How's Life Alone? Tessa. (Behind The Scenes)

How's Life Alone? Tessa. (Behind The Scenes)

Author: Liz Deacle and Brian Deacle September 19, 2023 Duration: 1:10:14

This week's podcast is a behind-the-scenes chat with Liz and her daughter, Tessa.

Tessa (19) is a regular guest on the podcast. Since her last visit, she has flown the nest to start a new life alone in the capital city of New Zealand, Wellington.

As is often the case with life, things don't always turn out as we expect them to. We don't feel the way we anticipate. Life throws us challenges, and although they are necessary for us to grow, new experiences aren't always easy or pleasant.

And that's why we wanted to share this conversation.

I asked Tessa to come to the microphone and share what life has been like moving away and living alone for the first time.

We know that many of you listening to this podcast have kids, and we hope by sharing what Tessa feels (and her experiences), you will resonate, and it will help in some small way. 

Sit back, pour yourself something nice and join this intimate conversation between mother and daughter. 

(Click the website link to see the photos. You can also leave a comment and say hi!)

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Other Behind The Scenes Podcasts with Tessa (and Sonny):

Tessa at 17. (Behind the scenes)

Our Daughter Tessa. Time to Leave Home (Behind The Scenes)

Tessa. Quitting Education. (Behind The Scenes).

Sonny at 20. (Behind The Scenes)

 

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You can email us at liz@itsadrama.com  or brian@itsadrama.com and let me know where you are listening from and what you thought of the show!

 


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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