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EPISODE · Feb 23, 2026 · 16 MIN

Taking the Leap and Starting Over When Life No Longer Fits

from People Of Distinction · host Al Cole

What happens when you drop everything, move to Alaska, and build a life from scratch in a tent at 30 below zero? Kristina Ahlnäs did exactly that—and her story will leave you questioning what's truly possible when you take the leap. From saving a stranger's life on a gravel road to witnessing mysterious lights in the Arctic sky, Kristina's memoir is packed with raw survival, unexpected helpers, and the kind of courage most of us only dream about. This conversation dives into the moments that didn't make it into our first interview—the UFO encounter, the prayer that brought someone back from the brink, and the strangers who showed up exactly when she needed them most. Get the book: Kristina's Cache: A Memoir of Adventure and Survival in Alaska  Learn more: kristinascache.com

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