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Diahan Southard @yourdnaguide.bsky.social · 09/10/2026

Grouped your DNA matches, built your tree, and STILL stuck? Endogamy or YDNA might offer a new direction. Join my FREE webinar, "Help! My DNA Isn't Working!" 14 October | 2 p.m. ET Register free click.yourdnaguide.com/uoK8UU #genealogy

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Diahan Southard @yourdnaguide.bsky.social · 16/09/2026

Registration closes today! Join me tomorrow for DNA Talks. What’s Your Story?, a FREE webinar about how sharing our stories can help the rising generation build resilience, identity, and belonging. Register today. click.yourdnaguide.com/vTYRsg #Genealogy

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Diahan Southard @yourdnaguide.bsky.social · 26/08/2026

Endogamy already makes your #DNA matches complicated. Learning how to work with them doesn’t have to be. The Endogamy & DNA Course is now on-demand! Start when you’re ready and learn at your own pace. diy.yourdnaguide.com/endogamy-and... #genealogy

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Diahan Southard @yourdnaguide.bsky.social · 20/08/2026

DNA news! MyHeritage has launched Y-DNA results for eligible male DNA kits with Complete or Omni plans. Explore your direct paternal line, Y haplogroup, ancient migration paths, and more, often without taking another #DNA test! #genealogy

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Diahan Southard @yourdnaguide.bsky.social · 19/08/2026

Learn DNA by doing it. Sort matches, follow clues, build a family tree, and solve a DNA mystery with the Group Your DNA Matches: Mastery Activity. Then use those same skills on your own DNA matches. Ready to discover Jeffrey Hall’s father? diy.yourdnaguide.com/gym-mastery-...

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Diahan Southard @yourdnaguide.bsky.social · 18/08/2026

Thousands of #DNA matches? You don’t need to research them all. The key is finding the handful most likely to help answer your research question. Not sure where to start? Get our guide to help you take the next step with your DNA matches: www.yourdnaguide.com/next-steps #genealogy

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Diahan Southard @yourdnaguide.bsky.social · 17/08/2026

You don’t inherit #DNA from every one of your ancestors. But why and what does that mean for your matches? We’re starting our DNA Foundations series with one of the most important concepts in genetic genealogy. Watch Part 1. www.youtube.com/watch?v=r0QE... #genealogy

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Why Don't I Have DNA From All My Ancestors?

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Diahan Southard @yourdnaguide.bsky.social · 14/08/2026

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

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Diahan Southard @yourdnaguide.bsky.social · 13/08/2026

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.

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Diahan Southard @yourdnaguide.bsky.social · 12/08/2026

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

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Diahan Southard @yourdnaguide.bsky.social · 10/08/2026

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

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Diahan Southard @yourdnaguide.bsky.social · 03/08/2026

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

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Diahan Southard @yourdnaguide.bsky.social · 31/07/2026

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-...

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Diahan Southard @yourdnaguide.bsky.social · 24/07/2026

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

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Diahan Southard @yourdnaguide.bsky.social · 18/07/2026

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

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Diahan Southard @yourdnaguide.bsky.social · 16/07/2026

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

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Diahan Southard @yourdnaguide.bsky.social · 06/07/2026

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

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Diahan Southard @yourdnaguide.bsky.social · 15/06/2026

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

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Diahan Southard @yourdnaguide.bsky.social · 10/06/2026

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

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Diahan Southard @yourdnaguide.bsky.social · 08/06/2026

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...

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Diahan Southard @yourdnaguide.bsky.social · 05/06/2026

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

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Diahan Southard @yourdnaguide.bsky.social · 01/06/2026

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

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Diahan Southard @yourdnaguide.bsky.social · 21/05/2026

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

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Diahan Southard @yourdnaguide.bsky.social · 18/05/2026

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

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Diahan Southard @yourdnaguide.bsky.social · 15/05/2026

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

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Diahan Southard @yourdnaguide.bsky.social · 11/05/2026

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

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Diahan Southard @yourdnaguide.bsky.social · 09/05/2026

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

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Diahan Southard @yourdnaguide.bsky.social · 06/05/2026

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

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Diahan Southard @yourdnaguide.bsky.social · 04/05/2026

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

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Diahan Southard @yourdnaguide.bsky.social · 04/05/2026

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

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Diahan Southard @yourdnaguide.bsky.social · 01/05/2026

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

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Diahan Southard @yourdnaguide.bsky.social · 29/04/2026

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

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Diahan Southard @yourdnaguide.bsky.social · 27/04/2026

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

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Diahan Southard @yourdnaguide.bsky.social · 24/04/2026

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

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Diahan Southard @yourdnaguide.bsky.social · 23/04/2026

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

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Diahan Southard @yourdnaguide.bsky.social · 20/04/2026

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

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Diahan Southard @yourdnaguide.bsky.social · 18/04/2026

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

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Diahan Southard @yourdnaguide.bsky.social · 16/04/2026

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

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Diahan Southard @yourdnaguide.bsky.social · 15/04/2026

The tools aren’t broken. But your interpretation might need to change. Endogamy can completely shift how DNA matches should be understood. This course shows you how to make sense of it: hubs.ly/Q04bzNdG0 #dna #genealogy

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Diahan Southard @yourdnaguide.bsky.social · 09/04/2026

You have matches. You have shared DNA. So why doesn’t anything line up? Endogamy can inflate relationships and make your results misleading. Learn how to tell what is real and what is not: hubs.la/Q049vqb10 #dna #genealogy

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Diahan Southard @yourdnaguide.bsky.social · 07/04/2026

If your DNA matches don’t make sense, you may not be doing anything wrong. Endogamy can make distant relatives look closer than they are and completely change how you interpret results. This course shows you how to work through it: hubs.la/Q049vd7D0

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Diahan Southard @yourdnaguide.bsky.social · 30/03/2026

You’ve been thinking about it. That’s enough. DNA Study Group starts April 1. Last chance to join from the beginning. Not more to do. Just better direction. Join now. click.yourdnaguide.com/IPxyXE #Genealogy

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Diahan Southard @yourdnaguide.bsky.social · 26/03/2026

What if curiosity isn’t a distraction, but actually how you make progress? You don’t have to follow every path, but you don’t have to ignore it either. Study Group is a place where curiosity is allowed. hubs.la/Q047V2Rv0 #dna #genealogy

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Diahan Southard @yourdnaguide.bsky.social · 23/03/2026

Sometimes the hardest part of research is knowing what to work on next. Study Group solves that. Twice a month. Clear topics. Real progress. Just show up. We’ll guide you. click.yourdnaguide.com/IPxyXE #Genealogy

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Diahan Southard @yourdnaguide.bsky.social · 20/03/2026

You’re busy. That’s real. But the things that matter don’t just go away when you put them off. They linger. DNA Rush Week isn’t a big commitment. Just one focused week. A few hours. Support so you can actually move forward. If not now… when? Last chance to join. click.yourdnaguide.com/9tjCTP

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Diahan Southard @yourdnaguide.bsky.social · 19/03/2026

Heard at RootsTech: “This is the year I’ll learn DNA.” Reality: you get home, open your matches, and feel stuck. It’s not about more info. It’s about direction. #DNA Rush Week helps you find your next step. Join us March 22–27. hubs.la/Q0475zk60 #Genealogy

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