The Places We Call Home podcast
The Places We Call Home is a podcast for women who have immigrated to the United States and are rebuilding their lives there. Host Yolanda Reshemah talks about the loneliness, homesickness, culture shock, and pressure that come with starting over in a new country. Episodes blend her own personal stories with practical tools for staying grounded, alongside conversations with women from around the world. Together they explore identity, friendship, purpose, mental wellness, confidence, and what "home" really means after migration.
Episodes
#79. The Moment You Realize: I’m Lonely Here
A real conversation about being unseen, finding your people, and rebuilding connection from scratch.Today’s episode is a panel conversation with immigrant and American friends talking honestly about the moment they realized, I’m lonely here. From Venezuela, China, Brazil, Sierra Leone, the U.K., and the U.S. We describe the exact situations that made loneliness feel real, and what made the change
#80. Is Life Abroad Worth It When Your Support System Is an Ocean Away?
The night my husband fell ill suddenly, the distance I've been carrying for years hit me harder than I expected.Everything I usually manage on my own, like anticipated hospital runs, school drop-off and pick up, after-school schedule, new bathroom demolition and rebuild, the business ... suddenly felt impossible without the people who know how to steady me. And in that moment, I had to face a ques
#78.Why Belonging Feels So Hard: What Immigrant Women Need to Ask Themselves First
Belonging takes a while to create. It’s something you first begin to build from the inside out.Part two with guest Natalie Chu, a Taiwanese woman who moved to the U.S. alone and discovered that belonging is also about emotional clarity. She shares how solo travel, cultural transition, and moments of deep loneliness forced her to ask better questions: Why am I feeling this? What do I actually need?
#77. The Day You Stop Begging to Belong
There's a moment every immigrant woman hits and once you hit it, everything changes.In this episode, I'm talking you as my friend. Because starting over in a new country forces you into a delicate truth most people never say out loud: you can chase inclusion for years and still feel lonely, unseen, or disconnected. Real belonging begins somewhere else entirely.I share what I takeaway from Natalie'
#76. Friendliness Isn’t Friendship: What Expat Women Learn the Hard Way Part 1
A conversation about belonging, friendships, and rebuilding yourself in a new country.I sat down with Natalie Chu, who moved from Taiwan to the U.S. with a childhood dream and found herself facing the emotional truth expat women rarely say out loud. She talks about the “friendly but not actually your friend” moments, and the shock of realizing that belonging doesn’t show up just because you arrive
#75. Why You Don’t Feel Like Yourself Abroad: How to Reclaim Your Identity
When you migrate, you enter environments that reinterpret you.In this solo episode, Yolanda Reshemah breaks down why so many immigrant women, expat women suddenly feel unfamiliar to themselves after moving abroad, and how identity distortion happens long before you realize it.From credential devaluation to accent bias to being misread in rooms where people don’t yet understand your history. Yoland
#74. Reclaiming Your Worth After Migration. Neisha Terry Young Ph.D part 2
A conversation about rebuilding identity, reclaiming your worth after migration.Educator and scholar Neisha Terry shares the deeply personal journey of navigating identity after migrating to the United States. She speaks openly about having her Jamaican teaching credentials reduced to “nothing,” being questioned about her legitimacy, and the emotional weight of constantly proving herself in spaces
#73. Why Going Back Home Never Happens for Migrant Women: Neisha Terry Young Ph.D part 1
A conversation on identity, home, and why going back never truly happens for immigrant women.In this episode, I continue my conversation with Dr. Neisha Terry, Assistant Professor at Stony Brook University, about what it really means to build a life between geographies. We talk about the emotional weight of being an unconnected immigrant, the freedom she misses from her childhood in Jamaica, and t
#72. Immigrant or Expat? Neisha Young on Naming Ourselves. Pt.1
Jamaican scholar and assistant professor Nisha Terry Young joins me for a grounded conversation about identity, belonging, and the labels we inherit when we move to the United States. We explore the difference between immigrant and expat—and how those words quietly shape the way women migrants are seen, judged, and expected to perform competence in their new lives.Nisha shares how her identity as
#71. The Hidden Rulebook of Your New Country — What Every Migrant Woman Should Know
