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Hot Water with Sara Jane Ho

by Sara Jane Ho · English · Learning

Sara Jane unpacks the traditions, beliefs, and practices that continue to shape Chinese life—and what they mean for you. New episodes every Tuesday. Want more? Follow along @sarajaneho and watch her Netflix show Mind Your Manners. Shop Sara Jane's intimate care to fight vaginal odor, dryness and i

New episodes: Weekly
Typical length: 41 min
Latest: 6 Oct 2026
Language: English

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6 Oct 2026 · 1 hr 42 min

#79 - The Spiritual Reason Difficult People Are in Your Life—with Yehuda Ashkenazi

Sara Jane sits down with her Kabbalah teacher Yehuda Ashkenazi to discover the spiritual reason difficult people come into your life—from why certain relationships trigger you and the lessons they may be here to teach to practicing mercy without losing your boundaries, breaking reactive patterns, and knowing when it’s time to walk away. Shop Antevorta wash, wipes and sprays to fight vaginal odor, dryness and irritation on www.antevortaskin.com and use code HOTWATER for 15% off Start your free trial at ⁠shopify.com/hotwater ⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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S1 · E78 · 29 Sep 2026 · 28 min

#78 - The Chinese Remedies I Actually Swear By

Sara Jane shares the traditional Chinese remedies she actually swears by, from her go-to medicines for coughs, colds and cuts to healing foods like Asian pear soup and mung bean soup. She also explains why you should never leave your hair wet, what TCM believes about eczema, and why accepting someone’s belongings in place of an unpaid debt might mean taking on more than you bargained for. Shop Antevorta restorative intimate skincare and feng shui talismans on ⁠⁠⁠antevortaskin.com⁠⁠⁠ and use discount code HOTWATER for 15% off Start your free trial at ⁠shopify.com/hotwater ⁠ Learn more about…
S1 · E76 · 22 Sep 2026 · 1 hr 19 min

#77 - The New Rules of Aging—with Dr Christie Prendergast

Sara Jane sits down with double board-certified plastic surgeon and precision medicine specialist Dr. Christie Prendergast to rethink everything we’ve been told about aging—from skin, hormones, stress, and brain health to Botox, peptides, supplements, and the biohacking trends that may be more marketing than science. Shop Antevorta 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 ⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
S1 · E76 · 20 Sep 2026 · 41 min

#76 - Ask Marie Diamond: Your Feng Shui Questions Answered

Sara Jane sits down with Feng Shui master Marie Diamond to answer your biggest questions about love, home, and energy—from Feng Shui for singles and couples to difficult people, dying plants, cul-de-sacs, and clearing the mental and energetic clutter in your life. Shop Antevorta 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 ⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
S1 · E75 · 15 Sep 2026 · 32 min

#75 - The Chinese Art of Reading Your Face

Sara Jane explores the ancient Chinese art of face reading to discover what your features may reveal about your fortune and why some Chinese beauty practices are designed not just to make you look better, but luckier. She also shares an unsettling story of domestic abuse between friends in China. Shop Antevorta 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 ⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
S1 · E74 · 8 Sep 2026 · 1 hr 15 min

#74 - The Feng Shui Guide to Love—with Marie Diamond

Sara Jane sits down with Feng Shui master Marie Diamond to discover how your home may be shaping your love life—from calling in a partner and strengthening intimacy to clearing the energy of heartbreak and creating space for a new chapter. For more episodes on feng shui with Marie Diamond check out episodes #39 (How Feng Shui Shapes Your Destiny), #53 (How Feng Shui Can Calm the Chaos in Your Life Right Now), and #62 (The Feng Shui Guide to House Hunting) Shop Antevorta restorative intimate skincare and feng shui talismans on ⁠⁠⁠antevorta.us⁠⁠⁠ and use discount code HOTWATER for 15% off…
S1 · E73 · 1 Sep 2026 · 38 min

#73 - My Psychic & Spiritual Stack

Sara Jane opens up her psychic and spiritual stack, sharing the Feng Shui masters, Kabbalah teachers, mediums, mystics, Akashic Records healers, and shamanic guides she turns to for everything from relationships and career to past lives, energetic blocks, and connecting with those who have passed—and how she uses spiritual guidance without outsourcing her own intuition. Shop Antevorta 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 ⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit…
S1 · E72 · 25 Aug 2026 · 51 min

