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EPISODE · Sep 21, 2025 · 1H

Pork Pies and the Perfect Purpose with Linda Davey

from Unravelling: The Diary of a Midlife Mess · host Sharon Wilkes-Burt

Linda describes herself as a British expat recreating home comforts one pork pie at a time. Tea, nostalgia a bit of cheek, baker turned writerFrom teenage motorbike rides and early marriage, to award-winning bridal dressmaking and walking barefoot out of hospital during one of her darkest moments, Linda’s life has been anything but ordinary.In this episode of The Unravelling, Linda shares her journey through motherhood, divorce, sobriety, ADHD-fuelled creativity, and the discovery that perfectionism and mess can coexist. Now 60, she’s writing a cookbook, Pork Pies and the Perfect Pickle, celebrating over 200 days sober, and learning to love her own company, proof that it’s never too late to rewrite your story.This conversation is raw, funny, and deeply human ... as indeed is Linda Trigger advisory: this episode includes discussion of alcoholism, addiction, and mental health struggles. Please take care while listening.Check out Linda's website and her brilliant blogs  Thank you for tuning in to this episode of Unravelling: The Diary of a Midlife Mess.If something resonated with you today, I’d love to hear your thoughts,  come join the conversation on Facebook and Instagram @theglowupguide_au or visit sharonwilkesburt.com for more resources and support.Don’t forget to subscribe and leave a review if you’re enjoying the journey so far!

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Linda describes herself as a British expat recreating home comforts one pork pie at a time. Tea, nostalgia a bit of cheek, baker turned writer From teenage motorbike rides and early marriage, to award-winning bridal dressmaking and walking barefoot out of hospital during one of her darkest moments, Linda’s life has been anything but ordinary. In this episode of The Unravelling, Linda shares her journey through motherhood, divorce, sobriety, ADHD-fuelled creativity, and the discovery that pe...

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