A place won't make you happy

A place won't make you happy

Author: Liz Deacle and Brian Deacle October 9, 2025 Duration: 1:22:18

it'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 who has ever felt a little lost, is redefining "home" after a loss, or is simply wondering how to find pockets of light and purpose right where they are.

We hope you enjoy this raw, real, and uplifting walk through the beautiful English countryside with us (and sorry in advance for needing a loo break and also the marriage spats as we go on our merry way...how embarrassing...??!!)

Thank you, as always, for being here with us.

You are what makes this podcast so special.

My heart beats with yours.

Kia Kaha.

Liz and Brian x

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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: en-us Episodes: 100

It's a Drama Podcast
Podcast Episodes
We came to Canada to feel happy (did it work?) [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 45:14
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 t…
Farewell. We're leaving New Zealand (and going to...?) [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 49:00
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,…
People who make you feel better [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 41:42
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 good to be back in New Zealand. Three things happened to us last week that…
(more) Unwanted news [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 13:41
We thought the sad news was over. Had floated away like water under a bridge. Babble, babble, babble. Brook, brook, brook. No more crying into a microphone. No more looking worried. No more sorrowful recalls. But no. I'm…
Life in NZ | Too good to be true? [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 37:52
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 thi…
We're in Fiji (and it's NOT what we thought) [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 40:09
So this is the BEST Island in Fiji? Today's episode is brought to you ON LOCATION. We are IN Fijji. Actually there. With the plan trees and everything. I've always wanted to say that. "On location". It reminds me of Judi…
Fiji Wedding Party, here we come... [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 33:39
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 pa…
Liz Meets Her Hero Author. Here's What Happened [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:01:59
I am a huge fan of this week's guest. Rachael Herron is a best-selling author who not only moved from the United States to New Zealand with her wife, but she then went on to write a book about it! I have followed Rachael…
The Book I'm Scared to Write [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:10:07
Feeling 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. N…
Having a Public Panic Attack [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 38:40
What'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…