Wrong. Wrong. And wrong again. You’d think that I’d have learned by now. I’ve had fifty-three years to practice, after all. But no. Still, I make the mistake of thinking that to make things ‘better’ and ‘easier’, I must look outside of myself. Go far afield. Spend a ton of money and wrap my mum and me up in cashmere rugs, then sit alongside Rose and Kathy Bates in first class on the Titanic. Way off, Liz. Not even close. This week’s podcast update is brought to you with love, tenderness and gratitude. And a few tears. We wanted to share three things that happened to us in the past few wee ..read more

We started using TrustedHousesitters when we began travelling as a family five years ago. After twenty-seven housesits and a wealth of wonderful travel memories, I thought it was finally time to share an honest review of Trusted Housesitters. It’d be rude not to.    This post contains affiliate links. They cost you nothing, but we make a small commission. Please see our Disclaimer page for more details.   Why Housesitting? (Especially with kids?!)       A few years ago,  my husband and I decided to leave everything behind for a year and travel the world wi ..read more

Another behind-the-scenes podcast where Liz and Brian share their decision to discuss such personal details about their marriage and life in public (including talking about Liz’s mum, who was recently diagnosed with terminal cancer). The couple talks about how their family is (trying) to navigate the “new normal”, addressing guilt, wrestling with emotions and lastly, the importance of not assuming to know what others are thinking or feeling. You never know. Not ever. If you doubt this statement, just remember what I told you about the Spitfire. This podcast is my and Brian’s outlet: our escape ..read more

This week is a behind-the-scenes podcast where Liz explains why she shared a very personal journal entry with three thousand people and the outcome of doing so.     This post may contain affiliate links. They cost you nothing, but we make a small commission. If you would like me to explain it further, please visit our disclaimer page.     Links mentioned in the show: If you aren’t yet signed up for Liz’s Front Row newsletter and would like to receive weekly emails, including the email that Liz and Brian talked about in today’s episode, email Liz at liz@itsadrama.com, and s ..read more

Yesterday, Liz experienced floatation therapy. Spent the day floating in a tank of salt water. Alone. No lights. No sounds. No Bri. This week, the couple discuss the experience and Brian voices his very strong opinions on ‘Crotch Eye-balling’ and other weird and wonderful alternative therapies. Sit back, nod, relate, and giggle while the couple talks about whacky stress relief, disastrous Greek hotels, and listener holiday laments. Enjoy! We want to hear from you! Drop us a comment below or email liz@itsadrama and let us know what alternative therapy you have experienced! How was it??  &n ..read more

In this week’s podcast, Liz shares a recent scary memory loss experience on her solo vacation in New Zealand, Brian gets jealous about a bloke named Bernaaard, and the husband and wife couple explores why people love to visit swanky-pants places but are always too embarrassed to complain when they are treated badly… Enjoy!       This post may contain affiliate links. They cost you nothing, but we make a small commission. If you would like me to explain it further, please visit our disclaimer page.   Links mentioned in the show: Sign up for Liz’s FREE newsletter, The Front ..read more

In this week’s show, Liz and Brian dive into the world of negative reviews and comments. Brian shares a lifelong criticism, and Liz is irked by her husband spending their millions without asking…   Enjoy!       This post may contain affiliate links. They cost you nothing, but we make a small commission. If you would like me to explain it further, please visit our disclaimer page.   Links mentioned in the show: You can very kindly REVIEW Liz’s Book HERE! Sign up for Liz’s FREE newsletter, The Front Row, now! Get Liz’s book, THE TRAVEL BOG DIARIES? (now available ..read more

I don’t know about you, but I get the feeling that people are ready for a change. I’m not sure what that collective “change” is, but I know there is one. I can feel it. Deep in my bones. Under the bits of orangey, saggy flesh. In this week’s podcast, as well as bringing you bang up-to-date with what’s been going on in the the world of La Deacles, we wanted to share a few personal “ins”. Ins for 2024. My ‘ins’ are deep and meaningful. Brian’s are…well …they’re… very Brianish. All this to say, this week’s show is blinkin’ hilarious.  Enjoy!       This post may contain affilia ..read more

Have you ever had a conversation with someone and then beat yourself up for days (or years) because you were convinced you said something rude or inappropriate? In this week’s podcast, Liz and Brian talk about distorted marriage memories, Liz roasts Brian with a Mandella Effect quiz, and together they try out some proven America conversation starters in an attempt to stop being so sodding anti-social.       This post may contain affiliate links. They cost you nothing, but we make a small commission. If you would like me to explain it further, please visit our disclaimer page ..read more

There you are. All set to go. Confident in your abilities (well, at least feigning confidence – and that counts for something), excited to tell the world of your plans to homeschool. And then bang. You find yourself up against a big unfriendly wall of resistance from someone who you love. (If it makes you feel better, I don’t know of any homeschoolers who began their journey with every member of their family circle onboard). Certainly not me.   Dealing With Anti-homeschooling Family Members    I remember being both nervous and excited about disclosing to my Father-in-law that we ..read more