The Life of a Bon Vivant

In today's episode of The Life of a Bon Vivant podcast, Beeta shares a personal update on her recent life changes and reflects on the importance of prioritizing self-care during busy seasons. She explores why maintaining healthy habits can be challenging when life gets hectic and offers encouraging insights to help listeners stay intentional about caring for themselves, even when their schedu...

In this week's episode of The Life of a Bon Vivant podcast, Beeta reflects on the quiet seasons in life when it can feel as though nothing is changing, despite your best efforts. Drawing from her own experiences and the realization that some of life’s greatest blessings often arrive all at once, she shares her thoughts on trusting the unseen, staying hopeful through periods of uncertainty, an...

In today’s episode of The Life of a Bon Vivant podcast, Beeta shares her thoughts on reinvention, personal evolution, and the idea that women are allowed to grow and change at any age. Inspired by the beauty of intentional living and the French mindset of continually refining oneself throughout life, she reflects on the ways women reconnect with themselves through lifestyle, confidence, beauty, cr...

In today’s episode of The Life of a Bon Vivant podcast, Beeta shares practical style habits that can help you look more polished in everyday life without feeling overly done or trying to become someone you’re not. Inspired by the effortless elegance she has observed in French style, she reflects on the small details that make the biggest difference, from fit and grooming to outfit formulas, color,...

In today’s episode of The Life of a Bon Vivant podcast, Beeta shares a thoughtful reflection on how we can better support the women around us as they grow, evolve, and step into new chapters of their lives. Inspired by the importance of encouragement, emotional generosity, and celebrating wins beyond the traditional milestones, she reflects on the power of publicly cheering women on in business, s...

In today’s episode of The Life of a Bon Vivant podcast, Beeta shares the simple daily rituals that help her create a calmer, softer, and more intentional life at home. Inspired by the beauty of slowing down and finding comfort in everyday moments, she reflects on how small habits and mindful routines can shift the emotional atmosphere of both your space and your mindset. This episode is a cozy con...

In today's episode of The Life of a Bon Vivant podcast, Beeta shares an honest reflection on the less glamorous side of living abroad and what surprised her most about the experience. Drawing from her time in France and life back in California, she opens up about the emotional layers that often go unspoken when people chase a dream in a new country. This episode offers a thoughtful glimpse in...

In this week’s episode of The Life of a Bon Vivant podcast, Beeta dives into why the French daily rhythm feels so different and what we might be missing in our own routines. Drawing from her time living in France, she shares subtle shifts in mindset that can completely change how your day feels, even if your schedule stays the same. To learn more about our membership community: EverydayFrance.com

In today’s episode of The Life of a Bon Vivant podcast, Beeta shares a thoughtful reflection on how social media can shape our preferences in ways we don’t always notice. She touches on the influence behind trending pieces and the subtle pull of repeated exposure, inviting listeners to become more aware of what’s driving their desires. The episode offers a gentle reminder to stay grounded in your...

In today's episode of The Life of a Bon Vivant podcast, Beeta opens up about choosing happiness even during uncertain and challenging seasons. Reflecting on layoffs, financial stress, and her own experiences with both abundance and scarcity, she gently challenges the idea that joy depends on perfect circumstances. Beeta encourages listeners to practice small daily rituals and mindset shifts t...

In this episode of The Life of a Bon Vivant , Beeta reflects on a meaningful birthday and the subtle, yet powerful shifts shaping this next season of her life. With a deeper sense of clarity and intention, she shares what she’s choosing to prioritize, what she’s outgrowing, and the mindset guiding her forward. It’s a thoughtful conversation about alignment, honoring what feels right, and embracing...

In today’s episode of The Life of a Bon Vivant podcast, Beeta shares a thoughtful perspective on one of today’s most talked-about topics: AI. Rather than approaching it with urgency or fear, she offers a more grounded, intentional way of thinking about change in a rapidly evolving world. This episode is an invitation to pause, reflect, and consider how you want to move forward—without pressure, ov...

