Greece Changed Us — Here's Why We Don't Want to Leave

Greece Changed Us — Here's Why We Don't Want to Leave

Author: Liz Deacle and Brian Deacle August 18, 2025 Duration: 40:13

We've been MARRIED for thirty-odd years. This year, after a huge family loss, we took our young adult kids and spent the summer in Greece. Here's how it went.

Our summer in Greece has come to an end, and we don't want to leave.

Greece has done wonders for our family, our marriage, my healing, Sonny's income, and our waistline. All have grown. 

Here's what we have loved, what we'll miss and what we are nervous about facing in England. 

Thank you so very much for being here with us. 

Yours, forever grateful

Liz and Brian, husband and wife. 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.
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