Invisible India podcast episodes
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Episode List
All of our podcast episodes from oldest to most recent.
How I Learned Fluent Hindi
What does it take to successfully learn Hindi? Jessica breaks down tips and tricks and answers the most common questions about how to learn Hindi fluently.
Growing Up Gupta – Part 2
In Episode 36, Nikita Gupta, multicultural lifestyle blogger, goes deeper into her story of falling in love with her North Indian husband. How she has overcome stereotypes and fostered an Indian-American home where both cultures are celebrated.
Multicultural Black & Indian Family – Growing Up Gupta – Part 1
“You and I are both American from Chicago, with so many things in common, but if we were to stand next to each other, people would assume SO many different things about you and I...
Why I Learned Hindi (English & Hindi Bilingual Special Episode)
In Episode 34, Jessica takes on what were the motivating factors to learn Hindi and how did she overcome cultural and mental barriers to become fluent in Hindi?
Jamie Alter – Breaking Stereotypes of Indianness
Jamie Alter is certainly a rare kind of person. 4 generations ago, his great grandfather moved to India from the United States, and their family has rooted here. His father, Tom Alter was a famous Bollywood actor.
Ask Us Anything – Part 2
Listeners wrote in to ask us anything! In Part 1, we answered real and off the cuff to your questions about cross cultural marriage, overcoming cultural barriers and managing family expectations as an Indian-American couple.
Ask Us Anything – Part 1
Listeners wrote in to ask us anything! We answer real and off the cuff to your questions about cross cultural marriage, overcoming cultural barriers and managing family expectations as an Indian-American couple.
In Love with India, In Love with an Indian
This episode is a special salute to love. On Valentine’s Day, Jessica went on air with RJ Visha with RED FM 93.5 in Patna to share her love story.
Meet the 2 Idiots – Traveling the World with a Toddler – Part 2
Meet the 2 Idiots, Abhishek and Natasha, who traveled 31 countries, comprising of 39 flights, 3 cruises, and almost a 100 destinations in 8.5 months. They left their corporate jobs and did it together, with a 2 year old.
Meet the 2 Idiots – Traveling the World with a Toddler – Part 1
Meet the 2 Idiots, Abhishek and Natasha, who traveled 31 countries, comprising of 39 flights, 3 cruises, and almost a 100 destinations in 8.5 months. They left their corporate jobs and did it together, with a 2 year old.
From India to Central Europe
In 18 days, we covered 6 countries, 5 currencies, 8 hotels and we don’t know how many languages with our 2 young children. All on a relatively slim budget.
Hinduism and Indian Ethnicity with Dr. Ajay Verghese
Dr. Ajay Verghese, Assistant Professor of Political Science at the University of California Riverside joins us to dive into two urgent topics affecting the social landscape of India today.
Invited- The Power of Hospitality in an Age of Loneliness with Leslie Verner
"Western culture steers us towards the direction of isolation for the sake of convenience." -Leslie Verner, Author of "Invited- The Power of Hospitality in an Age of Loneliness"...
India’s Unique Sanitation Challenges with Chris Hyun
What are some the unique challenges that India faces in managing toilet waste, water and everything in between?
The Good and Bad of Voluntourism
Even with the best of motives, short term volunteer trips can create chaos and unintended long term problems, especially in developing countries. What are the pitfalls and dangers of engaging in voluntourism?
Misconceptions About the West in India
Do Westerners have a lot of money? Life in places like the US, Canada, Australia, New Zealand and Europe must be easy. Why do Westerners “abandon” their parents in nursing homes? Is romance in the West really like what we see in the movies?
Teaching Kids Gender Equality
Misogyny, sexism and restrictive gender roles are all challenges that this generation of children are standing up against. In India, we have unique challenges for both girls and boys as the cultural narrative is rapidly shifting of what manhood and womanhood looks like. How do we compassionately parent and empower our children to navigate mixed messages?
Debunking Misconceptions About India
This week, we take on the top misconceptions about India and debunk them one by one.
Do all Indians have arranged marriages?
What is all the fuss about caste?
Do Indians ride elephants to school? (Yes, that question really came in.)
Surviving the Most Common Inconveniences of Life in India
Maybe you’ve heard that India is a rough place to live. If you live like locals, there is a lot you can do to prepare yourself and prevent some of the most common inconveniences of life in India.
The REAL India Experiential Bucket List
Once you’re past the surface level touristy phase, you get into what makes India the real deal. How well traveled are you in India? More than checking off a list of places you’ve been, what have you experienced? Show us the real life you’ve experienced in India!