It's a Drama Podcast

Stay. This week we were given a huge reminder. Something that changed the way Liz sees things. The stars aligned. Questions were answered. On one sunny morning in New Zealand, suddenly everything made sense. This podcast is sent to you with love. We appreciate you always and hope this simple kiwi reminder brings you the comfort that it brought us. Our hearts beat with yours, Liz and Brian x With special love, respect and thanks to The Mutton Birds Links mentioned in the show: Sign up for Liz’s FREE 5-day LETTERS. They are free, they are inspiring and they are personal. And best of all, you’ll love them. Get Liz’s book, THE TRAVEL BOG DIARIES📕 (now available on audio!) ❤️ Like what you heard? Please rate and review the It’s a Drama Podcast here or if you are on Spotify, please review us over there. Your short review helps us massively and gives us the encouragement to continue! Song by The Mutton Birds. Thank you guys! Follow us on: YouTube Pinterest TikTok

Sign up for Liz’s FREE 5-day LETTERS. When we booked our month-long trip to Thailand back in May, it seemed like a grand idea. Get away. Change of scenery. Leave the kids. And now, when it’s almost time to leave, we’re having second thoughts. Or Liz is. In this week’s episode, Liz and Brian chat about the realities of going overseas when one of you doesn’t quite feel up to it. Fear, dread, excitement. Fear again. We’re feeling the lot. We also discuss the effect of probably the best birthday present we have ever given our daughter and Liz’s simple fix to one of her nagging microstresses. Enjoy! Links mentioned in the show: Sign up for Liz’s FREE 5-day LETTERS. They are free, they are inspiring and they are personal. And best of all, you’ll love them. Get Liz’s book, THE TRAVEL BOG DIARIES📕 (now available on audio!) ❤️ Like what you heard? Please rate and review the It’s a Drama Podcast here or if you are on Spotify, please review us over there. Your short review helps us massively and gives us the encouragement to continue! Follow us on: YouTube Instagram Pinterest Facebook TikTok

Sign up for Liz's Five Letters here. Be the help you needed. That's always been my motto. My blueprint. My words-in-guiding-armour that help me forward whenever I feel stuck. Especiaslly in these terrifying times of deep grief when I hesitate to share my sadness and struggles for fear of losing subscribers or upsetting those here for the laughs. But. What I have today has to be shared. It has to be. Last week I experienced panic and hope in a way that I never expected. Or knew how to cope with. But I did cope...and by talking about these things I felt empowered and obliged to share. I wish I'd known about the physiological side of grief. I wish someone had warned me what it does to your brain. Your mood, your thoughts. I hope by sharing my experiences, I can be the help for you. Thank you for listening and watching. We love you. Arohanui Liz and Brian xx Links mentioned in the show: Liz's 5-Day Letters These five letters are from my personal journals. I wrote these five letters in the days and weeks after my Mum’s passing. During the darkest and hardest of times. When I needed hope instead of gloom. Light in place of dark. Laughter instead of snot. When I needed my mum. I would love to share these letters with you in the hope they bring you the comfort, love and inspiration that they brought me. It is my honour to share them with you. Sign up for Liz's Five Letters here. ❤️ Like what you heard? PLEASE SHOW YOUR LOVE by rating and reviewing us! You can leave your review for the It's a Drama Podcast here It only takes a minute and helps us reach more people. Scroll to the bottom of your podcasting app to review. Follow us on: YouTube Pinterest

