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It's a Drama PodcastFirst impressions of America. A month in, here's what we thinkSuffering from loss? We see you. Liz's new book is here: https://elizabethdeacle.com/ Brian and Liz, husband and wife, are in Colorado, USA. Join them today as they share their first impressions of the USA and take you on a stroll through their (very American) neighbourhood to chat to you about : Their young adult kids experiencing their first-ever "night out on the town" in America Why Brian was pulled over and questioned at the airport by American customs Liz's big mistake with the release of her new book ...
2025-12-171h 06It's a Drama PodcastLove, loss and the heartbreaking reality of griefFind out more about Liz's new book: You Won't Just Cry When They Die: Love, loss and the heartbreaking reality of grief This is one of those rare conversations between a husband and wife that feels too private and vulnerable to share publicly. But share we will because I know that there is someone out there who needs to hear these words. And so I dedicate this podcast episode to you. Today, Brian interviews Liz about her newly released book: You Won't Just. Cry When They Die: Love, loss and the hear...
2025-12-1059 minIt's a Drama PodcastWe're leaving. A Few England Truths (and BIG announcement on where the family go from here...)After 16 years of living abroad in New Zealand, husband and wife Liz and Brian returned to their home country, England, UK, for a four-month stay. This week, the couple share a few more truths - the little things they'd forgotten about England. The things they know and love, and one thing in particular that took them by surprise in a huge way. Liz and Brian also reveal where they are heading next on their year-long world trip, including how they are affording to pay for this mammoth trip... If you are a regular...
2025-11-2048 minIt's a Drama PodcastBack in Britain. Our Thoughts on England after 16 years abroadAfter 16 years away, husband and wife Liz and Brian have returned to old Blighty, England, for a three-month stay. Today, the couple reveal a few home truths, including misconceptions about England, how Britain compares to New Zealand, an in-your-face struggle they encountered at a café, and what they think will happen if their young adult children decide not to come home to New Zealand. We know you'll love this episode. At the end of this week's podcast, Liz also shares another reading from her soon-to-be-released book on grief, loss and healing. If you a...
2025-11-0659 minIt's a Drama PodcastLet it Go: Releasing Anger, Money Pits + the Need to Be Perfect . Marriage DiariesSometimes you just have to let it go. Even if it hurts your pride. Even if you're scared people will judge you. Even if it did cost over a grand. This week, join husband-and-wife podcasters Liz and Brian as they take you on a stroll through the English countryside and share three tough decisions they've made during their nomadic year of travel; how the UK is presenting them with challenges, and why they love each other more than ever. At the end of the podcast. Liz also shares another reading from her soon-to-be-released book on...
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NZ Ahead PodcastDriving in NZ? How to avoid HEFTY Fines🇳🇿FREE 5-DAY NZ VIDEO GUIDE HERE ➡️ www.nzahead.com/free
Driving in New Zealand is pretty straightforward, but unless you are familiar with the driving rules and laws in New Zealand, you could find yourself facing some hefty fines.
In this week's episode, we share 10 important (and not always known) laws around driving in New Zealand, to ensure your trip goes safely and smoothly.
Enjoy!
Liz and Brian
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2025-10-2030 minIt's a Drama PodcastWhen you just don't have it all togetherHas anyone REALLY got their life together? Got it all sorted? We've been married for twenty-five years, and I know we haven't. This week, husband and wife Brian and Liz feel unsettled. As they walk the canals of Bath, they get real and honest about feeling uncertain about the future and share the times they've felt completely lost on their year-long nomadic family journey. If you've ever felt like everyone else has their life together and you don't then you will love this epiosde. Get ready to hear four vulnerable stories: the panic...
2025-10-161h 03It's a Drama PodcastA place won't make you happyit's what you do in that place that will... Feeling a little lost and wondering where "home" is, husband and wife Brian and Liz are back to take you along on a walking podcast, and this time, they've landed in a three-month rental just outside Bath. In this deeply personal conversation, Liz shares why the view of an ancient church from her window is helping her write the book on grief she was always meant to write, and Brian opens up about the simple things that make him happy. This is for anyone...
2025-10-091h 22It's a Drama PodcastHow Downton Abbey Saved Our Family (Our Hardest Location Podcast Yet)We recorded this week's marriage diary podcast on location under the famous Sycamore Tree in Bampton, the real village of Downton Abbey. But it was harder than we thought. Downton Abbey has become our family's anchor, so when we found ourselves in the UK close to the location where many of the show's outdoor scenes were filmed, we packed our microphones and set off to record a podcast. While we were talking about why this show has become a lifeline for both our marriage and our family, a coachload of tourists turned up. I've never...
2025-09-241h 04It's a Drama PodcastWhere is Home? The Price You Pay For Living Nomadically (The Marriage Diaries)Feeling fragile and searching for an anchor, husband and wife, Brian and Liz, are back in England, trying to find a short-term rental in Bath. They tackle the scary financial reality of their married nomadic life and why they believe spending savings on making memories with their young adult kids is worth every penny. This is (once again) a deeply vulnerable episode, where Liz shares how a hurtful YouTube comment landed on the very day she was driving to see her brother for the first time since their dad's funeral, and in turn, sparks a...
2025-09-151h 21It's a Drama PodcastBack in England 48 Hours. Ripped Off Twice | Marriage DiariesThis week, husband and wife, Brian and Liz, share their recent married life podcast shenanigans. Recently returned from their two-month summer in Greece, they have been in their beloved birthplace, Blighty, for 48 hours and have somehow managed to get ripped off. Twice. Not that Liz is bitter. No. As she reminds Brian many times, marriage isn't just about love and laughter and making podcasts about pigeons. It's about carrying the weight together. Honest... Thank you, as always, for being here with us. You are what makes this podcast so special. Yours...
