What Even Is...?
Join our host Donna Truong to explore different topics that she doesn't know much about or just doesn't fully understand - the topics that make her wonder "What even is that?" or "What even is that like?"Each episode we gain insight into these topics from experts in their respective fields so we won't wonder "What even is that?" anymore.
Episodes
In today's episode, host Donna Truong answers "What Even is Hanukkah?" with What Even Is...?'s first returning guest - Rabbi Greg Hersh of Temple Emmanuel of Wakefield, MA!
They speak about:
- the Hanukkah menorah
- the Hanukkah story that started it all
- Hanukkah meaning in Hebrew
- How long does Hanukkah last
- and more!
Prior to graduating from Reconstructionist Rabbinical College, Rabbi Greg Hersh earned ...
On this episode of "What Even Is...?", host Donna Truong speaks with Cultural Collections and Exhibits Manager of the Cherokee Nation Cultural Tourism of Cherokee Nation Businesses Krystan Moser to answer "What Even was the Trail of Tears?"
They speak about different Trail of Tears facts, such as:
- The Trail of Tears timeline
- The Trail of Tears story
- What started the removal of Cherokees
- The shady presid...
On this episode, host Donna Truong speaks with Ohio State University professor Dr. John Low to answer "What even are Native American Reservations?".
In this episode, they discuss:
- what Native American/Indian reservations are
- poverty on Native American reservations
- where are some Native American reservations today
- different issues that Native Americans face today
- and more!
In this episode, host Donna Truong speaks with crystal expert and entrepreneur Chioma Gathoga-Ogbuike to answer "What Even are Crystals?" They speak about different things like:
- what are crystals
- how do you cleanse or charge a crystal
- different types of crystals and their properties and meanings
- crystals for beginners information
- and more!
Find Chioma on:
Instagram @therealfinessegoddess
Embody Divinity Shop ht...
In this bonus episode, listeners and I tell our paranormal experiences to celebrate this Halloween season! Hope you guys enjoy!
In this episode, host Donna Truong speaks with the investigators of the paranormal investigation group Paranormal New England - Julie Finn, Scott Hebert, and Monique Geyser.
This episode goes over:
- their scariest encounter with ghosts
- what people are susceptible to hauntings
- paranormal investigation equipment
- Paranormal New England's most convincing evidence
- why they got into paranormal investigation
- psychic mediumship ...
In this episode, host Donna Truong speaks with the paranormal investigation group Supernatural, Paranormal, Investigations, Research, Intuitive, Truth Society (SPIRITS) of New England investigators Ellen MacNeil and Jack Kenna.
This episode goes over:
- their scariest encounter with ghosts
- what people are susceptible to hauntings
- paranormal investigation equipment
- SPIRITS of New England's most convincing evidence
- why th...
In this truly spooktacular episode, host Donna Truong speaks with psychic medium Jessenia Nozzolillo.
They discuss:
- What are psychic mediums
- Different types of gifts that souls have
- Reincarnation
- Her experiences as a psychic medium
- What happens after we die
- How she had to deal with demons
- And more!
Jessenia Nozzolillo is a 5th generation psychic medium. She also has many other gifts such as telepathy, animal communicator...
Welcome to the What Even Is...? October Spooktacular where we talk about all things mystical, magical, and/or just plain misunderstood. In this episode, host Donna Truong talks with Salem Witch Museum Director of Education Rachel Christ about the Salem Witch Trials.
They touch upon the following topics and more:
- Why did the Salem Witch Trials happen
- How did the Salem Witch Trials begin
- Salem Witch Trial victims
- Witch hist...
In this episode, host Donna Truong speaks with Asian Task Force Against Domestic Violence (ATASK) Clinical Manager Joyce Kao. In the discussion, they talk about:
- How is domestic violence defined
- Red flags in partners to avoid
- Why is it hard for some domestic violence survivors to leave
- How to help someone who you think may be experiencing domestic violence
- How does a survivor get help
- And more.
In this episode, host Donna Truong speaks with Dr. Avinash Singh about "What even is the Caste System in India?" Dr. Singh explains:
- How did the caste system begin
- The different castes - Brahmins, Kshatriyas, Vaishyas, Shudras, and Dalits (Untouchables)
- How are people categorized into these castes
- Effects of caste system in contemporary India
- And more!
Dr. Avinash Singh grew up in India and has experienced the caste s...
In this episode, host Donna Truong speaks with wedding planner Alexis Eliopoulos O'Mara on "What even is it like to plan a wedding?"
In this episode, some of the topics they go over are:
- tips on how to plan a wedding on a small budget
- wedding ceremony cost
- how to plan a destination wedding
- briefly go over a wedding planning checklist
- wedding planner responsibilities
- wedding planner cost
- and more!
On this episode, host Donna Truong speaks with Jennifer Nakhai LICSW of Aeon Counseling to discuss "What Even is a Healthy Relationship?" where they go over:
- Healthy relationship characteristics
- Healthy vs unhealthy relationships
- What is needed to build a healthy relationship
- Rebuilding trust in a relationship
- And more!
Jennifer Nakhai has earned her Masters in Social Work from Simmons College and has fu...
In this episode of "What Even Is...?", host Donna Truong speaks with an organ transplant recipient Megan Cairns about "What even is it like to be an organ donation recipient?" Please be aware that there are many different types of organ donation. Megan is only speaking about her experience with her kidney transplant.
Check out Megan's Instagram @megancairns and her blog: https://mcairnsfundraising....
In this episode, host Donna Truong asks Your Money BFF Money Coach Lindsey Cassell "What Even is Stock Investing 101?" Basically, an episode about investing in stocks for beginners.
They discuss a multitude of topics like:
- What is a stock market?
- How does the stock market even work?
- What is an index fund?
- What is a mutual fund?
- How to start investing?
- Investing for beginners books
Lindsey Cassell is a money coa...
Confused about what a music producer does? Have no fear, music producer Bryan Hinkley speaks with host Donna Truong to answer: "What even is a music producer? What do music producers do?"
In this episode, some topics that they go over are:
- the responsibilities of music producers
- what music producing software and tools are used by music producers
- how music affects the mood, memory, and body
Bryan Hinkle...
In this episode, host Donna Truong speaks with Oak Tree Learning Center's Executive Director and host of Mrs. C's Podcast for Parents, Teachers, and Administrators Jennifer Carter.
In this insightful conversation, we learn about the differences between daycares and preschool, preschool education including what activities are done in her preschool, and touch on what her preschool curriculum is, preschool age, and...
First-time home buyer and don't know where to start? No worries because this is the episode for you! In this episode, we speak with Realtor & Real Estate Investor John Bernabel to answer the question "What even is it like to buy a house?"
Some of the things we go over are:
- the requirements to buying a house in America
- the steps of buying a house
- the difference between a realtor and a real estate agent
- wh...
In this episode, host Donna Truong speaks with Cambodian Culture Expert Dr. George Chigas to answer the question "What even is the Khmer Rouge?" where they speak about the Cambodian Genocide, the Khmer Rouge history, the Khmer Rouge meaning, how the Khmer Rouge leader Pol Pot came into power, why did the Khmer Rouge kill intellectuals and more.
Dr. George Chigas grew up in Lowell, Massachusetts, which currently h...
In the last episode of this season, Malden Islamic Center Mosque Youth Leader Mohamed Chouiki discusses the Islamic religion with host Donna Truong. They discuss the Islam religion history, Islam beliefs and practices, the 5 Pillars of Islam, Ramadan, and more!
Learn more about Mohamed's mosque Malden Islamic Center on visiting their website: http://www.maldenislamiccenter.org/
To learn more about the Islamic...
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