StumbleWell Podcast

Over the past few months, we've been having numerous discussions about leaving the United States to live abroad and the implications of that.  Within this broad topic, we cover a lot of themes and questions.  For example, what is the difference between an ex-patriot and an immigrant? We discuss our American privilege around leaving and potentially impacting another country's economy. STU...

In 2018, we purchased our first home and long story short, we ended up homeless. We learned a lot from that experience, not only about homeownership but what we each individually want out of life.  One of our Patreon producers asked if we would ever purchase a home again and let's just say, even though it's been over a year since we settled our lawsuit the wounds are still fresh. The House Pl...

Mr. Hallease wanted to see how well I actually knew him, so he fashioned some questions for us to answer based on the GQ Couples Quiz series. If you want to see and extended version of our answers check out the patreon.    STUMBLEWELL AUDIO SET UP: https://kit.co/Hallease/the-beast-cast   LEARN ADOBE PREMIERE PRO: https://stumblewell.thinkific.com/courses/learnpremierepro   SUB...

As two people who were both raised in different sects of the Christian faith, we've both had conversations around virginity in marriage. Neither of us was virgins when we met.  In this episode, we pose the question to one another "do you wish I was a virgin when we met?" We also use this topic to discuss the lack of proper sex education in schools and a myriad of other sub-topics within this...

As the pandemic continues, a lot of you have reached out to us asking how we're doing-especially since Mr. Hallease is a registered nurse.  The short answer is, we're figuring it out. The long answer is this podcast episode. In it, we talk about some of the unexpected realizations we've both had during this time. To be honest, we were hesitant to do this episode because everyone is experienci...

There's a lot going on in the world right now. Issa whole lot. We decided to have a candid conversation about our journey as a couple in understanding race and privilege.  We really wanted to show that these conversations will inevitably be messy, hard, and uncomfortable -- even when they're rooted in love and a willingness to understand.  Also, there is an evolution to understanding and...

In this episode of the #StumbleWellPodcast, we're talking about our different perspectives of 2019.  We almost didn't make it last year, and not necessarily because either of us did anything epic or hurtful but because we were mostly just tired. Ultimately, we figured it out but the hardest part was finding a therapist and remembering to communicate from a place of love and patience. RESOURCE...

In this episode of the #StumbleWell podcast we're talking about our budget plans for 2020 along with our personal goals.  This episode came about after having a heated discussion about finances and how to pay back Mr. Hallease's student loans. How in-depth do you and your partner get about finances? Mr. Hallease wants me to buy a new car as well and I'm looking around like "with what coins?!"...

Apparently, Chicken Parmesan is an aphrodisiac for singles dating in New York accordingly to The New York Post. In this episode of the StumbleWell Podcast we use this interesting phenomenon to discuss what is an ideal first date meal and the power food has on relationships. STUMBLEWELL AUDIO SET UP: https://kit.co/Hallease/the-beast-cast FOLLOW US!  StumbleWell - http://www.instagram.com/stum...

We have over 6-figures of student loan debt. In this episode of the #StumbleWell podcast we're talking about how we got here and also how we plan to pay it down over the next 4 years while also having a candid discussion about finances and what it means to be financially free. DAVY RAMSEY BOOK: https://amzn.to/35XT50R  TWO CENTS: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCL8w_A8p8P1HWI3k6PR5Z6w SUBSCR...

In this episode of the #StumbleWell podcast, we're talking about everything we learned from buying our first house including inspections, mortgages, realtors, motivations for buying a home, and many other things. Buying a house is a big decision, and for many, is the most expensive thing you'll ever purchase. Hopefully, we can provide you with a few tangible takeaways to consider before or while p...

In this episode of the podcast, Mr. Hallease and I talk about our marriage and being married to a "creative" or artist.  This episode is a collaboration with #HMAY a marriage podcast featuring Beleaf in Fatherhood and  Yvette - Mrs. Melanin. There are a lot of things you have to learn to handle, not only as the artist but as that artist's spouse especially if you are interested in partne...

