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
Starting Over In The USA: The Expat Woman's Guide to overcoming Homesickness, Embracing Cultural Differences, and Creating a New Home Away From Home.
#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 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 yourself.
You’ll learn:
- How to feel grounded, emotionally strong, and truly good in your own skin, no matter where you live.
- Why the need for validation often show up when relocating—and how to break free.
- Practical tools to move from frustration and self-sabotage toward calm and confidence.
Press play to discover how to turn culture shock into confidence and start thriving in your expat journey today.
To share your own migration story or feedback email guest@Theplaceswecallhome.com
More from Dr. Veronique:
This compelling podcast dives into Expat and immigrant women 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 over, reinventing yourself, belonging and finding purpose, it highlights success stories of women's tenacity, and the resilience of expat and immigrant experiences in the USA. It offers insights into bicultural identity, language barriers, and the challenges of living overseas. The podcast emphasizes the importance of a strong support system and mental health for personal growth and wellbeing for women in pursuit of the American dream.
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