Five practical tools every migrant woman can use to stop feeling lostEver felt overwhelmed after moving abroad? This episode gives you the missing manual. Host Yolanda Reshemah breaks down two essential skills every immigrant, expat, and migrant woman needs:Learning the hidden rulebook of your new culture and;Using curiosity and optimism as practical survival tools.You’ll walk away with five clear
#70. Bubblegum, Barbie and Becoming American. Pt.2 Yuliya Patsay
My expectation was that we were going to buy me a Barbie ... jeans, and bubble gum!This conversation with writer and storyteller Yuliya Patasy is an unusual exploration of what it means to arrive somewhere new — physically, emotionally, culturally, and generationally.Yuliya immigrated to San Francisco as a child, landing in a converted garage apartment packed with grandparents, great‑grandparents,
#69. Feeling Lonely After Moving Abroad? Here's How to Lighten the Emotional Load
Moving abroad can look exciting from the outside — but inside, many immigrant and expat women carry a silent truth: loneliness, identity loss, homesickness, and the pressure to hold everything together.In this solo episode, I talk honestly about the emotional work women do when they uproot their lives, often without a title, paycheck, or community to hold them. I share the tools that helped me fee
#68. Bubblegum, Barbie and Becoming American. Pt.1 Yuliya Patsay
I’ll never forget what it was like to live with 12 people in a Soviet apartment sharing a bathroom.Writer and storyteller Yuliya Patsay joins us to explore the emotional work of immigration, belonging, and identity — from her childhood arrival in San Francisco as a refugee from what was then the USSR, to the life she’s built today.She shares the reality of childhood immigration — the disorienting
#68. 3 Lessons Every Migrant Woman Needs to Hear When Starting Over Feels Impossible
Practical guidance for migrant women rebuilding life in the USA.This episode shares three practical lessons for migrant women who are working hard to build a new life in the United States.These lessons come from my conversation with Janet Xu in episode #67, who moved from China with $300 in her pocket and rebuilt her life through persistence, community, and a clear sense of identity.You’ll get thr
#67. The Truth About Success, Friendship, and Starting Over in a New Country
A blueprint for migrant women eager to turn obstacles into opportunities.Most women exploring life abroad feel overwhelmed by cultural shifts, language barriers, and the fear of losing themselves—until you hear Janet Zhu’s story.Janet shares raw, live stories of her journey—from the initial excitement, loneliness and identity shifts to creating a life that honors both her Chinese heritage and Amer
#66. Starting Over Abroad: Parenting, Language, and Mindset That Made Year 1 Bearable Practical Tips
How to rebuild with kids, handle culture shock, and find your footing as an expat mom. immigrant mom.Feeling lost after moving abroad? This episode names the quiet grief women carry when you immigrate-homesickness, language shame, identity wobble, and the pressure to make the move "worth it". Karen - a professional organizer from Israel shares how she rebuilt in the U.S. in her 40s: making friends
#65. The Long Exhale: Finding Friendship and Stability in a New Country
Moving to a new country is an emotional, psychological, and cultural upheaval. In this episode, Korean‑Canadian entrepreneur Monica Hyang-sil Chang shares her powerful story of rebuilding her identity after immigrating from Korea, to Toronto, Canada, to Marin County in California.This episode is for anyone searching for belonging, rebuilding identity after migration, or learning how to stay ground
#64. Expat Woman: Five Signs Life Abroad Is Draining You and How to Take Your Power Back
Life abroad can stretch you, soften you, and sometimes drain you in ways you didn’t expect. In this episode, I’m sharing five clear signs that your expat life — or the spaces you’re in — are costing you too much emotionally, and what it looks like to take your power back without abandoning yourself.If you’re an expat or immigrant woman navigating homesickness, isolation, microaggressions, shrinkin
#63. Moved To USA For Love? Homesick, Lonely, Starting Over -What's Possible For Expat Women
If you moved to the USA for love and now find yourself homesick, lonely, overwhelmed, or wondering who you’re becoming, this episode is for you. So many expat and immigrant women arrive with hope — then quietly struggle with the emotional cost of life in a new country.In this conversation you'll look through the eyes of guest Monica Hyang-sil Chang. Hear what’s actually possible for you, even if r
#62. Imposter Syndrome Abroad — Rebuilding Identity After Moving Abroad
When you move abroad, especially to the USA, imposter syndrome can show up in ways you never expected.In this episode, I sit down with Zainab Ugokwe — scientist, mom, wife — a woman whose story will feel familiar if you’ve ever tried to rebuild your identity in a new country.Zainab talks about returning to the U.S. after spending her childhood in Palestine, navigating homesickness, cultural differ
