We Moved Our Family to CANADA for Winter. Our Honest Thoughts a Week in...

We Moved Our Family to CANADA for Winter. Our Honest Thoughts a Week in...

Author: Liz Deacle and Brian Deacle January 22, 2026 Duration: 56:55

Brian and Liz, husband and wife, are in British Columbia, CANADA.

They have packed their bags and, along with their two young adult kids, have embarked on a huge adventure: Housesitting for 3 months in British Columbia, CANADA.

Join them today as they share their first impressions of returning to Canada with their kids and take you on a stroll through their very beautiful BC neighbourhood to spill the beans on:

The surprise of Calgary

Their kids spending the night with a homeless person

Being locked out in the cold

Driving in Canada and feeling out of control

The importance of TRUST

Fearing death constantly.

Why two Canadians are letting us stay in their million-dollar house for free

Tess feeling homesick for a home we don't have

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With all love and gentleness always,

Kia Kaha

Liz and Brian xx

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Liz's new book: You Won't Just Cry When They Die: Love, Loss and the Heartbreaking Reality of Grief

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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

It's a Drama Podcast
Podcast Episodes
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Stuck in Greece. 6 weeks in and This Happens [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:00:52
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Living in Greece has changed a few things [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 43:25
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We're on a Greek Island...Let's Talk [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 57:53
Today, we come from Paros, Greece (one of our favourite places on earth) with an overdue catch-up and update. On everything. And a few stories thrown in for good measure. Liz and Brian xx Links mentioned in the show: 🇳🇿…
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Duration: 1:19:05
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Back in New Zealand. To face the Music. [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 52:26
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