It's a Drama Podcast

'You're so needy". That's what she said. So I recorded a podcast and denied it. Challenged the accusation. The truth is, I've never been so needy and clingy, and insecure and indecisive and wobbly in my whole life. I can't send an email without asking ChatGPT to check it a million times. This is all part of the healing journey; I know. To lose both parents within six months and then leave your house to travel around the world with no plan leaves you feeling unsettled. Scared. Anxious. And living with your kids 24/7 is wonderful but weird.  This podcast almost got deleted. I watched it back, with curled toes, feeling incredibly embarrassed about how I'd shown up.  Bolchy and bitey. Snappy and sarcastic. Horrid to Bri. You see, I entered the episode assuming my husband was telepathic. That he'd say exactly what I wanted him to say. But he didn't, so I got mad. Am I needy? I asked needily. (Please say no, please say no, please say no).  "Yes. He replied. "You are." I was so embarrassed. I tried to think of something witty and smart to say back. When that failed, I acted defensively. Ending the episode with a few stringy thoughts that came from God knows where. A day or two later, I watched the conversation again, this time through the eyes of self-awareness. Against Brian's protective advice, I decided to publish the episode. Hoping that by showing myself, hiding my insecurity behind a load of waffle when (in truth) all I wanted was for my husband to take me in his arms and whisk me away on a stallion, might help someone else. So here it is. This is a very honest conversation between a husband and wife, sharing who we are and how we do life. Sharing our healing journey, our extended sabbatical, our world-wandering, and our transformative search for "home". Sharing this space and time with you is both a tonic and an honour.  Thank you. You save us a fortune in therapists. Love and oneness. Liz and Brian x Thank you so very much for being with us. If you enjoyed this episode, please share it with a friend who would enjoy it, and please consider rating the show. This is a free way to support our show: Hit the star rating (and if you have three mins), write a short review wherever you listen to this podcast! Thank you.  It means the world to us. Rate the podcast on Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/its-a-drama-podcast/id1448200711 Rate the podcast on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/530nTuXFQ7gj1HklkaGp6A Thank you! With love, Liz and Brian x Links mentioned in the show: 📕 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 as a gentle companion for myself and others who are grieving. The book is available for purchase on Amazon: https://amzn.to/4uUcRGM The AUDIOBOOK is available via my website: www.elizabethdeacle.com Liz's first book: 📘 Liz's first book! The Travel Bog Diaries - one woman's confessions of surviving family travel is here: https://thetravelbogdiaries.com ❤️ Have you signed up for Liz's Letters of Love? ( the FREE weekly Letter I send to her beloved readers)? Please do. Every week, I share stories and thoughts with those I love the most (Hint: That means you). Join her here ➡️ https://itsadrama.com/frontrow/ 🚗 We won't make the same mistake twice. We've hired a ton of cars on this world trip, and the car hire company we love and trust (and has never left us stranded) is Discover Cars. Brilliant price and service. It's Discover Cars all the way from now on. https://itsadrama.com/carhire ⛑️ looking for the BEST Travel Insurance? The company that we love and trust is World Nomads.  💰 ✈️ Moving overseas and need to transfer currency? For ease, availability and the best rates, we recommend TorFX. Get your FREE instant currency quote now. We always welcome friendly, constructive and intelligent comments :) AKA be nice and don't get your knickers in a twist!   Subscribe to this PODCAST on Apple Subscribe to this PODCAST on Android Subscribe to this PODCAST on Spotify  

