#084 Diane Gagel: Genealogy, Family History & Ohio Heritage

Send us Fan Mail📜 CTA: Know someone researching their family roots? Share this episode with them.Diane Gagel joins IMAGiNE FiTTiNG IN™ to discuss genealogy, ancestry research, and preserving Ohio’s rich local history and family traditions.Hosted by Greg Alan Jankowski – The Balance ProfessorDiane Gagel is a historian and genealogy researcher based in Maria Stein, Ohio, dedicated to preserving the stories, heritage, and cultural roots of families and communities across the region.Through her work in genealogy and local history, Diane helps individuals uncover their family lineage while connecting personal identity to broader historical narratives. Her efforts highlight the importance of remembering where we come from—ensuring that stories, traditions, and values are not lost across generations.Her connection to local families and historical figures, including ties to the Gagel and Goettemoeller families, reflects the deep-rooted cultural fabric of western Ohio’s heritage communities. Her work supports a growing appreciation for ancestry, storytelling, and the role of history in shaping identity.On the IMAGiNE FiTTiNG IN™ Podcast, Diane shares insights into genealogy, historical preservation, and why understanding family history can strengthen connection, belonging, and purpose—especially for younger generations seeking identity and meaning.Greg A Jankowski, CPT [email protected] WANTED!FB: https://www.facebook.com/greg.imgn.jankowski/IG: https://www.instagram.com/balanceprofessor/website: www.thebalanceprofessor.com IM​AG​iN​E FITTING IN™ Podcast Creator/HostApple:https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/imagine-fitting-in/id1758995032Spotify:https://open.spotify.com/show/2aXLHvRK8mE2kSroXaUyHZ?si=XNtZ0ksdRm22hVn2Jn88qQ&preview=coverartVideo YouTube Channel:https://www.youtube.com/@IMAGiNEFiTTiNGIN🎙️ IMAGiNE FiTTiNG IN™ Podcast – Hosted by Greg Alan Jankowski, The Balance ProfessorGreg Alan Jankowski is the creator and host of IMAGiNE FiTTiNG IN™, a podcast born from personal loss and a powerful mission: to inspire mental health awareness, addiction recovery, and the life-changing impact of mentorship. Fueled by the memory of his late nephew Eion Roger Jankowski, Greg shares stories of transformation, resilience, and belonging—offering a space where guests of all ages explore what it truly means to “fit in” while staying authentic to their own vision.Welcome to the IMAGiNE FiTTiNG IN™ Podcast, where mentorship, creativity, wellness, and purpose come together to inspire the next generation. Hosted by Greg Alan Jankowski – The Balance Professor, this show explores powerful stories of transformation, resilience, and human potential from athletes...