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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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What if the most precious pieces of your family history were ones you had to secretly carry home five steps at a time? In this episode, I sit down with my cousin Arlene Rome, a Louisiana native and retired nurse whose story of love, loss, and quiet r... more

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What does it mean to be an American when your family has been here longer than America itself? Lisa Fanning, a board member of the National Genealogical Society and DNA expert, has spent decades uncovering a story so layered, so uniquely American tha... more

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What happens when a California family walks into Mississippi and walks out forever changed?

Filmmaker and music executive, Larissa Lam, director of the documentary Far East Deep South, joins me to share how a simple trip to visit a family grave in t... more

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When Sue Talbot's grandmother casually mentioned items belonging to "Arthur," Sue discovered a family secret buried for decades. But that revelation was just the beginning of a journey that would uncover scandal, betrayal, and tragedy stretching from... more

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Recent Guests

Lisa Fanning
Board member of the National Genealogical Society, expert genealogist
National Genealogical Society
Episode: Indiana: Been Here All Along (with Lisa Fanning) | Episode 100
Larissa Lam
Music executive, singer, songwriter, and documentary filmmaker
Giant Flashlight Media
Episode: Mississippi: Finding Far East in the Deep South (with Larrisa Lam) | Episode 99
Noah Lapidus
Research manager with Ancestry ProGenealogists and African American research specialist
Ancestry ProGenealogists
Episode: Alabama: Generations of Joy (with Noah Lapidus) | Episode 97
Steve Bromage
Executive Director of the Maine Historical Society
Maine Historical Society
Episode: Maine: Memories Making History (with Steve Bromage) | Episode 96
Kim Harrison
A genealogy expert with a career in library science and a passion for preserving historical records.
Ancestry
Episode: Missouri: Disaster in the Heart of America (with Kim Harrison) | Episode 95
Justin Frost
Genealogist and gravestone restoration expert
Episode: Michigan: Broken Headstones & Unearthed Stories (with Justin Frost) | Episode 93
Meredith Kratzer Sellers
Engineer and genealogist involved in the restitution of looted books
Episode: Florida: A Good Deed Is Never Lost (with Meredith Kratzer Sellers) | Episode 92
Sylvia Hernandez
Outreach and Instruction Librarian at Baylor University for the Texas Collection
Baylor University
Episode: Texas: Christmas Card Culture Connections (with Sylvia Hernandez) | Episode 91
Rosie Grant
Author and librarian interested in food history and community archiving
Episode: Iowa: A Love of Food and Family (with Rosie Grant) | Episode 90

Host

Crista Cowan
Known online as The Barefoot Genealogist, Crista Cowan is a passionate storyteller and genealogist who shares insights and personal narratives centered on family history. She aims to inspire listeners by highlighting the significance of family connections and the stories that shape identities.

Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars from 307 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 States22 days 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 States2 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 States6 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 States7 months 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 States9 months ago

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Listeners appreciate the podcast's heartfelt storytelling and the emotional resonance of guests' family histories.
Many have expressed gratitude for the inspiration to delve deeper into their own family histories and generational connections.
The host's engaging style and informative content have garnered positive feedback, highlighting the value in family narratives.

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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.
Illinois: Scoundrels and Scandals (with Sue Talbot) | Episode 98
Q: What were some significant discoveries you made while researching your family history?
Susan discovered her great-great-grandfather's scandalous life, including his embezzlement and the impact it had on his family living in Chicago.
Illinois: Scoundrels and Scandals (with Sue Talbot) | Episode 98
Q: How did you first get interested in family history?
Susan's interest sparked after her grandmother's death when she discovered that her grandparents were never married due to her grandfather already having a wife.
Missouri: Disaster in the Heart of America (with Kim Harrison) | Episode 95
Q: Could you just share the story of the Sultana and what happened after the end of the Civil War?
The Sultana disaster, which occurred at the close of the Civil War, was the worst maritime disaster in U.S. history, involving the overloading of a steamboat with passengers, including returning POWs, which led to the vessel exploding and resulting in numerous deaths.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Stories That Live In Us

What is Stories That Live In Us about and what kind of topics does it cover?

Focusing on the importance of family narratives, this podcast encourages listeners to explore their family histories and share personal stories that contribute to their identity and legacy. Each episode features conversations with guests who share their ancestral journeys, touching on themes of migration, cultural heritage, and the emotional connections that stem from these stories. Common topics include the impact of personal experiences on larger historical narratives, the significance of oral tradition, and the power of storytelling to foster connections across generations. The unique approach here is the emphasis on how understanding one's lineage can heal and enrich current familial relationships, offering listeners both guidance and i... more

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3. Noah Lapidus
4. Steve Bromage
5. Kim Harrison
6. Justin Frost
7. Meredith Kratzer Sellers
8. Sylvia Hernandez

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