In this deeply moving episode of *Grief 2 Growth*, host Brian Smith sits down with Bernadette Thompson, a certified genealogist, grief coach, and founder of *Tell Me Our Story Genealogy & Ancestral Healing*. Bernadette’s journey to uncovering the power of ancestral healing began with her own heartbreaking loss when her husband passed away after a long struggle with alcoholism. During her grief, Bernadette turned to genealogy, a long-time passion of hers, and discovered that connecting with her ancestors helped guide her through the pain. Now, she helps others find healing by exploring their own ancestral stories.
🔍 Have you ever wondered how your family’s past affects your present?
Bernadette shares how, in the darkest moments of her life, her ancestors began to appear to her in dreams, offering comfort and spiritual support.
🕊️ This experience opened her up to the deeper wisdom they had to offer, leading her to realize that ancestral healing goes beyond just knowing where we came from—it's about healing generational trauma and finding peace within ourselves.
✨ In this episode, you’ll learn:
- How our ancestors’ stories influence our emotional well-being 💫
- The mind-body-spirit connection in healing grief 🧘♀️
- The science of epigenetics and how trauma passes through generations 📚
- How to connect with your roots for compassion, forgiveness, and personal growth 🌱
📌 Stay until the end to hear Bernadette’s powerful personal story of transformation and how you, too, can heal generational trauma and step into a life of peace and purpose.
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00:00 – 🌟 Introduction to Grief 2 Growth
Brian welcomes listeners and introduces the focus of today’s episode: exploring grief through the lens of ancestral healing.
01:30 – 👥 Meet Bernadette Thompson: Genealogist & Grief Coach
Bernadette shares her unique background as a genealogist and certified grief coach, and how her personal loss led her to this profound work.
03:00 – 🍃 Turning Grief into Purpose
Bernadette recounts the story of her husband’s struggle with alcoholism and how her healing journey began after his passing.
05:45 – 🧬 How Ancestral Stories Help Us Heal
Discover how Bernadette found comfort in genealogy and how ancestral stories provided grounding during her grief.
08:30 – 🌌 A Visitation from the Past: Spiritual Guidance
Bernadette describes a vivid dream where her great-aunt appeared, sparking her understanding of the spiritual connection to her ancestors.
11:30 – 🛤️ Generational Trauma and Epigenetics
How trauma is passed down through generations and how understanding our ancestors’ struggles can help heal us today.
13:45 – 📚 Genealogy Meets Spirituality
Bernadette explains the blend of historical research and spiritual insight in her work, and how it benefits those dealing with loss.
16:30 – 🧠 The Science Behind Ancestral Healing
Brian and Bernadette discuss the science of epigenetics and how it shapes our emotional responses today.
20:00 – ✨ Forgiving Our Ancestors
Learn how understanding our ancestors' trauma can lead to forgiveness, healing, and breaking harmful patterns in our lives.
25:30 – 💡 Healing Through Connection
Bernadette talks about the spiritual awakening that helped her through her grief and the importance of connecting with ancestors for personal healing.
30:00 – 🎵 Messages from the Other Side
Bernadette shares touching stories about the signs she received from her husband and ancestors, proving they are still with us.
35:00 – 🕊️ How You Can Begin Your Ancestral Healing Journey
Practical steps you can take to begin healing generational trauma and embracing the wisdom of your ancestors.
40:00 – 🌿 The Power of Ancestral Healing
Final thoughts on how ancestral healing transforms grief into growth and offers peace to those who feel lost or disconnected.