#11. Part2. Why Belonging Isn’t Guaranteed When You Immigrate — And What Expat Women Must Know
Send us Fan MailWhat does it do to a person when the place you’re from becomes a source of grief — and the place you’ve moved to asks you to become someone you're not?In this episode, Darsha, a Russian immigrant , opens up about repentance, identity, motherhood, and the quiet emotional work of starting over in the United States. She talks honestly about carrying the weight of her country’s actions
#53. How Expat Women Redefine The Holidays in the USA—Family, Traditions, Belonging
Send us Fan MailWhat does Christmas look like when your life stretches across many countries?If you’re an expat or immigrant woman navigating the holidays in the USA, this episode offers something deeper than tips—it offers recognition.You’ll hear the mix of nostalgia, joy, longing, and connection that comes with celebrating Christmas far from home.You’ll come away with: A reminder that home isn’t
#57. Expat Identity Shifts — How Moving Abroad Breaks and Remakes Who You Are
Moving abroad doesn’t just change your address — it changes you.In this episode, I talk about the tension between fitting in and staying true to yourself, the culture shock that hits long after you arrive, and the slow, often invisible process of rebuilding your sense of belonging. These are the parts most “moving abroad” lists never mention — the internal unraveling, the rebuilding, and the becom
#29. Does Your Relocation Journey Lack True Connection? Here’s the Hard Truth About Expat Life
Send us Fan MailHave you ever returned home only to realize you no longer feel at home there?For many expat women, the journey of relocation is full of unexpected emotions—missing one community while trying to rebuild another, questioning identity, and wondering where “home” truly is. This episode dives into that very struggle, showing how the USA can still hold promise despite its imperfections.T
#49. Less Lonely, More Connected—A Guide To The Holidays for Immigrant / Expat Women
Send us Fan MailHow do you avoid isolation and create connection, community, and belonging during the Christmas holidays?The holidays can be a season of joy but for immigrant and expat women, it can feel like an extra layer of homesickness and longing. In this episode, we explore how to transform that loneliness into connection by blending traditions from back home with new rituals that feel authe
#2. The Hidden Mental Health Crisis Among Immigrant Women (Homesickness And Abuse)
Send us Fan MailWhat if the person who pursued you with love, and talked of a life together in America turned out to be the one holding you captive?"Camilla" shares her powerful journey from Brazil to the U.S.—a journey filled with hope, love, betrayal, and survival. "Camilla" reveals the shocking truth of what happened after she left her home country for marriage, only to face lies, manipulation,
#5. Part1. Why Love Alone Can’t Carry You-- The Harsh Truth About Starting Over in the USA
Send us Fan MailHave you ever left everything you’ve built—your career, your culture, your community—for love… and wondered, “How do I start over in a new country?”Brazilian graphic designer, entrepreneur, and cultural advocate, Cris Diaz, shares her journey of moving to the U.S. for love, leaving behind a thriving business and deep cultural roots in Brazil. Cris opens up about the emotional compl
#58. He Walked 2K Miles — An American Expat, A Mexican Woman, & The Family He Chose
What would make someone walk 2,000 miles — not once, but three times?For Tim Scott, it was one thing: getting back to the woman he loved in Mexico and to the children waiting for him on the other side of the border.Tim didn’t grow up with safety. He didn’t grow up with stability. He came from an abusive home, left Virginia with almost nothing, and found himself learning a new language, navigating
#1. How To Overcome Identity Crisis, Find Resilience And Build Your American Dream
Send us Fan MailHave you ever wondered what it really takes—emotionally and mentally—to build a new life in the U.S. as an immigrant? In this raw and inspiring conversation, German-born Thilo Christian Stomp shares his journey of leaving his homeland at 15, building a career in audio engineering, and facing deep personal and professional challenges, including bankruptcy and threat of prison. For e
#39. Feeling Foreign Abroad? Want To Succeed But Don't Know How? This Expat Woman Did
Send us Fan MailHands up if you want to stay stuck in a job you hate, with dreams unfulfilled! No soul wants that. We want to succeed. We want adventure, to be seen, heard, felt. We want purpose, love. And most of all, we want to be remembered. I'm sitting down with guest and new friend, Samira Kawar, who left Jordan when there were no universities, and political unrest in neighboring countries cu
