Ancient Health Podcast 449: Everyday TCM Secrets for Your Home | Sara Jane Ho
Nov 11, 2025
Join Sara Jane Ho, an etiquette expert and host of Netflix's Mind Your Manners, as she shares her insights on Traditional Chinese Medicine and feng shui. Growing up in Hong Kong, she learned the importance of family rituals and their impact on well-being. Sara reveals practical feng shui tips for home layout that can enhance energy and relationships. She also discusses the appeal of TCM in the West for its holistic approach, and introduces her TCM-inspired feminine care brand, Antevorta. Prepare to transform your living space and mindset!
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From Beijing Etiquette School To Netflix
- Sara Jane Ho moved to Beijing at 26 to open a boutique etiquette school inspired by Swiss finishing schools. Netflix later adapted the school into Mind Your Manners, bringing her Eastern practices to a Western audience.
Simple Feng Shui For Better Energy
- Arrange furniture and mirrors thoughtfully: avoid mirrors facing the bed to prevent relationship trouble. Also avoid sleeping with your feet pointed at the door since that drains your energy in feng shui terms.
Learn To Read The Vibe
- 'Reading the air' or doing a vibe check is a trained skill tied to your central nervous system. Sara Jane Ho says protecting your energy by avoiding bad vibes is an important social skill.