In this episode of #TheBeastCast , Hallease, and Mr. Hallease discuss trial marriages and if they existed what rules would they put on each other to engage in one.  What do you think about the concept of a trial marriage? BEAST CAST AUDIO SET UP: https://kit.com/Hallease/the-beast-cast   SUBSCRIBE! https://www.youtube.com/hallease?sub_confirmation=1 FOLLOW US! Hallease - http://www.insta...

If you're in or have been in a long-distance relationship, knowing when to take that leap and move is difficult.  It's also hard when you both live in the same city but one partner is considering relocating for work or better opportunities. In this episode, we discuss the times we've relocated for each other and how we stumbled through it. #MarriedPodcast BEAST CAST AUDIO SET UP: https://kit....

Whew, y'all this is a silly episode of #TheBeastCast.  We're talking about keeping a Sabbath and how we balance work with life.  As a creative, I'm slowly realizing how important it is to build stipulations and ground rules for myself in terms of taking breaks and recharging.  Needless to say, Mr. Hallease's coffee didn't kick in until about halfway through the episode though so bea...

We're back with more Beast Cast episodes! Today we're talking about getting a Sleep Divorce and if it makes sense to not sleep in the same bed as your partner. Also, what types of relationships maybe work best by not sleeping in the same room/bed.  This whole topic was sparked because we recently bought a new mattress. 

My mother joined me on this episode of #TheBeastCast to talk about raising two daughters and everything that came with that.  From how she felt when I eloped with Mr. Hallease to discussing if/when I'll ever have my own children -- all through the lens of her faith. If you want to listen/watch the extended version of this episode become a producer. #MothersDay https://www.patreon.com/hallease

On this episode of The Beast Cast, we discuss our astrological signs and how we feel about Astrology overall as a pseudoscience.  We also discuss our results of taking the Ntrinsx personality assessment. Hallease gets roasted. Hilarity ensues. All in all, it's a typical episode. #CouplesPodcast #Astrology TAKE THE NTRINSX TEST: https://www. Ntrinsx.com BEAST CAST AUDIO SET UP: https://kit.com/Hall...

This year on #TheBeastCast we're focusing on communication.  We want to make sure we're communicating more in our marriage but also in our work relationships -- whether that be with different clients, bosses, or coworkers.  This means focusing on the words we use and not making assumptions about others. It's a simple topic but as you'll see in this episode -- a very poignant one. 

Hallease met Mr. Hallease when she was 19 and they were married by the time she was 21. It's a beautiful thing finding a forever partner so early in life, but it has it's drawbacks as well. Did they get married too young? #TheBeastCast #CouplesPodcast BEAST CAST AUDIO SET UP: https://kit.com/Hallease/the-beast-cast FOLLOW US! Hallease - http://www.instagram.com/halleasebeast TheBeastCast  - h...

Another late night episode where Hallease works through her feelings of being overwhelmed and Mr. Hallease tries to understand her point of view. This is a pretty raw conversation and shows how we actively work through communicating with each other. 

After a long and challenging 2018, we've settled into our apartment and are now having to contend with figuring out what our new normal is as a married couple.  We had learned how to weather the storm, ignoring individual grievances to stay sane, but now that the load is lifted who are we? 

Mr. Hallease and I weigh in on the much-debated discussion of B. Smith and her husband Dan Gasby.  What does it truly mean to love someone "for better or worse" and "in sickness and in health?" How does the definition of marriage evolve as we age and our roles inevitably change? This was a really hard topic to cover on the Beast Cast, it forces us all to come to terms with mortality and the d...

He called me pudgy, y'all! After the initial shock, it got us both thinking about communication again and how much honesty is a crucial part to any relationship.  How can you be honest with your partner without "going nuclear" as well? Is there a recipe for communicating potential negative traits without debilitating your partner's self esteem?

Am I black enough when I'm with you?  What does it mean to be black enough when there are infinitely many ways to exist? Is your blackness invalidated when you marry outside of your race? In this episode of The Beast Cast Hallease and Mr. Hallease discuss the intricacy of her black identity juxtaposed to their interracial relationship.