#13. Should You Celebrate Your Move Abroad If You’re Struggling To Adjust? The Answer Might Surprise You
Send us Fan MailMoving to the United States as an expat or immigrant woman is one of the bravest decisions you will ever make — but It rarely feels brave in the moment. Whether you’re still deciding if you should move, you’ve just landed, or you’re already here and wrestling with homesickness, culture shock, and doubt, this episode is your reminder that courage often looks like discomfort, uncerta
#18. Part1. Are You Shrinking Your Cultural Identity to Fit In? Here’s What Expat & Immigrant Women Must Hear
Send us Fan MailHave you ever tried so hard to fit in somewhere new that you forgot who you actually are?This funny, entertaining, authentic life story resonates with anyone who's ever struggled to adapt to a new culture without losing themselves in the process. In this episode you'll discover:Fitting in doesn't require becoming somebody elseAdapting to life in the USA doesn't mean erasing yoursel
#17. Part 2. Why Pushing Through Culture Shock Is Toxic Advice for Expat Women—Here's What REALLY Works To Reduce Homesickness & Isolation
Send us Fan MailWhat if the only things you had when moving abroad were courage and a calling? Here is a deeply personal and powerful episode. Yolanda reconnects with Robynne Jeisman, episode #15, who who left Australia to follow her calling to the USA. With faith and a vision, she built a new life and launched a nonprofit serving trafficked and homeless youths in California. In this episode you'l
#7. Part 1. Why Just Surviving Isn’t Enough: The Real Story of Expat Resilience In The USA
Send us Fan MailWhat does it take to rebuild your entire life — not once, but twice? In this episode, Yini shares her extraordinary journey from the imperial city of Huế, Vietnam to San Jose, California, carrying with her a family history marked by privilege, loss, survival, and relentless resilience. Her story begins in a world shaped by war, communist imprisonment, and the collapse of everything
#4. Why Trying to Fit In Is A Trap For Immigrant Women—Here’s What To Do Instead
Send us Fan MailWhat if one phone call forced you to choose between your safety and the life you built — with no time to say goodbye?In this powerful episode, “Karen” shares the moment everything changed. A domestic situation in Honduras pushed her into an impossible decision: stay and risk her life, or leave behind her family, her home, her career, and the identity she had spent years building. W
#10. Part1. 3 Powerful Lessons Expat Women Learn From Homesickness & Cultural Differences in the USA
Send us Fan MailWhat if the emotional pain of starting over in America could become the beginning of your personal transformation?Follow Daria’s journey from the heart of post-Soviet Russia to the wide plains of Texas and the diverse streets of San Francisco. Through love, faith, and the complex realities of being a Russian immigrant in today’s world, she shares the raw, unfiltered truth of naviga
#34. Homesick? Anxious? Stuck? 3 Mindset Shifts to Reclaim Your Joy Abroad
Send us Fan MailTo share your own migration story or feedback email guest@Theplaceswecallhome.com This compelling podcast dives into Expat and immigrant women (and men) stories. Those who immigrate to the USA, tackling the struggles of homesickness, identity crisis, and culture shock in the USA while adjusting to expat life and navigating cultural differences. Through conversations on starting ov
#3. Why Immigrant Women In USA Need Financial Literacy To Build The American Dream
Send us Fan MailHow do you start a start over in the USA without a plan?In this powerful conversation, Helen Ruan shares how the Chinese culture shaped her mindset for abundance, financial independence, and a smooth transition to life in the USA. She opens up about achieving her American dream, why culture shock was never an obstacle, and the challenges of raising American-born children with deep
#52. What Does Home Mean at Christmas When You’ve Built a Life Abroad? Expats / Immigrants
Send us Fan MailHave you created your dream expat life abroad?Life as an expat is no joke! Moving to the USA can mean new opportunities, growth, and the inevitable personal changes for the better. For you. Here is why you should not expect to walk in the front door to find the same attitudes that wished you well years ago. The new version of you is critiqued, the old version still expected. And th
# 19. Here's What To Do To Feel Empowered (Expat Woman & Cultural Differences)
Send us Fan MailYour origin story is not something to hide—it's the very thing that makes you powerful.Whether you're struggling to adapt in a new country or wondering if you'll ever feel like you belong, this episode will challenge your thinking and uplift your heart. In this episode you'll discover: Your story, your origin is not a weight holding you down. It is a superpower that sets you apart.