In today's episode of The Life of a Bon Vivant podcast, Beeta shares how her love for food and France began with watching Barefoot Contessa as a young girl with her grandmother. She reflects on how those simple moments shaped her view of food and its role in creating a beautiful life. Beeta encourages listeners to slow down, appreciate everyday rituals like cooking, and understand how meals c...

In today's episode of The Life of a Bon Vivant podcast, Beeta explores the French philosophy that everyday life deserves elegance, not just special occasions. Drawing from her experience living in France, she explains how the French bring intention and beauty to ordinary moments. Beeta highlights how small, thoughtful details and a little extra effort can transform daily routines into somethi...

In today's episode of The Life of a Bon Vivant podcast, Beeta redefines spring cleaning as an emotional and energetic reset rather than just organizing your home. Inspired by her life in France and California, she explains how clutter often reflects outdated identities and postponed decisions, and encourages listeners to thoughtfully edit their spaces so they align with who they are becoming....

In today’s episode of The Life of a Bon Vivant podcast, Beeta shares a short but powerful reminder to focus on feeling good in everyday life. She explains that this is not about toxic positivity or pretending negative things do not exist, but about intentionally redirecting attention toward what is going well, even in small, ordinary moments. She highlights how this simple, consistent practice can...

In today’s episode of The Life of a Bon Vivant podcast, Beeta explores the feeling of being “behind” in life and questions who decided there was a single timeline to follow. She reflects on how social media and cultural expectations create pressure around milestones, and reframes how we look at life and our journey through it. If you’ve been feeling like you should be further along in your own lif...

In today’s episode of The Life of a Bon Vivant podcast, Beeta unpacks the popular “delulu is the solulu” trend and offers a deeper, more grounded take on what it really means to believe big. She explores the difference between magnetic, aligned belief and the kind of delusion that is rooted in fear, lack, or emotional urgency. The episode invites listeners to slow down, check the energy behind the...

In today’s episode of The Life of a Bon Vivant podcast, Beeta speaks to a feeling many women experience of being busy and productive, yet still feeling rushed, flat, and disconnected from their lives. In this episode, Beeta offers gentle, practical reminders to help women romanticize everyday rituals, showing that a softer, more meaningful life doesn’t take huge life changes. Join our community of...

In today’s episode of The Life of a Bon Vivant podcast, Beeta discusses the growing trend of Americans relocating abroad, especially to France, and explores the financial and lifestyle reasons behind it. Inspired by a Business Insider story about a 69-year-old American who chose to retire in France, Beeta examines cost of living, healthcare, and quality of life while sharing personal insight from...

In today’s episode of The Life of a Bon Vivant podcast, BEETA shares a thoughtful reflection on comfort zones and the quiet power of trying something new. Inspired by her decision to learn how to play golf, she explores how familiar routines can begin to feel limiting over time and why following curiosity, without pressure or big goals, can add more joy and fulfillment to everyday life. This episo...

In today’s episode of The Life of a Bon Vivant podcast, Beeta shares a gentle and realistic approach to easing back into healthy habits after the holidays without shame, pressure or an all or nothing attitude. Inspired by the French mindset, she encourages slow sustainable routines instead of harsh resets, using personal examples around sleep, movement, food, and daily rituals. The episode is a re...

In today’s episode of The Life of a Bon Vivant podcast, Beeta kicks off the 2026 season by sharing a more intentional and effective way to create vision boards. She shares why traditional, overly aesthetic boards often fall flat and offers simple, practical tips for making them more focused and effective.  To learn more about Everyday France: https://EverydayFrance.com To get the vision board kit:...

In today’s episode of The Life of a Bon Vivant podcast, Beeta shares a heartfelt reflection on wrapping up her 2025 retreats and why this past season in France was especially meaningful. She also gives a personal year-end update, lessons learned from living between two countries, and her intentions for 2026. Follow along over on Instagram: https://Instagram.com/MonPetitFour Get the latest news and...

In today’s episode of The Life of a Bon Vivant podcast, Beeta chats with author Debbie Spence about the real journey behind her book, Searching for Home . Debbie opens up about going from a busy homeschooling mom in Indiana to finally exploring her long-time dream of life in Europe. They talk about her family’s road trip through France and Italy, the realities behind the romance, and what it truly...