Leaving your husband to spend a month in PARIS. Not what I expected (at all)
Release Date: 07/13/2025
The Verdict. Back to New Zealand. Or Not.
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Brian and Liz, husband and wife, have rented their New Zealand home for another year so they can continue their nomadic lifestyle around the world. Last week, we shared an awkward (but real) conversation about our conflicting opinions on whether we should return home to New Zealand to do the handover. We finally reached a decision, and today we want to share it with you. With all our love and gratitude from BC, Canada, Kia Kaha, Liz and Brian x Links mentioned in the show: 🇳🇿 LOVE NEW ZEALAND and want to know what life is like there? SIGN UP for our FREE . We will share 5 short videos...
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Return to New Zealand. Or Not.
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We held off sharing this episode. It's one of those uncomfortable (but real) conversations that married couples have when they need to get something sorted, but they can't seem to agree. These conversations usually happen in private. But. We strive to keep things real and remain honest with you on this podcast. So here we are. Awkwardness and all. Thank you for being part of this community. Of this journey. For making us feel brave enough to share not just the ups and the laughs and the funny stories, but the downs, the tears and the sweaty-palmed conversations. Conversations like this one. We...
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Parenting Young Adult Kids: Here's What Happened Last Night
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Canada. You did it
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We're bringing you this podcast episode from a frozen lake in the Canadian Rockies. British Columbia, Canada. Something happened last week that floored us. Literally. Something that we've waited 30 years to see. We love you. Thank you for your gorgeous support. If you would like to show us some love, you can do so by leaving us a review wherever you listen to this podcast. It would also be wonderful if you shared this episode with a friend. Kia Kaha, Liz and Brian x Links mentioned in the show: 🇳🇿 LOVE NEW ZEALAND and want to know what life is like there? SIGN UP for our...
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When Home Hurts More Than it Heals
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Why We Choose Risk Over Comfort + Financial Sescurity | Life Lessons That Loss Has Taught U
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We Moved Our Family to CANADA for Winter. Our Honest Thoughts a Week in...
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We were wrong about America
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First impressions of America. A month in, here's what we think
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Suffering from loss? We see you. Liz's new book is here: Brian and Liz, husband and wife, are in Colorado, USA. Join them today as they share their first impressions of the USA and take you on a stroll through their (very American) neighbourhood to chat to you about : Their young adult kids experiencing their first-ever "night out on the town" in America Why Brian was pulled over and questioned at the airport by American customs Liz's big mistake with the release of her new book Scoring a big break with a hire car First impressions that Americans find normal (but are blowing Liz's...
info_outlineLiz left her husband Brian and went off to spend a month in Paris with her daughter. The dream Paris trip.
As is often the case, things went in the opposite direction from what she expected. Not in a bad way, though, in fact, things went in a very good way.
Her time in Paris brought up thoughts and feelings around the grief of losing both parents. Feelings she thought (hoped) had been resolved.
Not so. Very much not so.
This week, we want to talk to you about Liz's Paris trip. About finding yourself alone with yourself and having time to face up to feelings you've been trying to push down.
Thank you so much for lending us your ear. And thank you for finding us and for staying around. I hope this helps you in some small way ❤️
My heart beats with yours.
Kia Kaha.
Liz and Brian x
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