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StumbleWell Podcast

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A marriage and relationship podcast. We've been together for over a decade, check in with us as we discuss different aspects of our relationship and also just goof off. Life's a journey, you're going to stumble through it -- stumble well with us. If you can support the podcast on Patreon: patreon.com/hallease
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Episodes

Ep 063 // Injuries, Man Flu, and Voting - Let's Catch Up

Watch Complexion of Law: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LXRpJmdlouY Greece 2025: https://trovatrip.com/trip/europe/greece/greece-with-hallease-narvaez-sep-2025 LISTEN TO HOW DOES THIS END?: https://open.spotify.com/show/7zCnZPLpoQveIoJlcrMQ0i?si=40434248650346c1 Send thoughts and prayers for my knee, y'all! We're back with another StumbleWell podcast. This time, we're talking about Man Flu, what it is, how it works, and whether Mr. Hallease has it (spoilers—yes). We also discuss how our differe...

Oct 24, 202449 min

EP 062 Living in Atlanta for 1-Year // What's Changed and What We've Learned

Are you registered?! Check https://www.vote.org Watch Complexion of Law : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LXRpJmdlouY Greece 2025: https://trovatrip.com/trip/europe/greece/greece-with-hallease-narvaez-sep-2025 After living in Atlanta for 1 year, we're sharing our honest thoughts on what's changed, what we love, and the challenges we've faced. This podcast episode has everything from Atlanta's culture and cost of living to the best (and worst) parts of being in the city. If you're considering mov...

Oct 08, 202441 min

EP061 A Debt of Experience: Updates on Tackling 6-Figure Student Loans

In this episode of StumbleWell, we share our progress on paying down our six-figure student loans. It's been a journey filled with setbacks, small wins, and lots of learning, and today, we're giving you an honest update on where we stand. Whether you're drowning in student debt or just want to hear a real story about financial resilience, this episode is for you. Remember, every stumble is just part of the process—let's stumble well together. →LEARN https://www.ed.gov/save →GREECE 2025 https://t...

Oct 02, 202433 min

EP060 // Should I Compromise My Dreams For Him?

This episode of the podcast is a dear StumbleWell. Elle and her husband have done a lot together, including moving to a new country. Like Hallease, she's allowing her husband to pursue his dreams while she supports them financially, but is it too much? When is it time to compromise (or give up ) on your dreams for the greater good of the relationship? It's a difficult question to navigate, but two incredibly unqualified people will try to anyway. If you've got any advice, add it down below in th...

Jul 28, 20241 hr 15 min

EP059 // The ✨Black ✨ Wife Effect

Is this a simping episode? Maybe. Hallease corners her husband and asks why he hasn't made any catchy videos showcasing their interracial love on the internet. Also, did you know that people of color weren't included in research studies until 1993? Anyway, let's talk about this viral trend and overanalyze it to the point of nausea. #stumblewellpodcast #couplespodcast →SUPPORT https://www.patreon.com/hallease https://www.ko-fi.com/hallease →FOLLOW https://www.instagram.com/hallease.mp4 https://ww...

Jun 14, 202438 min

EP058 My Partner is Getting Fat & My Love Is Conditional 👀

→COME TO COSTA RICA! https://trovatrip.com/trip/central-america/costa-rica/costa-rica-with-hallease--aug-24-2024 In this, #DearStumbleWell episode of the podcast we're discussing working through body changes with a long-term partner. Why is it considered shallow to end a relationship based on physical appearance? We'll unpack the struggles of one listener who wrote in to ask for our advice as they navigate working through their partner's weight gain. →SUPPORT https://www.patreon.com/hallease htt...

May 10, 202457 min

EP057 // Is a house (in Atlanta) worth it? // Our thoughts 6 years later after short selling our first home

Once upon a time, we bought a house. It was one of the worst decisions we ever made in our marriage. Now, we live in Atlanta and are considering purchasing a home again but with much caution and many mixed feelings. If you're new and had no idea that we used to own a house 😅 prepare yourself emotionally and start here: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL2Pk3OAowrpv-cdWtGZ3c_Sl0EWrBUxqz Costa Rica is officially confirmed! We've got 10 spots left if you're interested: https://trovatrip.com/t...

