Best Ashlynn Mitchell Podcasts (2024)

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Discovering Parallel Lives with Angie Reeder 33:19

5h ago33:19

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#33: Angie Reeder is a boutique clothing store owner, style coach, and personal shopper. About six years ago, her life took an unexpected turn and she was left to figure out her future with her 4 kids. As I shared what I had put together about her great grandmother for this episode, we soon realized that her life had a lot of similarities to Angie'…

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BTS of Giving Her a Voice with Monica Packer 17:52

4h ago17:52

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32: In this behind-the-scenes episode, I share insights into the research process for the previous episode featuring Monica Packer. This episode delves into uncovering family histories, using census records efficiently, and navigating challenges in obtaining vital records. I illustrate these tips through a case study involving Monica's second great…

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Giving Her a Voice with Monica Packer 50:49

10d ago50:49

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#31: In this episode, I chat with Monica Packer, a podcaster known for her show 'About Progress,' centered on personal development and overcoming perfectionism. Monica discusses her background, her family, and the evolution of her pragmatic approach to self-growth inspired by her own struggles with perfectionism. I then shared about Monica’s great-…

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How We Planned Our Ancestral Homeland Visit to Wales 36:42

10d ago36:42

36:42

My NEW course: Know Your Family Tree, starts on September 5th - register HEREWatch on YouTube #30: This summer I went on an absolutely incredible trip to Wales to visit where my grandma was born and other ancestral homes, cemeteries, and churches. It was perfect. I've gotten lots of questions about the trip, so I wanted to share how we organized it…

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Who was David Verl Allen? with Ashlynn Allen Mitchell 31:10

4M ago31:10

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BIRTHDAY SALE - Get my online course for $100 Off until June 12th at midnight MDT#29: I loved chatting with Ashlynn about her work and then sharing about her grandfather with her. Ashlynn's grandfather passed away when her father was 13, so she didn't know much about him. Watch to hear about Ashlynn and the amazing work she is doing with her commun…

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3 Questions to Ask to Discover Your Own Generational Trauma 23:26

4M ago23:26

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#28: Knowing our genealogy and what happened in our ancestors' lives is key in understanding our own generational trauma. It becomes not just a theory or idea, but a real experience and powerful tool to explore. In this episode I talk a bit about epigenetics and how to apply that to our ancestral connections and how my online course helps to furthe…

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Ancestral Hope for a Better World 9:32

4M ago9:32

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#27: After recording a podcast meant for today, I looked at the news and saw what's happening in Gaza right now and felt I needed to record something different. So here it is. My hope for a better world. And how I believe that knowing the stories and experiences of our ancestors can help bring change. Consider the lives and experiences of your ance…

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Who was Isaac S. Freeze? And how to map your ancestor's life. 21:00

4M ago21:00

21:00

#26: Isaac Freeze is my 2x great grandfather. In 1883, he came to Calgary from NB and started one of the first general stores in the city. Last week I mapped out some of his residences and store lots and tried to visit them. Everything has been torn down, and with the addresses being a little different, it was a bit of a struggle. Watch or listen t…

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Who was Mary Jane Jackson? with Cheryl Cardall 37:42

4M ago37:42

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#25: Cheryl Cardall is a mental health advocate, educator, and parenting coach. I loved chatting with about her work and perspective as a mother of 5. Parenting and mental health definitely tie into the conversation of generational patterns and the effects our ancestors lives have on us. After chatting a bit, I shared the story of Cheryl's great gr…

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How Much Can You Learn About YOUR Ancestors from Census Records? 31:42

5M ago31:42

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#24: Census are the best records for beginners to find who want to start learning how to research their ancestors. I love them because they are relatively easy to find, are available for free online, and provide so much information about your ancestor. You just need to actually look at the record and get all the clues. Watch to see how to find cens…

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How YOU can Know Your Ancestor 22:24

