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Have you ever given someone all the advice in the world, explained exactly what they need to do… and then watched them do absolutely none of it?

Here's the thing: knowing how to help someone and knowing how to help them actually CHANGE are two very different skills.

In today's episode, we're joined by Dr. Krista Scott-Dixon, a leading expert in behaviour change, coaching, and communication, to unpack the psychology behind why people change (and why they don't).

Whether you're a healthcare practitioner, coach, parent, partner, or simply someone who wants to have better conversations, this episode is for you.

We're getting into:

• Why giving more advice isn't always the answer (and can actually backfire)
• Motivational interviewing and how to ask questions that inspire reflection and change
• The art of listening, getting comfortable with silence, and giving people space to think
• Why people seem resistant to change, even when they genuinely want things to be different
• How to help patients and clients make meaningful, sustainable changes
• Why empathy, curiosity, and connection are some of the most powerful tools we have

Because sometimes, the most valuable thing you can do for someone isn't to give them another piece of information. It's to make them feel heard.

We loved this conversation so much that Vic went out and bought Krista's textbook and is planning to take her course!

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Dr. Krista Scott-Dixon's textbook: Linked Here

Coaching course: Linked here

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Do your hormones need “balancing” or is someone selling you a problem?

In this episode of Girls Gone Wellness, Jeanette and Victoria sit down with endocrinologist and Docs Who Lift co-host Dr. Karl Nadolsky to unpack hormone health, hormone testing, and the wellness claims flooding your feed.

From “estrogen dominance” and “adrenal fatigue” to expensive DUTCH tests and testosterone pellets, we ask what these claims actually mean, what deserves investigation, and where marketing gets ahead of the evidence. Dr. Nadolsky explains how an endocrinologist approaches symptoms like fatigue, brain fog, irregular periods, and weight changes—and why more testing doesn’t automatically mean better care.

We get into:

• Hormone imbalance: what the phrase tells you and what it leaves out.
• DUTCH testing, estrogen detoxes, and the questions to ask before paying for a hormone panel.
• Cortisol, chronic stress, and the difference between “adrenal fatigue” and adrenal insufficiency.
• Thyroid testing, including TSH, T4, T3, reverse T3, and the debate over “optimal” levels.
• Hypothyroidism treatment, from levothyroxine to desiccated thyroid and combination therapy.
• Perimenopause, testosterone therapy for women, and concerns about hormone pellets.
• Low testosterone in men and the role of sleep, chronic illness, and lifestyle.

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Ever find yourself dating the same person in a different body, ignoring red flags, chasing the spark, or wondering why you keep repeating the same relationship patterns? Sabrina Zohar is here to help us unpack WHY.

In this episode of Girls Gone Wellness, we're joined by dating and relationship coach, host of The Sabrina Zohar Show, and author of Why Am I Like This?, Sabrina Zohar, for one of our most personal, honest, and eye-opening conversations yet.

And when we say personal, we mean it.

If you've been listening to GGW for a while, you know Victoria's dating life has become somewhat of a running joke on the podcast. But after reading an advance copy of Sabrina's book (which she genuinely says changed her life), it was time to get into the patterns, behaviours, and beliefs that keep showing up in our relationships. And yes, that includes Victoria's decision to take six months off dating.

We get into attachment styles, anxious attachment, dating anxiety, emotional availability, boundaries, self-sabotage, and the difference between chemistry and compatibility. We also challenge some of the most popular dating advice circulating online, including whether “if he wanted to, he would” is actually helpful, why we put so much weight on texting, and whether that intense spark is always something worth chasing.

Sabrina shares her own experiences with unhealthy relationship patterns, what it actually takes to change your behaviour, and why becoming more self-aware doesn't automatically mean you'll stop repeating the same mistakes.

