#17. Part 2. Why Pushing Through Culture Shock Is Toxic Advice for Expat Women—Here's What REALLY Works To Reduce Homesickness & Isolation

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

What if the only things you had when moving abroad were courage and a calling?

Here is a deeply personal and powerful episode. Yolanda reconnects with Robynne Jeisman, episode #15, who who left Australia to follow her calling to the USA. With faith and a vision, she built a new life and launched a nonprofit serving trafficked and homeless youths in California.

In this episode you'll discover

• How self-kindness helped Robynne recover from burnout, and stay grounded while building something greater than herself.
• Take away practical insight on how small acts of rest and self-care—like margin days and comfort rituals—can keep you resilient, handle your homesickness, and connected to who you are in a foreign land.

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This compelling podcast delves into Expat and immigrant stories of 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 empowerment and the resilience of expats in the USA, offering insights into bicultural identity, language barriers, and the challenges of living overseas. It emphasizes the importance of a strong support system and mental health for women in pursuit of the American dream.

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