5M ago22:24

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#23: What if you could actually know who your ancestors were? Not just their names and when/where they were born, but what trauma they may have experienced, what trials they went through, and what joys they felt. You can! My new online course: Know Your Ancestor is here and you can get instant access to work through all 10 video modules at your own…

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Does Johnny Depp Have Indigenous Roots? 15:40

6M ago15:40

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#22: Johnny Depp had a pretty rough childhood, a lot as a result of his mother's behaviour. This led me to research his maternal ancestry to see if there was any signs of trauma or experiences that may have caused this sort of behaviour. See what I was able to find out and if there is actual proof of Johnny Depp's claim to Native American roots. Wa…

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3 Reasons Why You Should Know Your Ancestors 11:05

6M ago11:05

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#21: There are definitely more than 3 reasons to know your ancestors, but these are three that I've been thinking about lately and are maybe reasons you've never considered. 1. Feel connected to something bigger 2. Understand family patterns 3. Challenge limiting beliefs Which one do you need most right now?Want to be the first to know when my cour…

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BTS of Untold Family Stories with Crystal Haitsma 19:29

7M ago19:29

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#20: Do you ever wonder how to know if you really have found the right record for your ancestor? In this BTS episode, I share how I found some more clues about Crystal's great grandfather to be able to *more* confidently say that the obituary the family has for him is correct. Watch and get some tips for how you can do the same. Want help with your…

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Untold Family Stories with Crystal Haitsma 49:21

7M ago49:21

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#19: Crystal Haitsma is a parenting and life coach. Join me as I chat with her about homeschooling her 4 children while circumventing the globe and working online. Then, watch as I share a bit about her paternal family history. Why did her great grandfather change his name? What happened to his mother? These are just some of the mysteries we'll be …

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Taylor Swift's Italian Roots 14:59

7M ago14:59

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Watch on YouTube #18: Join me in this captivating episode as we explore the Italian ancestral roots of Taylor Swift. Hosted by me, Megan Hillyer, the episode unfolds the intriguing story of Taylor's great-great-great-grandfather, Charles Carmine Antonio Baldi, who embarked on a remarkable journey from a small village in Italy to becoming a successf…

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4 Steps to Start Researching Your Family Tree 12:57

7M ago12:57

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#17 - Do you want to start building your family tree and learning more about your ancestors? Here are the four steps: 1. Choose where you want to store your tree 2. Look at what's already known 3. Research 4. Educate yourself Listen for an explanation of each step and how you can start building your family tree. Want help with your family tree? Joi…

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Epigenetics and Your Family Tree 13:42

7M ago13:42

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#16 - Every wondered what epigenetics is and how it's affecting your family tree? Listen up to a quick summary of epigenetics, thoughts on philosophies from Alfred Adler, and how I feel about trauma and how it can be passed on and what you can do about it.Podcast episode about epigenetics that I referred to - Everything Epigenetics: Epigenetic Tran…

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BTS of The Grandpa She Never Knew with Molly Bice-Jackson 13:31

10M ago13:31

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#15: It turns out, there's more to the story! Molly was hoping to know more about how her great-grandmother passed away because she knew that her death was hard on her grandfather Emanuel. Well---the angels both on this side and the other pulled through, with Maryland Vital Records being made available for free online just over this past weekend! S…

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The Grandpa She Never Knew with Molly Bice Jackson 36:11

10M ago36:11

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#14: After her mother received her Ancestry DNA results, Molly discovered that she had a grandfather that she never knew. Her biological grandfather was Emanuel Horn (Hirschhorn), an attorney from Baltimore, Maryland who had passed away years earlier. It was so fun to explore some of Molly's biological family tree and show her where Emanuel's famil…

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The Power of Knowing Your Ancestors 11:05

11M ago11:05

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#13: I get a little personal here, but that's because getting to know your ancestors is powerful stuff! Want me to make a little reel on Instagram about one of your ancestors? Listen to this episode and then fill out this Google form and stay tuned on Instagram to see if yours gets picked! How connected are you to your ancestors? Take the quiz HERE…

