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Hot Water (fka Mind Your Manners)

Hot Water (fka Mind Your Manners)

Sara Jane Ho 61 Episodes Aug 18, 2026

Sara Jane Ho explores the traditions, beliefs, and practices that shape Chinese life, offering insights into their meaning for listeners. New episodes are released every Tuesday. Follow along on social media and watch her Netflix show Mind Your Manners.

Episodes

10 Menopause Mistakes You're Making, According to Chinese Medicine
10 Menopause Mistakes You're Making, According to Chinese Medicine Aug 18, 2026 1919 Sara Jane shares the 10 biggest menopause mistakes women make through the lens of Traditional Chinese Medicine, from iced drinks and over-exercising to sleep, stress, hot flashes, and the daily habits that can help you navigate this next stage of life. Shop Antevorta restorative intimate skincare and feng shui talismans on ⁠⁠⁠antevorta.us⁠⁠⁠ and use discount code HOTWATER for 15% off Start your
#70 - The Menopause Nobody Prepared You For — with Dr. Suzanne Gilberg
#70 - The Menopause Nobody Prepared You For — with Dr. Suzanne Gilberg Aug 11, 2026 5209 When Sara Jane begins experiencing the unexpected symptoms of perimenopause, she sits down with board-certified OB/GYN Dr. Suzanne Gilberg to explore the science of menopause alongside the Traditional Chinese Medicine view of this stage as a woman's "Second Spring." https://www.harpercollins.com/products/menopause-bootcamp-suzanne-gilberg-lenzmarjorie-korn?variant=40744910290978 ⁠https://www.suz
#69 - Motherhood, Surrogacy & Chinese Baby Wisdom
#69 - Motherhood, Surrogacy & Chinese Baby Wisdom Aug 4, 2026 2107 After welcoming her son Julian, Sara Jane answers your biggest questions about surrogacy, IVF, vaccines, breastfeeding, Traditional Chinese Medicine, and the ancient art of choosing a Chinese name in her first Q&A as a mother. Shop restorative intimate skincare and feng shui talismans on ⁠⁠⁠antevorta.us⁠⁠⁠ and use discount code HOTWATER for 15% off Start your free trial at ⁠shopify.com/hotwater
#68 - Two Sides of Surrogacy
#68 - Two Sides of Surrogacy Jul 28, 2026 5113 When Sara Jane sits down with the woman who carried her son, she shares the untold story of their surrogacy journey—from infertility and IVF to trust, surrender, and the emotional realities of becoming a mother from both sides. Shop restorative intimate skincare and feng shui talismans on ⁠⁠⁠antevorta.us⁠⁠⁠ and use discount code HOTWATER for 15% off Start your free trial at ⁠shopify.com/hotwat
#67 - The Potato Princess of China — with Yiwen Hao
#67 - The Potato Princess of China — with Yiwen Hao Jul 21, 2026 3191 Sara Jane sits down with Yiwen Hao—China's "Potato Princess"—to explore how her family built one of the world's largest potato companies and how she turned discarded potato peels into a skincare brand. They discuss Chinese entrepreneurship, sustainability, the connection between food and beauty, and finding value where others see waste. Shop restorative intimate skincare and feng shui talis
#66 - I’m Not Your Chinese Medicine Girl: Sara Jane Answers It All
#66 - I’m Not Your Chinese Medicine Girl: Sara Jane Answers It All Jul 14, 2026 1654 When Sara Jane realizes she's become "the Chinese medicine lady," she explains why what she's really shares isn't just Traditional Chinese Medicine—it's a Chinese way of living. She breaks down what different types of dampness actually mean, why burping and foul-smelling gas signal digestive imbalance, and what vaginal discharge reveals about your internal balance. She also covers Chinese astrol
#65 - Exhausted? You Need Qigong – with Lee Holden
#65 - Exhausted? You Need Qigong – with Lee Holden Jul 7, 2026 3865 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 res
#64 - The Truth About Bloating, Fruit & MSG
#64 - The Truth About Bloating, Fruit & MSG Jun 30, 2026 1740 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 discount code HOTWATER for 15% off Learn m
#63 - Bird’s Nest Soup, Last Names & Dry Eyes
#63 - Bird’s Nest Soup, Last Names & Dry Eyes Jun 23, 2026 1811 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 f
#62 - The Feng Shui Guide to House Hunting — with Marie Diamond
#62 - The Feng Shui Guide to House Hunting — with Marie Diamond Jun 16, 2026 4314 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 15% off Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
#61 - Growing Up Asian vs. Asian American (What No One Talks About)
#61 - Growing Up Asian vs. Asian American (What No One Talks About) Jun 9, 2026 1726 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 15% off Learn more about your ad choices. V
#60 - Are You Addicted to Stress? — with Dr. Scott Lyons
#60 - Are You Addicted to Stress? — with Dr. Scott Lyons Jun 2, 2026 3677 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

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