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.

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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

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?

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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

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/

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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