Half Past Chai

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...

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 transf...

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...

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, b...

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 th...

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...

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 adv...

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 creati...

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 co...

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 co...

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 t...

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...