2020. How Was It For You Darling??

2020. How Was It For You Darling??

Author: Liz Deacle and Brian Deacle December 7, 2020 Duration: 1:06:41

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.

 

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The Big Take-Aways From 2020

How a normal family of four adapted to lockdown in New Zealand. The pros and cons

Dealing with the plummeting mental health of our teenage daughter

Realising that more is not best. How (and why) Brian left his $$$ job to plough on with our online venture

The ways in which we dealt (and always seem to deal) with family unrest

Creating online businesses, changing your life and being brave enough to take a different direction when you're 57 (and quite honestly feel knackered). 

Why moving forwards or even sideways is far better than sitting still or going backwards

Links Mentioned in This Weeks Episode

Visiting New Zealand from America  (Mark, Brian's cousin from New York tells us what his initial impression of New Zealand are). 

Staying positive in lockdown (Our family discussion on things we were trying to put into place to get through lockdown)

Homeschooling and working. How to juggle both

Unplugging. 7 Simple ways to snatch back time

Glamping in New Zealand  (When Brian and I desperately needed some time alone)

Christmas in New Zealand. Wonderfull or weird?

The Free 5 Day Video Guide To Life in New Zealand  (the free version of the video guide we talk about)

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You might think from the title It's a Drama Podcast that you're in for some heavy theatrics, but it's actually the opposite. Hosted by world traveller and best-selling comedy author Liz Deacle alongside her husband Brian, this is a space for the gloriously unfiltered and often hilarious conversations that happen between two people sharing a life and a suitcase. Each episode feels like pulling up a chair at their kitchen table, where the topics roam freely from travel mishaps and cultural observations to the everyday dramas of family, food, and navigating the second half of life with a sense of humor. Liz and Brian’s candid dynamic is the heart of the podcast, offering a blend of laughter and genuine honesty that makes the personal feel universal. You’ll find yourself in the middle of stories that are both frank and funny, often accompanied by the clink of a wine glass and the admission that adulthood isn't always a dignified affair. It’s less about destination and more about the messy, joyful, and relatable journey, making this a uniquely comforting listen for anyone who appreciates real conversation served with a generous side of comedy.
Author: Language: English Episodes: 234

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