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. 6D AGO

    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 friendsWhether we ever regret only dating each otherHow to know when it’s time to leave a relationshipHow our finances changed after becoming entrepreneursNavigating alcohol, health changes, and lifestyle shiftsThe “are we official?” conversationOur age gap and how it’s affected our relationshipThe funniest moments, biggest purchases, and dream NYC businessThis 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?

    35 min

  2. 12/22/2025

    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

    17 min

  3. 12/15/2025

    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

    32 min

  4. 12/08/2025

    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

    49 min

  5. 12/01/2025

    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

    41 min

  6. 11/24/2025

    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 youDating an Indian partner who hides the relationshipAge gaps, having a child, and whether Indian parents ever come aroundHow to ask an ex if you can “start over” without scaring them awayWhy anti-Indian racism feels more visible right nowIntroducing a vegetarian partner to a meat-heavy familyDealing with social burnout as a couple after nonstop obligationsThis 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

    42 min

  7. 11/17/2025

    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

    54 min

  8. 11/10/2025

    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

    47 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 - 2025
  • Episodes
    137
  • Rating
    Clean
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    © Half Past Chai
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