Mind Your Manners

Sara Jane Ho
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Sep 16, 2025 • 1h 2min

How to Find Flow: Music, Parenting and Spiritual Rebirth with Grammy Winner Kizzo

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 lessons of parenting a young creative, what psychedelics unlock in the studio, and why music is spiritual technology.
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Sep 9, 2025 • 25min

The Truth About Hot Bodies, Sticky Poop & Dating Chinese Women

In this rapid-fire bonus episode Sara Jane explains why sticky stool might signal “damp-heat,” how cupping actually works, and whether “fancy Asians” are really all that fancy. 
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Sep 2, 2025 • 51min

Hello I’m Dead: What to Know Before You Go

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’m Dead and how reframing end-of-life planning as care—not catastrophe—can bring families peace and clarity. Together they explore why death is taboo in many Asian families and how silence and superstition leaves us unprepared.
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Aug 26, 2025 • 40min

The Truth I Never Told: Abortion, Shame, and Speaking Up

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 Kelsey for emotional support. From the trauma of hiding her experience to the cultural pressures of being the “perfect daughter,” she opens up about what it’s taken to find peace. Plus, how Kabbalah, Chinese values, and shamanic healing helped her reclaim her worth and rewrite the narrative.
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Aug 19, 2025 • 45min

Normalize It: How Sharing Your Story Changes Everything with Dr. Jessica Zucker

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 and revelatory episode she sits down with Dr. Jessica Zucker—psychologist, author, and founder of #IHadaMiscarriage—to explore the silent shame surrounding miscarriage, abortion, sexual trauma, motherhood, and more. Together they unpack why storytelling is healing and how speaking the truth can turn pain into power. Sara Jane shares her own story publicly for the first time and Dr. Zucker offers wisdom on how to begin telling yours.
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Aug 12, 2025 • 43min

Is Your Mouth the Key to Longevity? TCM Says Yes with Dr. Chrystle Cu

Dr. Chrystle Cu, a dentist and co-founder of CocoFloss, dives into the ancient wisdom of Traditional Chinese Medicine and its connections between oral health and overall wellness. They explore intriguing topics like the effectiveness of tongue scraping, the benefits of herbal tooth powders, and the historical significance of boar-bristle toothbrushes. Dr. Cu also discusses the dietary impacts on dental well-being and challenges common misconceptions around fluoride, making a compelling case for a holistic approach to health.
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Aug 5, 2025 • 32min

Why Tampons Are Taboo, Cold Drinks Are a Trap & the Truth About Sparkling Water

What do tampons, cold drinks, and sparkling water all have in common? According to Traditional Chinese Medicine...they might be messing with your energy. In this episode, Sara Jane answers your most curious questions—like why Asian women still avoid tampons, what TCM thinks of fizzy drinks, and why napping after lunch isn’t lazy, it’s medicine. Plus, natural remedies for hot flashes, what Er Xian Tang actually does, and yes, even a few thoughts on her teeth. It’s candid, cultural, and full of wisdom your Spleen will thank you for.
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Jul 29, 2025 • 1h 10min

You've Heard of Sex Ed, This is Sex Etiquette with Dr. Laurie Mintz

What if good sex isn’t just about chemistry—but about communication, confidence, and etiquette? In this eye-opening episode, Sara Jane sits down with renowned sex therapist and author Dr. Laurie Mintz to talk about pleasure, shame, and how to ask for what you actually want in bed. They cover everything from closing the orgasm gap to how Confucian values shaped intimacy in Asia, and why the language we use to talk about our bodies matters more than we think.
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Jul 22, 2025 • 1h 2min

How The Body Knows Before the Mind: IntuWitchin with Mia Magik

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 Mia Magik to explore the wisdom of the body—from sacred rage to intuitive signals we’re taught to ignore. Together, they dive into the intersection of Traditional Chinese Medicine and “IntuWitchin,” decoding what tension, tears, and even tight jaws might really be trying to say. Whether you’re craving clarity, courage, or just a good cry, this conversation invites you to stop suppressing—and start listening.
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Jul 15, 2025 • 1h 13min

Living Out Loud with Drag Race Producer Fenton Bailey

From Drag Race to Monica Lewinsky to Tammy Faye to Britney Spears, Fenton Bailey has spent his career spotlighting the misfits society tried to silence. Now, the Emmy-winning executive producer of RuPaul’s Drag Race joins Sara Jane to break down what it takes to go from mocked to iconic.

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