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Hot Water (fka Mind Your Manners)

Hot Water (fka Mind Your Manners)

Sara Jane Ho 61 Episodes Jun 30, 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

#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 code HOTWATER for 20% off Learn more about
#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 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 20% off Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
#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 20% off Learn more about your ad choices. V
#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
#59 - Every 7 Years, Your Body Changes—Here’s Why (TCM) May 26, 2026 2079 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 u
#58 - Eat to Heal: The Spiritual Science of Food — with Serena Poon May 19, 2026 3630 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 H
#57 - What Chinese Parenting Gets Wrong (And Why It Works) May 12, 2026 2086 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 f
#56 - Acupuncture 101 – with Dr. Felice Chan May 5, 2026 4259 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 ⁠⁠
#55 - Difficult Relatives? Vaginal Health? The Chinese Approach Apr 28, 2026 1818 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 o
#54 - From Toxic Exes to Postpartum Confinement — And Everything In Between Apr 21, 2026 2327 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% of
#53 - How Feng Shui Can Calm the Chaos in Your Life Right Now – with Marie Diamond Apr 14, 2026 5059 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 col

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