In this episode, we talk about:

• Why we keep attracting or choosing the same types of partners
• Anxious attachment, dating anxiety, and the need for validation
• The difference between chemistry, compatibility, and emotional capacity
• Why the spark might not mean what you think it means
• Dating apps, texting anxiety, and unrealistic relationship expectations
• Setting boundaries without abandoning your own needs
• How childhood experiences can influence adult relationships
• Whether taking a break from dating actually helps you heal
• Why understanding your patterns is only part of changing them
• What healthy dating and relationships can actually look like

And perhaps the biggest takeaway? You can understand exactly why you do something and still struggle to stop doing it.

Whether you're single, navigating modern dating, happily partnered, or trying to better understand yourself, this conversation goes so much further than dating advice. It's about the patterns we carry into our relationships, the ways we abandon ourselves, and what it really means to start doing things differently.

Sabrina's new book, Why Am I Like This?, is out October 13, 2026, and we cannot recommend it enough.

If you've ever asked yourself, “Why do I keep doing this?”, this episode is for you.

Connect with Sabrina Zohar:
Instagram: @sabrina.zohar
Podcast: The Sabrina Zohar Show
Book: Why Am I Like This?

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Pregnancy and postpartum fitness advice can really crazy really fast

One minute women are being told to lift heavy, build muscle, and get stronger-and then the second they become pregnant, suddenly it’s, “Be careful. Don’t lift too much. Don’t get your heart rate too high. Don’t do core.” Then postpartum hits, and somehow the messaging flips again: now you’re supposed to lose the baby weight, “get your body back,” and return to normal as quickly as possible.

This week, we’re talking about what strength training during pregnancy and postpartum should actually look like. We’re joined by pre- and postnatal trainer and female physiology researcher Tasha Leung to break down some of the biggest myths around lifting while pregnant, core training, diastasis recti, Kegels, pelvic floor function, the six-week postpartum clearance, C-section recovery, and the pressure women feel to bounce back after having a baby.

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What should you be doing in your 20s, 30s and 40s if you want a healthy brain at 80?

This week, we’re joined by registered dietitian and cognitive health expert Barbie Boules to talk about what we actually know about protecting our brains as we age and why brain health deserves our attention long before we start worrying about dementia.

Barbie has been a registered dietitian for over 25 years, and her work has become increasingly focused on women’s health, healthy aging and cognitive health. After her mom was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease, the conversation around dementia prevention and protecting cognitive function also became deeply personal for her.

We talk about the connection between cardiovascular health and brain health, including cholesterol, ApoB, Lp(a), blood pressure, insulin resistance and body composition, and why many of the things we do to protect our hearts may also matter for our brains.

We also get into brain fog and normal forgetfulness, social media and our shrinking attention spans, multitasking, AI and whether outsourcing our thinking could have consequences for cognitive health.

Then, of course, we talk nutrition: the MIND diet, berries, leafy greens, whole grains, fatty fish, coffee, alcohol, creatine and supplements. Plus, Barbie breaks down what we actually know about menopause and cognition, including the viral claim that your brain starts to “eat itself” when estrogen declines.

In this episode, we cover:

• How early brain health and cognitive decline should be on our radar
• Normal forgetfulness vs. changes worth paying attention to
• Modifiable risk factors for dementia and cognitive decline
• The connection between cholesterol, metabolic health and brain health
• Whether social media, multitasking and AI are changing how we use our brains
• The MIND diet and what to eat for long-term brain health
• Coffee, alcohol, creatine and supplements for cognitive health
• Menopause, estrogen and the female brain
• Cognitive reserve and why protecting your brain involves more than doing Sudoku
• The realistic habits you can start now to support a healthier brain later

If you’ve ever wondered how to keep your brain healthy as you age, whether brain fog is something to worry about, or what actually matters for reducing your risk of cognitive decline, this episode is for you.

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What does it really take to leave the security of a 9-5 and bet on your own idea? We sit down with Jess Fried, founder of the Toronto based jewelry company Dainty Diamond, to unpack how a side hustle that began through Instagram DMs grew into a six-figure jewelry business within her first year.

Jess gets honest about the less glamorous side of entrepreneurship-from navigating imposter syndrome to reinvesting most of what the business made, missing social events and learning to trust her own decisions. We also talk about some of the most controversial aspects of the diamond and jewelry business where Jess breaks down the difference between the different types of gold jewelry and what to look out for, whether luxury pieces are actually worth their price tags; lab-grown versus natural diamonds; engagement-ring budgets; and what really determines a diamond’s quality.

Whether you’re building a business, dreaming about leaving your job or trying to avoid overpaying for your next piece of jewelry, this episode is a must listen!

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If you have PCOS/PMOS and feel like weight loss is harder for you than it seems to be for everyone else, this episode is for you.

Dr. Nastasia Irons is back on Girls Gone Wellness for a second time, and after her first episode on body recomposition became one of our most listened-to episodes, we knew we had to bring her back.

This time, we’re talking all about PCOS/PMOS and weight management, including why weight loss really can feel more difficult, what role insulin resistance and inflammation play, and why simply telling women to “eat less and move more” misses a huge part of the picture.

We also break down some of the biggest myths and questions we see online, including:

• Is weight loss actually harder with PCOS/PMOS?
• Can eating too little make things worse?
• Do you need to go low-carb?
• Is fruit bad for insulin resistance?
• Is HIIT really harmful for your hormones?
• Why is strength training so important?
• What does an ideal exercise routine look like?
• Can the Mediterranean diet help?
• Where do GLP-1 medications and metformin fit in?
• Do supplements like inositol and berberine actually work?

We also talk about why PCOS has been renamed PMOS, polyendocrine metabolic ovarian syndrome, and why this new name better reflects the fact that this condition affects far more than reproductive health alone.

If you’ve ever felt confused, discouraged, or overwhelmed by all the conflicting advice around PCOS/PMOS, weight loss, carbs, exercise, insulin resistance and supplements, this episode will help you understand what actually matters.

And if you haven’t listened to Dr. Irons’ first episode with us on body recomposition, make sure to go back and listen to that one next.

Connect with Dr. Nastasia Irons:
Instagram: @healwithstaz
Book with Dr. Irons through Ellis Park Medical

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If you’re in your 40s or 50s and suddenly feel like your body is playing by a completely different set of rules… this episode is for you.

This week we’re joined by naturopathic doctor Dr. Jennifer Haessler for a conversation all about perimenopause, menopause, metabolism, muscle, body composition and what women actually need during midlife.

We talk about why your weight and fat distribution can start to change even if you feel like you haven’t changed anything, what’s happening to estrogen and progesterone during perimenopause, and how those hormonal shifts can affect everything from sleep and mood to insulin sensitivity, cholesterol, bone density, cognition and muscle mass.

We also get into one of the biggest mistakes women make when their body starts changing: eating less and exercising more.

Dr. Haessler explains why aggressive calorie cutting can backfire, why strength training becomes one of the most important tools in midlife, how much you actually need to be doing, and why cardio still absolutely matters.

We also cover protein, fibre, carbs, breakfast, progressive overload, supplements, hormone replacement therapy, and when tools like GLP-1 medications may have a role.

Most importantly, this episode is a reminder that midlife does not have to mean decline.

Your body may be changing, but that doesn’t mean your best years are behind you.

You can get stronger.
You can have more energy.
You can feel better in your body.
And you do not have to spend this phase of life chasing smaller.

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What if your fitness goal isn’t impossible, it just costs more than you realized? We’re not talking about money, We’re talking about the time, effort, flexibility, social sacrifices, and mental energy that can come with trying to achieve and maintain a certain body. Social media shows us the result, but it rarely shows us what that result actually requires and costs to maintain, that most of the time, is unrealistic and not worth the mental energy and capacity needed.

We are joined by nutrition and fitness coach Jordan Lips for an honest conversation about setting realistic expectations without dismissing the results you want. Jordan explains why being healthy, strong, and functionally fit is not necessarily the same goal as being extremely lean and why those goals can demand very different levels of effort.

We talk about the trade-offs hiding behind the bodies we’re taught to want, why building muscle often takes longer than people expect, and how to create a plan that fits your actual life and mental capacity. We also get into calorie tracking, food noise, volume eating, all-or-nothing thinking, and why the best weight-loss strategy isn’t simply one you can survive -it’s one that prepares you for the life you’ll need to live to maintain the result.

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What does a healthy metabolism actually look like, and why does weight loss feel so much harder for some people than others?

This week, we’re joined by returning guest Dr. Andrea Gri, ND, a naturopathic doctor and Menopause Society Certified Practitioner who focuses on women’s metabolic health, body composition, and healthy aging. Vic also has the pleasure of working alongside Andrea at Clarity Health, so this conversation brings together both clinical insight and the questions we hear from women all the time.

We’re breaking down the difference between weight loss and body recomposition, why muscle matters so much for your metabolism, how hormones, sleep, stress, insulin resistance, and genetics can influence your results, and why the number on the scale often tells you far less than you think.

We also get into food noise and appetite, GLP-1 medications, whether everyone needs to track calories, why aggressive dieting can backfire, and what sustainable weight management actually looks like when you stop chasing quick fixes and start building a strategy that works for your body.

If you’ve ever felt like you’re doing everything “right” but your body still isn’t responding the way you expected, this episode will help you zoom out, understand the bigger picture, and rethink what progress can actually look like.

Find Dr. Andrea Gri on Instagram at @andrea.gri.nd and learn more about working with her at Clarity Health in Burlington, Ontario. Join Dr. Andrea's newsletter here!

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Ever opened your bloodwork results and thought, “Okay thats great.. but I don’t even know what that means? We both definitely have. Naturopathic doctor Dr. Kaitlin Janes joins us to decode the routine labs that can reveal a lot about your health-without the fearmongering, going on a Dr. Google spiral, or unnecessary fancy testing.

We break down the basics, including CBCs, ferritin and iron deficiency, blood sugar and insulin resistance, cholesterol, liver enzymes, thyroid markers, kidney function, B12, and vitamin D. Dr. Janes explains why “within range” doesn’t always tell the whole story, when an abnormal result may actually be concerning, and why your symptoms, health history, and lab trends matter just as much as a single number. Plus, we get into how often you really need bloodwork, why more testing isn’t always better, and how to advocate for yourself without treating your healthcare provider like the enemy.

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Blood sugar is everywhere right now. Glucose spikes, continuous glucose monitors, apple cider vinegar before meals, walking after meals, berberine, cutting carbs… but how much of this actually matters?

In this episode, we’re joined by Dr. Adrian Chavez, who has a PhD focused on insulin resistance and metabolic health, to break down what you actually need to know about blood sugar.

We talk about what insulin resistance really is, why it can develop years before diabetes, whether fasting insulin and HOMA-IR are worth testing, what a normal blood sugar response after eating should look like, and whether healthy people actually need to worry about glucose spikes.

We also get into CGMs, berberine, apple cider vinegar, post-meal walks, calorie intake, body fat, strength training, cardio, fibre, protein, and the lifestyle changes that actually make the biggest difference for metabolic health.

Plus, we zoom out into a much bigger conversation about the wellness industry, health optimization, and why so many people are spending enormous amounts of time and money worrying about tiny details while overlooking the habits that have the strongest evidence behind them.

If you’ve ever wondered whether you’re insulin resistant, what blood work actually matters, or what you should be doing to protect your metabolic health long term, this episode will give you a much clearer place to start.

In this episode, we discuss:
• What insulin resistance actually is
• How insulin resistance can develop before diabetes
• Fasting insulin and HOMA-IR
• Whether blood sugar spikes are actually harmful
• Continuous glucose monitors for healthy people
• Berberine and whether it actually works
• Apple cider vinegar and post-meal walks
• Strength training, cardio and daily movement
• Calorie intake, body fat and metabolic health
• Protein, fibre and blood sugar control
• The problem with over-optimizing your health
• What actually matters for long-term wellness

Follow Dr. Adrian Chavez on Instagram: @dr.adrianchavez

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The fitness industry has made women’s health feel unnecessarily complicated. We’re told to cycle-sync our workouts, avoid training fasted, wear weighted vests, track every body-composition metric and constantly adjust our routines based on hormones, cortisol and the latest wellness trend.

In this episode, Dr. Lauren Colenso-Semple, PhD, joins us to separate fitness fact from social media fiction. We break down whether women actually need to train differently than men, what cycle syncing gets wrong, whether walking counts as exercise, and what strength training and cardio should realistically look like.

We also get into creatine, protein needs in midlife, HRT and muscle loss, body recomposition, DEXA scans, smart scales, grip strength, weighted vests, fasted workouts and the growing and concerning-world of unregulated wellness peptides.

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For so many women, midlife becomes the moment they feel like they need to control their bodies more.

Eat less. Cut carbs. Increase protein. Start fasting. Fix your cortisol. Track everything.

But what if perimenopause and menopause are not the time to start another diet?

In this episode, we’re joined by Dr. Jenn Salib Huber, a naturopathic doctor, registered dietitian, menopause nutritionist, and author of Eat to Thrive During Menopause, for a refreshing conversation about intuitive eating through midlife.

We talk about why perimenopause can create a second wave of body dissatisfaction, how years of dieting can disconnect women from their hunger and fullness cues, and what it actually means to rebuild trust with your body.

Dr. Jenn breaks down the difference between eating whatever you want and true intuitive eating, why satisfaction is such an important part of nutrition, and how restriction can fuel the exact overeating patterns women are trying to avoid.

We also get into the biggest midlife nutrition conversations happening online, including metabolism changes, protein, carbohydrates, soy, dairy, creatine, calcium, intermittent fasting, “cortisol belly,” and whether women really need to completely overhaul the way they eat during perimenopause and menopause.

This episode is not about ignoring nutrition or giving up on your health. It is about learning how to nourish yourself without spending the next several decades tracking, restricting, and constantly feeling like your body is a problem that needs to be fixed.

You can find Dr. Jenn Salib Huber on Instagram at @menopause.nutritionist, and her book,Eat to Thrive During Menopause, is available wherever books are sold.

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100 episodes of GGW means 100 episodes of hot takes, expert guests, wellness myth-busting, Google Doc chaos, tech meltdowns, friendship, rejection, growth, and just enough delusion to keep building something bigger.

In this episode, we’re talking about what really happens behind the scenes including our favourite guests to our biggest fails, our business goals, and some fun random questions (yes, we talking about our dating life & aliens) to keep things interesting.

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We're more connected than ever before... so why does it feel like everyone is exhausted, anxious, overwhelmed, and lonely?

This week on Girls Gone Wellness, we're joined by renowned psychologist, bestselling author, and speaker Dr. Jody Carrington for one of the most thought-provoking conversations we've ever had.

Together, we unpack why we're living through a loneliness epidemic, how constant notifications and technology are keeping our nervous systems in a perpetual state of stress, and why our brains simply weren't designed for the way we live today.

We also dive into:

• Why loneliness, not mental illness, may be the bigger crisis.
• What social media is really doing to our brains.
• The importance of emotional regulation (and why you can't just tell someone to "calm down").
• Modern dating, relationships, and why connection feels harder than ever.
• Practical ways to regulate your nervous system and reconnect with yourself and the people around you.

This is one of those episodes that will make you look at your phone, your relationships, your daily habits, and even your own nervous system completely differently.

If you've ever felt burnt out, disconnected, or like life just feels... heavier than it used to, this conversation is for you.

