Half Past Chai

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. 💛 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 💛 Book a call with Autonomy or DM Nathan on Instagram : 🎙 Submit your stories: https://www.halfpastchai.com/ 📲 Follow us: https://bio.site/halfpastchai Donate to Team For Kids here: https://fundraisers.nyrr.org/suketu-patel 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. 💛 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 💛 Ahara Rasa Ghee 10% off: 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-patel 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. 💛 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 💛 Book a call with Autonomy or DM Nathan on Instagram : 🎙 Submit your stories: https://www.halfpastchai.com/ 📲 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 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. 📅 New episodes every Monday at 7 AM 🎙 Submit your stories: https://www.halfpastchai.com/ 📲 Follow us: https://bio.site/halfpastchai 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 💛 DM Nathan if you’re interested in my fitness plan! Suketu’s Team For Kids Fundraiser 🎙 Submit your stories: https://www.halfpastchai.com/ 📲 Follow us Use code HALFPASTCHAI to get 15% off https://andcollar.com/ 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. ☕️ Follow Sagar: https://www.instagram.com/poweredbyparekh/ Ahara Rasa Ghee 10% off: https://iloveghee.com/discount/HALFPASTCHAI10 🎙 Submit your stories: https://www.halfpastchai.com/ 📲 Follow us: https://bio.site/halfpastchai Time codes 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 💛 🎙 Submit your stories: https://www.halfpastchai.com/ 📲 Follow us: https://bio.site/halfpastchai Autonomy: Follow Nathan! 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 💛 🎙 Submit your stories: https://www.halfpastchai.com/ 📲 Follow us: https://bio.site/halfpastchai Follow Brook & Harjot: @brookempaul 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 💛 Book a call with Autonomy: https://www.southasianfatloss.co.uk/vsl Donate to Therapist Beyond Borders here: https://givebutter.com/H8JMbY 🎙 Submit your stories: https://www.halfpastchai.com/ 📲 Follow us: https://bio.site/halfpastchai Use code HALFPASTCHAI to get 15% off https://andcollar.com/ Time codes 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 Donate to Therapist Beyond Borders here: https://givebutter.com/H8JMbY 🎙 Submit your stories: https://www.halfpastchai.com/ 📲 Follow us: https://bio.site/halfpastchai Use code HALFPASTCHAI to get 15% off https://andcollar.com/ Time codes 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 💛 Book a call with Autonomy: https://www.southasianfatloss.co.uk/vsl 🎙 Submit your stories: https://www.halfpastchai.com/ 📲 Follow us: https://bio.site/halfpastchai Donate to Therapist Beyond Boarders here: https://givebutter.com/H8JMbY Time codes 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 💛 Donate to Therapist Beyond Borders here: https://givebutter.com/H8JMbY 🎙 Submit your stories: https://www.halfpastchai.com/ 📲 Follow us: https://bio.site/halfpastchai Use code HALFPASTCHAI to get 15% off https://andcollar.com/ Time codes 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 💛 Book a call with Autonomy: https://calendly.com/d/3qr-dzb-tgh/autonomy-team-game-plan?utm_campaign=halfchai&utm_source=podcast?el=adread 🎙 Submit your stories: https://www.halfpastchai.com/ 📲 Follow us: https://bio.site/halfpastchai Donate to Therapist Beyond Boarders here: https://givebutter.com/H8JMbY Time codes 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 💛 Donate to Therapist Beyond Boarders here: https://givebutter.com/H8JMbY 🎙 Submit your stories: https://www.halfpastchai.com/ 📲 Follow us: https://bio.site/halfpastchai Use code HALFPASTCHAI to get 15% off https://andcollar.com/ Time codes 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 💛 🎙 Submit your stories: https://www.halfpastchai.com/ 📲 Follow us: https://bio.site/halfpastchai Use code HALFPASTCHAI to get 15% off https://andcollar.com/ Book a call with Autonomy: https://calendly.com/d/3qr-dzb-tgh/autonomy-team-game-plan?utm_campaign=halfchai&utm_source=podcast?el=adread Time codes 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 💛 🏃‍♀️ NYC Marathon Fundraiser for Hallie!: https://givebutter.com/H8JMbY 🎙 Submit your stories: https://www.halfpastchai.com/ 📲 Follow us: https://bio.site/halfpastchai Use code HALFPASTCHAI to get 15% off https://andcollar.com/ Time codes 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 💛 Book a call with Autonomy: https://calendly.com/bhavanasingh079/autonomy-game-plan-bhav?utm_campaign=halfpastchai 🎙 Submit your stories: https://www.halfpastchai.com/ 📲 Follow us: https://bio.site/halfpastchai Time codes 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

