Episodes

  • Living in Greece has changed a few things

    Living in Greece has changed a few things
    Jul 10 2026
    Interested in Brian's Mastermind Group ➡️ brian@itsadrama.com We're still in Paros, Greece. When we arrived on this Greek island six weeks ago, Brian was a little broken. Both physically and mentally. He couldn't even lift a coffee cup. An injury that started in Canada took his strength and confidence, leaving him in quite a dark place. Today, we want to share a few changes we've implemented that have made a huge difference to both our mental and physical health. In this episode, we talk about: 62-year-old Brian's injury journey and how he plucked up the courage and strength to return to the macho gym. What it's like living with two young adult kids (and a girlfriend) in a Greek house The mindset shift around cleaning that changed everything Plus, Brian shares something he's been working on (and we've got more to come) Thank you for being here, for leaving a comment on wherever you listen and for being you. You're the reason we keep sharing. Love you, guys, so much, Liz and Brian xx Links: 📍Contact BRIAN to find out more about his upcoming wonderful mastermind group. This group will be amazing, so get in early! Go to brian@itsadrama.com and type 'I'd like to know more' in the title. Links mentioned in the show: ❤️Join Liz's inner circle. Liz's free newsletter is here Liz's new book: You Won't Just Cry When They Die: Love, Loss and the Heartbreaking Reality of Grief If you are struggling and hurting right now, please know you are not alone. I wrote this little book to be a gentle companion for those who are grieving, to feel less alone. survive, cope, and begin to heal. The book is available for purchase on Amazon. To support my work directly as an independent author, you can purchase all formats (hardback, e-book, audiobook) via my website: www.elizabethdeacle.com 📕Liz's first book: The Travel Bog Diaries - one woman's hilarious confessions of surviving family travel is here 🇳🇿 LOVE NEW ZEALAND and want to know what life is like there? SIGN UP for our FREE 5-DAY VIDEO GUIDE to Life in New Zealand. We will share 5 short videos revealing secrets that only a local could know. (PS: They're free). 🏡 We are HOUSESITTING in CANADA for 3 months! As a family, we have saved $$$ and made lifelong friends by using this incredible website and service. If you want to join us in using TrustedHousesitters to travel the world, use our exclusive discount code to get a 15% Discounton a HOUSESITTING yearly membership. 🚗 Looking for the best deals on car hire? We only ever use, love and trust Discovery Cars. They got us a great deal on our 3 month car rental here in Canada. Brian refuses to use anyone else. ⛑️ Safety Wing Nomad Travel Insurance. Because we are travelling for more than two weeks, we use Safety Wing. You can't beat them. Their coverage/service is brilliant (no extra for skiing). Safety Wing offers a monthly subscription (that you can cancel at any time). You can't beat their price or service 💰 ✈️ Moving overseas and need to transfer currency? For ease, availability and the best rates, we recommend TorFX. Get your FREE instant currency quote now. ❤️Join Liz's inner circle. Liz's free newsletter is here Subscribe to this PODCAST on Apple Subscribe to this PODCAST on Android Subscribe to this PODCAST on Spotify
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    43 mins
  • This Changed How We See Greece (and something personal we're finally ready to share)

    This Changed How We See Greece (and something personal we're finally ready to share)
    Jun 27 2026

    We've been coming to the Greek island of Paros for over 30 years. We thought we knew it inside out. We were wrong.

    In this episode, we uncover something that was hidden in plain sight...right under our noses all along. A secret about Greece that completely shifts how we see the place we love.

    We also share a deeply personal announcement. Something that has naturally revealed itself to us. Something we now feel ready to share. You can find details of that and links below.

    If you love Greece and stories matter to you, this episode is for you.

    All our love, always,

    Liz and Brian x

    Links mentioned in the show:

    💛 Forever Legacy. If you'd like to know more about preserving your voice and your story for the people you love, visit: https://itsadrama.com/forever/

    Liz's new book: You Won't Just Cry When They Die: Love, Loss and the Heartbreaking Reality of Grief

    If someone you know is grieving and struggling right now, please let them know they are not alone. I wrote this little book to be a gentle companion for myself and for those grieving. The book is available for purchase on Amazon.
    The audiobook is available via my website: www.elizabethdeacle.com

    📕Liz's first book: The Travel Bog Diaries - one woman's hilarious confessions of surviving family travel is here

    ❤️Join Liz's inner circle. Liz's free newsletter is here

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    47 mins
  • We're on a Greek Island...Let's Talk

    We're on a Greek Island...Let's Talk
    Jun 17 2026
    Today, we come from Paros, Greece (one of our favourite places on earth) with an overdue catch-up and update. On everything. And a few stories thrown in for good measure. Liz and Brian xx Links mentioned in the show: 🇳🇿 LOVE NEW ZEALAND and want to know what life is like there? SIGN UP for our FREE 5-DAY VIDEO GUIDE to Life in New Zealand. We will share 5 short videos revealing secrets that only a local could know. (PS: They're free). ❤️Join Liz's inner circle. Liz's free newsletter is here Liz's new book: You Won't Just Cry When They Die: Love, Loss and the Heartbreaking Reality of Grief If you are struggling and hurting right now, please know you are not alone. I wrote this little book to be a gentle companion for those who are grieving, to feel less alone. survive, cope, and begin to heal. The book is available for purchase on Amazon. To support my work directly as an independent author, you can purchase all formats (hardback, e-book, audiobook) via my website: www.elizabethdeacle.com 📕Liz's first book: The Travel Bog Diaries - one woman's hilarious confessions of surviving family travel is here PODCASTS WE LOVE (and have been guests on!) Nicole's podcast: This is Women's Work. Here is the episode Liz recorded with her about dealing with grief: Cliff Ravenscraft Podcast: What Are You Creating? The episode we both recorded about our business and life. 🏡 We recently HOUSE-SAT in CANADA for 3 months! As a family, we have saved $$$ and made lifelong friends by using this incredible website and service. If you want to join us in using TrustedHousesitters to travel the world, use our exclusive discount code to get a 15% Discounton a HOUSESITTING yearly membership. 🚗 Looking for the best deals on car hire? We only ever use, love and trust Discovery Cars. They got us a great deal on our 3 month car rental here in Canada. Brian refuses to use anyone else. ⛑️ Safety Wing Nomad Travel Insurance. Because we are travelling for more than two weeks, we use Safety Wing. You can't beat them. Their coverage/service is brilliant (no extra for skiing). Safety Wing offers a monthly subscription (that you can cancel at any time). You can't beat their price or service 💰 ✈️ Moving overseas and need to transfer currency? For ease, availability and the best rates, we recommend TorFX. Get your FREE instant currency quote now. ❤️Join Liz's inner circle. Liz's free newsletter is here Subscribe to this PODCAST on Apple Subscribe to this PODCAST on Android Subscribe to this PODCAST on Spotify
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    58 mins
  • Thailand. Why we keep Coming Back

