Half Past Chai

Half Past Chai
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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.

  1. 1D AGO

    Indian vs American Family Habits

    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 actually universal this episode is for you. 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 Time codes 0:00 - WELCOME TO HALF PAST CHAI 4:08 - Never eating out/did homework before going outside/church 7:44 - finances in our families 10:40 - privacy doesn’t exist & respect to elders 18:16 - emotions and communication 22:38 - Suketu was afraid of everything/doing stuff wrong

    27 min

  2. FEB 16

    What My Life Would Look Like If I Never Moved to America

    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 reshape an entire life, this episode will hit home. 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 Time codes 0:00 - WELCOME TO HALF PAST CHAI 3:40 - Why are we talking about this 4:53 - What if we never left India? 9:20 - What would my career be? 13:12 - Did I notice how different my life was? 15:30 - If you moved to the US today 17:38 - Would I have made videos? 22:12 - What would have been better if I stayed in India 23:20 - What would have been worse if I stayed in India

    30 min

  3. FEB 9

    The Routines That Actually Changed Our Lives

    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 than following what’s trending online. 💬 Question for the Half Past Crew: What does your daily routine look like right now and what’s one small habit you want to improve? 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 💛 Use use code HALFPASTCHAI10 for 10% at https://achaary.com/ 🎙 Submit your stories: https://www.halfpastchai.com/ 📲 Follow us: https://bio.site/halfpastchai Donate to Team For Kids here: https://fundraisers.nyrr.org/suketu Time codes 0:00 - WELCOME TO HALF PAST CHAI 3:06 - Suketu’s routine 8:42 - SPONSOR 9:44 - Hallie’s routine 16:49 - Pick what works for YOU

    31 min

  4. FEB 2

    Money, Marriage & Red Flags: Your Questions Answered

    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 love keeping this podcast a two-way conversation 💛 https://www.halfpastchai.com/ Now settle in, get cozy, and grab your chai. 💛 New episodes every Monday at 7 am. Get 10% off GHEE here: https://iloveghee.com/discount/HALFPASTCHAI10 📲 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 2:17 - How do we make money? 4:15 - Red pill men 5:47 - If we could eat only one meal 7:41 - Best things hallie cooks 8:49 - Do we have siblings? 9:53 - SPONSOR 10:36 - Would you live with your parents 14:16 - Do you feel like you wasted your 20s 17:29 - Is stranger things overrated? 18:42 - Is there a cash prize for running a marathon? 21:02 - When do you feel like you’ve made it 23:48 - What’s one piece of advice you would give your younger self? 26:29 - How are you guys going to discuss religion with your kids? 28:37 - How to introduce a white partner to your parents 30:09 - Dream brand or guest to work with 33:21 - Who’s more jealous 34:42 - Do you agree on the same meals

    37 min

  5. JAN 26

    Reacting to Your Anonymous Confessions

    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. If you’ve ever felt stuck between love, culture, timing, or expectations this one’s for you. 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 Time codes 0:00 - WELCOME TO HALF PAST CHAI 3:01 - Our confessions 4:50 - I use a bidet 6:25 - I don’t want to get married 9:29 - Married but texting others? 13:38 - 3rd wheel turned lover? 17:26 - I don’t want to get married 22:40 - I want to move on

    28 min

  6. JAN 19

    What Our Parents’ Marriages Taught Us

    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. 💛 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 to join Autonomy! 🎙 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 2:04 - Parents mess up, and that’s okay 5:27 - Responding with intention 7:07 - We solve problems very loudly  9:57 - Love the way your partner wants to be loved 13:17 - SPONSOR 13:54 - Don’t quit when it gets hard 16:14 - I never said I LOVE YOU to my parents 18:41 - Showing care through actions 20:21 - Forgive and forget 21:22 - Have fun and laugh in life 25:18 - Chose love even when it’s hard 28:29 - It’s okay to show affection

    31 min
  7. We Let a Financial Expert Audit Our Entire Life

    JAN 12

    We Let a Financial Expert Audit Our Entire Life

    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 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 💛 Dollars with Drew Instagram Dollars with Drew Tiktok Get 15% off GHEE here: 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 2:47 - Who is Drew and why money is important. 5:34 - Tracking money is important 9:39 - How much we spent this year 12:01 - How we shifted our mindset on money 17:40 - SPONSOR 18:24 - Why I started caring about money 22:49 - How much we spend on eating out 25:11 - Cars are expensive 30:48 - Personal Care 38:16 - Other expenses 43:00 - Why do we need 2 cars? 47:49 - How much we made in 2025 50:05 - Q4 REVIEW 55:55 - Our NET WORTH 1:02:53 - Dollars with Drew the STORY

    1h 13m
  8. How to stop being a people pleaser in 2026

    JAN 5

    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.

    30 min
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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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  • Creator
    Half Past Chai
  • Years Active
    2023 - 2026
  • Episodes
    145
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Half Past Chai
  • Show Website
    Half Past Chai

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