There's a lot going on in the world right now. Issa whole lot. We decided to have a candid conversation about our journey as a couple in understanding race and privilege. We really wanted to show that these conversations will inevitably be messy, hard, and uncomfortable -- even when they're rooted in love and a willingness to understand. Also, there is an evolution to understanding and unlearning institutions, and it doesn't happen quickly. Mr. Hallease explains what it was like for him to exper...
Jun 10, 2020•37 min
In this episode of the #StumbleWellPodcast, we're talking about our different perspectives of 2019. We almost didn't make it last year, and not necessarily because either of us did anything epic or hurtful but because we were mostly just tired. Ultimately, we figured it out but the hardest part was finding a therapist and remembering to communicate from a place of love and patience. RESOURCES Evelyn From The Internets - Therapy Q&A is in her highlights: https://www.instagram.com/evelynfromth...
Jan 23, 2020•34 min
In this episode of the #StumbleWell podcast we're talking about our budget plans for 2020 along with our personal goals. This episode came about after having a heated discussion about finances and how to pay back Mr. Hallease's student loans. How in-depth do you and your partner get about finances? Mr. Hallease wants me to buy a new car as well and I'm looking around like "with what coins?!" SUBSCRIBE! https://www.youtube.com/hallease?sub_confirmation=1 FOLLOW US! StumbleWell - http://www.instag...
Jan 12, 2020•27 min
Apparently, Chicken Parmesan is an aphrodisiac for singles dating in New York accordingly to The New York Post. In this episode of the StumbleWell Podcast we use this interesting phenomenon to discuss what is an ideal first date meal and the power food has on relationships. STUMBLEWELL AUDIO SET UP: https://kit.co/Hallease/the-beast-cast FOLLOW US! StumbleWell - http://www.instagram.com/stumble.well Hallease - http://www.instagram.com/hallease.mp4 SUPPORT! https://www.patreon.com/hallease https:...
Dec 28, 2019•33 min
We have over 6-figures of student loan debt. In this episode of the #StumbleWell podcast we're talking about how we got here and also how we plan to pay it down over the next 4 years while also having a candid discussion about finances and what it means to be financially free. DAVY RAMSEY BOOK: https://amzn.to/35XT50R TWO CENTS: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCL8w_A8p8P1HWI3k6PR5Z6w SUBSCRIBE! https://www.youtube.com/hallease?sub_confirmation=1 FOLLOW US! StumbleWell - http://www.instagram.com...
Dec 01, 2019•21 min
In this episode of the #StumbleWell podcast, we're talking about everything we learned from buying our first house including inspections, mortgages, realtors, motivations for buying a home, and many other things. Buying a house is a big decision, and for many, is the most expensive thing you'll ever purchase. Hopefully, we can provide you with a few tangible takeaways to consider before or while purchasing your first home and help you avoid some of our biggest mistakes. We're rooting for you! Wa...
Nov 26, 2019•34 min
In this episode of the podcast, Mr. Hallease and I talk about our marriage and being married to a "creative" or artist. This episode is a collaboration with #HMAY a marriage podcast featuring Beleaf in Fatherhood and Yvette - Mrs. Melanin. There are a lot of things you have to learn to handle, not only as the artist but as that artist's spouse especially if you are interested in partnering with them to grow their business.
Oct 30, 2019•29 min
In this episode of #TheBeastCast , Hallease, and Mr. Hallease discuss trial marriages and if they existed what rules would they put on each other to engage in one. What do you think about the concept of a trial marriage? BEAST CAST AUDIO SET UP: https://kit.com/Hallease/the-beast-cast SUBSCRIBE! https://www.youtube.com/hallease?sub_confirmation=1 FOLLOW US! Hallease - http://www.instagram.com/hallease.mp4 SUPPORT! https://www.patreon.com/hallease https://www.teespring.com/stores/hall... Hey ever...
Sep 08, 2019•41 min
If you're in or have been in a long-distance relationship, knowing when to take that leap and move is difficult. It's also hard when you both live in the same city but one partner is considering relocating for work or better opportunities. In this episode, we discuss the times we've relocated for each other and how we stumbled through it. #MarriedPodcast BEAST CAST AUDIO SET UP: https://kit.com/Hallease/the-beast-cast SUBSCRIBE! https://www.youtube.com/hallease?sub_confirmation=1 FOLLOW US! Hall...
Aug 28, 2019•25 min
Whew, y'all this is a silly episode of #TheBeastCast. We're talking about keeping a Sabbath and how we balance work with life. As a creative, I'm slowly realizing how important it is to build stipulations and ground rules for myself in terms of taking breaks and recharging. Needless to say, Mr. Hallease's coffee didn't kick in until about halfway through the episode though so bear with us on this one. BEAST CAST AUDIO SET UP: https://kit.com/Hallease/the-beast-cast SUBSCRIBE ON YOUTUBE, YOU CAN ...
Aug 07, 2019•28 min•Season 2Ep. 3
We're back with more Beast Cast episodes! Today we're talking about getting a Sleep Divorce and if it makes sense to not sleep in the same bed as your partner. Also, what types of relationships maybe work best by not sleeping in the same room/bed. This whole topic was sparked because we recently bought a new mattress.
