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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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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