In Wisdom from My Grandmothers, you share with readers recovered family history and spiritual dialogue gained from a series of channeling sessions in which you interviewed the spirits of your ancestors. Why was this an important book for you to write?

I wanted to connect with my ancestors and know more about their lives since I didn’t know most of them when they were alive. I wanted to hear how they used their voices as women during their lifetimes. I wanted to learn about patterns they may have passed down to me. I wanted to see if generational healing was possible. The United States is currently experiencing much turmoil, change, and uncertainty. The patriarchal system has left society in a mess. After the 2024 presidential election, I felt that it was important to provide hope and positive messages for others. I hope that the readers will know that they are important, lovable, and capable of being catalysts for change.

The book is built around channeling sessions with the Hedda Foundation. How did that process begin for you?

I had a psychic reading a few years ago, and my ancestors expressed their desire for me to tell their stories so that they could help other women in their healing journeys. I was already working with the Hedda Foundation. I thought, “Why not interview Mom and my grandmothers in her line as the way to learn their stories?” I was guided as to the questions I should ask. Thus began a process that took about eight months of interviews with five deceased ancestors, plus my living older sister.

Did your understanding of truth and memory change as you worked through these sessions?

My mother and her mother never wanted to discuss their personal history. I know now that it is very common for people in those generations. I was thrilled to learn the truth about their past and their experiences, even though some were painful. The deceased have no fear or anxiety about what people will say about their information. They were happy to share things they couldn’t have expressed when alive. I applaud their candor and bravery.

If someone feels stuck in patterns they don’t fully understand, where would you suggest they begin?

I would suggest they find a good therapist. They might also attend meetings of Co-Dependents Anonymous or Al-Anon. Journaling is a good way to record one’s thoughts and feelings.
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