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

How do you rebuild an entire life from zero—no job, no family, no network—after fleeing a country you can never return to?

If you’re an expat woman trying to feel grounded, connected, or at home in the USA, this episode reveals the real emotional, practical, and spiritual challenges that come with starting over—and the one element that makes the transition radically easier.

You are going to discover

• How genuine community can disso...

For every expat woman who's asked herself, Is it me? Am I the problem? I recorded this one just for you.

No. It’s not you. It’s the journey you take when you move into a new country, town, and social circle.

The problem isn’t your personality—it’s the hidden assumptions, unintentional patterns, and narrow circles that quietly make new friendships feel impossible for women starting over in a new country.

You’ll learn:

• How to re...

re you an expat woman struggling to make real friendships in America, feeling out of place, or wondering if you need to change who you are just to belong?

Dasha moved to the USA from Russia for love. She landed in Lubbock, Texas. In this episode, she shares her journey from small-town rejection to finding meaningful connections in San Francisco. Her story shows that the expat experience touches all of us—no matter where we come from...

Done with shallow interactions or unsure how to build real connection? You’re not alone. 

How do you become part of the  social circle when you keep getting the cold shoulder, where friendship isn’t spontaneous, and emotional safety isn’t guaranteed?

This episode unpacks what’s really behind the struggle—and how to bridge the cultural gap with clarity and courage.

You’ll walk away with three things:

• Key cultural insights into how A...

Wondering where to find the kind of female friendships that actually feed your soul?

You’re not wrong for craving more than surface-level connection. We're talking about loneliness, cultural shifts, and the quiet ache of being unknown in a new country.

Forming meaningful friendships can feel like a second full-time job. 

You’ll walk away with:

• Science-backed reasons why female friendships improve mental health, reduce stress, ...

What if I fail? What if I don’t belong? 

Are these questions keeping you from moving abroad for the life you dream of?

This episode is your expat woman’s masterclass on moving abroad without letting fear win. Host Yolanda shares real experiences and what helped her prepare for a new life in the USA.

If you can’t shake your own fears or answer the “How are you going to make it work?” questions from well-meaning friends, this one is for...

Hear how guest Samira Kawar went from a small classroom to dining with royalty and open doors to global advocacy. 

Education and integrity can change your destiny.

Jordanian expat, Samira, chose to bank her hopes on getting qualified and recognized in the USA.  That decision led to an invitation to the U.S. National Prayer Breakfast, and friends in high places. She found herself at palaces and a key player on international cancer awa...

Why does starting over hurt so much when you move abroad? 

Dive into the emotional truth behind relocation and how expat women can turn that pain into personal growth, confidence, and belonging.

If you’ve ever relocated, battled homesickness, or struggled to find your place in a new culture, this episode speaks directly to you. 

Drawing insights from the 2024 Global Expat Survey, host Yolanda reveals how expat women in the USA and aro...

Feeling lost, lonely, or disconnected after moving abroad?

Yolanda sits down with Samira Kawar—a trailblazing immigrant woman from Jordan who arrived in the U.S. in 1968 and built a life of legacy, leadership, and belonging.

If you’re an expat woman navigating homesickness, culture shock, or isolation, this episode offers more than validation—it offers a blueprint. 

You’ll learn how to use education as a tool for empowerment, how to b...

Feeling homesick after moving to the USA?
You’re not alone—and you don’t have to figure it all out by yourself. 

In this Friday episode host Yolanda Reshemah shares three powerful ways expat women can use the wisdom of others to feel grounded, connected, and at home again.

Whether you’ve just arrived or have been living abroad for years, this conversation will help you:

• Learn from other expat women’s stories so you can avoid c...

Feeling like you don’t belong yet? 

In this heartfelt episode, Yolanda Reshemah and guest Karen Giva share the truth about starting over abroad—why belonging takes time, how healing helps, and what every expat woman can do to truly feel at home in a new country. 

You'll learn why vulnerability matters, how to rebuild community, and what it really takes to feel at home in a new country—no matter where you are in your journey.

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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 findin...

Are you an expat woman starting over in the USA—and wondering why this transition feels harder than you expected? 

Relocating abroad isn’t just about visas, moving boxes, and learning English. It’s about navigating homesickness, unspoken cultural codes, rebuilding your career, and figuring out how to belong in a place that doesn’t yet feel like home.

In this heartfelt episode, you’ll hear Karen Geva’s story of moving from Israel to C...

Do you ever wonder why homesickness hits so hard when you’re living abroad—even for things you never cared about back home?

In this episode of Starting Over in the USA, Yolanda Reshemah explores the hidden truth behind homesickness for expat women. From longing for food you rarely ate to missing traditions you barely participated in, this episode dives deep into the emotional side of expat life in the USA. You’ll learn how culture s...

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 resilience. 

You’ll learn three powerful tools to help you f...

 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, emot...

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.

The surprising reasons moving back to England left m...

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 learning how to merge two very different worlds.

Just hit th...

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 as easily in the U.S., and how you can create a sense...