Podcasts about your roots

Liam Ó Maonlaí a bhéas in éineacht le han-chuid sár-cheoltóir eile i gCill Áirne i Mí Eanair don bhféile Your Roots are Showing.

Developing a strong foundation is crucial in maintaining and moving forward in life. Your strong  foundation  is a result of developing deep, strong, healthy roots from life lessons, creativity, and resilience. Stay tuned for great benefits of deep roots. The post Episode 167—How Deep are Your Roots? appeared first on Endless Brain Energy.

Link to Transcript: https://tinyurl.com/2r63e6tn Episode summary: Whether it's news notifications or work emails, it's easy to feel overwhelmed by the stresses of our time every moment of every day. But what if there was something we could do to rekindle the greatest joys of our pasts? How might that shift how we feel in the present moment? Simply reflecting on happy memories has been shown in a lab to reduce stress, activate the reward center in our brain, and uplift our mood. This week, Palestinian-American poet and author Naomi Shihab Nye reminisces on happy memories from her youth and finds the practice soothes her and sparks joyfulness. We also hear from neuroscientist Mauricio Delgado about how the practice changes the way we think and feel, and which types of happy memories serve us best. Practice: For one week or more, spend 5-10 minutes each day writing in response to the following prompt: Think about good memories you have from your past. Write a few paragraphs describing them and one event that you still remember to this date. Please provide as many details as possible, including who was there, so that another person reading what you wrote could understand how you felt at that time. Today's guests: Naomi Shihab Nye is a Palestinian-American poet and author. Her new book of poetry, Grace Notes, will be available May 7. Order Grace Notes: https://tinyurl.com/st3w6n8t Check out Naomi's children's book about a child visiting her Palestinian grandmother, Sitti's Secrets: https://tinyurl.com/5embjxuj Follow Naomi on Instagram: https://tinyurl.com/5hddcf8k Mauricio Delgado is a psychology professor at Rutgers University who studies social and cognitive neuroscience. Learn more about Mauricio's work: https://tinyurl.com/4tt7bp2d Follow Mauricio on Twitter: https://tinyurl.com/27kvv6j7 More episodes like this one: Why We Should Look Up at the Sky - https://tinyurl.com/4xs88sye Why We Need Friends with Shared Interests - https://tinyurl.com/bdesh3he Related Happiness Breaks: A Meditation to Connect to Your Roots, With Yuria Celidwen - https://tinyurl.com/3ae3w3z3 Where Did You Come From? Guided Writing, With Lyla June - https://tinyurl.com/ytypxn5t Tell us about your happiest childhood memories, and what they bring to you now. Email us at happinesspod@berkeley.edu or use the hashtag #happinesspod. Help us share The Science of Happiness! Leave us a 5-star review on Apple Podcasts and share this link with someone who might like the show: https://tinyurl.com/2p9h5aap

Today, we're diving into the transformative journey of "Growing Out of Your Roots," where we discuss the evolution from our foundational beginnings to the expansive new heights we can achieve. It's about breaking free from old constraints and venturing into new territories—be they personal, professional, or spiritual. As we evolve, our roots—our core values and initial experiences—serve as both anchor and springboard, informing our decisions yet allowing us to reach beyond familiar ground. We'll explore how to honor our past while forging a path forward that reflects our current aspirations and future dreams. This dialogue is an invitation to reflect on where we've been and envision where we want to go, challenging ourselves to grow beyond the comfort of the familiar. It's about cultivating resilience and courage to transform and adapt, ensuring that our growth is not confined by where we started but propelled by our limitless potential. Join us as we embrace the challenges and rewards of shedding old skins and expanding our horizons. Rhomas Men's Team podcast here. As always, if you resonate with our content, please follow, like, share, comment, and support our channel: https://www.rhomas.com/ #PersonalEvolution #BreakingBarriers #GrowthMindset #ExpandingHorizons #Rhomas

The Connected Yoga Teacher Podcast 364: 7 Years of Podcasting with Shannon Crow   Description: It has been 7 years of podcasts on the Connected Yoga Teacher podcast with Shannon Crow. While it is a time of celebrating the consistency and the amazing connections that have come from the podcast, Shannon shares some of her reflections about her recent situation, both personal and on a broader scale.   Shannon has been dealing with emotional heaviness, sadness, and heartbreak, on top of a cold. She shares how current events like what's happening in Gaza have been affecting her emotions, especially because of the silence of many people in the health and wellness world. She talks about some things that are helping her through this time and how she is working through the anger and emotions she is feeling. Shannon also invites us to explore how we can start seeing the connections between us and how we can support ourselves as we navigate these challenging times.   Key Takeaways: [0:02] It's the 7th year anniversary of the Connected Yoga Teacher Podcast! [4:23] This episode is supported by OfferingTree and Pelvic Health Professionals, but you can chip in to keep the podcast going too! [7:05] Kathleen Pratt shares a little about the upcoming Yoga Series she is hosting in Pelvic Health Professionals - Nourish Your Nervous System. [9:26] Shannon guides a short breath exercise. [10:22] Shannon checks in with herself. In addition to dealing with a cold she has been feeling some heaviness, sadness, and heartbreak. [15:14] Shannon has also been feeling angry about the silence from many people in the health and wellness world. [18:13] One thing that has made a difference for Shannon is seeing the yoga teachers who are speaking up and supporting the Palestinian cause. [21:06] Shannon talks about some ways she is working on processing her anger. [25:10] Shannon shares two messages that have held her and kept her steady. [27:39] Shannon gives a shout out to Jivana Heyman's upcoming collaboration with OfferingTree - Chair Yoga is Real Yoga. [29:22] Shannon reads another message she received after sharing Rula's episode. [34:14] How can we start seeing the connections between us? [37:08] The upcoming yoga series, Nourish Your Nervous System, is a great course for anyone who has been feeling stressed. [38:33] Shannon shares some other upcoming events and offerings you can check out.   Links: Support the podcast The Connected Yoga Teacher Podcast Episode 277: Yoga and Land Acknowledgement with Jessica Barudin & Emmy Chahal The Connected Yoga Teacher Podcast Episode 361: Connect to Nature and Your Roots with Tracee Stanley OfferingTree Webinar - Chair Yoga is Real Yoga: Integrating Chairs into Your Classes with Jivana Heyman The Connected Yoga Teacher Podcast: Yoga for Peace with Shannon Crow [BONUS EPISODE] The Connected Yoga Teacher Podcast Episode 359: Ahimsa in Times of Conflict with Rula Wardeh Nourish Your Nervous System, 6-Week Online Series with Kathleen Pratt in Pelvic Health Professionals Guest Speakers in Pelvic Health Professionals Shannon Crow on Instagram The Connected Yoga Teacher Facebook Group Pelvic Health Professionals   Gratitude to our Sponsors, OfferingTree and Pelvic Health Professionals.   Quotes from this episode: "I am so grateful to those of you who listen to multiple episodes. It's really a complete honor and the podcast exists because of you."   "I want to be able to speak up against harm and oppression because I feel like that's part of yoga."   "We can speak up and make mistakes and be in community."   "In society, we are not taught to get comfortable with anger."   "I am just so grateful when I see a comment on a post that we've made or a podcast that we've done or a message in support of the work that we're doing here on the podcast."   "In these connections, we realize how connected we really are."

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Chef and author Bryant Terry leads us through a visualization to connect with our ancestors by appreciating our families' traditional foods. Join our limited newsletter The Science of Habits to get curated, science-backed tips to help make your New Year's resolution stick in 2024. https://ggsc.berkeley.edu/podcasts/habits Link to episode transcript: https://tinyurl.com/yc6d69py How to Do This Practice: Find a comfortable place to start this practice, focusing on your breath. Think of a meal or dish that is linked to your culture. Reflect on what it looks and tastes like, as well as when you would eat this dish. Recall whoever would normally make this dish for you, and any stories that might have told you about it. Refocusing your attention on the dish, consider all the different ingredients that went into it, tracing them back to where they came from. Reflect on how generations of your family have been nourished from these sources, all leading up to you. Complete the practice by grounding yourself in your body, and thanking your ancestors for what they have provided. Today's Happiness Break host: Bryant Terry is a meditator, chef and food justice activist based in San Francisco. Learn about Bryant Terry: https://tinyurl.com/juvz7sb2 Read Bryant's books: https://tinyurl.com/59nxrn8e Follow Bryant on Instagram: https://tinyurl.com/ycyb8dwc More resources from The Greater Good Science Center: Happiness Break: A Meditation to Connect to Your Roots, with Yuria Celidwen (The Science of Happiness Podcast): https://tinyurl.com/3mrd6247 Episode 81: Are You Listening to Your Elders? (The Science of Happiness Podcast): https://tinyurl.com/2wjbjj3e Do Rituals Help Us to Savor Food? https://tinyurl.com/52xpj7fn Find Purpose by Connecting Across Generations: https://tinyurl.com/h4yyjesh We love hearing from you! Tell us about your favorite cultural dish. Email us at happinesspod@berkeley.edu or use the hashtag #happinesspod. Find us on Spotify: https://tinyurl.com/6s39rzus Help us share Happiness Break! Rate us and copy and share this link: https://tinyurl.com/6s39rzus We're living through a mental health crisis. Between the stress, anxiety, depression, loneliness, burnout — we all could use a break to feel better. That's where Happiness Break comes in. In each biweekly podcast episode, instructors guide you through research-backed practices and meditations that you can do in real-time. These relaxing and uplifting practices have been shown in a lab to help you cultivate calm, compassion, connection, mindfulness, and more — what the latest science says will directly support your well-being. All in less than ten minutes. A little break in your day.

FREE WEBINAR | Staying True to Your Roots with Emily Ruff LEARN MORE AND REGISTER In this episode of The Herbalist Hour I'm joined by Dr. Keren Dolan. Keren is the American Herbalists Guild Board Chair, she is an herbalist and nutrition specialist, aromatherapist, a mom and wife, and she wears all sorts of hats.  I had an absolutely wonderful time meeting Keren and getting to know her background and about all of the incredible work she's accomplished. We also chat a lot about the American Herbalists Guild and their upcoming symposium. A huge shoutout and thanks to Keren for joinin' me on the show, and thanks to YOU for listening.  Until the next episode, ~Mason LINKS & RESOURCES American Herbalists Guild | LEARN MORE AHG Symposium | REGISTER Maryland University of Integrative Health | LEARN MORE Nourish Well | LEARN MORE Functional Phytotherapy | LEARN MORE A huge thank you to our presenting sponsor for The Herbalist Hour, Oshala Farm Oshala Farm is a beautiful and vibrant certified organic herb farm based in southern Oregon where they grow and sell over 80 different plant species.  LEARN MORE AND BUY | OshalaFarm.com  

W tym odcinku podsumowuję rozmowę z Karoliną Ślęzak i Kingą Urbańską z Your Roots in Poland, bo dostałam feedback, że trudno było niektórym z Was zrozumieć, o czym mówiłyśmy. Zdecydowałam, że ten temat jest na tyle ciekawy, że muszę nagrać przynajmniej kluczowe informacje z tego odcinka. Mam nadzieję, że tym razem jest łatwiej!Strona Your Roots in Poland: https://yourrootsinpoland.com/Have you discovered the Polski Daily Club yet? If not go to https://www.polskidaily.eu/signup and join the club!

After a 1 week break (thanks Internet!), Saturday Night SEGA returns with news on Sonic Frontiers and Sonic Origins DLC, a spot of ASMR, and plenty of cracking SEGA tunes! Chapters: (00:00:00) - Year 13 - A New Era (00:01:25) - Sonic Rivals - Sky Park Act 1 & VS. METAL (00:04:06) - Yakuza 2 (Ryu ga Gotoku 2) - The Grudge (00:07:38) - This is Saturday Night SEGA 1 (00:30:19) - Sonic the Hedgehog 2 [8-bit] - Aqua Lake Zone (00:33:33) - Sonic Chaos (Sonic & Tails) - Aqua Planet Zone (GG) (00:35:21) - Sonic Chaos (Sonic & Tails) - Aqua Planet Zone (MS) (00:37:04) - Sonic Chaos (Sonic & Tails) - Gigapolis Zone (GG) (00:38:24) - Sonic Chaos (Sonic & Tails) - Gigalopolis Zone (MS) (00:40:09) - This is Saturday Night SEGA 2 (00:50:35) - Power Drift [Saturn] - Silent Language (Super Arrange) (00:54:20) - Anarchy Reigns (Max Anarchy) - Venom (00:57:09) - Sonic Frontiers - Cyber Space 1-6: Go Back 2 Your Roots (01:01:25) - This is Saturday Night SEGA 3 (01:21:24) - SUPER HANG-ON 20th Anniversary Collection - Sprinter -Mickey Arrange Ver.- (01:25:45) - The Best of Crush 40 - Super Sonic Songs - His World (01:30:52) - Persona 5: Dancing in Starlight (Persona 5: Dancing Star Night) - Last Surprise (Jazztronik Remix) -Long Mix- (01:36:39) - This is Saturday Night SEGA 4 (01:47:08) - Sonic Rush - Jeh Jeh Rocket (01:49:58) - TheManPF, Zachary Chapman, Angry Polar Bear - The Legend of Boggy B [Definitive Edition] (01:54:51) - Ys VIII: Lacrimosa of Dana - SUNSHINE COASTLINE (01:57:56) - This is Saturday Night SEGA 5 (02:07:44) - maimai - Daddy Mulk (Groove Remix) [from "The Ninja Warriors"] [Full Ver.] (02:10:53) - SEGA-RaceTV - I'm Living Underground (02:13:51) - TheBitterRoost - Triumph in Failure

Shannon Peel is an expert at stories, and while her usual audience is made up of business owners looking to improve their marketing, her discussion of hero vs victim language in storytelling is so valuable to those learning about the stories in their family tree.  We started off talking about her deep roots in western Canada, delved into the "why" questions around emigration, and then found ourselves looking at the way we talk about our ancestors, women in particular.Shannon Peel is the creative force behind the MarketAPeel Brand. She works from her home office overlooking life in Downtown Vancouver, BC Canada. She is passionate about stories and how to they connect people and exploring why people make the choices they make. People describe her as intelligent, quick witted, and creative, all things she takes pride in as she values intelligent thought and solution based productivity. MarketAPeel reflects her values and vision.https://www.marketapeel.agency/speakerLinkedIn: Shannon PeelFacebook: @marketapeelTwitter: @shannonpeel1Instagram: @market_apeel-------------This podcast is supported by Heather Murphy's TraceLine Success.  Get your free workbook, Success is Found in Your Roots, at heathercmurphy.com/successworkbookConnect with Heather on Instagram or Facebook @msheathermurphy

No matter what stage of homesteading you are in, the list of tasks to complete and projects to tackle is seemingly endless. The eagerness to get it all done and see your dreams come to life can easily leave you feeling overwhelmed. Danielle found herself with bigger dreams than she had time and money for, so she created the Run Back to Your Roots 365 challenge to help herself master those skills one by one. Before long, she had thousands of people joining her in each month's homestead challenge, everything from canning to fermenting to baking bread and more. Join me for this conversation with Danielle as we dive into what it looks like to pursue your dreams little by little. In this episode, we cover: How it is possible to homestead on rented property The importance of learning homestead skills even before you have property How to get started when you want to learn everything at once Shifting your mindset to let go of perfection and accept failure Finding the time to learn new skills when you already have a full plate Getting over the hump of starting something new until it becomes second nature Breaking down the practical beginning steps of going after your goals Clearly defining your “why” behind pursuing your goals Structuring your days to work toward your goals little by little When you have to put some of your homestead dreams on hold to tend to other areas of your life Helpful tools we each use to manage our to-do lists Choosing what to let go of on overwhelming days or in overwhelming seasons Holding on to your peace in the midst of working hard for your goals View full show notes and transcript on the blog + watch this episode on YouTube. RESOURCES MENTIONED Check out The Farmschool Co. shop and follow along on Instagram! Join the free Run Back to Your Roots 365 Challenge! CONNECT Danielle Jones of Jones Roots | Website | Instagram Lisa Bass of Farmhouse on Boone | Blog | YouTube | Instagram | TikTok | Facebook | Pinterest Join us in the Simple Farmhouse Life Facebook community! Thank you to our sponsors! TOUPS AND CO ORGANICS | Use code FARMHOUSE at ToupsandCo.com In my free Blogging Success Masterclass, I will teach you my 4-step framework for going full-time with blogging, how to avoid the most common mistakes new bloggers make that I learned the hard way, and how to make it all work with just a few hours a day. Visit bit.ly/FarmhouseBloggingSchool to find out how you can earn a full-time income by sharing what you love!

