Pardon Your French Podcast

Stephanie Lauren & Vanessa Shernock

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Two strangers, One English One American move to France and make a podcast.

9H AGO

Le Dernier Repas

Send us a text 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. Listen now: #PardonYourFrenchPodcast #LifeAbroad #CultureShock #LivingInFrance #GriefAndCommunity #ExpatLife #RealConversations Support the show

23 min
6D AGO

Les Temps d’Hiver

Send us a text New Podcast Episode — Les Temps d’Hiver Winter has a way of slowing everything down. The noise fades. The distractions fall away. And what’s left… is the truth. In this episode, we talk about les temps d’hiver — the winter seasons of life. The heavy weeks. The quiet struggles. The moments where nothing feels easy, fast, or shiny. But also the unseen work happening beneath the surface. The strength being built. The lessons you don’t learn in summer. This isn’t a “push through it” episode. It’s a sit with it one. A reminder that winter isn’t failure — it’s preparation. If you’re feeling tired, reflective, stuck, or simply human right now… This one’s for you

31 min
JAN 10

Sloe Janvier

Send us a text New episode: Sloe Janvier January has a strange energy, doesn’t it? The rush of Christmas is over. The cold has settled in. Money feels tighter. Motivation feels slower. This week on Pardon Your French Podcast, we’re talking about Sloe Janvier — that in-between time where life feels quieter, heavier, and a little stripped back. And what shows up when everything else falls away? Community. Neighbours. Friends. Small acts of kindness. People who step in without being asked. This episode came from real life this week — cars breaking down, plans wobbling, the cold biting hard — and being reminded that sometimes it’s not money, stuff, or perfect plans that carry you through… it’s people. If January has felt slow, lonely, or a bit relentless for you — this one’s for you. Listen now And tell us: who has shown up for you when you needed it most? Sometimes, that’s the whole story.

37 min
JAN 2

Dead Week

Send us a text NEW EPISODE — Episode 38: Dead Week That strange week between Christmas and New Year where: • no one knows what day it is • motivation has left the building • the house is quiet • and everything feels a bit… flat We’re calling it Dead Week — and we’re talking about why it feels so odd, why it’s actually normal, and why you don’t need to rush into “new year, new you” energy just yet. We also do a gentle 2025 round-up — the real kind. No highlight reels. No pressure. Just honesty. If you’re feeling tired, bored, reflective, or not quite ready to start again — this one’s for you Listen now

25 min
12/25/2025

CHRISTMAS SPECIAL 2025

Send us a text NEW EPISODE — CHRISTMAS SPECIAL 2025 Today’s episode is a little Christmas catch-up and a really lovely full-circle moment We’re welcoming back Jade, who first joined us way back in Episode Five, to see where life has taken her since — and what a journey it’s been. We talk all things Montpellier, lycée life, growing up between cultures, and what it really feels like to be turning 18 and stepping into the next chapter of life in France. It’s reflective, honest, and full of those conversations that only seem to happen at Christmas — when you pause, look back, and realise just how much can change. If you love real stories about life in France, growing up abroad, and finding your way, this one’s for you Christmas Special — out now on the Pardon Your French Podcast Grab a cuppa, take a quiet moment, and come and listen with us

21 min
12/20/2025

QUICK FIRE

Send us a text NEW NEW EPISODE — QUICK FIRE This week on Pardon Your French, it’s just me and Vanessa… and absolutely no time to overthink Fast questions. Honest answers. Zero filter. From life in France to random truths we probably shouldn’t admit out loud, this episode is quick, chaotic, and full of laughs — the kind that happen when you put two friends on the spot and hit record. If you fancy something light, funny, and easy to listen to, this one’s for you. Quick Fire — out now on all podcast platforms Let us know your favourite answer (or which one made you laugh the most)

38 min
12/13/2025

Home-ish

Send us a text NEW EPISODE — Home-ish What does home really mean when you’ve moved countries, built a new life, and still feel a pull to somewhere else? In this week’s episode of Pardon Your French, we’re talking all things Home-ish — that in-between feeling of belonging, nostalgia, comfort, and confusion that comes with expat life. When France feels like home… but so does the place you left behind. Expect honest conversation, shared stories, laughter, and those little truths that only come out when you’re trying to explain where you’re from and where you belong — all at the same time. If you’ve ever felt rooted and floating, settled and searching, this one’s for you. Episode: Home-ish Out now on all podcast platforms Pop the kettle on (or pour the wine), press play, and come feel a little less alone

33 min
12/05/2025

Meufs & Muffins

Send us a text NEW EPISODE ALERT — “Meufs & Muffins” Oh yes… this week’s Pardon Your French Podcast is a full feast. We’re talking food, French life, and the wonderfully chaotic journey of settling into a new country as expats — with plenty of humour, honest truths, and the usual dose of “did we really just say that? ”From baguette battles to cultural cravings, from muffins to mishaps… we’re serving it all. If you love a good giggle, a bit of storytelling, and a peek behind the curtain of expat life, this episode is absolutely for you. Episode: Meufs & Muffins Live now on all platforms! Grab a snack (trust us, you’ll get hungry), tune in, and come laugh with us.

41 min

Two strangers, One English One American move to France and make a podcast.

Creator

Stephanie Lauren & Vanessa Shernock
Years Active

2025 - 2026
Episodes

41
Rating

Explicit
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© 2026 Pardon Your French Podcast
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