We've had a bit of a to-do in Québec, this week. Found ourselves stranded with no-one to come and save us. So we asked a Canadien stranger. It reminded us of why we love Canada and what kind of place the world is. We thought you might like to hear the story ❤️ If you enjoy this please, please consider rating the show. This is a free way to support us: Simply hit the star rating, and (if you have three mins), write a few words. You can do this wherever you listen to this podcast. Thank you. It really does mean the world to us. Rate the podcast on Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/its-a-drama-podcast/id1448200711 Rate the podcast on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/530nTuXFQ7gj1HklkaGp6A Liz and Brian x Thank you so very much for being with us. If you enjoyed this episode, please share it with a friend who would enjoy it, and please consider rating the show. This is a free way to support our show: Hit the star rating (and if you have three mins), write a short review wherever you listen to this podcast! Thank you.  It means the world to us. Rate the podcast on Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/its-a-drama-podcast/id1448200711 Rate the podcast on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/530nTuXFQ7gj1HklkaGp6A Thank you! With love, Liz and Brian x Links mentioned in the show: 📕 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 as a gentle companion for myself and others who are grieving. The book is available for purchase on Amazon: https://amzn.to/4uUcRGM The AUDIOBOOK is available via my website: www.elizabethdeacle.com Liz's first book: 📘 Liz's first book! The Travel Bog Diaries - one woman's confessions of surviving family travel is here: https://thetravelbogdiaries.com ❤️ Have you signed up for Liz's Letters of Love? ( the FREE weekly Letter I send to her beloved readers)? Please do. Every week, I share stories and thoughts with those I love the most (Hint: That means you). Join her here ➡️ https://itsadrama.com/frontrow/ 🚗 We won't make the same mistake twice. We've hired a ton of cars on this world trip, and the car hire company we love and trust (and has never left us stranded) is Discover Cars. Brilliant price and service. It's Discover Cars all the way from now on. https://itsadrama.com/carhire ⛑️ looking for the BEST Travel Insurance? The company that we love and trust is World Nomads.  💰 ✈️ Moving overseas and need to transfer currency? For ease, availability and the best rates, we recommend TorFX. Get your FREE instant currency quote now. We always welcome friendly, constructive and intelligent comments :) AKA be nice and don't get your knickers in a twist!   Subscribe to this PODCAST on Apple Subscribe to this PODCAST on Android Subscribe to this PODCAST on Spotify

A friend reached out asking for advice. I suggested she do what makes her happy. She replied, I don't think I've ever done that.  At first, I was shocked. Imagine that, I thought. How sad. Then, 9 seconds passed, and I realised I'm exactly the same. Worse actually. I've become a person who is scared and anxious to do what makes me happy. I need a million reassurances, soothing words, and pats on the back. Smiles all round. Only then will I commit. Maybe. Here's a conversation about that. We hope it helps if you find yourself in the same situation. This is a very honest conversation between a husband and wife, sharing who we are and how we do life. Sharing how our family healing journey, our extended sabbatical, our world-wandering, transformative search for "home". Sharing this space and time with YOU to contemplate who we are, how we manage life, who we want to be next and how to figure that out is an honour. We hope you see in us what we see in you. Love and oneness. Thank you so very much for being with us. If you enjoyed this episode, please share it with a friend who would enjoy it, and please consider rating the show. This is a free way to support our show: Hit the star rating (and if you have three mins), write a short review wherever you listen to this podcast! Thank you.  It means the world to us. Rate the podcast on Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/its-a-drama-podcast/id1448200711 Rate the podcast on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/530nTuXFQ7gj1HklkaGp6A Thank you! With love, Liz and Brian x 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

It takes quite a lot to confuse us (well, not really), but Québec in Canada has managed to do just that. Today we talk about kissing, old ladies' skin, toilet signs, bad dogs, and Brian's hatred for trucks, plus some other stuff we just can't figure out... Enjoy and Au revoir, les amis ❤️🇨🇦 Thank you for being with us 🇨🇦❤️ If you enjoyed this episode, please share it with a friend who would enjoy it, and please consider rating the show. This is a free way to support our show: Hit the star rating (and if you have three mins), write a short review wherever you listen to this podcast! Thank you.  It means the world to us. Rate the podcast on Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/its-a-drama-podcast/id1448200711 Rate the podcast on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/530nTuXFQ7gj1HklkaGp6A Thank you! With love, Liz and Brian x 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

We are back in Canada, in a province we've never been to...one that has to be seen to be believed. Today we talk about being in the middle of nowhere with three young adults, language barriers, why Liz is walking to relax and get fit, and the 'new trend' (even though it's probably years old and we're just behind the times), gym etiquette, where posing and grunting is just NOT acceptable... Pity. Once you turn fifty, you'll take any grunt that's offered... Thank you for being with us 🇨🇦❤️ If you enjoyed this episode, please share it with a friend who would enjoy it, and please consider rating the show. This is a free way to support our show: Hit the star rating (and if you have three mins), write a short review wherever you listen to this podcast! Thank you.  It means the world to us. Rate the podcast on Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/its-a-drama-podcast/id1448200711 Rate the podcast on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/530nTuXFQ7gj1HklkaGp6A Thank you! With love, Liz and Brian x 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