I’m scared to do what makes me happy (because they might hate me)

I’m scared to do what makes me happy (because they might hate me)

A friend reached out asking for advice. I suggested she do what makes her happy. She replied, I don’t think I’ve ever done that. 

At first, I was shocked. Imagine that, I thought. How sad.

Then, 9 seconds passed, and I realised I’m exactly the same. Worse actually.

I’ve become a person who is scared and anxious to do what makes me happy. I need a million reassurances, soothing words, and pats on the back. Smiles all round. Only then will I commit. Maybe.
Here’s a conversation about that.
We hope it helps if you find yourself in the same situation.

This is a very honest conversation between a husband and wife, sharing who we are and how we do life.
Sharing how our family healing journey, our extended sabbatical, our world-wandering, transformative search for “home”.
Sharing this space and time with YOU to contemplate who we are, how we manage life, who we want to be next and how to figure that out is an honour.

We hope you see in us what we see in you.
Love and oneness.

Thank you so very much for being with us.

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Liz and Brian x

 

 

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Québec. We don’t speak the language, and feel totally stupid also

Québec. We don’t speak the language, and feel totally stupid also

It takes quite a lot to confuse us (well, not really), but Québec in Canada has managed to do just that. Today we talk about kissing, old ladies’ skin, toilet signs, bad dogs, and Brian’s hatred for trucks, plus some other stuff we just can’t figure out…

Enjoy and Au revoir, les amis ❤️🇨🇦

If you enjoyed this episode, please share it with a friend who would enjoy it, and please consider rating the show. This is a free way to support our show: Hit the star rating (and if you have three mins), write a short review wherever you listen to this podcast!
Thank you. It means the world to us.
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Thank you!
With love, Liz and Brian x

 

 

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French Canada. Is it worth the awkwardness?

French Canada. Is it worth the awkwardness?

We are back in Canada, in a province we’ve never been to…one that has to be seen to be believed.

Today we talk about being in the middle of nowhere with three young adults, language barriers, why Liz is walking to relax and get fit, and the ‘new trend’ (even though it’s probably years old and we’re just behind the times), gym etiquette, where posing and grunting is just NOT acceptable…
Pity.
Once you turn fifty, you’ll take any grunt that’s offered…

Thank you for being with us 🇨🇦❤️
If you enjoyed this episode, please share it with a friend who would enjoy it, and please consider rating the show. This is a free way to support our show: Hit the star rating (and if you have three mins), write a short review wherever you listen to this podcast!
Thank you. It means the world to us.
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Thank you!
With love, Liz and Brian x

 

 

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England. You make us miserable

England. You make us miserable

We left England 17 years ago to start a new life in New Zealand. Being British, we told ourselves that if anything went wrong, we could “always come back”. But today, we’re questioning if that would be an option.  

Thank you for being here and for sharing this episode with someone who’d love it, too. Also, if you have a minute, we would love it if you’d hit the star button and rate the show. Rating the show helps others to find us, plus it makes us feel a little bit famous and quite special.

We love and appreciate you very much. 

Kia kaha, lovely you

Liz and Brian x

 

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A Year Spent Together: It’s Not The Same Anymore

A Year Spent Together: It’s Not The Same Anymore

A year ago, I was terrified of being alone.

When we started this year-long nomadic healing journey, I was convinced that if I let my family out of my sight, something terrible would happen to them; that they’d all die, and I’d be left with no one.

This was all part of grief. I know that now. But it affected not just me but also Brian and the kids.

Now, fifteen months into our journey, we share what’s changed. The fear has finally loosened its grip on my heart, and I can safely let people out of my sight without dreading them never returning.
Today, we share how we felt leaving Greece a year ago and how we feel now. The physical and mental health challenges, financial pressures, uncertainty and some pretty big challenges.

This is a very honest conversation between a husband and wife, about what this family healing journey has really done to us. And we are honoured to have you here to listen.

Thank you. So very much. All our love, Liz and Brian x

 

Liz and Brian x

 

 

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Married Life in Paradise (let us just pop that bubble for you)

Married Life in Paradise (let us just pop that bubble for you)

We’ve been living as a family (husband, wife + young adult kids) on the Greek island of Paros for 3 months.

The Greece vacation feel has worn off, and now it’s just us. Dealing with stuff.
Looking at the bins.

Because we love you, we thought we’d share that reality (and reveal where we’re off to next…Hurray!) by sharing the podcast below.
Thank you for being here, for sharing this episode with someone who’d love it too, and lastly, for rating the show.

We love and appreciate you very, very much.

Kia kaha, lovely you

Liz and Brian x

 

 

 

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