# S11E2: Ancestry and Storytelling w/ Cathy Rigg

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Podcast: [The Mountain Spirit](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-mountain-spirit-6689500)
Published: 2026-05-12T04:01:00+00:00
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## Resource

Rooted in seven generations of Appalachian lineage, author Cathy Rigg joins the podcast to talk about ancestry, storytelling, and the voices that refuse to be silenced. We explore her debut historical novel That Which Binds Us , the power of the maternal line, and why it's never too late to answer the call to write. Visit Cathy's website . Shop Cathy's book .

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