Why does an American-born Chinese philanthropist want to help young Chinese in America reconnect with their roots? Why is that important? What seeded that passion?  Tune into my conversation with Carolyn Hsu-Balcer in Episode #3 “Reconnecting with Your Roots.” Carolyn Hsu-Balcer is a designer, philanthropist, and art collector based in Los Angeles and New York.   Having lived in Hong Kong, Thailand, and the Philippines, she returned to America (her birthplace) obligingly for college. Her mother told her America is her future because they didn't have a home in China anymore.  How did Carolyn's Chinese parents shape her love for country, history, art and culture? Why was Carolyn so inspired by her great-granduncle Dr. Kuo Ping-Wen - the first Chinese to have earned a PhD in America?? Why does Carolyn believe young Chinese in America should become global-minded?  Music used: One In a Billion Theme Song by Brad McCarthy Youk Ra Lom Ai Oh by Les Cartes Postales Sonores Lullaby by the Ghost in Your Piano A Yankees Southern Blues by HoliznaCC0 Mountain Monk C by Lobo Loco Driving Through Tunnels by Daniel Birch The Armys March by MMFFF The Things That Connect Us by Independent Music Licensing Collective Carolyn graduated from Wheaton College (Mass.) with a BA in  Economics and a minor in Chinese Language. After working as a  financial analyst on Wall Street and as a Retail Product Developer, Carolyn launched SnoPea Inc. in 1997, a baby clothes company based in  New York. SnoPea manufactures and markets infantwear for sale online  and in specialty stores across the US, Canada and Japan.  Carolyn has worked to foster Sino-American understanding through  education and culture. She has organized seminars on Education in  China at major universities in the US and China.  She supports  educational scholarships at universities in Shanghai, Nanjing and  Taiwan, and at rural schools in Yunnan Province in China. In 2008, she  received the Blue Cloud Award for outstanding achievement from the  China Institute in New York. Carolyn has co-edited and co-published the historical biographies Kuo  Ping Wen Scholar, Reformer, Statesman (2016) and C.T. Wang: Looking  Back and Looking Forward (2008); the artbook A Token of Elegance (2015), a historical and photo survey of cigarette holders as objets de  vertu; and Chow! Secrets of Chinese Cooking (2020), an updated edition  of a timeless classic about Chinese cuisine and culture and winner of a  2021 Gourmand World Cookbook Award.  Carolyn has organized ground-breaking exhibits of Chinese art including  Xu Bing Tobacco Project Virginia (2011 VMFA), Light Before Dawn (2013  Asia Society Hong Kong), Blooming in the Shadows (2011 China Institute NY), Ming Cho Lee: A Retrospective (2011 Ningbo Museum), and Oil and  Water: Re-Interpreting Ink (2014 MOCA NY).   She has sponsored the publication of a 13-volume catalogue of the  works of the Wuming group of Chinese artists, and the publication of “Ai  Wei Wei: New York Photographs 1983-1993”.   Carolyn has produced award-winning documentaries on China and  Chinese art, including “Above the Drowning Sea”, “The No Name Painting  Association” and “Xu Bing Tobacco Project Virginia”.   Carolyn is currently a member of the Board of Overseers at the MFA  Boston, the Guggenheim Museum Asian Art Circle, the Board of  Directors of the Wolfsonian-FIU, the Arts Council of the Asia Society, the  Board of Friends of Channel 13, and honorary trustee of the Ningbo  Museum (China) where she has forged ties with American art & cultural  institutions to bring curatorial training to the Ningbo Museum.  Carolyn and her husband have assembled important collections of  Chinese Contemporary art, Japanese Shin-Hanga, Inuit art and objets de  vertu, which have been the subjects of numerous publications and  exhibitions worldwide, including at the Museum of Fine Arts Boston,  Los Angeles County Museum of Art, The Louvre (Paris), Virginia  Museum of Fine Arts, Aldrich Museum, Wellin Museum, Cooper Hewitt,  Asia Society Hong Kong, Lenbachhaus Museum Munich, and the Taipei  Fine Arts Museum. 

Neil Wilkins talks about his mindfulness journey and many of the people, teachers and techniques he has encountered and learned from. Neil says, "Is it yoga? Is it meditation? Is it being Zen? Yes, all of this and more. Your world is simply your perception of the illusions that arise as a consequence of the choices you make.” Online courses mentioned in this presentation: IKIGAI http://momence.com/video/courses/4161 and Back to Your Roots http://neya.thinkific.com

Oftentimes when people research in their family history they're looking for inspiration. They're looking for ancestors who did hard things, who were successful, and who can inspire them in their own struggles and what they want to achieve in life. That is what David Alston found.David was adopted as an infant, though the story is complicated, as you will hear in this episode. But as he learned about his birth family he discovered he was related to Harriet Tubman.  Knowing how she lived her life, and that he had a blood connection to her, inspired David to what his purpose in life could be and how he could move forward in helping other people live their own.About David Alston:David Alston has over thirty-five years of experience as an educator, motivational speaker and public figure. David is the 3rd cousin of Harriet Tubman. He has dedicated his life to helping others to live a free and better life. David is the host of The Underground Subway, which is a podcast that focuses on discussing the issues and strategies that will lead to freedom and a better way of life. David is the author of "Blood, Sweat and Cheers... The roadmap to success" and "Son of Another Mother... The Struggle of Adoption." David has a strong passion for motivating others to survive and achieve their purpose.Connect with him on Facebook @BishopDavidAlston This podcast is supported by Heather Murphy's TraceLine Success.  Get your free workbook, Success is Found in Your Roots, at heathercmurphy.com/successworkbookAncestry.com Sign up for a 2 week free trial and discover the records that tell the stories of your ancestors.Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.

Key Points, Top Takeaways and Memorable Quotes - “From there,  just talk about being resilient and just really trying to continue to press forward and not be like the people that we hung out with.  I didn't want to be in that lifestyle the rest of my life, so that's kinda how I started pulling myself out of the pit.”   3:22“This looks like it's going in the right direction, and they were supportive.  They weren't shoving stuff down my throat.  They weren't telling me, you know, it was really weird because it was more positive reinforcement instead of negative, it wasn't about punishment, it was about, ‘hey look, if you do this, look at what this will lead to.'” 14:33“Listen, if it's not life or death, it really isn't life or death, right.  Don't make it life or death.” 21:05“Just go do what you want to do and really don't ask us to approve it because we want you to do what you want to do. But if you're gonna pick, you better give it 100% effort, what we've been telling you since little league days.” 26:39“That's what I tell kids when I'm talking to them. Be proud of what you're going through because you're learning so much and you're so battle tested. The things that get some of these kids upset today, it's not going to upset you because you've gone down the rabbit hole deep, and you've survived.” 29:43“I tell all these guys the same thing; make each other better. You're going to have ups and downs and it's just a matter of working through them.  You chose to marry each other for a reason, don't forget that reason!” 35:15 Guest Bio - Kurt Varricchio redefines the meaning of a difficult childhood in his intimate memoir, Behind in the Count: My Journey from Juvenile Delinquent to Baseball Agent. Whether it was trying to fill his empty stomach with one last scoop of Ovaltine, getting tied to a tree, being punished with a wrench, or sleeping on the rooftops of local strip malls, Kurt's survival is nothing short of miraculous. After losing his father at two-years-old, his childhood commenced in a dilapidated home where physical and emotional abuse ran rampant. So, Kurt did what he had to do to survive: run. And steal. After several trips to juvenile hall and group homes across the state of Florida, law officials, prison guards, and even his own family thought his fate was sealed—right behind those impenetrable bars. Kurt was ultimately removed from his family and placed in Florida's Foster Care System just before his 12th birthday.It would've been easy to quit, but this isn't Kurt. Even as a child, he knew he didn't want his broken past to define him. He persevered, focusing on his academic and emotional development. After graduating from high school with a 4.0 grade point average, Kurt received a full ride to Florida State University, then continued his education at the University of Texas at Austin, receiving a Master's in Education. In search of a “new normal”, Kurt understood that education was paramount. Eventually, Kurt obtained his law degree and has been working in professional sports since 1995, first in the NFL and MLB, then as a sports agent. Providing a first-hand glimpse of what it takes to transform a chronic juvenile delinquent into a productive member of society, Kurt reflects on his childhood with a poignant examination of the hard work required to battle when the odds are against you. No matter how behind you are in the count, Kurt reminds us that you can always mold yourself into the person you want to be. Show Notes - 0:00 - What I Meant to Say Podcast Intro0:23 - Introducing Kurt Varricchio0:50 - Welcome to Kurt2:06 - Take Us to Your Roots and Early Life3:37 - How Old Were You When You First Went to Juvenile Hall?5:09 - How Do You Have Such a Sharp Memory of Traumatic Stories?6:46 - Concept of Community and Bonding Wherever You Are9:35 - Youngest of Four Brothers11:43 - I Met My Foster Mother at the Age of 1213:28 - How Long Did it Take You to Feel Safe?15:20 - Were There Other Kids in the House?16:58 - How Did Sports and Theater Lead to Baseball?18:57 - What Did You Learn from the Ability to Perform?19:45 - Reflecting on Childhood Chaos Vs. Safe and Loving Environment22:09 - How Did Your Childhood Shape How You Parent Today?25:11 - Where Are Your Sons Today?27:57 - BB Commercial28:05 - Irony of Ending Up in the Field of Law31:45 - Executive to Sports Agent33:48 - How Has Your Background Shaped Your Relationships and Marriage?35:44 - How Many Baseball Players Are You Representing?  When Did KVA Sports Start?36:19 - Branching Out to Beach Volleyball: Character and Commitment 39:40 - What Are Some of the Challenges Facing Beach Volleyball?45:27 - Principles of Relationships While Learning Through Challenges51:01 - What Things Are the Most Important When Starting Your Own Business?54:32 - How Do You Get Your Message Out There?56:53 - Thank You For Being Here Today57:46 - WIMTS Podcast Closing Links & Where to Find Kurt - IG - @kurtvarricchio @kvasportsllcCASA - Court Appointed Special Advocateswww.nationalcasagal.orgBook: Behind in the Countwww.behindinthecount.com or available on Amazon

Lisann Valentin began her family history journey by exploring why her Puerto Rican great-great-grandmother was called La Irlandésa, or “The Irish One.”  Along the way she discovered the things her ancestors were known for “had nothing to do with their careers, it had everything to do with how they showed up vibrantly in their life.”    She uses the inspiration of their lives to support her own dreams and how she shows up in the world.About Lisann:Lisann Valentin is a professional actor, a best-selling author & 5th generation shaman.Through every career change, this multi-hyphenate has leaned on the legacy of belief her family inspired within her. From Wall Street to red-carpets, her lineage led her to intuitive coaching where she seamlessly helps empathic leaders within the corporate world and entertainment industry.You can see this film and television actor recurring on the Netflix series Manifest, or you can learn more about her coaching practice at LisannValentin.com Website: www.LisannValentin.com Instagram: @LisannValentin Get your free workbook, Success is Found in Your Roots, at heathercmurphy.com/successworkbookAncestry.com Sign up for a 2 week free trial and discover the records that tell the stories of your ancestors.Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.

You can find The Funky Farm Girl on Instagram, Facebook, YouTube and Pinterest. Join Danielle at @jonesroots on Instagram for the Run Back to Your Roots 365 Challenge. Prayer needs? You are invited to email me at thefunkyfarmgirlpodcast@gmail.com. I'd be honored to pray alongside you.

In this episode Tova shares:How a wedding seating chart helped uncover a family name changeWhy she feels it is time for her generation to start talking about her family's pastWhy it is important to focus on the lives of ancestors instead of their deathsAbout Tova:Tova Levi is a family history researcher who specializes in Jewish genealogy. She holds a Certificate in Genealogical Research from Boston University and is a member of the New York Genealogical and Biographical Society. Her particular areas of interest are the former Austro-Hungarian Empire as well as German and Holocaust research. She is the owner of My Family Lines and creates customized family tree wall décor.Contact Tova and My Family Lines through Instagram to get started with your family tree wall decor.Instagram       @myfamilylinesTwitter            @myfamilylinesEpisode Sponsor:Episode sponsored by Heather Murphy's personalized coaching service, Resilience in Your Roots.Get a free workbook, "Release Limiting Beliefs by Understanding Your Family History " to help identify your beliefs, where they come from, and how to choose your beliefs moving forward.Ancestry.com Sign up for a 2 week free trial and discover the records that tell the stories of your ancestors.Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.

