Hot Water (fka Mind Your Manners)
Episodes
Acupuncture 101 – with Dr. Felice Chan
05 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
When Sara Jane sits down with Dr. Felice Chan—a neuroscientist turned doctor of Traditional Chinese Medicine—she asks a simple question: what are ...
Difficult Relatives? Vaginal Health? The Chinese Approach
28 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Sara Jane explores what happens when you shift your environment—from using feng shui to handle difficult relatives to creating boundaries that prote...
From Toxic Exes to Postpartum Confinement — And Everything In Between
21 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Sara Jane receives a chilling email about an abusive ex and unpacks the lessons behind recognizing red flags early. She also explores fertility throug...
How Feng Shui Can Calm the Chaos in Your Life Right Now – with Marie Diamond
14 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
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. F...
You Are Not Your Thoughts – with Master Shi Heng Yi
07 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
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 relati...
Celebrating One Year — And the Evolution to HOT WATER
06 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
On 1 April 2026, our one year anniversary, Mind Your Manners became Hot Water — a name that better reflects our deeper conversations on Eastern well...
Why Foot Soaks Work, Iron Isn’t Enough & I Microdose Mounjaro
31 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
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 de...
Jaw Massages, Zodiac Years & Chinese Baddie Culture
24 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
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...
Low-Tox, Low-Stress — With The House CEO Nicole Jaques
17 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Sara Jane sits down with Nicole Jaques to explore how hidden toxins in our homes — from cookware to cleaning products — may be affecting our healt...
Why Dampness Is the Root of Everything, Jade Is “Alive” & Your Cycle Is Talking
10 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
What Your Spine Is Trying to Tell You — Alignment, Sleep & the Brain with Dr. Ben Shamoiel
03 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
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 chiropr...
When Music Heals — The Spiritual Power of Sound with RY X
24 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
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 singe...
The Zodiac Beliefs That Shape Birth Rates in China
17 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
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 th...
How Dating in China Is Nothing Like Dating in America
10 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Sara Jane explains why dating in China would shock most Americans—from the “house, car, and savings” requirement to prioritizing compatibility o...
Cold Drinks, Blood Sugar Spikes & the Food Mistakes Women Make
03 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Sara Jane answers your most-asked food questions—from whether air fryers are really better than microwaves to how acid reflux, period cravings, and ...
Clearing Blocks, Claiming Freedom – with Frank Elaridi
27 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
Why You’re Not Sleeping (And How to Fix It)
20 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
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”...
Your Acne Isn’t Random: What TCM Sees on Your Face
13 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
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...
How Feng Shui Shapes Your Destiny – with Marie Diamond
06 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
When Sara Jane discovers how powerfully our environments shape our mood, energy, and opportunities, she sits down with Feng Shui master Marie Diamond ...
TCM Miracles – The God Doctor in Hong Kong
23 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Traditional Chinese Medicine holds stories far beyond herbs and needles. Sara Jane shares the remarkable cases she witnessed with Hong Kong’s famed ...
The Ancient Chinese Powers of Tea – with Jesse Appell
16 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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...
Ayurveda vs. TCM: Two Ancient Medicines, One Truth About Balance – with Yogi Cameron
09 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
When Sara Jane discovers that Ayurveda and Traditional Chinese Medicine—born a thousand years apart—share the same truths about balance, she sits ...
Why Women Over 40 Need Qi Gong, Not HIIT
02 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 noth...
The Feng Shui Questions You Won’t Stop Asking
25 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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’...
Traditional Chinese Medicine 101: Why Your Kitchen Is a Medicine Cabinet – with Dr Felice Chan
18 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
When Sara Jane learns that your kitchen might hold more healing power than your medicine cabinet, she sits down with Dr. Felice Chan—a neuroscientis...
Why Microwaves Kill Qi, Coffee Drains Yin & Chinese Friends Call You Fat
11 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 ca...
Blended Families, Peptides & the Power of Yin
04 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 u...
What’s Eating You? Parasites, Mood Swings & TCM Secrets – with Dr. Chris Motley
28 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
The Warm Womb: TCM, PCOS & Paths to Pregnancy
21 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Sara Jane shares her (in)fertility story—from incomplete medical abortion and uterine scarring to PCOS—then breaks down TCM fixes for conceiving (...
