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This week's episode of Pardon Your French is all about the moments that matter most. "Bon Moment en Famille" celebrates the simple joys of spending quality time with family, whether it's sharing a meal, making memories, or just being together.

Life in France often reminds us that happiness isn't always found in grand gestures—sometimes it's a long lunch, a walk through a village, a Sunday afternoon, or laughter around the table. In this episode, we chat about the traditions, expectations, and realities of family life, and why creating meaningful moments can be more valuable than a perfectly planned day.

Join Stephanie and Vanessa for an honest conversation about slowing down, appreciating the people we love, and finding joy in the everyday.

Episode: Bon Moment en Famille Pardon Your French Podcast Real life, real conversations, and a little bit of France in every episode.

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ONE YEAR OF PARDON YOUR FRENCH

I mean… how has that even happened?!

What started as a “shall we just give this a go?” has turned into something so much bigger than we ever imagined.

In one year we’ve: – recorded over 40 episodes

– spoken to some incredible guests

– laughed (a lot)

– learned even more

– and somehow reached listeners in 59 countries and 419 cities… which still blows my mind

But more than anything, this podcast has become about people.

The stories, the honesty, the ups, the downs… the reality of living in France — not just the postcard version.

We’ve built something that feels like a community, not just a podcast. From our Social Circles to the messages, shares, and support — it genuinely means everything.

And behind the scenes? It’s not always easy. Showing up every week, juggling life, kids, work… but we’ve done it. Consistently. Together.

So if you’ve ever listened, shared, been a guest, or supported us in any way…

thank you. Truly.

This is just the beginning.

Here’s to the next chapter…

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NEW EPISODE OUT NOW – La Page Blanche

This week on Pardon Your French, we sit down with the wonderful Sarah Tyley for a conversation that’s as inspiring as it is refreshingly real.

From the grounding world of gardening to the beautifully honest pages of her books, including Spaghetti Head, Sarah shares her journey of creativity, growth, and starting again — even when you’re not quite sure where the page will take you.

We talk about: – Finding calm and purpose through gardening

– The story behind her writing

– What it really means to begin again… a blank page, a new chapter

It’s thoughtful, it’s honest, and it’s a reminder that sometimes the most beautiful things grow from the unknown.

Listen now on Spotify, Apple Podcasts & YouTube

Let us know what you think

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NEW EPISODE OUT NOW – Fostering Relationships

This week on Pardon Your French, we sat down with the lovely Sharon for a conversation that is honest, eye-opening, and incredibly important.

What does it really mean to foster in France as an English family?

We dive into: Navigating the French system as a non-French national

Opening your home and heart to children in need The emotional realities of fostering Balancing family life, identity, and responsibility

And something many of us can relate to…

Caring for parents while building a life here in France The invisible pressures of “being the one who holds everything together” Creating connection, stability, and belonging in a foreign country

This episode is about more than fostering children…

It’s about fostering relationships Building support systems And what it truly means to show up for others — without losing yourself

It’s real. It’s raw. And it’s a conversation that matters.

Listen now on your favourite platform And as always, we’d love to hear your thoughts

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In this episode, we dive into one of the most powerful and uncomfortable parts of personal growth: boundaries.

For many of us, especially those who naturally give, help, and show up for everyone else, boundaries can feel unfamiliar — even selfish. But learning to protect your time, energy, and emotional space is one of the biggest steps toward building a life that actually feels aligned.

We talk honestly about:

why boundaries are so difficult to set

the difference between being kind and being taken for granted

what happens when you start valuing your own energy

and how personal growth sometimes means outgrowing old patterns and relationships

If you've ever felt overwhelmed, stretched too thin, or responsible for everyone else's happiness, this conversation will resonate deeply.

Because growth isn’t always comfortable — but it is always worth it.

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NEW EPISODE: STARSHINE ADVENTURES Pardon Your French Podcast goes on the road… and this time, we’re heading to Manchester.

This episode feels different.

It’s not recorded in the comfort of our little French studio.

It’s recorded in motion. In anticipation. In that strange space between who you’ve been… and who you’re becoming.

We’re packing our microphones, questionable luggage choices, and one freshly French-salon-created Willy Wonka hairstyle… and heading to A Place in the Sun Live Expo — where we’ll be sharing our story on stage.

From quiet village life in rural France… to stepping onto a stage in Manchester.

From small beginnings… to starshine adventures.

This episode is about courage.

About saying yes before you feel ready.

About leaving the familiar to see what’s possible.

And honestly… about two women from the countryside wondering how on earth this became real life.

If you’ve ever followed a feeling… even when you didn’t know where it would lead… this episode is for you.

Listen now: Starshine Adventures

Because sometimes the road doesn’t just take you somewhere new…

It reminds you who you are.

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Pardon Your French — Episode: Petit à Petit

This week, France reminded us who’s really in charge.

The storm arrived without permission.

Relentless wind. Endless rain. Power outages. Fallen trees. Damage that changed landscapes overnight.

Roofs were torn. Roads were blocked. Homes were shaken. And for many, life paused completely.

In this episode, we talk about what it was like to live through it — the fear, the disruption, the aftermath, and the strange quiet that follows chaos.

But we also talk about something deeper.

How communities show up.

How strangers become neighbours.

How strength isn’t loud — it’s steady.

Because recovery doesn’t happen all at once.

It happens petit à petit.

Little by little.

This is a story of resilience. Of perspective. Of rebuilding — not just structures, but certainty.

Life in France isn’t always postcard-perfect.

Sometimes, it’s raw, unpredictable, and humbling.

And sometimes, storms clear more than just the sky.

Petit à petit.

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New Podcast Episode — Life & Death in France: A Funeral Culture Shock

Living abroad isn’t just about the food, the sunshine, or the dream.

Sometimes it brings you face-to-face with the moments that stop you in your tracks.

In this episode, we talk openly about life and death in France — and the profound culture shock around funerals, grief, and how loss is handled here.

The differences.

The silences.

The things no one prepares you for when you move countries.

This isn’t an easy episode — but it’s an important one.

About humanity.

About community.

About how grief looks different depending on where you stand in the world.

If you’ve ever lived abroad, supported someone through loss, or wondered how other cultures honour death — this episode will stay with you.

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