Why We Choose Risk Over Comfort + Financial Sescurity | Life Lessons That Loss Has Taught U

Why We Choose Risk Over Comfort + Financial Sescurity | Life Lessons That Loss Has Taught U

Author: Liz Deacle and Brian Deacle February 3, 2026 Duration: 45:11

Last week, we received a comment on the podcast that said, "We would love to do what you are doing, but it seems too risky".

In today's episode, we would like to address that comment and share a few life lessons grief has taught us.
We would like to pass on the reason we travel the world, (even though we still have a big mortgage). 

This is why we do what we do. This is how we do it.
We hope our words bring you clarity and inspiration.

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Links mentioned in the show:

Liz's new 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. The book 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) via my website: www.elizabethdeacle.com

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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: 100

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