Expat experiences, information and advice for anyone moving or living abroad. Visit Expat Focus at expatfocus.com for more.
Expat Focus
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Expat experiences, information and advice for anyone moving or living abroad. Visit Expat Focus at expatfocus.com for more.
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Recent Episodes
May 26, 2026
An American In The UK – The HONEST Truth About Moving Abroad In Your 40s
Host of Expat Focus, Liam Kirk, interviews writer Victoria Pearce about the honest truths and practicalities of moving abroad in your 40s.
April 29, 2026
The Secret To Expat Happiness – Building Friendships Abroad
<p class="MsoNormal">Yolanda Reshemah, host of The Places We Call Home Podcast, joins the Expat Focus Podcast to talk about building authentic community when you move abroad. Yolanda's expat journey began at just 10 years old when she moved from the Caribbean to the UK, and she's since lived in France and the USA. She shares how each move shaped her identity — from discovering Parisian culture to navigating reverse culture shock — and why feeling at home starts with knowing yourself.</p> <p class="MsoNormal">Carlie and Yolanda dig into why shared expat status isn't enough to build lasting friendships, and how Yolanda sought deeper connections through volunteering, classes at Berkeley, and being intentional about what she needs. They also swap stories about cultural quirks in the US, from California's yoga-outfit uniform to the phenomenon of "flaking," and discuss what it really means to thrive rather than just settle in a new country.</p> <p class="MsoNormal">#ExpatLife #ExpatCommunity #MovingAbroad #LivingInUSA #BuildingCommunity</p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style= "font-family: 'Segoe UI Emoji',sans-serif; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Segoe UI Emoji';"> 👉</span> Visit Expat Focus at <a href= "https://www.expatfocus.com">https://www.expatfocus.com</a></p> <p class="MsoNormal">00:00 Yolanda's Expat Journey</p> <p class="MsoNormal">01:25 Caribbean to UK at 10</p> <p class="MsoNormal">02:42 Finding Parisian Community</p> <p class="MsoNormal">04:13 Reverse Culture Shock</p> <p class="MsoNormal">04:41 Tourist to Local Mindset</p> <p class="MsoNormal">05:43 How Early Moves Shape You</p> <p class="MsoNormal">08:09 Lessons on Slowing Down</p> <p class="MsoNormal">09:41 Starting Her Podcast</p> <p class="MsoNormal">12:23 A Process for Belonging</p> <p class="MsoNormal">13:47 What Feeds and Anchors You</p> <p class="MsoNormal">18:39 Building Lasting Friendships</p> <p class="MsoNormal">22:15 Beyond Expat Friend Groups</p> <p class="MsoNormal">24:48 US Culture Quirks</p> <p class="MsoNormal">29:32 Where Home Is Next</p> <p class="MsoNormal">31:19 Find Yolanda Online</p> <p class="MsoNormal">32:36 Final Thoughts</p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style= "font-family: 'Segoe UI Emoji',sans-serif; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Segoe UI Emoji';"> 🎥</span> Video/Transcript – https://www.expatfocus.com/international/podcast/the-secret-to-expat-happiness-building-friendships-abroad</p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style= "font-family: 'Segoe UI Emoji',sans-serif; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Segoe UI Emoji';"> 📝</span> Show Notes</p> <p class="MsoNormal">The Places We Call Home Podcast – <a href= "https://theplaceswecallhome.com/">https://theplaceswecallhome.com/</a></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style= "font-family: 'Segoe UI Emoji',sans-serif; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Segoe UI Emoji';"> 👉</span> Follow Expat Focus here:</p> <p class="MsoNormal">RSS | <a href= "https://www.expatfocus.com/feed">https://www.expatfocus.com/feed</a></p> <p class="MsoNormal">YouTube | <a href= "https://www.youtube.com/@ExpatFocus">https://www.youtube.com/@ExpatFocus</a></p> <p class="MsoNormal">Podcast | <a href= "https://www.expatfocus.com/podcast">https://www.expatfocus.com/podcast</a></p> <p class="MsoNormal">LinkedIn Page | <a href= "https://www.linkedin.com/company/expatfocus">https://www.linkedin.com/company/expatfocus</a></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style= "mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>LinkedIn Group | <a href= "https://www.linkedin.com/groups/673267">https://www.linkedin.com/groups/673267</a></p> <p class="MsoNormal">X | <a href= "https://x.com/expatfocus">https://x.com/expatfocus</a></p> <p class="MsoNormal">Facebook | <a href= "https://www.facebook.com/expatfocus">https://www.facebook.com/expatfocus</a></p> <p class="MsoNormal">Bluesky | <a href= "https://bsky.app/profile/expatfocus.bsky.social">https://bsky.app/profile/expatfocus.bsky.social</a></p> <p class="MsoNormal">Instagram | <a href= "https://www.instagram.com/expatfocus">https://www.instagram.com/expatfocus</a></p> <p class="MsoNormal">TikTok | <a href= "https://www.tiktok.com/@expatfocus">https://www.tiktok.com/@expatfocus</a></p> <p class="MsoNormal">Mastodon | <a href= "https://mastodon.social/@expatfocus">https://mastodon.social/@expatfocus</a></p> <p class="MsoNormal">Website | <a href= "https://www.expatfocus.com">https://www.expatfocus.com</a></p>
April 28, 2026
How To Really Feel At Home In A New Country – Tips From A Lifestyle Consultant
Lifestyle consultant Laura Poggioli shares practical advice with host Carlie on embracing new cultures and navigating daily life abroad to truly feel at home.
167 total episodes available with 7 transcripts
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