At the Root of It Thu, 02 Jul 2026 15:23:49 -0400 https://www.buzzsprout.com/2464945 en-us © 2026 At the Root of It yes fa877056-8e34-547f-9c15-62f48d07dbee Tiffany episodic false Join us for fun conversations and stories from the heart as we explore life -- At the Root of It!

]]> Buzzsprout (https://www.buzzsprout.com) Tiffany https://storage.buzzsprout.com/n9oas7xaeqmmshlr22alsoo1qohx?.jpg At the Root of It https://www.buzzsprout.com/2464945 Bloodlines & Beginnings Pt. 2: Family Reactions Bloodlines & Beginnings Pt. 2: Family Reactions Sometimes the biggest family discoveries are closer to home than you ever imagined. 

Bloodlines & Beginnings Pt. 2: Family Reactions follows the emotional aftermath of a life-changing AncestryDNA discovery that completely reshaped one man's understanding of his biological roots. 

This episode shifts the spotlight to his daughters and granddaughter as they share their honest reactions to the revelation. 

Through heartfelt conversations, unexpected humor, and personal reflection, they explore how a single discovery can redefine identity, strengthen connections, and expand the meaning of family as they embrace an entirely new branch of their family tree. 

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]]> Sometimes the biggest family discoveries are closer to home than you ever imagined. 

Bloodlines & Beginnings Pt. 2: Family Reactions follows the emotional aftermath of a life-changing AncestryDNA discovery that completely reshaped one man's understanding of his biological roots. 

This episode shifts the spotlight to his daughters and granddaughter as they share their honest reactions to the revelation. 

Through heartfelt conversations, unexpected humor, and personal reflection, they explore how a single discovery can redefine identity, strengthen connections, and expand the meaning of family as they embrace an entirely new branch of their family tree. 

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]]> Buzzsprout-19436679 Thu, 02 Jul 2026 15:00:00 -0400 5150 DNA, Fathers, Family, Ancestry, AncestryDNA, Genealogy, Family Tree, Roots, Family Secrets, NPE 1 6 full false Bloodlines & Beginnings Pt. 1: The Father in His Blood Bloodlines & Beginnings Pt. 1: The Father in His Blood For more than eighty years, my father believed he knew where he came from. Like most of us, he carried a story about his family, his heritage, and the name he bore. Then, in his eighties, an AncestryDNA test changed everything he thought he knew.

This story is about more than DNA. It's about identity and the enduring human need to understand our origins. How do you redefine yourself when a foundational piece of your life story changes overnight? What does family mean when biology and lived experience tell different stories?

Bloodlines & Beginnings Pt. 1: The Father in His Blood is a moving exploration of discovery, legacy, and the remarkable courage it takes to embrace the truth—no matter when it arrives.

My father has given me his rull permission to share his story -- our story. 

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]]> For more than eighty years, my father believed he knew where he came from. Like most of us, he carried a story about his family, his heritage, and the name he bore. Then, in his eighties, an AncestryDNA test changed everything he thought he knew.

This story is about more than DNA. It's about identity and the enduring human need to understand our origins. How do you redefine yourself when a foundational piece of your life story changes overnight? What does family mean when biology and lived experience tell different stories?

Bloodlines & Beginnings Pt. 1: The Father in His Blood is a moving exploration of discovery, legacy, and the remarkable courage it takes to embrace the truth—no matter when it arrives.

My father has given me his rull permission to share his story -- our story. 

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]]> Buzzsprout-19376668 Sat, 20 Jun 2026 21:00:00 -0400 3480 DNA, Fathers, Family, Ancestry, AncestryDNA, Genealogy, Family Tree, Roots, Family Secrets, NPE 1 5 full false A Voice for Mama: The Silence Stroke Left Behind A Voice for Mama: The Silence Stroke Left Behind Twenty years ago, my mother suffered a massive stroke that changed our family forever. 

For two decades, the details of that day -- the fear, the confusion, the heartbreak, and the silence that followed -- have lived behind closed doors, shared only among family. 

In this episode, I'm opening that door for the first time. This episode is a way of honoring my mother's memory, and speaking words that she couldn't and that I wasn't ready to share until now. 

If you've ever lost a parent, cared for someone after a stroke, or carried grief in silence, this conversation is for you. 

This is not just my mother's stroke story -- it's her voice that I carry through mine. 

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]]> Twenty years ago, my mother suffered a massive stroke that changed our family forever. 

For two decades, the details of that day -- the fear, the confusion, the heartbreak, and the silence that followed -- have lived behind closed doors, shared only among family. 

In this episode, I'm opening that door for the first time. This episode is a way of honoring my mother's memory, and speaking words that she couldn't and that I wasn't ready to share until now. 

If you've ever lost a parent, cared for someone after a stroke, or carried grief in silence, this conversation is for you. 

This is not just my mother's stroke story -- it's her voice that I carry through mine. 

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]]> Buzzsprout-19256659 Sun, 31 May 2026 21:00:00 -0400 4056 Stroke, Stroke Awareness, Grief, Loss of Parent, Survival 1 4 full false A Conversation on Stroke Recovery - Guest: Reyna A Conversation on Stroke Recovery - Guest: Reyna In this episode, we sit down with Reyna, a stroke survivor. She shares what it was like in the moment she experienced a stroke, her journey through recovery, resilience, and redefining strength while navigating the physical and emotional challenges of daily life. Her story is one of courage, perseverance, and hope in the face of unimaginable change. 

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]]> In this episode, we sit down with Reyna, a stroke survivor. She shares what it was like in the moment she experienced a stroke, her journey through recovery, resilience, and redefining strength while navigating the physical and emotional challenges of daily life. Her story is one of courage, perseverance, and hope in the face of unimaginable change. 

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]]> Tiffany Buzzsprout-19227368 Tue, 26 May 2026 00:00:00 -0400 1316 Stroke, Stroke Awareness, Stroke Prevention, Disability, Survival 1 3 full false A Conversation on Stroke Recovery - Guest: Donnie A Conversation on Stroke Recovery - Guest: Donnie In our first episode, we sit down with Donnie, a stroke survivor who shares his experience suffering a stroke and the physical, emotional, and mental journey that followed. From recognizing the warning signs to rebuilding his confidence during recovery, his story is a sobering reminder that every stroke is serious and healing looks different for everyone. 

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]]> In our first episode, we sit down with Donnie, a stroke survivor who shares his experience suffering a stroke and the physical, emotional, and mental journey that followed. From recognizing the warning signs to rebuilding his confidence during recovery, his story is a sobering reminder that every stroke is serious and healing looks different for everyone. 

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]]> Tiffany Buzzsprout-19234566 Mon, 25 May 2026 12:00:00 -0400 2062 Stroke, Stroke Awareness, Stroke Prevention, Survival 1 2 full false Introduction: At the Root of It Podcast Introduction: At the Root of It Podcast Welcome to At the Root of It Podcast! Whether you're here for good conversation, laughter, a sense of connection, or a little hope along the way...grab a seat and join the conversation!

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]]> Welcome to At the Root of It Podcast! Whether you're here for good conversation, laughter, a sense of connection, or a little hope along the way...grab a seat and join the conversation!

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