{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"Ancestors: Unhinged History, DNA Secrets, and How to Connect","description":"What if you\u2019re literally carrying pieces of your ancestors inside you\u2014and what if they still have wisdom to share? In this episode of Sustained Courage, we dive into the fascinating, sometimes unhinged, always human world of ancestor connection. From Romans parading wax death masks, to Victorians wearing hair jewelry, to cultures today that dance with their dead\u2014history shows we\u2019ve always wanted to keep our ancestors close. We\u2019ll explore the weird science too: microchimerism (yes, you might have your mother\u2019s or child\u2019s cells still in you), ancient viral DNA that makes pregnancy possible, and epigenetic echoes of trauma that ripple through generations. I\u2019ll share lessons from my own family tree, practical ways you can connect with your elders and traditions, and guide you through a short meditation where you can \u201cmeet\u201d your ancestors and hear what they have to say. Because ancestors aren\u2019t just names on a chart. They\u2019re stories, strengths, and survival strategies living inside you right now. ","author_name":"Sustained Courage","author_url":"https:\/\/sustainedcourage.com\/","html":"