2025-09-011h 25It's a Drama PodcastThis is What Happens When You Give Yourself TimeWhat would you do with a million dollars? Brian would buy a car. Liz would build a writing retreat. Welcome to marriage. In this episode, Brian and I chat about money, marriage tiffs, and why giving yourself time — real, uninterrupted, guilt-free time — can change everything. We talk about our last precious days in Greece (and why we never want this spell to end), the joy of being unapologetically self-indulgent, supporting adult kids while still carving out a life of your own, and what "being time-rich" really means. Thank you for subscribing and taki...
2025-08-111h 00It's a Drama PodcastIf you're struggling with loss listen to this"It's been a year, get on with it". If you are struggling with any kind of loss and want to feel supported and loved, this conversation is for you. Not only will it help you, but you will see that you are normal, and, most importantly, not alone. *This episode is part of our husband-and-wife healing conversations series. These podcast episodes are recorded outside. We are husband and wife, Liz and Brian, and we are currently staying on the Greek island of Paros with our two young adult kids as part of our...
2025-07-271h 23It's a Drama PodcastLeaving your husband to spend a month in PARIS. Not what I expected (at all)Liz left her husband Brian and went off to spend a month in Paris with her daughter. The dream Paris trip. As is often the case, things went in the opposite direction from what she expected. Not in a bad way, though, in fact, things went in a very good way. Her time in Paris brought up thoughts and feelings around the grief of losing both parents. Feelings she thought (hoped) had been resolved. Not so. Very much not so. This week, we want to talk to you about Liz's Paris...
2025-07-131h 45NZ Ahead PodcastGet closer to your NZ dream by doing this🇳🇿FREE 5-DAY NZ VIDEO GUIDE HERE ➡️ www.nzahead.com/free
Moving to New Zealand isn't easy. But guess what? If it were easy, everyone would do it. And they don't. But you do. And you are doing an incredibly fantastic job of making your dream a reality.
This podcast episode contains tips, reminders and a few "Liz and Brian" pieces of advice. Remember this advice. It will help keep you moving forward toward your dream.
We promise.
Enjoy, and don't forget to email us at liz@nzahead.com or brian@nzahead.com to let us...
2025-07-1329 minIt's a Drama PodcastI lost her then i lost me. An raw conversation about grief, loss, and the fear of becoming someone newWhat if the hardest part of being real… is letting people see it? We almost didn't record this. The voice in my head said: Don't show too much. Don't be too much. But I'm tired of that voice. Tired of searching for safety instead of being it. If you haven't yet joined my inner circle of friends, my life-letter readers, please do. You will be the first person I share everything with. I'd love to have you. Go here to join us. Brian and I recorded this audio-only episode while we we...
2025-07-011h 23It's a Drama PodcastThe Norway Road trip. Brian Went to the Top of Norway and Back — Here's What HappenedGreetings from Athens, Greece! This week we're sharing the story of Brian's recent (and very excitingly epic) Norway road trip — a bucketlist journey to the very tippy top of Norway to spend time with his two favourite people and witness the midnight sun. Along with our son (Sonny) and his brother (Dave), Brian has just driven thousands of kilometres, slept in beds around the country, and let the road lead him through some of the most remote, breathtaking landscapes in the world. Back in Liz's arms, safe and sound, the couple are here in Athens (as p...
2025-06-221h 31NZ Ahead PodcastA BIG Downside of Moving to New Zealand (that no-one talks about)🇳🇿FREE 5-DAY NZ VIDEO GUIDE HERE ➡️ www.nzahead.com/free
We try our hardest to prepare you for your move to New Zealand. We strive to share the highs and the lows of emigrating to a new country.
This week's 'low' was brought to our attention by a recent guest on our podcast who reminded us (it's been a while since we made the move) about one of the most common stresses people face when m,moving to another country. A stress that people don't like to discuss when they begin their new life in New Zealand...
2025-06-1522 minIt's a Drama PodcastGoodbye, New ZealandIf you've ever wanted to leave everything behind for a year, throw caution to the wind and get on a plane with nothing but a suitcase and a one-way ticket to Europe, then you will love this episode. After much (hardly any) planning and lots of cleaning, it is time for the Deacle family to leave New Zealand and head overseas for an adventure. This husband and wife, and their two young adult kids, have rented their house for a year and are leaving New Zealand for twelve months so they can reconnect and experience...
2025-06-0955 minNZ Ahead PodcastWhen you choose the wrong place to live (US family move to NZ story)🇳🇿FREE 5-DAY NZ VIDEO GUIDE HERE ➡️ www.nzahead.com/free
Brian and I have known Adam for years. We have been with him from the very start of his moving to New Zealand from the USA journey. He is a wonderful and valued member of our NZ Ahead community.
So when Adam told us that he and his family were moving to New Plymouth, in Taranaki (on the North Island of New Zealand), we were thrilled!
But then, Adam decided to shift after trying life in rural New Zealand. (Crikey...was it something we said...
2025-06-0142 minNZ Ahead PodcastWhy are people LEAVING New Zealand (to live elsewhere?)🇳🇿FREE 5-DAY NZ VIDEO GUIDE HERE ➡️ www.nzahead.com/free
In November 2024, it was reported that 127,800 people left New Zealand to live somewhere else in the world.
In this week's episode, we discuss the whys, the whynots and the most important thing you have to remember if you plan on STAYING when you move to New Zealand.
Enjoy!Liz and Brian x
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2025-05-1830 minNZ Ahead PodcastLife in New Zealand. Is it changing?🇳🇿FREE 5-DAY NZ VIDEO GUIDE HERE ➡️ www.nzahead.com/free
Last week, I received an email from a man trying to find a job in New Zealand.
I had written to encourage his efforts, and in his reply, he said, "According to the news, nothing good is coming out of New Zealand these days..."
I was about to reply, but instead, I asked Bri to make a podcast episode with me.
This is the result.
Love you, guys! Enjoy!
