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coucou is a podcast inspired by life in France, the things we’re taught to want, and the growing realization that there may be other ways to live. Hosted by Kimberly Wheeler, an American living in the South of France, the show blends honest conversations, personal stories, cultural observations, and all the little things the French seem to approach differently about work, motherhood, relationships, food, beauty, ambition, and daily life. Some episodes are light and playful. Others go deeper…
Episodes
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Do We Need to Unravel?
What if coming apart isn’t the same as falling apart? Stuck in traffic on a French highway, Kim found herself wondering how she ended up there, and whether she…
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Why the French Don't Drink at 5pm | Drinking Cultures in the U.S. and France
Why would a bartender in Paris taste a wine, swirl it and spit it into the sink at 1:30 in the afternoon, and what does it say about how differently France and…
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What If There's Another Way to Live? with Anne Ditmeyer
What if the life you're supposed to live isn't the one you actually want? Kim sits down with Anne Ditmeyer, an American designer, creative coach, and author…
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Designing an Intentional Life That May Lead You to Paris: Interview with Jenny Minney
What happens when you stop following the path that makes sense and start listening to what you actually want? Kim sits down in Paris with Jenny Minney, a…
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A French Woman's Perspective Living in NYC with Lauriane Blanc
Kim sits down with Lauriane Blanc, a French woman who left the Loire Valley for New York City and went on to co-found Women Abroad Club, a community helping…
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What September in France Teaches Us About What Really Matters
September in France means la rentrée, a return to school, work, routines and everyday life after summer. But after four years living in Aix-en-Provence, Kim…
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Q&A: French Beauty, Friendships and False Perceptions
Kim is answering more of your questions about life in France, from how French parents balance work, kids and weeknight dinners to what motherhood looks like…
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Are You Building a Life You Want or One That Only Looks Good?
What happens when you build a life that looks successful from the outside, but somewhere along the way stop asking whether it actually feels right? Kim…
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French Behaviors I Found Strange
After three years living in France, some of the French behaviors Kim once found strange don’t seem so strange anymore. From topless beaches and bikinis at…
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The Do's & Don'ts of Learning Another Language
Kim thought moving to France would mean she’d naturally “pick up” French. What she quickly realized was that immersion alone isn't enough and becoming…
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The Beautiful, Complicated Truth About Living Abroad
Living abroad can look like rosé in Provence, beautiful markets, cobblestone streets and weekend trips to Italy. And sometimes, it really is that dreamy. But…
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What America Looks Like After Living in France
After three years living in Aix-en-Provence, Kim returned to the U.S. for three weeks and found herself seeing American life with completely new eyes. From…
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The Magic of an Ordinary Life
What if the moments that matter most aren’t the extravagant trips or perfectly planned experiences, but the quiet ones happening right in front of us? Kim…
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Motherhood, French Style and Starting a Business in France: Q&A Part 2
Kim is back with the second half of her listener Q&A, recorded after a technical issue cut the video short during the original session. She answers questions…
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French vs. American Schools: A Teacher’s Perspective
Kim is joined by her sister, Courtney Ochs, a first-grade teacher from Chicago, to compare the American and French school systems from both a teacher’s and a…
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Daily Life in France
Daily life in France: errands, doctors, groceries and all the little surprises. Kim is sharing what daily life in France actually looks like, beyond the…
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American Habits France Helped Me See in Myself
After three years in France, Kim is reflecting on the American habits she did not fully notice until she had enough distance to see them clearly. In this…
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Beyond the Checklist with Oliver Gee of The Earful Tower
In this episode of Conversations From Paris: Kim sits down with Oliver Gee, the creator of The Earful Tower, one of the most beloved English-language podcasts…
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What I’d Like to Say to the French, Respectfully
After three years living in Provence, Kim is sharing the things she’d like to say to the French, respectfully, as an American living in France. From the quiet…
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Q&A About Life in France
Kim is answering listener questions about what life in France really looks like day to day, from summer camps in Provence and her slower morning routine to…
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The Stages of Living Abroad: The Beginning, Homesickness & Finding Yourself
Living abroad is not one big romantic leap. It is a process, and Kim is breaking it down into the stages she has experienced after moving from California to…
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Conversations from Paris: Pamela Clapp, The Parisialite
Kim is in Paris for another conversation in her special series, Another Way to Live: Conversations from Paris, exploring how living in France can shift the way…
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Things the French Find Completely Bizarre
After a solo trip to Paris, Kim is sharing the little cultural habits that suddenly stood out to her after three years of living in France. From giant water…
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Conversations from Paris: Another Way to Live with Sammy Royal
Kim is interviewing Sammy Royal, a Paris-based travel, hospitality and editorial photographer. Originally from New Zealand, she has lived in Paris for three…
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What Really Happens When You Get Off the Corporate Path
After more than 20 years in corporate America, Kim shares the honest story of what happened when she finally stepped away from the career path she had spent…
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6 Mindset Traps French Women Don’t Fall Into
Do you find your mind racing? You might be falling into a mental trap. Kim is reflecting on the quiet mental traps that keep so many of us feeling rushed…
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Are These the Best Years of Our Lives?