#72 - The Chinese Baby Practices I Swear By

Sara Jane shares the Chinese baby practices shaping how she’s raising her son, from delayed cord clamping and circumcision to Vitamin K, postpartum care, and building immunity through the lens of Traditional Chinese Medicine. Stick around until the end for her unfiltered view on vaccines and why she’s choosing a delayed approach. Shop the eufy Breast Pump S2 Pro, a hands-free wearable breast pump featuring HeatFlow 2.0 360° heating and VibraPump vibration massage, designed to make pumping more comfortable and efficient. Use discount code SARAEUFY for 15% off. Shop on eufy.com:…
S1 · E71 · 18 Aug 2026 · 32 min

#71 - 10 Menopause Mistakes You're Making, According to Chinese Medicine

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 free trial at ⁠shopify.com/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
S1 · E70 · 11 Aug 2026 · 1 hr 27 min

#70 - The Menopause Nobody Prepared You For — with Dr. Suzanne Gilberg

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.suzannegilbergmd.com/⁠ Shop restorative intimate skincare and feng shui collection on ⁠⁠⁠www.antevorta.us⁠⁠⁠ and use discount code HOTWATER for 15% off Start your free trial at ⁠www.shopify.com/hotwater…
S1 · E69 · 4 Aug 2026 · 35 min

#69 - Motherhood, Surrogacy & Chinese Baby Wisdom

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 ⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
S1 · E67 · 28 Jul 2026 · 1 hr 25 min

#68 - Two Sides of Surrogacy

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/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…
S1 · E67 · 21 Jul 2026 · 53 min

#67 - The Potato Princess of China — with Yiwen Hao

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 discount code HOTWATER for 15% off Start your free trial at ⁠shopify.com/hotwater Get $15 off your first task at Taskrabbit using promo code HOTWATER Upgrade your…
S1 · E66 · 14 Jul 2026 · 28 min

#66 - I’m Not Your Chinese Medicine Girl: Sara Jane Answers It All

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 discount code HOTWATER for 15% off Start your free trial…
S1 · E65 · 7 Jul 2026 · 1 hr 4 min

#65 - Exhausted? You Need Qigong – with Lee Holden

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 discount code HOTWATER for 15% off Start your free trial at shopify.com/hotwater Get $15 off your first task at Taskrabbit…
S1 · E64 · 30 Jun 2026 · 29 min

#64 - The Truth About Bloating, Fruit & MSG

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 more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
S1 · E63 · 23 Jun 2026 · 30 min

#63 - Bird’s Nest Soup, Last Names & Dry Eyes

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 discount code HOTWATER for 15% off Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
S1 · E62 · 16 Jun 2026 · 1 hr 12 min

#62 - The Feng Shui Guide to House Hunting — with Marie Diamond

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
S1 · E61 · 9 Jun 2026 · 29 min

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

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. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
S1 · E60 · 2 Jun 2026 · 1 hr 1 min

#60 - Are You Addicted to Stress? — with Dr. Scott Lyons

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 15% off Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
S1 · E59 · 26 May 2026 · 35 min

#59 - Every 7 Years, Your Body Changes—Here’s Why (TCM)

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 15% off Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
S1 · E58 · 19 May 2026 · 1 hr 1 min

#58 - Eat to Heal: The Spiritual Science of Food — with Serena Poon

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 15% off Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
S1 · E57 · 12 May 2026 · 35 min

#57 - What Chinese Parenting Gets Wrong (And Why It Works)

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 15% off Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
S1 · E56 · 5 May 2026 · 1 hr 11 min

#56 - Acupuncture 101 – with Dr. Felice Chan

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
S1 · E55 · 28 Apr 2026 · 30 min

#55 - Difficult Relatives? Vaginal Health? The Chinese Approach

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
S1 · E54 · 21 Apr 2026 · 39 min

#54 - From Toxic Exes to Postpartum Confinement — And Everything In Between

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
S1 · E50 · 14 Apr 2026 · 1 hr 24 min

#53 - How Feng Shui Can Calm the Chaos in Your Life Right Now – with Marie Diamond

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
S1 · E52 · 7 Apr 2026 · 1 hr 42 min

#52 - You Are Not Your Thoughts – with Master Shi Heng Yi

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 15% off Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
6 Apr 2026 · 1 min

Celebrating One Year — And the Evolution to HOT WATER

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
1 Apr 2026 · 1 min

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

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New episodes: Weekly
Typical length: 41 min
Latest episode: 6 Oct 2026
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