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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Ep 68: Last week, I ran a free 3-day challenge—and what came out of it surprised me.

In this episode, I’m sharing the real reason behind the Ancestor Power Project… not just what it is, but why I felt called to create it in the first place.

This isn’t just about building a family tree.

It’s about understanding your ancestors as real people—what they lived through, what they carried, and how their strength still shows up in you today.

I talk about:

• Why traditional genealogy often feels incomplete
• The difference between researching your ancestors and actually knowing them
• How patterns of trauma and resilience can show up across generations
• The deeper meaning behind the word “power” (and why I almost didn’t choose it)
• What becomes possible when you focus deeply on just one ancestor

If you’ve ever felt like there’s more to your family history than names and dates… this episode will open something up for you.

✨ If you want to experience this for yourself, you can still join the free 3-Day Ancestor Power Challenge:
👉 knowyourancestors.co/powerchallenge

✨ And if you’re ready to go deeper, learn more about the 8-week Ancestor Power Project:
👉 ancestorpowerproject.com

Ep 67: This is the final day of the 3-Day Ancestor Power Challenge — and where everything shifts.

You’ve chosen an ancestor.You’ve started uncovering their life.

Now… you begin to understand what it means for you.

In this episode, you’ll be guided to find what I call the “connection click” —

that one detail that makes your ancestor feel real.

The moment they stop being just a name…and become someone you can actually see, understand, and feel connected to.

From there, we take it one step deeper:→ What did they live through?→ Who did they have to be to live that life?→ And where does that same strength exist in you?

This is where genealogy becomes something more than research.

This is where it becomes personal.

✨ This is where their story becomes part of yours.

Join the full experience:

Get the worksheet + access to the private Facebook group here: https://knowyourancestors.co/powerchallenge

LIVE Sharing Circle (tonight - April 2 2026):

Come share your experience, hear others, and go deeper into this work.

I’ll also be sharing how you can continue beyond the challenge.

7PM MT on Zoom (register above for the link)

Replay available if you can’t attend live

If this resonated with you, I’d love to hear what you discovered about your ancestor.

Ep 66: In Day 2 of the 3-Day Ancestor Power Challenge, we slow down and take a closer look at a single record.

Instead of collecting more and more documents, you’ll learn how to see more in what you already have.

Choose one record—like a census, vital record, or newspaper—and write down every detail you can find. Small details matter. This is where real understanding begins.

By the end of today, you may be surprised how much more you can learn from just one source.

If you’re participating in the full challenge, you’ll also get the worksheet and support inside the Facebook group.

👉 Join the challenge here to access the worksheet + community: https://knowyourancestors.co/powerchallenge

Ep 65: This episode is Day 1 of the 3-Day Ancestor Power Challenge.

Today, you’ll choose one ancestor and begin getting familiar with their life — using only what you already know.

If you want to fully participate in the challenge (with the worksheet + community support), you can join here:

👉 Get the worksheet + join the challenge + join the FB group: https://knowyourancestors.co/powerchallenge

Ep 64: You’ve done the research.

You have the names, the dates, the records…

So why does it still feel like something is missing?

In this short episode, I share what changed for me — when my ancestors became more than information… and started to feel like real sources of strength, wisdom, and support.

✨ Join the free 3 Day Ancestor Power Challenge

👉https://knowyourancestors.co/powerchallenge

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