Hot Water (fka Mind Your Manners)

When Sara Jane explores why so many of us feel exhausted despite sleeping, exercising, and trying to manage stress, she sits down with Qigong master Lee Holden to uncover the ancient practice that helps restore energy, regulate the nervous system, and reconnect the mind and body through breath, movement, and flow. Try qigong for free for 2 weeks on holdenqigong.com/p/sjh-free-classes Shop restorat...

Sara Jane answers your questions—from why your belly button is sacred in TCM to whether fruit on an empty stomach is harming your digestion. She breaks down “cold constitution,” bloating (and why you don’t need another supplement) and the truth about MSG. Shop Sara Jane Ho's TCM feminine care line and feng shui collection on ⁠⁠www.antevorta.us⁠⁠ and use code HOTWATER for 20% off Learn more about y...

Sara Jane answers your questions—unfiltered. From how men in China impress women (think bird’s nest soup, not cocktails) to why in Asia women don’t take their husbands' surname, she breaks down cultural differences you probably never thought about. She also covers dry eyes and myopia through a TCM lens and whether dried flowers are bad feng shui. Shop Sara Jane Ho's TCM feminine care line and feng...

When Sara Jane goes house hunting, she sits down with Feng Shui master Marie Diamond to discover how a home's energy, layout, and history can reveal whether it's truly the right place to build your life. Shop Sara Jane Ho's TCM feminine care line and feng shui collection on ⁠⁠www.antevorta.us⁠⁠ and use HOTWATER for 20% off Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sara Jane breaks down the difference between growing up Asian in Asia vs. Asian in the West—and how it shapes identity, pressure, and belonging. She also answers your questions on pressure cookers, keloid scars, and feng shui dos and don’ts. Shop Sara Jane Ho's TCM feminine care line and feng shui collection on ⁠⁠www.antevorta.us⁠⁠ and use HOTWATER for 20% off Learn more about your ad choices. Vis...

Sara Jane sits down with psychologist Dr. Scott Lyons to explore why so many of us don’t just experience stress—we depend on it. Together, they unpack how chaos becomes normalized in modern life, why drama can feel strangely familiar, and how chronic stress reshapes the body, relationships, and nervous system. Shop Sara Jane Ho's TCM feminine care line and feng shui collection on ⁠⁠www.antevorta.u...

Sara Jane returns from China to unpack the Traditional Chinese Medicine belief that women age in 7-year cycles and men in 8-year cycles, and what that means for fertility, aging, and longevity. She also explains qi and blood flow and what gua sha marks and sweaty hands and feet reveal about the body. Shop Sara Jane Ho's TCM feminine care line and feng shui collection on ⁠⁠www.antevorta.us⁠⁠ and us...

Sara Jane sits down with celebrity nutritionist Serena Poon, whose near-death experience from breast implants led her to a deeper path in nutrition and spirituality. Together they explore how food works as medicine for body and mind, and how food, stress, and daily habits shape how well you live. Shop Sara Jane Ho's TCM feminine care line and feng shui collection on ⁠⁠www.antevorta.us⁠⁠ and use HO...

Sara Jane gets candid on parenting—why she takes a firmer approach and where she diverges from mainland Chinese styles. With Kelsey, she breaks down honesty, respect, and the tough calls that come with family dynamics—then pivots to a lighter take on achieving a perkier, more toned butt. Shop Sara Jane Ho's TCM feminine care line and feng shui collection on ⁠⁠www.antevorta.us⁠⁠ and use HOTWATER fo...

When Sara Jane sits down with Dr. Felice Chan—a neuroscientist turned doctor of Traditional Chinese Medicine—she asks a simple question: what are those needles actually doing in the body? Together, they break down acupuncture in modern terms, from the nervous system and circulation to hormones, sleep, fertility and stress. Shop Sara Jane Ho's TCM feminine care line and feng shui collection on ⁠⁠ww...

Sara Jane explores what happens when you shift your environment—from using feng shui to handle difficult relatives to creating boundaries that protect your energy—and how space affects emotional stability. She also covers vaginal health in menopause and explains why black sesame seeds support long-term vitality and nourishment. Shop Sara Jane Ho's TCM feminine care line and feng shui collection on...

Sara Jane receives a chilling email about an abusive ex and unpacks the lessons behind recognizing red flags early. She also explores fertility through a TCM lens, breaks down Chinese postpartum confinement and explains why women in China wash their underwear in the shower. Shop Sara Jane Ho's TCM feminine care line and feng shui collection on ⁠⁠www.antevorta.us⁠⁠ and use code HOTWATER for 20% off...