#16. Are Language Struggles Quietly Devaluing Your Expertise in the USA?
Send us Fan MailEver felt like your accent, your words—or the lack of them—make people underestimate everything you’ve worked for?For many expat women, the challenge isn’t just learning English—it’s being understood as the expert you already are. This episode explores the invisible weight language barriers place on brilliant professionals and how it can quietly chip away at your confidence, credib
#37 Feeling Lost Abroad? Here's One Thing To Help Expat Women Heal Homesickness, Culture Shock & Isolation
Send us Fan MailFeeling lost, lonely, or disconnected after moving abroad?Yolanda sits down with Samira Kawar—a trailblazing immigrant woman from Jordan who arrived in the U.S. in 1968 and built a life of legacy, leadership, and belonging.If you’re an expat woman navigating homesickness, culture shock, or isolation, this episode offers more than validation—it offers a blueprint. You’ll learn how t
#48. Why Holiday Loneliness Hits Expats Harder Than Anyone Else — 4 Tips To Build Belonging
Send us Fan MailFeeling the dread of holiday loneliness because you live abroad? Host Yolanda is being honest. The holidays bring a much needed moment of rest, togetherness, community, fun and festive food. But if you live abroad without family and you haven't built your tribe yet, it can be a mess. The season that’s supposed to bring joy can instead spotlight what you're missing.Pay attention, ex
#23. How One Woman Reclaimed Her Identity and Became a Scientist Against All Odds
Send us Fan MailWhat if everything you were taught to believe about your future—your identity, your limits, your worth—was wrong?In this jaw-dropping episode, we go deep with Zainab—a Palestinian-African American woman whose life began with shaved identity, cultural rejection, and racial isolation in a village outside Jerusalem. She faced every reason to stay small. Instead, she rewrote her story.
#15. Part 1. 4 Powerful Lessons This Expat Learned About Belonging While Building a New Life In The USA
Send us Fan MailCan you truly belong somewhere new—or does belonging have to be built from the ground up?If you’ve ever felt out of place after moving to a new country—or questioned if home is even a location—this episode is for you. Robynne Jeisman shares her raw, faith-rooted journey from Australia to the U.S., revealing how culture shock, loneliness, and the unknown shaped her into someone stro
#38. Why Does Starting Over Hurt So Much? The Emotional Toll of Relocating And How To Grow Through Homesickness
Send us Fan MailWhy does starting over hurt so much when you move abroad? Dive into the emotional truth behind relocation and how expat women can turn that pain into personal growth, confidence, and belonging.If you’ve ever relocated, battled homesickness, or struggled to find your place in a new culture, this episode speaks directly to you. Drawing insights from the 2024 Global Expat Survey, host
#12. Lessons From A British Woman In America (Expat Life, Cultural Differences, Homesickness Insights)
Send us Fan MailDo you ever feel like you’re living two lives—one back home, and one here?If you’re an expat or immigrant woman in the U.S. grappling with cultural adjustment, identity shifts, or the quietness of starting over, this episode speaks straight to your heart. In this episode Sophie unpacks the emotional rollercoaster of leaving home, reshaping identity, and finding a sense of belonging
#24. 4 Strategies And How Expat & Immigrant Women Can Redefine Identity, Belonging, And Confidence In The USA
Send us Fan MailIf you're a woman navigating a new country, especially the USA, and struggling with cultural differences, questioning your identity and if you belong, this episode offers you real tools to help you rebuild, reconnect, and rise. Learn how to overcome homesickness, rediscover your voice, and take bold action - even when you don't feel ready. Perfect for immigrant and expat women faci
#22. Afraid to Relocate Because You'll Mess It Up? 4 Excuses Sabotaging Your Move & How To Overcome Them With Confidence. Expat Women
Send us Fan MailHave you ever felt a quiet longing to start over abroad… only to talk yourself out of it with fear, doubt, or “what if I fail?”Before you pack a suitcase or book a one-way flight, there’s an emotional battle happening inside—and you’re not alone. In this heartfelt episode, Yolanda Reshemah pulls back the curtain on the most common fears that hold expat women back. Whether it’s fear
# 35. Why Belonging Isn’t Instant—What every expat woman wish they knew to feel at home in their new country
Send us Fan MailFeeling like you don’t belong yet? In this heartfelt episode, Yolanda Reshemah and guest Karen Giva share the truth about starting over abroad—why belonging takes time, how healing helps, and what every expat woman can do to truly feel at home in a new country. You'll learn why vulnerability matters, how to rebuild community, and what it really takes to feel at home in a new countr
