S:1 E:9 - Women & The Road That Made America

FOR EDUCATIONAL PURPOSES ONLY. Gayvin welcomes Jim Dodson, who explores the spiritual and ancestral heart of the Great Wagon Road. While the road is famous for trade and war, Jim introduces us to the heroines within its history—specifically his ancestor, Emma Tate. Emma was a woman with a foot in two worlds: a Native American infant rescued and adopted into a settler family, she grew into a renowned natural healer along Buckhorn Road. Gayvin and Jim discuss Emma’s intuitive gifts and how she represents the complex, multicultural tapestry of the American frontier. Healers like Emma were the lifeblood of their communities, bridging the gap between colonial life and the deep, natural wisdom of the land. It’s a soulful exploration of identity, faith-driven healing, and the indigenous roots often hidden in our family trees. Join the conversation. If you enjoyed this, like, share, and subscribe, we have more amazing stories for you.