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adventuresINcoachingI Thought We Were Breaking Up on our HoneymoonI’m unpacking the blow-up fight my new husband and I had on our honeymoon — and what it revealed about ADHD, rejection sensitivity, cultural communication styles, and how I’ve misunderstood conflict my entire life. Yikes.As a late-diagnosed ADHD woman, I’ve spent years avoiding discord. But marrying someone with an Eastern European background — where conflict is part of connection — showed me how deeply my own wiring and cultural conditioning run.I got into:• The difference between destructive and productive conflict• Rejection Sensitivity Dysphoria in relationships• Why it’s not just ADHD or just culture — it’s the intersection• Tools I us...2025-07-2013 minadventuresINcoachingWhy You’re Not LazyEver called yourself lazy... and then spiraled?Yeah—me too. But what if that “lazy” feeling isn’t about motivation at all?In this episode of Adventures in Coaching, I’m breaking down the myth of laziness and introducing a reframe that’s been life-changing for my clients and me:🌀 You’re not lazy—you’re in a pattern.A nervous system pattern. A survival pattern. An emotional loop that used to protect you, but might be holding you back now.We’re talking shame, shutdown, ADHD paralysis, and how to actually coach yourself through it—with embodiment, curiosity, and a lot less self-blame...2025-04-2509 minadventuresINcoachingThe Radical Work of ReceivingShop my favorite long-lasting and affordable jewelry || Click here 👉 https://shop.analuisa.com/rr-adventuresincoachingSo many of us were taught that receiving love, help, or rest meant we were weak. Today, I share some honest stories about breaking free from those ingrained beliefs — and the hard, beautiful work of rewriting the lyrics of your life.If you’ve ever struggled to receive without guilt, feeling unworthy of ease, or thinking you have to “pull your weight” to deserve support — this one’s for you.Inside: stories from my relationship, reflections from coaching sessions, and a powerful reminder that you’re not broken — you’r...2025-04-1817 minadventuresINcoachingFemale Friendships & Sister WoundsShop my favorite long-lasting and affordable jewelryClick here 👉 https://shop.analuisa.com/rr-adventuresincoachingWe are here to talk on sister wounding, woooosa! And Just to put a touch of context here, I asked two of my long time homies [long time as in, friends with me since we were about 15/16; so nearly 20 years LOL] to have a conversation about sister wounds. This conversation unpacks the grief of growing apart, the beauty of boundaries, and the power of repairing or releasing with grace. If you've ever wrestled with guilt, resentment, or the silence between you and someone you once loved like a si...2025-04-1253 minadventuresINcoachingHow Your Self-Talk is Sabotaging You (And What to Say Instead)The words we use matter. Especially the ones we whisper to ourselves when no one’s listening.In this one, I get honest about the internal language that shaped me — the phrases I used to survive, the masks I didn’t know I was wearing, and the quiet, persistent ways language can shrink or expand our lives.If you're navigating burnout, identity shifts, or you're just tired of your own inner monologue sounding like a taskmaster — this episode is for you.🎁 RESOURCES FOR YOU:💫 FREE Download: Finding yourself at a loss for how, exactly, to 'fill your cup?'Say less >> [[http...2025-04-0315 minadventuresINcoachingLate-Diagnosed ADHD || Try This Simple Reframe for Ease & Less OverwhelmStruggling to start? Cycling burn out phases? If you're a late-diagnosed ADHD woman juggling a million things, this episode is for you. I get into the Dopamine Drizzle—a simple yet game-changing way to make tasks more enjoyable—and Parkinson’s Law, which explains why tasks expand to fill the time you give them.Shownotes:• xxx___________________________🎁 RESOURCES FOR YOU:💫 FREE Download: Finding yourself at a loss for how, exactly, to 'fill your cup?' 👀 Say less >> [[https://aoc.openinapp.link/mindmap ]]📌 Join my FREE Masterclass: Adventuring with ADHD in the Female Body → https://tinyurl.com/aocebrite 📌 Download the E Guide: Adventuring with AD...2025-03-2217 minadventuresINcoachingTry THIS for Overwhelm [with an ADHD Lens]Feeling overwhelmed, often? In this episode, I share a powerful breakthrough from my coaching session on why we cling to overwhelm, how it becomes part of our identity, and how to un limit. I get into the protective masks we wear, the comfort of old stories, and how to take radical ownership of our lives. If you’ve ever felt like you're constantly spinning plates, this one’s for you!You can coach yourself!