    Thailand. Why we keep Coming Back
    Jun 5 2026
    Brian and Liz are back in Chiang Mai, Thailand, for the fourth time. Why do they keep coming back? Because it seals their empty gaps. Fills their tired tanks. Because they feel like emotionally intelligent adults. A grown-up husband and wife couple instead of silly old mum and dad who are old and decrepit and know nothing but still have to pay for everything anyway. If ever you are in need of some you time, Thailand is the place. Here's why. With all our love and gratitude from a stitched up, shaved off, pummelled, therapy loving, still bickering Liz and Brian xx Links mentioned in the show: 🇳🇿 LOVE NEW ZEALAND and want to know what life is like there? SIGN UP for our FREE 5-DAY VIDEO GUIDE to Life in New Zealand. We will share 5 short videos revealing secrets that only a local could know. (PS: They're free). ❤️Join Liz's inner circle. Liz's free newsletter is here Liz's new book: You Won't Just Cry When They Die: Love, Loss and the Heartbreaking Reality of Grief If you are struggling and hurting right now, please know you are not alone. I wrote this little book to be a gentle companion for those who are grieving, to feel less alone. survive, cope, and begin to heal. The book is available for purchase on Amazon. To support my work directly as an independent author, you can purchase all formats (hardback, e-book, audiobook) via my website: www.elizabethdeacle.com 📕Liz's first book: The Travel Bog Diaries - one woman's hilarious confessions of surviving family travel is here 🏡 We are HOUSESITTING in CANADA for 3 months! As a family, we have saved $$$ and made lifelong friends by using this incredible website and service. If you want to join us in using TrustedHousesitters to travel the world, use our exclusive discount code to get a 15% Discounton a HOUSESITTING yearly membership. 🚗 Looking for the best deals on car hire? We only ever use, love and trust Discovery Cars. They got us a great deal on our 3 month car rental here in Canada. Brian refuses to use anyone else. ⛑️ Safety Wing Nomad Travel Insurance. Because we are travelling for more than two weeks, we use Safety Wing. You can't beat them. Their coverage/service is brilliant (no extra for skiing). Safety Wing offers a monthly subscription (that you can cancel at any time). You can't beat their price or service 💰 ✈️ Moving overseas and need to transfer currency? For ease, availability and the best rates, we recommend TorFX. Get your FREE instant currency quote now. ❤️Join Liz's inner circle. Liz's free newsletter is here Subscribe to this PODCAST on Apple Subscribe to this PODCAST on Android Subscribe to this PODCAST on Spotify
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    1 hr and 19 mins
  • Back in New Zealand. To face the Music.

    Back in New Zealand. To face the Music.
    May 22 2026
    Brian and Liz, are back in New Zealand. They have rented their rural lifestyle property for another year so they can continue their nomadic lifestyle around the world. The new tenants take over in ten days. But before this can happen, there are many, many, many (tons actually) of things to attend to. Both in and out of the house. Ten hard, sloggy emotional days later, we are on our way back to the airport to fly away from NZ. But we couldn't possibly leave without sharing exactly what the experience has been like. So we pulled over to record this podcast. It's a bit weird. It's dark, and we can hardly stay awake. But we're here. Just about. This is what it looks like when you have an effing huge mountain to climb and rely on the endless love and support you have for each other. With all our love and gratitude from inside a dark car somewhere on The Forgotten World Highway in Taranaki, New Zealand Liz and Brian x Links mentioned in the show: 🇳🇿 LOVE NEW ZEALAND and want to know what life is like there? SIGN UP for our FREE 5-DAY VIDEO GUIDE to Life in New Zealand. We will share 5 short videos revealing secrets that only a local could know. (PS: They're free). ❤️Join Liz's inner circle. Liz's free newsletter is here Liz's new book: You Won't Just Cry When They Die: Love, Loss and the Heartbreaking Reality of Grief If you are struggling and hurting right now, please know you are not alone. I wrote this little book to be a gentle companion for those who are grieving, to feel less alone. survive, cope, and begin to heal. The book is available for purchase on Amazon. To support my work directly as an independent author, you can purchase all formats (hardback, e-book, audiobook) via my website: www.elizabethdeacle.com 📕Liz's first book: The Travel Bog Diaries - one woman's hilarious confessions of surviving family travel is here 🏡 We are HOUSESITTING in CANADA for 3 months! As a family, we have saved $$$ and made lifelong friends by using this incredible website and service. If you want to join us in using TrustedHousesitters to travel the world, use our exclusive discount code to get a 15% Discounton a HOUSESITTING yearly membership. 🚗 Looking for the best deals on car hire? We only ever use, love and trust Discovery Cars. They got us a great deal on our 3 month car rental here in Canada. Brian refuses to use anyone else. ⛑️ Safety Wing Nomad Travel Insurance. Because we are travelling for more than two weeks, we use Safety Wing. You can't beat them. Their coverage/service is brilliant (no extra for skiing). Safety Wing offers a monthly subscription (that you can cancel at any time). You can't beat their price or service 💰 ✈️ Moving overseas and need to transfer currency? For ease, availability and the best rates, we recommend TorFX. Get your FREE instant currency quote now. ❤️Join Liz's inner circle. Liz's free newsletter is here Subscribe to this PODCAST on Apple Subscribe to this PODCAST on Android Subscribe to this PODCAST on Spotify
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    52 mins
  • Leave our 21 yr old daughter here? London's not what we expected

