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Half Past Chai
Half Past Chai
138 episodes
3 days ago
Welcome to this husband and wife, Indian-American interracial couple podcast! We’re a beautiful blend of 2 cultures and we love connecting with our audience. Here we discuss our experiences being in an interracial relationship, mental health, and much more. Join us at Half Past Chai every Monday at 7am.
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Welcome to this husband and wife, Indian-American interracial couple podcast! We’re a beautiful blend of 2 cultures and we love connecting with our audience. Here we discuss our experiences being in an interracial relationship, mental health, and much more. Join us at Half Past Chai every Monday at 7am.
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Half Past Chai
How to stop being a people pleaser in 2026

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?

Follow and DM Nathan for more info about autonomy: https://www.instagram.com/nathan.autonomy

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

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

🏃 Donate to Suketu’s NYC Marathon fundraiser for Team For Kids: https://fundraisers.nyrr.org/suketu-patel

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.

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3 days ago
30 minutes 28 seconds

Half Past Chai
Is It Normal to Regret Only Dating One Person?

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. 💛

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-patel


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?

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1 week ago
34 minutes 43 seconds

Half Past Chai
5 Secrets to a Thriving Long Term Relationship

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. 💛

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

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

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2 weeks ago
16 minutes 48 seconds

Half Past Chai
Why are Indian Weddings So Expensive? (American vs Indian Weddings)

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. 💛

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-patel


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

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3 weeks ago
31 minutes 55 seconds

Half Past Chai
Unpopular Desi Opinions | Parents, Weddings & Mental Health

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

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1 month ago
49 minutes 20 seconds

Half Past Chai
Getting Married Young & Why It Benefited Us

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


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1 month ago
41 minutes 1 second

Half Past Chai
He Won’t Tell His Parents About Me… Should I Leave? | Q&A

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

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1 month ago
41 minutes 55 seconds

Half Past Chai
The Reality of Med School: What No One Tells You

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

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1 month ago
53 minutes 51 seconds

Half Past Chai
What It’s Really Like Running the NYC Marathon

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

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1 month ago
47 minutes 5 seconds

Half Past Chai
Why It’s So Hard to Talk to Indian Parents About Feelings

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

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2 months ago
1 hour 11 minutes 56 seconds

Half Past Chai
What 10 Years Together Taught Us

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


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2 months ago
47 minutes 54 seconds

Half Past Chai
Interracial Marriage in 2025: What No One Tells You (ft. Brook & Harjot)

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

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2 months ago
56 minutes 24 seconds

Half Past Chai
We Spent $12,000 This Month… Are We Going Broke?

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

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2 months ago
32 minutes 14 seconds

Half Past Chai
He Turned Down JPMorgan to Build a Luxury Airbnb Empire

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

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3 months ago
58 minutes 9 seconds

Half Past Chai
Do Interracial Couples Fight? Reacting to Your Wildest Assumptions

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

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3 months ago
37 minutes 21 seconds

Half Past Chai
10 Lessons My Wife Taught Me That Changed My Life

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

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3 months ago
44 minutes 26 seconds

Half Past Chai
When Your Parents Say No | Love, Religion & Life’s Toughest Questions

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.

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3 months ago
53 minutes 28 seconds

Half Past Chai
Why Your Mental Health Matters

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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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

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4 months ago
45 minutes 58 seconds

Half Past Chai
Marriage Myths Debunked: What No One Talks About

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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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.

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4 months ago
47 minutes 44 seconds

Half Past Chai
What No One Tells You About Quitting Your 9-5

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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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

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4 months ago
51 minutes 8 seconds

Half Past Chai
Welcome to this husband and wife, Indian-American interracial couple podcast! We’re a beautiful blend of 2 cultures and we love connecting with our audience. Here we discuss our experiences being in an interracial relationship, mental health, and much more. Join us at Half Past Chai every Monday at 7am.