Love, loss and the heartbreaking reality of grief

Love, loss and the heartbreaking reality of grief

Author: Liz Deacle and Brian Deacle December 10, 2025 Duration: 59:54

Find out more about Liz's new book: You Won't Just Cry When They Die: Love, loss and the heartbreaking reality of grief

This is one of those rare conversations between a husband and wife that feels too private and vulnerable to share publicly. 

But share we will

because I know that there is someone out there who needs to hear these words. And so I dedicate this podcast episode to you. 

Today, Brian interviews Liz about her newly released book: You Won't Just. Cry When They Die: Love, loss and the heartbreaking reality of grief.

If you are struggling and hurting right now, please know you are not alone. I wrote this little book to be a gentle companion, to help you survive, cope, and begin to heal when your whole world falls apart.

Just as mine did.

My heart beats with yours.

 Always Kia Kaha

Liz and Brian xxxx

Links:

Liz's book: You Won't Just Cry When They Die is available to purchase at all major online bookstores. 

To support my work directly as an independent author, you can purchase all formats (hardback, e-book, audiobook) by going to my website Elizabeth Deacle

Thank you.

 

 


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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