This week on Half Past Chai , we’re answering YOUR questions and you didn’t hold back. We’re diving into everything from friendship breakups and strict Indian parents to interracial love, starting a podcast , and how to navigate difficult conversations in relationships . We also share our own experiences with crying in front of each other, building trust in marriage, and how we make content creation a full-time job. Whether you're dealing with cultural pressure, want to start creating content, or just love some good relationship tea this one's for you. 🫶 Topics we cover: Feeling left out in friendships Interracial/intercultural relationship struggles Strict desi parents & dating How we started our podcast and YouTube channel Our "non-negotiables" in marriage Crying, emotional intimacy & supporting your partner Aunties & uncles asking too many questions Making content creation a full-time career 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 💛 Book a call with Autonomy: https://calendly.com/bhavanasingh079/autonomy-game-plan-bhav?utm_campaign=halfpastchai 🎙 Submit your stories: https://www.halfpastchai.com/ 📲 Follow us: https://bio.site/halfpastchai Time codes 0:00 - WELCOME TO HALF PAST CHAI 3:54 - Friendship break ups 8:47 - Interracial problems 16:51 - What boundaries did we set after breaking up? 24:00 - How to start a podcast? 28:52 - Parent asks question about kids relationship 37:39 - How do you make money? 41:58 - Boyfriends mom walk in on us 46:08 - When did we cry in front of each other? 51:44 - How do you handle aunties' questions?

WE’RE BACK. Happy Monday, Half Past Crew. In this episode, we’re breaking down exactly what we spent over the first three months of the year as a married couple - from the necessary expenses to the not-so-necessary impulse buys. We’re also opening up about how we navigate tough financial conversations, balance what we want vs what we need, and keep our relationship strong through it all. So get cozy, grab your chai, and let’s get into this week’s episode. 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 💛 Book a call with Autonomy: https://calendly.com/bhavanasingh079/autonomy-game-plan-bhav?utm_campaign=halfpastchai 🎙 Submit your stories: https://www.halfpastchai.com/ 📲 Follow us: https://bio.site/halfpastchai Time codes 0:00 - WELCOME TO HALF PAST CHAI 4:01 - What MEN struggle with 19:50 - SPONSOR 20:53 - What WOMEN struggle with 33:54 - Happy wife happy life? 45:16 - How we fix this

WE’RE BACK. Happy Monday, Half Past Crew. In this episode, we’re breaking down exactly what we spent over the first three months of the year as a married couple - from the necessary expenses to the not-so-necessary impulse buys. We’re also opening up about how we navigate tough financial conversations, balance what we want vs what we need, and keep our relationship strong through it all. So get cozy, grab your chai, and let’s get into this week’s episode. 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 Use code HALFPASTCHAI to get 15% off https://andcollar.com/ Time codes 0:00 - WELCOME TO HALF PAST CHAI 3:27 - Money and Relationships 7:01 - Suketu’s Hot Take 8:28 - Bad finances causes divorce 16:43 - What’s our budget 24:39 - April spending 26:52 - May spending 28:56 - June Spending 36:01 - Our Net Worth 42:18 - Transparency

