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 Starting Over In The USA: The Expat Woman's Guide to overcoming Homesickness, Embracing Cultural Differences, and Creating a New Home Away From Home.

 Starting Over In The USA: The Expat Woman's Guide to overcoming Homesickness, Embracing Cultural Differences, and Creating a New Home Away From Home.

Written by: The Places We Call Home LLC
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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

© 2025  Starting Over In The USA: The Expat Woman's Guide to overcoming Homesickness, Embracing Cultural Differences, and Creating a New Home Away From Home.
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  • #53. 10 Tips for A Happier Holiday Season In USA For Expat And Immigrant Women
    Dec 25 2025

    What if this holiday season didn’t leave you overwhelmed, overspending, or quietly homesick?

    Yolanda explores how you, expat and immigrant woman, can create a cozy, joyful holiday season that actually feels like yours — even while living far from home.

    This episode brings 10 expat‑approved tips gathered from communities in the USA, the UK, and online expat spaces. Hear about:

    • Creating your own mini holiday world at home
    • Blending yours and American cultural traditions
    • Building micro‑communities that feel like family

    Whether you're newly arrived or a decade into your American journey, these tips help you shape the Holidays to support your wellbeing and honors who you are.

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    Here is a podcast about courage—the courage to transform your life and to tell your own story. Here, we dive into the journeys of expat / immigrant women who've left their countries of origin for adventure or the American dream. Together, we explore the ache of homesickness, the challenge of cultural differences, and the search for identity—while sharing practical tips and inspiring success stories. This isn't just about living overseas. It's about finding resilience, purpose, and belonging. It's creating a home wherever you are. This is your space to learn, connect, and gather tools to navigate the emotional cost of building a life in the USA.




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    9 mins
  • #53. How Expat Women Redefine The Holidays in the USA—Family, Traditions, Belonging
    Dec 20 2025

    What 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 lost — it’s carried with you, recreated, and reimagined
    • Permission to let your traditions evolve as your life evolves
    • Inspiration to honor the rituals that matter most — whether they’re from childhood or newly created in the USA

    This is a story that reminds you that your version of Christmas is valid, beautiful, and uniquely yours.

    Leave a comment on your relocation journey.

    Here is a podcast about courage—the courage to transform your life and to tell your own story. Here, we dive into the journeys of expat / immigrant women who've left their countries of origin for adventure or the American dream. Together, we explore the ache of homesickness, the challenge of cultural differences, and the search for identity—while sharing practical tips and inspiring success stories. This isn't just about living overseas. It's about finding resilience, purpose, and belonging. It's creating a home wherever you are. This is your space to learn, connect, and gather tools to navigate the emotional cost of building a life in the USA.

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    9 mins
  • #51. What Does Home Mean at Christmas When You’ve Built a Life Abroad? Expats / Immigrants
    Dec 18 2025

    Have 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 then there's the guilt of having achieved more.

    If you're in a season of feeling like you're stuck between worlds, you don't quite fit anywhere, this episode is for you.

    Host Yolanda revisits her chat with business woman Amy Denebeam-Dean, a California native who successfully build a life among the British upper-classes for more than a decade, only to leave it all behind to find her California roots. Amy shares gems on living authentically, finding opportunities, and belonging somewhere.

    Download this lively, outspoken chat on coming back to your home of origin.

    Leave a comment on your relocation journey.

    Here is a podcast about courage—the courage to transform your life and to tell your own story. Here, we dive into the journeys of expat / immigrant women who've left their countries of origin for adventure or the American dream. Together, we explore the ache of homesickness, the challenge of cultural differences, and the search for identity—while sharing practical tips and inspiring success stories. This isn't just about living overseas. It's about finding resilience, purpose, and belonging. It's creating a home wherever you are. This is your space to learn, connect, and gather tools to navigate the emotional cost of building a life in the USA.

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    23 mins
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