Mind Your Manners
Sara Jane Ho
You can master any social situation and Sara Jane Ho will show you how. Mind Your Manners is your go-to podcast for navigating life’s most awkward moments with confidence and ease. Sara’s real-world advice, expert insights, and candid conversations will help you handle anything—from cringe-worthy mishaps to high-stakes interactions. If you’ve ever second-guessed a handshake, fumbled a text, or felt out of place, you’re in the right place. New episodes drop every Tuesday—so you’ll never have to wonder what to do again. Want more? Follow along at @sarajaneho
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Jul 8, 2025 • 52min
What TCM Says About Phlegm, Periods & Prosperity: Sara Jane Answers It All
Sara Jane tackles a whirlwind of listener questions that range from phlegm and periods to quirky health tips. Discover why bananas are a no-go during menstruation and the surprising effects of yogurt according to TCM. She also sheds light on cold plunges and their impact on women’s health, plus cultural dining practices during the Chinese New Year. With sharp insights on etiquette and personal growth, this conversation blends wellness wisdom with relatable storytelling and unexpected revelations.
Jul 1, 2025 • 1h 1min
Everyday Feng Shui: How to Balance Your Space (and Your Life) with Cliff Tan
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 your bed is positioned to why your kitchen might be blocking your abundance, they break down how small spatial shifts can change your sleep, relationships, and mindset. Plus, Cliff busts the biggest myths about feng shui—and shares simple tips you can try today, no renovation required.
Jun 24, 2025 • 1h 5min
How to Become the Star of Your Own Life with Hollywood's #1 Acting Coach
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 and transformation coach, Bernard Hiller, whose clients include Oscar winners and A-list stars. But this conversation goes far beyond the stage. Bernard’s method is about emotional truth, personal transformation, and how to stop performing the wrong life—and start living the right one.
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Jun 17, 2025 • 1h 21min
Kabbalah Isn’t A Religion - It’s A Wealth Code with David Ghiyam
David Ghiyam, spiritual teacher of Kabbalah and co-founder of Mary Ruth Organics, discusses how Kabbalah can serve as a transformative toolkit for life's challenges. He shares insights on personal growth, emphasizing that struggles are part of the soul’s journey. The conversation covers nurturing relationships for abundance, the power of words in communication, and the misconceptions of infidelity. With a focus on certainty and receiving, Ghiyam illustrates how aligning desires with spiritual principles can lead to fulfillment and peace.
Jun 10, 2025 • 1h 31min
Ancient Chinese Fertility Secrets (That Actually Work)
Traditional Chinese Medicine changed Annie Ho’s life—but not before Western medicine failed her first. In this revealing conversation, Sara Jane sits down with her friend, Antevorta co-founder, and certified TCM practitioner to talk all things Traditional Chinese Medicine and women’s health. From period pain and fertility to postpartum recovery and perimenopause, they dive into ancient Chinese practices that still work today.
Jun 3, 2025 • 1h 32min
Good Grief: How to Heal After Loss with Dr. Laura Berman
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—to talk about something we all experience but rarely know how to handle: grief.
From Chinese ancestor rituals to the science of how grief affects the body, they dive into what it really means to mourn, to heal, and to keep loving after loss. This is an episode for anyone who’s lost someone, or loves someone who has.
May 27, 2025 • 1h 29min
Poker Skills for Success in Everyday Life
Cambridge-educated poker pro Gethen Jacobs joins Sara Jane to explore how the skills that win at the table—reading people, staying calm under pressure, and knowing when to walk away—apply to everyday life. Gethen even gives Sara Jane tips and tricks to ethical and effective bluffing.
May 20, 2025 • 29min
Salads Are Bad, Grey Hair & Spicy DMs: Sara Jane Answers it All
When Sara Jane opens up her DMs, she finds it overflowing with questions—from skincare and etiquette to menopause and the mysteries of Chinese medicine. In this rapid-fire bonus episode, she answers 20 of your juiciest queries in 20 minutes. Why raw salads might actually make you gain weight, the truth about black sesame for grey hair, and yes, even where her earrings are from. It’s unfiltered, unexpected, and oh-so-useful.
May 13, 2025 • 1h 14min
How Fashion Shapes Power, Status, and Success
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—joins Sara Jane and Marcel to explore how fashion, like etiquette, is far from superficial. A semifinalist in Esquire’s “Best Dressed Real Man” contest, Richard shares how knowing what to wear can be a superpower—a way to signal confidence, navigate power dynamics, and transform how others see you.
May 6, 2025 • 1h 16min
Staying True to You in the Age of Cancel Culture with Fannita Leggett
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 toll, the lessons learned, and lay out an etiquette code for posting online: how to speak your truth without losing yourself or your platform.
