It's a Drama Podcast

After almost two and a half years, I am almost ready to publish my first book. That book is called The Travel Bog Diaries. It is made up of hilarious short stories of what it was REALLY like to travel the world with two phone-addicted teenagers and a husband with an acid reflux problem…That book is my baby. Real. Raw. Honest. Funny and tender.

The biggest fear that I had to overcome when going ahead with this book (I self-published) was the book cover. I knew what I wanted, and let's just say... my final choice was very...real.

I knew when I designed the cover that it was exactly what was needed to introduce this book. It sums up the book perfectly. Perfectly imperfect. Still, I have never felt so vulnerable, terrified or exposed in all of my life.

This behind-the-scenes podcast shares that process and explains why I had to leave myself open and vulnerable in order to remain true to myself and my readers.

Enjoy!

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We LOVE Housesitting. Want to Try it too?

If you have been following this podcast for a while, then you will know that last year we spent six months in Europe and Asia. While we were there, we did a lot of housesitting. We are constantly asked how we did this and if we can share the website that we used. So here it is:

The initial 'looking part' is free. You can oggle all of the beautiful houses around the world that are waiting for YOU to look after them. Take a sneak peek here! (As I say, looking is completely free, so gander to your heart's content).

Then, if you are serious about using Housesitting as a tool to travel the world for free (as we do), you can use my exclusive discount code to save yourself 20% by Clicking here.

Still not sure about paying for a Housesitting membership? Remember that the cost of a yearly membership (approx $80 using the discount code above) will be paid back (and more) on the first housesitting night. It really is that simple!

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Fess up.

Hot, sweaty MESS.

Time to confess.

When does it happen? When do you turn into a dithering, hot, sweaty, prickly fuss-bag who shakes and quivers because she has misplaced her sunglasses? Even though it's pitch black outside. And freezing cold. And winter.

In this week's hilarious episode, Liz shares about her recent disastrous trip to the capital of New Zealand to see her daughter, Brian talks dirty jeans, and they both let you in on a couple of secret confessions...

PLUS! Liz reads another snippet from her soon-to-released book (not long now, hoping for mid-May). Sit back, get ready to giggle and...

Enjoy!

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We LOVE Housesitting. Want to Try it too?

If you have been following this podcast for a while, then you will know that last year we spent six months in Europe and Asia. While we were there, we did a lot of housesitting. We are constantly asked how we did this and if we can share the website that we used. So here it is:

The initial 'looking part' is free. You can oggle all of the beautiful houses around the world that are waiting for YOU to look after them. Take a sneak peek here! (As I say, looking is completely free, so gander to your heart's content).

Then, if you are serious about using Housesitting as a tool to travel the world for free (as we do), you can use my exclusive discount code to save yourself 20% by Clicking here.

Still not sure about paying for a Housesitting membership? Remember that the cost of a yearly membership (approx $80 using the discount code above) will be paid back (and more) on the first housesitting night. It really is that simple!

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This week, Liz confesses a few massage secrets, Brian blows the cover on a bloke named Dave (who doesn't live in Gisborne) and the word on all lips this week is open-wide and twisted...

PLUS! Liz reads another snippet from her soon-to-released book (not long now, hoping for mid-May). Sit back, get ready to giggle and...

Enjoy!

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We LOVE Housesitting. Want to Try it too?

If you have been following this podcast for a while, then you will know that last year we spent six months in Europe and Asia. While we were there, we did a lot of housesitting. We are constantly asked how we did this and if we can share the website that we used. So here it is:

The initial 'looking part' is free. You can oggle all of the beautiful houses around the world that are waiting for YOU to look after them. Take a sneak peek here! (As I say, looking is completely free, so gander to your heart's content).

Then, if you are serious about using Housesitting as a tool to travel the world for free (as we do), you can use my exclusive discount code to save yourself 20% by Clicking here.

Still not sure about paying for a Housesitting membership? Remember that the cost of a yearly membership (approx $80 using the discount code above) will be paid back (and more) on the first housesitting night. It really is that simple!

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Last week it happened. I finally met someone who knows more than Bri, is more patient than Bri, is quicker than Bri...and to make things even weirder, they both have an 'i" in their name...

