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Coucou! We’re Isabelle & Kim, we’re girlfriends living in France and chatting about everything going on in our lives. Come hang out with us while we cheers with an Aperol Spritz, swap stories, get into some deep talks and share what we’ve learned along the way.

  1. 19/12/2025

    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 challenges they faced, the biggest rewards, and of course - the funny and sometimes embarrassing moments along the way. Whether you're just curious, planning a visit, or dreaming of a move yourself, you'll find stories, insights and advice to guide and inspire you. Our guest today, Nathalie Billard-Arbelaez, is a French/Columbian woman who has lived all over the world and is the founder of @bloomstudio_design. She discusses her incredibly interesting life story and her journey back to France as an adult with a family. She shares her perspective on the french school system, cultural differences and what it's like to be a TCK (third culture kid). Listen to her advice about moving to France and how important it is to have a realistic perspective. Don't forget to subscribe, rate & review and follow us on Instagram @coucou.pod

    53 min

  2. 12/11/2025

    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 they faced, the biggest rewards, and of course - the funny and sometimes embarrassing moments along the way. Whether you're just curious, planning a visit, or dreaming of a move yourself, you'll find stories, insights and advice to guide and inspire you. Our guest today, Bridget Teissier, is the founder of @provencalkitchen where she shares seasonal recipes inspired by French markets and the Mediterranean lifestyle. She's been living in Provence for 10 years with her French husband and two children. She shares how she discovered her passion for cooking and offers her "iceberg" framework for understanding life abroad. Don't forget to subscribe, rate & review and follow us on Instagram @coucou.pod.

    43 min

  3. 06/11/2025

    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 moves, the challenges they faced, the biggest rewards, and of course - the funny and sometimes embarrassing moments along the way. Whether you're just curious, planning a visit, or dreaming of a move yourself, you'll find stories, insights and advice to guide and inspire you. Our guest today, Maria Raghall, is a Swedish woman who moved to France four years ago with her husband and two adolescent sons. She offers her advice on building community, immersing yourself in the culture and language and what you must say in France (besides Bonjour)! Don't forget to subscribe, rate & review and follow us on Instagram @coucou.pod.

    46 min

  4. 13/10/2025

    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, the challenges they faced, the biggest rewards, and of course - the funny and sometimes embarrassing moments along the way. Whether you're just curious, planning a visit, or dreaming of a move yourself, you'll find stories, insights and advice to guide and inspire you. Our guest today, Claire Weiler, is a serial entrepreneur from Chicago and recently founded Madame Popcorn with her French husband in Aix-en-Provence, FR. Don't forget to subscribe, rate & review and follow us on Instagram @coucou.pod.

    45 min

  5. 30/09/2025

    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 challenges they’ve faced, the biggest rewards, and of course—the funny and sometimes embarrassing moments along the way. Whether you’re just curious, planning a visit, or dreaming of a move yourself, you’ll find stories, insights, and advice to guide and inspire you. Our first guest in Carlie Lawrence, an Australian marketing executive who moved to France with her husband and twin sons from New York City. Don't forget to subscribe, rate & review and follow us on Instagram @coucou.pod.

    51 min

  6. 27/09/2025

    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 biggest cultural differences between French and Americans, the things Americans (and other foreigners) do that make them stand out and annoy the French and advice for those visiting or moving to France - all from a French woman's perspective. Don't forget to subscribe, rate & review and follow us on Instagram @coucou.pod If you are considering moving to France and would like some help adjusting to life here, please reach out to Christine: christine.cornetti@gmail.com WhatsApp: +33 7 67 96 67 22 Here are some helpful books as well: Au Contraire! Figuring Out the French by Giles Asselin Demystifying the French by Janet Hulstrand The Bonjour Effect by Julie Barlow

    49 min

  7. 16/06/2025

    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 their children compared to the United States. We'll give our biggest takeaways around boundary setting, intensity levels, parent vs. child led experiences, innocence, technology and consumerism. Don't forget to subscribe, rate & review and follow us on Instagram @coucou.pod.

    42 min

  8. 02/06/2025

    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 countries as well as cultural differences in what kids eat and how they eat. We also compare and contrast kid's menus at restaurants and the perception of snacking. Don't forget to subscribe, rate & review and follow us on Instagram @coucou.pod.

    53 min
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Coucou! We’re Isabelle & Kim, we’re girlfriends living in France and chatting about everything going on in our lives. Come hang out with us while we cheers with an Aperol Spritz, swap stories, get into some deep talks and share what we’ve learned along the way.

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  • Creator
    coucoupodcast
  • Years Active
    2024 - 2025
  • Episodes
    34
  • Rating
    Clean
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    © coucoupodcast
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