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What if the most powerful way to strengthen your family’s future is to look to the past?

I’m Crista Cowan, known online as The Barefoot Genealogist. I created this podcast to inspire you to form deeper connections with your family - past, present, and future. All families are messy and life is constantly changing but we don’t have to allow that to disconnect us. I’ve spent my whole life discove... more

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Imagine diving into your family tree to discover that your ancestors left you a secret message more than 300 years ago, encoded into the literal names of their children. I follow a trail of meticulous Quaker records from a genealogy brick wall in Ohi... more

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A dapper playboy, a broken plantation safe, an embezzlement scheme, and a grandfather who completely vanished. What happened to William H. Wheeler? 🕵️‍♂️🔍

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Laura Tasse
Guest sharing the family's Salem history and storytelling prowess
Independent researcher/genealogy enthusiast (per episode)
Episode: Massachusetts: From Rags to Riches to Ashes to Starting Again (with Laura Tasse) | Episode 113
Anne Mitchell
Guest; descendant storyteller with deep roots in South Carolina
Episode: South Carolina: Ancestors Leading the Charge in Battle and in Life (w/ Anne Mitchell) | Episode 111
Nancy Kotz
Member of the Jewish Genealogical Society of Greater Washington
Jewish Genealogical Society of Greater Washington
Episode: New Hampshire: Chosen Family, Jewish Roots (with Nancy Kotz and Lynne Snierson) | Episode 110
Lynne Snierson
Award-winning journalist who tells stories
Independent journalist
Episode: New Hampshire: Chosen Family, Jewish Roots (with Nancy Kotz and Lynne Snierson) | Episode 110
Nicole Palsa
Guest sharing her family history discoveries
DNA and genealogy researcher
Episode: Virginia: One DNA Match and a Woman Who Didn’t Want to Be Found (with Nicole Palsa) | Episode 109
Scott Pratt
Guest; descendant of African slaves and subject of the documentary narrative
Episode: New York: A Melting Pot of Resilience (with Scott Pratt) | Episode 108
Maureen Taylor
The Photo Detective, president of the Rhode Island Genealogical Society
Rhode Island Genealogical Society
Episode: Rhode Island: A Spirit of Independence (with Maureen Taylor) | Episode 106
Mike Brousseau
Guest from Vermont who shares family and regional histories, including Vermont's French-Canadian connections
Private individual
Episode: Vermont: Conversations of Green Mountain Kingdoms (with Mike Brousseau) | Episode 105
Caitlyn Bruns
From Kentucky; genetic scientist turned strategic partnerships lead at Ancestry
Ancestry
Episode: Kentucky: Postmasters & Snapping Turtles (with Caitlyn Bruns & Paul Abell) | Episode 104

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Crista Cowan
Host of Stories That Live In Us; The Barefoot Genealogist

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5.0 out of 5 stars from 317 ratings
  • Love this podcast!

    So enjoy all the great stories that Crista rounds up for this podcast! I am the genealogist for our family and have been inspired to collect all the stories now. I have listened to all the podcasts and can’t wait for the new ones! I also appreciate all that Crista has taught me about the ancestry.com website through her zoom classes. She’s the best!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Mickey fan!
    United States4 months ago
  • New windows into the family living room

    Family history is more than the piles of old letters that I am now sorting through now, some 30+ years after my grandmother passed away, which describe the early years of Hawaiian Pineapple when she and my grandfather were “two of the eighteen whites on the island [Lana’i].” I would love to have heard the stories in person.

    The importance of hearing these stories in person either from those who have lived them or are reliving them by passing them on is one of the most important aspects of this p... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Hokuiole
    United States5 months ago
  • This is my favorite!

    This podcast just checks all the boxes for me! Wonderful everyday people as guests, bubbly and interesting host, great historical stories, and of course genealogy tips along the way. I’ve listened to all the episodes, and consume the next one the morning it drops. Sometimes I just miss Christa so I go back and listen to one of the older ones again. So very fun, and she is the perfect host for this format.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Nan_w_a_plan
    United States9 months ago
  • Thank you for the Stories

    I appreciate the podcast. As our “family story keeper” I have been gathering out stories for over 60+ years. I have tried to pass them on by writing them down and telling them. I always love hearing other people’s stories. Thank you.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    MahotaRose
    United Statesa year ago
  • Inspiring and informative!

    Family, connection, belonging. We long for it! These stories inspire and encourage me to learn more about my own family and give me more tools to do so!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    SaJaHaMa
    United Statesa year ago

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Guests and host are consistently described as engaging, knowledgeable, and inspiring for both beginners and seasoned researchers.
Fans appreciate practical genealogy tips alongside personal narratives.
Listeners praise storytelling that makes genealogy accessible and emotionally resonant.
Positive feedback highlights how episodes encourage deeper family connections and archival exploration.
Listeners often mention the show's impact on their own family storytelling and research momentum.

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New Hampshire: Chosen Family, Jewish Roots (with Nancy Kotz and Lynne Snierson) | Episode 110
Q: Nancy, I would love to hear about how your family, like where they came from and how they made their way to Laconia.
Nancy explains the immigrant path from the Pale of Settlement to New Hampshire, including how her grandparents landed in Boston, later moving to Laconia where they established a life and a community, and how these roots shaped her own memory and identity.
Rhode Island: A Spirit of Independence (with Maureen Taylor) | Episode 106
Q: What sparked your interest in Rhode Island and your family's history here, given your Rhode Island roots and connections to the mills?
She shares growing up in Rhode Island, discovering family ties to local mills, and how the Rhode Island environment—its villages and immigrant stories—drove her passion for uncovering context behind photos and family histories.
Rhode Island: A Spirit of Independence (with Maureen Taylor) | Episode 106
Q: Tell us a little bit about how you got into the Photo Detective business.
Maureen explains that she started in a historical society library and, through recognizing the connection between photographs and research, decided to work independently as a photo detective, eventually gaining prominence after being named by the Wall Street Journal.
Mississippi: Finding Far East in the Deep South (with Larrisa Lam) | Episode 99
Q: What do you think is next in your family storytelling now that your daughter's getting a little bit older?
Larissa is exploring more of her husband's maternal family history, which like their previous research, also ties back to the Chinese Exclusion Act and contributes to a broader American narrative.
Mississippi: Finding Far East in the Deep South (with Larrisa Lam) | Episode 99
Q: What were some of the challenges that you faced or things you had to learn fast in order to make this happen?
Larissa faced challenges in tracking down elderly interview subjects and piecing together a cohesive story from extensive research and interviews, with much valuable material left unused.

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This show centers on personal and community family histories, blending genealogical sleuthing with intimate storytelling. Episodes thread together research milestones, archival discoveries, and vivid personal memories—from immigrant journeys and Revolutionary War legacies to DNA revelations and regional histories. A standout is how guests' lived experiences—photography, archives, and family heirlooms—bring historical context to life, making genealogy feel both rigorous and deeply human. Expect narrative-driven episodes that offer practical research prompts, emotional resonance, and a clear emphasis on preserving family narratives for future generations.

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1. The Genealogy Gems Podcast with Lisa Louise Cooke - Your Family History Show
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4. The Research Like a Pro Genealogy Podcast
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1. Laura Tasse
2. Anne Mitchell
3. Nancy Kotz
4. Lynne Snierson
5. Nicole Palsa
6. Scott Pratt
7. Maureen Taylor
8. Mike Brousseau

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