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Sara Jane unpacks the traditions, beliefs, and practices that continue to shape Chinese life—and what they mean for you. New episodes every Tuesday.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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
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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.
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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
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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.
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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.
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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
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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"
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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.
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1When 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.
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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.
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