Rebbetzin Chana Bracha Siegelbaum, founder and director of Midreshet B'erot Bat Ayin: Holistic Torah Study for Women on the Land, talks about the hidden power of the Hebrew month of Tevet. Listen to find out what Tevet has to do with anger and how it is a particularly good time to transform this emotion. As part of her school, Rebbetzin Chana Bracha will be giving an inspiring and interactive online program called Return to Your Roots, which is offered in December 2021. To sign up for that program, and to learn about other programs that she offers, email her at director@berotbatayin.org or visit https://www.berotbatayin.org/ --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/vera-kessler/message

In this episode Lucy shares:What burning paper money on Chinese New Year has to do with honoring ancestorsWhy she is grateful for her grandmotherThe tradition of praying to, or for, ancestorsAbout Lucy:Lucy Liu is a business and life coach helping women in life transitions unstuck, kiss overwhelm bye, cultivate rockstar confidence, see clarity, reach new goals, and live a joyful fulfilling life! She is an unshakable optimist, wife, mother, easy-going entrepreneur, women empowerment workshop facilitator, motivational speaker, author and inspires as the host of her weekly podcast The Lucy Liu Show, She has been featured in Medium, VoyageLA, Elephant Journal, ThriveGlobal, FOX, CBS, NBC and dozens of podcasts.Website          www.lucyliucoaching.com Facebook        @mslucyliuInstagram       @mslucyliuTwitter            @mslucyliu LinkedIn          @mslucyliu  Episode Sponsor: Episode sponsored by Heather Murphy's personalized coaching service, Resilience in Your Roots. Get a free workbook, "Release Limiting Beliefs by Understanding Your Family History " to help identify your beliefs, where they come from, and how to choose your beliefs moving forward.Ancestry.com Sign up for a 2 week free trial and discover the records that tell the stories of your ancestors.Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.

#53.  In this episode Andrea shares:The challenge her grandfather faced within the first weeks, and years, of purchasing a home heating businessThe moments the business almost didn't stay in the familyHow her son's school project led her to ask deeper questions about the history of her familyAbout Andrea:Andrea currently lives in Mercer Island, Washington—about a mile from the house she grew up in—with her husband, and youngest son (two older sons are in college out of state). She is the author of Twentieth Century Boys: How One Family Business Survived and Thrived, which published on October 26, 2021. The book is a narrative non-fiction which covers over 100 years and spans four generations. It's about a family business and how it was passed down through the generations given the cultural and economic trends and hardships that required the company to change in order to survive.Connect with Andrea:Website          andreawatson.net      Facebook        @andreaclarkwatsonInstagram       @nanwat93 LinkedIn         Andrea Watson  Episode Sponsor: Episode sponsored by Heather Murphy's personalized coaching service, Resilience in Your Roots. Get a free workbook, "Release Limiting Beliefs by Understanding Your Family History " to help identify your beliefs, where they come from, and how to choose your beliefs moving forward.

#52. In this episode Victoria shares:How an inherited cameo piqued her interest in her great-grandmotherWhy moving across the world connected her to the women in her familyHow sharing pictures has drawn her extended family closer togetherAbout Victoria:From family research, to family tree presentation, to sharing with family, Victoria's journey with ancestry has been a creative outlet for a frustrated detective/artist. She dabbled with the idea of getting into family tree research for over 30 years. In the late 1980s her mother gave her a copy of a detailed family tree recording her father's side of the family.  Victoria was struck by the fact that no one had followed the women. So that is what she decided to do... follow the women.Connect with Victoria:Website          www.victoriaspress.com Facebook        @victoriaspressInstagram       @victoriaspress Also mentioned in this episode: Ponga, CanvaEpisode sponsored by Heather Murphy's personalized coaching service, Resilience in Your Roots. Get a free workbook, "Release Limiting Beliefs by Understanding Your Family History " to help identify your beliefs, where they come from, and how to choose your beliefs moving forward.Ancestry.com Sign up for a 2 week free trial and discover the records that tell the stories of your ancestors.Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.

#50. The way we view money and finances is one of the big beliefs we can inherit from the generations before us.  Rob Cook's view of money and wealth came from his Grandpa Schmidt, through both observation and moments of purposeful teaching.  Not everyone has had such a positive money script to follow and Rob gives listeners ideas of what they can do to gently change that mindset.In this episode Rob shares:How his grandfather shifted away from the scarcity mindset of his immigrant fatherWhy a financial legacy is about more than moneyTwo things you can do to move from a scarcity mindset to one of abundanceAbout Rob:Rob Cook is a CPA and CFP whose mission in life is to help families build real, meaningful legacies. By day he serves his clients families as a wealth advisor helping his clients grow and protect their financial legacies. By night he is the host of the Contenders Wanted podcast. A show dedicated to showing the world that you can have meaningful success without sacrificing what is most important in life. Through Contenders Wanted Rob strives to help listeners go from Contender to Champion in their own lives, and, by doing so, begin creating their own meaningful legacies.  Rob is above all a husband and father. He loves to compete in obstacle course races, volunteer at his church, learn something new or interesting, and enjoy movie nights with his family.Connect with Rob:Website          contenderswanted.com Facebook        @ContendersWantedLinkedIn          Rob CookEpisode Sponsor: Episode sponsored by Heather Murphy's personalized coaching service, Resilience in Your Roots. Get a free workbook, "Release Limiting Beliefs by Understanding Your Family History " to help identify your beliefs, where they come from, and how to choose your beliefs moving forward.

In this episode Lisa shares:Why family relationships are more than geneticsHer experience as an adult learning about her birth familiesHow she chose to respond to new information about her family which shifted her identityAbout Lisa:Lisa Zawrotny is the founder of Positively Productive Systems, host of the Positively Living Podcast, and a Productivity + Organizing Coach certified in time and stress management. She uses simplicity, self-awareness, and systems to help multi passionate creatives boost productivity, balance business and family, and avoid burnout. When she's not sharing the wonders of decluttering and habits, she's playing music, drinking iced coffee, and watching movies with her husband and kiddos, or reading while trapped under a cat.Connect with Lisa:Website          positivelyproductive.com Facebook        @positivelyproductive Instagram       @positively_lisa Twitter             @positively_lisaLinkedIn          Lisa ZawrotnyListen to Lisa's Positively Productive podcast at positivelyproductive.com/podcast/ Episode Sponsor: Episode sponsored by Heather Murphy's personalized coaching service, Resilience in Your Roots. Get a free workbook, "Release Limiting Beliefs by Understanding Your Family History " to help identify your beliefs, where they come from, and how to choose your beliefs moving forward.

In this episode Barbara shares:Her experience growing up overseas and in Hawaii and how that influenced her identity as an AmericanHow our perspective of events in our past and of the actions of others change as we get olderWhy the photo site Ponga is more like your living room and less like the town square of social mediaAbout Barbara:Barbara is a startup founder, passionate about visual communications and family stories. She traveled extensively as a child but had few opportunities to connect with her own extended family or get to know her home country here in the US. She loves culture and languages, is an avid networker and public speaker. She pays it forward in any way she can, actively supporting other startups — taking special care to support other women founders.Connect with Barbara:Website          ponga.com Facebook        @pongapictures Instagram       @pongapictures Twitter             @pongaLinkedIn          Barbara Tien If you're already a Ponga member, guest of a member, or just Ponga-curious, we'd love to have you join us for our monthly Zoomin' sessions. For the next event, check out ponga.com/zoomin or explore our channel on Youtube at youtube.com/ponga. Episode Sponsor: Episode sponsored by Heather Murphy's personalized coaching service, Resilience in Your Roots. Get a free workbook, "Release Limiting Beliefs by Understanding Your Family History " to help identify your beliefs, where they come from, and how to choose your beliefs moving forward.

Global Biotech Week started 18 years ago right here in Canada, and has since gone global, raising awareness for the significant role biotech plays in the world today. So, to celebrate Global Biotech Week, we've interviewed three leaders in the biotech sector, to learn more about what they do, and what makes biotech different from the typical startup experience. We talked with Jay Robinson of Ag-West Bio and the GAAP Accelerator, Conrad Nixon, Co-founder of Back to Your Roots, and Rob Henderson, President and CEO of Biotalent Canada. We talked with Jay about the GAAP Accelerator, a new organization created to support early stage and rapid growth stage companies in all areas of agriculture and food Back to Your Roots is a food startup specializing in raw fermented food products, hand crafted using minimal ingredients. BioTalent Canada is a national non-profit that supports the people behind life-changing Science. This podcast is brought to you by Innovation Place & Martin Charlton Communications “There's an adage that I've followed through my career, is that you can have great technology and a terrible team, or a great team and terrible technology, and the great team will win every time.” – Jay Robinson, Ag West Bio, GAAP

In this episode Ron shares:Why he decided to document the lives of his grandmother and her siblingsWhat sources were invaluable to his researchHow his family research turned into a social history of the time and place in which they livedAbout Ron:Ron Seckinger is a native of Emanuel County, Georgia. After attending Duke University, he earned a doctorate in history from the University of Florida and a master's in public administration from Harvard University. After working as a university professor, a government analysis and senior executive, and a private-sector contractor, he retired in Arlington, Virginia, where he resides with his wife.You can find his book, Emanuel's Children: Stories of a Southern Family, for sale at Amazon.com Episode Sponsor: Episode sponsored by Heather Murphy's personalized coaching service, Resilience in Your Roots. Get a free workbook, "Release Limiting Beliefs by Understanding Your Family History " to help identify your beliefs, where they come from, and how to choose your beliefs moving forward.

In this episode Sheena shares:Why learning about her paternal ancestors is important to her even though she does not have a good relationship with her fatherHow her family discovered they had indigenous rootsHow she honors the memory of her ancestorsAbout Sheena:Sheena's ancestry on both sides was a mystery until she became an adult. She always wondered where her ancestors came from and was frequently asked what nationality she was. As the journey to discover her ancestors' stories has progressed, their fascinating stories have come to life. Those stories have also given her a sense of her place in the world and has helped her have the courage to create her own destiny, in honor of them.Connect with Sheena:Facebook Page           @SacredLotusAwakeningFacebook Group        Goddess Soul Awakening Episode Sponsor: Episode sponsored by Heather Murphy's personalized coaching service, Resilience in Your Roots. Get a free workbook, "Release Limiting Beliefs by Understanding Your Family History " to help identify your beliefs, where they come from, and how to choose your beliefs moving forward.

Dana Humphrey shares how knowing her ancestry, both through the research her aunt has done and through DNA testing, has influenced how she feels in her neighborhood, helps her see where her love of freedom may have come from, and inspires her to pursue aspects that make her unique.In this episode Dana also shares:Why her grandparents chose to move from Denmark to Canada after World War IIHow testing her DNA with 23andMe changed her perspectiveWays she feels a connection with different female ancestorsAbout Dana:Dana Humphrey is a Life Coach and Death Doula at www.danahumphrey.com. She is also an advisory beachhead for NZTE, owner of Whitegate PR, partner at the NYC Retails and Sales Pet Expo and she is "The Pet Lady." Humphrey is also a marketing course instructor for entrepreneurs and professor and enjoys life as a cat mama to Chance and Sassy and lives in Rockaway Park, on the beach in Queens, NY.Connect with Dana:Website          www.danahumphrey.com Facebook        @danahumphreylifecoachInstagram       @danakhumphrey Twitter             @danakhumphreyLinkedIn          Dana Humphrey Calm Your Mind Workshop, September 9th, 10:00-11:30 am PDTGet your ticket here!Recording access for those who sign up.Learn how to use family history research to slow down and calm your racing mind.  Don't use your research time to zone out and shut off your brain, use it to train your mind to feel clear in the middle of stressful times.Episode sponsored by Heather Murphy's personalized coaching service, Resilience in Your Roots.

Cassandra Lane began writing the story of Mary McGee and Burt Bridges as part of her Masters in Fine Arts degree, but as her life changed, so did the meaning of this project in her life. She found that “even within pain and tragedy, there are lessons.”In this episode Cassandra shares:Why she felt compelled to research her family historyWhy you shouldn't feel reluctant to imagine the lives of your ancestorsHow this project helped her find her voiceAbout Cassandra:Cassandra Lane is the winner of the Louise Meriwether First Book Prize, author of "We Are Bridges: A Memoir," and Editor-in-Chief of L.A. Parent Magazine. She previously worked as a newspaper staff reporter and received an MFA in creative writing from Antioch University LA.Connect with Cassandra:Website          www.cassandralane.net Facebook        @CassandraLaneAuthorInstagram       @CassandraLane71 Twitter             @casslanewritesLinkedIn          Cassandra Lane Calm Your Mind Workshop, September 9th, 10:00-11:30 am PDTGet your ticket here! Recording access for those who sign up.Learn how to use family history research to slow down and calm your racing mind.  Don't use your research time to zone out and shut off your brain, use it to train your mind to feel clear in the middle of stressful times. Episode sponsored by Heather Murphy's personalized coaching service, Resilience in Your Roots.

What started as a collection of stale facts turned into an exploration that connected Amanda Arthur to herself, cousins, and aspects of history that otherwise would seem cold and distant.  In so many ways researching her family history has helped Amanda gain a deeper sense of her own identity and anchored her to the people and world around her.In this episode Amanda shares:How she went to hating family history research to loving itHow her ancestors gave her a sense of belonging when she moved from Michigan to TennesseeThe ancestors who inspire her to be inventive in ways to improve life for herself and future generationsAbout Amanda:Amanda Arthur is the founder of The Cool Girl's Guide to Genealogy, a blog about the “cooler” side of genealogy. After starting her genealogy journey in high school, Amanda realized that she was younger than many of her colleagues and wanted to show others that history and research is not as stuffy as some might think. By using baking, traveling, and other interactive ideas, Amanda wants to show that researching is not just something to be done in libraries. Family history is a living, breathing adventure that can show we are all not that different and have much more in common than we might think.Connect with Amanda:Website          www.coolgirlgenealogy.com Facebook        @CoolGenealogy Instagram       @coolgirlgenealogy Twitter             @CoolGenealogy Episode Sponsor: Episode sponsored by Heather Murphy's personalized coaching service, Resilience in Your Roots. Get a free workbook, "Release Limiting Beliefs by Understanding Your Family History " to help identify your beliefs, where they come from, and how to choose your beliefs moving forward.

Times of upheaval in our lives can create an opportunity to gain a better understand our identity and place in the world.  Peter shares how family history helped during a time of transition in his life, helps him be more curious about the places he visits, and gives him reasons to be grateful.In this episode Peter shares:How seeking a new sense of identity led him to his family historyThe difference it makes when you visit parts of the world where your ancestors livedHow gratitude and family history work togetherAbout Peter:Peter is a public speaker and life coach who has travelled to 53 countries, climbed Kilimanjaro and has a passion for photographing wildlife around the world. He is also the author of Hunting Susan, a fast paced thriller that's based on his travels. He has spent the last 6 years exploring his family tree, including meeting many relatives for the first time.Connect with Peter:Website          www.petersewell.com and www.huntingsusan.com Facebook        @peter.sewell.authorInstagram       @empower90_goals LinkedIn         Peter Sewell Episode Sponsor: Episode sponsored by Heather Murphy's personalized coaching service, Resilience in Your Roots. Get a free workbook, "Release Limiting Beliefs by Understanding Your Family History " to help identify your beliefs, where they come from, and how to choose your beliefs moving forward. 

With all the latest gadgets and quick fixes out there to get 6-pack abs in 6 weeks or lose 50 pounds in 2 weeks, what is the fastest way to true health? The answer: get back to the basics.In this episode, Rob shares a set of principles we can use to both analyze and optimize our health. The 6 foundational principles include: moving, thinking, breathing, nutrition, hydration, and sleep. Download your free copy of Yes, You Can Grow Your Own Food: Download your free copy of 5 Simple Steps to Lower Stress & Improve Sleep:  To dive deeper into these areas, check out these other episodes specific to one principle:[Ep.55] Accessing the Full Potential of your Breath:[Ep.39] Food Codes for Every Body with Eddie Madden[Ep 18] Messages from Water Part 1 w/ Eddie Madden  Did you enjoy this episode? Please like, share, and subscribe for all the latest!Learn about working with Rob: https://www.wholehealthconnects.com/ Return to Your Roots: https://www.wholehealthconnects.com/coaching Follow Rob on Instagram @wholehealthconnections https://instagram.com/wholehealthconnections/ Check out Rob's favorite superfood products from Purium, BiOptimizers, Mushroom Revival, and more with a discount here: https://www.wholehealthconnects.com/superfoods

Being the black sheep of the family can be an extremely challenging way of being. I often find that it takes some time before we fully embody of differences and utilize them for our own growth.Often times this may result in two versions of ourselves fighting for the space to exist. In a dog fight, who wins? The dog that you feed more.We must make the choices, which will come with sacrifices to feed the dog that is our true self; not the one that others want us to be. This can lead to a period of wandering; feeling lost, confused, doubtful and questioning our very existence. In due time, however, these many pieces will come together to create an epic mosaic.This is Rob Carney's story as the black sheep.Did you enjoy this episode? Please like, share, and subscribe for all the latest!Learn about working with Rob: https://www.wholehealthconnects.com/ Return to Your Roots: https://www.wholehealthconnects.com/coaching Follow Rob on Instagram @wholehealthconnections https://instagram.com/wholehealthconnections/ Check out Rob's favorite superfood products from Purium, BiOptimizers, Mushroom Revival, and more with a discount here: https://www.wholehealthconnects.com/superfoodsThank you for your support.

Researching and connecting with his ancestors affected Kael Sharman's life in more ways than he expected. Knowing those stories helped him feel grounded and connected him to the greater historical narrative of Canada.In this episode Kael shares:How researching his ancestors grounded him in a time of changeThe impact of colonialism on people who wanted a better life for their familyWhy he thinks studying family history has the power to heal nationsAbout Kael:After 20 years of teaching, more than a decade of historical research, and several years of genealogical research, Kael Sharman has a message that is timely in the current context of growing social and political divisions: Know your family stories. Understand who you are, where you came from, and how you got here. in his Podcast Maple Family Treehouse, Kael shares his family stories, which include infidelity, heartbreak, love, violence, ethnic cleansing, religious miracles, and just plain survival. The driving force behind sharing his stories has been to understand how his family stories have changed how he walks around North America as an aging, white, working-class trans man. Understanding where he came from has brought a new complexity to his understanding of who he is, and his own privilege. Kael has also found pride and validation for those aspects of himself that have been traditionally aligned with marginalization or oppression. Kael claims, that kind of shift can happen if you frame your family stories in the larger narratives of settlement and colonization.Connect with Kael:Website          maplefamilytreehouse.squarespace.com Facebook        @maplefamilytreehouseInstagram       @maplefamilytreehouseTwitter            @KaelSharman Episode Sponsor: Episode sponsored by Heather Murphy's signature 1:1 service, Resilience in Your Roots. Get a free workbook, "Release Limiting Beliefs by Understanding Your Family History " to help identify your beliefs, where they come from, and how to choose your beliefs moving forward.

Researching her ancestry has helped Angie to feel like there is a purpose and a place for her story.  Through her research she has been reminded of her part in our global story that spans oceans and continents.In this episode Angie shares:How she reconciled her connection to land taken from indigenous people generations agoWhy she tries to keep her culture intact in spite of living in a “melting pot”How she incorporates the role of women in her mixed media artAbout Angie:Angie Follensbee-Hall is an artist and a teacher. Angie was born in Sicily, Italy, and has immersed herself in the study of myth and her-story as she reclaims her identity to women’s wisdom traditions. She creates mixed media and handmade paper tapestries inspired by nature, stories, and the deep mystery of the world. Angie has taught classes, workshops, and teacher training in art, yoga, and mindfulness for over 20 years. She holds a BFA degree in studio arts, a Master of Arts in Education with a concentration on creative practice.Connect with Angie:Website          angiefollensbeehall.com Facebook        @angiefollensbeehallcreativepurposementorInstagram       @angiefollhallTwitter            @AngieFollHall Episode Sponsor: Episode sponsored by Heather Murphy's signature 1:1 service, Resilience in Your Roots. Get a free workbook, "Release Limiting Beliefs by Understanding Your Family History " to help identify your beliefs, where they come from, and how to choose your beliefs moving forward.

Having common life experiences with an ancestor can draw you into learning more about what you have in common.  Annette Gendler shares some of the stories within her family history which she learned in her efforts to research one individual.In this episode Annette shares:How learning of an ancestor with a similar love story inspired her to research her family historyUnexpected discoveries that lent credibility of family storiesWhy she feels it is important to leave our own stories by writing them down About Annette:Annette Gendler is the author of the guide How to Write Compelling Stories from Family History as well as the memoir Jumping Over Shadows, the true story of a German-Jewish love that overcame the legacy of the Holocaust. Her writing and photography have appeared in the Wall Street Journal, Family Tree Magazine, Tablet Magazine, Kveller, and Bella Grace, among others. In 2014-15, she served as the writer-in-residence at the Hemingway Birthplace Home in Oak Park, Illinois. She has been teaching memoir writing at StoryStudio Chicago since 2006 and has led workshops around the world on writing stories from family history. Born in New Jersey and raised in Germany, she lives in Chicago with her husband and three children.Annette’s story The Flying Dutchman is an excerpt from her memoir and is based on a letter her grandfather wrote about her grandparents' deportation from Czechoslovakia after WWII. Listeners can find it here.Connect with Annette:Website           annettegendler.com Facebook        @AnnetteGendlerAuthor Instagram        @annette.gendler Twitter             @AnnetteGendler Episode Sponsor:Episode sponsored by Heather Murphy's signature 1:1 service, Resilience in Your Roots. Get a free workbook, "Release Limiting Beliefs by Understanding Family History " to help identify your beliefs, where they come from, and how to choose your beliefs moving forward.

Family stories are not passive, they shape us into who we are.  Laura Roselle is an expert in storytelling and the psychology behind the stories we share.  We have the power to choose how we interpret the stories of our ancestors and what we choose to convey to others, and even ourselves, through the stories we tell and the way we choose to tell them. In this episode Laura shares:How we can change the way we tell the story to give it a different meaningLooking for generosity within our family stories can help us be more generousEvery story told passes on a meaning from the teller to the listenerAbout Laura:After more than 20 years as a university professor and scholar studying narratives, Laura Roselle, PhD co-founded the Family Narrative Project, LLC with 3 family members. The Family Narrative Project offers online courses, books, and workshops to help people save and save their stories. Laura is particularly interested in how family storytelling can strengthen families and individuals, and in how stories shape the way we see the world. She lives in North Carolina with her husband, and is a mom to two daughters and Nana to a year-old grandson.Connect with Laura: Website           www.familynarrativeproject.com Facebook        @FamilyNarrativeProjectInstagram        @FamilyNarrativeTwitter             Dr. Laura Roselle LinkedIn          Laura Roselle  Episode Sponsor: Episode sponsored by Heather Murphy's signature 1:1 service, Resilience in Your Roots. Get a free workbook, "Release Limiting Beliefs by Understanding Family History " to help identify your beliefs, where they come from, and how to chose your beliefs moving forward.

Beliefs that limit what you achieve in life are created by your experiences or passed down to you through your parents and the generations before you.  Learn how to identify those beliefs and give yourself permission to let go of the ones that do not make your life better.  Many of your beliefs were established as a young child, as an adult it is time you understand the sources of those beliefs and choose for yourself what to carry with you into your future.Download the free workbook, Release Limiting Beliefs, which follows the content of this episode. Start today to understand yourself better and gain power to live life the way you want. About Heather:Heather Murphy is a resilience coach, genealogist, and host of the Stories in Our Roots podcast.  Heather teaches people how to strengthen their resilience as they research and connect with the stories of their ancestors.  As a teenager one of Heather’s role models was a 3rd-great-grandmother who exemplified service and perseverance.  Heather’s love of family and history led to a bachelor’s degree in Family History - Genealogy.  After twenty years teaching people how to research their family history or completing research on their behalf, Heather saw in the lives of her clients the strength and understanding that comes from researching their own family history, and the missed opportunities when they paid her to research instead.  Her signature program, Resilience in Your Roots teaches people how to use the process of researching their family trees to strengthen their resilience and improve how they adapt to the big and small challenges of life.Heather lives in Washington State (the dry side) with her husband, son, three ducks and a rabbit. Connect with Heather:Website: heathermurphygenealogy.com Facebook: @MsHeatherMurphy Instagram: @msheathermurphy LinkedIn: Heather Murphy  Episode Sponsor: Episode sponsored by Heather Murphy's signature 1:1 service, Resilience in Your Roots. 

Carly Morgan’s family has lived in the United States for generations, but the two sides of her family are not equally represented in the records.  Despite the difficulty, Carly has dug into her Chinese roots and pulls her ancestors, and the traditions of their culture, to the present.In this episode Carly shares:What she did when she thought her inadequacies were the reason she couldn’t find records for her maternal ancestorsThe story of a Chinese ancestor who was not Chinese biologicallyWhy she insists on claiming her Chinese heritageAbout Carly:Carly Morgan is the writer and designer behind Family Tree Notebooks, a genealogy worksheet system designed to help you organize your family history page by page. She became interested in genealogy at an early age but, as a bi-racial person, was surprised at how difficult it was to research one side of her family versus the other. As a result, she is passionate about encouraging people to find and own their family stories, even if the research journey is challenging.Connect with Carly:Website           familytreenotebooks.com Facebook        @familytreenotebooksInstagram        @familytreenotebooks Episode Sponsor: Episode sponsored by Heather Murphy's signature 1:1 service, Resilience in Your Roots. Get a free guide, "7 Ways You (Unintentionally) Sabotage Your Family Tree" and have more success as you research your family history.

With a Bolivian husband and biracial children, Jessica envisioned a trip to Bolivia as the perfect opportunity to visit churches and cemeteries to research her family’s history.  While there she had to redefine what success meant. Because of her curiosity and persistence, she came home with stories and photos that will be treasured for generations.In this episode Jessica shares:The contrast between her research expectations and what was actually possibleHow visiting Bolivia allowed her to feel her family history rather than only know itThat traveling thousands of miles, getting sick, driving in harrowing conditions was all worth it because of the stories and experiences she gets to pass to future generations About Jessica:Living in the space between, Jessica divides her time and attention between the rigors of motherhood, finishing a PhD program in Political Science, running a small business that assists small businesses and non-profits, and pretending her world still has time for 1950s homesteading values.Connect with Jessica:Website           www.townopinions.comInstagram        @thatswhatshedidblog LinkedIn          Jessica (Pilling) Loayza Episode Sponsor: Episode sponsored by Heather Murphy's signature 1:1 service, Resilience in Your Roots. Get a free guide, "7 Ways You (Unintentionally) Sabotage Your Family Tree" and have more success as you research your family history.

Randy knew since childhood he was adopted and in his late teens his parents helped him start the journey of finding his birth family.  On the cusp of the internet as we know it and well before DNA testing was popular, Randy found who he was looking for.In this episode Randy shares:The point in his life when his parents thought he needed to know his birth familyWhat it meant to him to connect with family and cultureHow knowing his past gave him an anchor and sense of belonging that gave him a sense of direction About Randy:Randy was born in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada, and was raised in and around Toronto, Ontario. Adopted at a young age, Randy started trying to discover where he came from fairly young, not very successfully. It wasn't until after finishing high school things started coming together and in 2000 Randy found his birth mother and her family. Ever since then Randy has been discovering bits and pieces of the family tree, and most recently completing a DNA Ancestry kit.Connect with Randy: Website           www.freezeflameinc.com Facebook        REDBROWN4everInstagram        M.A.R.B.L.E_whitecap Twitter             FreezeFlameinc LinkedIn          Randy Freese Episode Sponsor: Episode sponsored by Heather Murphy's signature 1:1 service, Resilience in Your Roots. Get a free guide, "7 Ways You (Unintentionally) Sabotage Your Family Tree" and have more success as you research your family history.

What does it mean to be self-aware and how can being self-aware improve your life?  Learn the answers to these questions and three ways you can use your family history research to increase your self-awareness.  Better understand your thoughts and feelings and the reasons behind them, whether they began with you or have their roots in generations past.  Use your family history research to get to know yourself better, empowering you to change how you react to what life throws at you. About Heather:Heather Murphy is a resilience coach, genealogist and host of the Stories in Our Roots podcast.  Heather teaches people how to strengthen their resilience as they research and connect with the stories of their ancestors.  As a teenager one of Heather’s role models was a 3rd-great-grandmother who exemplified service and perseverance.  Heather’s love of family and history led to a bachelor’s degree in Family History - Genealogy.  After twenty years teaching people how to research their family history or completing research on their behalf, Heather saw in the lives of her clients the strength and understanding that comes from researching their own family history, and the missed opportunities when they paid her to research instead.  Her signature program, Resilience in Your Roots teaches people how to use the process of researching their family trees to strengthen their resilience and improve how they adapt to the big and small challenges of life.Heather lives in Washington State (the dry side) with her husband, son, three ducks and a rabbit. Connect with Heather:Website: heathercmurphy.com Facebook: @MsHeatherMurphy Instagram: @msheathermurphy LinkedIn: Heather Murphy  Episode Sponsor: Episode sponsored by Heather Murphy's signature 1:1 service, Resilience in Your Roots. Get a free guide, "7 Ways You (Unintentionally) Sabotage Your Family Tree" and have more success as you research your family history. 

What do you know about your family’s mental health history?  Christy Walton and I discuss the importance of knowing about mental health conditions within our families to help us better understand ourselves and those we love.  In this episode we talk about:Christy’s relative who disappeared from family memoryThe way our ancestors faced their challenges could result in generations of effectsHow we can use the knowledge of our ancestors to help us through our own challenges About Christy:Christy Walton is a genealogist of 20 years, a small business owner at The Modern Genealogist and a former High School World History Teacher. She has solved numerous cases of unknown parentage using the latest genetic genealogy. She also writes family history narratives, develops innovative family history print decor, creates family history story reveals, and manages social media for the Texas State Genealogical Society. She was born and raised in Southern California and now resides in Dallas, Texas.Connect with Christy: Website           www.TheModernGenealogist.com Instagram        @TheModernGenealogist Episode Sponsor: Episode sponsored by Heather Murphy's signature 1:1 service, Resilience in Your Roots. Get a free guide, "7 Ways You (Unintentionally) Sabotage Your Family Tree" and have more success as you research your family history.

Christy, a former secondary school history teacher, looked for ways to make history personal for her students so they could connect with events of the past. She knows family history can not only help us understand the past, but also help us with our identities.In this episode Christy shares:The experiences she’s had through connecting with DNA cousin matchesWhy she thinks family stories are more inspirational than moviesHow knowing her family contributes to her identity About Christy:Christy Walton is a genealogist of 20 years, a small business owner at The Modern Genealogist and a former High School World History Teacher. She has solved numerous cases of unknown parentage using the latest genetic genealogy. She also writes family history narratives, develops innovative family history print decor, creates family history story reveals, and manages social media for the Texas State Genealogical Society. She was born and raised in Southern California and now resides in Dallas, Texas.Connect with Christy:Website           www.TheModernGenealogist.com Instagram        @TheModernGenealogist Episode Sponsor:Episode sponsored by Heather Murphy's signature 1:1 service, Resilience in Your Roots. Get a free guide, "7 Ways You (Unintentionally) Sabotage Your Family Tree" and have more success as you research your family history. 

Today's episode of Research Like a Pro is about writing compelling stories from our family history. Author Annette Gendler shares her experience with writing family stories that were meaningful in her own life. She is a teacher at the StoryStudio Chicago where she has helped countless eager writers over the past several years. Tune in for many tips about writing your own short stories from family history. Links www.annettegendler.com The Tractor - the story of Annette's American grandfather and his tractor; example of a short memoir. The Flying Dutchman is an excerpt from Jumping Over Shadows, relating the story of Annette's family’s deportation. It is based on one letter by her grandfather. Why Returning to Your Roots is so Meaningful - Annette's 2016 trip to the mill her ancestors owned in the Czech Republic How to Write Compelling Stories from Family History and Jumping Over Shadows: A Memoir Annette's books on Amazon (affiliate link - if you click the link and make a purchase, we receive a small commission) Research Like a Pro eCourse Study Group - more information and email list Research Like a Pro: A Genealogist's Guide by Diana Elder with Nicole Dyer on Amazon.com Thank you Thanks for listening! We hope that you will share your thoughts about our podcast and help us out by doing the following: Share an honest review on iTunes or Stitcher. You can easily write a review with Stitcher, without creating an account. Just scroll to the bottom of the page and click "write a review." You simply provide a nickname and an email address that will not be published. We value your feedback and your ratings really help this podcast reach others. If you leave a review, we will read it on the podcast and answer any questions that you bring up in your review. Thank you! Leave a comment in the comment or question in the comment section below. Share the episode on Twitter, Facebook, or Pinterest. Subscribe on iTunes, Stitcher, Google Play, or your favorite podcast app. Sign up for our newsletter to receive notifications of new episodes. Check out this list of genealogy podcasts from Feedspot: Top 20 Genealogy Podcasts

Born in Canada to parents from Haiti, all Rachel Décoste knew of her family history was the names of her grandparents. Thanks to the gift of time, Rachel had the opportunity to spend six months in Africa visiting countries listed in the ethnicity results of a DNA test.In this episode Rachel shares:The stories of strength she learned about her grandparents’ lives in HaitiLittle things in her life that, unknown to her, had their roots in AfricaHer experience walking in the steps of her ancestors About Rachel:Rachel Décoste is an educator and immigration policy expert. Ms. Décoste was a member of both presidential election campaign for Barack Obama. Upon graduating with a Masters from The George Washington University, Ms. Décoste was appointed National Director of the Congressional App Challenge, a tech education initiative created recently by the United States Congress. Ms. Décoste was named to the Top 100 Accomplished Black Canadian women in 2018.In "Year of Return: a Black Woman’s African Homecoming”, Ms. Décoste shares her impromptu encounters, her sense of wonder and keen observations with the audience. She offers insights that go beyond the tired tropes of the animal safari to focus on Africa’s most valuable yet underappreciated asset: its people.The trip to Africa was also an opportunity to exorcize the demons of the peculiar institution that was the transatlantic slave trade. She ultimately comes out from the somber subject matter with a keen sense of pride and purpose. This book is a journey worth taking!Connect with Rachel: Website www.yearofreturnbook.com Facebook Rachel Décoste Twitter RachelDecoste Episode Sponsor: Episode sponsored by Heather Murphy's signature 1:1 service, Resilience in Your Roots. Get a free guide, "7 Ways You (Unintentionally) Sabotage Your Family Tree" and have more success as you research your family history.

As Jennifer learned more about her family she recognized the threads in her life that connect her to her ancestors.In this episode Jennifer shares:What it was like to connect with her grandfather as she retraced some of his steps during WWIIWhat happened when she dropped by the home of extended family she didn’t know in GermanyHow understanding her past helps her consider her influence on future generations About Jennifer:Jennifer Keniston's genealogy hobby turned serious in 2018 when she enrolled in the Genealogical Principles course offered through Boston University. She completed BU's Genealogical Research certificate in 2019 and started Origin Story Genealogy. She recently launched an Etsy shop by the same name that offers printable PDF research tools for genealogists and family historians. Prior to her dive into her family history, Jennifer studied fine art and photography in London, where many of her projects centered on identity and place. Jennifer believes that genealogy is not only an exploration into our past, it's an exploration into ourselves.Connect with Jennifer:Website: originstorygenealogy.home.blogInstagram: @originstorygenealogyEtsy: originstorygenealogy Episode Sponsor: Episode sponsored by Heather Murphy's signature 1:1 service, Resilience in Your Roots. Stories in Our Roots is 6 Months Old!Fill out this feedback survey and receive my gift, “27 Lessons Learned Through Stories in Our Roots,” a PDF highlighting the many ways my guests have been impacted by researching and learning about their ancestors.

At its core family history is about better understanding who we are. We learn about the past to give clarity to the present which gives us hope for the future. In this episode Heather covers:Why ethnicity results are problematic when it comes to identityThe #1 thing you should add to your research to better understand yourselfWhy you should rethink your reasons for researching family history Stories in Our Roots is 6 Months Old!Fill out this feedback survey and receive my gift, “27 Lessons Learned Through Stories in Our Roots,” a PDF highlighting the many ways my guests have been impacted by researching and learning about their ancestors. About Heather:Heather Murphy is a resilience coach, genealogist and host of the Stories in Our Roots podcast. Heather teaches people how to strengthen their resilience as they research and connect with the stories of their ancestors. As a teenager one of Heather’s role models was a 3rd-great-grandmother who exemplified service and perseverance. Heather’s love of family and history led to a bachelor’s degree in Family History - Genealogy. After twenty years teaching people how to research their family history or completing research on their behalf, Heather saw in the lives of her clients the strength and understanding that comes from researching their own family history, and the missed opportunities when they paid her to research instead. Her signature program, Resilience in Your Roots teaches people how to use the process of researching their family trees to strengthen their resilience and improve how they adapt to the challenges of life.Heather lives in Washington State (the dry side) with her husband, son, three ducks and a rabbit. Connect with Heather:Website: heathermurphygenealogy.com Facebook: @MsHeatherMurphy Instagram: @msheathermurphy LinkedIn: Heather Murphy Episode Sponsor: Episode sponsored by Heather Murphy's signature 1:1 service, Resilience in Your Roots.

This Pharmacist turned altruistic healer is on a mission to help people break through their limiting beliefs and empowers them to step into greatness. "I am not good enough, I can't do it, and I'm unloveable" are just a few of the lies rooted deep within us. By inspiring us with honesty, empathy, respect and open heartedness, Patrick encourages us to unblock ourselves one step at a time. Patrick Rurka is an Author, Motivational Speaker, Coach, and Co-creator of the lifestyle program; PHASCO Health In his twenty two year career as a Pharmacist and filling close to a million prescriptions, it was time for change. From 2004- 2017 Patrick ran and owned the Rimbey Value Drug Mart and during this time had determined that although medications can help heal illnesses, they do a very poor job of preventing disease and maintaining good health or improving happiness. With a passion to help people, beyond just medications, Patrick started implementing alternatives to medications for healing the Mind, the Body and the Soul and created PHASCO Health with his wife, Heather Rurka. Phasco Health( PHASCO) is an acronym for Peace, Happiness, Abundance, Significance, Connection , and Open Heartedness. It is an education based program providing people with an assortment of tools and actions that will allow the individual to take control of their health and ultimately their life. Benefits of the program may include weight loss or management, better sleeping, healthier relationships, more peace, more energy, and a redefining of life purpose. The 12 week program, is a web based platform available for self directed learning. Sign up Today: https://www.patrickrurka.com/home-page Patrick is a celebrated speaker and coach Nationally recently working with the Edmonton Primary Care Network, in the early childhood development program with the Neighbourhood Place and featured with Colin Sparke - Make your Mark. Read Patrick's book, Your Roots are Showing; Here on amazon: https://www.amazon.ca/Your-Roots-Are-Showing-Pharmacists/dp/1775393801 Patrick is a Masters Graduate from the University of Alberta, is a CCF certified coach, completed Level 2 of Gottman Relationship Coaching, a certified tobacco educator, certified in SRT (Subconscious Release Technique) and is an Emotion Code Specialist. He is currently enrolled at Quantum University in Hawaii working on his masters and PhD in Integrative medicine and the majority of his time is spent working with clients 1:1, helping them overcome blocks and barriers to their personal and professional goals and dreams.

Shenley has gained strength and perspective by learning her family’s story and helps her children in the same way by passing on those stories. In this episode Shenley shares:The post-high school trip she took when her plans to travel Europe fell throughHow she learned to handle hard things through a cake mishap and a bombed trainWhy we should be careful making assumptions about our ancestorsThree things to consider when choosing family history activities About Shenley:Shenley is the founder of InspireFamilyHistory.com. Her passion lies in helping people have the tools, ideas and resources they need to inspire children of ALL ages to love family history. Shenley will be a speaker at RootsTech Connect 2021 and will talk about the Studies that Prove the Benefits of Family History. She has also taught webinars and classes to people all over the world. While homeschooling their 3 children Shenley and her husband, Brett, incorporate family history as much as possible.Inspire Family History provides webinars for groups and organizations. Topics include: How to Get Younger Generations Interested in Family History, Family History Activities for Kids, Virtual Family History Activities to Connect with Extended Family, and Studies that Prove the Benefits of Family History.Connect with Shenley: Website www.InspireFamilyHistory.comInstagram @inspirefamilyhistoryFacebook @inspirefamilyhistory Episode Sponsor: Episode sponsored by Heather Murphy's signature 1:1 service, Resilience in Your Roots. Get a free guide, "7 Ways You (Unintentionally) Sabotage Your Family Tree" and have more success as you research your family history.

As a first-generation American Lisa struggled for decades to learn the story of her family history. Her grandparents rarely spoke about the family they left in Mexico and she didn’t have access to records that would help her put together the names and stories. In this episode Lisa shares:The immigration stories of her grandparents and parentsHow losing everything in a hurricane as a child motivated her to keep memories close through journalingHow to make family history part of your life even if you can’t access records About Lisa:Lisa Coffey has pursued her family history for most of her life. After nearly forty years of searching, she began to find online records of her ancestors, which has been a great blessing to her entire family. Lisa is passionate about recording and sharing family stories and is studying how storytelling affects mental health with a narrative psychologist. Her own habit of journaling, which began at the age of 8, has reinforced to Lisa the need of keeping records, as well as using journaling as a tool for emotional and mental well-being. Lisa has been happily married for nearly 39 years and is the mother of four children and grandmother to one. Episode Sponsor: Episode sponsored by Heather Murphy's signature 1:1 service, Resilience in Your Roots. Get a free guide, "7 Ways You (Unintentionally) Sabotage Your Family Tree" and have more success as you research your family history.

Family history is a team sport, with each family member making their contribution to collective family memories. Stories have always held Taralyn’s attention, leading her to a career in journalism and a path that now focuses on sharing stories and making connections through social media.In this episode Taralyn shares:How sunshine and swimming pools evoke memories of storytellingHow a specific family history assignment introduced her to family history researchThe connections she has made with distant cousins through social media About Taralyn:Taralyn Parker is a journalist turned family historian who runs the blog Keep Moving Forward With Me. During the covid-19 crisis, she helped create the 21-day Family Connections Experiment: a Family History Project. Whether she is teaching classes or traveling to ancestors’ hometowns, Taralyn is passionate about sharing family history and stories.Working in the industry for 10+ years, Taralyn manages social media for various companies and organizations. She loves using her talents to help share goodness. Taralyn, her husband John, and their four children enjoy living the small town life.Connect with Taralyn:Website www.keepmovingforwardwithme.comInstagram @keepmovingforwardwithmeFacebook @KeepMovingForwardWithMeTwitter @KeepMovingTaraLinkedIn Taralyn Parker Episode Sponsor: Episode sponsored by Heather Murphy's signature 1:1 service, Resilience in Your Roots. Get a free guide, "7 Ways You (Unintentionally) Sabotage Your Family Tree" and have more success as you research your family history.

#24 What questions have you not asked family members about their lives or the lives of other family members? Sometimes we learn about our family history through time spent with them, but most often we need to take initiative and make the time to ask the questions that at some point we will wish we asked. In this episode Heather talks about:One story from her grandmother that shows the power of small, but monumental, momentsWhy we don’t ask family members questionsHow to overcome the blocks that get in our way from learning what we really want to knowWhat to do when our opportunity to ask a certain person questions is gone About Heather:Heather Murphy is a resilience coach, genealogist and host of the Stories in Our Roots podcast. Heather teaches people how to strengthen their resilience as they research and connect with the stories of their ancestors. As a teenager one of Heather’s role models was a 3rd-great-grandmother who exemplified service and perseverance. Heather’s love of family and history led to a bachelor’s degree in Family History - Genealogy. After twenty years teaching people how to research their family history or completing research on their behalf, Heather saw in the lives of her clients the strength and understanding that comes from researching their own family history, and the missed opportunities when they paid her to research instead. Her signature program, Resilience in Your Roots, teaches people how to use the process of researching their family trees to strengthen their resilience and improve how they adapt to the challenges of life.Heather lives in Washington State (the dry side) with her husband, son, three ducks and a rabbit. Connect with Heather:Website: heathermurphygenealogy.com Facebook: @HeatherMurphyGen Instagram: @heathermurphygen LinkedIn: Heather Murphy Episode Sponsor: Episode sponsored by Heather Murphy's signature 1:1 service, Resilience in Your Roots. Get a free guide, "7 Ways You (Unintentionally) Sabotage Your Family Tree" and have more success as you research your family history.

An avid blogger, Taneya has documented her family history journey, her evolution as a researcher is evident in the evolution of her blog articles. Beginning with lists of data collected, Taneya gravitated toward collecting the stories around the data.In this episode Taneya shares:Learning about her great-uncle’s military service and why he never talked about itHow the WPA Slave Narrative project added both information and context to her researchHow a conversation with her grandmother led to a unique record with details of her grandfather’s death About Taneya:Taneya Koonce is an enthusiastic genealogist with a long-standing passion for exploring family history and more than 20 years of professional expertise in information science, research, and information organization. Taneya volunteers extensively in the genealogy community, with current leadership roles in the Nashville Chapter of the Afro-American Historical & Genealogical Society, the USGenWeb Project, and the National Genealogical Society. Taneya also runs a Facebook community for family history enthusiasts, the Academy of Legacy Leaders™, through which she aids in helping others implement strategic and systematic approaches for saving, organizing, and preserving family memories.Connect with Taneya: Website www.taneyakoonce.comInstagram @taneyakoonceFacebook Group Academy of Legacy LeadersTwitter @taneya Also Mentioned:Library of Congress CollectionBorn in Slavery: Slave Narratives from the Federal Writers' Project, 1936 to 1938Episode Sponsor: Episode sponsored by Heather Murphy's signature 1:1 service, Resilience in Your Roots. Get a free guide, "7 Ways You (Unintentionally) Sabotage Your Family Tree" and have more success as you research your family history.

Hear Olivia tell her story how she accidently became involved in learning how to research her family history. The theme throughout her projects has been connection which led her to found the 21 Day Family Connections Experiment. Olivia shares what she has learned through her own experience about the power of connections.In this episode Olivia shares:How building a book about her grandparents helped her build relationships with living relativesHow the pandemic provided her family an opportunity to connect with family members who experienced pandemicsThe story behind the creation of the 21 Day Family Connections ExperimentAbout Olivia:Olivia is the founder of the Family Connections Experiment, a project focused on connecting families past and present and measuring the psychological benefits of increasing those connections. She’s also a professional presenter for genealogy and other educational conferences and the director of her local family history center. Amidst her busy schedule she has learned to use her technological savvy and experience to teach busy people of all ages simple ways they can incorporate family history into daily life using modern technology to make it easy and fun. Connect with Olivia: Website www.livstreehouse.blogspot.comFacebook @livstreehouseInstagram @livstreehouseTwitter @livestreehouseLinkedIn Olivia JewellAlso Mentioned:21-Day Family Connections Experiment WebpageInstagram @21dayconnectFacebook @21dayconnect Episode Sponsor: Episode sponsored by Heather Murphy's signature 1:1 service, Resilience in Your Roots.

#21 For over 20 years Emily wondered about the identity of her biological father, the person who made her different in appearance and mannerisms from the rest of her family. Emily experienced what it feels like to not know a part of her story and thanks to genetic genealogy was finally able to put all the pieces together.In this episode Emily shares:How she felt not knowing the identity of her biological fatherHer thoughts on the nature vs nurture balanceThe difference in her life knowing her biological roots About Emily:Emily Aborn is a Content Marketing Professional and the owner of She Built This, an entrepreneurship organization that helps women with resources and education to build and create whatever dream is inside of them.She has over ten years of experience working with executives and entrepreneurs in marketing, administrative, and customer service positions. She has owned her own business since 2014 and loves helping others discover how to share their stories through compelling content, creative social media, and copy throughout their branding!She lives in Temple, NH with her husband Jason and their dog, Clyde. When she is not working, she can be found outdoors hiking or walking. She loves cooking, reading, listening to music, and writing.Connect with Emily: Website www.shebuiltthis.orgFacebook @shebuiltthisnhInstagram @shebuiltthisNHLinkedIn EmilyAbornAlso Mentioned:Ancestry.com23andme.comEpisode Sponsor: Episode sponsored by Heather Murphy's signature 1:1 service, Resilience in Your Roots. Get a free guide, "7 Ways You (Unintentionally) Sabotage Your Family Tree" and have more success as you research your family history.

#20 In this episode Heather shares how to become more resilient as you research your family history. She discusses four areas of resilience that apply to family history and every day life.Self-awareness and self-carePurpose and goalsRelationships and connectionsPerspective and optimismWant to join Resilience in Your Roots, my 1:1 coaching program? Schedule a call with me!Interested in a group coaching option? Sign up for the waitlist!About Heather:Heather Murphy is a resilience coach, genealogist and host of the Stories in Our Roots podcast. Heather teaches people how to strengthen their resilience as they research and connect with the stories of their ancestors. As a teenager one of Heather’s role models was a 3rd-great-grandmother who exemplified service and perseverance. Heather’s love of family and history led to a bachelor’s degree in Family History - Genealogy. After twenty years teaching people how to research their family history or completing research on their behalf, Heather saw in the lives of her clients the strength and understanding that comes from researching their own family history, and the missed opportunities when they paid her to research instead. Her signature program, Resilience in Your Roots teaches people how to use the process of researching their family trees to strengthen their resilience and improve how they adapt to the challenges of life.Heather lives in Washington State (the dry side) with her husband, son, three ducks and a rabbit. Connect with Heather:Website: heathermurphygenealogy.com Facebook: @HeatherMurphyGen Instagram: @heathermurphygen LinkedIn: Heather Murphy Episode Sponsor: Episode sponsored by Heather Murphy's signature 1:1 service, Resilience in Your Roots. Get a free guide, "7 Ways You (Unintentionally) Sabotage Your Family Tree" and have more success as you research your family history.

It all started for John by being curious about the origin of his name and then learning about the man after whom he was named. Throughout his research John discovered an artifact that told the story of a World War I soldier and stories of an ancestor tangibly involved with the growth of Melbourne. Finding personal connections with world and regional events as helped the study of history be more meaningful.In this episode John shares:How his research journey began with an internet search of his nameThe story of a journal that survived World War I even though its author did notWhat it means to him to know one of his ancestors played role in Melbourne’s history About John:John has been a performer for nearly 20 years and has done a mixture of work both professional and amateur. He is also an avid historian and has done plenty of research into his own family tree. One of his favorite things about history is finding unique stories that on paper sound completely false but are actually true.Connect with John:Instagram: John_Molden Facebook: John Molden Twitter: John_Molden Also Mentioned:Ancestry.comAustralian War MemorialEpisode Sponsor:Episode sponsored by Heather Murphy's signature 1:1 service, Resilience in Your Roots.

#18 Nancy Stratford has researched her family history for over 50 years and still has not reached the point of being “finished.” Nancy looks for ways to share what she learns with family and strangers alike, like writing a family cookbook or a local history of the Island Park, Idaho area. Through her dedication throughout her life she has learned about hundreds of people who are part of her family tree.In this episode Nancy shares:How features of FamilySearch and Ancestry.com help her learn new things about her relativesThe time a visit to a cemetery resulted in heaven-sent informationHow tangible items sometimes help prove family storiesThe book she wrote to share not only her family stories, but others in the communityThe story of how a favorite family dessert with Pennsylvania Dutch roots didn’t receive a warm welcome in the WestAbout Nancy:Nancy Stratford was born in Stroudsburg, Pennsylvania as Nancy Lorraine Long. Her grandmother was the owner of the Bigg’s Family restaurant and she grew up waitressing in the Pocono Mountains. Nancy was the oldest of 3 girls and upon graduation went to Gettysburg College where she graduated in Biology with minors in Physics and Math. She started graduate school but became ill and soon married. Nancy had 3 children and moved frequently in her first marriage. She divorced and married her true sweetheart Ray Stratford who had 3 children of his own. Together they would become the “Brady Bunch family” and were married for 43 years. Ray and Nancy met and lived in upstate New York for many years, Ray worked at General Electric as a Harmonics Engineering expert. Nancy ran a food co-op, and became a professional volunteer, writing newsletters, serving as the PTA president, and active church involvement including teaching 8 years of Early Morning seminary (6:00 am) to high school students. They retired in 1990 and moved to Island Park Idaho, where Ray had maintained family property. Here they built a second cabin near the families original Tie Hack Cabin. Ray and Nancy served a full-time mission for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints to Johannesburg South Africa during the end of Apartheid. They traveled the world from Egypt to Sweden. When living in Island Park, Idaho Nancy became the President of the local Historical Society. Nancy began writing weekly articles for the local newspaper on historical topics. One article series written on the Nez Perce Band was submitted for a National Award for Western writers. Nancy won first place. This prompted her to think about writing a full book on the History of Island Park. She had collected first-hand information, stories and knowledge. But she thought about the project with little progress for over 10 years. When Ray was in his last year fighting cancer, Nancy promised him she would finish the book. With the help of her daughter, Nancy put down the information needed to write her first professionally printed book. Nancy has started and maintained several book groups over her lifetime and currently reads about 2 books a week. Being the oldest living member of her extended family, she claims nearly 100 close relatives. They all know of her love of people, place and reading. Also Mentioned:Gold, Bears & Fly Fishing: The History of Island Park, the book written by Nancy, is available for purchase at Amazon.comEpisode Sponsor:Episode sponsored by Heather Murphy's signature 1:1 service, Resilience in Your Roots.

#17 Melanie wasn’t expecting it but researching her family history this year helped her get through the really tough times. The time she chose to spend researching after the kids went to bed gave her mind space to recharge from the stress of the day. Melanie said, “Maybe I should look at meditation, but instead I found family history.” She came away from her research time with increased self-awareness, self-worth, accomplishment, and a feeling that what she did mattered.In this episode Melanie shares: How it all started with a dare to start indexing recordsWhy researching family history made all the difference in 2020How getting closer to her family tree has given her more clarity in other areas of her lifeThat sometimes the answers you want are closer than you expectWhy you should let go of what family history “should be” About Melanie:Melanie Kirry Gardner has always loved to hear all the stories and see all the photos. This passion made for a perfect fit in her decade-long profession as a marketing professional and teacher in the scrapbooking and papercrafting industry where she connected with story keepers all over the world. These days she can be found endeavoring to balance caring for two aging parents, one husband, and a gaggle of kids. She moonlights as a family history sleuth and believes that letting go of expectations of what family history "should be" can open the door to a world of what family history really can be.Connect with Melanie: Instagram: twistedhistories Also Mentioned:Ancestry.comMyHeritage.comFamilySearch.comEpisode Sponsor: Episode sponsored by Heather Murphy's signature 1:1 service, Resilience in Your Roots.

#16 – Sam Williams | Building a Family ForestSam Williams focuses on building his family forest, not only his family tree. Researching his family has strengthened his connection with family close and distant, given him a greater sense of patriotism and allowed him to sink his roots deeply into his home county. Learn from Sam what it means to encounter your ancestors, not just identify them.In this episode Sam shares:What he thinks looking back on himself as a beginning researcher [3:59]How his connection to place, local and national, has grown [6:32]What it takes to really get to know your ancestors [14:29]How knowing about his ancestors strengthened relationships with living family [17:24]The difference between encountering versus identifying your ancestors [21:08]About Sam:Sam Williams is a professional genealogist with a focus on Central Virginia, African American, and Greek American research. He has finished the National Genealogical Society's American Genealogical Studies courses and is currently in ProGen Study Group 50. Sam loves presenting on genealogy and his most recent lecture is part of Virtual Genealogical Association's upcoming November 13-15 virtual conference. He received a BA in International Affairs and Spanish from James Madison University, and a Master of Divinity from Holy Cross Greek Orthodox School of Theology.Connect with Sam: Website: The Orthodox Genealogist Instagram: Sam Williams Facebook: The Orthodox Genealogist Twitter: Sam Williams Also Mentioned:General Society of Mayflower DescendantsSons of the American RevolutionJamestowne Society Episode Sponsor: Episode sponsored by Heather Murphy's signature 1:1 service, Stories in Your Roots. Get a free guide, "7 Ways You (Unintentionally) Sabotage Your Family Tree" and have more success as you research your family history.

#15 In this episode Heather shares Top 5 Gratitude List related to family history for 2020. #1 An opportunity to gain better clarity on her passion [1:00]#2 Making memories with living family members [4:02]#3 Understanding ancestral patterns contribute to, but do not define, who she is [6:22]#4 Learning to be grateful for small discoveries on difficult family lines [9:20]#5 Lessons learned when people are willing to share their stories [13:42] About Heather:Heather Murphy is a family history coach and educator and host of the Stories in Our Roots podcast. Her family history journey began at age 11 and through high school and college she learned to love history through the lens of family. She holds a bachelors degree in Family History and Genealogy from Brigham Young University. Heather offers a 1:1 coaching program to help people increase their resilience and manage stress by researching and learning the stories of their ancestors. Connect with Heather:Website: heathermurphygenealogy.com Facebook: @HeatherMurphyGen Instagram: @heathermurphygen LinkedIn: Heather Murphy Also mentioned in this episode:Sign up for RootsTech Connect, the 100% free, 100% online family history conference 25-27 February 2021.Episode Sponsor: Episode sponsored by Heather Murphy's signature 1:1 service, Stories in Your Roots. Get a free guide, "7 Ways You (Unintentionally) Sabotage Your Family Tree" and have more success as you research your family history.

Laura shares the stark difference between one grandmother who kept a notebook with memories and family information and another grandmother who fabricated the story of her childhood and said she grew up in an orphanage. We talk about visiting ancestral homes, interests that resurface after several generations, and how all stories are great stories to pass on.In this episode Laura shares:The story behind her maternal grandmother’s treasure chest of memories [2:02]When she found out her paternal grandmother hadn’t told the truth about her father [4:09]Her family’s love of animals goes back at least four generations [8:18]How she processed her feelings about her paternal grandmother’s lies about her family [10:00]One way Laura connects with ancestors that have been researched by other family members [15:20]How some ancestral occupations are revisited in recent generations [20:35]About Laura:Laura Hedgecock is an author, storyteller, speaker, and GeneaBlogger, passionate about helping others tell personal, family, and ancestor stories. She’s a member of the Association of Professional Genealogists, Genealogical Speakers Guild, and serves as Secretary of Detroit Working Writers and President of the 3400+ member GeneaBloggers Organization.Her book, MEMORIES OF ME: A COMPLETE GUIDE TO TELLING AND SHARING THE STORIES OF YOUR LIFE, guides and empowers memory collectors with down-to-earth, practical advice and creative ideas. Her website, TreasureChestofMemories.com, provides practical advice on preserving and sharing memories and family stories.Connect with Laura:Website: TreasureChestofMemories.com Instagram: laura_hedgecock LinkedIn: Laura Hedgecock Facebook: AuthorLauraHedgecock Twitter: LauraLHedgecock YouTube: Laura HedgecockAlso Mentioned:Ancestry.comEpisode Sponsor: Episode sponsored by Heather Murphy's signature 1:1 service, Stories in Your Roots. Get a free guide, "7 Ways You (Unintentionally) Sabotage Your Family Tree" and have more success as you research your family history.

Melanie shares her official and unofficial stories of how she became interested in researching her family tree. Over the years she has connected with cousins by using multiple platforms like FamilySearch and Facebook, adding more dimension to what she knew about her family. Melanie encourages us to record stories, even if they seem untrue, because you never know what kernel of truth they hold.In this episode Melanie shares:The cryptic message that led to uncovering family on her paternal side [6:30]How her family’s reaction to her family history research has changed over time [16:45]She was able to tell her grandmother the names of her paternal grandparents [17:53]How you can appreciate your ancestors even when their lives were not perfect [20:15]About Melanie:Melanie, a staff genealogist at American Ancestors & New England Historic Genealogical Society, assists library visitors, both on-site and online, with their family history research. She also provides lectures on a variety of genealogical topics. Melanie holds a bachelor of science degree from the State University of New York at Oswego. Her areas of research interests include Connecticut, Massachusetts, New York, Kansas, Prince Edward Island, Ireland, and she is experienced in DNA, genealogical technology and social media, Jewish genealogy, and military records. Melanie is also a blogger known as The Shamrock Genealogist (theshamrockgenealogist.com). Also Mentioned:American Ancestors and New England Historic Genealogical SocietyAncestry.comFamilySearch.comArchive.orgEpisode Sponsor:Episode sponsored by Heather Murphy's signature 1:1 service, Stories in Your Roots. Get a free guide, "7 Ways You (Unintentionally) Sabotage Your Family Tree" and have more success as you research your family history.

Thanks to Aunt Sadie and the passing on of family heirlooms, Julie Adamcin has learned many stories about her ancestors. In today’s episode she shares the story behind bullet holes in a marble top table and the ancestor who lived in Missouri and voted for Abraham Lincoln in 1860. Julie also shares how finding a newspaper article about her grandfather’s death helped her better understand the experiences of her mother’s family.In this episode Julie shares:The story of the Camp family silver [3:15]Mahlon Ashbrook, voting for Lincoln, and the oak and marble table [7:49]How her perspective of her grandfather’s death changed after finding a newspaper article [17:07]The benefits she’s gotten from researching her family history [21:05]About Julie:Julie Camp Adamcin has been doing family research since she was in high school. Julie received a Ph.D. in Education and worked for nearly 40 years as a 4-H in Pima County Arizona. After her retirement in 2007, she has been able to connect with other family members who share her interests. Also Mentioned:Mahlon Ashbrook's obituary at Newspapers.com (affiliate link - no subscription needed to view clipping)Click here to go to the website and see a photograph of one of Julie's cousin's family history quilts.Episode Sponsor:Episode sponsored by Heather Murphy's signature 1:1 service, Stories in Your Roots. Get a free guide, "7 Ways You (Unintentionally) Sabotage Your Family Tree" and have more success as you research your family history.

#11 It's very common for people who research their family history to have a favorite branch of their tree, ancestors to whom they feel especially connected. For others, one part of the family may be hard to connect to because of more recent family dynamics. This episode explores the concept of balancing our family narratives and remembering all of our ancestors.In this episode Heather shares:Her experience this month realizing a third-great-grandmother wanted to be rememberedDifferent situations that create an imbalanced family narrativeWhy we should make an effort to remember all our ancestors, even in little waysHow we can recognize our own biases when looking at our family treeAbout Heather:Heather Murphy is a family history coach and educator and host of the Stories in Our Roots podcast. Her family history journey began at age 11 and through high school and college she learned to love history through the lens of family. She holds a bachelors degree in Family History and Genealogy from Brigham Young University. Heather focuses on teaching people how they can improve their mental health by connecting with their ancestors in a mindful and organized process.Connect with Heather:Website: heathermurphygenealogy.comFacebook: @HeatherMurphyGenInstagram: @heathermurphygenLinkedIn: Heather MurphyEpisode Sponsor:Episode sponsored by Heather Murphy's signature 1:1 service, Stories in Your Roots.Get a free guide, "7 Ways You (Unintentionally) Sabotage Your Family Tree" and have more success as you research your family history.

#10 Iris began researching her family history when she was an adult to discover the story of her Abuela (Grandmother) Faustina, whom she never met. Iris’ story is about the gift she received by learning the story of Abuela Faustina and other relatives. But the gift wasn’t just for her. She saw firsthand how much what she learned was a gift to other family members.In this episode Iris shares:She knew so little about her father’s family that she didn’t know the woman she called Abuela (Grandmother) wasn’t related through blood [5:21]She started researching family to know Abuela Faustina and as Iris did Faustina became real [6:13]The experience with her grandfather when she realized the true gift of sharing family stories [10:26]How learning about her father’s childhood helped her better understand him [13:48]Her advice for those beginning their research, especially those who are afraid of what they may find [21:59]About Iris:Iris, originally from Puerto Rico, has lived in Massachusetts since she was 8 years old. She is the oldest of six children and is now married with two amazing kids, who literally were her inspiration to finally follow her dream. Iris always loved history and research, but life took her in a different direction. Six years ago she made the decision to start finding her story and really explore her love for history. In this journey Iris discovered the gift of giving someone a piece of their story. She discovered the healing that can come from knowing more of your family story and how important it is for Latinos, Latinas, LatinX to know more about their history. Iris knows how empowered you can feel from knowing your history and that is how she knew her purpose and her mission came to fruition, Descubre Tu Historia was born. Connect with Iris:Website: descubretuhistoriablog.wordpress.org Instagram: @descubretuhistoria Also Mentioned:Sociedad Puertorriqueña de Genealogía - Website and Facebook pageTips:Searching for “Puerto Rico Genealogy Society” will not bring up their website as a top result. If not using the link provided, search for “Sociedad Puertorriqueña de Genealogía.”There is a bar at the top of their website with flags, click on the flags to change the language of the website.Episode Sponsor: Episode sponsored by Heather Murphy's signature 1:1 service, Stories in Your Roots. Get a free guide, "7 Ways You (Unintentionally) Sabotage Your Family Tree" and have more success as you research your family history.

#9 Today’s episode features the story of Tamara Hallo, a native of Miami, Florida. Hear how a box of inherited family information grew her interest in learning about her family and also strengthened her relationship with her mother. Tamara’s family has a strong matriarch on her maternal line that inspired generations of her family. We also discuss the imbalance some families have between their maternal and paternal lines and how the stories we pass down influence how connected future generations will feel with certain ancestors.In this episode Tamara shares:How her family history journey began with an inherited box of family information [6:52]The ways researching brought her closer to her mother [9:12]The story of her Swedish great-grandmother who continues to inspire generations [11:01]Not everyone in the family wants to know right now about their history [19:09]The stories passed down to her affected how connected she felt to her maternal family in comparison to her paternal side [21:58]About Tamara:Tamara Hallo is an educator, librarian and professional genealogist. She has over 25 years of experience as an educator and holds a Master in Library Science degree. She has earned a certificate of genealogical research from Boston University and has completed ProGen, an 18-month professional genealogy study program. Genealogy is her passion and a perfect complement to her repertoire.Connect with Tamara:Website: www.hallogenealogyservices.com Instagram: @hallogenealogyservices LinkedIn: Tamara Hallo Facebook: hallogenealogyservices Also Mentioned:Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR)Episode Sponsor:Episode sponsored by Heather Murphy's signature 1:1 service, Stories in Your Roots. Get a free guide, "7 Ways You (Unintentionally) Sabotage Your Family Tree" and have more success as you research your family history.

Hey everyone I’m Pastor Gary Hoban and welcome to Refinery Life Australia. Today we are starting a new series based on the book of Exodus, that reveals God’s concern for His people. The series is titled “The God Who Reveals Himself in Times of Need” Today we are discussing The Results of Your Roots. Visit us at www.refinerylife.org Twitter @PastorGaryHoban @RefineryLifeGC Facebook @PastorGaryHoban @RefineryLifeChurch Instagram @gary_hoban @refinerylifechurch YouTube Gary Hoban http://www.youtube.com/channel/UCxvrTCsjg98vGjMTObxJhtQ Refinery Life Church Australia http://www.youtube.com/channel/UCkvD9z50SuKWxhSw0TPQkgQ --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/refineryliferadio/message

#8 Amy Harris explains the concept of genealogical consciousness, which goes beyond information and instead influences the way we see not only our ancestors, but people in our world now. Genealogy has evolved over the decades and Amy sees a need for it to evolve even more in order to help make our world a better place as we are less judgmental and more forgiving. Coming to know the stories of our ancestors and thinking of them as real people instead of names and dates can change how we see people we meet everyday.In this episode Amy shares:The difference between genealogical consciousness and genealogical knowledge [7:25]How genealogy has evolved from a British and American perspective [11:48]Why we need to be careful when looking at ethnicity results [14:54] A student’s experience deciding she didn’t know a relative’s whole story [ 21:06]Not judging an ancestor’s sister from a modern perspective [23:51]Her simple advice for those beginning their family history journey [28:22]About Amy:Amy Harris, PhD, AG®, is the current Family History Program Coordinator at BYU. A native of Ogden, Utah, she was lucky enough to be raised by spectacularly good parents and particularly stellar siblings. Her research focuses on families, women, and gender in eighteenth-century Britain, though she has also written on the history of genealogy and Mormon history. She is particularly interested in the way family and social relationships inform one another. Her first book, Siblinghood and Social Relations in Georgian England (2012) explored sibling relationships and their connections to political and social ideas of equality. Recently her article “Early Mormonism’s Expansive Family and the Browett Women” received the 2018 Mormon History Association Best Article Award. She is in the early stages of a book, There is Only Us, which explores genealogical consciousness. Amy is a tenured professor in the BYU Department of History where she teaches history, genealogy, and women’s studies courses.Connect with Amy:Instagram: @familyhistoryprof LinkedIn: Amy Harris Also Mentioned:2017 Speech – Of Dead Cats and Dead People: How Family History Can Save the WorldEpisode Sponsor: Episode sponsored by Heather Murphy's signature 1:1 service, Stories in Your Roots. Get a free guide, "7 Ways You (Unintentionally) Sabotage Your Family Tree" and have more success as you research your family history.

#7 The way you approach your family history research matters. Heather advocates for moving away from the traditional genealogy that focuses on data collection. Instead, she encourages mindful research to open your mind and heart to understanding your ancestors, and yourself, as completely as possible.In this episode Heather shares:What matters most to people researching their family history [1:39]What happens when you do “slot machine” genealogy [6:22]How making a plan changes your research experience [8:17]How to be more mindful in your research [12:36]About Heather:Heather Murphy is a family history coach and educator and host of the Stories in Our Roots podcast. Her family history journey began at age 11 and through high school and college she learned to love history through the lens of family. She holds a bachelors degree in Family History and Genealogy from Brigham Young University. Heather focuses on teaching researchers at the beginning of their journey how to connect with their ancestors in a mindful and organized way that decreases frustration and increases understanding of self, family, and community.Connect with Heather:Website: heathermurphygenealogy.com Facebook: @HeatherMurphyGen Instagram: @heathermurphygen LinkedIn: Heather Murphy Episode Sponsor:Episode sponsored by Heather Murphy's signature 1:1 service, Stories in Your Roots. Get a free guide, "7 Ways You (Unintentionally) Sabotage Your Family Tree" and have more success as you research your family history.

#6 Katherine Willson knows that learning about your family history gives you a different perspective of family members and events that happen in the world beyond family. Hear how she started her genealogy journey as a Junior Girl Scout, how knowing the stories of her immigrant ancestors helps her be more resilient, and her unusual tip for those beginning to explore their family roots that is important for researchers at any level to remember.In this episode Katherine shares:How a Junior Girl Scout badge led to a life-long love of discovering family [4:02]Researching as an adult helped her to see the situations and patterns in her family that contributed to difficulties later generations of her family faced [8:13]Seeing her ancestors weaknesses gives her strength as she sees they were doing the best they could [11:30]Her ancestors’ immigration experience in the 1850s [15;16]How knowing those stories helps her to have a different perspective of immigrants today who are looking for a better life for their families [21:41]Her unexpected advise for someone beginning their genealogy journey [26:41]About Katherine:Katherine R. Willson of Dexter, Michigan, is an engaging & dynamic genealogy lecturer at local, regional, and national events; an educator teaching beginning, intermediate, and advanced genealogy classes in Michigan since 2001; the author of The Genealogist’s Guide to Grand Rapids, Michigan (published in 2018 by The In-Depth Genealogist), and a professional researcher for private clients. Her genealogy interests began as an 8-year-old Junior Girl Scout working towards the now-retired “My Heritage” badge, and her passion was fueled when, after college, both her mother’s and father’s relatives gave her binders containing generations’ worth of family information. Read more about Katherine's roles as an Army wife and volunteer for the Department of Defense, and as an artist/owner of MoonSwings Studio at SocialMediaGenealogy.comConnect with Katherine:Website: SocialMediaGenealogy.comFacebook: @moonswings Instagram: @katherine.r.willson Twitter: @moonswings LinkedIn: Katherine R. Willson Also Mentioned:Yellow Ribbon Reintegration ProgramFamilySearch.comAncestry.comEpisode Sponsor: Episode sponsored by Heather Murphy's signature 1:1 service, Stories in Your Roots.Get a free guide, "7 Ways You (Unintentionally) Sabotage Your Family Tree" and have more success as you research your family history.

