Ep 71: A lot of people think that genealogy research is super hard, confusing, and overwhelming.

But it's actually a very doable thing....and is easier now than ever.

In this episode I walk you through how to get started and share a couple tools that can help:

1. The FamilySearch Research Wiki: https://www.familysearch.org/en/wiki/Main_Page

2. Family Tree Foundations - Self-guided Online Course: https://knowyourancestors.co/family-tree-foundations

And just for podcast listeners, you can use code PODCAST for 30% off Family Tree Foundations.

Enjoy!

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Ep 70: You feel it… that pull toward your roots. Wanting something deeper, but not knowing where to start.

In this episode, we’re talking about culture—and why so many of us feel disconnected from it.

Because it didn’t disappear.

It was forgotten.

I share why this disconnection happens and how you can begin finding your own culture again—without borrowing from others.

Inside, we cover:

- Why “white culture” can feel missing

- How culture was lost through migration and assimilation

- 3 simple ways to start discovering your roots

✨ Melanie Marisol’s free email sequence: https://thelineagerevival.com/pages/gift

✨ Start your Origin Initiation: https://knowyourancestors.co/origin

Ep 69: If you’ve ever thought, “I want to learn about my ancestors… but I don’t even know where to begin,” this episode is for you.

There is so much information out there, and it can feel overwhelming fast. But the truth is, getting started doesn’t have to be complicated.

In this episode, I walk you through three simple steps to begin researching your family history in a way that is grounded, meaningful, and actually doable.

We talk about:

- Why you shouldn’t blindly trust everything written in family records

- How to start building your family tree (without getting lost in the process)

- The best way to choose your first ancestor to research

- A powerful (and often overlooked) tool that can guide your research step-by-step

- Why focusing on just one person can completely change your experience

But this is just the beginning.

Because researching names and dates is only the first layer. When you go deeper, you can start to see patterns, understand what your ancestors lived through, and begin to feel their strength, resilience, and wisdom in your own life.

Ready to Go Deeper?

If you want support walking through this process, and learning how to truly connect with your ancestors...you’re invited to join The Ancestor Power Project.

Inside, you’ll learn how to:

- Map where your ancestor lived

- Identify patterns of trauma and resilience

- Understand how their experiences shaped your family line

- Integrate their strength and wisdom into your life

This is where genealogy becomes something more.

👉 Join here: https://ancestorpowerproject.com/

If you have questions or feel unsure if it’s right for you, send me a message - I’d love to connect

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