The Book Serenity Podcast

About The Book Serenity Podcast

Book Serenity Podcast The Book Serenity Podcast is a leading educational podcast about genealogy, family history, ancestry research, holistic wellness, Indigenous history, and legacy preservation. Hosted by Dr. Guadalupe Vanderhorst Rodriguez, D.Ac., L.Ac., each episode helps listeners discover their family roots, preserve meaningful stories, improve their well-being, and create a lasting legacy for future generations. Whether you're just beginning your genealogy journey or have years of research experience, you'll learn practical strategies for finding ancestors, interpreting historical records, preserving photographs, recording oral histories, creating family memory books, and overcoming common genealogy challenges. Every episode is designed to make family history more accessible, meaningful, and personally rewarding. Beyond genealogy, the podcast explores holistic health, Traditional Chinese Medicine, healthy aging, mindfulness, emotional well-being, and Indigenous wisdom, demonstrating how our heritage, health, and life experiences are deeply connected. Drawing from decades of professional experience in genealogy, healthcare, and education, Dr. Rodriguez combines historical research with practical wellness guidance to help listeners live healthier, more intentional lives. The Book Serenity Podcast is ideal for family historians, lifelong learners, educators, healthcare professionals, retirees, and anyone seeking trusted information about ancestry, wellness, and personal growth. Episodes are educational, inspiring, and grounded in scholarship, lived experience, and respect for cultural heritage. If you're searching for a podcast about: Genealogy and ancestry research Family history and historical records Oral history interviews Family legacy preservation Memory books and storytelling Indigenous history and culture Holistic health and wellness Traditional Chinese Medicine Healthy aging Mindfulness and purposeful living The Book Serenity Podcast provides practical knowledge, thoughtful conversations, and expert guidance to help you preserve the past, improve your present, and leave a meaningful legacy for future generations. Subscribe today and discover how your family history, your health, and your heritage can guide the life you create tomorrow.

Publisher

Dr. Guadalupe Vanderhorst Rodriguez, D.Ac, L.Ac

Category

education

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

20 Dec 2025

Latest episode

12 Jul 2026

Latest episodes

52 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   12 Jul 2026

   Who Was Dr. George A. Tann? | Discovering an Indigenous Physician Through Genealogy

   Who was Dr. George A. Tann? Discover the remarkable life of a nineteenth-century Indigenous physician, healer, and descendant of the Kikotan Nation. In this episode, genealogist, author, and educator Dr. Guadalupe Vanderhorst Rodriguez shares how more than 40 years of genealogy research led to uncovering Dr. Tann’s story through primary and secondary historical sources. Learn how genealogy preserves family history, honors Indigenous heritage, and reconnects us with the ancestors who shaped our lives. Download your FREE How to Trace Your Family History Guide: www.bookserenity.com/how-to-trace-your-family-history Visit Book Serenity for genealogy resources, books, and podcasts: www.bookserenity.com

2. 

   11 Jul 2026

   Tracing the Maternal Line of Martha Rose Ray | New York Genealogy

   In this episode of the Book Serenity Podcast, Dr. Guadalupe Vanderhorst Rodriguez traces the maternal line of Martha Rose Ray, demonstrating how marriage records, death certificates, census records, and other historical documents can reconnect generations of women whose stories might otherwise be forgotten. Through this real genealogy case study, you’ll learn practical research techniques, discover why maternal ancestors can be difficult to trace, and gain the confidence to begin uncovering your own family’s history—one record at a time.

3. 

   22 Jun 2026

   The Research Behind Steven Tyler's Clinton County Ancestors: The Story of Ann and Robert Elliott

   Long before Steven Tyler's family history appeared on television, genealogist Dr. Guadalupe Vanderhorst Rodriguez was researching the Elliott family of Clinton County, New York. In this episode, she shares the evidence connecting Ann, an enslaved woman owned by Thomas Miller of Plattsburgh, to Robert Elliott and explains why preserving overlooked ancestral stories is one of the most important responsibilities of genealogy. Discover the research, the records, and the forgotten history behind one family's remarkable journey.