She Sold Everything at 62 to Sail Around the World

by | Aug 19, 2026 | Living Ageless and Bold, Podcast

Alison Gieschen is an author, retired educator, equestrian coach, and world-traveling sailor who left her conventional life behind to sail around the globe with her husband.

 

In this episode, Alison sits down with Christina to discuss selling nearly everything at 62, confronting terrifying storms at sea, rebuilding her confidence after a traumatic first crossing, and discovering the freedom that comes from living life entirely on her own terms.

 

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Website: https://alisongieschen.com/ 

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