This week on Half Past Chai, we’re getting real about the stereotypes around Indian men (are they really momma’s boys?), how we keep our marriage feeling fresh (and not like we’re just roommates), and the hate we get for loving each other out loud. We’re spilling our most unpopular opinions and diving into the sides of interracial relationships people don’t talk about - the messy, the funny, and the honest. If you’ve ever wondered how we handle it all - the culture clashes, the critics, the content hustle - this one’s for you. Grab your chai and let’s get into it, Half Past Crew. 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 💛 🎙 Submit your stories: https://www.halfpastchai.com/ 📲 Follow us: https://bio.site/halfpastchai Use code HALFPASTCHAI to get 15% off https://andcollar.com/ Code for Learning Gujarati book https://amzn.to/3H154m7 Time codes 0:00 - ANSWERING YOUR QUESTIONS 4:29 - Are Indian men momma’s boys? 6:15 - How are you able to make content so fast? 11:01 - Do you stress about honoring the others culture? 14:33 - What are we doing NOT to be roommates 22:00 - What is your most unpopular opinion 27:42 - How do you deal with hate on your relationship 34:29 - How many languages do we know? 36:01 - Why did you leave your jobs? 41:24 - When are you moving to NYC? 46:47 - What are some issues Interracial Couples deal with?

Ever felt like you and your partner were just coexisting more like roommates than a couple? In this episode, we talk about how stress quietly chips away at connection, turning love into logistics. From burnout and emotional overload to petty arguments about dishes, we explore how the weight of daily life can create emotional distance and what we’re doing to come back to each other. We share honest moments from our own relationship, including the dumbest fights we’ve had (yes, cabinet doors were involved) and what those small blowups really meant underneath. We also talk about the tools we’re learning to use when we feel disconnected because sometimes the problem isn’t each other, it’s the stress talking. Whether you’re in a tough season or just feeling off with your partner, this one’s for you. 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 💛 🎙 Submit your stories: https://www.halfpastchai.com/ 📲 Follow us: https://bio.site/halfpastchai Use code HALFPASTCHAI to get 15% off https://andcollar.com/ Code for Learning Gujarati book https://amzn.to/3H154m7

This week, we’re pulling back the curtain on what really happened after our breakup. We’ve talked about why we broke up but the mess, confusion, growth, and unexpected moments that followed? That’s the story we’re telling today. From accidental hugs to awkward first dates, to heartbreak, deep sadness, and ultimately choosing love… this one’s raw. 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 💛 🎙 Submit your stories: https://www.halfpastchai.com/ 📲 Follow us: https://bio.site/halfpastchai Use code HALFPASTCHAI to get 15% off https://andcollar.com/ Code for Learning Gujarati book https://amzn.to/3H154m7 Time codes 0:00 - WELCOME TO HALF PAST CHAI 4:46 - The Break Up RECAP 9:45 - We started talking again 14:50 - Hallie went on dates with others 19:35 - Who do you talk to about breaking up? 26:02 - What would you tell yourself? 31:07 - The turning point 36:23 - For the people going through this.

One of us is in bed by 9, the other’s just getting started. In this episode, we’re talking about what it’s really like to be in a relationship where your routines don’t match - fitness, food, sleep, all of it. From early frustrations to what actually works for us now, this episode is full of real talk, small wins, and some hilarious stories. Perfect for couples figuring out how to live together, not become the same person . 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 💛 🤝 Donate to Hallie’s NYC Marathon Charity: https://givebutter.com/H8JMbY 🎙 Submit your stories: https://www.halfpastchai.com/ 📲 Follow us: https://bio.site/halfpastchai Use code HALFPASTCHAI to get 15% off https://andcollar.com/ Code for Learning Gujarati book https://amzn.to/3H154m7 Time codes 0:00 - WELCOME TO HALF PAST CHAI 3:09 - SLEEP 10:45 - EATTING 17:19 - FITNESS 22:49 - WORKING STYLES 27:57 - Our Advice

Tears, tissues, and a little bit of tea - in this episode of Half Past Chai , we’re diving into what actually makes us cry. From the first time we cried in front of each other to learning how to not panic when your partner gets emotional, we're sharing the raw, the real, and the surprisingly funny parts of it all. If you’ve ever cried, wanted to cry, or comforted a crying partner - this one’s for you. Happy Monday Half Past Crew, we hope you enjoy this episode. 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 Use code HALFPASTCHAI to get 15% off https://andcollar.com/ Code for Learning Gujarati book https://amzn.to/3H154m7 Time codes 0:00 - WELCOME TO HALF PAST CHAI 2:13 - why we cry. 10:34 - the BAD cries. 14:45 - who cried first? 16:52 - crying in front of each other