    Leave our 21 yr old daughter here? London's not what we expected
    May 8 2026
    We're in London. Where our 21-year-old daughter (now) desperately wants to live. I can relate. 30 years ago, two Cornish country bumpkins (Brian and I) moved to London from the south of England. We lasted 6 months before leaving. Now, our British/Kiwi daughter has decided to do the same. She wants to stop travelling full-time with her family and live in London on her own. So we are here to settle her in. London has changed. It is not what we thought. Here are some big changes that shocked us. So much so, we decided to walk through the East End of London and share them with you. 'Cause you're the best and we bladdy lav ya. If you enjoyed this episode, please share it with a friend who would love it too, and please say hello in the comments below. We really, really love hearing from you ❤️ With love from a balmy cockney London, Liz and Brian xx Links mentioned in the show: 🇳🇿 LOVE NEW ZEALAND and want to know what life is like there? SIGN UP for our FREE 5-DAY VIDEO GUIDE to Life in New Zealand. We will share 5 short videos revealing secrets that only a local could know. (PS: They're free). ❤️Join Liz's inner circle. Liz's free newsletter is here Liz's new book: You Won't Just Cry When They Die: Love, Loss and the Heartbreaking Reality of Grief If you are struggling and hurting right now, please know you are not alone. I wrote this little book to be a gentle companion for those who are grieving, to feel less alone. survive, cope, and begin to heal. The book is available for purchase on Amazon. To support my work directly as an independent author, you can purchase all formats (hardback, e-book, audiobook) via my website: www.elizabethdeacle.com 📕Liz's first book: The Travel Bog Diaries - one woman's hilarious confessions of surviving family travel is here 🏡 We are HOUSESITTING in CANADA for 3 months! As a family, we have saved $$$ and made lifelong friends by using this incredible website and service. If you want to join us in using TrustedHousesitters to travel the world, use our exclusive discount code to get a 15% Discounton a HOUSESITTING yearly membership. 🚗 Looking for the best deals on car hire? We only ever use, love and trust Discovery Cars. They got us a great deal on our 3 month car rental here in Canada. Brian refuses to use anyone else. ⛑️ Safety Wing Nomad Travel Insurance. Because we are travelling for more than two weeks, we use Safety Wing. You can't beat them. Their coverage/service is brilliant (no extra for skiing). Safety Wing offers a monthly subscription (that you can cancel at any time). You can't beat their price or service 💰 ✈️ Moving overseas and need to transfer currency? For ease, availability and the best rates, we recommend TorFX. Get your FREE instant currency quote now. ❤️Join Liz's inner circle. Liz's free newsletter is here Subscribe to this PODCAST on Apple Subscribe to this PODCAST on Android Subscribe to this PODCAST on Spotify
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    49 mins
  • The Verdict. Back to New Zealand. Or Not.

