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What your ancestors can tell you about your health and family history with Joanna Tiger

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Do you wonder where your family's traits and medical history came from? Are you looking for insight on your chronic illness and where it might have stemmed from? In this episode, Nikki chats with professional genealogist and storyteller Joanna Tiger to explore the fascinating intersection of family history, DNA, and personal health.

 

Topics covered

 

  • How paper trails and DNA tests work together to uncover hidden family narratives

  • The connection between ancestral trauma, genetics, and modern physical and mental health challenges

  • Why knowing your family's history can help you better self advocate in medical settings

 

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Episode timestamps

 

00:00 | Paper Trails and DNA: How to to build and understand your family tree

06:12 | Connecting chronic illnesses to ancestral roots

13:08 | Intergenerational trauma and your DNA

18:59 | How newspaper archives can give you insight on your family's medical and mental health

27:14 | Preparing yourself for family stories that may not match the narrative you were told

33:59 | Using family history to advocate for your health

 

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