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BTS of The Untold Danish Love Story with Sarah Allred 14:25

11M ago14:25

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#12 - I'm trying something new! Because the researched episodes take so long to do, I'm going to start recording additional episodes in between. This episode is a Behind The Scenes explanation of how I put together the story of Sarah's 2x great grandparents. I share tips for you if you have a fully researched tree like Sarah and explain how you can…

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The Untold Danish Love Story with Sarah Allred 36:20

11M ago36:20

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#11 - Did they fall in love on the boat? Or maybe as they walked across the plains to Utah? We may never know the intricacies of Sarah Allred's 2X great grandparents courtship, but watch (or listen) as we dive into some of their story. Theirs was a life of loss, sacrifice, and faith that they endured well. Watch on YouTube HERE Guest Sarah Allred i…

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Results of Generational Trauma with Cristy Duce 30:47

12M ago30:47

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#10: Watch on YouTube HERE. In this episode with Cristy Duce, we dive deep into one branch of her family tree to discover the roots of some major trauma. It turns out it didn't all start with her great-grandfather. His father, and his father before him all endured lives of loss and instability. Listen as we uncover a new piece of the puzzle to buil…

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Journeying into Ancestral Realms: Unveiling Family Mysteries with Torie Feldman 35:16

12M ago35:16

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#9: NEW - Get $50 off your Ancestral Story Weaving Session using code "PODCAST" here ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Watch the podcast on YouTube here In this captivating podcast episode, Megan sits down with Torie Feldman from Sacred Ancestry to embark on an illuminating journey through the tapestry o…

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Stories from the Holocaust with David Vaskevitch 26:45

1y ago26:45

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#8: Some people's heritage is truly heartbreaking. That is the case for David Vaskevitch. His family endured horrible hardships during WW2 as Jews in Germany. David's mother specifically endured a lot, but was able to live a very full life well into her 90s. Listen as I share what our genealogist, Kaye Prince-Hollenberg, was able to uncover about D…

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Discovering Biological Parents with Eliza Hall 33:06

1+ y ago33:06

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#7: Eliza Hall always knew she was adopted because her wonderful parents spoke openly about it. A few years ago Eliza took an Ancestry DNA test and connected with a couple family members, but couldn't quite figure out who her biological parents were. Thanks to Nancy Landini from IGGnite DNA, we were able to share with Eliza who her biological mothe…

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Irish Rebellion and Rhymes with Brittany Jepsen 33:50

1+ y ago33:50

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#6: Relatives who only spoke in rhyme and others who staged a rebellion against the "land-grabbers!" Those are just a few of the stories that I shared with Brittany Jepsen from The House That Lars Built in this episode. Her grandmother has a very rich Irish heritage and it was so fun to see all that Will and Miles were able to find out about her fa…

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Hardships and Resilience with Grayce Andersen 43:16

1+ y ago43:16

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#5: Often we hear about the good parts of our ancestors' lives: the joys, successes, and proud moments. But what about the hard? In this episode, I shared a small portion of Grayce Andersen's family tree with her that was filled with heart ache and hardships (abandoned for 3 months as a child?!), but also a lot of strength and determination. Listen…

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Salesmen, Pickles, and Mansions with Maggie Clapp 35:48

1+ y ago35:48

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Want to be a guest on the podcast? (Or win $100 instead?) - Leave a rating and review on iTunes and then comment on the giveaway post on Facebook or Instagram by May 15th for a chance to win! #4: Maggie Clapp has a cool Instagram account where she shares old home in her hometown of Cleveland, Ohio. So, obviously we needed to share pictures of her a…

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Carry on the Legacy with Julie Taylor 36:52