🔗 Grab my free ADHD guide, join my masterclass, or check out my course below!📢 Let me know what resonated with you in the comments!CHAPTERS:00:00 Introducti...2025-03-1819 minadventuresINcoachingHow Repressed Emotions Affect Your HealthDid you know that your emotions can literally impact your physical health? From stress-induced inflammation to grief sitting in the lungs, ancient wisdom and modern science agree—unprocessed emotions don’t just disappear, they manifest in the body.If you’ve ever dealt with chronic stress, autoimmune issues, or mysterious health struggles—this conversation is for you. Let’s dig in.Shownotes:• You can heal your life Book: https://amzn.to/4kwS9az • Inspirational War Kitchen Newsletter: https://editorial.warkitchen.net/p/how-fertile-are-you?utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=web • Great follow up video on this topic by Dr Gabor Mate: https://ww...2025-03-0719 minadventuresINcoachingMy ADHD Diagnosis Led to MORE Diagnoses?!I went in for a simple ADHD evaluation—what I got was so much more. PCOS, prediabetes, and later, fibroids. Turns out, ADHD in women is deeply connected to our hormones, stress, and inflammation—and we’re only just starting to understand how.💡 If you’re a late-diagnosed woman with ADHD (or suspect you might have it), this episode is for you. I’m breaking down:✔️ How my ADHD diagnosis led to uncovering multiple hidden health conditions✔️ Why women with ADHD are more prone to PCOS, insulin resistance & inflammation✔️ The missing piece in traditional ADHD advice that isn’t being talked about💬 Let’s T...2025-02-2011 minadventuresINcoachingShould Slide of ShameFresh off a transformative (and slightly chaotic) birthday trip to Mexico—complete with a surprise parasite cleanse and a poppin’ tan—I’m back with some juicy reflections. Ever found yourself drowning in a sea ofshoulds? "Ishould have done this," "Ishould be further along," "Ishould feel bad about that…" 🤯 …..Yeah, let’s talk about that.In this episode, we’re dippin into:🔥 TheSlide of Shame—what it is and why it keeps you stuck🔥 How to break free from procrastinationwithout guilt🔥 The sneaky ways shame disguises itself in your daily thoughts🔥 A mindset shift that feels like a damn golden ticket 🎫Drop a comment wit...2025-02-0729 minadventuresINcoachingThe Formula For Success: Process + Perception = ProgressThe Secret to Success? It’s Simpler Than You Think
In this episode, I'm breaking down a little success formula that dawned on me while taking my daily walk — and trust me, it's a bit of a game-changer.
If you’ve ever felt stuck, overwhelmed, or like success is just *barely* out of reach, this convo is exactly what you need.
Unpacking::
• Why setting up processes matter more than motivation
• How shifting your perception can instantly change your results
• A real-talk breakdown of success beyond the usual clichés
Hit play, drop your thoughts in the comments, and don’t forget to sub...2025-01-3009 minadventuresINcoachingMaster Your Dopamine: How to Use the DopaMenuFeeling stuck, overwhelmed, or caught in a doom-scrolling spiral?
Say howdyyyy to the DOPA Menu—your brain’s new best friend.
💡 Inspired by Jessica McCabe from YouTube’s "How to ADHD," this game-changing tool is all about hacking your dopamine and breaking free from the mental quagmires.
Think of it as a personalized restaurant menu for your mind: quick "starters" to recharge, satisfying "mains" to fuel your focus, and guilt-free "desserts" for when you just need a little extra joy. This isn’t about forcing productivity—it’s about finding what actually works for you.
Whether you’re neurodivergent, a chronic overthi...2025-01-2209 minadventuresINcoaching29. The Curse of Productivity [and How to Redefine It; Yes Even with ADHD]Hey there, fellow overachievers (and fellow burnout survivors)!
Let’s get real: ever felt like you’re not doing enough—especially with ADHD in the mix? Same. In this episode, I’m spilling the tea on the curse of productivity and how it had me chasing external validation while running myself ragged. Spoiler: it’s not cute, and it’s definitely not sustainable.
We’ll talk about redefining what productivity actually means (hint: it’s not just about doing more), embracing tools that bridge the gap between rest and progress, and kicking guilt to the curb. If you’re tired of the hustl...2025-01-0916 minadventuresINcoaching27. Planning for the New Year Like a BOSSEvery New Year, I take time to reset and refocus, blending my perspective as a Capricorn, someone with ADHD, and a millennial entrepreneur navigating life and business.
In this video, I’ll walk you through my step-by-step rituals for starting the year off right, including ADHD-friendly goal-setting techniques, reflective exercises to celebrate wins and lessons from the past year, and practical tips to maintain momentum throughout 2025. Whether you’re looking for ways to manage your neurodivergence, grow your business, or simply set meaningful goals that stick, this video may have something for you.
Don’t forget to like, subscribe, and sh...2025-01-0222 min
adventuresINcoaching26 | 3 Ways Active Listening Lessens Anxiety🎧 Coach Yourself into Better Relationships: 3 Ways Active Listening Lessens Anxiety 🌟
In this episode, I’m inviting you to explore how active listening can transform your relationships and bring more ease to your life. As someone who understands the unique challenges of living with ADHD, I know how overwhelming conversations can feel [especially with your boo].
That’s why I’m sharing three simple, practical ways to use active listening to calm anxiety and create deeper, more meaningful connections.
• The ways active listening can strengthen your relationships.
• How this approach can help quiet your mind and reduce overwhelm.
• Insights and stories from my gr...2024-12-1624 min
adventuresINcoaching22. Navigating Relationship Anxiety with Active Listening & VulnerabilityHere’s the key: Listen to truly hear.
Being vulnerable with someone you love and trust means accepting that you might play a bigger role in the problem than you realized. It’s tough—no doubt about it—but leaning into discomfort is the only way to grow and strengthen your bond.
💡 Takeaways:
• Practice active listening to deepen understanding.
• Be clear about what you want from the conversation and the closure you need.
• Remember, you can only be responsible for your own clarity and actions.
✨ Homework: Try an active listening exercise with your partner (or someone you trust) to put
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Spiritual Solopreneur PodcastHow to Move from Tension to Intention - Creating Transformation with Victoria CumberbatchWelcome to the dynamic world of my guest, transformational and leadership coach, facilitator and breath work guide, Victoria Cumberbatch.Viki is an amazing presence with a passionate desire to help others get through life's challenges. She offers a toolkit of coaching methods born of experience, which includes working in international development, conflict management, community management, speaking and coaching.Viki has seen first hand how transforming it can be when we listen to our body's messages to the mind. She brings a diverse toolkit to her coaching, including somatics, human design, group facilitation, leadership p...2024-08-0934 minadventuresINcoaching21. On Intentional LivingAnother ad hoc goodie for you! Join me on this car ride where I delved into, once again, the tangibility of BEing over doing and having. I share a few real examples of what this [ontology] really means as well as how and why it’s pivotal to create a resilient mindset. A mindset that is pliable enough to pivot moment to moment.
Gear up for the joys of turning your volume up and down [lol, soz], some deeper learnings through story, and what it means to really live intentionally. It dips into existentialism a bit, energy an...2024-07-2226 minadventuresINcoaching20. The RezKitThis one, is a quickie. This episode touches on a story on how I tipped into the world of resilience, transformation and leadership. My aim is to share with you a new digital product I’ve created, with so much pride!, because I’m sure that it will give solace and possibly some foundation to those that could use it. It’s a short share about why I created it and what you can expect. I hope you decide to take a look for, the RezKit, on my store and give it a whirl!
It’s a collection of all my o...2024-07-0809 minadventuresINcoaching19. A Chat with Lisa | On Coaching [w/ an Exec. Coach]Another doozy! In this episode, I got to chat with my own coach [PCC Performance Coach Lisa Foon] about reaching a place of confidence, impact, and self-worth in coaching without the need for bells and whistles. We discussed entrepreneurial roots to unique life experiences being integrated into how we coach.
Lisa chatted about the why that motivates her to continue on and why everyone can benefit from a coach. We simply had a delicious conversation where Lisa shared honestly about how she keeps herself sharp, what she’s learned in the process and all while dropping golden nuggets of wi...2024-06-2440 minadventuresINcoaching18. A Chat with Dad | Conversation on LeadershipYou don’t need all the answers, just know how to get them - Dad.
Here’s a conversation on leadership, self awareness, and more with my Dad, Simeon Cumberbatch. As the idea of holistic leadership [a leader is more than just one at work] takes up more mental space for me, I thought it would be joyous to get into a conversation with Dad, whom has been seen as a leader for decades.
We found ourselves discussing whether leaders are made or born, where self awareness fits into the puzzle of it a...2024-06-1051 minadventuresINcoaching17. On: Blocking Your BlessingsI delved into the depths of some emotional turmoil, navigating through feelings of depression + the weight of past experiences in this cosmik mud of late March 2024.
I verbally processed the tangled web of shame surrounding money and entitlement, unraveling the impact of upbringing and family dynamics in my current mindset. Through introspection, alongside yall, I confront internalized beliefs and commit to reframing my money story.
For more:
• adventuresofcommunity.com
• newsletter
• YouTube [same content as pod]
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Hey, I’m Viki; a lass of many facets. The quick version is, I’m a transformation l...2024-05-2720 minadventuresINcoaching16. On: Boundaries as a Service ProviderJust several minutes following a session with my own coach, I wanted to share [& selfishly, verbally process] what showed up from that 30min. conversation. In this ep., I chat about themes of elevation, responsibility, and growth following a call with my coach, addressing current challenges as a coach amid a Libra full moon's intense energy!
Reflecting on my identity, I aim to move away from the hero complex 😵💫 Setting boundaries with loved ones to balance providing support effectively and preserving personal energy emerged as vital strategies.
Would LOVE to hear how you’ve navigated this, how you wo...2024-05-1319 minadventuresINcoaching15. Toolkit: Breathing, Prioritizing, MaskingMore on the power of resilience! I'm exploring the transformative effects of breathing exercises, prioritization, and the art of personifying your masks as additions to your resilience toolkit. I delve into actionable strategies that can become vital components of your toolkit, empowering you to navigate life's challenges with strength + grace.
Shownotes:
• Breathing exercises to get you started
• PDF of 6 tools in my go to kit
• About the drama triangle
• Schedule a breathwork session with me
For more:
• adventuresofcommunity.com
• newsletter
• YouTube [same content as pod]
Hey, I’m Viki; a lass of ma...2024-04-3029 minadventuresINcoaching14. On: Finding Your North StarIt’s all about principles, values and how to stay integrous with who you are and who you want to be. In this episode, we'll uncover the secrets to maintaining integrity in both our personal and professional lives. From understanding our core values to aligning our actions with our principles, we'll provide practical insights and actionable tips to help you navigate life with authenticity and purpose.
Whether you're facing tough decisions or striving to live in accordance with your beliefs, this episode is your guide to staying integrous with who you are and who you want to be.
Shownotes:
• Lead...2024-04-1424 minadventuresINcoaching13. Toolkit: Tapping, Dumping, FocusingVik delves into the transformative power of curating her own resilience toolkit by sharing a few of her go to tools like: louhan patting, somatic practices, brain dumping, and a type of focus. Get ready to embark on a journey towards personal growth and empowerment!
Throughout the episode, she shares insights, tips, and personal anecdotes to make the journey fun and insightful. Whether you're a seasoned explorer of personal development or just starting on your path, this episode offers something for everyone and will be followed by others if you find yourself enjoying it! 2024-04-0112 minadventuresINcoaching12. Bonus || Live, Mindset ReframeWhat if … you get to change the rules of the game??Here’s a verbal processing of my experience as a first time vendor, with a service booth, at @bodymindspiritexpo in #DenverIt was a rollercoaster and the TLDR version is:: I don’t have to be perfect, I get to give myself the permission to be in a learning phase, self sabotage is real and can be pivoted on in the moment, I am always at choice..Take a listen if you want to add a tool to your resilience toolkit
*or...2024-03-1917 minadventuresINcoaching11. On: 2023 LearningsA short review of my 2023 learnings, such as what's in the way is the way, leaning further into community and attachment, nixing things that simply took toooooo much of my energy, grounding practices and more.
These were pretty big learnings/unlearnings for me and my hope is that you find a bit of resonance, a golden nugget, or food for thought.
Shownotes:
Leadership Mastery Group
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Epihpany ig reel
Body do...2024-03-1827 minadventuresINcoaching10. On: The Sacred PauseOr my hibernation moment from Dec 2023 to Spring 2024.
As a solo entrepreneur, I was overwhelmed with a constant barrage of "have to's" and "should's." Marketing, sales, copywriting, social media, and networking felt like a never-ending hamster wheel and I just intentionally, stopped. This is my review.
Shownotes:
For parents
aOc Coaching List" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">Link to my list of books [affiliate] → specifically, Practices for Embodied Living, Slow Seasons, A Year in Practice, The Garden Within
For more: adventuresofcommunity.com // tinyurl.com/aicnewz
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Humans of Business (former Community Life)The Challenges of Uncertainty | Tough Talks with Viki and Yurii🤯 Is it possible to feel sane through the hard times?
🤝 How do connections with people help us find comfort?
🔒 Why does finding your unique definition of safety make you feel secure?
💪 What to do before fighting the world's challenges?
Let's find it out! 😏
Join Victoria Cumberbatch and Yurii Lazaruk in having deep conversations about things you might usually shut up about!
Connect with Viki and Yurii on Linkedin:
https://www.linkedin.com/in...2024-02-1237 minadventuresINcoaching9. On: AvoidanceOriginally written for a coaching anthology book published through Radiant Coaches Academy; found here: https://a.co/d/71saue5
This delves into the various flavors that avoidant behavior comes in, in order to gain more awareness around some blindspots that we all have. I go into detail with some of my own and sharing how when naming it allows you to tame it and then, claim it.
This is all about dusting off our own innate toolkits in order to show up how we wish to in the world.
For...2023-12-2223 minadventuresINcoaching7. On: Growing Up OreoThis is a narration of a blog post I wrote about growing up biracial.
For the original piece, check here.
For more: adventuresofcommunity.com // newsletter 2023-12-0620 minadventuresINcoaching8. On: GraceAt 33, I’m just now figuring out what “give yourself grace” meansGrace allows for space 🤯
Originally, an IG live
For more: adventuresofcommunity.com // newsletter 2023-12-0525 min
Humans of Business (former Community Life)DEI in the Community World | Tough Talks with Viki and Yurii🎭 What are the cultural differences in approaching DEI?
🤯 How can DEI make people different instead of equal?
🎡 The performative nature of DEI in the Western/US context.
🤗 How to nurture genuine DEI (hint: human connections and friendship).
Let's find it out! 😏
Join Victoria Cumberbatch and Yurii Lazaruk in having deep conversations about things you might usually shut up about!
Connect with Viki and Yurii on Linkedin:
https://www.linkedin.co...2023-11-2848 min
Humans of Business (former Community Life)Inner fears about community as an industry | Tough Talks with Viki and Yurii🤔 Are community builders thinking about themselves more than about the industry and others?
🤑 How do we translate feelings into metrics to present to CEOs and founders?
🎡 Why are we reinventing the community vocabulary wheel instead of building upon existing knowledge?
🤓 How do community builders collaborate to establish more opportunities instead of fighting for existing small amounts of clients?
Let's find it out! 😏
Join Victoria Cumberbatch and Yurii Lazaruk in having deep conversations about things you might usually shut up about!
Connect with Viki and Yurii on Linkedin:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/victoriamc/
https://www.linkedin.com/in/yurii-lazaruk/2023-10-0141 minadventuresINcoaching6. On SafetyUnpopular belief!!
Safety can’t be ensured, guaranteed or granted to you. Wowweeee!
It gets to be co created alongside you. This episode is from an IG live [@adventuresOFcommunity] where I spoke on how, when, and why the idea of safety came up in my personal journey as well as why I think it's up to each of us to determine our own 'safety pedal.'
Lmk what you think // how you know in your body that you’re beginning to feel unsafe // what you know you can do about it2023-09-2036 minadventuresINcoaching5. On: Vulnerability w "Strangers"Originally on IG Live → A friend recently suggested that instead of journaling, I consider using my voice as a record keeper. I considered for a few days and gave it a shot today. It’s really for me to release my thoughts on a topic or learning in order to deepen its imprint on me (it’s how I learn best, aside from diagramming)So this is a short snippet of what came up for me following a courageous leap into deeper, vulnerable conversation with someone I didn’t know well (my hair stylist) and who has suddenly become s...2023-09-1415 min
adventuresINcoachingOn: 99% is Harder than 100%That's it → what if 99% [resistance, pushing, pulling, uncertainty] was harder than simply going all the way?
Based on The Success Principles, the idea of full on commitment = you are unstoppable. What do you think?
Site || Newsletter2023-09-1223 minadventuresINcoaching4. On: More Rest [LOL]What I’ve been learning about rest and how I’ve been consciously integrating it into my day to day
Clearly, with 2 episodes on rest already → I'm in favor of it's addition in life!
For more: adventuresofcommunity.com // newsletter 2023-09-1111 minadventuresINcoaching3. On: Is acceptance the precursor to belonging?🤔 Is acceptance the precursor to belonging, or is acceptance and belonging actually two different factions that complement one another?
👀 Do you need somebody to accept you and all the stuff you might bring to the table?
❌ If you change like Alice in Wonderland, will people no longer accept you?
🙄 Can you still belong somewhere without being accepted initially?
Connect with Yurii on Linkedin
Vik Site || Newsletter2023-09-1049 minadventuresINcoachingOn: RestOriginally on IG Live →
Short musing on the vitality of rest and how it is actually both transformational and even revolutionary. BE A REVOLUTIONARY! 🫨I touched on:🪻my battle of associating my identity w my output🌾todays’ review of a @screamwerk session💐greatest idols all incorporated intentional rest into their days🌼my go to 4 types of rest (mental, physical, emo and 👀👀)Read @askpang book called REST and learn from @thenapministry
My site || Newsletter2023-09-0930 minadventuresINcoaching2. On: BEing, then Doing & HavingOriginally an IG Live
Being an only child, super accountable, ultra independent, #solopreneur ain’t easy but it’s worth it
The learning that is occurring is stupendous and I want to always be sharing.
Here I walked through my own systems for slowing down, celebrating small wins, and forecasting toward my dreams. If you’re interested, sign up for my newsletter from my bio to get templates and/or let me know if you’d be down for a masterclass type lituation to do this work yourself, in Union with others.
Site || Newsletter2023-09-0825 min
adventuresINcoaching1. On: Finding your ReleaseOriginally recorded on Instagram live →
If you’re like me and looovveee to read about all the modalities, but also mid key frustrated that the HOW is rarely inserted → here’s a how for you.
Following a breathwerk session this morning, I got what I was looking for. I’m sharing with you :: a tiny smidgen about this modality, what got me here, why breathwork as well as my experience today in breaking through a saboteur story.
So essentially, a lil verbal processing for you (but mainly my own accoun...2023-09-0726 min
CHAOSScastEpisode 66: Deciding what metrics to measure for community managers with Bri, Lori, and VictoriaHello and welcome to CHAOSScast Community podcast, where we share use cases and experiences with measuring open source community health. Elevating conversations about metrics, analytics, and software from the Community Health Analytics Open Source Software, or short CHAOSS Project, to wherever you like to listen. Today, we are joined by two wonderful guests that Venia met during an amazing talk at the Community Spaces. We have Victoria Cumberbatch, Founder of adventuresOFcommunity, a Community Development Consultancy, and Bri Leever, a Community Architect and Founder of Ember. Our conversations take us through finding out how everyone got their start in community...2022-10-0749 min
Embracing HumanEp. 20 - The Art of Constructive Conversation w/ Victoria CumberbatchHow have we lost the art of conversation? Our guest today shares amazing tips on how to have deeper and constructive communication with those we love and complete strangers.Victoria Cumberbatch is a queen of powerful conversations and communication. As a voice-over actor and host of the YouTube series, Anderson Street, she has useful lessons on how we can start to engage in better chats at our own dinner tables.She has a great story of always feeling like the outsider and how she's worked to overcome that feel through travel and...2020-01-281h 02