❤️ Liz and Brian xx
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2025-05-0436 minIt's a Drama PodcastThe hardest money Brian's ever earnedBrian's boat has been the bain of our life for the last two months. But now it's gone. And thankfully, Bri is still here to tell the story. Just. Enjoy, say hi in the comments and subscribe and share this podcast! Kia Kaha ❤️ Liz and Brian x ✏️Love stories? Sign up for Liz's FREE email newsletter. This is the best way to get to know Liz. I look forward to sharing my words with you ❤️ Get Liz's book, THE TRAVEL BOG DIARIES📕 (now available on AUDIO) A hilarious memoir of how Liz and her family travelled the world for a year (with very litt...
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It's a Drama PodcastOwning Your MistakesReady to feel uncomfortable? This walking podcast is a taste of the content we publish to our Patreon supporters. We wanted to share it with you, too, to take you behind the scenes and hear us talk about a mistake Brian (and I) made on YouTube and our decision to publish that cock-up to the world. We also talk about feeling super vulnerable when you get hard-hitting comments and discuss the importance of remembering not to take things personally. Let us know what you think in the comments! Kia Kaha,
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NZ Ahead PodcastWhen South African Dream turns to NZ Nightmare🇳🇿FREE 5-DAY NZ VIDEO GUIDE HERE ➡️ www.nzahead.com/free This episode may be disturbing and emotional to some viewers. Liezl and her family are from South Africa. Today, Liezl bravely shares how, after arriving in New Zealand, her husband's first hunting trip almost cost him his life.This episode was recorded not only for Liezl to share the story of how life can be turned upside down but also to shine light onto the incredible job of the New Zealand emergency services. She wanted to praise and THANK the healthcare system here in New Zealand and say a HUGE thank y...
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It's a Drama PodcastWe came to Canada to feel happy (did it work?)Want behind-the-scenes BONUS content? Become part of our fabulous Patreon Community to receive MEMBER ONLY SECRET podcasts, stories, photos and more! Click HERE to find out more! This week, we are in Nelson, BC. And if that wasn't exciting enough, we are bringing you this podcast episode from the slopes of Whitewater Ski Resort! After a year of immense loss (Liz's parents passing within six months of each other and saying goodbye to our beloved family dog), the Deacle family re-grouped and set off for a month in British Columbia, Canada, in search...
2025-01-0745 minNZ Ahead Podcast2025. Will THIS be the year you make NZ happen?🇳🇿FREE 5-DAY NZ VIDEO GUIDE HERE ➡️ www.nzahead.com/free
Happy New Year!! Will 2025 be the year you make your New Zealand dream happen?
Today, in this heart-to-heart podcast, Brian and I take you to one side to whisper a few words of advice in your ear. About that dream, you've been festering for a while.
Sit back, and let's talk about New Zealand.
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2024-12-2927 min
It's a Drama PodcastFarewell. We're leaving New Zealand (and going to...?)You can now JOIN our SECRET Patreon Community! ➡️ https://patreon.com/itsadrama There's a 25% EARLYBIRD discount for the month of December!! It's been quite a year for us. If you have followed the podcast for a while, you will know that we have suffered two big losses. Both Liz's mum and dad passed within 6 months of each other. And before you know it, it's Christmas time. Which is always the hardest. Determined to celebrate Christmas in a way that we have never done before, in a country the four of us lo...
2024-12-1349 min
It's a Drama PodcastPeople who make you feel betterYou can now JOIN our SECRET Patreon Community! ➡️ https://patreon.com/itsadrama There's a 25% EARLYBIRD discount for the month of December!! It's good to be back in New Zealand. Three things happened to us last week that made us want to fall to our knees and kiss our home soil. Sit back and allow us to share what they were and why we adore the country of New Zealand so very much. PS: Please ignore Brian's face when we talk about the walking man. He's constipated. (B...
2024-12-0641 minNZ Ahead PodcastSkilled Migrant? New Zealand Needs YOU (now more than ever)🇳🇿FREE 5-DAY NZ VIDEO GUIDE HERE ➡️ www.nzahead.com/free
Here's us. We have been living in New Zealand for fifteen years, and today, we are faced with a phrase we've never heard of. The New Zealand Brain Drain.
Apparently, New Zealand Brain Drain (don't worry, all will be revealed in the show) isn't a new thing. It's been around since the 1960s. But now it's back, with more meaning than ever before.
In this week's podcast episode, we talk to our favourite immigration advisor, Charlotte from NZ Shores. Charlotte explains what New Zealand bria...
2024-12-0129 minNZ Ahead PodcastLife in NZ | Too good to be true?🇳🇿FREE 5-DAY NZ VIDEO GUIDE HERE ➡️ www.nzahead.com/free
It's all happening in New Plymouth's Pac'n'Save. Mostly around the frozen chicken aisle.
Join Liz and Brian this week as they share a healthy dose of New Zealand gossip. Find out what happens when they meet a fan with marital advice, reveal the outcome of be-friending suspicious shoppers, and live up to their favourite label of being scummy!
Enjoy!
If you'd like to watch this podcast on video, you can do that on Spotify.
Enjoy!
Liz and Bri xx
2024-11-1737 min
It's a Drama PodcastLife in NZ | Too good to be true?MOVING TO NEW ZEALAND and want to know more about the country? SIGN UP below for our FREE 5-DAY VIDEO GUIDE! It's all happening in New Plymouth's Pac'n'Save. Mostly around the frozen chicken aisle. Join Liz and Brian this week as they share a healthy dose of New Zealand gossip. Find out what happens when they meet a fan with marital advice, reveal the outcome of be-friending suspicious shoppers, and live up to their favourite label of being scummy! Enjoy! If you'd like to watch this podcast on video, you can...
2024-11-1537 min
It's a Drama PodcastFiji Wedding Party, here we come...Liz and Brian and getting ready to go to a wedding in Fiji. Of course, there are concerns. Just a few. What with those dancing men and crab-racing women? It's all too much to think about...So Liz, thinks about her old pal, Mo. You know, Mo? The salt-of-the-earth mother-in-law. Mo, with no knickers...THAT Mo. Join us as we plan a VERY special (and extra sociable) occasion! Liz and Bri x Visit the Show Page Here Links mentioned in the show: 😌 Need some c...
2024-10-2133 min
It's a Drama PodcastThe Book I'm Scared to WriteFeeling is healing. I've read those words a lot while grieving my mum. And it's true; to a certain extent, it's true. But what people fail to mention is that feeling also hurts like hell. And no one likes to feel pain. Not if they can possibly avoid it. In this week's behind-the-scenes episode, we share a personal healing practice that Liz has undertaken to help navigate the grief around losing her mum. Writing. Liz is writing her second book, but what started as a happy, healing book about New Zealand has morphed into something...
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It's a Drama PodcastHaving a Public Panic AttackWhat's happening? Why, when I was feeling fine, 'doing ok,' and 'coping', do I suddenly feel like I've been hit by a sledgehammer and fallen down a well of darkness? It's been almost five months since my mum passed. This is a behind-the-scenes podcast. One of those we never expected to record. But record we did. I've never had a public panic attack before. I didn't have a clue what was happening. But I do now, and we wanted to share this podcast episode with you in the hope that it might h...
2024-09-2338 min
It's a Drama PodcastTears in the Toilet. Returning to New ZealandLiz and Brian are back in New Zealand. They flew from Chiang Mai via Bangkok and China and, thirty hours later, were home in Taranaki, New Zealand. Tucked up in bed. But flying home to NZ didn't go smoothly. In fact, it was a sodding fiasco. What started as a dream-come-true-flight ended with wet knickers and tears. And not only that, the food on the plane was sh*t. Sit back and listen to the story of the return flight Enjoy! Liz and Brian x ...
2024-09-1638 min
It's a Drama PodcastTeeth Fixed, Bones Bent. How we Saved $$ in ThailandTrusting our Teeth to Thailand and paying to be pummelled. After three weeks in Chiang Mai, Thailand, Liz and Brian are smiling from ear to ear. Their bones have been pummeled, their teeth nicely drilled, and they have a ton of cash to spend in weird restaurants... In this week's show, the couple share all about having their teeth fixed with a dentist in Thailand, the full Thai massage experience, and eating out in weird restaurants. Enjoy! Liz and Brian x Visit the Sh...
2024-09-0248 min
It's a Drama PodcastLosing it (all) in ThailandCombining much-needed dental work with a holiday, Liz and Brian left New Zealand and are in Thailand for a month. Brought to you from their bedroom in Chiang Mai, Northern Thailand, they are ready to share the story of how they went from feeling utterly stressed and wound up like a screw to feeling chilled and relaxed and floppy like a pair of braless breasts. Find out what Liz and Brian are doing in Chiang Mai to relax, what happened at the airport, and why the smell of sandalwood might probably make Liz sick forever.
2024-08-1957 min
It's a Drama PodcastWhen you Work More than you Rest. The Fear of Stopping (& losing everything)This week has been horrible, it really has. I'm sorry, but we have more sad news to share. Thank you for being here and letting us talk about it. We also share the difficulties of being able to rest. I for one, struggle to differentiate between work and rest, and as I made this episode, I realised that I might be using the excuse of "but I LOVE to create" to distract myself from grief. Either that or I'm a workaholic. The truth is, I'm scared of dropping the balls that...
2024-08-1241 min
It's a Drama PodcastDrama in Vegas. (Over) worrying about our 23-yr-old sonIs it Just Me? Wouldn't every mother be the same? Our son is on holiday in Vegas. And of course, there've been a few dramas. What was interesting, though, was how Liz and Brian reacted differently to some worrying news. Go on, Bri. Put the coffee pot on... 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. This FREE email newsletter is the best way to ge...
2024-08-0526 min
It's a Drama PodcastHor-Moans. Taking Testosterone & resisting the URGE to edit your lifeThere's been a bit of a to-do in New Zealand this week. A shortage of HRT. Scary stuff... Talking about taking hormone replacement, Brian shares why he takes Testosterone, and the couple discuss their battle to stay true, keep it real and refrain from hitting the delete button whenever they make a mistake. Enjoy! Links mentioned in the show: Sign up for Liz's FREE 5-day LETTERS. They are free, inspiring, and personal. And best of all, you'll love them. This FREE email newsletter is the best way to get to k...
2024-07-2947 min
It's a Drama PodcastCan I stay home forever? Braving normal life while GRIEVINGIt'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 a...
2024-06-1456 minNZ Ahead Podcast070 - Kiwi Comfort. 3 New Zealand FOODS (that'll work magic on you)🇳🇿FREE 5-DAY NZ VIDEO GUIDE HERE ➡️ https://itsadrama.com/ilovenz/
Kiwi Comfort food. Kai that makes everything aaallll better. New Zealand food. Today, we share 2 cafes in New Plymouth, Taranaki (and one take-out), that eased our woes, soothed our troubles and served up the best food to make things feel that little bit better. Kiwi comfort food at its finest...
Enjoy!
Liz and Brian ❤️ Thank you for watching and for sharing!
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2024-06-0931 min
It's a Drama PodcastGrief. It looks like this (but feels like that)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...
2024-06-071h 06NZ Ahead Podcast064 - BUYING a HOUSE in NZ. Inside Money saving Tips 🇳🇿💰🇳🇿FREE 5-DAY NZ VIDEO GUIDE HERE ➡️ https://nzahead.com/free
Imagine getting some inside tips on house buying in New Zealand!
This week's guest, Dan, is a member of our private NZ Ahead Slack Community. Dan worked in real estate (realtor in the USA) for thirty years. After joining our community, Dan moved to New Zealand from the USA with his wife Sherry, and they recently bought their first NZ home.
In this episode, Dan shares Kiwi house buying from A-Z and reveals his tactics for securing the absolute BEST deal!
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2024-04-061h 10NZ Ahead Podcast065 - See ya, USA. We're STARTING OVER in NZImagine moving to New Zealand with your family and starting ALL OVER again. New house, new career, new school, new budget...Imagine your partner leaving his long-held career with the USA military to train as a CHEF in New Zealand and your kids not wanting to leave their friends in America...
Meet Katie. Katie did ALL of the above. She left the UDSA with her husband and kids and completely CHANGED the way her life looks.
This is how it's working out...
Enjoy!
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2024-03-1757 min
It's a Drama PodcastTroubled TimesAnother 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...
2024-03-1250 min
It's a Drama PodcastCoping. Or Not. (Behind-the-Scenes)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 w...
2024-02-2744 minNZ Ahead Podcast062 - Want the TRUTH? 7 FAQ about NZ (that people Google the heck out of)🇳🇿FREE 5-DAY NZ VIDEO GUIDE HERE ➡️ www.nzahead.com/free
Type into Google "Is New Zealand XXX" and a whole list of questions pops up. The ones that show up first are the questions that people are Googling most often, so, to save you searching, WE thought it would be fun to answer these Kiwi questions for you!Sit back and get ready to be educated on the the. things that thousands of people want answers to!
Enjoy!
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Are you Considering Movi...
2024-02-1835 min
It's a Drama PodcastBraving Alternative Therapy. Torture or Bliss?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...
2024-02-1459 min
It's a Drama PodcastSwanky places & second-rate service. What the??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...
2024-02-0654 minNZ Ahead Podcast060 - USA to NZ. Who am I NOW? The Blurred Roles StruggleKrissy is a member of our private NZ Ahead Community. Last year, she moved from the US to New Zealand with her husband and children to start a new life in Tauranga.
On this week's show, Krissy reveals what life has been like for her family and shares her personal struggles with coming to terms with the inevitable "who am I now?" syndrome.
To connect with Krissy Liz, Brian & many other like-minded adventurers, you can join our private NZ Ahead Community.
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2024-02-031h 06
It's a Drama PodcastWayward spending & Angry ReviewsIn 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 ex...
2024-01-3044 min
It's a Drama Podcast2024. What's up & what's inI 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. ...
2024-01-2258 min
It's a Drama Podcastjob Seeking and Cock-TalesIt'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...
2023-12-1234 min
It's a Drama PodcastMangled memories & cringey chitchatHave 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...
2023-12-0747 min
It's a Drama PodcastGatecrashers, royalty & deranged morning routinesLiz 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 fo...
2023-11-2845 min
It's a Drama PodcastCouples Who OvershareIn 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...
2023-11-2040 minNZ Ahead Podcast057 - The Power of Support on Your Path to New ZealandEhara Toku toa
I te toa Takitahi
Engari he toa
Takanini
"My strength is not that of an individual, but that of a collective" - Māori ProverbNever before have I been so grateful to the community of kind, like-minded adventurers that surround Brian and me.
I dedicate this show to each and every one of you...
If you are moving to New Zealand, please know you are not alone. There are many, many other people, just like you, doing the exact same t...
2023-11-1126 min
It's a Drama PodcastWet Behind The EarsLooking back, I was so wet behind the ears I'm surprised I didn't drown. Two years ago, I announced to the world that I would be writing, publishing and marketing my first-ever book with no clue what lay ahead. Ahh...isn't ignorance bliss... But as challenging as it has been, writing and publishing my book is STILL the best thing I have ever done. In this week's special edition podcast, Brian and I are celebrating something we have been working on for months: the AUDIOBOOK of the Travel Bog Diaries (narrated by me and...
2023-10-211h 12
It's a Drama PodcastProverb: Man who work non-stop has small sausageYou leave your home to go "away" for a few weeks and believe that everything will be Puuurfecct. You tell yourself you'll relax. Take massages. Eat out (without complaining). Wrong. Join Liz and Bri this week as they open a can of sausages (small ones) and share the highs and lows of being away from home for 5 weeks. They reveal the gourmet and gross food they've eaten in New Zealand, the things they've ditched and discovered since being away, and Brian blurts out his problem with little dogs... Enjoy!
2023-10-1259 min
It's a Drama PodcastBanging on the CeilingImagine living in a house with no walls. Where everything was upside down and shaped like a lav. Where spiders and snakes swam in puddles of rain under your bed. In this week's episode, we are talking houses. Not just shapes and sizes but the weird goings-on that takes place behind closed doors—or glass walls. Or mud roofs. Crikey. Get ready to hear all about Liz and Brian's failed attempt to find a holiday destination that ticked both their boxes, their need for separation and why a banging experience in th...
2023-08-2953 min
It's a Drama PodcastBye-Bye 50'sGuess what day it is tomorrow?? Go on. Have a guess. It's Bri's birthday. That's right; tomorrow is Bri's big SIX-O! And what better way to celebrate the end of one's sixth decade than by making a podcast with and for those you love the most?! In this week's episode, Brian reveals: The most memorable part of the decade The most challenging part of the decade The changes he has experienced, both physically and mentally (and shares how he can help others) between 50 and 60 Being a...
2023-07-131h 07
It's a Drama PodcastIt's HERE!!For two years, six months and six looonng days, I have waited to share the news I have for you on this podcast. And today, my friend, I am happy and proud to announce that my FIRST-EVER BOOK: The Travel Bog Diaries is available to buy!! WOO HOO!!!! Because it would be rude (and very boring) to celebrate alone, me and Bri thought what better way to thank you for supporting Liz than to invite you over to ours for a few drinks and a chat... So. Get yourself a glass...
2023-06-1053 min
It's a Drama PodcastReplacing BrianLast week it happened. I finally met someone who knows more than Bri, is more patient than Bri, is quicker than Bri...and to make things even weirder, they both have an 'i" in their name... Sit back, and enjoy the show. This week, other than talking about Brian's replacement, we discuss the dog peeing on the carpet (and what we are going to do about it), Liz lets go of a few facts about a country that Brian had NO idea about. Liz reads another snippet from her soon-to-released book. PLUS! You (the listener...
2023-04-1350 min
It's a Drama PodcastClean freakWelcome back! Regular listeners to this show will already know all about Brian's little problem. His closet obsession. If you are new to the show (welcome!) and you aren't aware of what we're talking about, fear not; you soon will. In this weeks show, we talk about Brian's inherited hindrance, rearing cattle and putting yourself out on social media when it terrifies the heebie-jeebies out of you... Enjoy! PS: Don't forget! If you would like Liz to continue reading snippets of her book, then email her at liz@itsadrama...
2023-03-0943 min
It's a Drama PodcastGosh. Is This Too Graphic??We need your help. Or at least one of us does. As you may remember, Liz's book is currently with the editor. The nice one with the blonde hair. Last week the editor sent back the first two chapters. Full of edits. These edits were accompanied by an email that said, "these edits are suggestions. This is your book. You get to say what stays or goes". I told you she was nice. The trouble is, there's a problem. A big problem. Something that Liz never anticipated when she so cockily...
2023-02-2449 min
It's a Drama PodcastOur Daughter. Tessa. Behind The ScenesTessa is our daughter. She is 18. In two days' time, she will leave me, Brian and her older brother (and the home where she grew up) to start a new life in Wellington, the capital city of New Zealand. Alone. Brian and I will officially be empty nesters. Regular listeners to our podcast will know the effect this huge transition has had on us. Especially me. These past few months have been tough. I always imagined that when the time came for my kids to leave home, I would be this super cool, open, liberal...
2023-02-1648 min
It's a Drama PodcastWhat a BummerBummer: Noun. 1. An unpleasant situation. 2. A Traveler. 3. A motherless calf. 4. A fouler. We make lots of bloopers on this podcast. Say embarrassing things that make the other person's jaw drop. Sometimes we edit these blunders out, but most of the time, we leave them in. I'd like to tell you that this is because we are transparent and real. Authentic and vulnerable. But the truth is, we're lazy. Editing takes ages. Hours, sometimes. There's no WAY Bri can spend that much time fine-tuning our conversations and turning them into something kind and intelligent. Not when the hedges...
2023-02-011h 00
It's a Drama PodcastFamily Time. Perfect Peace or (Mega) Pressure??Every year is the same. October rolls around, and, without fail, the same futile conversation takes place. "Let's make a pact!" Me and Bri say cheerfully as we slurp on our pumpkin soup, "This Christmas, we will... Not go overboard on presents. After all, the holiday season is about being together, not scanning the presents like scavvy vultures to see who's spent the most. Hurray! Keep the meal nice and simple. No foo-fah for us. Turn off all devices. We will play board games and talk after dinner. Be like the Waltons. Go easy on the...
2022-12-3051 min
It's a Drama PodcastThe Ghost of Brian's Past...For years, Brian and I have disagreed over what Christmas morning should look like. What traditions we should pass down to our young children. Presents wrapped or unwrapped? Gifts given or hidden? Tree artificial or real? Mummy sloshed or sober? Decisions, decisions... In this week's Christmas special, we let three ghosts out of the bag...Take a skeleton out of the closet and treat you to a third reading of Liz's book. This is a snippet from Chapter one, where Liz introduces you to her kids and tells you why she threw everything in the...
2022-12-2140 minNZ Ahead Podcast037 - Cost of Living in NZ 2023Kia ora, and welcome back!
One of the most talked about topics within our private NZ AHEAD community Slack group is the cost of living. How much do things COST in New Zealand? How much can you expect to spend per month on groceries, petrol (or gas for those of you not in the UK!), internet, utilities, insurance, rates?
In this week's show, Brian and I share EXACTLY what it costs for a (greedy) family of four (practically two adults now) to live each month in NZ. We hope that you find this helpful. Enjoy!
2022-12-1144 min
It's a Drama PodcastNot YOU Again...The Pitfalls of Being Together 24/7Imagine travelling with your spouse for six whole months. Living together, working together, sleeping together. Skipping along the seashore holding hands. Discussing what brilliant ideas you can implement into your online businesses to generate even more cash. What joy. Laughing together. Planning together. Smooching below the stars...Never once saying "Why are you wearing THAT disgusting T-shirt again? I hate it. It's hideous." Or: "Oh, do me a favour will you and button it. Who do you think you are? My 'effing Mother?" No. Never saying that. Uh-uh. How To...
2022-10-1355 minNZ Ahead Podcast033 - What We Miss (And You Will Too) About New ZealandSome of you might know that Brian and I are currently in Europe on a road trip. We have been away from New Zealand for almost five months. And we miss it. Like mad.
Here are the things that we can't live without in our lives (or we certainly don't WANT to) and the things that you can expect to find once you move to Aotearoa.Sometimes you have to leave a place to realise how good it is...this show is evidence of that. This episode contains tears. Get your hankies ready...
2022-10-0930 min
It's a Drama PodcastShe's Gone. Was it a Secret or a Lie?Five months ago we picked up the little red car from England and drove it around Europe and the UK. And it was bliss. Pure heaven. Brian and I had the time of our lives. Just like Baby and Johnny black vest on the wet log. But I won't lie. It's been a bit stressful. The car thing I mean. As you might know, this little hatchback wasn't cheap (nineteen thousand pounds to be exact). She's a classic, you see. A little red vintage Peugeot 205 GTi that Bri bought for my birthday (let's not mention...