1+ y ago36:52

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#3: Listen as I share with Julie Taylor about her roots - specifically how her family farm was began over 100 years ago. Julie is a content creator on Instagram whose perspective on life and motherhood is refreshing and freeing. Sharing about her ancestors with her was a powerful experience and I hope that you enjoy hearing about how her ancestors …

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Discovering Biological Parents with Christine Pocock and Heather Helquist 27:58

1+ y ago27:58

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#2: Listen as Chris shares her story of adoption and discovering her confirmed biological mother and likely biological father. Her and her daughter's perspectives and experiences provide hope to all of those who have unknown parentage in their family tree. The genetic genealogist who researched for this episode is Dawn Kosmakos from SunriseDNA.com.…

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Roots of Grit and Limiting Beliefs with Brittany Macleod 40:46

1+ y ago40:46

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#1: Brittany Macleod is a social media coach from Cape Breton, Nova Scotia. Listen as we uncover where her grittiness and desire to live on the water likely came from. Here is the article referred to, "Time Passes, Memories Live On: A Lehuédé from North America Discovers Ancestral Roots in Brittany, France" by Barbara Le Blanc, Ph.D in the Journal …

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Trailer 0:57

1+ y ago0:57

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How connected are you to your ancestors? Take the quiz HERE. Want to learn more about your own ancestors, just like the guest on this podcast? You can HERE. Use code PODCAST for $50 off. Connect with me: Follow @meganhillyer on Instagram Like Know Your Ancestors on Facebook Follow @knowyourancestors on TikTok Subscribe to @knowyourancestors on YouT…

Podcasts Worth a Listen

Ashlynn Mitchell Podcasts

Podcasts Worth a Listen

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Know Your Ancestors

Megan Hillyer

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Discovering Parallel Lives with Angie Reeder 33:19

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BTS of Giving Her a Voice with Monica Packer 17:52

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Giving Her a Voice with Monica Packer 50:49

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How We Planned Our Ancestral Homeland Visit to Wales 36:42

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Who was David Verl Allen? with Ashlynn Allen Mitchell 31:10

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3 Questions to Ask to Discover Your Own Generational Trauma 23:26

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Ancestral Hope for a Better World 9:32

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Who was Isaac S. Freeze? And how to map your ancestor's life. 21:00

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Who was Mary Jane Jackson? with Cheryl Cardall 37:42

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How Much Can You Learn About YOUR Ancestors from Census Records? 31:42

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How YOU can Know Your Ancestor 22:24

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Does Johnny Depp Have Indigenous Roots? 15:40

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3 Reasons Why You Should Know Your Ancestors 11:05

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BTS of Untold Family Stories with Crystal Haitsma 19:29

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Untold Family Stories with Crystal Haitsma 49:21

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Taylor Swift's Italian Roots 14:59

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4 Steps to Start Researching Your Family Tree 12:57

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Epigenetics and Your Family Tree 13:42

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BTS of The Grandpa She Never Knew with Molly Bice-Jackson 13:31

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The Grandpa She Never Knew with Molly Bice Jackson 36:11

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The Power of Knowing Your Ancestors 11:05

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BTS of The Untold Danish Love Story with Sarah Allred 14:25

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The Untold Danish Love Story with Sarah Allred 36:20

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Results of Generational Trauma with Cristy Duce 30:47

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Journeying into Ancestral Realms: Unveiling Family Mysteries with Torie Feldman 35:16

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Stories from the Holocaust with David Vaskevitch 26:45

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Discovering Biological Parents with Eliza Hall 33:06

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Irish Rebellion and Rhymes with Brittany Jepsen 33:50

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Hardships and Resilience with Grayce Andersen 43:16

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Salesmen, Pickles, and Mansions with Maggie Clapp 35:48

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Carry on the Legacy with Julie Taylor 36:52

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Discovering Biological Parents with Christine Pocock and Heather Helquist 27:58

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Roots of Grit and Limiting Beliefs with Brittany Macleod 40:46

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Trailer 0:57

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