Sit back, and enjoy the show. This week, other than talking about Brian's replacement, we discuss the dog peeing on the carpet (and what we are going to do about it), Liz lets go of a few facts about a country that Brian had NO idea about.

Liz reads another snippet from her soon-to-released book. PLUS! You (the listener) are offered an exclusive FREE never-seen-before bonus gift of Liz reading her first chapter to you in video. Listen to find out more, and then sign up HERE for your secret, exclusive video!

And FINALLY....

Liz reveals the TITLE of her soon-to-be-released BOOK! Woo HOO!!

Enjoy!

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We LOVE Housesitting. Want to Try it too?

If you have been following this podcast for a while, then you will know that we have just returned for six months in Europe and Asia. While we were there, we did a lot of housesitting. We are constantly asked how we did this and if we can share the website that we used. So here it is:

The initial 'looking part' is free. You can oggle all of the beautiful houses around the world that are waiting for YOU to look after them. Take a sneak peek here! (As I say, looking is completely free, so gander to your heart's content).

Then, if you are serious about using Housesitting as a tool to travel the world for free (as we do), you can use my exclusive discount code to save yourself 20% by Clicking here.

Still not sure about paying for a Housesitting membership? Remember that the cost of a yearly membership (approx $80 using the discount code above) will be paid back (and more) on the first housesitting night. It really is that simple!

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Elon's stars, tinternet, and putting yourself out ther for all the world to see...That's what Liz and Bri want to chat with you about today! So grab yourself a cuppa or a glass of wine and settle down!

Plus! Liz reads another snippet from her soon-to-released book. PLUS! You (the listener) are offered an exclusive FREE never-seen-before bonus gift of Liz reading her first chapter to you in video. Listen to find out more and then sign up HERE for your secret, exclusive video!

Enjoy!

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Sign up for the Front Row Newsletter and receive your exclusive FREE never-seen-before bonus gift video of Liz reading the first chapter of her book to YOU!

You will also receive up-to-date behind-the-scenes information about the book and be the first to know about the release!

Sign up here, and let me entertain you!

We LOVE Housesitting. Want to Try it too?

If you have been following this podcast for a while, then you will know that we have just returned for six months in Europe and Asia. While we were there, we did a lot of housesitting. We are constantly asked how we did this and if we can share the website that we used. So here it is:

The initial 'looking part' is free. You can oggle all of the beautiful houses around the world that are waiting for YOU to look after them. Take a sneak peek here! (As I say, looking is completely free, so gander to your heart's content).

Then, if you are serious about using Housesitting as a tool to travel the world for free (as we do), you can use my exclusive discount code to save yourself 20% by Clicking here.

Still not sure about paying for a Housesitting membership? Remember that the cost of a yearly membership (approx $80 using the discount code above) will be paid back (and more) on the first housesitting night. It really is that simple!

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Our daughter Tessa. Behind The Scenes.

Is This Too Graphic??

A Ruthless Response

The Harsh Realities of Returning Home

It's scary, but it's done

Tossing and Turning in Thailand

She's Gone. was it a SECRET or a LIE?

Feeling Emotional. The Next Step.

Italian Men Pigs, And Pigeons

Drenched, Bothered And Bewildered

Travel The World For FREE. All About Housesitting

We're Leaving New Zealand.

Why I'm Terrified to Travel.

How We Afford To Travel the World

Greece?? For a Month?? How Much Does THAT Cost??

Up, Down And BUST

England, We Love You...Sort Of

You'd think after practicing for almost twenty-two years, me and Bri would have this parenting lark off to a tee by now.

But no. Once again, here we are asking if anyone else finds this tremendously-rewarding-but-hardy-pardy-pig-in-a-pokie-head-buttingly-difficult thing hard to navigate.

Blub, slurp, burp. Well? Do you?

We've had a right old weekend, me and Bri. What should have been a celebration ended up being a bit of a three-way counseling session. The only positive was there was lots of alcohol...

In this week's show, we talk about the struggles and triumphs of being a parent to young adults, drinking far too much wine, and Liz reads the very first yet-to-be-heard introduction of her soon-to-released book. PLUS! you (the listener) are offered an exclusive FREE never-seen-before bonus gift of Liz reading her first chapter to you in video. Listen to find out more and then sign up HERE for your secret, exclusive video!

Enjoy!

PS: Don't forget! If you would like to hear a podcast episode where Brian interviews Liz about the writing of this book, (struggles, ups, downs, inspiration, etc.) Email Liz at [email protected] with "Talk about the book!" in the subject matter.

Thank you so much for your wonderful support.

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Welcome back!

Regular listeners to this show will already know all about Brian's little problem. His closet obsession.

If you are new to the show (welcome!) and you aren't aware of what we're talking about, fear not; you soon will.

In this weeks show, we talk about Brian's inherited hindrance, rearing cattle and putting yourself out on social media when it terrifies the heebie-jeebies out of you...

Enjoy!

PS: Don't forget! If you would like Liz to continue reading snippets of her book, then email her at [email protected] with "keep reading the book!" in the subject matter. Thank you so much for your wonderful support.

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Edits, publishing and marketing...I want to share the lot. Every detail of this rollercoaster with YOU! Be the first to know about the release! be the first to hear about the AUDIO version!

Sign up here, and let's go on this journey together for the next few weeks!

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More Brilliant Podcast Episodes From It's a Drama:

Our daughter Tessa. Behind The Scenes.

Is This Too Graphic??

A Ruthless Response

The Harsh Realities of Returning Home

It's scary, but it's done

Tossing and Turning in Thailand

She's Gone. was it a SECRET or a LIE?

Feeling Emotional. The Next Step.

Italian Men Pigs, And Pigeons

Drenched, Bothered And Bewildered

Travel The World For FREE. All About Housesitting

We're Leaving New Zealand.

Why I'm Terrified to Travel.

How We Afford To Travel the World

Greece?? For a Month?? How Much Does THAT Cost??

Up, Down And BUST

England We Love You...Sort Of

We need your help. Or at least one of us does.

As you may remember, Liz's book is currently with the editor. The nice one with the blonde hair.

Last week the editor sent back the first two chapters. Full of edits. These edits were accompanied by an email that said, "these edits are suggestions. This is your book. You get to say what stays or goes".

I told you she was nice.

The trouble is, there's a problem. A big problem. Something that Liz never anticipated when she so cockily employed a professional editor...

Liz is a recovering people pleaser. Actually, that's a lie. She hasn't recovered yet. She's still in the acceptance phase.

So our question to you, lovely listener, is this:

Does what I read out in this episode offend you? Is it too graphic? Or does this slightly sick-but-still-funny attempt at humour tickle you?

We would love to know. Email Liz at [email protected] or Brian at [email protected]

Thank you, and enjoy!!

Sign up for The FRONT ROW NEWSLETTER (It's free!)

Sign up for the Front Row Newsletter and get every detail as it emerges about Liz's upcoming book!

Edits, publishing and marketing...I want to share the lot. Every detail of this rollercoaster with YOU! Be the first to know about the release! be the first to hear about the AUDIO version!

Sign up here, and let's go on this journey together for the next few weeks!

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More Brilliant Podcast Episodes From It's a Drama:

A Ruthless Response

The Harsh Realities of Returning Home

It's scary, but it's done

Tossing and Turning in Thailand

She's Gone. was it a SECRET or a LIE?

Feeling Emotional. The Next Step.

Italian Men Pigs, And Pigeons

Drenched, Bothered And Bewildered

Travel The World For FREE. All About Housesitting

We're Leaving New Zealand.

Why I'm Terrified to Travel.

How We Afford To Travel the World

Greece?? For a Month?? How Much Does THAT Cost??

Up, Down And BUST

England We Love You...Sort Of

Tessa is our daughter. She is 18. In two days' time, she will leave me, Brian and her older brother (and the home where she grew up) to start a new life in Wellington, the capital city of New Zealand. Alone. Brian and I will officially be empty nesters.

Regular listeners to our podcast will know the effect this huge transition has had on us. Especially me. These past few months have been tough.

I always imagined that when the time came for my kids to leave home, I would be this super cool, open, liberal, go-with-the-flow parent. One who relished the opportunity of having the house to herself so she could indulge in some grown-up, mature stuff with her husband.

But no. The opposite is true (Sorry, Bri). I'm clinging to those apron strings so tightly that the poor girl can't go to the bathroom without me trailing behind her...

