Stories in Our Roots
84 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 2 months ago -By seeking the stories of our ancestors, we find our own. Through the lens of genealogy, host Heather Murphy invites you to embark on a transformative quest of self-discovery, enabling you to cultivate self-awareness, forge meaningful connections, and embrace a life filled with resilience and joyful authenticity. Be inspired to take your own journey into the branches of your family tree, illuminating the stories of your ancestors and empowering you to discover your true self. Through research, personal anecdotes, and expert insights, we explore how knowing the stories in our roots can reshape our identities and change how we see the world and our place in it.
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Exploring Multiple Truths Through Family History and Curiosity | Julie Pham
March 13, 2024 09:00 - 28 minutes - 19.6 MBJulie Pham, a Vietnamese boat person, shares her family's journey as refugees fleeing communism and establishing a new life in the United States. Through Julie's experiences and insights as a historian, listeners will explore the power of multiple truths, the push and pull factors of immigration, and the dynamics of being an insider and an outsider in different communities. We delve into the significance of understanding family history and its impact on shaping individual perspectives and re...
Unraveling Their Family's Departure During Iran's Golden Age | Danielle and Galeet Dardashti
February 28, 2024 10:00 - 29 minutes - 20 MBJoin Danielle and Galeet Dardashti as they share their journey of discovery to learn why their father's family left Iran during the Golden Age for Jews. With limited access to records to answer their questions, the sisters relied on interviewing over 85 individuals, including family members, scholars, and unexpected acquaintances. They have reconstructed an engaging story that transcends cultural boundaries and challenges preconceived notions. What they learned sheds light not only on the...
The Power of Anthropology in Unearthing Family History and Culture | Elizabeth Keating
December 20, 2023 10:00 - 29 minutes - 20.4 MBIn retrospect, Elizabeth Keating wishes she would have used her skills as an anthropologist when she interviewed her mother about family history. To help others avoid her mistakes, Elizabeth shares how we can use interviews with living family members to uncover the everyday experiences and cultural nuances of previous generations. Elizabeth encourages listeners to embrace the value of family stories and their priceless insights to help us understand not only what happened to our ancestors,...
Vivien Sieber - How War Changed the Trajectory of Her Grandmother's Life
November 30, 2023 17:00 - 28 minutes - 19.6 MBOur conversation delves into the remarkable life of Vivien Sieber's Czech-born grandmother, who faced adversity and triumphs during World War II. From owning a cinema in Vienna to finding refuge in England and caring for girls who fled their families as part of the Kinder Transport, Vivien uncovers the intricacies of her family's history and shares the lessons she learned along the way. About Vivien: Dr. Vivien Sieber worked in biosciences research, education development, learning technolog...
How to Face Your Ancestors' Choices Even When It's Hard
August 02, 2023 18:00 - 24 minutes - 16.9 MBAll of your ancestors were perfect, right? Unfortunately, everyone has ancestors who disappoint us with their choices. In this episode, I talk about four ways we respond when we discover an ancestor made choices that hurt others. As we learn to be more open to putting our ancestors' choices into the context of their lives we can see them as real people, living with the effects of their environment, the choices of their family members and others around them, as well as their own choices. A...
Genetic Genealogy Leads to Discoveries and Connections | Stephanie Renée
August 02, 2023 17:00 - 30 minutes - 21.3 MBIn Stephanie Renée's story, there's an exploration of identity and belonging that resonates deeply. She began her journey seeking to fill in the gaps left by the early loss of her mother. Her path took an unexpected turn when she discovered her mother was adopted, leading her into the world of genetic genealogy. Despite the hurdles she faced, Stephanie was driven to understand her roots and expand her familial network, bringing her closer to understanding her lineage and establishing a sense...
Using Genealogy to Tell the Truth About the People Her Ancestors Enslaved | Annie Hartnett
June 28, 2023 09:00 - 29 minutes - 20.3 MBAnnie Hartnett recently started exploring her family's connections to slave ownership, which took her on a transformative path of discovery. By doing so, Annie gained a deeper understanding of her roots, and as a result, developed an increasingly authentic relationship with herself, her country, and those around her. Fascinated by the forgotten stories of those enslaved, she now dedicates her time to researching and writing about them and hopes to inspire others to do the same. "I want to w...
Exploring Family Tragedies with Compassion and Understanding with Jacqueline Jannotta
May 31, 2023 10:00 - 27 minutes - 18.6 MBJacqueline Jannotta's genealogy research uncovers a family history of mob ties and tragedy, revealing the ripple effects of trauma and the importance of understanding our shared humanity. Through her genealogical research, Jacqueline gained a greater understanding and compassion for her ancestors, particularly her tough, outspoken grandmother. The trauma experienced by her family shaped their personalities and relationships, and it made her realize the importance of understanding one's root...
