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Hindu at Heart: Spirituality, Service, and Medical Practice | Dr Anisha Pareddy
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- That's So Hindu
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- Mar 12, 2026
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- 3475
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Summary
In this episode of That’s So Hindu, Dr Indu Viswanathan joins us again for another edition of her Hindu at Heart series of interviews. In this one she explores the inspiring journey of Dr. Anisha Pareddy, a first-generation Hindu American physician, as she shares her childhood memories, spiritual awakening, and how her faith influences her medical career and personal life. Discover insights on Hindu identity in America, the role of gurus, and the integration of spirituality and medicine. Chapters 00:00 Introduction to Anisha's Journey 02:50 Growing Up Hindu in Carmel, Indiana 05:42 Cultural Identity and School Experiences 08:52 The Shift to Personal Hinduism 12:02 Academic Exploration of Religion 15:00 Finding a Guru and Spiritual Growth 17:43 Navigating Relationships and Spirituality 26:47 Hinduism: Spirituality and Practice 29:00 Navigating Relationships and Family Dynamics 36:02 The Journey to Becoming a Physician 51:31 Embracing Hindu Identity in Medicine Keywords Hindu American, spirituality, medicine, guru, cultural identity, Hinduism in America, cardiology, personal growth, faith, dharma Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.