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Why we need to honor the history of our ancestors like Harriet Tubman
How struggle and hardship are universal and also necessary to learn and grow
How Spring came to explore and write about the spiritual nature of Harriet Tubman
The lesson and legacy of Harriet and how we can learn to break free from the “prisons” of our ... Show More
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<p dir="ltr">Our guest argues that looking back on those who came before us can help us understand who we are and why we do the things we do. Plus, a very special request from Dan.</p> <p dir="ltr"><a href="http://springwasham.com">Spring Washam</a> is a well-known teacher, autho ... Show More
<p><em>New episodes come out every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday for free, with 1-week early access for Wondery+ subscribers.</em></p> <p><em>---</em></p> <p><br /></p> <p>So many people are interested in their family tree. What kind of lives did our ancestors lead and what do th ... Show More