What makes someone pack up their Ford Escort, grab their sled dog, and drive solo to Alaska without ever having set foot there? Faith. Grit.

In this unforgettable episode, I sit down with my friend and fellow writer Cathy Brooks, an Alaskan author who has lived an extraordinary life—from dairy farm roots in rural Pennsylvania to off-the-grid wilderness living with babies and 25 sled dogs (yes, really). Her story is full of courage, hardship, and the unmistakable faithfulness of God.

We talk about:

• What it’s really like to live in interior Alaska
  

• The spiritual strength it takes to endure isolation
  

• Hearing the sound of the Northern Lights
  

• Raising babies in the wilderness
  

• The historical wounds of the Church in Alaska—and the hope of healing
  

• Why processing pain matters—and how her book Sirens helps others begin
  

Whether you're navigating a wilderness of your own or simply curious what it looks like to live an our-of-the-ordinary life, Cathy’s story will move you deeply.

Resources & Links:

• 📚 Sirens by Kathy Brooks → [Sirens]
  💻 Kathy’s website: www.write22.com

  
  

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  Hi! Thank you for being here! I'm a farmwife, Mom and Grammie to 7 sweeties, and a Christian Life Coach. I love Jesus, and want the world to know HIM. My life's mission is to help other women walk in wellness - body, mind, and spirit.

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