Episode 9 — How AI Is Changing Genealogy (And What to Watch For)

In this episode, Barbara explores one of the most important and fast-moving topics in modern genealogy: the role of artificial intelligence. From photo enhancement and handwriting transcription to story generation and research assistance, AI is transforming the way family historians work. But with these new possibilities come important ethical considerations, limitations, and concerns about accuracy and privacy.

Barbara breaks down the most helpful uses of AI, the major pitfalls to watch for, and how genealogists can use these tools thoughtfully without sacrificing truth or transparency. You'll learn where AI can save hours of work, when to be cautious, and how to document your use of technology so your legacy remains clear and trustworthy for future generations.

This episode also includes a guided reflection question and a simple action step to help you begin experimenting with AI in a low-risk, intentional way.

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In this episode, Barbara focuses on one simple but powerful truth: every family has a defining story—the moment that changed everything—and that story deserves to be recorded and preserved.

Barbara explains why these turning-point stories matter more than dates and names alone, and how easily they can be lost when they’re never written down or recorded. Through gentle guidance, she walks listeners through a few practical steps to capture this essential story, including how to ask the right question, focus on emotion instead of just facts, and save memories in simple, accessible ways.

You’ll learn how even a short recording or brief note can become a meaningful gift for future generations, and how adding context transforms a memory into a lasting part of your family’s legacy. This episode also connects this practice to the “Tell the Story” pillar of the TIME Capsule Method™, showing how one story can become the heart of a digital legacy project.

The episode concludes with a clear action step to help you begin preserving your family’s most powerful story today—without overwhelm, pressure, or perfection.

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Website: https://ancestryseeking.com

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Courses: Preserving Your Genealogy Upcoming TIME Capsule Method™ course https://ancestryseeking.com

Contact: Via the contact form on AncestrySeeking.com

I hope you’ll join me for the next episode. New episodes of the AncestrySeeking Podcast are released on the first and third Monday of each month.

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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Website: https://ancestryseeking.com

Book: Here Today, Gone Tomorrow Amazon.com: Here Today, Gone Tomorrow : A Comprehensive Guide to Protecting & Preserving Your Family History from the Unexpected eBook : Beauregard, Barbara C.: Kindle Store

Newsletter: Sign up on the website Stay Connected – Subscribe Now – AncestrySeeking

Courses: Preserving Your Genealogy and upcoming TIME Capsule Method™ course Preserving Your Genealogy: Online Course – AncestrySeeking

Contact: Via the contact form on AncestrySeeking.com