#32. Why We Romanticize Home When Living Abroad- Homesickness, Culture Shock & Expat Life in the USA

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

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 shock and mental health challenges can make us romanticize the past and idealize home, even when we chose to relocate for better opportunities.

• Understand why nostalgia often distorts our memories and makes cultural adjustment harder.
• Gain practical tools to stay grounded and present while navigating homesickness abroad.
• Learn how to reclaim your story so that moving abroad becomes about growth—not regret

This compelling podcast dives into Expat and immigrant women 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, belonging and finding purpose, it highlights success stories of women's tenacity, and the resilience of expat and immigrant experiences 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 mental health for personal growth and wellbeing for women in pursuit of the American dream.

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