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Diahan Southard @yourdnaguide.bsky.social · 16h

Breaking DNA News!! AncestryDNA has released their much anticipated Ancestral Origins 2025 Update! Go take a look at your results, I can’t wait to hear what differences you notice! #dna #genealogy

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Diahan Southard @yourdnaguide.bsky.social · 18h

Ever wonder why your DNA matches don’t share your last name?

In my latest video, I explain what that means, when to dig deeper, and when you can relax and move on. www.youtube.com/watch?v=15gF...
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Why Your DNA Matches Don’t Share Your Surname (and What to Do About It)

YouTube video by Your DNA Guide

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Diahan Southard @yourdnaguide.bsky.social · 1d

Feeling stuck with your DNA results? Join my free webinar tomorrow to learn 2 strategies to move forward—especially if you’re frustrated, have mystery lines, or face endogamy. Register now and get unstuck! hubs.la/Q03KKQGM0
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Diahan Southard @yourdnaguide.bsky.social · 2d

Feeling overwhelmed by your DNA matches?
Join me for my free Legacy Family Tree webinar and learn practical strategies to cut through the clutter, focus on the right matches, and make steady progress in your family history.
Click to register and start organizing today!
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Organizing Your DNA Results (2025 update) - Legacy Family Tree Webinars

Your DNA matches hold powerful clues, but it’s easy to feel overwhelmed by the sheer volume. In this session, we will cover practical strategies to keep your...

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Diahan Southard @yourdnaguide.bsky.social · 3d

Multiple relationships can make DNA matches look closer than they are, and endogamy can complicate things even more. Untangle the challenge, and register for the Endogamy and DNA course. #genealogy

Diahan Southard @yourdnaguide.bsky.social · 6d

Stuck on your DNA results? 🧬 Join our free “Help! My DNA Isn’t Working” webinar Oct 9 at 2pm ET. Get clear, simple answers — and a replay if you can’t join live.

Register now: hubs.la/Q03KKQGM0

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Diahan Southard @yourdnaguide.bsky.social · 8d

Breaking DNA News!
Did you see your new 23andMe Ancestry Composition update? Check out your results and let us know, did you find anything new or exciting? #genealogy

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Diahan Southard @yourdnaguide.bsky.social · 9d

Last Call! DNA Study Group closes Sept 30.
✅ Hands-on, expert-led sessions
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Bonus: Study Group Planner + Welcome Party invite!
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Diahan Southard @yourdnaguide.bsky.social · 13d

Half-siblings share about half the DNA that “whole” relatives do, but they can be twice as useful in your family tree! Here are two strategies to use when you have half-siblings in your family tree. #genealogy

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Diahan Southard @yourdnaguide.bsky.social · 15d

Feeling scattered with your DNA results?
Skip random videos—join the DNA Study Group:
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Diahan Southard @yourdnaguide.bsky.social · 17d

DNA matches tip: divide your matches into a bunch of genetic networks. Then use these networks on your genealogy brick walls to find missing ancestors and solve family history mysteries! #genealogy

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Diahan Southard @yourdnaguide.bsky.social · 20d

DNA breakthroughs take patience + strategy. Our #DNA Study Group gives you tools, tech & a supportive community that “gets” you. Join today! hubs.la/Q03K2tvf0
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Diahan Southard @yourdnaguide.bsky.social · 21d

Bio grandfather and half uncle found! In this blog post, Sonja shares her double DNA discovery using YDNA and autosomal DNA together to find relatives she previously didn’t know about. hubs.la/Q03Jc-hP0

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Diahan Southard @yourdnaguide.bsky.social · 22d

Last chance to join the $19 Group Your DNA Matches Workshop! Experience hands-on techniques that finally make DNA matches click. Registration closes tonight at midnight—don’t miss out! hubs.la/Q03Jd0Q40

Diahan Southard @yourdnaguide.bsky.social · 24d

You won’t just watch–you’ll do it yourself as you learn! This 90-minute workshop gives you hands-on practice with grouping your DNA matches to build your family tree. Join the fun for just $19 and walk away with fresh skills and confidence. hubs.la/Q03Jc-ph0 #genealogy

Diahan Southard @yourdnaguide.bsky.social · 26d

Ever feel stuck staring at your DNA matches? In my Group Your Matches Workshop, you’ll actually work hands-on with DIY match cards to see the patterns for yourself. Light-bulb moments guaranteed. Join us and finally make sense of your matches!
Register now to save your spot. hubs.la/Q03J59v40

Diahan Southard @yourdnaguide.bsky.social · 28d

Struggling to make sense of your DNA matches? Learn how to spot the patterns that actually matter in our Group Your DNA Matches Workshop on Sept 18. Just $19 for a hands-on session that will transform your research. hubs.la/Q03H1mzQ0
#genealogy

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Diahan Southard @yourdnaguide.bsky.social · Sep 8

Ready to transform your DNA match chaos into organized progress?
Join us and discover the systematic approach
that's helped so many others finally make sense of their #DNA results. hubs.la/Q03H1mzQ0
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Diahan Southard @yourdnaguide.bsky.social · Sep 4

YDNA can help you find surnames that go with a paternal family line. So helpful when trying to break down a brick wall for a male ancestor! In this blog post, learn how YDNA testing helped Kathleen with not one but TWO genealogy brick walls. hubs.ly/Q03G0cZ90

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Diahan Southard @yourdnaguide.bsky.social · Sep 3

We’re about to hit 5,000 members in our free online DNA community—and there’s a prize for the one who tips us over! 🎉
Inside: #genealogy tips, DNA news, case studies & challenges that spark discoveries.
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Diahan Southard @yourdnaguide.bsky.social · Sep 2

Need some YDNA tips? Most people do. YDNA testing can provide you with valuable insights into paternal lineages, but a lot of people aren’t sure how to get the most out of it. Here are 6 helpful strategies for YDNA testing. #genealogy

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Diahan Southard @yourdnaguide.bsky.social · Sep 1

YDNA testing is a powerful family history tool, but most people don’t know how to use it. Learn how to tap into its potential with our FREE YDNA Get-Started Course at Your DNA Guide. Video tutorials and worksheets included. Enroll for Free Today! hubs.la/Q03FDt260 #genealogy

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Diahan Southard @yourdnaguide.bsky.social · Aug 28

Ready to save time and focus on the matches that matter most?
Join the Shared Matches of Matches course today! academy.yourdnaguide.com/smom-course?...
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Diahan Southard @yourdnaguide.bsky.social · Aug 27

In celebration of our Shared matches of Matches: A DNA Grouping Strategy Course this week, I’ve got a question for you….
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Diahan Southard @yourdnaguide.bsky.social · Aug 26

Ready to turn your DNA matches into meaningful discoveries? Our Shared Matches of Matches course helps you go from dots to organized groups you can actually use in your #DNA research. Enroll today! hubs.la/Q03F1LTT0 #genealogy

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