Episodes
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...
Published 10/14/20
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 -...
Published 09/11/20
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:...
Published 08/13/20
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 -...
Published 08/05/20
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...
Published 07/19/20
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...
Published 07/08/20
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...
Published 06/10/20
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:...
Published 01/23/20
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 -...
Published 01/12/20
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!...
Published 12/28/19
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 -...
Published 12/01/19
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...
Published 11/26/19
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.  --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/stumblewell/support
Published 10/30/19
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...
Published 09/08/19
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...
Published 08/28/19
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,...
Published 08/07/19
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.  --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/TheBeastCast/support
Published 07/27/19
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 Become a supporter of this podcast: https://anchor.fm/TheBeastCast/support
Published 05/12/19
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...
Published 04/11/19
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.  Become a supporter of this podcast: https://anchor.fm/TheBeastCast/support
Published 03/20/19
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  -...
Published 03/13/19
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.  Become a supporter of this podcast: https://anchor.fm/TheBeastCast/support
Published 03/06/19
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?  Become a supporter of this podcast: https://anchor.fm/TheBeastCast/support
Published 02/27/19
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...
Published 02/20/19
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? Become a supporter of this podcast: https://anchor.fm/TheBeastCast/support
Published 02/06/19