    The Verdict. Back to New Zealand. Or Not.
    Apr 17 2026
    Brian and Liz, husband and wife, have rented their New Zealand home for another year so they can continue their nomadic lifestyle around the world. Last week, we shared an awkward (but real) conversation about our conflicting opinions on whether we should return home to New Zealand to do the handover. We finally reached a decision, and today we want to share it with you. With all our love and gratitude from BC, Canada, Kia Kaha, Liz and Brian x Links mentioned in the show: 🇳🇿 LOVE NEW ZEALAND and want to know what life is like there? SIGN UP for our FREE 5-DAY VIDEO GUIDE to Life in New Zealand. We will share 5 short videos revealing secrets that only a local could know. (PS: They're free). ❤️Join Liz's inner circle. Liz's free newsletter is here Liz's new book: You Won't Just Cry When They Die: Love, Loss and the Heartbreaking Reality of Grief If you are struggling and hurting right now, please know you are not alone. I wrote this little book to be a gentle companion for those who are grieving, to feel less alone. survive, cope, and begin to heal. The book is available for purchase on Amazon. To support my work directly as an independent author, you can purchase all formats (hardback, e-book, audiobook) via my website: www.elizabethdeacle.com 📕Liz's first book: The Travel Bog Diaries - one woman's hilarious confessions of surviving family travel is here 🏡 We are HOUSESITTING in CANADA for 3 months! As a family, we have saved $$$ and made lifelong friends by using this incredible website and service. If you want to join us in using TrustedHousesitters to travel the world, use our exclusive discount code to get a 15% Discounton a HOUSESITTING yearly membership. 🚗 Looking for the best deals on car hire? We only ever use, love and trust Discovery Cars. They got us a great deal on our 3 month car rental here in Canada. Brian refuses to use anyone else. ⛑️ Safety Wing Nomad Travel Insurance. Because we are travelling for more than two weeks, we use Safety Wing. You can't beat them. Their coverage/service is brilliant (no extra for skiing). Safety Wing offers a monthly subscription (that you can cancel at any time). You can't beat their price or service 💰 ✈️ Moving overseas and need to transfer currency? For ease, availability and the best rates, we recommend TorFX. Get your FREE instant currency quote now. ❤️Join Liz's inner circle. Liz's free newsletter is here Subscribe to this PODCAST on Apple Subscribe to this PODCAST on Android Subscribe to this PODCAST on Spotify
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    33 mins
  • Return to New Zealand. Or Not.

    Return to New Zealand. Or Not.
    Apr 9 2026
    We held off sharing this episode. It's one of those uncomfortable (but real) conversations that married couples have when they need to get something sorted, but they can't seem to agree. These conversations usually happen in private. But. We strive to keep things real and remain honest with you on this podcast. So here we are. Awkwardness and all. Thank you for being part of this community. Of this journey. For making us feel brave enough to share not just the ups and the laughs and the funny stories, but the downs, the tears and the sweaty-palmed conversations. Conversations like this one. We love you for it ❤️ Liz and Brian x Links mentioned in the show: 🇳🇿 LOVE NEW ZEALAND and want to know what life is like there? SIGN UP for our FREE 5-DAY VIDEO GUIDE to Life in New Zealand. We will share 5 short videos revealing secrets that only a local could know. (PS: They're free). ❤️Join Liz's inner circle. Liz's free newsletter is here Liz's new book: You Won't Just Cry When They Die: Love, Loss and the Heartbreaking Reality of Grief If you are struggling and hurting right now, please know you are not alone. I wrote this little book to be a gentle companion for those who are grieving, to feel less alone. survive, cope, and begin to heal. The book is available for purchase on Amazon. To support my work directly as an independent author, you can purchase all formats (hardback, e-book, audiobook) via my website: www.elizabethdeacle.com 📕Liz's first book: The Travel Bog Diaries - one woman's hilarious confessions of surviving family travel is here 🏡 We are HOUSESITTING in CANADA for 3 months! As a family, we have saved $$$ and made lifelong friends by using this incredible website and service. If you want to join us in using TrustedHousesitters to travel the world, use our exclusive discount code to get a 15% Discounton a HOUSESITTING yearly membership. 🚗 Looking for the best deals on car hire? We only ever use, love and trust Discovery Cars. They got us a great deal on our 3 month car rental here in Canada. Brian refuses to use anyone else. ⛑️ Safety Wing Nomad Travel Insurance. Because we are travelling for more than two weeks, we use Safety Wing. You can't beat them. Their coverage/service is brilliant (no extra for skiing). Safety Wing offers a monthly subscription (that you can cancel at any time). You can't beat their price or service 💰 ✈️ Moving overseas and need to transfer currency? For ease, availability and the best rates, we recommend TorFX. Get your FREE instant currency quote now. ❤️Join Liz's inner circle. Liz's free newsletter is here Subscribe to this PODCAST on Apple Subscribe to this PODCAST on Android Subscribe to this PODCAST on Spotify
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    50 mins