Jul 27, 2019•33 min•Season 2Ep. 3
My mother joined me on this episode of #TheBeastCast to talk about raising two daughters and everything that came with that. From how she felt when I eloped with Mr. Hallease to discussing if/when I'll ever have my own children -- all through the lens of her faith. If you want to listen/watch the extended version of this episode become a producer. #MothersDay https://www.patreon.com/hallease
May 12, 2019•38 min•Season 2Ep. 2
On this episode of The Beast Cast, we discuss our astrological signs and how we feel about Astrology overall as a pseudoscience. We also discuss our results of taking the Ntrinsx personality assessment. Hallease gets roasted. Hilarity ensues. All in all, it's a typical episode. #CouplesPodcast #Astrology TAKE THE NTRINSX TEST: https://www.Ntrinsx.com BEAST CAST AUDIO SET UP: https://kit.com/Hallease/the-beast-cast SUPPORT! https://www.patreon.com/hallease https://www.teespring.com/stores/halleas...
Apr 11, 2019•37 min•Season 2Ep. 1
This year on #TheBeastCast we're focusing on communication. We want to make sure we're communicating more in our marriage but also in our work relationships -- whether that be with different clients, bosses, or coworkers. This means focusing on the words we use and not making assumptions about others. It's a simple topic but as you'll see in this episode -- a very poignant one.
Mar 20, 2019•29 min•Season 1Ep. 20
Hallease met Mr. Hallease when she was 19 and they were married by the time she was 21. It's a beautiful thing finding a forever partner so early in life, but it has it's drawbacks as well. Did they get married too young? #TheBeastCast #CouplesPodcast BEAST CAST AUDIO SET UP: https://kit.com/Hallease/the-beast-cast FOLLOW US! Hallease - http://www.instagram.com/halleasebeast TheBeastCast - http://www.instagram.com/thebeastcast SUPPORT! https://www.patreon.com/hallease https://www.teespring.com/s...
Mar 13, 2019•35 min•Season 1Ep. 19
Another late night episode where Hallease works through her feelings of being overwhelmed and Mr. Hallease tries to understand her point of view. This is a pretty raw conversation and shows how we actively work through communicating with each other.
Mar 06, 2019•50 min•Season 1Ep. 18
After a long and challenging 2018, we've settled into our apartment and are now having to contend with figuring out what our new normal is as a married couple. We had learned how to weather the storm, ignoring individual grievances to stay sane, but now that the load is lifted who are we?
Feb 27, 2019•44 min•Season 1Ep. 17
Mr. Hallease and I weigh in on the much-debated discussion of B. Smith and her husband Dan Gasby. What does it truly mean to love someone "for better or worse" and "in sickness and in health?" How does the definition of marriage evolve as we age and our roles inevitably change? This was a really hard topic to cover on the Beast Cast, it forces us all to come to terms with mortality and the different ways we can lose a spouse even when they're still technically living. Below are some more resourc...
Feb 20, 2019•49 min
He called me pudgy, y'all! After the initial shock, it got us both thinking about communication again and how much honesty is a crucial part to any relationship. How can you be honest with your partner without "going nuclear" as well? Is there a recipe for communicating potential negative traits without debilitating your partner's self esteem?
Feb 06, 2019•29 min
Am I black enough when I'm with you? What does it mean to be black enough when there are infinitely many ways to exist? Is your blackness invalidated when you marry outside of your race? In this episode of The Beast Cast Hallease and Mr. Hallease discuss the intricacy of her black identity juxtaposed to their interracial relationship.
Jan 31, 2019•45 min
How do you keep the romance going when you've been together for almost a decade and through many iterations of yourselves? Is there romance anymore once you've learned so much about a person? We'll attempt to discuss in this week's episode.
Jan 23, 2019•41 min
One of the subscribers asked us to talk about different ideas around "The Art of Tidying Up" and minimalism. What have we given up to bring more joy to the marriage? Turns out I've given up quite a bit without even realizing it.
Jan 16, 2019•23 min
"You're NOT my best friend you're my wife." In this episode of The Beast Cast we unpack that statement. This topic was provided to us by one of our Patreon Producers. Is your partner meant to be your best friend? Do these titles need to be mutually exclusive? We discuss.
Jan 09, 2019•35 min•Season 1Ep. 11
In this episode, Hallease and Chris discuss the state of bachelor pads and apartments. Hallease goes into how Chris had a terrible, undesigned apartment, when they first met. Chris states his case for living simply and not being tied down to conventional definitions of furniture.
Jan 02, 2019•31 min•Season 1Ep. 10
In this episode we discuss the topic of soulmates, and if we believe in them. We also realize that there is no uniform definition of what a soulmate is so hilarity ensues. The Science of Kissing: https://www.britishcouncil.org/voices-magazine/kiss-science-smooching
Dec 19, 2018•44 min
We discuss the intricacies of friendship and why it's difficult in our society for women and men to have platonic relationships. As always, we come at this topic through our lived experiences and in reference to our marriage.
Dec 12, 2018•41 min
Mr.Hallease and I discuss the age-old question of children and if we want them. As a couple that has been married for over 5 years, this is a question we get asked constantly and by the end of the episode you'll see why.
Dec 04, 2018•50 min•Season 1Ep. 7
Mr. Hallease gives his thoughts on Hallease's hair and its many iterations throughout the course of their marriage. Ironically, this is the longest Beast Cast episode thus far.
Nov 28, 2018•44 min•Season 1Ep. 6
Gobble! Gobble! It's the week of Thanksgiving here in the United States so in the spirit of gratitude we're discussing what it means to truly be grateful. Since we're both Christian, we dive into the meaning of blessings and also the privilege of hardships. We hope you enjoy your holiday season!
Nov 21, 2018•26 min
Mr. Hallease discusses what it's like being married to a creative. They also discuss how they both work through conflict (or avoid it at all costs).
Nov 14, 2018•28 min•Season 1Ep. 4
