Hot Water (fka Mind Your Manners)

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  Two Sides of Surrogacy 28.07.2026 1時間 25分

  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 code HOTWATER for 20% off Start your free trial at ⁠shopify.com/hotwater ⁠ Get $15 off your first task at Taskrabbit using promo code HOTWATER Upgrade your wardrobe at ⁠quince.com/hotwater⁠ for free shipping and 365 day returns Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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  The Potato Princess of China — with Yiwen Hao 21.07.2026 53分

  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 talismans on ⁠⁠⁠antevorta.us⁠⁠⁠ and use code HOTWATER for 20% off Start your free trial at ⁠shopify.com/hotwater Get $15 off your first task at Taskrabbit using promo code HOTWATER Upgrade your wardrobe at ⁠quince.com/hotwater⁠ for free shipping and 365 day returns Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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  I’m Not Your Chinese Medicine Girl: Sara Jane Answers It All 14.07.2026 27分

  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 astrology bazi readings—and why not all AI tools are equal. Shop restorative intimate skincare and feng shui talismans on ⁠⁠⁠antevorta.us⁠⁠⁠ and use code HOTWATER for 20% off Start your free trial at ⁠shopify.com/hotwater ⁠ Get $15 off your first task at Taskrabbit using promo code HOTWATER Upgrade your wardrobe at ⁠quince.com/hotwater⁠ for free shipping and 365 day returns Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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  #65 - Exhausted? You Need Qigong – with Lee Holden 07.07.2026 1時間 4分

  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 restorative intimate skincare and feng shui talismans on ⁠⁠antevorta.us⁠⁠ and use code HOTWATER for 20% off Start your free trial at shopify.com/hotwater Get $15 off your first task at Taskrabbit using promo code HOTWATER Upgrade your wardrobe at quince.com/hotwater for free shipping and 365 day returns Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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  #64 - The Truth About Bloating, Fruit & MSG 30.06.2026 29分

  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 your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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  #63 - Bird’s Nest Soup, Last Names & Dry Eyes 23.06.2026 30分

  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 shui collection on ⁠⁠www.antevorta.us⁠⁠ and use code HOTWATER for 20% off Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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  #62 - The Feng Shui Guide to House Hunting — with Marie Diamond 16.06.2026 1時間 11分

  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
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  #61 - Growing Up Asian vs. Asian American (What No One Talks About) 09.06.2026 28分

  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. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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  #60 - Are You Addicted to Stress? — with Dr. Scott Lyons 02.06.2026 1時間 1分

  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.us⁠⁠ and use HOTWATER for 20% off Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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  #59 - Every 7 Years, Your Body Changes—Here’s Why (TCM) 26.05.2026 34分

  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 use HOTWATER for 20% off Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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  #58 - Eat to Heal: The Spiritual Science of Food — with Serena Poon 19.05.2026 1時間

  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 HOTWATER for 20% off Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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  #57 - What Chinese Parenting Gets Wrong (And Why It Works) 12.05.2026 34分

  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 for 20% off Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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  #56 - Acupuncture 101 – with Dr. Felice Chan 05.05.2026 1時間 10分

  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 ⁠⁠www.antevorta.us⁠⁠ and use code HOTWATER for 20% off Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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  #55 - Difficult Relatives? Vaginal Health? The Chinese Approach 28.04.2026 30分

  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 ⁠www.antevorta.us⁠ and use code HOTWATER for 20% off Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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  #54 - From Toxic Exes to Postpartum Confinement — And Everything In Between 21.04.2026 38分

  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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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  #53 - How Feng Shui Can Calm the Chaos in Your Life Right Now – with Marie Diamond 14.04.2026 1時間 24分

  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 collection on ⁠⁠www.antevorta.us⁠⁠ and use HOTWATER for 20% off Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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  #52 - You Are Not Your Thoughts – with Master Shi Heng Yi 07.04.2026 1時間 41分

  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 and use HOTWATER for 20% off Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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  Celebrating One Year — And the Evolution to HOT WATER 06.04.2026 1分

  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 my feng shui art collection, and shop my TCM intimate care line, available worldwide on www.antevorta.us Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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  Trailer 01.04.2026 1分

  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
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  #51 - Why Foot Soaks Work, Iron Isn’t Enough & I Microdose Mounjaro 31.03.2026 38分

  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 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