2022-09-2951 min
It's a Drama PodcastFeeling Emotional. The Next StepI can't quite believe it. For two years Brian has been secretly planning this mega trip to Europe. And now it's almost over. Europe has been every bit as wonderful as we hoped it would be. Just gorgeous. In case you're new to the show, let me give you a quick recap of what the past five months have looked like. The things you might have missed. We picked up a vintage car from the UK in May (that Brian purchased off the internet while he was still in New Zealand) We drove...
2022-09-2252 min
It's a Drama PodcastWhen Housesitting SUCKSNothing is perfect. Without fault, peachy keen, hunky dory. Not even housesitting. As much as Brian and I harp on about how wonderful our housesitting experience has been here in Tuscany, Italy (we have been housesitting in Porto Santo Stefano for the summer), there have to be some downsides. Right? Right. In this week's show, Brian and I will give you four reasons why Housesitting might NOT be for you. Four reasons why you might be better off in a hotel or at a campsite. (Don't forget what I said about...
2022-09-0538 minNZ Ahead Podcast031 - Renting a House in NZ. Some Hidden Things To Be Aware Of.If there's one subject that gets our NZ Slackers Community excited it's the topic of renting a house in New Zealand! There are so many things to consider after all.
Last week one of our members, Pricilla, asked a great question: What are the things I should look out for when renting/buying a house in New Zealand?
Now then...it just so happens that I know a man who knows a lot about all there is to know about renting a property in New Zealand...Perfect!Enjoy the valuable information that Brian...
2022-09-0453 min
It's a Drama PodcastDrenched, Bothered And BewilderedCiao, Bella and welcome once again to Porto Santo Stefano in Tuscany, Italy where Liz and Brian are (still) currently housesitting for Six. Whole. Weeks. I know. You don't have to tell them. They feel like that couple, Calvin and Zatera Spencer who won the lottery three times in one month. In this week's soggy Italian podcast episode you will discover: Why Italy came to a standstill for at least ten and a half hours. Why some women look SO cool in cow boots while Liz on the other hand looks...
2022-08-2735 min
It's a Drama PodcastItalian Men, Pigs and PigeonsThis week's show is brought to you from Tuscany in Italy. Brian and Liz's home for the next six weeks while they housesit a superb home with a friendly little cat. I know. Quids in or what? The thing with Italy is everyone thinks it is perfect. And it is. Of course, it is. I mean what's not to love about Italia? The buildings are beautiful, the weather is lovely, the people are gorgeous, and the food is divine... But what about those bloody pigeons? (why have the flying rats chosen THAT house...
2022-08-1539 minNZ Ahead Podcast026 - Kiwi Culture. What EXACTLY is it ??Last week, a member of our private community who lives in the US, attended an interview for a job in New Zealand (exciting!)
One of the questions that were in the interview preparation pack was:
"How might you describe the kiwi culture?"
In this week's show, Brian and I pass on the comments from other members in our NZ Ahead community and share with you what those who have been living in New Zealand for a while have observed about the Kiwi culture.
Connect with Liz, Brian and other f...
2022-06-2623 min
It's a Drama PodcastGreece? For a Month? How Much Does THAT Cost?Would I be wrong in guessing that at some time in your life you've dreamed of spending a few glorious weeks in Greece with your family? An idyllic Greek Island vacation. Have you spent time (sometimes hours) drooling at pictures on the internet of golden sand beaches and flat-roofed white houses that can only be found on an island in Greece somewhere in the middle of the Agean Sea? You and me both. I can't tell you how many times I have typed into Goggle 'what does it cost to spend a month...
2022-06-201h 08
It's a Drama PodcastHow We Afford To Travel The WorldIf we've heard it once, we've heard it a thousand times: How do you afford to travel the world? Are you rich? How do you afford to keep taking so much time off to travel? Why haven't you got a proper job? Ohhh...I cannot wait to share this episode with you! Never in my wildest dreams did I ever imagine that we would be a couple who could say that we have location independent jobs and get paid while travelling the world. Yet it seems that's exactly what we're doing. ...
2022-05-281h 10NZ Ahead Podcast017- Far Out!! Common NZ Ways That Will Leave You FlabbergastedConnect with Liz, Brian & Other FABULOUS like-minded adventurers by Joining our Private NZ Ahead Membership!
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2022-04-0229 min
NZ Ahead Podcast015- Americans Living in New Zealand. What The First 6 Months Are REALLY LikeConnect with Maile & Brian by Joining our Private NZ Ahead Membership!
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2022-03-0752 min
It's a Drama PodcastAmericans Living in New Zealand. What The First 6 Months Are REALLY LikeLiving in New Zealand. What The First 6 Months Were REALLY Like. In this week's show, we are happy to welcome back Maile and Brian! This American couple left the US almost six months ago to start a new life in Dunedin, New Zealand. They are happy with their decision (in fact, I have never met two people so in love with a country) but their journey certainly wasn't all plain sailing. Enjoy! Americans Living in New Zealand. The Highs (& The Lows). If you are moving to New Zealand from the USA...
2022-03-0352 min
NZ Ahead Podcast007- Living in Taranaki, New Zealand. 8 (Brutally Honest) Pros & ConsConnect with Liz, Brian & Other Fabulous Individulas by Joining our Private NZ Ahead Membership!
Are you Considering Moving To New Zealand and are desperate to know what life in New Zealand is (really) like? Do You LOVE New Zealand & dream of moving here one day?
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2022-01-1051 min
NZ Ahead Podcast005- Warning! Do NOT Say This in New Zealand!Connect with Liz, Brian & Others by Joining our Private NZ Ahead Membership!
Are you Considering Moving To New Zealand and are desperate to know what life in New Zealand is (really) like? Do You LOVE New Zealand & dream of moving here one day?
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2021-12-2731 min
It's a Drama Podcast2021 What a Year... Behind The Scenes With Liz & BrianThis is the last podcast of the year and we wanted to make it personal. So here we are! Behind the Scenes. In the bedroom. To be honest, we could have made this podcast very easy. We could have just sat there and said thank you over and over again. That would have summed up our feelings for you right now. But because we like to natter over cherries we also go into the things that scared us the most this year, how we tackled them and where we are now. Wherever you are in t...
