Podcast Episodes

Project Managing the Saga (with Nicka Sewell-Smith) | Episode 52

Season 1 Episode 52

When Nicka Sewell-Smith set out to find her great-grandmother Easter's maiden name, she never imagined it would lead to uncovering 10,000 descendants from a single enslaved community...

In this moving…

Published on 8 months, 4 weeks ago

The Irish Experience (with Kyle Betit) | Episode 51

Season 1 Episode 51

🍀 When I gathered around a traditional peat fire in Galway with a group of descendants of the Irish Diaspora, I experienced my ancestors' world in a way records alone could never reveal…

In this episo…

Published on 9 months ago

It's Like Genealogy 3.0 (with Jenn Utley) | Episode 50

Season 1 Episode 50

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🎧 Ready to discover more stories that could transform your family connections? Subscribe to 'Stories That Live In Us' wherever you get your podcasts, and leave a review to help other famil…

Published on 9 months, 1 week ago

For a Wise Purpose (with Steve Rockwood) | Episode 49

Season 1 Episode 49

 When Steve Rockwood discovered his ancestor's journal as a child, he never imagined how family stories would shape his future as President of FamilySearch International. In our conversation, Steve r…

Published on 9 months, 2 weeks ago

Live Undaunted (with Lisa Valentine Clark) | Episode 48

Season 1 Episode 48

Have you ever wondered what story you'd tell if you knew your time was limited? Lisa Valentine Clark's husband faced this exact question when diagnosed with ALS. In this powerful conversation, Lisa r…

Published on 9 months, 4 weeks ago

Daddy Was an Outlaw (with Jackie Dorothy) | Episode 47

Season 1 Episode 47

A childhood memory of two sisters arguing at a kitchen table leads historian Jackie Dorothy to uncover an astounding truth — her great-grandfather wasn't just any Wyoming cowboy, he was part of Butch…

Published on 10 months ago

Their Love Stories | Episode 46

Season 1 Episode 46

Do you know how your parents met? Research shows this simple story could be the key to building family resilience — and in this intimate solo episode, I open up about three generations of love storie…

Published on 10 months, 1 week ago

The Magic Part Is The Listening (with Natalie Zett) | Episode 45

Season 1 Episode 45

When journalist Natalie Zett received a mysterious family manuscript, she had no idea it would lead her to her long-lost Aunt Martha – a 19-year-old victim of the tragic 1915 Eastland disaster in Chi…

Published on 10 months, 2 weeks ago

Not A Secret Anymore (with Linda Goldman and Milly and Marty Mandel) | Episode 44

Season 1 Episode 44

"There must be a mistake - I know all my first cousins." When Linda Goldman responded to an unexpected DNA match, she had no idea how wrong she was. Join me for a remarkable conversation with 100-yea…

Published on 10 months, 3 weeks ago

Mess in His Wake | Episode 43

Season 1 Episode 43

When family relationships shatter, the ripples can span generations. In this deeply personal episode, I uncover the story of my great-great-grandfather Park Cowan, whose choices left a wake of heartb…

Published on 11 months ago