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The Places We Call Home podcast

Yolanda Reshemah
United States
Immigration
England
Homesickness
San Francisco, United States
Belonging
Education
Culture Shock
Christmas
Moving Abroad
Russia
Israel
Expat Life
Community
Asylum
Immigrants and Expats
Caribbean
San Francisco
Friendship
Expatriate Women

A podcast for any woman seeking practical support and life-transforming stories of rebuilding identity, finding belonging, and creating a meaningful life in a new country.

Host Yolanda Reshemah explores the real inner work of moving abroad — the loneliness, the loss of professional footing, the homesickness, the cultural adjustment, and the invisible labor women perform to hold their families ste... more

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Latest Episodes

Five practical tools every migrant woman can use to stop feeling lost

Ever felt overwhelmed after moving abroad? This episode gives you the missing manual. Host Yolanda Reshemah breaks down two essential skills every immigrant, expat, and migrant wo... more

My expectation was that we were going to buy me a Barbie ... jeans, and bubble gum!

This conversation with writer and storyteller Yuliya Patasy is an unusual exploration of what it means to arrive somewhere new — physically, emotionally, culturally,... more

Moving abroad can look exciting from the outside — but inside, many immigrant and expat women carry a silent truth: loneliness, identity loss, homesickness, and the pressure to hold everything together.

In this solo episode, I talk honestly about th... more

I’ll never forget what it was like to live with 12 people in a Soviet apartment sharing a bathroom.

Writer and storyteller Yuliya Patsay joins us to explore the emotional work of immigration, belonging, and identity — from her childhood arrival in S... more

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Recent Guests

Yuliya Patsay
comedian and author navigating American life with a Soviet programming
Episode: #70. Bubblegum, Barbie and Becoming American. Pt.2 Yuliya Patsay
Yulia Patsay
Author and comedian
Episode: #68. Bubblegum, Barbie and Becoming American. Pt.1 Yuliya Patsay
Janet Zhu
Entrepreneur, pageant queen, Chinese American
Independent entrepreneur and community leader
Episode: #67. The Truth About Success, Friendship, and Starting Over in a New Country
Monica Chang
Korean-Canadian entrepreneur and restaurateur with experiences in Toronto and Marin
Korean cafe owner / restaurateur
Episode: #63. Moved To USA For Love? Homesick, Lonely, Starting Over -What's Possible For Expat Women
Ghirmay Negassi
Immigrant; Eritrean who built a life in the US; entrepreneur and self-learner
Episode: #59. Homesickness, Loneliness, And Starting Over — Life In The USA
Timothy Scott
American expat who walked across the United States to Mexico to be with his family
Private individual
Episode: #58. He Walked 2K Miles — An American Expat, A Mexican Woman, & The Family He Chose
Trish Boes
Expat, founder of Unlimit Me; moved from Australia to the US; entrepreneur and coach
Unlimit Me
Episode: #56. Who Am I Here? Finding Yourself After Moving Abroad
Amy Denebeam-Dean
American expat who lived in England for ~20 years, former Oxford student, entrepreneur
Tea shop owner in San Francisco / antique dealer and retailer
Episode: #52. What Does Home Mean at Christmas When You’ve Built a Life Abroad? Expats / Immigrants
Dr. Veronique Elefant
Clinical psychologist with over 25 years of experience
Episode: #51. Feeling Foreign And A Little Lost? Here's How To Steady Yourself Expat / Immigrant

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Yolanda Rishima
Host of The Places We Call Home podcast

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 16 ratings
  • Something for everyone

    We’ve all been ‘new’ at one point of our lives or another.. first day of school, work or even in a new city / country for some.. these stories and this podcast highlights the importance of so many factors. And those stories unfamiliar to us - we find equipping through this podcast to better understand others and the world around us. Storytelling is so important & The Places We Call Home does a great job inviting us in!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Letty415
    United Statesa year ago
  • You are not alone!

    Moving to a new country involves so many feelings and learning! This podcast has been very helpful teaching me that I’m not alone in my feelings and difficulties. Yolanda is an expert in moving around and has a special way to get people’s stories! I absolutely recommend if you have moved recently to the US or any other country!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Cris Dias. Raruti
    United Statesa year ago
  • Must listen

    Yolanda is a talented host with a unique, curious perspective on relocating to the U.S. I love how she connects with her guests and shares a wide range of compelling stories

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Allieallieallieaallit
    United Statesa year ago
  • Great advice and author

    Great show and advice on navigating moving to a new country. Such a talented story teller, I love this episode.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Allrosie
    United Kingdoma year ago
  • Truth speaker

    Yolanda is a fantastic podcast host with a soothing voice and a warm, welcoming presence. She guides conversations with ease, drawing out meaningful insights from her guests while creating a space that feels both engaging and comforting.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    cherubimma
    United Statesa year ago

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Listeners describe the host as empathetic and engaging, drawing out meaningful insights from guests.
Many praise the show for making them feel less alone in their relocation journey.

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Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

#70. Bubblegum, Barbie and Becoming American. Pt.2 Yuliya Patsay
Q: A few questions. It's about expectations. What do you think they were expecting when they moved?
The guest describes having one clear expectation focused on material wishes (like getting a Barbie) rather than broader plans, highlighting how consumer symbols of American life were anticipated before realization of the broader immigration challenges.
#67. The Truth About Success, Friendship, and Starting Over in a New Country
Q: What was the first thing you did with the $300 when you arrived?
I looked for a local job near home to become financially independent, started with a restaurant role, and then enrolled in schooling while gradually building up my business and later expanding into leadership and service.
#67. The Truth About Success, Friendship, and Starting Over in a New Country
Q: What are you most proud of in your journey so far?
I'm proud of turning my background and hard work into a life that supports others: building businesses, leading organizations, and inspiring other immigrant women to pursue their own dreams—while also staying deeply connected to my roots and culture.
#67. The Truth About Success, Friendship, and Starting Over in a New Country
Q: Tell our listeners a little about who you are and where you come from.
I'm Janet Zhu, born in China, who moved to America with big dreams and a need to build a life with independence, education, and community involvement. I transitioned from learning to navigate a new language and culture to founding businesses and leading community initiatives.
# 35. Why Belonging Isn’t Instant—What every expat woman wish they knew to feel at home in their new country
Q: What do you wish you knew back then that you know now?
The guest explains that expectations of instant social circles were not realistic, emphasizing the need to plan for community building and to allow time and space for healing and adjustment.

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What is The Places We Call Home podcast about and what kind of topics does it cover?

This program centers on expat and immigrant women navigating homesickness, culture shock, identity shifts, and building a life abroad. Episodes blend personal storytelling with practical guidance on belonging, community-building, and entrepreneurship, often exploring how friendships, language hurdles, and cultural norms shape the move-to-new-country experience. Notably, guests come from diverse backgrounds—artists, restaurateurs, scientists, and professionals—sharing candid, actionable insights on reinvention and creating a sense of home from scratch. The show is particularly strong for listeners who want empathetic, real-world narratives about resilience, belonging, and turning displacement into opportunity, with a strong emphasis on women... more

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2. Yulia Patsay
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4. Monica Chang
5. Ghirmay Negassi
6. Timothy Scott
7. Trish Boes
8. Amy Denebeam-Dean

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