#20. Part2. Are You Shrinking Your Cultural Identity to Fit In? Here’s What Expat & Immigrant Women Must Hear
Send us Fan MailThis episode is a love letter to bold women who lead with story, stand out on purpose, and use cultural confidence as their superpower.In Part 2 of this heartwarming and hilariously honest conversation, Yolanda and Amy continue exploring identity, entrepreneurship, and authenticity across borders. Amy shows that embracing your cultural quirks and leading with your truth isn’t just
#42. Part 2. Immigrants And Expats — Do This To Make Friends In The USA . . . It Actually Works
Send us Fan MailDone with shallow interactions or unsure how to build real connection? You’re not alone. How do you become part of the social circle when you keep getting the cold shoulder, where friendship isn’t spontaneous, and emotional safety isn’t guaranteed?This episode unpacks what’s really behind the struggle—and how to bridge the cultural gap with clarity and courage.You’ll walk away wit
#21. Is the Dream of Starting Over in the U.S. Dead? One Expat Woman's Honest Take
Send us Fan MailHave you ever wondered if the dream of starting fresh in the U.S. is really worth it?For many expat and immigrant women, the journey to start over in the U.S. begins with hope but often runs headfirst into uncertainty, emotional exhaustion and now shifting policies. In this heartfelt episode, Yolanda Reshemah opens up about what the dream really costs—and why so many still choose t
#55. Who Are You Now? Finding Yourself Again After Moving To The USA
Relocating to a foreign country has a way of rearranging things -- your friendships, confidence, parts of you that you thought were solid.I talk about:the mix of belonging, homesickness, and loneliness that comes with expat lifewhat it feels like to raise kids between culturesthe version of you that’s waiting on the other side of this transitionYou don’t have to have it all sorted. You’re allowed
#8. Part2.Why the American Dream Isn’t Handed to You: What Immigrant Women Must Really Do to Succeed
Send us Fan MailWhat does it really take to start over in a new country, and raise the next generation with courage and hope—while breaking free from the molds others try to place on you? This episode is for every expat and immigrant woman struggling with identity, belonging—the emotional impact of relocating—and wondering how to rise above the challenges.By tuning in, you’ll learn:How to transfor
#30. From Culture Shock to Confidence How Expat Women Grow by Trusting Themselves
Send us Fan Mail Simple shifts to help you feel grounded and strong in a new country. In this episode, Yolanda Reshemah and clinical psychologist Dr. Veronique Ani unpack the hidden emotional challenges expat women face—from homesickness and self-doubt to the constant search for validation. Together, they reveal why true confidence doesn’t come from a new country or a new role, but from trusting y
#43. How Emotional Healing Helped This Russian Expat Woman Build a Life She Loves in America
Send us Fan Mailre you an expat woman struggling to make real friendships in America, feeling out of place, or wondering if you need to change who you are just to belong?Dasha moved to the USA from Russia for love. She landed in Lubbock, Texas. In this episode, she shares her journey from small-town rejection to finding meaningful connections in San Francisco. Her story shows that the expat experi
#6. Part2. Why Love Alone Can’t Carry You--The Harsh Truth About Starting Over in the USA
Send us Fan MailWhat happens when you leave everything familiar behind—your language, career, and connections—to start over in a new country as an adult?Starting over in a new country isn’t just about paperwork and logistics—it’s an emotional journey of rebuilding friendships, identity, and purpose. If you’re an expat or immigrant woman navigating the deep psychological challenges of leaving every
#31. Feeling Lost Abroad? How to Navigate Culture Shock, Homesickness, and Identity Shifts
Send us Fan MailDiscover three emotional tools to help you feel grounded, confident, and emotionally safe while adjusting to life in a new country.Are you feeling disoriented, emotionally drained, or unsure of who you are since moving abroad? You’re not alone. This episode breaks down the real difference between culture shock and homesickness—and why understanding both is key to emotional resilien
#44. Why You’re Missing Intention in Your Expat Friendship Journey & How to Fix It
Send us Fan MailWhen you’ve tried the meetups, the coffee chats, the parent groups, the playground conversations… and still feel unseenThis episode is for every expat and immigrant woman who has ever wondered, “Is it me?” It’s not you. It’s the journey. This episode will help you:Release assumptions about who your friends “should” beRecognize red flags and protect your emotional energyCast your ne