It's the first time in eight weeks I've left the house. Apart from getting groceries, walking in nature, and spending an hour or two working at our local cafe, my safe place to grieve has been at home. Alone. In this episode, we wanted to share our first overnight trip away since losing Mum. We went to see our son, Sonny, in Hamilton, New Zealand. In the real world. Filled with grief but determined to do something normal, this is what the experience looked like. Thank you for listening and watching. We love you. Arohanui Liz and Brian xx Links mentioned in the show: Liz's Front Row newsletter. The best of my writing is shared in my weekly newsletter. Join my inner circle for free, and let's get to know each other better. Sign up for the Front Row Newsletter here. ❤️ Like what you heard? PLEASE SHOW YOUR LOVE by rating and reviewing us! You can leave your review for the It's a Drama Podcast here It only takes a minute and helps us reach more people. Scroll to the bottom of your podcasting app to review. 🇳🇿 Our Moving to NZ Podcast is called NZ Ahead. Everything you need to know about moving to and living in New Zealand: NZ Ahead Liz's latest book about travelling the world with two teenage kids is now available on AUDIO! Get your copy HERE 📧 Please email Liz or Brian (or both!) and let us know where you are listening from and why you love the show! liz@itsadrama.com brian@itsadrama.com

Lately, when I drop into bed at night, I find myself asking how on earth I got through the last twelve hours. Quite often, I don't remember what I did or half of what I said. Yet, if you passed me in the street, you'd think I was a normal, everyday person going about her day, coping. Doing grown-up stuff. Making videos. Living without a mum. This episode was inspired by you. It is made in recognition of all those who have reached out to me, people who have shown their love and support and shared their grief journey stories. People who, from the outside, look happy and sorted and appear to have it all together. But, like me, they don't. Not always. And that's okay. As a good friend said to me, "Grief is a journey, not a destination". My friend, Brian and I are here today, so neither of us has to make that journey alone. Always remember, our hearts beat with yours. Arohanui Liz and Brian xx Links mentioned in the show: Liz's Front Row newsletter. The best of my writing is shared in my weekly newsletter. Join my inner circle for free, and let's get to know each other better. Sign up for the Front Row Newsletter here. ❤️ Like what you heard? PLEASE SHOW YOUR LOVE by rating and reviewing us! You can leave your review for the It's a Drama Podcast here It only takes a minute and helps us reach more people. Scroll to the bottom of your podcasting app to review. 📧 Please email Liz or Brian (or both!) and let us know where you are listening from and why you love the show! liz@itsadrama.com brian@itsadrama.com 🇳🇿 Our Moving to NZ Podcast. Everything you need to know about moving to and living in New Zealand: NZ Ahead Liz's latest book about travelling the world with two teenage kids is now available on AUDIO! Get your copy HERE

We weren't going to release this podcast episode. The original plan was to discuss whether, after losing her mum to cancer six weeks ago, the deep sadness Liz is feeling is normal grief (as one would expect) or a worryingly worsening depression. And while that's what we did end up discussing, the route we took to arrive at the conclusion was different to what we anticipated. We were ready to scrap the episode and start again. But. We changed our mind. On reflection (and a large red wine later), we agreed that these authentic, unscripted, messy conversations are often the most valuable. We certainly hope so. You are incredibly important and cherished by us both. If you are suffering in any way, please talk to a professional who can help. You are loved and you are not alone. Until next time. Kia kaha. Arohanui Liz and Brian xx Links mentioned in the show: Liz's Front Row newsletter. The best of my writing is shared in my weekly newsletter with the people I care about the most. Sign up for the Front Row Newsletter here. ❤️ Like what you heard? Please rate and review the It's a Drama Podcast here it only takes a minute and helps us reach more people. Scroll to the bottom of your podcasting app to review. The podcast episode that made us laugh! Job Seeking and Cocktails

No description. No words. Just a story. And a thank you. A huge, huge thank you. Thank you for allowing me to share the intimate details of such a sad and heartbreaking time. And for confirming that no matter who we are, where we live, what we look like, or how we spend our days: Our hearts beat as one. And now, a tribute to the woman who made it all seem so very easy. I love you. Liz x

