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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.

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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

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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