Starting Over In The USA: The Expat Woman's Guide to overcoming Homesickness, Embracing Cultural Differences, and Creating a New Home Away From Home.
Struggling to build a new life abroad?
Starting over in a new country can be thrilling—but it can also leave you feeling overwhelmed, isolated, and uncertain about how to truly begin again.
If you're an expat or immigrant woman chasing the American dream, you're likely facing more than just culture shock. You're navigating unfamiliar systems and the quiet longing for real connection. This podcast speaks directly to you—it explores the journey of expat and immigrant women chasing the American Dream, navigating cultural differences, overcoming homesickness, and creating a home away from home.
Tune in Each Wednesday for raw, unfiltered stories from people who’ve already walked this path—sharing the highs, the lows, and everything in between.
Get bite-sized voice notes every Friday, packed with practical tools to manage the emotional impact of moving, from friendships to finding your voice.
Press play now to discover a perspective, strategies and stories to help you create the life of which you dream.
Connect with host Yolanda Reshemah or to be on the show, email: guest@ThePlacesWeCallHome.com
Episodes
46 episodes
#46. 5 Signs You’re Outgrowing the Expat Life — & How To Transition Smoothly”?
Expat woman, ever wondered if resilience means holding on… or knowing when to let go of a life that no longer fits?Pushing through homesickness, cultural differences, and corporate challenges becomes second nature. But sometimes resilien...
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#45. Does Your Move To The USA Feel Lonely? You’re Missing One Crucial Element
How 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 e...
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#44. Why You’re Missing Intention in Your Expat Friendship Journey & How to Fix It
For every expat woman who's asked herself, Is it me? Am I the problem? I recorded this one just for you.No. It’s not you. It’s the journey you take when you move into a new country, town, and social circle.The proble...
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#43. How Emotional Healing Helped This Russian Expat Woman Build a Life She Loves in America
re 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 ...
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#42. Part 2. How To Make Friends in the USA as an Expat Woman—What Actually Works
Done 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 sa...
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#41. Part 1. How To Make Friends in the USA as an Expat Woman—What Actually Works
Wondering 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 ...
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#40. How to Move Abroad Without Letting Fear Control You — What Most Expat Women Aren’t Told
What 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 share...
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#39. From Classroom to Palaces — One Expat Woman’s Journey Through Culture Shock to Success
Hear how guest Samira Kawar went from a small classroom to dining with royalty and open doors to global advocacy. Education and integrity can change your destiny.Jordanian expat, Samira, chose to bank her hopes on getting qua...
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#38. Why Does Starting Over Hurt So Much? The Emotional Toll of Relocating And How To Grow Through Homesickness
Why 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, battle...
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#37 Feeling Lost Abroad? Here's One Thing To Help Expat Women Heal Homesickness, Culture Shock & Isolation
Feeling 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’...
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#36. 3 Ways Expat Women in the USA Can Beat Homesickness and Build a Sense of Belonging
Feeling 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 f...
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# 35. Why Belonging Isn’t Instant—What every expat woman wish they knew to feel at home in their new country
Feeling 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 ...
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#34. Homesick? Anxious? Stuck? 3 Mindset Shifts to Reclaim Your Joy Abroad
To 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 t...
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#33. 2 Challenges Every Expat Woman Faces in the USA—And How to Overcome Them
Are 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, unsp...
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#32. Why We Romanticize Home When Living Abroad- Homesickness, Culture Shock & Expat Life in the USA
Do 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 homesickne...
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#31. Feeling Lost Abroad? How to Navigate Culture Shock, Homesickness, and Identity Shifts
Discover 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? <...
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#30. From Culture Shock to Confidence How Expat Women Grow by Trusting Themselves
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 s...
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#29. Does Your Relocation Journey Lack True Connection? Here’s the Hard Truth About Expat Life
Have 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 ...
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#28. Why Successful Women Struggle To Rebuild Identity Abroad. Here’s What You’re Facing
What 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...
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#27. Making Friends in America As An Expat Or Immigrant Woman Isn’t Organic—Here’s Why
Ever 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 lonelines...
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#26. How Moving to the USA Triggers Identity Shifts for Every Expat & Immigrant Woman
Do 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 immigran...
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#25. 1 Mindset Shift Every Expat Woman Needs to Thrive Abroad
What'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 ...
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#24. 4 Strategies And How Expat & Immigrant Women Can Redefine Identity, Belonging, And Confidence In The USA
If 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. Lear...
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#23. How One Woman Reclaimed Her Identity and Became a Scientist Against All Odds
What 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 ident...
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#22. Afraid to Relocate Because You'll Mess It Up? 4 Excuses Sabotaging Your Move & How To Overcome Them With Confidence. Expat Women
Have 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 n...
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