Rosé season has officially arrived in Provence, and Kim is reflecting on something French women seem to understand so well: balance. In this solo episode, she shares what she has observed about the way French women approach food, work, motherhood, friendship, and everyday life with more steadiness, intention, and less pressure. From the idea of just enough to letting go of perfection and prioritizing connection, Kim explores the quiet mindset shifts that can make daily life feel lighter and more grounded. She shares reflections on rethinking presence, protecting your energy, and focusing on what truly matters. Because balance isn’t something you achieve once and hold onto forever. It’s created in the small choices you make every day. Resources:<ul><li>Don&#39;t forget to subscribe, rate &amp; review and follow us on Instagram <a href="https://www.instagram.com/coucou.pod/">@coucou.pod </a></li></ul>

Are These the Best Years of Our Lives?

coucou is a podcast inspired by life in France, the things we’re taught to want, and the growing realization that there may be other ways to live.

Hosted by Kimberly Wheeler, an American living in the South of France, the show blends honest conversations, personal stories, cultural observations, and all the little things the French seem to approach differently about work, motherhood, relationships, food, beauty, ambition, and daily life.

Some episodes are light and playful. Others go deeper into the pressures women quietly carry, the exhaustion of trying to do everything well, and what happens when you start questioning the life you thought you were supposed to want.

Hopefully all of them leave you seeing your own life a little differently.

New episodes every Thursday.