#25. 1 Mindset Shift Every Expat Woman Needs to Thrive Abroad
Send us Fan MailWhat's one mindset shift that will help any expat woman let go of the past and truly thrive in the USA?If you’ve relocated to the USA, you know it’s more than just unpacking suitcases. It’s about navigating cultural differences, finding your footing in a new land, and deciding who you want to be now. In this episode, we revisit a powerful conversation with Theo, a German expat whos
#41. Immigrants And Expats — Do This To Make Friends In The USA . . . It Actually Works
Send us Fan MailWondering where to find the kind of female friendships that actually feed your soul?You’re not wrong for craving more than surface-level connection. We're talking about loneliness, cultural shifts, and the quiet ache of being unknown in a new country.Forming meaningful friendships can feel like a second full-time job. You’ll walk away with:Science-backed reasons why female friendsh
#14. Struggling To Make Deep Friendships? Here's What Works
Send us Fan MailYou’re not only one—and there’s hope!Moving to a new country can feel lonely—but you don’t have to do it alone. In this episode, we’re diving into how expat and immigrant women can build real, meaningful friendships in the USA. From embracing vulnerability to finding your community, discover simple ways to turn strangers into your new circle of support.In this episode you'll discov
#36. 3 Ways Expat Women in the USA Can Beat Homesickness and Build a Sense of Belonging
Send us Fan MailFeeling homesick after moving to the USA?You’re not alone—and you don’t have to figure it all out by yourself. In this Friday episode host Yolanda Reshemah shares three powerful ways expat women can use the wisdom of others to feel grounded, connected, and at home again.Whether you’ve just arrived or have been living abroad for years, this conversation will help you:Learn from othe
#56. Who Am I Here? Finding Yourself After Moving Abroad
Moving abroad has a way of shaking loose parts of you that you didn’t even know were fragile. Friendships shift, it changes your sense of self. In this episode, I talk with Patricia Boes, CEO of Unlimit Me, about what it takes to rebuild identity in a new country. Patricia shares how she found belonging after leaving Australia for the Bay Area, and what helped her feel grounded when everything fel
#9. How To Live The American Dream While Still Connected To Home
Send us Fan MailWhat does “home” even mean when you’ve lived in more than one place, switched languages, and had to rebuild your life from scratch more times than you can count?In this week’s conversation, Suzanne — a British expat who’s lived in Italy and now the USA — opens up about the messy, beautiful, emotional parts of migration. We talk about identity, belonging, raising kids far from famil
#46. 5 Signs You’re Outgrowing Expat Life — and How to Return Home Smoothly
Sometimes the bravest thing you can do as an expat is admit that you’re ready to go home.In this episode, I share the story of a friend who, after twenty years in the USA, realized she was done pushing through corporate pressure, cultural exhaustion, and the constant feeling of being “the different one.” Her decision to return to England wasn’t about giving up — it was about choosing a life that f
#60. The One Thing That Makes Life Abroad Harder —And How Expat Women Can Break The Cycle
There’s one thing that makes life abroad feel heavier than it needs to be — and most expat and immigrant women don’t realize they’re doing it.In this episode, I talk about the quiet habit that drains your confidence, deepens your homesickness, and makes every part of starting over in a new country feel harder.It’s something I’ve done myself, especially in my early years in the USA. It shows up in
#27. Making Friends in America As An Expat Or Immigrant Woman Isn’t Organic—Here’s Why
Send us Fan MailEver wondered what it really takes to uproot your life, move across the world for love, and start over in America? If you’re relocating to the USA—or already living here as an expat—you’ve likely felt the sting of loneliness, cultural missteps, and the struggle to find real connection.This episode is a moment from Dasha’s story,#13. Tune in now to hear why friendships don’t form as
#32. Why We Romanticize Home When Living Abroad- Homesickness, Culture Shock & Expat Life in the USA
Send us Fan MailDo you ever wonder why homesickness hits so hard when you’re living abroad—even for things you never cared about back home?In this episode of Starting Over in the USA, Yolanda Reshemah explores the hidden truth behind homesickness for expat women. From longing for food you rarely ate to missing traditions you barely participated in, this episode dives deep into the emotional side o
