Half Past Chai

So… we quit our jobs. And now that we’ve had a full month of being self-employed, we have a lot to say. In this episode, we’re getting honest about the things no one tells you when you leave the 9–5 life… the mental rollercoaster, the unexpected stress, the new definition of success, and what it’s really like working with your spouse (spoiler: it’s not all cute cafés and midday walks). Whether you’re thinking of quitting, just made the leap, or are deep in your self-employed era, this one’s for you. We’re sharing our routine, real struggles, and the biggest lessons we’ve learned so far. 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 💛 🏃‍♀️ NYC Marathon Fundraiser for Hallie!: https://givebutter.com/H8JMbY [https://givebutter.com/H8JMbY] 🎙 Submit your stories: https://www.halfpastchai.com/ [https://www.halfpastchai.com/] 📲 Follow us: https://bio.site/halfpastchai [https://bio.site/halfpastchai] Use code HALFPASTCHAI to get 15% off https://andcollar.com/ [https://andcollar.com/] Time codes 0:00 - WELCOME TO HALF PAST CHAI 3:37 - What IS our job now? 5:23 - Be WAY more intentional with your time 14:41 - You have to force yourself to stop working and enjoy life 18:52 - You will feel more lost & scared than you did before 24:27 - You WILL have more stress 27:41 - You WILL BE BUSIER 30:47 - You don’t have to sit at your desk to be productive 33:27 - Your definition of success will always change 36:42 - Your income will always be unpredictable 40:17 - Others may not understand your new schedule, and that’s okay 44:56 - You need a community now more than EVER

WE’RE BACK. And we went deep into the Reddit trenches. This week, we’re reading and reacting to the most jaw-dropping marriage posts we could find from messy in-law drama and work-from-home fights, to cheating scandals and influencer marriages gone wrong. You know we had to bring some Desi family chaos into the mix too. As always, we’re spilling the chai and sharing our own takes, relationship advice, and a little too much personal experience. 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: https://calendly.com/bhavanasingh079/autonomy-game-plan-bhav?utm_campaign=halfpastchai [https://calendly.com/bhavanasingh079/autonomy-game-plan-bhav?utm_campaign=halfpastchai] 🎙 Submit your stories: https://www.halfpastchai.com/ [https://www.halfpastchai.com/] 📲 Follow us: https://bio.site/halfpastchai [https://bio.site/halfpastchai] Time codes 0:00 - WELCOME TO HALF PAST CHAI 2:45 - The WFH Situation… 8:51 - Is it possible to cheat again after cheating once? 14:05 - Dealing with Indian In-Laws In Our Home 23:33 - A Word From Our SPONSOR: Autonomy 24:51 - My wife became an influencer and now she hates me 32:14 - Am I asking too much of my husband to put in more work? 37:59 - Brides family didn’t come to the wedding… 44:34 - Is it wrong if I’m attracted to other people? 49:33 - My husband’s needs are too much

This week on Half Past Chai, we’re answering YOUR questions and you didn’t hold back. We’re diving into everything from friendship breakups and strict Indian parents to interracial love, starting a podcast, and how to navigate difficult conversations in relationships. We also share our own experiences with crying in front of each other, building trust in marriage, and how we make content creation a full-time job. Whether you're dealing with cultural pressure, want to start creating content, or just love some good relationship tea this one's for you. 🫶 Topics we cover: * Feeling left out in friendships * Interracial/intercultural relationship struggles * Strict desi parents & dating * How we started our podcast and YouTube channel * Our "non-negotiables" in marriage * Crying, emotional intimacy & supporting your partner * Aunties & uncles asking too many questions * Making content creation a full-time career 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: https://calendly.com/bhavanasingh079/autonomy-game-plan-bhav?utm_campaign=halfpastchai [https://calendly.com/bhavanasingh079/autonomy-game-plan-bhav?utm_campaign=halfpastchai] 🎙 Submit your stories: https://www.halfpastchai.com/ [https://www.halfpastchai.com/] 📲 Follow us: https://bio.site/halfpastchai [https://bio.site/halfpastchai] Time codes 0:00 - WELCOME TO HALF PAST CHAI 3:54 - Friendship break ups 8:47 - Interracial problems 16:51 - What boundaries did we set after breaking up? 24:00 - How to start a podcast? 28:52 - Parent asks question about kids relationship 37:39 - How do you make money? 41:58 - Boyfriends mom walk in on us 46:08 - When did we cry in front of each other? 51:44 - How do you handle aunties' questions?

WE’RE BACK. Happy Monday, Half Past Crew. In this episode, we’re breaking down exactly what we spent over the first three months of the year as a married couple - from the necessary expenses to the not-so-necessary impulse buys. We’re also opening up about how we navigate tough financial conversations, balance what we want vs what we need, and keep our relationship strong through it all. So get cozy, grab your chai, and let’s get into this week’s episode. 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: https://calendly.com/bhavanasingh079/autonomy-game-plan-bhav?utm_campaign=halfpastchai [https://calendly.com/bhavanasingh079/autonomy-game-plan-bhav?utm_campaign=halfpastchai] 🎙 Submit your stories: https://www.halfpastchai.com/ [https://www.halfpastchai.com/] 📲 Follow us: https://bio.site/halfpastchai [https://bio.site/halfpastchai] Time codes 0:00 - WELCOME TO HALF PAST CHAI 4:01 - What MEN struggle with 19:50 - SPONSOR 20:53 - What WOMEN struggle with 33:54 - Happy wife happy life? 45:16 - How we fix this

WE’RE BACK. Happy Monday, Half Past Crew. In this episode, we’re breaking down exactly what we spent over the first three months of the year as a married couple - from the necessary expenses to the not-so-necessary impulse buys. We’re also opening up about how we navigate tough financial conversations, balance what we want vs what we need, and keep our relationship strong through it all. So get cozy, grab your chai, and let’s get into this week’s episode. 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/ [https://www.halfpastchai.com/]📲 Follow us: https://bio.site/halfpastchai [https://bio.site/halfpastchai] Use code HALFPASTCHAI to get 15% off https://andcollar.com/ [https://andcollar.com/] Time codes 0:00 - WELCOME TO HALF PAST CHAI 3:27 - Money and Relationships 7:01 - Suketu’s Hot Take 8:28 - Bad finances causes divorce 16:43 - What’s our budget 24:39 - April spending 26:52 - May spending 28:56 - June Spending 36:01 - Our Net Worth 42:18 - Transparency