I first met Anne-Fleur Andrle when she reached out to do a podcast with me about my book Plus-Size in Paris. She wanted me to speak French on her podcast and I had to sadly say, "Désolée, non, merci my French isn't good enough."

She then asked to interview me for the most amazing article about my book for frenchly.com, where she shared how the book impacted her to bravely open up in a very vulnerable way her story of living plus-size in France.

I am so excited to share with you all our conversation! It's so interesting and moves along at such an energetic pace because we are connecting on so many levels. It's one of those conversations that resonates and stays with you.

We talk about how the two of us are living lives that are on the same coin but different sides meaning my experience living in France as an expat and her experience of now living in the United States as an expat. The conversation delves into how our lives are similar and how they are different and how the similarities of our respective lives could be hard to understand if they aren't being lived in real time.

Plus, you'll never think of the term "small talk" the same way again! 😉

Anne-Fleur also graciously indulged me by defining my favorite French word dépaysement. I admit there are most likely many more beautiful words in French and given my French isn't great I'm probably limiting my scope here but I explain why it means so much to me during our chat. I love what it means for her in her life and gaining understanding of whether or not my interpretation of it that's been implanted into my heart is one that makes sense. You'll have to listen to find out.

I loved our conversation! I hope you will too!

You can follow Anne-Fleur on instagram @annefleurandrle

Her podcast in French is @frenchexpatlepodcast

Her amazing interview and article with me is here frenchly.us

You can learn more about me 🙋‍♀️ the host of Plus-Sized Hearts on my website, Instagram and TikTok. You can purchase my book Plus-Size in Paris anywhere books are sold.

Instagram: @erinzhurkinwrites

TikTok: @erinzhurkinwrites

Website: erinzhurkin.com

The theme song "Vous Tous" (Be You) was written and preformed by Rachel Adell and is available anywhere you get your music! It is a great addition to your feel good/self-love playlist. 🫶

Instagram: @love.racheladell

Website: racheladell.com

The production and editing is done by Alice Krief of lesbellesfrequences.com

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