Night Peeing? BO? Cravings? Here’s What You’re Missing
14 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
What do night peeing, body odor, and food cravings have in common? Traditional Chinese Medicine has answers—and they might surprise you. In this epi...
Unlocking Your Intuition—and Why You Should See a Psychic Now with MaryAnn DiMarco
07 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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...
Why Room-Temp is Cold, Stepmom Stigma is Real & How to Clear Chin Breakouts
30 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
How a Chinese Family-Run Furniture Brand Is Taking on America
23 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Mark Feng now helms Markor—China’s iconic home-furnishings empire often called the “Ethan Allen of China”—with a footprint that stretches ac...
How to Find Flow: Music, Parenting and Spiritual Rebirth with Grammy Winner Kizzo
16 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 les...
The Truth About Hot Bodies, Sticky Poop & Dating Chinese Women
09 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this rapid-fire bonus episode Sara Jane explains why sticky stool might signal “damp-heat,” how cupping actually works, and whether “fancy As...
Hello I’m Dead: What to Know Before You Go
02 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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’...
The Truth I Never Told: Abortion, Shame, and Speaking Up
26 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 Kels...
Normalize It: How Sharing Your Story Changes Everything with Dr. Jessica Zucker
19 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
Is Your Mouth the Key to Longevity? TCM Says Yes with Dr. Chrystle Cu
12 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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. C...
Why Tampons Are Taboo, Cold Drinks Are a Trap & the Truth About Sparkling Water
05 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
What do tampons, cold drinks, and sparkling water all have in common? According to Traditional Chinese Medicine...they might be messing with your ener...
You've Heard of Sex Ed, This is Sex Etiquette with Dr. Laurie Mintz
29 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
What if good sex isn’t just about chemistry—but about communication, confidence, and etiquette? In this eye-opening episode, Sara Jane sits down w...
How The Body Knows Before the Mind: IntuWitchin with Mia Magik
22 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 M...
Living Out Loud with Drag Race Producer Fenton Bailey
15 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
From Drag Race to Monica Lewinsky to Tammy Faye to Britney Spears, Fenton Bailey has spent his career spotlighting the misfits society tried to silenc...
What TCM Says About Phlegm, Periods & Prosperity: Sara Jane Answers It All
08 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 episod...
Everyday Feng Shui: How to Balance Your Space (and Your Life) with Cliff Tan
01 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 yo...
How to Become the Star of Your Own Life with Hollywood's #1 Acting Coach
24 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
Kabbalah Isn’t A Religion - It’s A Wealth Code with David Ghiyam
17 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 Davi...
Ancient Chinese Fertility Secrets (That Actually Work)
10 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Traditional Chinese Medicine changed Annie Ho’s life—but not before Western medicine failed her first. In this revealing conversation, Sara Jane s...
Good Grief: How to Heal After Loss with Dr. Laura Berman
03 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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—...
Poker Skills for Success in Everyday Life
27 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Cambridge-educated poker pro Gethen Jacobs joins Sara Jane to explore how the skills that win at the table—reading people, staying calm under pressu...
Salads Are Bad, Grey Hair & Spicy DMs: Sara Jane Answers it All
20 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
When Sara Jane opens up her DMs, she finds it overflowing with questions—from skincare and etiquette to menopause and the mysteries of Chinese medic...
How Fashion Shapes Power, Status, and Success
13 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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—j...
Staying True to You in the Age of Cancel Culture with Fannita Leggett
06 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 t...
How to Win Every Conversation (Without Losing the Relationship) with Jefferson Fisher
29 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
What if you could speak with calm, confidence, and connection—even during conflict? Texas-based trial lawyer Jefferson Fisher has helped millions do...
Reversing Grey Hair
22 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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...
The Lifecycle of Love: Questions to Find and Keep Your Partner
15 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 pers...
How to Overcome Anything with Mary Fitzgerald Bonnet
08 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 yo...
Trailer
01 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Sara Jane Ho has spent the last 12 years helping people navigate life’s awkward moments with confidence and ease. In Mind Your Manners the global et...