The Places We Call Home podcast

Send us Fan Mail 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?  You’re not alone. This episode breaks down the real difference between culture shock and homesickness—and why understanding both is key to emotional resil...

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...

Send us Fan Mail 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 wondering where “home” truly is. This episode dives into that very struggle, showing how the USA can still hold promise despite its imperfections...

Send us Fan Mail 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. for love. Her journey reveals the emotional challenges of starting over in a new country, balancing homesickness, cultural identity, and learni...

Send us Fan Mail 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 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...

Send us Fan Mail 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 immigrant women, relocation is more than a physical move—it’s an identity shift. This episode explores how navigating cultural differences, reinventing your c...

Send us Fan Mail 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 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 wh...

Send us Fan Mail 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.  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 fa...

Send us Fan Mail 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 identity, cultural rejection, and racial isolation in a village outside Jerusalem.  She faced every reason to stay small. Instead, she rewrote her sto...

Send us Fan Mail 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 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 fe...

Send us Fan Mail Have 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 choos...

Send us Fan Mail This 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 ju...

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...