The Power of Sibling Influence: Extraordinary Acts of a Family Hero
May 18, 2023 15:00 - 23 minutes - 16.5 MBAmidst the shocking history of his family's escape from Austria during the Nazi invasion, Christopher Bock discovers the remarkable life of his great-uncle Paul Patek, a metal worker and artist who played a key role in their survival, inspiring Bock to write a book about him and uncovering hidden talents in his own family lineage. "[Researching] really did make me understand my family a lot more in a lot of ways." Key Points: Traverse Christopher Bock's lineage, as we uncover the intricat...
Shannon Peel - Hero vs Victim Language in Storytelling
January 24, 2023 10:00 - 27 minutes - 18.7 MBShannon 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 cr...
67. How a Disastrous Therapy Session Transformed My Use of Family History
November 22, 2022 22:00 - 23 minutes - 16.2 MBIn this episode, Heather shares how she took elements from therapy, even after having a very negative experience, and used them to transform the ways in which she approaches family history. She explains the connection between the 8 C's of Internal Family Systems and the framework she built to unlock the power of family history research. Join us for a new 12- week group program, Rooted Success, to learn how to use psychology and family history to help you live your version of a successful l...
How a Disastrous Therapy Session Transformed My Use of Family History
November 22, 2022 22:00 - 23 minutes - 16.2 MBIn this episode, Heather shares how she took elements from therapy, even after having a very negative experience, and used them to transform the ways in which she approaches family history. She explains the connection between the 8 C's of Internal Family Systems and the framework she built to unlock the power of family history research. Join us for a new 12- week group program, Rooted Success, to learn how to use psychology and family history to help you live your version of a successful l...
David Alston | Discovering Purpose Through Your Ancestors
October 20, 2022 09:00 - 25 minutes - 17.4 MBOftentimes 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...
Heather Smith | Family Conversations Using AI Technology
September 08, 2022 17:00 - 30 minutes - 21.3 MBWhat if your grandchildren could have a video chat with your grandmother, even if they didn't live at the same time? That is the vision behind StoryFile, a way to preserve and share personal experiences and stories in an interactive platform. Heather Smith, co-founder and Chief Visionary Officer of StoryFile, shares why it was important to her to create a new way to have conversations and make connections across generations and experiences and how you can, and should, make a StoryFile for ...
Dave Combs | Music in His Appalachian Roots
August 11, 2022 21:00 - 15 minutes - 10.7 MBDave Combs shares stories of music and perseverance that carry through his family tree. About Dave: Dave Combs is a songwriter, entrepreneur, successful business executive, and best-selling author. Over the 40+ years he has written over 120 songs and created fifteen albums of soothing, relaxing instrumental piano music, including the popular standard, Rachel’s Song. He is the author of the bestselling book, Touched by the Music. Connect with Dave Website: CombsMusic.com Facebook: @TouchedB...
Lisann Valentin | Generations Living Vibrantly
July 27, 2022 09:00 - 25 minutes - 17.8 MBLisann 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, ...
Renee Harris | Entrepreneurship Across Generations
July 13, 2022 09:00 - 26 minutes - 18.4 MBRenee Harris is the founder of an online skin care business selling soap and lotion for dry skin. Ironically, it was "soap-selling" that her grandfather used as a cover to hide dozens of Jews throughout World War 2 in his home in Holland. Having this special connection made Renee dig in deeper to uncover the stories of courage and hope left by her grandparents. Learn more about the experiences of Renee’s grandparents at https://hardlotion.com/soap-how-it-helped-my-grandparents-survive-duri...
Ann Hince | Birth Family Commonalities
June 29, 2022 09:00 - 18 minutes - 13 MBAnn Hince shares the stories of how she came to meet her birth mother, learned about her birth father, and made other family connections. We talk about the parts of herself she recognized as she learned about her birth family, that not everyone gets an adoption reunion story, and how her father’s writing helped her get a small feeling of what it means to live during war. About Ann: When Ann was 19, she woke one morning to find her mother dead in her bathroom. Twenty years later the tears...
Anika Chabra | Embracing Heritage Through Conversations
June 15, 2022 09:00 - 30 minutes - 21.1 MBAnika shares her experiences as a second-generation immigrant and how she realized she didn’t need to choose between the cultures that made her who she is. Through learning the stories of her parents’ and ancestors she gained a deeper understanding of herself and sees the opportunity we have to celebrate ancestral greatness built out of hard experiences. Anika also adds some great tips about having conversations to preserve your own family heritage. About Anika: Anika Chabra is co-found...