Apr 07, 202435 min

EP056 // A subscriber found him a job 👀 // My nurse husband spills the tea on healthcare

Buy me a coffee so Mr. Hallease will stop dragging me : ko-fi.com/hallease My first group trip goes live on Wednesday: https://trovatrip.com/trip/central-america/costa-rica/costa-rica-with-hallease--aug-24-2024 Healthcare Market Place: https://www.healthcare.gov/apply-and-enroll/how-to-apply/ A few months back we talked candidly about Atlanta and how adjusting to this bigger city was a struggle for Mr. Hallease. Then, in an amazing twist of fate, a subscriber suggested that he switch to a remote...

Mar 09, 202434 min

EP055 I'm an Asian Muslim Woman. He's A Random White Guy. Is This Our Meet Cute?

Our first #DearStumbleWell episode! We answer audience-submitted questions and give our completely unqualified but solicited advice. This will they wont they scenario comes from someone crushing hard on a work colleague but struggling to work up the gumption to approach him. They come from different cultures, but is that reason enough to sit on the sidelines? SUBSCRIBE! https://www.youtube.com/hallease?sub_confirmation=1 FOLLOW US! Chris (Mr. Hallease) - http://www.instagram.com/hdte.mp3 Halleas...

Jan 14, 202433 min

EP054 // The Men Are Not Okay... // Male Drift And Dating

It's been well documented that things are awkward in the dating scene across the country but now male drift is becoming another issue on the scene. Hallease and Mr. Hallease wildly speculate and give an anecdotal analysis of the phenomenon from friends and colleagues. Hey y'all! Realized we never defined male drift! "men turning away from college, dropping out of the work force or failing to look after their health" ARTICLE THIS EPISODE IS BASED ON: https://www.nytimes.com/2023/11/11/opinion/mar...

Nov 29, 202334 min

EP053 // He doesn’t like it here // Our first 5 months in Atlanta as Texans #StumbleWellPodcast

It’s been a while since we’ve put out a couples podcast, and we like to keep it 100 on feelings whenever we do. In this episode, Mr. Hallease talks about how he’s (not) adjusting to being in Atlanta as a registered nurse. We cover social anxieties, feeling like you’re backtracking professionally, being a simpleton in a big new city, and much more. If you’re new to the podcast, thanks for watching/listening! We’re happy to have you. Transitions are hard. Welcome to a slice of ours! LISTEN TO HOW ...

Nov 04, 202345 min

EP052 // But is it cheating tho?!

Check out Hallease’s Closet: https://halleasecloset.com Read the full article: https://www.thecut.com/2023/04/outsourcing-my-orgasm.html In this episode of the StumbleWell Podcast, Hallease and Chris discuss an article in which a married woman decides to receive an erotic massage to reclaim her sexuality. Through the podcast we ask a simple, yet complicated, question is this cheating? The answer to that question aside, this article opened up our conversation to issues around sexual frustration t...

Jun 07, 202321 min

EP51 // He's going back to work...

After taking 2 years off from nursing, Mr. Hallease will be going back to work. Why? Well, in short, taxes. In long, we're in the process of relocating to another state and that coupled with what we owe for 2022 in taxes that math wasn't finna be mathing anymore. Anyway, in this episode of the podcast, let's get into it. We'll discuss potential regrets, fears about moving, and much more. CONTINUED READING: https://www.taxpolicycenter.org/taxvox/bidens-budget-would-raise-taxes-high-income-househo...

May 04, 202324 min

EP50 Are we trapped in our marriage?! A Response to Kimberly Foster

Are we trapped in our marriage together? I hadn't thought about it before until doing an interview with Kimberly on her YouTube channel where we talked candidly about the power dynamics in our relationship and how money impacts that. It was after that conversation that I couldn't help but wonder, "Am I the drama?" In this episode of the #stumblewellpodcast Mr. Hallease answers that question. If you haven't watched it yet, check out Kimberly's video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8isiv4Lxro4 →S...

Jan 10, 202341 min

EP049 She Daydreamed about Him Dying 💀

Is it weird to daydream about your partner dying? Apparently not. According to marriage counselors and researchers, wanting a hard reset in a relationship is pretty normal. So normal, it has a name, a phenomenon known as the spousal death daydream. In this episode of the StumbleWell podcast, we'll talk about this peculiar phenomenon and how it's changed over the course of our relationship. #marriagepodcast #couplespodcast #stumblewellpodcast →Join this channel to get access to perks: https://www...

Nov 15, 202233 min

EP048 Are We Still Monogamous?! // 7 Questions To Ask Your Partner For A Relationship Check-in

We've talked about student loans before on the #StumbleWell podcast: https://youtu.be/fVbCrW0ASfs Read the full article from the NYT: https://www.nytimes.com/2022/07/01/well/family/relationship-questions.html In this episode of the StumbleWell podcast, Mr. Hallease and I are answering questions that help foster conversations with your partner. Some of our answers surprised us! Consider this a relationship check-in. #marriagepodcast THE QUESTIONS: What do we like to do together for fun? Who takes...

Oct 13, 202248 min

EP047 // My husband quit working to become a writer, here’s how that’s going...

He's had an interrupted year of writing for his podcast "How Does This End?" and he's working on his first novel. Let's catch up with Mr. Hallease on how his creative writing career is going. We'll also touch on the struggles of needing external validation for your work and fighting the urge to return to traditional means of employment. #StumbleWellPodcast #marriagepodcast → CHECK OUT HOW DOES THIS END? THE PODCAST Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7zCnZPLpoQveIoJlcrMQ0i Apple Podcasts: htt...

Sep 19, 202237 min

EP046 // How Many Versions Of Me Have You Lived With?

The first 1,000 people to use the link will get a 1 month free trial of Skillshare: https://skl.sh/hallease07221 How many versions of your spouse have you lived with? In this episode of the #StumbleWell podcast, we'll talk about going through the different phases of marriage and the different iterations of each other we've lived through. →CONTINUED READING →SUPPORT https://www.patreon.com/hallease →CHECK OUT MY CLASSES ON SKILLSHARE https://www.skillshare.com/r/user/hallease?gr_tch_ref=on&gr...

Jul 06, 202243 min

EP045 // Why is The Pope always doing the most?!

The Pope recently went on the record scolding couples who decide to have pets instead of kids. On this episode of the #StumbleWell podcast, we discuss his statements. Full disclosure, Hallease is not catholic and Mr. Hallease is a "cafeteria catholic" at best. We discuss how Pope Francis' comments can be tied back to different ideas around race, gender, and money. If you've watched a few episodes of the podcast then you know we're comfortably child-free currently so we found Pop Francis' comment...

Jan 17, 202222 min

EP044 // Working with your spouse is complicated...

In this episode of the #StumbleWell podcast, we're discussing how we've handled working with each other as creatives now that Mr. Hallease is writing full time and working with my production company, StumbleWell. We'll also try to give y'all some tangible takeaways so you don't make the same mistakes we've made this year. SUPPORT https://www.patreon.com/hallease SUBSCRIBE https://www.youtube.com/hallease?sub_confirmation=1 FOLLOW https://www.instagram.com/hallease.mp4 https://www.instagram.com/h...

Dec 30, 202132 min

EP 043 // He quit his job and started a short story podcast ✍🏽

This StumbleWell podcast was recorded back in June of 2021. After much pushing, Mr. Hallease has officially stepped away from nursing and is now writing full-time. In this episode, we're talking about the process of him leaving nursing and also how our parents responded. We also touch on how this is even possible financially (Adobe Creative Residency) and the inherent privileges that come along with making a big decision like this one. It's interesting to fit into the "people who quit during the...

Nov 22, 202147 min

EP042 // He's Making Big Changes! Plus A Short Story

Check out Storyblocks: https://www.storyblocks.com/hallease My life partner Mr. Hallease has made some huge changes for 2021 and also made some big strides in 2020 – even with the pon de replay. In this podcast, we'll talk about student loans, as well as, Mr. Hallease's creative goals. Let us know down below how you liked the story. 📝 RESOURCES 📝 The Food of the Future, Today: https://stumblewell.medium.com/the-food-of-the-future-today-1dc4dca5bdd4 Jim Carey Speech: https://youtu.be/V80-gPkpH6...

Feb 22, 202126 min

EP041 // She left him because he didn’t do the dishes // Should love be unconditional?

She Divorced Me Because I Left Dishes By The Sink: https://www.huffpost.com/entry/she-divorced-me-i-left-dishes-by-the-sink_b_9055288 In this episode of the StumbleWell podcast, we’re unpacking this essay that was published through their now closed HuffPost Contributor platform. In it, a now divorced man explains why his wife left him for not putting dishes away but obviously it wasn’t about the dishes it was about something more. Mr. Hallease gives his take as a still married man on the topic, ...

Dec 19, 202048 min

EP040 // Are we childfree or childless? // Married 9 years with no children

On this episode of the podcast Hallease tries to make sense of her inability to decide if she wants children or not while Mr. Hallease argues that having children is not based on logic but emotion. Ridiculousness again ensues quickly. READINGS: // The Case Against Kids: Is Procreation Immoral? // https://www.newyorker.com/magazine/2012/04/09/the-case-against-kids // In the COVID-19 Economy, You Can Have A Kid or A Job. You Can't Have Both. // https://www.nytimes.com/2020/07/02/business/covid-eco...

Dec 07, 202059 min

EP039 Do you miss being single?! // We Answered Your Questions

We're back with another StumbleWellPodcast! This time we answered some of your questions! Thank you so much for continuing to comment with potential topics, it's really helpful. QUESTIONS ANSWERED: What creative projects have we always wanted to do and why? - 2:29 Low touch vs high touch partners is there a compromise? - 5:43 How do you support each other mentally? - 13:17 Have you always been involved in each other's career? - 22:21 What do you miss about being single? - 32:47 Is being married ...

Oct 14, 20201 hr 10 min

EP038 - Would we be ex-pats or immigrants? On leaving the US and "living abroad"

Over the past few months, we've been having numerous discussions about leaving the United States to live abroad and the implications of that. Within this broad topic, we cover a lot of themes and questions. For example, what is the difference between an ex-patriot and an immigrant? We discuss our American privilege around leaving and potentially impacting another country's economy. STUMBLEWELL AUDIO SET UP: https://kit.co/Hallease/the-beast-cast FOLLOW US! StumbleWell - http://www.instagram.com/...

Sep 11, 202056 min

EP037 - Should we buy a house...again? // StumbleWell podcast

In 2018, we purchased our first home and long story short, we ended up homeless. We learned a lot from that experience, not only about homeownership but what we each individually want out of life. One of our Patreon producers asked if we would ever purchase a home again and let's just say, even though it's been over a year since we settled our lawsuit the wounds are still fresh. The House Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QFniCS96m_c&list=PL2Pk3OAowrpv-cdWtGZ3c_Sl0EWrBUxqz&index=...

Aug 13, 202034 min

EP036 - We Tried the GQ Couples Quiz // StumbleWell Podcast

Mr. Hallease wanted to see how well I actually knew him, so he fashioned some questions for us to answer based on the GQ Couples Quiz series. If you want to see and extended version of our answers check out the patreon. STUMBLEWELL AUDIO SET UP: https://kit.co/Hallease/the-beast-cast LEARN ADOBE PREMIERE PRO: https://stumblewell.thinkific.com/courses/learnpremierepro SUBSCRIBE! https://www.youtube.com/hallease?sub_confirmation=1 FOLLOW US! StumbleWell - http://www.instagram.com/stumble.well Hall...

Aug 05, 202044 min

EP035 - Do you wish I was a virgin?

As two people who were both raised in different sects of the Christian faith, we've both had conversations around virginity in marriage. Neither of us was virgins when we met. In this episode, we pose the question to one another "do you wish I was a virgin when we met?" We also use this topic to discuss the lack of proper sex education in schools and a myriad of other sub-topics within this prompt. Go ahead and clutch your pearls because we're diving deep. How Married Are You Podcast Episode: ht...

Jul 19, 202046 min

EP034 - Has COVID-19 affected our marriage? \\ StumbleWell Podcast

As the pandemic continues, a lot of you have reached out to us asking how we're doing-especially since Mr. Hallease is a registered nurse. The short answer is, we're figuring it out. The long answer is this podcast episode. In it, we talk about some of the unexpected realizations we've both had during this time. To be honest, we were hesitant to do this episode because everyone is experiencing this pandemic differently. Some of us, are really struggling right now. Maybe you've lost a loved one t...

Jul 08, 202033 min
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