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This week on Half Past Chai… we're doing a full Q&A! We are talking hate comments, our finances, and we're reading a few real, anonymous stories from listeners navigating love across culture and family, and giving our honest takes.

Now settle in, get cozy, and grab your chai. 💛

New episodes every Monday at 7 am. Don’t forget to subscribe, and as always, we love you! Thank you for spending your Monday with us 💛

🎙 Submit your stories: https://www.halfpastchai.com/

📲 Follow us: https://bio.site/halfpastchai

Donate to Team For Kids here: https://fundraisers.nyrr.org/suketu

Donate to Therapists Beyond Borders here: https://givebutter.com/hallie-patel-therapists-beyond-borders-nyc-marathon-2026-xtuif8

Time codes

0:00 - WELCOME TO HALF PAST CHAI

3:24 - Dealing with hate comments

8:57 - How are you so comfortable sharing your life online?

13:03 - Running advice?

16:12 - Where does our cat go when we travel?

17:36 - What did we study and what were our jobs?

20:10 - What does your business do?

22:10 - Boyfriend is keeping me a secret

26:04 - Daughter-in-law duties?

This week on Half Past Chai…

We’re joined by Nate Spangle. He is THE Indiana guy.

Hallie and Suketu have lived in Indiana their whole lives and this guy has dedicated his life to telling the stories of Indiana to the world. We are going to ask him the hard questions like WHY Indiana, and WHAT is Indiana and Where is Indiana.

Now settle in, get cozy, and grab your chai. 💛

New episodes every Monday at 7 am. Don’t forget to subscribe, and as always, we love you! Thank you for spending your Monday with us 💛

Nate’s Socials 👇

YT - https://www.youtube.com/@natespangle

Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/natespangle

Tiktok -https://www.tiktok.com/@natespangle

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Donate to Team For Kids here: https://fundraisers.nyrr.org/suketu

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Time codes

0:00 - WELCOME TO HALF PAST CHAI

3:33 - Nate is NOT from Indiana

5:25 - What do you want to be when you grow up

8:42 - Why Indiana?

13:19 - When did GetIN start?

16:58 - Why are we still in Indiana?

18:38 - Why you should visit Indiana

26:02 - Did you think you’d ever do this?

32:55 - What was it like quitting your job to do podcasting?

41:38 - How do you manage everything?

44:07 - This changed the way I live my life

50:24 - Rapid Fire questions!

58:32 - Where can people find you?

Today we're breaking down the biggest lessons from 5 of the most-listened-to podcasts in the world - Jay Shetty, Mel Robbins, Steven Bartlett, Alex Cooper, and Andrew Huberman  and how you can actually use them in your everyday life. Discipline, honesty, habits, boundaries... we're pulling out the real, usable takeaways so you don't have to binge 5 different shows to get them. If you've been wanting an episode packed with tools you can actually apply, this is the one. 💛

Now settle in, get cozy, and grab your chai. 💛

New episodes every Monday at 7 am. Don’t forget to subscribe, and as always, we love you! Thank you for spending your Monday with us 💛

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📲 Follow us: https://bio.site/halfpastchai

Suketu’s NYC Marathon Fundraiser: https://fundraisers.nyrr.org/suketu

Hallie’s NYC Marathon Fundraiser: https://givebutter.com/hallie-patel-therapists-beyond-borders-nyc-marathon-2026-xtuif8

Time codes

0:00 - WELCOME TO HALF PAST CHAI

3:22 - Jay Shetty, On Purpose

6:37 - Mel Robbins

9:15 - Diary of a CEO 

12:43 - Call her daddy

16:07 - Huberman Lab

This week on Half Past Chai… we're pulling back the curtain on what it actually takes to build a home out of two cultures.

When an American girl and an Indian guy fall in love, "home" becomes a beautiful negotiation - and over the years we've figured out the little (and big) things that make our house feel like both of us. From the mandir and Bible upstairs, to chai every single morning, to the very Indian rule that shoes come off at the door, we're giving you the realistic list of how we've blended our worlds under one roof.

Some of it came easy. Some of it we had to figure out the hard way. All of it made us who we are.

Now settle in, get cozy, and grab your chai. 💛

New episodes every Monday at 7 am. Don’t forget to subscribe, and as always, we love you! Thank you for spending your Monday with us 💛

🎙 Submit your stories: https://www.halfpastchai.com/

📲 Follow us: https://bio.site/halfpastchai

Donate to Team For Kids here: https://fundraisers.nyrr.org/suketu

Donate to Therapists Beyond Borders here: https://givebutter.com/hallie-patel-therapists-beyond-borders-nyc-marathon-2026-xtuif8

Time codes

0:00 - WELCOME TO HALF PAST CHAI

2:34 - Learning to make chai

3:46 - We got a pet

6:45 - Shoes off at the door

10:52 - Celebrating both sets of holidays

12:27 - The food that we eat

15:07 - Mandir and Bible?

16:30 - We are close with both Families

What We'd Tell Ourselves a Year Ago When We Quit Our Jobs

One year ago, we did the scary thing instead of the safe thing… we both quit our 9 to 5 to chase this podcast full time. We talk about what it's really like working as a married couple, why you don't get sick days anymore, and why health has to come first even when work never stops calling.

We also look back at the success we had like the brand deals with companies like Honda, Perplexity AI, and COROS, growing to 350K+ followers, marathon training, meeting people we've admired for years, and even a spot on the Today Show.

Now settle in, get cozy, and grab your chai. 💛

New episodes every Monday at 7 am. Don’t forget to subscribe, and as always, we love you! Thank you for spending your Monday with us 💛

🎙 Submit your stories: https://www.halfpastchai.com/

📲 Follow us: https://bio.site/halfpastchai

Donate to Team For Kids here: https://fundraisers.nyrr.org/suketu

Donate to Therapists Beyond Borders here: https://givebutter.com/hallie-patel-therapists-beyond-borders-nyc-marathon-2026-xtuif8

Time codes

0:00 - WELCOME TO HALF PAST CHAI

4:07 - How this started

5:45 - We are learning to be okay with instabilities

7:56 - We work all the time

10:59 - Don’t do this if you want to have an easy life

14:26 - Brand is everything

16:08 - Work for free to get paid

19:38 - No one is going to tell you you did a good job

20:42 - It’s easy to not do work

23:20 - Working as a couple is hard

25:25 - Health is wealth

27:28 - NO MORE SICK DAYS

30:16 - ALL THE SUCCESS!

In this episode of Questions of the Week, we're reacting to your anonymous stories and giving our honest takes on situations involving family pressure, dead bedrooms, interfaith relationships, situationships, difficult in-laws, and everything in between.

💬 Questions like:

• What do you do when your partner chooses their family over you?

• Is a dead bedroom a dealbreaker?

• How do you raise kids in an interfaith marriage?

• When is it time to walk away from a situationship?

• Are your in-laws crossing the line?

Thank you to everyone who submitted a question. We love making this podcast a two-way conversation and getting to connect with you beyond the comments.

Drop into the comments and tell us: which question was your favorite?

Then head to our site and submit your own for a future episode we love keeping this podcast a two-way conversation 💛 https://www.halfpastchai.com/

Now settle in, get cozy, and grab your chai. 💛

New episodes every Monday at 7 am. Don’t forget to subscribe, and as always, we love you! Thank you for spending your Monday with us 💛

📲 Follow us: https://bio.site/halfpastchai

Donate to Team For Kids here: https://fundraisers.nyrr.org/suketu

Donate to Therapists Beyond Borders here: https://givebutter.com/hallie-patel-therapists-beyond-borders-nyc-marathon-2026-xtuif8

Time codes

0:00 - WELCOME TO HALF PAST CHAI

2:26 - Interfaith kids?

7:45 - Who comes first? Mom, Wife, Daughter?

10:31 - Eldest daughter wants to move out

14:03 - Dealing with Indian Family Oriented Mindset

16:17 - What happens when the sex stops?

20:50 - Situationship?

24:16 - How do I ask for couples therapy

27:06 - His mom stopped him from seeing me

31:57 - Stereotyping in your relationship…

34:07 - How to feel comfortable in your own skin?

This week on Half Past Chai… 

We are talking about MONEY! (Suketu’s favorite topic). We share all the numbers with you to be transparent about how we manage our finances. Talking about money is hard in a relationship and we are trying to normalize the conversation. 

If you want more info about finances: https://bio.site/suketupatel

Now settle in, get cozy, and grab your chai. 💛

New episodes every Monday at 7 am. Don’t forget to subscribe, and as always, we love you! Thank you for spending your Monday with us 💛

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📲 Follow us: https://bio.site/halfpastchai

Donate to Team For Kids here: https://fundraisers.nyrr.org/suketu

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Time codes

0:00 - WELCOME TO HALF PAST CHAI

3:48 - How much money we made Q2

8:36 - My thoughts on our new normal with money

17:55 - How do we talk about money in a relationship

It's somehow already halfway through the year… so we sat down and asked the scary question: is this year actually going how we planned? 😅

In this episode we're doing our mid-year check-in completely unfiltered: our best months, our proudest moments, the stuff that genuinely didn't go to plan, and the January goals we'd honestly forgotten about. It's funny, it's a little vulnerable, and if you've ever wondered whether you're "behind," this one's for you.

👉 We also made a free Halfway Check-In worksheet so you can do this exact reflection right alongside us. Grab it here: https://www.halfpastchai.com/halfway

Now settle in, get cozy, and grab your chai. 💛

New episodes every Monday at 7 am. Don’t forget to subscribe, and as always, we love you! Thank you for spending your Monday with us 💛

🎙 Submit your stories: https://www.halfpastchai.com/

📲 Follow us: https://bio.site/halfpastchai

Donate to Team For Kids here: https://fundraisers.nyrr.org/suketu

Donate to Therapists Beyond Borders here: https://givebutter.com/hallie-patel-therapists-beyond-borders-nyc-marathon-2026-xtuif8

Time codes

0:00 - WELCOME TO HALF PAST CHAI

3:54 - Looking Back

21:22 - The Fun Round

26:52 - Looking ahead

This week on Half Past Chai…

• We’re joined by Kaitlin & Sourabh - partners in both life and business

• They’re the duo behind their social media where they cook, make chai, and travel, and today, they’re opening up about the reality of building a brand while building a life together

• We’re diving into the inspiration that sparked their journey, the hurdles of the Indian-American business experience, and exactly what it takes to brew a successful startup from the ground up

Now settle in, get cozy, and grab your chai. 💛

New episodes every Monday at 7 am. Don’t forget to subscribe, and as always, we love you! Thank you for spending your Monday with us 💛

Katlin & Sourabh’s Socials 👇

YT - https://www.youtube.com/@katsourabh

Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/katlinandsourabh

Tiktok - https://www.tiktok.com/@sourabhhanumant

Tiktok - https://www.tiktok.com/@katlinsannan

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Donate to Team For Kids here: https://fundraisers.nyrr.org/suketu

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Time codes

0:00 - WELCOME TO HALF PAST CHAI

3:37 - How did you guys meet?

7:15 - Why did you start posting videos?

10:16 - How did your parents react to you two?

11:01 - What was it like to get introduced to Indian Culture

14:10 - Why do you cook?

18:20 - First time out of the country

21:18 - Quitting your job

26:30 - How do you guys work together?

29:28 - Are you getting married?

34:07 - Going to an Indian Wedding

39:50 - Travel Tips

42:58 - Favorite place you’ve traveled to

50:38 - Traveling is important

55:57 - Favorite food

This week on Half Past Chai… has your partner ever picked up something you love and just instantly been better at it than you? Because same.

We're deep in marathon training together, and it is humbling, hilarious, and honestly a little revealing. We're talking about different paces, different pain tolerances, and what happens when doing something incredibly hard as a team teaches you things about each other you weren't expecting.

Now settle in, get cozy, and grab your chai. 💛

New episodes every Monday at 7 am. Don’t forget to subscribe, and as always, we love you! Thank you for spending your Monday with us 💛

Get 10% off GHEE here: https://iloveghee.com/discount/HALFPASTCHAI10

🎙 Submit your stories: https://www.halfpastchai.com/

📲 Follow us: https://bio.site/halfpastchai

Donate to Team For Kids here: https://fundraisers.nyrr.org/suketu

Donate to Therapists Beyond Borders here: https://givebutter.com/hallie-patel-therapists-beyond-borders-nyc-marathon-2026-xtuif8

Time codes

0:00 - WELCOME TO HALF PAST CHAI3:24 - When your partner is better than you

8:25 - Our dilemma

11:27 - Our first race together

17:08 - Why do we treat our partner differently?

24:33 - The lessons we learned

This week on Half Past Chai, we're answering YOUR questions... and some of them caught us completely off guard. 😅

From relationship secrets and awkward conversations with parents to our thoughts on moving to NYC, future India trips, marathon training, friendships as adults, and yes... even questions about kids and our married life, nothing was off limits.

Thank you to everyone who submitted a question. We love making this podcast a two-way conversation and getting to connect with you beyond the comments.

Drop into the comments and tell us: which question was your favorite?

Then head to our site and submit your own for a future episode we love keeping this podcast a two-way conversation 💛 https://www.halfpastchai.com/

Now settle in, get cozy, and grab your chai. 💛

New episodes every Monday at 7 am. Don’t forget to subscribe, and as always, we love you! Thank you for spending your Monday with us 💛

Get 10% off GHEE here: https://iloveghee.com/discount/HALFPASTCHAI10

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Donate to Team For Kids here: https://fundraisers.nyrr.org/suketu

Time codes

0:00 - WELCOME TO HALF PAST CHAI

2:34 - NYC / MOVING

4:32 - RELATIONSHIP & SOCIAL LIFE

13:25 - FITNESS / RUNNING

19:44 - INDIA / TRAVEL

24:51 - Quick Fire Questions

26:30 - BONUS Qs

This week on Half Past Chai…

We talk about potentially moving to NYC? We have lived in Indiana our whole lives and just want to change things up. Hear us talk about our decision process

Now settle in, get cozy, and grab your chai. 💛

New episodes every Monday at 7 am. Don’t forget to subscribe, and as always, we love you!

Thank you for spending your Monday with us 💛

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Time Codes:

0:00 - Intro

3:20 - Your questions and our truth

14:56 - Why we want to move

21:00 - What has it been like in NYC so far?

Naked Work From Home Tuesdays. Synchronized bathroom schedules. Poking each other in the butt. Telling your partner you find someone else attractive.

…Is that normal, or are you just built different?

From couples who sleep in separate beds to the ones who make up full choreographed dances together, we're covering it all. Spoiler: you're probably weirder than you think. And honestly? So are we.

Now settle in, get cozy, and grab your chai. 💛

New episodes every Monday at 7 am. Don’t forget to subscribe, and as always, we love you! Thank you for spending your Monday with us 💛

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Time codes

0:00 - WELCOME TO HALF PAST CHAI

2:57 - We’re like REALLY weird people

7:50 - Naked WFH Tuesday’s

10:29 - Drinking chai 2x 

12:18 - How was “it”?

14:46 - Sleeping in separate beds

15:57 - Finding other people attractive

19:34 - Snuggling every day

21:29 - Crashing my car

23:53 - Friends with my EX

25:22 - Dating from other religions

I say words wrong. I can't cook Indian food on my own. And apparently… I can't even do garba right… Hallie had to teach me once she learned. 😅

The South Asian community, especially Gujjus, let me know about it constantly.

This week on Half Past Chai, Suketu gets into all the flack he catches from his own community, both in India and online. But this episode isn't just for Gujaratis. It's for anyone who's ever been told they're not enough of their own kind… not Indian enough, not Black enough, not Latino enough, not whatever enough.

If you've ever felt like an outsider in your own culture, this one's for you. ☕

Now settle in, get cozy, and grab your chai. 💛

New episodes every Monday at 7 am. Don’t forget to subscribe, and as always, we love you! Thank you for spending your Monday with us 💛

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Donate to Team For Kids here: https://fundraisers.nyrr.org/suketu

0:00 - WELCOME TO HALF PAST CHAI

2:42 - Why is there so much hate? Why we don’t fit in…

4:47 - Stop comparing yourself to people

13:19 - Surrounding yourself with different kinds of people

16:01 - Why my family didn’t own a traditional business

19:28 - Dealing with close-minded people

24:01 - 3 most valuable lessons

This week on Half Past Chai…

We're breaking down the small daily things, the big lessons, and the honest moments that have kept us choosing each other year after year. From laughing every single day to pushing each other to be better, embracing each other's cultures, and just being each other's person.

Whether you're in a long-term relationship, just starting out, or still waiting for your person… this episode is for you.

Now settle in, get cozy, and grab your chai. 💛

New episodes every Monday at 7 am. Don’t forget to subscribe, and as always, we love you! Thank you for spending your Monday with us 💛

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Donate to Team For Kids here: https://fundraisers.nyrr.org/suketu

Time codes

0:00 - WELCOME TO HALF PAST CHAI

2:39 - We had an argument

5:05 - Suketu Makes me laugh

7:25 - Hallie shows up for me

10:16 - You handle things so I don't have to think about them

12:30 - Hallie pushes me to be better

15:50 - We make a great team

18:10 - Hallie embraces my culture

21:25 - The little things that keep us going

This week on Half Past Chai, we’re answering YOUR questions!

Also, HAPPY EPISODE 150! Guys, we wouldn’t be here without you. It means so much to us that you’re here, whether you’ve been with us from the beginning or this is your first time joining us, thank you.

Drop into the comments and tell us: which question was your favorite?

Then head to our site and submit your own for a future episode we love keeping this podcast a two-way conversation 💛 https://www.halfpastchai.com/

Now settle in, get cozy, and grab your chai. 💛

New episodes every Monday at 7 am. Don’t forget to subscribe, and as always, we love you! Thank you for spending your Monday with us 💛

Get 10% off GHEE here: https://iloveghee.com/discount/HALFPASTCHAI10

📲 Follow us: https://bio.site/halfpastchai

Donate to Team For Kids here: https://fundraisers.nyrr.org/suketu-patel

Time codes

0:00 - WELCOME TO HALF PAST CHAI

3:44 - Our dream podcast guests

10:01 - Are we close with our parents?

10:49 - Indian wedding talk, how we organized it all

13:00 - Do you play instruments?

15:55 - How does Hallie feel about learning Gujarati?

17:20 - Where in India do we want to go next?

19:21 - Where did your wedding fits come from?

20:28 - We are going to Africa

21:00 - Are we billionaires?

22:42 - Our fitness routines & diets

24:54 - Family pressure & having kids

29:44 - Celebrating Episode 150 - giveaway!!!

This week on Half Past Chai, we are sharing our Q1 finance review as full-time creators. We’re breaking down how much we made, where our money went, and how we’re managing life after quitting our corporate jobs. These honest chats are all about starting real conversations around finances, relationships, and what it means to build your dream life together.

Now settle in, get cozy, and grab your chai. 💛

New episodes every Monday at 7 am. Don’t forget to subscribe, and as always, we love you! Thank you for spending your Monday with us 💛

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Time codes

0:00 - WELCOME TO HALF PAST CHAI

2:57 - Realizing what we’ve done.

6:47 - January Spending

13:26 - February Spending

17:19 - March Spending

20:34 - Things we learned

28:12 - Back to March

31:55 - Taxes

32:30 - Our corporate jobs were nice…

This week on Half Past Chai, we're tackling one of the most emotional topics we've ever covered: the guilt that comes with choosing your own path when your family sees it as betrayal.

From moving out, to not wanting an arranged marriage, to choosing a partner your parents didn't pick, we're reading your stories and getting into why so many first-gen kids carry this weight. We talk about setting boundaries without cutting ties, what it looks like when your family's love comes with conditions, and how to stop feeling selfish for simply wanting to live your life.

Now settle in, get cozy, and grab your chai. 💛

New episodes every Monday at 7 am. Don’t forget to subscribe, and as always, we love you! Thank you for spending your Monday with us 💛

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Donate to Team For Kids here: https://fundraisers.nyrr.org/suketu

Time codes

0:00 - WELCOME TO HALF PAST CHAI

3:40 - I want to leave, but my dad is sick - leaving your family & dealing with consequences

12:36 - My mom wants me to find an Indian girl - dating outside your culture

21:44 - Moving away & ditching the norm - our own guilt

Remember how we said we knew how to travel to India? Well, we were DEAD WRONG.

Now settle in, get cozy, and grab your chai. 💛

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Time codes

0:00 - WELCOME TO HALF PAST CHAI

2:21 - Flying to India Experience on Qatar

4:57 - WE ARRIVED IN THE MOTHERLAND

7:09 - Hallie’s first Indian wedding

11:52 - We got sick in India…

28:12 - Coming to America horror story

This week on Half Past Chai, we’re asking the big question: what actually is chai, and why is it so hard to get it right in America? We’re sitting down with the founders of Malwa Chai to talk about growing up with real chai, what they kept (and ditched) from the traditional recipes, and how they’re making it easier than ever to brew an authentic cup at home.

Drop into the comments and tell us: which question was your favorite? 

Then head to our site and submit your own for a future episode we love keeping this podcast a two-way conversation 💛 https://www.halfpastchai.com/

Now settle in, get cozy, and grab your chai. 💛

New episodes every Monday at 7 am. Don’t forget to subscribe, and as always, we love you! Thank you for spending your Monday with us 💛

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Donate to Team For Kids here: https://fundraisers.nyrr.org/suketu-patel

Time codes

0:00 - WELCOME TO HALF PAST CHAI

4:18 - Who is Malwa Chai?

15:46 - Why start Malwa Chai?

27:47 - Hardest part of starting a chai company & how they work together as husband and wife

33:42 - Treating your spouse as your co-worker

39:31 - Quitting the 9-5 to work for yourself 

46:13 - Finding the right people to work with

50:08 - Chai recipe development

53:10 - Malwa Chai Product Lineup

59:14 - What’s next?!

This week on Half Past Chai, we’re answering YOUR questions

From soulmates and compromise to learning Gujarati, navigating Indian weddings, dealing with judgy relatives, and yes… that question everyone wanted answered nothing was off limits in this Q&A episode.

Drop into the comments and tell us: which question was your favorite?

Then head to our site and submit your own for a future episode we love keeping this podcast a two-way conversation 💛 https://www.halfpastchai.com/

Now settle in, get cozy, and grab your chai. 💛

New episodes every Monday at 7 am. Don’t forget to subscribe, and as always, we love you! Thank you for spending your Monday with us 💛

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Time codes

0:00 - WELCOME TO HALF PAST CHAI

2:50 - Suketu wants to be a what?

4:39 - What do we desire?

7:18 - Going to an Indian wedding for the first time

10:02- SPONSOR

11:04 - How did we know we were soulmates?

16:08 - Did we have to compromise?

18:35 - Dealing with judgy relatives

21:24 - Will we teach our kids both languages?

22:48 - Hallie’s Gujarati skills!

26:21 - Visiting my boyfriends parents for the first time

28:40 - Does Suketu cook the food?

30:19 - The question you all wanted to know…

Traveling to India in 2026 and don’t know where to start? We’ve got you.

In this episode of Half Past Chai, we’re breaking down everything you need to know before your first (or next) trip to India! From visas and flights to food, weather, packing, and the culture shock no one warns you about.

We’re sharing real tips we’ve learned from traveling to India ourselves: what to do, what not to do, and how to actually enjoy the experience instead of feeling overwhelmed the second you land. Whether you’re heading to Gujarat, Mumbai, or anywhere else, this episode is your honest, practical guide to traveling India with confidence.

Now settle in, get cozy, and grab your chai. 💛

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Time codes

0:00 - WELCOME TO HALF PAST CHAI

3:46 - How to get to India: eVisa, passport, & flights

10:34 - SPONSOR

11:18 - GO TO THE BATHROOM

13:00 - How to find transportation once you’re there

15:26 - Sight seeing

18:51 - IT’S HOT: Weather Tips

21:59 - FOOD & WATER TIPS

24:43 - Selfies & Social Settings

26:01 - How to pack for India

This week on Half Past Chai, we’re breaking down the everyday family habits we grew up with and how they still show up in our lives today. From money and meals to emotions, boundaries, and expectations we’re comparing Indian family culture vs American family culture.

If you’ve ever dated outside your culture, married someone with a totally different upbringing, or realized your “normal” wasn’t actually universal this episode is for you.

Now settle in, get cozy, and grab your chai. 💛

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Time codes

0:00 - WELCOME TO HALF PAST CHAI

4:08 - Never eating out/did homework before going outside/church

7:44 - finances in our families

10:40 - privacy doesn’t exist & respect to elders

18:16 - emotions and communication

22:38 - Suketu was afraid of everything/doing stuff wrong

In this episode, I reflect on the life I might be living if I had stayed in my home country.

From chasing the American Dream to questioning who I would be today, this conversation explores the paths not taken, the sacrifices made, and the growth that comes from starting over in a new country. Whether you’re an immigrant, a first-generation kid, or someone who’s ever wondered how one choice can reshape an entire life, this episode will hit home.

Now settle in, get cozy, and grab your chai. 💛

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Time codes

0:00 - WELCOME TO HALF PAST CHAI

3:40 - Why are we talking about this

4:53 - What if we never left India?

9:20 - What would my career be?

13:12 - Did I notice how different my life was?

15:30 - If you moved to the US today

17:38 - Would I have made videos?

22:12 - What would have been better if I stayed in India

23:20 - What would have been worse if I stayed in India

We break down our real daily routines, from how we structure our mornings and workouts, to why we eat early, drink a ton of water, go to bed earlier than most people, and how those choices have improved our energy, relationship, productivity, and mental health.

We also talk about why routines don’t have to be perfect to be powerful and how building a life that works for you is way more important than following what’s trending online.

💬 Question for the Half Past Crew: What does your daily routine look like right now and what’s one small habit you want to improve?

Now settle in, get cozy, and grab your chai. 💛

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Time codes

0:00 - WELCOME TO HALF PAST CHAI

3:06 - Suketu’s routine

8:42 - SPONSOR

9:44 - Hallie’s routine

16:49 - Pick what works for YOU

This week on Half Past Chai, we’re answering YOUR questions

From how creators actually make money, to red pill dating culture, intimacy in marriage, living with parents, religion and kids, jealousy, dream brands, and even whether Stranger Things is overrated… 

Drop into the comments and tell us: which question was your favorite?

Then head to our site and submit your own for a future episode we love keeping this podcast a two-way conversation 💛 https://www.halfpastchai.com/

Now settle in, get cozy, and grab your chai. 💛

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Time codes

0:00 - WELCOME TO HALF PAST CHAI

2:17 - How do we make money?

4:15 - Red pill men

5:47 - If we could eat only one meal

7:41 - Best things hallie cooks

8:49 - Do we have siblings?

9:53 - SPONSOR

10:36 - Would you live with your parents

14:16 - Do you feel like you wasted your 20s

17:29 - Is stranger things overrated?

18:42 - Is there a cash prize for running a marathon?

21:02 - When do you feel like you’ve made it

23:48 - What’s one piece of advice you would give your younger self?

26:29 - How are you guys going to discuss religion with your kids?

28:37 - How to introduce a white partner to your parents

30:09 - Dream brand or guest to work with

33:21 - Who’s more jealous

34:42 - Do you agree on the same meals

This week on Half Past Chai, you trusted us with your anonymous confessions and wow… you did not hold back.

We talk about:

• Keeping secrets from your spouse

• Emotional baggage from childhood and how it affects relationships

• Cultural pressure around marriage timelines

• Long-term relationships with no parental approval

• Loving someone deeply… and losing them anyway

Nothing is off-limits in this episode. If you’ve ever felt stuck between love, culture, timing, or expectations this one’s for you.

Now settle in, get cozy, and grab your chai. 💛

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Time codes

0:00 - WELCOME TO HALF PAST CHAI

3:01 - Our confessions

4:50 - I use a bidet

6:25 - I don’t want to get married

9:29 - Married but texting others?

13:38 - 3rd wheel turned lover?

17:26 - I don’t want to get married

22:40 - I want to move on

What do our parents’ marriages teach us?

This week on Half Past Chai, we’re talking about the lessons we learned from each of our parents’ relationships… the good, the hard, and the things we didn’t learn at all and how those lessons show up in our own marriage today.

We hope this conversation makes you feel seen, understood, and a little less alone.

Now settle in, get cozy, and grab your chai. 💛

New episodes every Monday at 7 am. Don’t forget to subscribe, and as always, we love you! Thank you for spending your Monday with us 💛

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Time codes

0:00 - WELCOME TO HALF PAST CHAI

2:04 - Parents mess up, and that’s okay

5:27 - Responding with intention

7:07 - We solve problems very loudly 

9:57 - Love the way your partner wants to be loved

13:17 - SPONSOR

13:54 - Don’t quit when it gets hard

16:14 - I never said I LOVE YOU to my parents

18:41 - Showing care through actions

20:21 - Forgive and forget

21:22 - Have fun and laugh in life

25:18 - Chose love even when it’s hard

28:29 - It’s okay to show affection

This week on Half Past Chai, we sit down with TikTok finance creator DollarsWithDrew as he reviews our income, spending habits, money mistakes, and how we actually manage life as creators and business owners.

If you’ve ever wondered how creators make money, what financial transparency really looks like, or how to think smarter about your own finances this episode is for you.

Now settle in, get cozy, and grab your chai. 💛

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Time codes

0:00 - WELCOME TO HALF PAST CHAI

2:47 - Who is Drew and why money is important.

5:34 - Tracking money is important

9:39 - How much we spent this year

12:01 - How we shifted our mindset on money

17:40 - SPONSOR

18:24 - Why I started caring about money

22:49 - How much we spend on eating out

25:11 - Cars are expensive

30:48 - Personal Care

38:16 - Other expenses

43:00 - Why do we need 2 cars?

47:49 - How much we made in 2025

50:05 - Q4 REVIEW

55:55 - Our NET WORTH

1:02:53 - Dollars with Drew the STORY

What if 2026 is the year you stop explaining yourself?

In this episode of Half Past Chai, we talk about people pleasing... what it actually looks like, where it comes from, and why so many of us feel pressure to keep everyone else comfortable, even when it costs us our own peace.

We open up about our personal struggles with people pleasing, the fear of being disliked, and habits like over-explaining, avoiding confrontation, and saying yes when we really mean no. We also share small but powerful mindset shifts and boundary-setting practices we’re working on as we head into 2026.

This episode is a reminder that you can be kind without self-sacrificing, that disappointment is a normal part of relationships, and that you don’t have to abandon yourself to be a good person.

💛 Question for you: What do you want to change this year?

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New episodes every Monday at 7am.

So settle in, get cozy, and grab your chai. ☕️💛

Time codes

0:00 - WELCOME TO HALF PAST CHAI

4:02 - How to stop caring about what others think

9:46 - Stop over explaining your decisions

14:54 - SPONSOR

15:31 - Be comfortable with disappointing others

19:19 - Kindness is a choice not an obligation 

26:56 - 2 things you can do in 2026 to take control.

This week’s Questions of the Week episode gets DEEP.

You all sent in some of the most emotional, complex, and honest questions we’ve ever answered, especially around:

• What to do when you don’t like your partner’s friends
• Whether we ever regret only dating each other
• How to know when it’s time to leave a relationship
• How our finances changed after becoming entrepreneurs
• Navigating alcohol, health changes, and lifestyle shifts
• The “are we official?” conversation
• Our age gap and how it’s affected our relationship
• The funniest moments, biggest purchases, and dream NYC business

This episode is personal, vulnerable, and full of advice we wish we had years ago.

So settle in, get cozy, and grab your chai. 💛

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Time codes

0:00 - WELCOME TO HALF PAST CHAI

3:33 - Have you NOT liked your partners friends?

8:27 - Do you regret only dating each other?

12:43 - How do you know it’s time to break up?

14:17 - What do finances look like now that you're self-employed?

17:23 - How much do we make on YouTube & Instagram?

18:47 - Why did we stop drinking alcohol?

22:15 - Funniest experience we’ve had together

25:18 - Does Suketu like running as much as Hallie?

25:39 - Do you apply your Data Science skills now?

26:22 - How do you ask someone to be your BF/GF?

28:24 - What is one quality each of you love about each other?

29:31 - Does your age gap affect your relationship?

31:04 - Most the ridiculous purchase you made as a couple

31:44 - If you guys could open up a shop in New York City, what would it be?

In this episode of Half Past Chai, we’re breaking down 5 key hacks for a long-term, successful relationship... the habits and mindset shifts that have helped us grow closer as a married interracial couple.

Whether you’re newly dating, engaged, married, or years into your relationship, these are practical, honest relationship tips you can start using right away.

Now settle in, get cozy, and grab your chai. 💛

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Time codes

0:00 - WELCOME TO HALF PAST CHAI

2:14 - 1. Sleep on each other

4:27 - SPONSOR

5:04 - 2. Intentional check-ins/scheduled time together

7:28 - 3. Intentional time NOT together

10:41 - 4. Plan your lives

12:58 - 5. Invest in each others dreams

Why are Indian weddings SO expensive?! 🤯

In this episode of Half Past Chai, we’re breaking down the real reasons Indian weddings cost anywhere from $120,000 to $300,000+ and how that compares to a typical American wedding.

We dive into:

• 💸 The real wedding stats (India vs America)

• 🪔 Why Indian weddings are never just one day

• 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 How guest lists alone can explode the budget

• 🎶 The true cost of DJs, decor, catering, outfits, jewelry & accommodations

• 🌍 The cultural meaning behind the grandeur

• ⚖️ Pros & cons of big Indian weddings vs smaller American weddings

• 🤝 What a hybrid / fusion wedding can look like when cultures collide

As an interracial married couple (Indian + white), we also share our personal perspective navigating tradition, expectations, and finances and how couples today can find a middle ground that actually feels meaningful.

Now settle in, get cozy, and grab your chai. 💛

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Time codes

0:00 - WELCOME TO HALF PAST CHAI

3:56 - The Indian Wedding Stats

7:18 - Our Wedding

10:44 - Every Part to an Indian Wedding

15:04 - Indian Weddings vs American Weddings

21:03 - Pros and Cons of an Indian Wedding

24:47 - How to plan a fusion wedding

This week, we’re sharing unpopular Desi opinions that might stir the family group chat… from Indian food myths to wedding expectations, parents, and mental health.

So settle in, get cozy, and grab your chai. 💛

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Timecodes:

0:00 - WELCOME TO HALF PAST CHAI

3:55 - #1 Indian Food Isn’t Healthy

9:05 - #2 Your Parents Aren’t Always Right

11:59 - SPONSOR

12:36 - #3 Chai is BEST in the morning

14:12 - #4 Bollywood Songs Are WAY Too Long

16:17 - #5 Aunties are TOO nosy

21:27 - #6 Living with In-Laws Isn’t the only way

26:49- #7 It’s YOUR wedding, no one else’s

31:18 - #8 You don’t have to be a dr, lawyer, OR engineer!!!

35:14 - #9 Talking about mental health isn’t just American people’s problems

44:07 - #10 What will people say

This week, we're spilling the chai on a big life decision: getting married young! We share our honest, sometimes chaotic, and always loving journey of saying "I do" before we had it all "figured out." From navigating job changes to building a business (and even just figuring out who does the dishes), we break down the five major, unexpected benefits of starting our forever early. If you're considering marriage, dealing with family expectations, or just curious about what it's really like to grow up alongside your spouse.

So settle in, get cozy, and grab your chai. 💛

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Time codes

0:00 - WELCOME TO HALF PAST CHAI

4:30 - Why did we get married so young?

7:38 - Facts about getting married young

11:43 - The benefits of getting married young

15:01 - AD (AHARA RASA GHEE)

15:45 - Being aligned

21:05 - Facts about getting married older

27:58 - Myths about getting married young

35:00 - Advice about getting married

This week’s Questions of the Week episode gets DEEP.

You all sent in some of the most emotional, complex, and honest questions we’ve ever answered especially around intercultural relationships, strict parents, breakups, identity, and navigating love when family expectations get in the way.

We share our own experiences, what we learned the hard way, and how to protect your peace while still honoring your culture and your partner.

💬 In this episode, we answer:

• Loving someone whose parents don’t accept you
• Dating an Indian partner who hides the relationship
• Age gaps, having a child, and whether Indian parents ever come around
• How to ask an ex if you can “start over” without scaring them away
• Why anti-Indian racism feels more visible right now
• Introducing a vegetarian partner to a meat-heavy family
• Dealing with social burnout as a couple after nonstop obligations

This episode is personal, vulnerable, and full of advice we wish we had years ago.

So settle in, get cozy, and grab your chai. 💛

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Time codes

0:00 - WELCOME TO HALF PAST CHAI

4:21 - Stress on your relationship

8:57 - His parents didn’t accept their relationship

14:05 - How long should I wait?

17:22 -  How do i move past fear of societal gossip?

23:04 - SPONSOR

23:41 -  They asked me to convert

27:05 - I am in a situationship

30:07 - Racism against Indians 

34:19 - dating a vegetarian

37:31 - social battery drain

In this episode we sit down with Rushi Patel, med student, longtime friend, and one of those people who somehow manages to balance curiosity, creativity, and grit. We talk high school, how creative projects shaped career opportunities, and what it’s actually like to go to Harvard and then endure the grind of med school.

From the awe of seeing the human body’s resilience to the rawness of trauma cases. We close by talking about the power of family, how support systems reset you when life gets overwhelming, and one simple piece of advice Rushi wants everyone to remember.

So settle in, get cozy, and grab your chai.

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Time codes

0:00 - WELCOME TO HALF PAST CHAI

01:06 - Meet our guest: Rishi Patel

3:21 - Garba, Navratri & how we first met

13:36 - The Avon lip-dub: going viral and what it taught us

18:20 - College & Harvard: experience, growth, and perspective

23:22 - College balance, saving, and learning to have fun

30:00 - Why some careers need passion (not money)

33:01 - The pre-med grind: MCAT, pre-clinicals & rotations

37:02 - Surgery stories: seeing the human body’s resilience

41:52 - Trauma on day one: cardiac massage & the fragility of life

49:58 - RAPID FIRE QUESTIONS

Ever wondered what it’s really like to run the New York City Marathon? 🏃‍♀️💨 In this episode of Half Past Chai, Hallie breaks down everything from how she got accepted, trained all summer, fundraised, and finally ran 26.2 miles through the streets of NYC.

We talk about the highs, the pain, the money behind marathon training, and why this experience changed everything for us. Whether you’re a runner, a dreamer, or just love a good story, this one’s for you.

New episodes every Monday at 7 am. Don’t forget to subscribe, and as always, we love you! Thank you for spending your Monday with us 💛

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Time codes

0:00 - WELCOME TO HALF PAST CHAI

1:57 - Why would I run a MARATHON?

7:44- How I got into NYC

12:41 - Suketu’s big announcement

17:41 - How hard was the training?

24:33 - Finances behind running a marathon

27:30 - RACE DAY BREAKDOWN: exactly what happens the day of the marathon

33:21 - Why I’m obsessed with the NYC Marathon

Sagar Parekh joins us for a conversation that goes beyond miles and muscles, it’s about mental clarity, connection, and finding joy in life. We talk about the realities of motivation, the impact of community and family, along with how mindfulness shows up in every stride.

If you’ve ever felt intimidated by LIFE, this episode will remind you: it’s not about perfection, it’s about progress.

So settle in, get cozy, and grab your chai. ☕️

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4:16 - Who is Sagar

8:57 - My content then vs now

12:05 - My therapy experience

17:46 - What is the PROBLEM?

20:49 - Don’t give your age too much power

23:18 - Everyone has problems

26:07 - GHEE SPONSOR

26:50 - The childhood story

30:21 - My sisters are a huge inspiration

39:30 - How to get into journaling

43:42 - Anxiety.

46:59 - Running a marathon in a Kurta

56:30 - Making videos online

1:05:38 - RAPID FIRE

Ten years. Countless versions of ourselves. And a whole lot of lessons learned along the way.

In this episode, we’re packing a decade of love, growth, and hard-earned wisdom into one conversation, the kind of lessons you can only learn through time. From learning to grow as individuals and as a couple, to navigating trust, independence, and all of life’s “firsts” together we’ve been through it.

Whether you’re in a new relationship, married, or just curious what a decade together really looks like, this episode’s for you. 💛

New episodes every Monday at 7 am. Don’t forget to subscribe, and as always, we love you! Thank you for spending your Monday with us 💛

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Time codes

0:00 - WELCOME TO HALF PAST CHAI

3:08 - When we fell in love

8:17 - 1. On the hard days, remind yourself who you fell in love with

11:29 - 2. You’ll go through so many versions of yourselves in a relationship

15:40 - 3. Your partner can’t be everything for you, and that’s okay.

18:36 - 4. You both need your own space to grow.

24:28 - 5. Your vows really do mean in sickness and in health

28:53 - 6. Invest in experiences that strengthen your bond

31:00 - 7. It really is that damn phone. 

33:47 - 8. Don’t seek constant validation from your partner.

36:48 - 9. Just because you have an agenda doesn’t mean your partner does. 

39:08 - 10. Live in the moment

In this episode of Half Past Chai, we sit down with Brook & Harjot, an interracial husband-wife duo who’ve built a loyal following sharing relatable, funny, and heartfelt content about culture, love, and identity.

We talk about what it’s truly like marrying across cultures (Punjabi & Western), the surprises, the challenges, and the joy. From family expectations to the funniest misunderstandings, and how content creation became their space to laugh together and bring others in.

If you've ever wondered what it takes to balance two worlds, stay true to yourself, and build something together, this is for you.

New episodes every Monday at 7 am. Don’t forget to subscribe, and as always, we love you! Thank you for spending your Monday with us 💛

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Time codes

0:00 - WELCOME TO HALF PAST CHAI

2:18 - Why did you start posting content?

9:13 - How they met

11:49 - Harjot’s arranged marriage

20:52 - How they told the parents 

28:23 - Wedding story time

33:08 - Advice to couples who’s parents won’t accept their S.O.

35:48 - Raising kids in 2 cultures

39:00 - Social media journey & best advice for interracial couples

45:48 - Rapid fire questions

This week, we’re breaking down exactly how much we made and how much we spent in Q3 of 2025. From business expenses and taxes to travel costs and takeout runs, we’re getting real about the numbers (and yes, it’s a little scary).

How do two self-employed creators actually manage their money? Are we saving enough? Do we need to go back to our 9-5s? Let’s find out together.

So settle in, get cozy, and grab your chai. ☕️

New episodes every Monday at 7 am. Don’t forget to subscribe, and as always, we love you! Thank you for spending your Monday with us 💛

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0:00 - WELCOME TO HALF PAST CHAI

2:31 - Q3 Finances

5:57 - Our relationship with money

10:27 - Why is this transparency important

12:29 - July Numbers

13:32 - August Numbers

14:04 - SPONSOR

14:41 - September Numbers

16:35 - Why I was stressed

19:01 - Why what we are doing is worth it

21:44 - My money trama

24:37 - September Spend

30:08 - Net worth update

Today we’re sitting down with Rajan Chida - an entrepreneur who turned down a job offer at JPMorgan to build his own path. Instead of taking the traditional 9-5 route, Rajan co-founded Royal Oak Retreat, a luxury cabin experience in Virginia, where he’s building more than just a business he’s building a lifestyle.

We dive into what it’s like going against cultural expectations, buying land, building a retreat from scratch, and why betting on yourself can be the most rewarding risk you ever take.

New episodes every Monday at 7 am. Don’t forget to subscribe, and as always, we love you! Thank you for spending your Monday with us 💛

Royal Oak Retreat: https://www.royaloakretreat.com

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0:00 - WELCOME TO HALF PAST CHAI

2:27 - Who is Rajan Chida?

8:51 - Where did the money come from?

11:53 - How did the shoe business start?

16:30 - How Rajan met his business partner, Renzo

22:16 - How did the shoe business help you with what you’re doing now

25:50 - The long game.

34:14 - Do you ever question what you’re doing?

37:05 - What happened when you went viral?

40:01 - EVERYTHING ON YOUR PHONE

46:40 - Advice for someone trying to start their own business

50:08 - The technical side of the business

55:13 - Rapid Fire

HAPPY MONDAY, Half Past Crew. This week we’re BACK with these insane assumptions that YOU guys have about US?! Did Suketu marry Hallie for a green card? What kind of meat do we actually consume? Is Suketu’s family LOADED in India? All this and more on this weeks assumptions video. Thank you all for submitting your assumptions of us!

 New episodes every Monday at 7 am. Don’t forget to subscribe, and as always, we love you! Thank you for spending your Monday with us 💛

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0:00 - WELCOME TO HALF PAST CHAI

4:10 - The meat we eat…

8:32 - Our opposite personalities

20:40 - The green card dilemma…

22:02 - The rest of the assumptions

Today’s episode is a special one. Suketu is sharing the 10 most valuable lessons he’s learned from Hallie over the course of their relationship. From learning to communicate better to slowing down, being present, and choosing love daily. These are the lessons that have completely changed the way we live and love together.

Whether you’re married, dating, or single, these are lessons that can transform any relationship (and honestly, your life).

New episodes every Monday at 7 am. Don’t forget to subscribe, and as always, we love you! Thank you for spending your Monday with us 💛

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0:00 - WELCOME TO HALF PAST CHAI

4:22 - 1. Communication is the most important

9:46 - 2. Money isn't the most important thing

16:11 - 3. Slow down and be present

20:59 - 4. Flight the problem not the person

22:42 - 5. Celebrate the small wins

26:46 - 6. Sometimes a little bit of space can be the solution

28:54 - 7. Be more spontaneous

31:09 - 8. Protecting each other in public

34:43 - 9. Don't stop dating each other

38:04 - 10. Love is a daily choice

What do you do when your parents say “no” to the person you love? 💔 This week on Half Past Chai, we’re answering YOUR questions from family approval and religion to surviving the hardest seasons of life.

We’re sharing:

✨ How Suketu’s family first reacted to meeting Hallie (and how the relationship grew over time)

✨ How we got through our lowest points and what kept us going

✨ What we’d say to parents who won’t accept their child’s partner

✨ How to balance work, fitness, culture, and a healthy relationship

Whether you’re struggling with faith differences, family expectations, or just trying to stay motivated through tough times this episode is for you.

So settle in, get cozy, and grab your chai. 💛

New episodes every Monday at 7 am. Don’t forget to subscribe, and as always, we love you! Thank you for spending your Monday with us 💛

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0:00 - WELCOME TO HALF PAST CHAI

3:13 - Rapid Fire Instagram Questions

11:02 - SPONSOR

12:07 - How did Hallie meet Suketu’s family & how is the relationship now?

21:18 - Dealing with hard times & dark thoughts

36:07 - Will my daughters be “allowed” to take care of me?

39:14 - We broke up because of different religions.

46:45 - My dad won’t meet my boyfriend

48:19 - Show this to your DAD.

In this episode, we're getting real and personal about a topic that’s been central to our lives lately: mental health.

We’re opening up about the challenges we faced over the past year, sharing why we truly decided to leave our jobs, and what we learned about the importance of prioritizing ourselves. It's easy to get caught up in the grind and the pressure to be everything for everyone, but we've learned the hard way what can happen when you don’t put yourself first. We'll also highlight resources and help normalize the conversation around therapy and self-care.

You are worthy of a healthy body and a healthy mind. So settle in, get cozy, and grab your chai. Let's get into it, Half Past Crew.

New episodes every Monday at 7 am. Don’t forget to subscribe, and as always, we love you! Thank you for spending your Monday with us 💛

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0:00 - WELCOME TO HALF PAST CHAI

2:08 - Why your mental health matters

4:31 - Why the last year was so hard on us

12:28 - Why we really quit our jobs…

27:38 - Resources for therapy

30:05 - What happens when you don’t take care of yourself?

37:38 - How to take care of yourself

In this week's episode, we're busting 10 common marriage myths and talking about what actually makes a relationship thrive. Does getting married make everything easier? Do happy couples never fight? Will kids really bring you closer?

We're pulling back the curtain on some of the most widely held beliefs about marriage and sharing what we've learned as an interracial couple. We'll get real about the hard work, the missteps, and the intentional effort it takes to build a strong partnership.

Join us as we talk about:

• The truth about fighting, romance, and date nights

• Why your partner shouldn't be "your everything"

• The importance of setting boundaries with in-laws

• Why every marriage, even a good one, can benefit from therapy

• How love is a verb, not just an effortless feeling

New episodes every Monday at 7 am. Don’t forget to subscribe, and as always, we love you! Thank you for spending your Monday with us 💛

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0:00 - WELCOME TO HALF PAST CHAI

4:28 - Myth #1: Once you’re married, everything gets easier

8:16 - Myth #2: Happy couples never fight

12:55 - Myth #3: Your partner should be your everything

16:47 - Myth #4: Date nights fix everything

22:07 - Myth #5: Marriage kills romance

24:52 - SPONSOR

25:47 - Myth #6: Kids will bring you closer

29:24 - Myth #7: You have to share everything

32:28 - Myth #8: In-laws will always be a nightmare

34:22 - Myth #9: Good marriages don’t need therapy

39:06 - Myth #10: If you’re truly in love, it should feel effortless.

So… we quit our jobs. And now that we’ve had a full month of being self-employed, we have a lot to say.

In this episode, we’re getting honest about the things no one tells you when you leave the 9–5 life… the mental rollercoaster, the unexpected stress, the new definition of success, and what it’s really like working with your spouse (spoiler: it’s not all cute cafés and midday walks).

Whether you’re thinking of quitting, just made the leap, or are deep in your self-employed era, this one’s for you. We’re sharing our routine, real struggles, and the biggest lessons we’ve learned so far.

Settle in, get cozy, and grab your chai ☕️

New episodes every Monday at 7 am. Don’t forget to subscribe, and as always, we love you! Thank you for spending your Monday with us 💛

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0:00 - WELCOME TO HALF PAST CHAI

3:37 - What IS our job now?

5:23 - Be WAY more intentional with your time

14:41 - You have to force yourself to stop working and enjoy life

18:52 - You will feel more lost & scared than you did before

24:27 - You WILL have more stress

27:41 - You WILL BE BUSIER

30:47 - You don’t have to sit at your desk to be productive

33:27 - Your definition of success will always change

36:42 - Your income will always be unpredictable

40:17 - Others may not understand your new schedule, and that’s okay

44:56 - You need a community now more than EVER

WE’RE BACK. And we went deep into the Reddit trenches.

This week, we’re reading and reacting to the most jaw-dropping marriage posts we could find from messy in-law drama and work-from-home fights, to cheating scandals and influencer marriages gone wrong.

You know we had to bring some Desi family chaos into the mix too. As always, we’re spilling the chai and sharing our own takes, relationship advice, and a little too much personal experience.

New episodes every Monday at 7 am. Don’t forget to subscribe, and as always, we love you! Thank you for spending your Monday with us 💛

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0:00 - WELCOME TO HALF PAST CHAI

2:45 - The WFH Situation…

8:51 - Is it possible to cheat again after cheating once?

14:05 - Dealing with Indian In-Laws In Our Home

23:33 - A Word From Our SPONSOR: Autonomy

24:51 - My wife became an influencer and now she hates me

32:14 - Am I asking too much of my husband to put in more work?

37:59 - Brides family didn’t come to the wedding…

44:34 - Is it wrong if I’m attracted to other people?

49:33 - My husband’s needs are too much