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American Habits France Helped Me See in Myself

July 09, 2026

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 episode, she talks about rushing through the day, measuring life by productivity, feeling pressure to “keep busy,” overthinking parenting, buying too much, delaying rest, and treating pleasure like something that has to be earned. France has not magically cured any of these habits, but it has helped her question the fears, assumptions, and ex...

Beyond the Checklist with Oliver Gee of The Earful Tower

July 02, 2026

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 about Paris. Oliver shares how he went from Australian journalist in Paris to storyteller, podcaster, walking tour host, author, and unofficial expert on the city’s hidden corners.Together, Kim and Oliver talk about what visitors often get wrong about Paris, why the best travel moments usually happen when you leave room for surprise, an...

What I’d Like to Say to the French, Respectfully

June 25, 2026

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 intimidation of speaking French as an adult to the structure, rules and rhythms that shape daily life in France, she reflects on what it feels like to live between two cultures. She also shares what France has taught her about slowing down, protecting pleasure, noticing beauty, and questioning the parts of American life she once accepted...