Half Past Chai

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: wh...

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...

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...

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 act...

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 res...

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...

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 lov...

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...

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. 💛...

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 coz...

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-explaini...

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 c...

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 y...

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 co...

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 :...

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...

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 honorin...

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 c...

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 run...

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 sett...

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. Wh...

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 misunderstan...

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, an...

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, buildi...

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, an...