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The podcast that interviews entrepreneurs and activists, politicians and professors, journalists, entertainers, spiritual teachers, and more on how Hinduism shapes their work and lives. All American. So Hindu. Brought to you by the Hindu American Foundation.

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In this episode of That’s So Hindu, Mat McDermott and John Morehead discuss the problematic issues of talking about religion-based ‘phobia’ framing. They talk about the importance of understanding fears and building trust in interfaith dialogues, whi... more

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supernatural beings in Hindu culture. The discussion delves into the differences between Western and Hindu perspectives on these entities, including the concepts of reincarnation and the nature of demons. The conversation highlights the beliefs and s... more

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In this episode of That’s So Hindu, Mat McDermott speaks with Ranjna Sharma, whose family members in Ireland assisted victims’ families in the aftermath of the bombing of Air India flight 182, in 1985. She shares her family's connection to the afterm... more

In this episode of That's So Hindu, Sheetal Shah talks with Dr. Reetu Rudra about the principles of Ayurveda, a holistic system of health that emphasizes the balance of body and mind through understanding one's dosha. The conversation explores the si... more

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Recent Guests

John Morehead
Executive director of the Foundation for Religious Diplomacy and director of its Evangelical Chapter
Foundation for Religious Diplomacy
Episode: Can we move beyond religion-phobia? | John Morehead
Devala Gupta
Member of the Hindu American Foundation's education team
Hindu American Foundation
Episode: Halloween Special: All about ghosts, demons, vampires, from a Hindu perspective | Devala Gupta
Ranjna Sharma
Guest connected through the Irish-Indian community; daughter of a priest in Belfast involved in victim support
Community volunteer, Hindu temple-affiliated activities in Belfast
Episode: Remembering Air India Flight 182: An Interview with Ranjna Sharma
Ritu Rudra
Ayurvedic doctor and Pancha Karma specialist
Rudra Ayurveda / Zenveda
Episode: Food and Digestion in Ayurveda | Dr Reetu Rudra
Dr. Uma Purighalla
Ayurvedic doctor and internal medicine physician
Puriga Wellness (purigalawellness.com)
Episode: Yes, Ayurveda & Western medicine can be combined | Dr Uma Purighalla
Indu Viswanathan
Educator, public scholar
Hindu American Foundation (mentioned in context)
Episode: Hindu Identity and Education in America | Dr. Indu Viswanathan
Jeffrey D Long
Professor of philosophy of religion
Elizabethtown College
Episode: Hindus & Hinduism have influenced America for 250 years | Jeffrey D Long
Saahas Kaul
Frisco resident, pre-medical student who testified alongside Neha
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Episode: Meet the people confronting anti-Indian bigotry at Texas city council meetings | Neha Suratran & Saahas Kaul
Brahmacharini Shubhaniji
Spiritual guide of Chinmaya Mission New York
Chinmaya Mission New York
Episode: Parents here’s how you can model karma yoga for your kids | Brahmacharinini Shubaniji & Dr Kavita Pallod Sekhsaria

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Matt McDermott
Senior Director of Communications

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4.8 out of 5 stars from 124 ratings
  • Great Podcast for the Global Hindu Community

    Listening from the UAE, I’ve really enjoyed this podcast. It’s insightful, relevant, and connects well with the global Hindu audience. The content is thoughtful and easy to follow. Keep up the great work!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Tchadha
    United Arab Emiratesa year ago
  • Hindu at Heart

    The Hindu at Heart series is an invaluable resource for people to get to know — and learn from — authentic Sanātanis. It’s time for Hindu voices, stories, and lived experiences to be amplified.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    dpotemkin
    United States2 years ago
  • Great work

    As a Hindu convert, this podcast opens the real world of modern Hinduism in the United States. This is a life saver. Keep up the great work!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Owen Redding
    United States3 years ago
  • Excellent and relevant stories that sheds a real light around the Hindu community.

    Podcast Addict
    dtank
    3 years ago
  • Diversified topics covered

    Love that wide variety of topics that impact Hindus are covered here.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Girishjjain
    United States4 years ago

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Listeners value the accessible introductions to Hinduism and the chance to learn about their faith and heritage.
Reviews praise the range of topics, from Hindu traditions to issues affecting the community today.
Listeners appreciate hearing Hindu voices, personal stories, and perspectives on modern life.
Reviews describe the conversations as thoughtful, informative, and relevant to Hindu communities in the United States and abroad.

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Can we move beyond religion-phobia? | John Morehead
Q: How do you try to bridge the barrier when someone interprets criticism as phobia?
Morehead recommends building existential trust by sharing personal stories and showing goodwill, while accepting that people may still disagree deeply after the conversation.
Can we move beyond religion-phobia? | John Morehead
Q: What inspired you to write this article?
Morehead's work in religious diplomacy led him to question whether terms such as Islamophobia and Hinduphobia can label prejudice while preventing discussion of legitimate fears and criticism.
Halloween Special: All about ghosts, demons, vampires, from a Hindu perspective | Devala Gupta
Q: Are there beings that could inhabit a living person in a malevolent sense?
Gupta says Hindu traditions describe possession by beings called grahas, or spirits that grasp or ride a person. Such possession may be considered beneficial or harmful, and traditions include exorcists as well as oracular possession.
Halloween Special: All about ghosts, demons, vampires, from a Hindu perspective | Devala Gupta
Q: How does one become a ghost within the Hindu tradition, and is that different from the secular West and Christianity?
Gupta explains that a bhuta is typically the spirit of a person whose passage onward is interrupted, often by intense attachment combined with sudden or violent death. The spirit eventually moves on, though it may linger for years or centuries.
Food and Digestion in Ayurveda | Dr Reetu Rudra
Q: Is there a simple rule for beginners about spices and cooking to improve digestion?
There isn't a universal general rule; Ayurveda emphasizes tailoring spices and methods to an individual's digestion and dosha. Start by understanding your own constitution, then adjust spices and cooking styles to support your agni (digestive fire).

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Frequently Asked Questions About That's So Hindu

What is That's So Hindu about and what kind of topics does it cover?

Conversations explore how Hindu traditions shape life and work in the United States, spanning spirituality, yoga, Ayurveda, education, history, identity, parenting, health, and civic life. Episodes generally take an interview or panel format, pairing Hindu American Foundation host Matt McDermott with scholars, practitioners, educators, community members, activists, and other specialists. Guests bring professional expertise as well as personal experience, discussing subjects such as Hindu representation in schools, traditional nutrition, religious pluralism, and the impact of violence on diaspora communities.

The distinctive focus is Hindu perspectives in contemporary American life, with room for the diversity of Hindu beliefs and practices... more

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