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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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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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

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 💛

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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

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.

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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 💛

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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

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. 💛

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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

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?

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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.

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 changes, and lifestyle shifts
• The “are we official?” conversation
• Our age gap and how it’s affected our relationship
• The funniest moments, biggest purchases, and dream NYC business

This 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 💛

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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?