Wrong. Wrong. And wrong again. You'd think that I'd have learned by now. I've had fifty-three years to practice, after all. But no. Still, I make the mistake of thinking that to make things 'better' and 'easier', I must look outside of myself. Go far afield. Spend a ton of money and wrap my mum and me up in cashmere rugs, then sit alongside Rose and Kathy Bates in first class on the Titanic. Way off, Liz. Not even close. This week's podcast update is brought to you with love, tenderness and gratitude. And a few tears. We wanted to share three things that happened to us in the past few weeks. Small serenities that brought unexpected comfort and respite while we attempt to navigate the imminent loss of my lovely mum. Thank you for allowing us this safe space to share the intimate details of this challenging time in our lives. You are wonderful. Yours, Liz and Brian xx PS: If you enjoy the podcast and would like to show your support, please consider leaving us a short 5-star review. It only takes a minute. You can review the It's a Drama Podcast here Thank you x nks mentioned in the show: If you aren't yet signed up for Liz's Front Row Famous Newsletter and would like to receive weekly emails, sign up for free here. Tessa's show in Wellington (she's the girl on the poster!!) Natasha, Pierre &The Great Comet of 1812

This was one of the hardest podcast episodes I have ever recorded. But it was necessary. I won't watch the recording back because I know for a fact that I'll get cold feet and tell Bri to delete it. So. I hope it's okay and that it isn't too upsetting for you—my sincere apologies if it is. My intention was never to make you feel sad, only strong. Hugged. Confident. Brave enough to speak your truth. To always say what you wish to say to the people who matter the most. Because the world needs truth. The world needs real. The world needs people like you. Thank you from the bottom of my heart for listening. Yours, Liz x Links mentioned in the show: If you aren't yet signed up for Liz's Front Row newsletter and would like to receive weekly emails, including the email that Liz and Brian talked about in today's episode, sign up for free here

Another behind-the-scenes podcast where Liz and Brian share their decision to discuss such personal details about their marriage and life in public (including talking about Liz's mum, who was recently diagnosed with terminal cancer). The couple talks about how their family is (trying) to navigate the "new normal", addressing guilt, wrestling with emotions and lastly, the importance of not assuming to know what others are thinking or feeling. You never know. Not ever. If you doubt this statement, just remember what I told you about the Spitfire. This podcast is my and Brian's outlet: our escape, our therapy. And we really, really hope it feels the same for you too. We thank you from the bottom of our hearts for giving us your ear and allowing us into your life each week to chat. You are incredibly important, cherished and loved by us both. Links mentioned in the show: Liz's Front Row newsletter. The best of my writing is shared in my weekly newsletter with the people I care about the most. Sign up now for The (FREE) Front Row Newsletter, and let me connect with and inspire you. And if I don't manage to do that, I promise to have you peeing your pants with laughter. There/How's that for an offer?? Sign up for the Front Row Newsletter here.

This week is a behind-the-scenes podcast where Liz explains why she shared a very personal journal entry with three thousand people and the outcome of doing so. Links mentioned in the show: If you aren't yet signed up for Liz's Front Row newsletter and would like to receive weekly emails, including the email that Liz and Brian talked about in today's episode, email Liz at liz@itsadrama.com, and she will send it to you, gladly. Thank you for being you, for listening and for adding your beautiful smile to the world. Stay safe, and Kia Kaha. All love, Liz and Brian Follow us on: YouTube Instagram Pinterest Facebook TikTok

Yesterday, Liz experienced floatation therapy. Spent the day floating in a tank of salt water. Alone. No lights. No sounds. No Bri. This week, the couple discuss the experience and Brian voices his very strong opinions on 'Crotch Eye-balling' and other weird and wonderful alternative therapies. Sit back, nod, relate, and giggle while the couple talks about whacky stress relief, disastrous Greek hotels, and listener holiday laments. Enjoy! We want to hear from you! Drop us a comment below or email liz@itsadrama and let us know what alternative therapy you have experienced! How was it?? Links mentioned in the show: Sign up for Liz's FREE newsletter, The Front Row, now! Get Liz's book, THE TRAVEL BOG DIARIES📕 (now available on audio!) Join us in using the BEST travel hack in the world, HOUSESITTING. Use our exclusive discount code to get a WHOPPING 25% off TrustedHousesitting ❤️ Like what you heard? Please rate and review the It's a Drama Podcast here The Floatation Sanctuary New Plymouth, New Zealand is here! We want to hear from you! Comment below and let us know what alternative therapy you have experienced! How was it?? You can also email us at liz@itsadrama.com or brian@itsadrama.com or leave a comment below!

