Unravelling: The Diary of a Midlife Mess
Unravelling: The Diary of a Midlife Mess is the podcast for women who’ve hit midlife and are wondering, What the hell happened?
Certified Life coach Sharon Wilkes-Burt takes you through the identity crises, the confidence wobbles, and the downright weirdness of the messy middle—with journal prompts, real talk, and a generous splash of radical kindness. If midlife feels like an unfinished book, let’s scribble in the margins together.
Unravelling: The Diary of a Midlife Mess
Coming home to your heart with Karen Kelly
Karen’s life has taken her from Liverpool to the Australian outback, from running a bustling bridal business to hosting soulful Rainbow Frequency gatherings.
In this episode of The Unravelling, she shares her midlife rebirth, the spiritual awakening that began in her 40s, and why life now feels like a homecoming to self.
We explore her belief that when someone criticises you, triggers you, or annoys you, it’s actually a gift. A mirror showing you something about yourself.
We also dive into her unforgettable analogy: “You’ve got the engine on the boat, but you’ve lost the boat,” and what it really means when your head is steering but your heart’s been left behind.
Along the way, Karen talks about the importance of tuning in to yourself, manifestation, the lessons hidden in life’s challenges, and the joy of living simply.
And for our UK listeners, yes, we clear up exactly what she means when she says she’s mooching around the farm in her thongs and socks.
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