Sick and Tired of Non-Stop Bad News? Get Ready to Be Covid Inspired!!  Hello friends and welcome to a special edition of the 4 AM Report! 

In this episode I talk you through an introduction to Life Map by Neya® which is one key model in Sonya and my, Back to Your Roots online course. This immersive course is designed to help you find a solid foundation from which you can manifest your dream life.  Maximise your wellbeing and self awareness through this fascinating short online course.

  This is a flashback episode from the Queen Quaymo Podcast Recently I published a book/journal called "The Natural Haircare Scriptures" (Return to Your Roots) where I talk about my personal journey since returning natural.  In 2011, I stopped putting relaxers in my hair and returned natural. It was one of the most difficult, but most important decision I ever made in my life. Since then I learned to love my hair, embrace my appearance, and began connecting with the Most High on a more spiritual journey. Being that I went through the transitional phase, I didn’t know what products to use, styles, or how to even deal with the ignorant comments made by others so I began doing some research,and decided to share what I learned with other women by writing a book/journal to help offer support to Queens who need it most!!!!  also head over to my site and grab your Queen Quaymo Organic Moisturizing Shampoo and Conditioner kit that comes with a FREE copy of  "The Natural haircare Scriptures." click link https://www.queenquaymo.com/product-page/natraul-chemical-free-shampoo-and-conditioner-kit  subscribe website: www.queenquaymo.com --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/black-haircare-matters/support

Your Roots and Value system teaches you Gratitude that lays down the foundation for a Magnificent Life.

If you are at a crossroads, here's what you can do about it. Sonya and I discuss how we have observed that many people on, or considering, the Back to Your Roots (introducing Life Map by Neya) online course, are at a career, relationship or life crossroads. Crossroads are both exciting and daunting in equal measure. They can provide both opportunities and challenges. We believe the best way forward is to understand the context and life decisions and influences that brought you to the crossroads. Visit https://mindfulneya.net/life-map-by-neya/ to learn more.

Recently I published a book/journal called "The Natural Haircare Scriptures" (Return to Your Roots) where I talk about my personal journey since returning natural.  In 2011, I stopped putting relaxers in my hair and returned natural. It was one of the most difficult, but most important decision I ever made in my life. Since then I learned to love my hair, embrace my appearance, and began connecting with the Most High on a more spiritual journey. Being that I went through the transitional phase, I didn’t know what products to use, styles, or how to even deal with the ignorant comments made by others so I began doing some research,and decided to share what I learned with other women by writing a book/journal to help offer support to Queens who need it most!!!! Grab your copy today and receive FREE tumbler   shop: https://www.queenquaymo.com/product-page/the-natrual-haircare-scriptures-return-to-your-roots subscribe website : www.queenquaymo.com --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/queenquaymo/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/queenquaymo/support

Many of us think of demagogues as charismatic leaders who hold an extreme degree of power over their supporters. But why do people fall for demagogues? In this episode, Jaye takes a deep dive into the subject of demagoguery - exploring how we understand and debate political and social issues. What does a country run by demagoguery mean for democracy?   Twitter: @potstirrercast IG: @potstirrerpodcast Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/potstirrerpodcast/ Website: PotstirrerPodcast.com Flying Machine Network: http://flyingmachine.network Patreon: http://www.patreon.com/flyingmachine Citations: Balmer, Randall. 2014. "The Real Origins of the Religious Right." Politico. May 27. https://www.politico.com/magazine/story/2014/05/religious-right-real-origins-107133 (August 26, 2018) Ladd, Chris. 2017. "Pastors, Not Politicians, Turned Dixie Republican." Forbes. March 27. https://www.forbes.com/sites/chrisladd/2017/03/27/pastors-not-politicians-turned-dixie-republican/#3857ed00695f (August 26, 2018) Meet the Press. 2018. "Rudy Giuliani: 'Truth Isn't Truth'" NBC News. August 19. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CljsZ7lgbtw (August 26, 2018) Merritt, Carol Howard. 2017. "Liberty University, Your Roots are Showing." The Christian Century. May 15. https://www.christiancentury.org/blog-post/liberty-university-your-roots-are-showing (August 26, 2018) Perlstein, Rick. 2012. "Exclusive: Lee Atwater's Infamous 1981 Interview on the Southern Strategy." The Nation. November 13. https://www.thenation.com/article/exclusive-lee-atwaters-infamous-1981-interview-southern-strategy/ (August 26, 2018) Roberts-Miller, Patricia. 2017. Demagoguery and Democracy. New York: The Experiment. Music: Potstirrer Podcast Theme composed by Jon Biegen from Stranger Still http://strangerstillshow.com/ Brittle Rille - Reunited composed by Kevin MacLeod Licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution license (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/) Source: http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/index.html?isrc=USUAN1200047 Artist: http://incompetech.com/ Cryin In My Beer composed by Audionautix Licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution license (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/) Artist: http://audionautix.com/ Heaven and Hell composed by Jeremy Blake Training in the Fire composed by Twin Musicom Licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution license (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/) Artist: http://www.twinmusicom.org/

Whats a hero's journey without conflict and failure? I was dealing with some negative feelings, I talked it out with my boy Rey from Cultivarte Studios. If you're going through something and want to talk it out, hit me up! YOU'RE NOT ALONE. Send me an email http://shneaky.net/blog/contact/ In this episode we talk about overcoming obstacles both internal and external. We also cover the importance of having a community and support system to get through tough times, as well as walking through Rey's process of building up the courage to quit his job and moving on to the next stage of the entrepreneur's journey. "Quit your job, whats the worst that can happen, you get another job?" - Rey Branding, Creating, Staying True to Yourself and Your Roots. "I have more time to create" - Rey Art with a Purpose. "Getting back to the roots, because that forces me to create art in what I'm involved in...the art that we create ties down to the work we do in the community." - Rey R & R Social Media: www.instagram.com/recrespectpod/ facebook.com/recrespectpod/ soundcloud.com/shneaky/sets/recognition-and-respect HOSTED BY: SHNEAKY www.SHNEAKY.net/blog/shneakyradio www.instagram.com/officialshneaky www.instagram.com/shneakyent www.facebook.com/officialshneaky www.facebook.com/shneakyent GUEST: Rey Sepulveda Instagram.com/reyfromcultivarte instragram.com/cultivartestudios facebook.com/cultivartestudios Honorable Mention: Tony Grands https://www.instagram.com/tonygrands/?hl=en Espacio 1893 https://www.instagram.com/espacio1839/ Jelani Higher Ground Promo https://www.instagram.com/highergroundpromo/?hl=en F.A.C.E. https://www.instagram.com/facevsit/?hl=en SPONSORED BY: ThaAfterParty.com instagram.com/thaafterparty Recorded 6/11/18 at Tha Afterparty Radio Station: thaafterparty.com www.instagram.com/thaafterparty/ www.facebook.com/thaafterpartyradio 11222 S La Cienega Blvd Unit 645 Inglewood, CA 90304 United States

Where are Your Roots? by Faith Promise Church

Who made the potato salad??? You guessed it: Reunited...and the reunions are real, really hilarious, and a chance to go back to your roots. Family reunions, class reunions, and reuniting with people you haven't seen in ages. It's exhausting, but someone's gotta catch up on the latest gossip and local shenanigans. Aside from who made what, who's married to whom now, who has the most kids, and who's in jail and/or sleeping with whomever, we're discussing interracial dating, revisiting a popular topic around how long sex should last, the realities of a threesome, personal hygiene and how often one should shower, delicious deal-breakers that can ruin a relationships, and a few other fun things thrown in for good measure and flavor. Don't fret, there are new PARCHED reveals, as well; one's a potential favorite and the other's potentially feeding into a stereotype. If you have something you want to bring to our attention…or if you want to curse us out or ask a question; contact us: Facebook - http://www.facebook.com/thethrst Twitter - https://twitter.com/TheTHRST Instagram - http://instagram.com/thethrst Tumblr - http://thethrst.tumblr.com Periscope - https://www.periscope.tv/thethrst Snapchat - https://www.snapchat.com/add/thethrst Email: emailthethrst@gmail.com The THRST is the premier entertainment talk show podcast that brings you gay-best-friend and kitchen-island conversations on love and relationships, celebrities and pop culture, and social scandals...all flavored with shade, humor, and opinionated-truth! It's raunchy, but real. Be sure to SUBSCRIBE, so you never miss an episode! We’re a FREE show, insert our RSS Feed ( http://thethrst.libsyn.com/rss ) into your podcatcher or find us in popular podcast directories. This has been a production of The THRST. Copyright 2016. All Rights Reserved. CHAPTERS: 00:00 – Intro (http://thethrst.com/) 04:10 - Chewing The Fat             - Interracial Dating: How To Tell If A White Man Is Into You             - Part-Time Boo or cheating on you?             - How long should sex last, really? 16:49 - Subscribe to The THRST 17:25 - The BHive             - Realities of a threesome             - Do you bathe enough or too much?             - Deodorant or not?             - Housework: Who's wearing the pants?             - Food habits that have ended relationships 37:46 - Parched 40:06 - Talk Du Jour - Reunited: Class Reunions, Family Reunions, and Going Back to Your Roots 50:55 - Contact The THRST 52:32 - The Butcher's Block 56:50 - Review The THRST 57:40 - Outro   LINKS FROM THIS EPISODE: The THRST The THRST on Instagram PARCHED: Nyle Dimarco Phillip

On this week’s episode of Harder to Kill Radio, I’m proud to introduce you to Laura Bruner of My Radical Roots. Subscribe: iTunes | Stitcher | RSS feed | Review Meet Episode 49’s Guest, Laura Bruner Laura Bruner has a passion for educating, and she absolutely love teaching others about nutrition, natural/functional movement, and the power each has read more... The post Return to Your Roots with Laura Bruner: Harder to Kill Radio 049 appeared first on Stupid Easy Paleo.

Do you know on average we are 30 lbs heavier than a few decades ago? How to drop the extra weight? Author, podcaster and Fat Burning Man Abel James shares his story and insights. Do You Know We are 30 lbs Heavier Than Decades Ago? Get Back to Your Roots and Drop Weight Fast From Taking Loads of Medicine to Being Lean and Healthy Can Your Food Make You Sick? How to Effectively Get Your Message Out Book:   The Wild Diet   For Full Transcripts of this show and More Resources http://relaunchshow.com/343 972-885-8384

Today’s episode (65 mins) is the recording of an AAR panel around the theme of “Doing Violence to Theology”. You will hear, in order of appearance, Sean Capener, Kate Tomas, Amaryah Jones-Armstrong, and Janice McRandal (both Amaryah and Janice also blog at Women in Theology).  The music on today’s episode is again Les Étoiles’ “Your Roots, Your Bones” from the album of the same name. Download the album and those by other great artists at Records on Ribs.

Today’s episode (83 mins) is the recording a lecture, “Politics of Divination: Neoliberal Endgame and the Religion of Contingency"given by Joshua Ramey for the Department of Comparative Literature at NYU and a response to his lecture by Dimitris Vardoulakis.  The music on today’s episode is Les Étoiles’ "Your Roots, Your Bones” from the album of the same name. Download the album and those by other great artists at Records on Ribs.

Dame Rev. Rio Rose Kelley will be the special guest joining Celeste Morgan for the Encore Presentation of "The State of Your Roots and Angels Rock!"' on the Celestial Show. Tonight,  I want to get at your roots and I brought an amazing friend to join me. Where are the places you feel safe and secure? How can you strengthen your spiritual foundation? We introspect, meditate, sit in yoga positions, chant, pull cards, and pray, When is the last time you had a play date?  Dame Rev. Rio and Celeste Morgan are coming together to celebrate the energy of the 1 Magician running today and to light your fire with "Love and Angels Rock! Love Rules!"  Think on this from the Talmud, "Every blade of grass has its angel that bends over it and whispers, ‘Grow, grow.'" If a blade of grass is so precious, then how truly loved are you?  Dame Rev. Rio Rose Kelley is a Minister, Author, Actress, Teacher, Angel Communicator & lives by LoveRules and Love is All there Is! She is committed to helping others see their own Divinity, the best in themselves no matter what situation or circumstance they are in, and realizing that they have within them all they need. Formerly, in her role as  an Agape Minister, she was  ultimately committed to the Ministry of Relationship. In November 2013, she was Knighted as Dame of Honor in the Orthodox Order of St. John, Russian Grand Priory in a beautiful ceremony in New York City.  Call in 347 426 3346 or post your questions on "The Celestial Show with Celeste Morgan" fan (LIKE) page on Facebook.  

Dame Rev. Rio Rose Kelley will be the special guest joining Celeste Morgan for, "The State of Your Roots and Angels Rock!"' on the Celestial Show. Last week, we focused on shifting our perception with our Empress glasses. Tonight,  I want to get at your roots and I brought an amazing friend to join me. Where are the places you feel safe and secure? How can you strengthen your spiritual foundation? We introspect, meditate, sit in yoga positions, chant, pull cards, and pray, When is the last time you had a play date?  Dame Rev. Rio and Celeste Morgan are coming together to celebrate the energy of the 1 Magician running today and to light your fire with "Love and Angels Rock! Love Rules!"  Think on this from the Talmud, "Every blade of grass has its angel that bends over it and whispers, ‘Grow, grow.'" If a blade of grass is so precious, then how truly loved are you?  Dame Rev. Rio Rose Kelley is a Minister, Author, Actress, Teacher, Angel Communicator & lives by LoveRules and Love is All there Is! She is committed to helping others see their own Divinity, the best in themselves no matter what situation or circumstance they are in, and realizing that they have within them all they need. Formerly, in her role as  an Agape Minister, she was  ultimately committed to the Ministry of Relationship. In November 2013, she was Knighted as Dame of Honor in the Orthodox Order of St. John, Russian Grand Priory in a beautiful ceremony in New York City.  Call in 347 426 3346 or post your questions on "The Celestial Show with Celeste Morgan" fan (LIKE) page on Facebook.