#10. Part1. From Communism to California: A Russian Woman’s Honest Take on Faith, Identity & Freedom in the USA

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 navigating identity, community, and what she loves about life in America. 

Whether you’re an expat, immigrant, or simply searching for belonging, her story will resonate deeply.

By listening, you’ll discover:

• Hard-won lessons about long-distance love, cultural adaptation, and the courage to build a life in a new country.
• Why finding the right community—and sometimes the right city—is essential for emotional and cultural survival.
• How embracing repentance, humility, and personal responsibility can lead to healing, reconciliation, and inner peace as an immigrant.

Press play now to hear an unforgettable story of resilience, faith, and transformation that will inspire you to own your journey, wherever it leads.

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This compelling podcast dives into Expat and immigrant women (and men) 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, and finding purpose, it highlights success stories of women's tenacity, and the resilience of expats 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 wellbeing for women in pursuit of the American dream.

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