Andrea Petrut | Inherited Generational Effects of War and Famine
March 23, 2022 09:00 - 25 minutes - 17.5 MBTwo World Wars and famine affected Andrea’s ancestors in Romania, but Andrea herself also experienced the effects from those events. One of the most apparent effects came through beliefs about wealth. One family branch says buy land so you always have a way to provide for your family. Another branch says saving is pointless, enjoy your money while you have it. Andrea shares how awareness and curiosity helped her identify those beliefs and choose what beliefs she would make part of her f...
Mitch Lomazov | Knowing Family Heritage Provides Clarity and Purpose
March 15, 2022 17:00 - 25 minutes - 17.9 MBMitch Lomazov is a first-generation American with Russian Jewish roots. He shares how hearing his family stories gave him a different understanding of history than textbooks and how things that seem ordinary in our families in truth make us unique. We also discussed how learning about his heritage helps him be more purposeful and grateful for his present and how he strives to consciously choose what he makes part of his, and his family's, future. More about Mitch: Mitch is the Executive ...
Jill Phillips | Life on Lamlash Street in 1960's Post-War London
March 08, 2022 18:00 - 26 minutes - 18.4 MBJill Phillips is a family storyteller with a passion to inspire families to connect through the telling of their past. She started life on Lamlash Street in London, emigrated to Canada, where she obtained her master’s degree, and spent 30 years working as an Occupational Therapist and Hospital Manager. Motivated by her family’s experiences in 1960’s London, Jill shares their stories to celebrate a time of close family connections in difficult life situations and a way of life which is fondly...
Gabrielle Robinson | Api's Berlin Diaries
March 01, 2022 11:00 - 28 minutes - 19.9 MBBorn in Berlin, Gabrielle grew up in Germany and Austria. After a PhD from the University of London, she taught Literature and Writing at US universities and abroad. She is the author of seven nonfiction books. Our discussion for this episode focuses on her most recent book, Api's Berlin Diaries: My Quest to Understand My Grandfather's Nazi Past. Gabrielle loves to tell stories about people in their social and historical context and loves to help others tell their stories. She encourages...
Tova Levi | Memorializing the Lives of Her Ancestors
December 01, 2021 10:00 - 25 minutes - 17.9 MBIn this episode Tova shares: How a wedding seating chart helped uncover a family name change Why she feels it is time for her generation to start talking about her family’s past Why it is important to focus on the lives of ancestors instead of their deaths About 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. H...
Lucy Liu | Chinese Culture of Remembering Ancestors
November 24, 2021 10:00 - 14 minutes - 10.3 MBIn this episode Lucy shares: What burning paper money on Chinese New Year has to do with honoring ancestors Why she is grateful for her grandmother The tradition of praying to, or for, ancestors About 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...
Andrea Watson | Three Generations Evolving with the Family Business
November 17, 2021 10:00 - 25 minutes - 17.4 MB#53. In this episode Andrea shares: The challenge her grandfather faced within the first weeks, and years, of purchasing a home heating business The moments the business almost didn’t stay in the family How her son’s school project led her to ask deeper questions about the history of her family About 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...
Victoria MacGregor | The Woman With the Cameo
November 09, 2021 10:00 - 27 minutes - 18.8 MB#52. In this episode Victoria shares: How an inherited cameo piqued her interest in her great-grandmother Why moving across the world connected her to the women in her family How sharing pictures has drawn her extended family closer together About 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 ...
Gratitude For Our Ancestors
November 03, 2021 22:00 - 15 minutes - 10.4 MB#51. Gratitude helps us acknowledge the good in our lives and often that good comes from sources outside of ourselves. Looking for the good that has come from the lives of our ancestors helps us see the good things in our own lives and recognize hardships that were overcome, generosity that was given, and so much more. In this episode you will hear: How gratitude, optimism, and family are connected Two simple ways to show gratitude to your ancestors Why it is important to find the 1% p...
Rob Cook | Inheriting Grandpa's Money Mindset (and What to Do if You Want to Change It)
October 19, 2021 10:00 - 26 minutes - 18.3 MB#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 father...
Lisa Zawrotny | Choosing Family and How to Respond When It Changes
October 14, 2021 09:00 - 30 minutes - 20.8 MB#49. In this episode Lisa shares: Why family relationships are more than genetics Her experience as an adult learning about her birth families How she chose to respond to new information about her family which shifted her identity About 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 pass...
Barbara Tien | The Stories Within Photographs
October 05, 2021 16:00 - 31 minutes - 21.7 MB#48. In this episode Barbara shares: Her experience growing up overseas and in Hawaii and how that influenced her identity as an American How our perspective of events in our past and of the actions of others change as we get older Why the photo site Ponga is more like your living room and less like the town square of social media About Barbara: Barbara is a startup founder, passionate about visual communications and family stories. She traveled extensively as a child but had few opport...
Ron Seckinger | Putting Together the Stories of Poor Ancestors
September 28, 2021 18:00 - 28 minutes - 19.7 MB# 47. In this episode Ron shares: Why he decided to document the lives of his grandmother and her siblings What sources were invaluable to his research How his family research turned into a social history of the time and place in which they lived About 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...
Sheena Browning | Filling and Bridging Gaps in Her Family Tree
September 14, 2021 09:00 - 19 minutes - 13.3 MB#46. 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 father How her family discovered they had indigenous roots How she honors the memory of her ancestors About 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’ s...
Dana Humphrey | Connecting with Community and Herself by Knowing Her Roots
September 07, 2021 08:00 - 20 minutes - 14 MB#45. 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 II How testing her DNA with 23andMe changed her perspective Ways she feels a connection with di...
Cassandra Lane | The Story Behind "We Are Bridges: A Memoir"
August 31, 2021 09:00 - 27 minutes - 18.8 MB#44. 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 history Why you shouldn’t feel reluctant to imagine the lives of your ancestors How this project helped her find her voice About Cassandra: Cassandra L...
Amanda Arthur | Family is Family, No Matter the Distance
August 24, 2021 09:00 - 22 minutes - 15.2 MB#43. 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 it How her ancestors gave her a sense of belonging w...
Peter Sewell | Gratitude For Knowing the Stories of Our Ancestors
August 17, 2021 09:00 - 27 minutes - 19.2 MB# 42. 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 history The difference it makes when you visit parts of the world where your ancestors lived How grati...
Peter Sewell - Gratitude For Knowing the Stories of Our Ancestors
August 17, 2021 09:00 - 27 minutes - 19.2 MBTimes 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 history The difference it makes when you visit parts of the world where your ancestors lived How gratitude an...
Kael Sharman | His Place in the Greater Historical Narrative
June 08, 2021 09:00 - 30 minutes - 21 MB#41. 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 change The impact of colonialism on people who wanted a better life for their family Why he thinks studying family history has the power to heal nations About Kael: After 20 years o...
Angie Follensbee-Hall | Understanding Her Place Through Ancestry Work
May 25, 2021 09:00 - 23 minutes - 16.5 MB#40. 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 ago Why 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 art About Angie: An...
Annette Gendler | Connecting Parallel Stories in Family History
May 18, 2021 16:00 - 29 minutes - 20.7 MBHaving 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 history Unexpected discoveries that lent credibility of family stories Why she feels it is important to leave our own stories by...
Laura Roselle | The Power in Storytelling
May 11, 2021 09:00 - 26 minutes - 18.6 MBFamily 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 meaning Looking for generosity within our...
You Don't Need to Keep All the Beliefs You Inherited | Heather Murphy
May 04, 2021 09:00 - 22 minutes - 15.8 MBBeliefs 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, Rele...
Carly Morgan | Choosing to Fully Embrace Her Chinese Heritage
April 27, 2021 09:00 - 25 minutes - 17.5 MBCarly 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 ancestors The story of a Chinese ancestor who was not Chinese biologica...
Jessica Loayza | Improving the Present by Understanding the Past in Bolivia
April 20, 2021 09:00 - 37 minutes - 26.2 MBWith 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 possible How visiting Bolivia allowed her...
Randy Freese | Looking to His Past Helped Him See His Future
April 13, 2021 09:00 - 30 minutes - 20.9 MBRandy 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 family What it meant to him to connect with family and culture How knowing his past gave him an anchor and sense of belonging that ga...
How to Be More Self-Aware Using Family History Research | Heather Murphy
April 06, 2021 17:00 - 29 minutes - 20.4 MBWhat 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. Get a fr...
Know Your Mental Health Family History with Christy Walton
March 30, 2021 09:00 - 25 minutes - 17.4 MBWhat 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 memory The way our ancestors faced their challenges could result in generations of effects How we can use the knowledge of our ancestors to help us through our own challenges About Ch...
Christy Walton | Making History Personal and Family History Real
March 23, 2021 09:00 - 21 minutes - 14.8 MBChristy, 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 matches Why she thinks family stories are more inspirational than movies How knowing her family contributes to her identity About Chr...
Rachel Décoste | Connecting With Place and Culture in Africa
March 16, 2021 09:00 - 30 minutes - 21.3 MBBorn 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 Haiti Little things in her life that, unknown to her, had their roots in Africa Her experience walking in the steps of he...