In this week's behind-the-scenes episode, you will be treated to something very rare. A one-to-one in-depth talk between me and my daughter. In it, she shares every thought going through her lovely head as she makes this big transition into adulthood. Enjoy.

PS: Enjoyed the show? Email me at [email protected] and let me know! I will pass any messages on to Tessa

Liz's Book Update

The manuscript is currently with the editor. I need to get a cover design, think of a title and then... voila! It should be ready to release in March 2023! Keep listening for more sneaky peaks, and I will let you know when you are able to pre-order! Remember, you can email me at [email protected] if you would like to know more about the book.

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A Ruthless Response

The Harsh Realities of Returning Home

It's scary, but it's done

Tossing and Turning in Thailand

She's Gone. was it a SECRET or a LIE?

Feeling Emotional. The Next Step.

Bummer: Noun. 1. An unpleasant situation. 2. A Traveler. 3. A motherless calf. 4. A fouler.

We make lots of bloopers on this podcast. Say embarrassing things that make the other person's jaw drop. Sometimes we edit these blunders out, but most of the time, we leave them in. I'd like to tell you that this is because we are transparent and real. Authentic and vulnerable. But the truth is, we're lazy. Editing takes ages. Hours, sometimes. There's no WAY Bri can spend that much time fine-tuning our conversations and turning them into something kind and intelligent. Not when the hedges need trimming.

Take this week's episode, for example. Here is part of the conversation that Liz and Brian have about a certain man-eater that took a fancy to Brian in Paris:

Liz: "She fancied you...No sooner were we on the road than she sent you that Whatsapp message."

Bri: "She was just being nice"

Liz: "Yeah...but she didn't know that you would be reading her message from the front of the car, did she? You with your smelly bum..."

I know. How cruel. A (just for the record) totally untrue. Lies. All of it. Honest.

In this week's episode, Liz and Brian talk about...

Brian's emotional state.

The reality (and horribleness) of being empty nesters.

The fancy pants flirt.

Toilet troubles.

And Liz will continue to read the (unedited, yet-to-be-released) snippet from Chapter one of her new book!

Links Mentioned in The Show:

Podcast episodes:

Struggling

Family Time. Perfect Peace or MEGA Pressure??

A Ruthless Response (including pt 1 of Liz's book)

The Ghost of Brian's Past (including pt 2 of Liz's book)

Liz's Book Update

The manuscript is currently with the editor. I need to get a cover design, think of a title and then... voila! It should be ready to release in March 2023! Keep listening for more sneaky peaks, and I will let you know when you are able to pre-order! Remember, you can email me at [email protected] if you would like to know more about the book.

My Newsletter

Sign up HERE, and I will send you my free weekly newsletter.

It is filled with nothing but goodness, laughter and thought-provoking stuff. You will love it. But be warned. Sometimes I cry and drink wine while I'm writing. All at the same time. If that sounds like your sort of thing, then sign up here, and we will be lifelong friends.

We LOVE Housesitting. Want to Try it too?

If you have been following this podcast for a while, then you will know that we have just returned for six months in Europe and Asia. While we were there, we did a lot of housesitting. We are constantly asked how we did this and if we can share the website that we used. So here it is:

The initial 'looking part' is free. You can oggle all of the beautiful houses around the world that are waiting for YOU to look after them. Take a sneak peek here! (As I say, looking is completely free, so gander to your heart's content).

Then, if you are serious about using Housesitting as a tool to travel the world for free (as we do), then sign up to Trusted Housesitters HERE and use Code: SITTERLIZ to get your 20% discount!

Still not sure about paying for a Housesitting membership? Remember that the cost of a yearly membership (approx $80 using the discount code above) will be paid back (and more) on the first housesitting night. It really is that simple!

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More Brilliant Podcast Episodes From It's a Drama:

A Ruthless Response

The Harsh Realities of Returning Home

It's scary, but it's done

Tossing and Turning in Thailand

She's Gone. was it a SECRET or a LIE?

Feeling Emotional. The Next Step.

Italian Men Pigs, And Pigeons

Drenched, Bothered And Bewildered

Travel The World For FREE. All About Housesitting

We're Leaving New Zealand.

Why I'm Terrified to Travel.

How We Afford To Travel the World

Greece?? For a Month?? How Much Does THAT Cost??

Up, Down And BUST

England We Love You...Sort Of