ITP - 153 Yolanda Reshemah joins us from California to explore the complicated, emotional, and often beautiful question of where we belong after living across cultures. Born in St. Vincent and the Grenadines, raised in England, shaped by France, and now living in the United States with a German husband and a globally minded daughter, Yolanda brings a deeply personal perspective on home, identity, relocation, culture shock, loneliness, raising TCKs, and building community after moving abroad. As the host of The Places We Call Home, Yolanda shares practical insight for international teachers, expats, parents, and globally mobile families trying to create belonging wherever life takes them.

Her website: https://theplaceswecallhome.com/

Her Podcast: The Places We Call Home

Instagram: placeswecallhomepod

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The International Teacher Podcast is a bi-weekly discussion with experts in international education. New Teachers, burned out local teachers, local School Leaders, International school Leadership, current Overseas Teachers, and everyone interested in international schools can benefit from hearing stories and advice about living and teaching overseas.

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Books (on Amazon) By Gregory Lemoine:

Stay for the Show (2026) | Greg’s first Childrens Picture Book

⁠International Teacher Guide: Finding the "Right Fit" 2nd Edition (2025)⁠ | by Gregory Lemoine M.Ed.

⁠⁠"International Teaching: The Best-kept Secret in Education"⁠⁠ | by Gregory Lemoine M.Ed.

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https://apps.apple.com/app/6755244840  1. Who’s That? Name & Face Trainer  Nov 21, 2025

https://apps.apple.com/app/6756509803   2. Facetag | Memory Trainer   Dec 16, 2025

Chapters

(00:00) Introduction and Guest Introductions

(01:34) Yolanda's International Journey

(05:01) Cultural Identity and Belonging

(11:35) The Concept of Home

(16:22) Yolanda's Podcast: The Places We Call Home

(20:15) Challenges of Relocation and Community Building

(25:19) Navigating Life During COVID-19

(30:07) Creative Connections and Future Collaborations

(33:53) Navigating Cultural Transitions

(37:54) Building a New Life: Tools for Adjustment

(42:23) Creating Stability in a Transient Life

(48:00) The Concept of Home: More Than Just a Place

(51:12) Rituals and Anchors in Different Cultures

(53:46) Lighthearted Travel Stories and Lessons Learned

(01:01:08) Reflections on Connection and Shared Experiences