The Places We Call Home podcast

Send us Fan Mail Your 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 ap...

Send us Fan Mail Have 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 else Adapting to life in the USA doesn't mean erasing yo...

Send us Fan Mail What 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 yo...

Send us Fan Mail Ever 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, cred...

Send us Fan Mail Can 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 s...

Send us Fan Mail You’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 dis...

Send us Fan Mail Moving 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, uncer...

Send us Fan Mail Do 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 belong...

Send us Fan Mail What 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 actio...

Send us Fan Mail What 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 navi...

Send us Fan Mail What 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 fam...

Send us Fan Mail What 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 tran...

Send us Fan Mail What 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 everyth...

Send us Fan Mail What 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 eve...

Send us Fan Mail Have 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 co...

Send us Fan Mail What 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....

Send us Fan Mail How 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 dee...

Send us Fan Mail What 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, manipulati...

Send us Fan Mail Have 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...