First impressions of America. A month in, here's what we think

About this episode

Liz and Brian share their first impressions of America after a month in Colorado, discussing various experiences and cultural observations.

Suffering from loss? We see you. Liz's new book is here: https://elizabethdeacle.com/ 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 mind...) This will be the last podcast episode until the New Year. May we take this chance to say how much we love and appreciate you, how your support means so very much to us and how we hope you will continue to join us in 2026. Merry Christmas, Happy Holidays, with all love and gentleness always, Kia Kaha Liz and Brian xx Links mentioned in the show: Liz's new book: You Won't Just Cry When They Die: Love, Loss and the Heartbreaking Reality of Grief If you are struggling and hurting right now, please know you are not alone. I wrote this little book to be a gentle…

People in this episode

Hosts: Liz, Brian

Topics covered

• first impressions
• travel
• family
• culture

Keywords

• USA
• Colorado
• new book
• night out
• customs
• hire car

Mentioned in this episode

Products: You Won't Just Cry When They Die: Love, Loss and the Heartbreaking Reality of Grief

Books & works: Scoring a big break with a hire car, You Won't Just Cry When They Die: Love, Loss and the Heartbreaking Reality of Grief

Places: America, Colorado, USA, NEW ZEALAND

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