In this week's podcast, Liz shares a recent scary memory loss experience on her solo vacation in New Zealand, Brian gets jealous about a bloke named Bernaaard, and the husband and wife couple explores why people love to visit swanky-pants places but are always too embarrassed to complain when they are treated badly... Enjoy! Links mentioned in the show: Sign up for Liz's FREE newsletter, The Front Row, now! Get Liz's book, THE TRAVEL BOG DIARIES📕 (now available on audio!) Join us in using the BEST travel hack in the world, HOUSESITTING. Use our exclusive discount code to get a WHOPPING 25% off TrustedHousesitting ❤️ Like what you heard? Please rate and review the It's a Drama Podcast here We want to hear from you! Drop us a line and let us know what fancy-pants place you have been to that didn't live up to its reputation! Please email us at liz@itsadrama.com or brian@itsadrama.com

In this week's show, Liz and Brian dive into the world of negative reviews and comments. Brian shares a lifelong criticism, and Liz is irked by her husband spending their millions without asking... Enjoy! Links mentioned in the show: You can very kindly REVIEW Liz's Book HERE! Sign up for Liz's FREE newsletter, The Front Row, now! Get Liz's book, THE TRAVEL BOG DIARIES📕 (now available on audio!) Join us in using the BEST travel hack in the world, HOUSESITTING. Use our exclusive discount code to get a WHOPPING 25% off TrustedHousesitting by Clicking here! Liz's VIRAL (woo hoo!) Quora post on India We want to hear from you! Drop us a line and let us know where you're listening from. Please email us at liz@itsadrama.com or brian@itsadrama.com Don't forget to leave us a review on your favourite podcasting app (PLEASE!!) and share this podcast with a friend! Sharing is caring, and your support means the world to us! ❤️

I don't know about you, but I get the feeling that people are ready for a change. I'm not sure what that collective "change" is, but I know there is one. I can feel it. Deep in my bones. Under the bits of orangey, saggy flesh. In this week's podcast, as well as bringing you bang up-to-date with what's been going on in the the world of La Deacles, we wanted to share a few personal "ins". Ins for 2024. My 'ins' are deep and meaningful. Brian's are...well ...they're... very Brianish. All this to say, this week's show is blinkin' hilarious. Enjoy! Don't forget to leave us a review on your favourite podcasting app (PLEASE!!) and share this podcast with a friend! Sharing is caring, and your support means the world to us! ❤️ We want to hear from you! Drop us a line and let us know where in the world you're listening from. Please email us at liz@itsadrama.com or brian@itsadrama.com Links mentioned in the show: Sign up for Liz's FREE newsletter, The Front Row, now! Liz's latest book, THE TRAVEL BOG DIARIES📕 (now available on audio!) Tessa's Show in Wellington, NZ (that's her in the photos!) Natasha, Pierre and the Great Comet of 1812 Sonny's show is playing at the Fringe Festival in Wellington, NZ. The Rocky Horror Picture Show If you want to join us in using the BEST travel hack in the world, HOUSESITTING, use our exclusive discount code to get a WHOPPING 25% off TrustedHousesitting by Clicking here! We want to hear from you! Drop us a line and let us know where in the world you're listening from. Please email us at liz@itsadrama.com or brian@itsadrama.com Go to the website to see the photos of Tessa!

It's jobs, jobs, jobs in our house at the moment. Honestly, it's all we can talk about. We've got a son who needs one, a daughter who's juggling one and a woman in Australia who's jumping over the tins of baked beans to avoid one... In this week's episode, Brian and Liz discuss what is and isn't acceptable in a job interview, disagree about mardy men on building sites, and recall a few white lies they told to get where they needed to be... Enjoy! Don't forget to leave us a review (PLEASE!!) and share this podcast with a friend! Sharing is caring, and your support means the world to us! ❤️ We want to hear from you! Drop us a line and let us know your embarrassing job interviews! Please email us at liz@itsadrama.com or brian@itsadrama.com Links mentioned in the show: Sign up for Liz's FREE newsletter, The Front Row, now! Liz's latest book, THE TRAVEL BOG DIARIES📕 (now available on audio!) If you want to join us in using the BEST travel hack in the world, HOUSESITTING, use our exclusive discount code to get a WHOPPING 25% off TrustedHousesitting by Clicking here!