Sara Jane sits down with Feng Shui master Marie Diamond to unpack why life can suddenly feel overwhelming—and how your space may be amplifying it. From the energy of the Year of the Fire Horse to the hidden emotional weight in your home, they share practical ways to clear, reset, and create calm through small shifts in your environment. Shop Sara Jane Ho's TCM feminine care line and feng shui coll...

Sara Jane sits down with Shaolin master Shi Heng Yi to explore the idea that you are not your thoughts—and how that one shift can change your relationship to stress, identity, and suffering. Together they break down principles of Zen Buddhism and translate them into practical applications for modern life. Shop Sara Jane Ho's TCM feminine care line and feng shui collection on ⁠⁠www.antevorta.us⁠⁠ a...

On 1 April 2026, our one year anniversary, Mind Your Manners became Hot Water — a name that better reflects our deeper conversations on Eastern wellness and tradition, even down to drinking hot water. I’m your host Sara Jane Ho. Tune in every Tuesday as we unpack the traditions, beliefs, and practices that continue to shape Chinese life — and what they mean for you. Activate career and wealth with...

What if the way you’ve been living…isn’t the only way? I’m Sara Jane Ho and on Hot Water (formerly known as Mind Your Manners) I unpack the traditions, beliefs, and practices that continue to shape Chinese life — and what they mean for you. From Chinese medicine and feng shui to dating, destiny, and the unspoken rules around luck and timing — we explore how millennia old systems still influence mo...

From whether ionic foot soaks actually detox the body to why iron deficiency isn’t just about iron in Chinese medicine, Sara Jane breaks down the deeper patterns behind common health concerns. She also shares her approach to managing cravings and staying slim, and what thinning hair, sensitive scalp, and recurring dreams can reveal about your body and mind. Shop Sara Jane Ho's TCM feminine care li...

Sara Jane shares what really happens when you try a buccal (intra-oral) massage — from releasing deep jaw tension to sculpting the face, she unpacks the “Chinese baddie” trend, navigating your returning zodiac year, vibrational chart readings vs. Bazi, and the honey-in-hot-water controversy through both TCM and Ayurvedic lenses. Shop Sara Jane Ho's TCM feminine care line and feng shui collection o...

Sara Jane sits down with Nicole Jaques to explore how hidden toxins in our homes — from cookware to cleaning products — may be affecting our health more than we realize. Shop Sara Jane Ho's TCM feminine care line and feng shui collection on ⁠⁠www.antevorta.us⁠⁠ and use HOTWATER for 20% off Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode, Sara Jane tackles your most-asked questions through the lens of Chinese medicine — why phlegm is more than just mucus, why jade is considered a “living” stone, and what period migraines, lower back pain, and dampness all have in common. She also shares how she achieves her signature perfectly shaped brows. Shop Sara Jane Ho's TCM feminine care line and feng shui collection on ⁠⁠ww...

When Sara Jane discovers that losing the natural curve in her neck may be affecting everything from her sleep to her cycle, she sits down with chiropractor Dr. Ben Shamoiel to explore how alignment of the spine shapes the brain, nervous system, and overall health. Shop Sara Jane Ho's TCM feminine care line and feng shui collection on ⁠⁠www.antevorta.us⁠⁠ and use code HOTWATER for 20% off Learn mor...

When Sara Jane finds herself unexpectedly moved to tears at a concert she realizes this isn’t just music—it’s medicine. She sits down with singer-songwriter RY X to explore why sound can bypass the mind and go straight to the nervous system, how silence and restraint create space for emotional release, and what it really means for music to heal. Shop Sara Jane Ho's TCM feminine care line and feng...

When Sara Jane mentions that parents in China avoid having children in the Year of the Goat, she doesn’t expect to spark a cultural firestorm. In this episode, she explains why birth years still influence real-life decisions in China, breaks down what the Year of the Horse brings, and shares what to do if it’s your returning zodiac year—traditionally considered the most unstable. Shop Sara Jane Ho...

Sara Jane explains why dating in China would shock most Americans—from the “house, car, and savings” requirement to prioritizing compatibility over chemistry, and why formal courtship can include sending soup. Drawing from her own dating experiences in both cultures, this cheeky Valentine’s Week episode might just change how you see modern dating. Shop Sara Jane Ho's TCM feminine care line and fen...

Sara Jane answers your most-asked food questions—from whether air fryers are really better than microwaves to how acid reflux, period cravings, and blood sugar imbalances are viewed in Traditional Chinese Medicine. Shop Sara Jane Ho's TCM feminine care line and feng shui collection on ⁠⁠www.antevorta.us⁠⁠ and use code HOTWATER for 20% off Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoi...