We recorded this week’s marriage diary podcast on location under the famous Sycamore Tree in Bampton, the real village of Downton Abbey. But it was harder than we thought.
Downton Abbey has become our family’s anchor, so when we found ourselves in the UK close to the location where many of the show’s outdoor scenes were filmed, we packed our microphones and set off to record a podcast.
While we were talking about why this show has become a lifeline for both our marriage and our family, a coachload of tourists turned up. I’ve never felt so awkward and self-conscious in my life. But Brian refused to stop filming.
So you will hear my awkwardness in all its glory…
After a year of loss and leaving our home in New Zealand, Liz and Brian, husband and wife, have been living out of suitcases, feeling nomadic and uncertain.
In this very raw episode, we talk about how binge-watching Downton Abbey has given our family a surprising sense of routine, safety, and connection as we travel the world and heal after loss.
We also open up about the expat’s identity crisis, what it’s like to not know where “home” is, and pushing through the fear of being seen when you’re grieving.
This is one of our most authentic and vulnerable conversations yet, and we hope you enjoy it.
Thank you for joining us, you are what make this happen.
Our hearts
Liz and Brian xx
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