#15. Part 1. 4 Powerful Lessons This Expat Learned About Belonging While Building a New Life In The USA

EPISODE · May 15, 2025 · 19 MIN

#15. Part 1. 4 Powerful Lessons This Expat Learned About Belonging While Building a New Life In The USA

from The Places We Call Home podcast · host Yolanda Reshemah

Send us Fan MailCan 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 stronger, more compassionate, and more anchored in purpose. Her story will resonate with anyone navigating identity, community, or the emotional complexity of starting over.In this episode you will discover:How purpose—not certainty—can steady your path in unfamiliar placesThe hard-won truth about building authentic friendships and community from scratchWhat it really means to belong to two places—and why you don’t have to choose just oneHit play to hear honest insights on faith, resilience, and the deeper meaning of belonging in a life that spans two continents.To share your own migration story, or  feedback email  [email protected] 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.https://www.instagram.com/placeswecallhomepod

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