#38. Why Does Starting Over Hurt So Much? The Emotional Toll of Relocating And How To Grow Through Homesickness episode artwork

EPISODE · Oct 11, 2025 · 8 MIN

#38. Why Does Starting Over Hurt So Much? The Emotional Toll of Relocating And How To Grow Through Homesickness

from The Places We Call Home podcast · host Yolanda Reshemah

Send us Fan MailWhy 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 around the world can transform the challenges of cultural adaptation, identity shifts, and relocation stress into opportunities for reinvention and leadership.you’ll learn:The real reason starting over abroad hurts — and why that pain means you’re growing.How expat women find purpose, joy, and belonging after moving overseas.Why relocation is not a loss, but a portal to empowerment and legacy-building. Download now.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

Send us Fan MailWhy 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 around the world can transform the challenges of cultural adaptation, identity shifts, and relocation stress into opportunities for reinvention and leadership.you’ll learn:The real reason starting over abroad hurts — and why that pain means you’re growing.How expat women find purpose, joy, and belonging after moving overseas.Why relocation is not a loss, but a portal to empowerment and legacy-building. Download now.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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