Leaving your husband to spend a month in PARIS. Not what I expected (at all)

Leaving your husband to spend a month in PARIS. Not what I expected (at all)

Author: Liz Deacle and Brian Deacle July 13, 2025 Duration: 1:45:01

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 trip. About finding yourself alone with yourself and having time to face up to feelings you've been trying to push down.

Thank you so much for lending us your ear. And thank you for finding us and for staying around. I hope this helps you in some small way ❤️

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: 50

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Duration: 43:25
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