I Almost Died For This | Edinburgh Fringe 26 | Kristina Libby | Episode 567

What happens when doing everything “right” nearly costs you everything?In Episode 567 of The Martin Talk Show, Martin Colton reconnects with award-winning storyteller, writer and artist Kristina Libby at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe.Kristina returns to the podcast following her earlier appearance in Episode 477—this time with her deeply personal one-woman show, I Almost Died for This?!, finally on the Edinburgh stage.The show explores love, loss, the pressure to be the “good girl,” a devastating traumatic brain injury and the difficult journey of rebuilding a life when the promised happy ending falls apart.Martin and Kristina discuss transforming trauma into storytelling, challenging the myths we inherit about love and happiness, and finding the courage to choose yourself. They also reflect on Kristina’s journey to the Fringe and the extraordinary power of sharing our most vulnerable experiences with an audience.Kristina is a Moth StorySLAM winner, a New Yorker humorist and the winner of Best Storytelling Show at the United Solo Festival. She is also the creator of the Floral Heart Project, a nationwide public-art memorial established during the COVID-19 pandemic.No scripts. No polished answers. Just an authentic conversation about survival, creativity, resilience and discovering who you were always meant to become.🎭 SEE I ALMOST DIED FOR THIS?!The Space UK on the Mile7–29 August 2026Tickets: https://www.edfringe.com/tickets/whats-on/i-almost-died-for-this-a-love-story-sort-of🔗 FIND KRISTINA LIBBYhttps://www.kristinalibby.com🎙️ CONNECT WITH THE MARTIN TALK SHOWWebsite: https://www.themartintalkshow.comYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@MartinTalkShowSpotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5wfvOukaochthhVFf9EMnsApple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/podcast/id1700080572Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/the_martin_talk_showIf this conversation connects with you, leave a comment, subscribe and share the episode with someone who needs to hear Kristina’s story.#EdinburghFringe2026 #KristinaLibby #AmplifyingChangemakers