After a family trip to Mallorca, Kim found herself sitting between two women at very different stages of life: one seemingly longing for the future, and one…
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How French Women Get the Concept of Balance Right
Rosé season has officially arrived in Provence, and Kim is reflecting on something French women seem to understand so well: balance. In this solo episode, she…
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What No One Tells You About Moving Abroad
After more than three years living in the south of France, Kim is sharing the honest side of what it really means to move abroad. In this solo episode, she…
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French Women, Unfiltered: Interview Series #5
In this final episode of our series, Kim is interviewing French women to gain a rare and honest window into how they think about everything from work…
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French Women, Unfiltered: Interview Series #4
In this series, Kim is interviewing French women to gain a rare and honest window into how they think about everything from work, motherhood, relationships…
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What I've Learned as an American Living in France
What can Americans learn from French culture? After nearly three years living in Aix-en-Provence, Kim reflects on the lessons she’s learned as an American…
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French Women, Unfiltered: Interview Series #3
In our new series, @kimberlyannwheeler is interviewing French women to gain a rare and honest window into how they think about everything from work…
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French Women, Unfiltered: Interview Series #2
In our new series, @kimberlyannwheeler is interviewing French women to gain a rare and honest window into how they think about everything from work…
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French Women, Unfiltered: Interview Series #1
Welcome to our next new series where @kimberlyannwheeler is interviewing French women to gain a rare and honest window into how they think about everything…
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How I Ended Up in France: Interview Series #5
It's our final episode in this series! We've been diving into the journeys of women who have moved abroad to France. You'll hear what inspired their move, the…
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How I Ended Up in France: Interview Series #4
Join us in this series where we're diving into the journeys of women who have moved abroad to France. You'll hear what inspired their moves, the challenges…
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How I Ended Up in France: Interview Series #3
Join us on our third interview in this series where we're diving into the journeys of women who have moved abroad to France. You'll hear what inspired their…
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How I Ended Up in France: Interview Series #2
We're continuing our new series where we're interviewing guests to explore their journeys of moving abroad to France. You'll hear what inspired their moves…
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How I Ended Up Here in France: Interview Series #1
Welcome to our new series, where we're interviewing guests to explore their journeys of moving abroad to France. You’ll hear what inspired their moves, the…
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How the French Perceive Americans
Kim has a special guest, Christine Cornetti, a native French woman who has lived in Paris, NYC and now Aix-en Provence, France. Together, we're discussing the…
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Perks of Raising Kids in France
Join us while we discuss the positive benefits of raising kids in France. We're sharing our experiences around the cultural differences of how the French raise…
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What Kids Eat in France
Have you ever wondered what kids in France eat throughout the day compared to the United States? Join us while we dive into school lunch menus in both…
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What We Wish We Knew in Our Twenties
It's interesting to look back on your life and think about what you wish you would have known. Today, we're sharing our insights about "what we would have told…
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What We're Loving Right Now
Just in time for Mother's Day, we're sharing our favorite discoveries in France (most are available globally). From products to experiences, we'll dive into…
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Les Bébés: Pregnancy & Motherhood in France vs. US
Isabelle shares her big news! Join us while we dive into the differences in pregnancy and motherhood in France versus the United States. We'll compare and…
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French Entertaining
Have you ever wondered how the French entertain? We're diving into three of the most common types of French entertaining: goute´, apero´and dinner parties…
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Our Favorite "Less Known" Cities in France
We’re exploring our top five favorite cities in France. These are likely ones you haven’t heard about or read about. They are less well-known, but truly…
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Skiing in the Alps vs. the US
Join us while we share our experiences of European skiing in the Alps compared to the US. We'll talk about the big differences (including lower costs!) and…
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Girl's Guide to Paris & 2024 Reflections
Dreaming about a girl's getaway to Paris? Join us while we chat about our favorite places in Paris from restaurants to shopping, don't worry, we've got you…
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Surviving the Holidays: French Style
The holidays are fun and exciting, but can also be stressful. Join us while we chat about fun holiday traditions in France and how we make magic while keeping…
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Moving Abroad: The Honest Truth
Thinking of moving abroad? Take a listen to what we love about living in France, but also the reality of the daily challenges we face living outside of our…
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Traveling in Europe with Kids
Thinking of planning a trip to Europe? Join us while we share our tips and tricks on traveling around Europe with kids. Sharing everything from planning and…
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How to Work For Yourself
Have you ever wondered what it would be like to work for yourself as a freelancer, consultant, influencer or entrepreneur? We're diving into our own…
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Wine, Cigs & Snacks
Join us while we explore all of the vices. We're diving into the drinking culture in the US versus France. We also compare our observations on smoking and…
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People Pleasing & Guilt
Discussing our current situations of how we struggle with people pleasing, listening to our inner voice and figuring out what we really want. Comparing the…
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C'est La Rentrée
La Rentrée means "back to school" for the kids and champagne for the moms! Join us while we chat about the differences between schools in France and the United…
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Born in the USA
Sipping on Aperol Spritz's and chatting about our recent visits back to the United States from France. Join us while we chat about all the things we missed…
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Friendships: Are You a Coconut or a Peach?
Diving deep into friendships and how our perspective has changed over time. Sharing the value of friendships and how the French form and maintain friends…