Episode Summary

DNA testing is one of the most powerful tools in modern genealogy — but it’s also one of the most misunderstood. In this episode, Barbara explains what DNA can reveal about your biological family, and just as importantly, what it cannot.

From confirming relationships to interpreting ethnicity estimates, and from learning about shared matches to understanding the limits of what DNA testing can prove, this episode will help you use DNA wisely and responsibly in your family history research.

What You’ll Learn

• How DNA testing identifies biological relatives
• Why shared matches help you narrow down family branches
• What ethnicity estimates really mean (and don’t mean)
• The limits of DNA — what it cannot tell you
• Why DNA must be paired with traditional records
• How to evaluate relationships that share similar amounts of DNA
• Why answers sometimes require patience
• A simple action step to strengthen your DNA research today

Key Takeaway

DNA is a powerful guide — but it is not the whole story. It works best when paired with thoughtful traditional research, helping you build a clearer and more accurate picture of your family’s past.

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Episode 10 — Preserving Family Traditions & Holiday Memories

In this warm and reflective episode, Barbara explores why family traditions and holiday memories are some of the most emotionally powerful parts of our genealogy — and why they are also among the easiest to lose. She explains how traditions often hold more meaning than dates or documents, and how small sensory details, repeated rituals, and family stories create belonging across generations.

You’ll learn practical ways to capture your holiday traditions through photos, audio recordings, written memories, and story-based documentation. Barbara walks through how to tell the origin story of a tradition, how to photograph the process instead of only the final result, and how to create a dedicated “Traditions” section inside your physical or digital TIME Capsule.

This episode includes a guided reflection question, inspiring examples, and a simple action step to help you begin preserving your family’s most meaningful seasonal memories — starting today.

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Episode Summary

In this episode, Barbara breaks down the essentials of digital preservation — the simple steps that protect your photos, documents, stories, and research from loss. You’ll learn how to create clear file names, set up simple digital folders, and start a backup routine using the three–two–one rule.

Digital preservation doesn’t have to be overwhelming. With a few small steps, you can ensure your digital family history survives for generations to come.

What You’ll Learn

• Why digital files are more fragile than we think
• The three foundations of digital preservation
• How to name files so they’re easy to find later
• A simple folder structure that keeps everything organized
• How to apply the 3–2–1 backup rule in real life
• Why you shouldn’t wait to protect your digital assets
• A simple, practical action step for today

Key Takeaway

You don’t need complicated systems to protect your family history. Clear file names, simple folders, and small, consistent backups can preserve years of work — and safeguard your digital legacy.

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