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. *On April 1, Mind Your Manners becomes Hot Water *Shop Sara Jane Ho's TCM feminine care line and feng shui collection on ⁠www.antevorta.us⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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. *On April 1st Mind Your Manners becomes Hot Water — a name that better reflects the deeper conversations we’ve been having all along *Shop Sara Jane's feng shui collection and feminine hygiene products on www.antevorta.us 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. *On April 1, Mind Your Manners becomes Hot Water – a name that better reflects our deeper conversations on Eastern wellness and tradition, even down to drinking hot water. *Shop Sara Jane Ho's TCM feminine care line and feng shui collection on ⁠www.antevorta.us⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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. *On April 1, Mind Your Manners becomes Hot Water – a name that better reflects our deeper conversations on Eastern wellness and tradition, even down to drinking hot water. Shop Sara Jane Ho's TCM feminine care line and feng shui collection on www.antevorta.us Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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. *On April 1, Mind Your Manners becomes Hot Water – a name that better reflects our deeper conversations on Eastern wellness and tradition, even down to drinking hot water. *Shop Sara Jane Ho's TCM feminine care line and feng shui collection on ⁠www.antevorta.us⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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. *On April 1, Mind Your Manners becomes Hot Water – a name that better reflects our deeper conversations on Eastern wellness and tradition, even down to drinking hot water. *Shop Sara Jane Ho's TCM feminine care line and feng shui collection on ⁠www.antevorta.us Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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. *On April 1, Mind Your Manners becomes Hot Water – a name that better reflects our deeper conversations on Eastern wellness and tradition, even down to drinking hot water. *Shop Sara Jane Ho's TCM feminine care line and feng shui collection on ⁠www.antevorta.us Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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. *On April 1, Mind Your Manners becomes Hot Water – a name that better reflects our deeper conversations on Eastern wellness and tradition, even down to drinking hot water. *Shop Sara Jane Ho's TCM feminine care line and feng shui collection on ⁠www.antevorta.us⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Four-time Emmy-winning journalist turned energy healer Frank Elaridi joins Sara Jane to explore why people get stuck in repeating patterns and how to clear them. Frank breaks down plant medicine (psychedelics), breathwork, and how trapped emotions, sexual abuse and inherited trauma show up in real life. Activate career opportunities and abundance in your own home this new year with Sara Jane's feng shui art collection available on www.antevorta.us Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sara Jane breaks down why so many people struggle to sleep—why your body won’t power down at night, what keeps the nervous system stuck in “on” mode, and how modern habits quietly disrupt rest. Activate career opportunities and abundance in your own home this new year with Sara Jane's feng shui art collection available on www.antevorta.us Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sara Jane answers your most-asked skincare questions through the lens of Traditional Chinese Medicine—why acne shows up where it does, why ice baths can trigger skin issues, and how acupuncture can help clear skin. An inside-out take on skincare that goes far beyond products. Activate career opportunities and abundance in your own home this new year with Sara Jane's feng shui art collection available on www.antevorta.us Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

When Sara Jane discovers how powerfully our environments shape our mood, energy, and opportunities, she sits down with Feng Shui master Marie Diamond to explore the ancient principles behind it. *On April 1, Mind Your Manners becomes Hot Water – a name that better reflects our deeper conversations on Eastern wellness and tradition, even down to drinking hot water. *Shop Sara Jane Ho's TCM feminine care line and feng shui collection on ⁠www.antevorta.us⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Traditional Chinese Medicine holds stories far beyond herbs and needles. Sara Jane shares the remarkable cases she witnessed with Hong Kong’s famed “God Doctor,” the late Master Ma Hon Chau. From incurable conditions reversed to pain disappearing in moments, these TCM miracles reveal a healer whose abilities defied explanation and whose impact touched her own family. Send in your own TCM miracles to hello@sarajaneho.com We’ll be taking a short break over the New Year and our next episode will air on Tuesday January 6, 2026 - "How Feng Shui Shapes Your Destiny with Marie Diamond" Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Knowing that tea in China is far more than a drink—that it’s a daily medicine, a social ritual, and a quiet philosophy of life—Sara Jane invites Jesse Appell to share its deeper wisdom with listeners. Together, they explore the ancient Chinese principles behind tea’s healing properties, the cultural power of the tea table, and why you never want to be “invited to tea” by the Chinese government. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

When Sara Jane discovers that Ayurveda and Traditional Chinese Medicine—born a thousand years apart—share the same truths about balance, she sits down with Yogi Cameron to explore how ancient wisdom, daily rituals, and your unique “health personality” can realign the body and mind. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

As Sara Jane reflects on turning 40 she breaks down the unspoken rules of drinking in Chinese culture, reveals why healthy weight gain in TCM has nothing to do with “eating more,” and shares her go-to congee recipe for nourishing the Spleen. She also dives into the best forms of movement for perimenopause—from Qi Gong to Tai Chi—and why in this season of life your workouts should soothe your system, not drain your Yin. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sara Jane answers your biggest feng shui follow-ups—from whether family photos count as “watching you sleep” to why Buddhas and teddy bears don’t belong in the bedroom. She talks stray-cat omens, art above the bed, and shares the story of her recent spiritual “clearing.” She also breaks down grounding basics—from earthing mats to seawater minerals—and why staying rooted matters just as much as staying enlightened. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

When Sara Jane learns that your kitchen might hold more healing power than your medicine cabinet, she sits down with Dr. Felice Chan—a neuroscientist turned doctor of Traditional Chinese Medicine—to uncover the connection between ancient remedies and the body’s hidden intelligence.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sara Jane dives into your most-asked questions—from why microwaving food can “kill the qi” to what your Chinese friend really means when they call you chubby. She shares nourishing herbal drinks for fertility and fibroids, unpacks the TCM take on hot yoga, and reveals how your daily coffee habit might be quietly depleting your Yin. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sara Jane shares what really happens when you blend families — from moving her stepson into college to giving his menopausal mother a glow-up, she unpacks Mounjaro, peptides, red string protection rituals, and herbal soups that nourish Yin through midlife shifts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

When Sara Jane learns that parasites might be behind everything from eczema to belly fat to mood swings, she calls in Dr. Chris Motley—chiropractic doctor, TCM practitioner, and master of frequency medicine—to find out what’s really living inside her. Because maybe what’s draining you isn’t in your head—it’s in your gut. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sara Jane shares her (in)fertility story—from incomplete medical abortion and uterine scarring to PCOS—then breaks down TCM fixes for conceiving (for both partners), the Qing Palace chart to determining your baby’s gender, soothing pregnancy rituals, and why Chinese elites are choosing surrogacy. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What do night peeing, body odor, and food cravings have in common? Traditional Chinese Medicine has answers—and they might surprise you. In this episode Sara Jane shares solutions: from an acupuncture point for bladder control, to the real reason Chinese women don’t need deodorant, to herbal support for food cravings. Plus: eczema, text neck and mirror Feng Shui. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What if your intuition was already speaking—you just weren’t listening? In this episode Sara Jane sits down with psychic medium MaryAnn DiMarco to talk spirit guides, energy hygiene, and how to tell the difference between fear and inner knowing. Come for the live reading and stay for the real talk on trusting your gifts and raising your spiritual frequency. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sara Jane and Kelsey discuss stepmom stigma in Chinese culture, why room temperature water is actually cold, the TCM way to support PCOS, and a quick hotel feng shui fix for figurines “watching” you sleep. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mark Feng now helms Markor—China’s iconic home-furnishings empire often called the “Ethan Allen of China”—with a footprint that stretches across the globe. Sara Jane sits down with him to tell a story bigger than furniture: the making of modern China.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Grammy-winning producer Kizzo has built a life defined by sound, spirit, and soul. In this conversation Sara Jane traces his climb to the top, the lessons of parenting a young creative, what psychedelics unlock in the studio, and why music is spiritual technology. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this rapid-fire bonus episode Sara Jane explains why sticky stool might signal “damp-heat,” how cupping actually works, and whether “fancy Asians” are really all that fancy.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What if talking about death isn’t morbid—but loving? In this episode Sara Jane sits down with QuyenZi Pham to understand why she founded Hello I’m Dead and how reframing end-of-life planning as care—not catastrophe—can bring families peace and clarity. Together they explore why death is taboo in many Asian families and how silence and superstition leaves us unprepared. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

