding • self-worth • inner strength • relationship trauma • healing frameworks • nervous system regulation • thought control • recovery routines • accelerated healing • trauma coping tools • emotional resilience • Overcoming PTSD Podcast • Recovery Secrets Daily Coaching

    51 min

  3. 2D AGO

    #123 Making Quantum Leaps In Processing Trauma

    Struggling with trauma/PTSD and need help? Join my private recovery community here and get my 9 best relief tools 100% FREE: https://www.skool.com/brokentounbreakable   n this solo coaching session, Brad walks listeners through a practical, no-excuses framework for moving forward in trauma recovery. Instead of abstract motivation, he focuses on measurable accountability: identifying the single biggest trauma or belief to work on, and committing specific hours to processing it. This episode functions like a one-on-one coaching call. Brad guides you to pinpoint the one issue creating the most emotional disturbance, extract the core belief attached to it, and plug that data into the processing tools. He explains why trying to heal everything at once leads to scattered progress—and why focusing on one target creates momentum and visible wins. The core message is simple: healing is driven by time spent processing. Just like building muscle requires time under the bar, recovery requires consistent time in the tools. Brad also introduces a practical planning system—what / when / where—to remove excuses and turn intentions into scheduled action. 💡 What You’ll Learn How to identify the single trauma that will create the biggest breakthrough How to extract the belief attached to a painful memory Why pain signals where healing work is needed most How scattered focus slows recovery The power of working one trauma to completion Why recovery is a discovery process (you don’t need all answers to start) How to set a weekly processing hour goal The “what / when / where” planning framework How to remove mental loopholes that sabotage follow-through Why consistency beats intensity How confidence builds by starting with manageable targets The accountability metric that predicts long-term healing 🧠 Key Takeaway The people who heal are the people who put in the time. Focus on one trauma, schedule your processing, and execute consistently. 🔗 Next Steps Subscribe for new weekday episodes from the Recovery Secrets Daily Coaching archive. To go deeper or work with Brad directly, visit: https://www.skool.com/brokentounbreakable CHAPTERS: 00:00 Introduction and Session Overview 00:53 Setting the Stage for Personal Accountability 02:17 Identifying Your Biggest Challenge 04:28 Focusing on One Trauma and Belief 07:10 The Importance of Processing Time 12:05 Interactive Q&A and Real-Life Examples 20:40 Planning Your Processing Routine 26:39 Understanding Macro and Micro Distress Levels 27:13 Tracking Distress and Accountability 28:06 Focusing on Processing Time 28:29 Simplifying the Healing Process 29:07 The Power of Consistency and Focus 30:07 Engaging with Processing Tools 41:39 The Importance of Sleep in Healing 44:16 Overcoming Challenges in Recovery 51:10 Final Thoughts and Encouragement   Topics Covered: PTSD recovery • trauma processing • emotional healing • accountability in recovery • belief work • introspective healing • protector work • bilateral processing • challenging beliefs • healing routines • recovery planning • trauma focus • emotional pain processing • mindset for recovery • healing structure • consistency in healing • self-guided trauma work • recovery coaching • Overcoming PTSD Podcast • Recovery Secrets Daily Coaching

    52 min

  4. 3D AGO

    #122 Abandonment and Betrayal Trauma: Recovery Workshop

    Struggling with trauma/PTSD and need help? Join my private recovery community here and get my 9 best relief tools 100% FREE: https://www.skool.com/brokentounbreakable   In today’s workshop-style coaching session, Brad and Kayleen teach three foundational mental skills that directly shape trauma recovery: gratitude, self-talk, and affirmations — but with a twist. Instead of using these tools in a general way, they show how to apply constraints to make them more powerful in moments of pain, abandonment, betrayal, or emotional stress. The core idea is simple but profound: you cannot stop thinking about something by force — you replace it by choosing what to think about. Avoidance strengthens fear. Directed focus builds strength. Through live exercises with the audience, they demonstrate how to find gratitude inside difficult situations, how to use future-focused self-talk to build hope, and how intentional thought patterns can become a trained skill rather than a random emotional reaction. This episode is less lecture and more mental workout — a practical training session for strengthening the “thought muscle” that determines how fast and how well you heal. 💡 What You’ll Learn Why trying not to think about pain actually makes it stronger How to redirect focus instead of fighting your thoughts A workshop exercise for finding gratitude inside hardship Why constraints increase mental power and creativity How to train your brain like a muscle The link between gratitude and emotional resilience Future-focused self-talk that builds hope How to turn challenges into growth instead of shutdown Why pain can become a source of strength and perspective The mental habits that accelerate trauma recovery 🧠 Key Takeaway You don’t heal by suppressing thoughts — you heal by choosing better ones and practicing them until they become automatic. 🔗 Next Steps Subscribe for new weekday episodes from the Recovery Secrets Daily Coaching archive. To go deeper or work with Brad directly, visit: https://www.skool.com/brokentounbreakable CHAPTERS: 00:00 Starting the Live Session 01:10 Upcoming Workshop Preview 01:58 Introduction to Key Skills 04:40 The Power of Thoughts 08:17 Gratitude Exercise 21:16 Self-Talk Techniques 24:28 Patch Sharing Insights 24:33 Humanity and Self-Talk 25:11 Positive Self-Talk About the Future 29:19 Affirmations and Bridging the Gap 36:33 Final Exercise: Gratitude, Self-Talk, and Affirmations 45:44 Conclusion and Next Steps   Topics Covered: PTSD recovery • trauma healing • gratitude practice • self-talk • affirmations • mental resilience • emotional regulation • abandonment trauma • betrayal trauma • thought patterns • nervous system healing • focus training • mindset shifts • healing workshops • recovery tools • introspective healing • coping skills • trauma processing • Overcoming PTSD Podcast • Recovery Secrets Daily Coaching

    47 min

  5. 3D AGO

    #121 Anger & PTSD: How to Understand and Control Anger in PTSD Recovery

    Struggling with trauma/PTSD and need help? Join my private recovery community here and get my 9 best relief tools 100% FREE: https://www.skool.com/brokentounbreakable   In today’s session, Brad and Kayleen unpack anger through a trauma lens — not as a character flaw, but as a protective response sitting on top of deeper emotions like fear, hurt, and loss. Using real relationship examples and a vivid story about fear turning into anger in seconds, they explain why anger is a top-level emotion and how misunderstanding it can damage self-worth, relationships, and healing. They explore both sides of anger: being the one who explodes and being the one on the receiving end. The conversation shows how insecurity, guilt, ego, and compassion all play a role — and how learning to see anger as protection (instead of personal attack) creates space for healthier responses. The key shift is learning to bring compassion first, check the ego, and avoid absorbing someone else’s pain as your identity. This episode gives a practical mental framework for de-escalating conflict, protecting your self-concept, and responding to anger without shame, guilt, or escalation. 💡 What You’ll Learn Why anger is usually covering fear, pain, or insecurity The “iceberg model” of anger and trauma How guilt and low self-worth form when you absorb others’ anger Why anger often isn’t about the present moment How ego fuels escalation on both sides The difference between compassion and submission How to step back without abandoning yourself Why shame about anger makes recovery harder How to protect your identity during conflict A practical sequence: compassion → humility → space 🧠 Key Takeaway Anger is rarely the real emotion — it’s a shield protecting pain. When you see that clearly, you stop fighting the person and start understanding the wound. 🔗 Next Steps Subscribe for new weekday episodes from the Recovery Secrets Daily Coaching archive. To go deeper or work with Brad directly, visit: https://www.skool.com/brokentounbreakable CHAPTERS: 00:00 Introduction and Welcome 01:05 Celebrating Kayleen's Birthday 01:22 Today's Topic: Understanding Anger 02:08 Personal Experiences with Anger 05:45 The Story of Shiloh and the Seal 14:09 Compassion and Ego in Anger Management 26:31 Choosing the High Road in Conflict 27:15 Understanding Anger and Its Triggers 29:18 The Importance of Perspective in Relationships 30:13 Recognizing and Controlling Anger 39:53 Behavior Change and Progress 44:20 Final Thoughts and Announcements   Topics Covered: PTSD anger • trauma and relationships • emotional regulation • anger management • trauma triggers • shame and guilt • ego in conflict • nervous system protection • healing communication • compassion in relationships • trauma defense mechanisms • self-worth and identity • emotional triggers • Overcoming PTSD Podcast • Recovery Secrets Daily Coaching

    47 min

  6. 6D AGO

    #120 Why Comparing Yourself Is Slowing Your Healing

    Struggling with trauma/PTSD and need help? Join my private recovery community here and get my 9 best relief tools 100% FREE: https://www.skool.com/brokentounbreakable   In today’s Recovery Secrets Daily Coaching session, Brad and Kayleen talk about comparison — and why it quietly destroys confidence, healing momentum, and self-worth in trauma recovery. Most comparison is based on a snapshot. A sliver of someone else’s life. A highlight moment with none of the backstory. We see someone laughing with their family, succeeding financially, looking healthy, or appearing confident… and we subconsciously assume their life has always been that way. But we’re comparing our behind-the-scenes struggle to their polished moment. Kayleen shares a powerful real-life story about meeting a stranger who envied her family dynamic after seeing one joyful night — without knowing the years of pain and work it took to build those relationships. That moment becomes the foundation for a deeper lesson: comparison without context creates false conclusions. Instead of using comparison as a weapon against yourself, the episode reframes it as data. Information you can study. Inspiration you can learn from. A roadmap rather than a verdict. 💡 What You’ll Learn Why comparison is based on incomplete information How highlight moments distort reality The danger of pedestal thinking Why success and happiness are earned, not accidental How to turn jealousy into curiosity A healthier measuring stick for progress Why everyone is ahead in some areas and behind in others How humility accelerates growth How to use other people’s success as instruction instead of proof you’re failing 🧠 Key Takeaway You are not behind. You’re in a different chapter. And chapters are written, not assigned. 🔗 Next Steps Subscribe for new weekday episodes from the Recovery Secrets Daily Coaching archive. To go deeper or work with Brad directly, visit: https://www.skool.com/brokentounbreakable CHAPTERS: 00:00 Introduction to Recovery Secrets Daily Coaching 00:36 Welcome to the Live Coaching Call 01:06 Mindset Monday: The Dangers of Comparison 02:33 Understanding the Impact of Comparison 08:00 Personal Story: The Importance of Context 13:54 Lessons from the Weekend 17:11 The Value of Hard Work and Persistence 24:57 Embracing Humility for Personal Growth 25:42 The Power of Asking for Guidance 26:51 Finding the Right Environment for Growth 27:56 Creating Connections Through Shared Experiences 29:24 Admiring and Learning from Others 32:12 Celebrating Others to Elevate Yourself 33:47 The Impact of Positive Thinking 39:03 Final Thoughts and Challenges   Topics Covered: comparison mindset • PTSD recovery • trauma healing • self-worth • emotional resilience • jealousy and healing • growth mindset • confidence rebuilding • nervous system recovery • trauma perspective • personal progress • mental reframing • healing journey • Overcoming PTSD Podcast • Recovery Secrets Daily Coaching

    46 min

  7. MAR 12

    #119 Using Visualization to Reduce PTSD Triggers, Anxiety, and Overthinking

    Struggling with trauma/PTSD and need help? Join my private recovery community here and get my 9 best relief tools 100% FREE: https://www.skool.com/brokentounbreakable   In this Recovery Secrets Daily Coaching session, Brad breaks down one of the most powerful and long-lasting skills from the trauma recovery journey: visualization. Unlike many tools that fade once healing is complete, visualization is a skill Brad still uses every day to stay focused, grounded, and in control of his mind. The session explores how visualization isn’t something you “learn” from scratch—it’s something your brain already does constantly. From daydreaming to worst-case-scenario thinking, your mind is visualizing whether you realize it or not. The key to recovery and emotional regulation is learning how to take conscious control of that process instead of letting it run automatically. Brad explains how visualization strengthens the mental muscle of control, helping you interrupt negative thought loops, reduce PTSD triggers, improve focus, and even prepare your brain for success before the day begins. Through practical examples—from managing nausea on a turbulent flight to improving sleep and productivity—this episode shows how visualization becomes a foundation for long-term trauma healing and daily life mastery. 💡 What You’ll Learn Why visualization is one of the most important long-term PTSD recovery skills How your brain constantly visualizes even when you aren’t aware of it The difference between negative, neutral, and positive visualization How visualization builds the mental muscle of control and focus Why practicing visualization before you need it makes it more effective How visualization helps stop worst-case-scenario thinking Using safe space visualization for triggers, flashbacks, and anxiety How visualizing your day improves sleep and daily performance Why visualization works even for people with ADHD or racing thoughts 🧠 Key Takeaway Visualization isn’t about imagining a perfect future—it’s about training your brain to go where you choose instead of where trauma pulls it. 🔗 Next Steps Subscribe for new weekday episodes from the Recovery Secrets Daily Coaching archive. To go deeper or work with Brad directly, visit: https://www.skool.com/brokentounbreakable CHAPTERS: 00:00 Introduction and Welcome 01:26 Engagement and Announcements 02:53 The Power of Visualization 05:44 Practical Applications of Visualization 09:06 Harnessing Focus and Control 12:46 Challenges of Multitasking 15:18 Strategies for Effective Focus 25:41 Balancing Multiple Tasks 26:23 The Importance of Discipline 26:48 Visualization Techniques for Focus 27:33 Training Exercises with Shiloh 30:23 Visualization in Daily Life 40:38 Planning and Organizing Projects 43:11 Visualization Tools and Techniques 44:55 Interactive Q&A Session 45:04 Upcoming Events and Birthdays 48:34 Final Thoughts and Farewell   Topics Covered: PTSD recovery • trauma healing • visualization techniques • mental control • emotional regulation • nervous system regulation • safe space visualization • trauma coping tools • focus and mindfulness • ADHD and trauma • negative thought patterns • worst case scenario thinking • PTSD triggers • anxiety management • sleep and trauma • productivity after trauma • recovery routines • Overcoming PTSD Podcast • Recovery Secrets Daily Coaching

    49 min

  8. MAR 11

    #118 Routines Workshop: One Routine That Actually Helps Heal PTSD

    Struggling with trauma/PTSD and need help? Join my private recovery community here and get my 9 best relief tools 100% FREE: https://www.skool.com/brokentounbreakable   In today’s Recovery Secrets Daily Coaching workshop, Brad and Kayleen break down one of the most overlooked foundations of PTSD and trauma recovery: building routines by focusing on just one thing at a time. Instead of overwhelming yourself with long habit lists, they show how choosing a single, manageable action can create momentum that naturally compounds. Kayleen shares personal stories from early recovery—when confusion, conflicting advice, and too many techniques made healing feel impossible. The breakthrough came from simplifying everything and committing to one consistent habit, even when it wasn’t perfect or optimized. Over time, that one habit became part of who she was and opened the door to adding more. Brad and Kayleen explain why consistency matters more than intensity, how to “stick” a new habit to something you already do every day, and how this approach applies directly to trauma processing. If you’ve struggled to stay consistent with healing tools, routines, or self-care, this episode gives you a clear, practical way to start. 💡 What You’ll Learn Why focusing on one habit is more effective than juggling many How routines support PTSD and trauma recovery over time How to choose your personal “one thing” without overthinking it Why consistency beats perfection in healing and habit-building How to anchor new habits to existing routines like coffee or showers When and how to add new habits after the first one sticks Why trauma processing works best when it’s part of a daily routine How rewards and self-acknowledgment reinforce healing behaviors Why putting daily focus on healing matters more than the exact method 🧠 Key Takeaway Healing doesn’t require perfect routines—it requires consistent focus on getting better, one small action at a time. 🔗 Next Steps Subscribe for new weekday episodes from the Recovery Secrets Daily Coaching archive. To go deeper or work with Brad directly, visit: https://www.skool.com/brokentounbreakable CHAPTERS: 00:00 Introduction and Welcome 01:07 Today's Topic: Building Routines 02:28 Personal Journey: Discovering the Power of One Thing 03:01 Engagement and Interaction 03:35 The Importance of Flexibility in Routines 05:46 The Affirmation Routine: A Personal Story 11:34 Adding Layers to Your Routine 14:05 Consistency and Habit Formation 24:49 Coaching and Accountability 28:32 Exploring Options for Personal Growth 28:41 The Power of Affirmations 29:01 Consistency in Practice 29:06 Processing Techniques for Healing 29:21 Choosing Your Focus 30:20 The Importance of Daily Habits 33:33 Everything Works if You Work It 36:46 Interactive Workshop: Sticking to Your One Thing 42:50 14-Day Challenge Announcement 45:53 Final Thoughts and Encouragement   Topics Covered: PTSD recovery • trauma healing • healing routines • habit building • consistency over perfection • emotional regulation • nervous system regulation • trauma processing • affirmations • daily healing habits • recovery mindset • behavioral change • trauma coping tools • recovery routines • Overcoming PTSD Podcast • Recovery Secrets Daily Coaching

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Welcome to Overcoming PTSD with Brad Schipke — the show that helps trauma survivors fully recover and rebuild their lives without therapy or medication. I’m Brad Schipke, a trauma recovery coach who’s personally healed PTSD, complex PTSD, and addiction. I know exactly how hopeless trauma can feel — and I also know the proven path forward. Each week, you’ll get powerful conversations, science-backed tools, and real-world strategies for healing trauma, calming your nervous system, and overcoming PTSD symptoms for good. We’ll explore how to: Process unhealed memories safely and effectively Regulate anxiety, panic, and emotional flashbacks Rebuild relationships and self-trust after trauma End cycles of depression, dissociation, and avoidance Create a life filled with peace, purpose, and joy Through in-depth interviews with survivors and experts, plus my own lessons from guiding thousands through recovery, you’ll discover what actually works — and what doesn’t — in the healing process. Whether you’re at the beginning of your journey or deep in recovery, you’ll find hope, validation, and clear next steps here. Because healing from PTSD and CPTSD isn’t a dream — it’s a repeatable, achievable reality. You can heal. You deserve to heal. And you don’t have to do it alone. Join me every week for new episodes, and start your transformation today at OvercomingPTSD.com

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