Diahan Southard
@yourdnaguide
Your DNA Guide helps turn DNA test results into meaningful family connections. We provide resources for anyone who has taken a DNA test for ethnicity or genealogy purposes.
DNA match grouping can make more sense when you actually DO it. Join my hands-on workshop using colored pencils, worksheets, and a simulated #DNA match list. One week of replay access included. click.yourdnaguide.com/6rr3sg #genealogy
Which #DNA test should you take for #genealogy? I recommend starting with AncestryDNA, then exploring other databases and specialty tests. If your goal is more matches, the answer may be simple: test everywhere.
This week’s DNA Summer Challenge takes your family tree WAY back. If you’ve tested Y-DNA or mtDNA, learn more about your haplogroup and the history of your direct paternal or maternal line. Haven’t tested? Explore what haplogroups are and what they can tell us about deep ancestry. #genealogy
One DNA match leads to a tree. One tree leads to another. Suddenly you're wondering, "How did I get here?" Your match list doesn't need more wandering. It needs a process. Come practice it with me in my Group Your Matches Workshop. $19. click.yourdnaguide.com/6rr3sg #genealogy
I'll be in Natick, MA, on August 20 teaching two hands-on DNA workshops before the East Coast Genetic Genealogy Conference. If you've wanted in-person help making sense of your DNA results, this is your chance. $75 for both sessions. msoginc.org/store.php?si... #genealogy
Research doesn't only happen during business hours. That's why this DNA Skills Workshop includes Coach Hazel alongside live coaching and Skills Accelerator sessions, so help is there whenever you need it. Registration closes tomorrow! diy.yourdnaguide.com/-dna-skills-...
A DNA match can tell you where to look. It can't tell you what to do next. DNA Skills teaches you how to build the right trees, test your theories, and prove relationships with confidence. Stop guessing. Start proving. diy.yourdnaguide.com/-dna-skills-... #genealogy
Trying to identify a mystery DNA match? Start by finding the Generation of Connection first. Join my FREE live webinar and learn a practical 3-step process using birth dates, shared cM, and targeted genealogy to make sense of your matches. click.yourdnaguide.com/Z4ENiV #Genealogy #DNA
If your DNA research feels stuck, the DNA Skills Workshop will give you a clear process you can use with confidence. Register now for August! diy.yourdnaguide.com/-dna-skills-... #genealogy
German ancestors? Archion has 200,000+ German church books, but finding the right records can be tricky. Join Katherine Schober's FREE webinar, Archion Unlocked, and learn how to navigate Archion with confidence. germanology.samcart.com/referral/arc... #genealogy
We all want to feel connected to something bigger than ourselves. The Bridge Workshop explores how family stories can strengthen identity, belonging, and connection across generations. Register today. hubs.la/Q04l5nft0 #genealogy
Last call! Tomorrow at 2 PM ET, join me for DNA Talks: What's Your Story? We'll explore how family stories can help the next generation build identity, resilience, and a stronger sense of belonging. Register now. click.yourdnaguide.com/hpLn8q #genealogy
Summer DNA Challenge Series Week 2: Does Genetics Fit Your #Genealogy? Compare 3 known #DNA matches using the Shared cM Project. Do the numbers match the relationships in your family tree? www.yourdnaguide.com/ydgblog/gene...
Many young people are asking, "Who am I?" and "Where do I belong?" Family stories may be one of the most powerful tools we have to help answer those questions. Join me for a free webinar: DNA Talks: What's Your Story? June 11 at 2 PM ET. click.yourdnaguide.com/hpLn8q #genealogy
Summer DNA Challenge Series Week 1: Assign a beneficiary to your DNA test account or share your wishes for your DNA results and family tree research with a trusted loved one. Learn more: www.yourdnaguide.com/ydgblog/add-... #genealogy #DNA
A lot of genealogists don’t quit because they stop caring. They quit because they feel stuck. The Search Party Method teaches a simple, repeatable approach to #genealogy research so you can stop spinning your wheels and start making progress again. hubs.la/Q04hh5kc0
Can half-siblings sometimes be more useful than full siblings in genetic #genealogy? One of our students learned how descendants of half-siblings helped cluster the shared matches she needed to solve a research problem.. hubs.la/Q04gYS120
Do you have an unknown birth father OR mother? This blog post will explain what to do and how to use DNA testing to identify your unknown biological parent, or at least to learn more about that parent’s family tree. hubs.la/Q04g4grD0 #dna #genealogy
DNA discoveries can answer questions while also raising new ones. We know finding biological family is only part of the journey. We’ve gathered support resources for adoptees, NPEs, and anyone navigating unexpected DNA discoveries. You are not alone. www.yourdnaguide.com/support-reso... #Genealogy
Mutations sound scary. But in DNA research, they are the reason we can map family lines and connections. They are not a problem. They are the clue. #dna #genealogy
If your DNA matches feel confusing, try obituaries. They often reveal relationships that help you connect the dots faster. Here are 4 simple ways to use them in your research. #Genealogy
If your #DNA results feel overwhelming, you’re not alone. A quick quiz can point you to the right next step so you can move forward with confidence. click.yourdnaguide.com/COMllS #Genealogy
Stumped with your #YDNA results? If you’ve tested but feel stuck, you’re not alone. The Guided Plan Edition gives you a clear, step-by-step way to use your results to find missing men in your family tree. Starts Monday, May 4 Enrollment closing soon. hubs.la/Q04dVf0-0
Thinking about using YDNA in your family history? One of the biggest advantages is sorting out common surnames. If you’re stuck on a Smith, Miller, or Stewart/Stuart, YDNA can help cut through the confusion. #genealogy
YDNA results sitting there… now what? The Guided Plan Edition Course starts May 4. Enroll by Monday night for a FREE planner + chance to win a Big Y-700 from FamilyTreeDNA Clear plan. Real confidence. click.yourdnaguide.com/uJ5DOy #genealogy
We are still celebrating DNA Day… and this is your chance to take the next step. $100 off workshop $29 tours 20% off book bundle Pick your next stepforward.https://hubs.la/Q04ddVSQ0 #DNADay #DNA #Genealogy
DNA can help fill in the gaps your records cannot. See how Brian used YDNA and autosomal DNA together to identify his wife’s 3x great-grandparents in this blog post. hubs.la/Q04cKsvg0 #dna #genealogy
What are you doing April 22? Join me live at 2pm ET for a free DNA Day Celebration. We will talk through the #DNA journey, help you figure out your next step, and answer your questions live. Register now and make sure you show up. click.yourdnaguide.com/VCzLrb #genealogy
DNA Day is almost here, and we are celebrating live on 4/22 at 2pm ET. Join us for a free event filled with giveaways, plus real help figuring out your next step in DNA research. You have to be there to win, so register now and save your spot. hubs.la/Q04bWh080 #genealogy
Endogamy can make DNA research tricky, but it does not have to stop you. See how Anna used strategies from the #Endogamy and DNA Course to identify her biological grandfather in this blog post.https://hubs.la/Q04bWCgH0 #dna #genealogy