Have you ever had a conversation with someone and then beat yourself up for days (or years) because you were convinced you said something rude or inappropriate? In this week's podcast, Liz and Brian talk about distorted marriage memories, Liz roasts Brian with a Mandella Effect quiz, and together they try out some proven America conversation starters in an attempt to stop being so sodding anti-social. Don't forget to leave us a review (PLEASE!!) and share this podcast with a friend! Sharing is caring, and your support means the world to us! We want to hear from you! Drop us a line and let us know where you are listening from! Please email us at liz@itsadrama.com or brian@itsadrama.com Links mentioned in the show: Sign up for Liz's FREE newsletter, The Front Row, now! Liz's latest book, THE TRAVEL BOG DIARIES📕 (now available on audio!) If you want to join us in using the BEST travel hack in the world, HOUSESITTING, use our exclusive discount code to get a WHOPPING 25% off TrustedHousesitting by Clicking here!

Liz and Brian’s morning routine has changed drastically. Just when they thought they’d discovered a nice quiet hidey-hole to indulge in some golfy meditation, a bunch of rude gatecrashers (and a soggy beast) forced Liz to act quite strangely. Talking of strange… In this weeks husband and wife we discuss the glorious habits of the Queen’s alkie sister, why Brian feels inferior to a hunk who never sleeps and what on earth we will tell our 19-year-old daughter, Tess when she comes home for Christmas and is faced with a lucky bag. Don't forget to leave us a review (PLEASE!!) and share this podcast with a friend! Sharing is caring, and your support means the world to us! We want to hear from you! Drop us a line and let us know where you are listening from! Email us at liz@itsadrama.com or brian@itsadrama.com Links mentioned in the show: Sign up for Liz's FREE newsletter, The Front Row now! Liz's latest book, THE TRAVEL BOG DIARIES

In this week's episode, husband and wife Liz and Brian set out to discover if it is healthy for a couple to spill the beans about personal stuff online. Reveal all. Is it really necessary to wash those filthy sheets in public, or should 'things like that' be folded neatly into a square and rammed into the top drawer with the flowery hankies? Let's find out... While we're at it, you'll also hear about rabbits, breasts, and Michael's best friend, Viagra. Enjoy! Don't forget to leave us a review (PLEASE!!) and share this podcast with a friend! Sharing is caring, and your support means the world to us! ❤️ We want to hear from you! Drop us a line and let us know where in the world you are listening from and if you think we overshare?!" Email us at liz@itsadrama.com or brian@itsadrama.com Links mentioned in the show: Sign up for Liz's FREE newsletter, The Front Row now! Liz's latest book, THE TRAVEL BOG DIARIES📕 NZ Ahead Podcast (our other fabulous podcast all about moving to and living in New Zealand)

Sonny, our son, is now 22. (I still can't quite get my head around that one). It has been two years since Sonny last joined me for a chat on the podcast (the podcast that he and I started together), and A LOT has changed in his life since then. Sit back, listen and enjoy as Sonny and Liz talk about breakups, the damage of social media, making money online and how it feels to be the main character in your mother's book... Links Mentioned in the Podcast Liz's latest book, THE TRAVEL BOG DIARIES Earlier podcasts with Sonny: Sonny at 20. How to deal with rejection (when all you want to do is bawl your eyes out) Sonny's TikTok (Sonny Deacle Minecraft - please go and follow him!!) Thank you for being here. Your support means the world to us! Please share this podcast with a friend, and if you could find it in your heart to leave us a review, we'll wet our pants with gratitude. Not a nice thought, I know, but completely true. You can email Liz at liz@itsadrama.com Drop her a line and say hi. She'd love to hear from you.