EPISODE · Apr 23, 2025 · 7 MIN
#13. Should You Celebrate Your Move Abroad If You’re Struggling To Adjust? The Answer Might Surprise You
from The Places We Call Home podcast · host Yolanda Reshemah
Send us Fan MailMoving 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, uncertainty, and taking one shaky step at a time.In this episode, I share why it’s so important to celebrate the act of moving abroad — not the polished version, but the real beginning. The messy beginning. The “what on earth am I doing?” beginning. I talk about my own journey too: leaving England at 18 to travel alone for the first time, the promise I made to myself to live without regrets, and how that early act of courage shaped every move I’ve made since — including relocating to the U.S. and now back to England with my family.You’ll hear why expat and immigrant women are extraordinary, why discomfort is part of the process (not a sign you made a mistake), and how your first bold step becomes the foundation for everything you build in America.This episode will help you:Reframe your discomfort as part of your transformationRecognize your courage in simply showing upCelebrate your bold beginningsUnderstand why making friends in the U.S. is hard — and what to do about itFeel less alone in your expat/immigrant journeyIf you’re feeling overwhelmed, lonely, or unsure of how to make friends in the U.S., I want you to know this: you are not behind, and you are not alone. You are becoming. You will surprise yourself with your resilience. You will look back and say, “I did that.” And you will grow into a version of yourself you haven’t even met yet.Listen now and remind yourself why you started. And when you’re ready, head over to Episode 1 — where you’ll hear how one expat American’s dream unraveled into bankruptcy and legal battles, and how one authentic friend helped him through it all.Start downloading and get to know every character and their story.https://www.instagram.com/placeswecallhomepod
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Send us Fan MailMoving 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, uncertainty, and taking one shaky step at a time.In this episode, I share why it’s so important to celebrate the act of moving abroad — not the polished version, but the real beginning. The messy beginning. The “what on earth am I doing?” beginning. I talk about my own journey too: leaving England at 18 to travel alone for the first time, the promise I made to myself to live without regrets, and how that early act of courage shaped every move I’ve made since — including relocating to the U.S. and now back to England with my family.You’ll hear why expat and immigrant women are extraordinary, why discomfort is part of the process (not a sign you made a mistake), and how your first bold step becomes the foundation for everything you build in America.This episode will help you:Reframe your discomfort as part of your transformationRecognize your courage in simply showing upCelebrate your bold beginningsUnderstand why making friends in the U.S. is hard — and what to do about itFeel less alone in your expat/immigrant journeyIf you’re feeling overwhelmed, lonely, or unsure of how to make friends in the U.S., I want you to know this: you are not behind, and you are not alone. You are becoming. You will surprise yourself with your resilience. You will look back and say, “I did that.” And you will grow into a version of yourself you haven’t even met yet.Listen now and remind yourself why you started. And when you’re ready, head over to Episode 1 — where you’ll hear how one expat American’s dream unraveled into bankruptcy and legal battles, and how one authentic friend helped him through it all.Start downloading and get to know every character and their story.https://www.instagram.com/placeswecallhomepod
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