When Sara Jane realizes she’s never fully told the truth about her abortion, she sits down solo—just her voice and her story and her producer Kelsey for emotional support. From the trauma of hiding her experience to the cultural pressures of being the “perfect daughter,” she opens up about what it’s taken to find peace. Plus, how Kabbalah, Chinese values, and shamanic healing helped her reclaim her worth and rewrite the narrative. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

When Sara Jane first read Normalize It, she felt like someone had finally put words to the stories women aren’t “supposed” to tell. In this raw and revelatory episode she sits down with Dr. Jessica Zucker—psychologist, author, and founder of #IHadaMiscarriage—to explore the silent shame surrounding miscarriage, abortion, sexual trauma, motherhood, and more. Together they unpack why storytelling is healing and how speaking the truth can turn pain into power. Sara Jane shares her own story publicly for the first time and Dr. Zucker offers wisdom on how to begin telling yours. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

When Sara Jane learns that Traditional Chinese Medicine has been linking oral health to whole-body wellness for thousands of years, she calls in Dr. Chrystle Cu—dentist, entrepreneur, and cofounder of Cocofloss (now Cocolab)—to unpack the mouth–body connection. From boar-bristle toothbrushes to herbal tooth powders, tongue scraping, and even jaw tapping, they test ancient TCM dental rituals to see what still works today. Plus, the foods and herbs that can boost your oral health, digestion, and maybe even your lifespan. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What do tampons, cold drinks, and sparkling water all have in common? According to Traditional Chinese Medicine...they might be messing with your energy. In this episode, Sara Jane answers your most curious questions—like why Asian women still avoid tampons, what TCM thinks of fizzy drinks, and why napping after lunch isn’t lazy, it’s medicine. Plus, natural remedies for hot flashes, what Er Xian Tang actually does, and yes, even a few thoughts on her teeth. It’s candid, cultural, and full of wisdom your Spleen will thank you for. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What if good sex isn’t just about chemistry—but about communication, confidence, and etiquette? In this eye-opening episode, Sara Jane sits down with renowned sex therapist and author Dr. Laurie Mintz to talk about pleasure, shame, and how to ask for what you actually want in bed. They cover everything from closing the orgasm gap to how Confucian values shaped intimacy in Asia, and why the language we use to talk about our bodies matters more than we think. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What if your body knew the truth before your mind could catch up? In this empowering episode, Sara Jane sits down with ritual guide and modern witch Mia Magik to explore the wisdom of the body—from sacred rage to intuitive signals we’re taught to ignore. Together, they dive into the intersection of Traditional Chinese Medicine and “IntuWitchin,” decoding what tension, tears, and even tight jaws might really be trying to say. Whether you’re craving clarity, courage, or just a good cry, this conversation invites you to stop suppressing—and start listening. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

From Drag Race to Monica Lewinsky to Tammy Faye to Britney Spears, Fenton Bailey has spent his career spotlighting the misfits society tried to silence. Now, the Emmy-winning executive producer of RuPaul’s Drag Race joins Sara Jane to break down what it takes to go from mocked to iconic. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

When Sara Jane opens her DMs, it’s like a digital avalanche—everything from phlegm and fertility to clubbing and cold plunges. In this solo episode, she answers 16 of your juiciest ones. Why you should skip bananas on your period, the TCM take on yogurt, how to clear phlegm permanently, and why cold plunges aren’t for women. Plus, the deeper meaning of saying “former wife” instead of “ex,” and the feng shui reason to not eat congee on Chinese New Year. Sharp, soulful, and packed with unexpected wisdom—just like Sara Jane. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

When Sara Jane finds herself restless in her own home, she turns to architect and viral feng shui expert Cliff Tan to help decode why. From the way your bed is positioned to why your kitchen might be blocking your abundance, they break down how small spatial shifts can change your sleep, relationships, and mindset. Plus, Cliff busts the biggest myths about feng shui—and shares simple tips you can try today, no renovation required. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What if the key to success isn’t pretending to be someone else—but finally showing up as you? Sara Jane sits down with Hollywood’s #1 acting and transformation coach, Bernard Hiller, whose clients include Oscar winners and A-list stars. But this conversation goes far beyond the stage. Bernard’s method is about emotional truth, personal transformation, and how to stop performing the wrong life—and start living the right one. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What if everything going wrong is actually part of your soul’s growth? In this powerful episode, Sara Jane sits down with her spiritual teacher David Ghiyam to explore the ancient wisdom of Kabbalah—not as a religion, but as a life-changing toolkit. From attracting abundance to blessing your exes, David shares simple, actionable tools that can transform how you think, love, and live. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Traditional Chinese Medicine changed Annie Ho’s life—but not before Western medicine failed her first. In this revealing conversation, Sara Jane sits down with her friend, Antevorta co-founder, and certified TCM practitioner to talk all things Traditional Chinese Medicine and women’s health. From period pain and fertility to postpartum recovery and perimenopause, they dive into ancient Chinese practices that still work today. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

When Sara Jane opens up about the loss of her mother at 21, she turns to world-renowned therapist Dr. Laura Berman—who herself lost her teenage son—to talk about something we all experience but rarely know how to handle: grief. From Chinese ancestor rituals to the science of how grief affects the body, they dive into what it really means to mourn, to heal, and to keep loving after loss. This is an episode for anyone who’s lost someone, or loves someone who has. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Cambridge-educated poker pro Gethen Jacobs joins Sara Jane to explore how the skills that win at the table—reading people, staying calm under pressure, and knowing when to walk away—apply to everyday life. Gethen even gives Sara Jane tips and tricks to ethical and effective bluffing. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

When Sara Jane opens up her DMs, she finds it overflowing with questions—from skincare and etiquette to menopause and the mysteries of Chinese medicine. In this rapid-fire bonus episode, she answers 20 of your juiciest queries in 20 minutes. Why raw salads might actually make you gain weight, the truth about black sesame for grey hair, and yes, even where her earrings are from. It’s unfiltered, unexpected, and oh-so-useful. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Author and style expert Richard Thompson Ford—whose book Dress Codes: How the Laws of Fashion Made History unpacks the rules behind what we wear—joins Sara Jane and Marcel to explore how fashion, like etiquette, is far from superficial. A semifinalist in Esquire’s “Best Dressed Real Man” contest, Richard shares how knowing what to wear can be a superpower—a way to signal confidence, navigate power dynamics, and transform how others see you. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Outspoken TikTok star Fannita Leggett has been cancelled more than once—and she’s ready to talk about it. She and Sara Jane unpack the emotional toll, the lessons learned, and lay out an etiquette code for posting online: how to speak your truth without losing yourself or your platform. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What if you could speak with calm, confidence, and connection—even during conflict? Texas-based trial lawyer Jefferson Fisher has helped millions do just that with his viral communication advice. In this episode, he joins Sara Jane to break down how to win every conversation—without losing the relationship. They cover: – How to handle difficult conversations with partners, family, coworkers, and strangers – His “3 Cs” of great communication: control, confidence, and connection – What to say when someone insults you, pressures you, or crosses a line – How to set boundaries without sounding harsh – And how to use your voice as a tool—not a weapon Plus real-life roleplays where Sara Jane asks Jefferson exactly what to say in the trickiest moments. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

When Sara Jane spots her first grey hair, she calls in expert Jay Small—cofounder of Arey Grey —to talk all things aging and hair. From whether to color or not, to the Chinese diet tricks for black, shiny hair, they dive into what really works. Plus, a rapid-fire myth-busting round on grey hair and hair loss. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Relationship expert and author Lindsay Jill Roth joins Sara Jane and Marcel to share the questions you should be asking to find—and keep—your person. From dating to long-term love, they swap stories about their biggest relationship challenges, what they’ve learned, and why it’s never too soon (or too late) to talk about sex. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

From teen mom to Selling Sunset star, Mary Fitzgerald Bonnet has lived a thousand lives—and she’s telling all. She and Sara talk sex talks with your kids, helping a friend through abuse, and a feng shui mirror tip that’ll change your entire perspective. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 modern day decisions. Subscribe to Hot Water. New episodes every Tuesday. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices