#13. Should You Celebrate Your Move Abroad If You’re Struggling To Adjust? The Answer Might Surprise You

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

Thinking about moving abroad—or already living overseas—and wondering if you’re really cut out for this adventure? Spoiler: you’re braver than you think.

Host Yolanda Reshemah speaks directly to expat and immigrant women who’ve made the bold move to the U.S.—or are still dreaming of it. This episode is your reminder of the courage it takes to start over abroad, and why simply making the move is already a victory worth celebrating.

Through a personal story of a fearless trip to Belgium at 18 and years of international relocations, Yolanda reflects on how small acts of bravery shape a bold, regret-free life.

In this episode:

• Discover why your decision to move abroad is one of the bravest, most powerful choices you’ll ever make.
• Learn how even the smallest triumphs abroad—ordering a meal, making a friend, showing up—build the confidence you need to thrive.
• Be inspired to embrace your bold beginnings and see your journey as the foundation for lifelong growth, resilience, and adventure.

Listen now, celebrate your courage and feel empowered to keep moving forward—because the best is yet to come.

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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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