2021-12-2325 min
NZ Ahead Podcast004- Is Christmas in NZ Better (Or will it always feel WEIRD?)Love New Zealand? We want you!!
Connect with Liz, Brian & Others by Joining our FABULOUS Private NZ Ahead Membership!
Are you Considering Moving To New Zealand and are desperate to know what life in New Zealand is (really) like? Do You LOVE New Zealand & dream of moving here one day?
Sign up HERE, and I will send you my FREE Moving to and Living in New Zealand Guide. A 5 Part Video Series!
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2021-12-2042 min
NZ Ahead Podcast001- Welcome to the NZ Ahead Podcast. Is New Zealand For You??Welcome! This is the very first episode of NZ Ahead, the one-stop podcast for moving to and living in New Zealand.
We are your hosts, Liz and Brian, a husband and wife who, along with our two children (Sonny and Tessa), moved to New Zealand from England in 2009.
We have travelled all over New Zealand but our home is in Taranaki, on the West Coast of the North Island. We live on top of a hill under a dormant volcano. We like to keep life interesting. Our favourite thing in the world (apart from red w...
2021-11-2937 min
It's a Drama PodcastLiving in Taranaki, New Zealand. 8 (Brutally Honest) Pros & ConsIn 2017, Taranaki, New Zealand was voted by The Lonely Planet as being the 2nd best region in the world to visit. Wow. That's a pretty big label—a lot to live up to. My family and I have lived in this region for twelve years and now consider ourselves Naki locals. As you can imagine, New Zealand has a lot of pros and cons and Taranaki is no different. Join Brian and I talk as we talk about what Taranaki is REALLY like, Enjoy! Would You Like To Join Our Pr...
2021-11-2250 min
It's a Drama PodcastWarning. Do NOT Say This in New Zealand!Regardless of whether you are moving to New Zealand or planning to visit when the borders open, there are a few crucial things you should know. Like what NOT to say in New Zealand. Brian and I thought it would be fun to share seven kiwi BIG no-no's in this week's show. That way, when you eventually get off the plane in Aotearoa, you can get on with the good stuff. Like making friends with hobbits and climbing snow-peaked mountains. Enjoy! Would You Like To Join Our Private New Zealand Community? Are you...
2021-10-2930 min
It's a Drama PodcastTypical New Zealand People. 4 Stereotypes (That May Be Getting Old)If I were asked to describe what typical New Zealand people are like, the last word that would come to mind would be 'rugged'. Yet, apparently, according to the people on the washing line, this is a label that goes hand in hand with the folks down under. In this weeks show, Brian and I thought it would be fun to take four of New Zealand's national stereotypes and discuss whether we found them to be true... Would You Like To Join Our Private New Zealand Community? Are you Considering Moving To New...
2021-10-1936 min
It's a Drama PodcastBehind The Scenes #6. Feeling Fear. Having CourageIt's on days like this that I tend to reminisce. Go back in my mind ten years to when Brian was working in his plumbing and heating business and I was at home with kids, doing my best to provide them with a rounded education. Through my rose-tinted glasses, I see a calm and harmonious family who had a regular wage popping through the door every week. A life where the mother felt no need to put herself onto Youtube and make big fat mistakes in front of the world. And then I take the...
2021-10-1236 min
It's a Drama PodcastSwapping America For New ZealandIf you are considering moving to New Zealand from the US then you will love this week's show. Two weeks ago, our guests found themselves leaving America for good to start a new life down under. And it wasn't easy for them. Moving away from family, selling your home and giving away possessions all comes with a big emotional price tag. Would You Like To Join Our Private New Zealand Community? Are you Considering Moving To New Zealand and are desperate to know what life in New Zealand is (really) like? Do You...
2021-07-3047 min
It's a Drama Podcast7 Things That Scared Us Most About Moving To New ZealandMoving to New Zealand is a BIG scary decision and no matter how much stuff you research on the internet, your fears will never be totally soothed. Not until you arrive on kiwi soil and start getting on with your life. In this week's podcast episode Brian and I discuss what we worried about most about leaving the UK to live in New Zealand (& reveal whether those fears were justified). Would You Like To Join Our New Zealand Community? Are You Considering Moving To New Zealand? Do you wonder...
2021-01-2036 min
It's a Drama Podcast2020. How Was It For You Darling??The last podcast episode of 2020! And what a year...because I am a nosey parker who likes to know everything about everyone I thought you might appreciate it if Brian and I opened up and shared with you what 2020 has been like for us. A husband and wife living with two teenagers down here in New Zealand. Would You Like To Join Our New Zealand Community? Are You Considering Moving To New Zealand? Do you wonder what life in New Zealand is (really) like? Do You LOVE...
2020-12-071h 06
It's a Drama PodcastHow to Work From Home And Get Stuff DoneIt seems as though most of the world are working from home right now, so in this post and podcast, we wanted to share some tips on how to be more productive. How to get stuff done. So that you don't sit in your pyjamas all day, stroking the cat and staring at the countdown timer on the tumble drier. Working From Home Working from home might be a completely new experience for you. It certainly is for Brian (my husband) and I. Brian was a tradie...
2020-11-1840 min
It's a Drama PodcastWine O'Clock. What's on Top? Liz & Brian Discuss: Why You Need Time Alone?This week's podcast is brought to you by me (Liz) and my husband Brian. It is brought to you with love. And with wine and with sushi. This is a different kind of podcast format from any other that we've done in the past (and, I won't lie, it was slightly scarier). Brain and I will talk about what's on top for us right now. As parents. As husband and wife. As friends. What share we are loving, what are we struggling with, and how we are dealing with both.
2020-07-0631 min