#40. How to Move Abroad Without Letting Fear Control You — What Most Expat Women Aren’t Told
Send us Fan MailWhat if I fail? What if I don’t belong? Are these questions keeping you from moving abroad for the life you dream of?This episode is your expat woman’s masterclass on moving abroad without letting fear win. Host Yolanda shares real experiences and what helped her prepare for a new life in the USA.If you can’t shake your own fears or answer the “How are you going to make it work?” q
#61. 3 Things That Happen When You Move Abroad — Emotional Truths Expat Women Don't Talk About
The moment you move abroad, something shifts — in your body, in your identity, in the way you see yourself. In this episode, I’m sharing three things that happen the moment you leave home for a new country, especially if you’re an expat or immigrant woman starting over in the USA.These are the parts no one prepares you for: the sudden loneliness, the unexpected softness, the way your confidence wa
#26. How Moving to the USA Triggers Identity Shifts for Every Expat & Immigrant Woman
Send us Fan MailDo you need some practical insights on navigating cultural differences, social norms so you can thrive? Have you ever wondered if moving abroad means losing yourself—or finally finding who you really are? For many expat and immigrant women, relocation is more than a physical move—it’s an identity shift. This episode explores how navigating cultural differences, reinventing your car
#47. 6 Signs You Missed the Emotional Cost of Relocating Under Pressure
Fleeing Russia. Starting over in a new country is hard enough — doing it under pressure comes with a cost most people never talk about.In this episode, I sit down with Anna and Sergey as they share the story of fleeing Russia with only three days’ notice and seeking asylum in the United States. Their journey is raw, emotional, and full of moments that reveal what relocation really feels like when
#28. Why Successful Women Struggle To Rebuild Identity Abroad. Here’s What You’re Facing
Send us Fan MailWhat would you sacrifice for love—your career, your culture, your entire community?Dive into the story of Cristiani, a successful Brazilian entrepreneur who left behind her thriving design business, family, and culture to move to the U.S. for love. Her journey reveals the emotional challenges of starting over in a new country, balancing homesickness, cultural identity, and learning
#50. Navigating American Holiday Overwhelm And Loneliness As An Expat Or Immigrant Woman
Send us Fan MailHow to protect your identity, set boundaries, and create meaningful traditions when creating a new life in the USA.You’re not imagining it. For expat / immigrant women in the USA, the holidays often bring a unique mix of homesickness, cultural pressure, and the quiet fear of not belonging.This episode takes an honest look at what women like us are really experiencing: the overwhelm
#33. 2 Challenges Every Expat Woman Faces in the USA—And How to Overcome Them
Send us Fan MailAre you an expat woman starting over in the USA—and wondering why this transition feels harder than you expected? Relocating abroad isn’t just about visas, moving boxes, and learning English. It’s about navigating homesickness, unspoken cultural codes, rebuilding your career, and figuring out how to belong in a place that doesn’t yet feel like home.In this heartfelt episode, you’ll
#59. Homesickness, Loneliness, And Starting Over — Life In The USA
What does it really mean to start over in a country where no one knows your story?In this episode, you’ll hear Ghirmay’s journey — a true immigrant story of arriving in the USA with no English, no family, and no way to return home. Eighteen years later, he has built a life through resilience, homesickness, loneliness, fear, and pure determination.This is the unglamorous side of life in the USA:was
#45. Does Your Move To The USA Feel Lonely? You’re Missing One Crucial Element
Send us Fan MailHow do you rebuild an entire life from zero—no job, no family, no network—after fleeing a country you can never return to?If you’re an expat woman trying to feel grounded, connected, or at home in the USA, this episode reveals the real emotional, practical, and spiritual challenges that come with starting over—and the one element that makes the transition radically easier.You are g
#54. 10 Ways To Feel At Home During The Holidays in the USA
The holidays are complicated when you’re living in a country that isn’t home. I’m sharing ten simple, comforting ideas that worked for me and can help you create a holiday season in the USA that feels truly yours.I talk about:finding community without the overwhelm• how to opt out gracefully• planning for triggers like homesicknessI hope this episode gives you a few ideas — and a little comfort.
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