Episode 1: Elisha Powell Hurlbut-An Unlikely Crusader for women’s suffrage
Judge Elisha Powell Hurlbut
Read Hurlbut’s Essay on Human Rights and There Political Guarantees here!
Episode 1: Learning From the Ancestors Who Built Our World
In the first episode of The Trauma‑Informed Genealogist, Kelsey introduces the heart of the podcast: the belief that our ancestors were thinking about the future—and actively creating the world we now live in. Rather than judging the past, this episode invites listeners to slow down, listen with compassion, and consider what our ancestors might still be teaching us, even when their beliefs or choices make us uncomfortable.
Using the powerful story of Elisha Powell Hurlbut—an ancestor who radically changed his views on women’s rights—this episode explores how growth, humility, and the courage to change are essential to justice and healing. With reflection, historical context, some laughs, and a lot of grace, Episode 1 sets the foundation for using ancestral stories to increase self and social awareness, strengthen collective healing, and build generational resilience for the future.