

Hot Water (fka Mind Your Manners)
Sara Jane Ho
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.
Want more? Follow along @sarajaneho and watch her Netflix show Mind Your Manners.
Episodes
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Apr 29, 2025 • 1h 20min
How to Win Every Conversation (Without Losing the Relationship) with Jefferson Fisher
Join Jefferson Fisher, a Texas trial lawyer and communication expert, as he shares his viral strategies for effective conversations. He unveils the "3 Cs" of communication: control, confidence, and connection, to navigate conflicts gracefully. Fisher offers techniques to handle difficult discussions with family and coworkers, use your voice as a tool, and set boundaries without sounding harsh. With entertaining real-life roleplays, he demonstrates how to maintain relationships even during challenging exchanges.

Apr 22, 2025 • 57min
Reversing Grey Hair
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 color or not, to the Chinese diet tricks for black, shiny hair, they dive into what really works. Plus, a rapid-fire myth-busting round on grey hair and hair loss. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Apr 15, 2025 • 1h 23min
The Lifecycle of Love: Questions to Find and Keep Your Partner
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 person. From dating to long-term love, they swap stories about their biggest relationship challenges, what they’ve learned, and why it’s never too soon (or too late) to talk about sex. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Apr 8, 2025 • 1h 28min
How to Overcome Anything with Mary Fitzgerald Bonnet
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 your kids, helping a friend through abuse, and a feng shui mirror tip that’ll change your entire perspective. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices