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Website: https://www.drjodycarrington.com
Instagram: @drjodycarrington

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You can be an incredible clinician and still have no idea how to run a business, and that’s exactly where so many new practitioners get stuck.

In this episode, we’re joined by Dr. Meghan Walker to talk about the part of healthcare education that rarely gets enough attention- how to actually build a practice that is sustainable, profitable, and impactful.

We get into the uncomfortable but necessary conversations around charging for care, pricing your services, building demand, creating a personal brand, and why “I just want to help people” cannot be your entire business strategy. We also talk about niching, social media, email lists, AI tools, burnout, and the systems that help practitioners take their time back without lowering the quality of care.

Whether you’re a student, new grad, clinician, or entrepreneur in the wellness space, this episode is your reminder that making money and helping people are not opposites and building a real business might be one of the most powerful ways to get your work into more people’s hands.

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Nobody warned us that heart disease is the #1 killer of women.

Nobody warned us that some of the biggest risk factors can show up in our 20s.

And nobody warned us that there's a blood test almost every woman should have checked.

So we brought on one of the world's leading cardiologists to tell us everything.

This episode covers the heart disease risks hiding in plain sight, the cholesterol myths taking over social media, and the simple things every woman should know to protect her future health.

In this episode:

• The heart disease test every woman should know about
• Why healthy women still have heart attacks
• PCOS, fibroids & cardiovascular risk
• What your cholesterol numbers actually mean
• The truth about statins
• Alcohol, saturated fat & heart health
• How to protect your heart before problems start

This is one of those episodes every woman should hear. ❤️

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What if the problem isn’t that you’re “too ambitious” -it’s that you’re surrounded by people who are uncomfortable watching you grow?

In this episode, we’re joined by Renee Warren, founder of The Pink Skirt Project, for a no-BS conversation on confidence, entrepreneurship, relationships, and what it actually takes to build a life that feels aligned.

We get into why so many women struggle with self-doubt, why confidence is a skill you build through action, and why “balance” might be the most overrated goal of all. Renee shares how women can stop shrinking to keep other people comfortable, how to know when your work is passion versus avoidance, and why the right partner, friends, mentors, and community can either expand your vision or quietly hold you back.

We also talk about motherhood, outsourcing, buying back your time, networking in a new city, and becoming the kind of woman who supports other women without jealousy, comparison, or weird competitive energy.

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Should women really be training differently than men?

If you've spent any time in the wellness space, you've probably heard that women should avoid intense exercise, cycle sync their workouts, be careful not to spike cortisol, and definitely not lift too heavy if they don't want to get "bulky."

But what if some of the most popular fitness advice for women is actually holding us back?

This week, we're joined by Dr. Alyssa Olenick, PhD, exercise physiologist, sports nutritionist, coach, ultra-marathon runner, and one of the leading voices challenging fitness myths online. Alyssa's research focuses on exercise, metabolism, sex differences, menstrual cycle physiology, and menopause, and she isn't afraid to question the narratives that have become commonplace in women's wellness.

In this episode, we discuss:

✨ Why Dr. Alyssa believes more women could benefit from training more like men
✨ The truth about muscle growth and getting "bulky"
✨ What the research actually says about cycle syncing
✨ How hormones impact exercise performance
✨ Birth control, PCOS, menopause, and training adaptations
✨ Why muscle mass and bone density should matter to women in their 20s and 30s
✨ The dangers of chronic dieting and under-fueling
✨ Whether walking and Pilates are enough for long-term health
✨ The key types of exercise every woman should be including in her routine

This conversation challenges a lot of what we've been told about women's fitness and offers a refreshing, evidence-based perspective on building a stronger, healthier body for life.

Whether you're a gym lover, a Pilates girl, a runner, or someone who's just trying to figure out what actually matters, this episode is packed with practical takeaways.

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📲 Instagram: @doclyssfitness
🌐 Website: Doc Lyss Fitness

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