How to Host A Dinner Party

How to Host A Dinner Party

Two friends exploring the internal & external experiences that shape the quality of our relationships as told through the allegory of hosting a party

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December 22, 2023 42 mins

This episode is brought to you by the Annas who recorded this in the same state, in the same house, in the same living room, on the same couch. For this reason the audio quality isn't as crisp as it is on other episodes, but the content is just as juicy.

 

After exploring the different experiences that folks may have of Christmas in Pt. 1,  this episode is about the different ways that we can support ourselves and each other throug...

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This episode is brought to you by the Annas who recorded this in the same state, in the same house, in the same living room, on the same couch. For this reason the audio quality isn't as crisp as it is on other episodes, but the content is just as juicy. 

 

This episode is an exploration of the big feelings that emerge for so many people at Christmas. It is an acknowledgment of the magic, the connection and the joy that is experien...

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November 2, 2023 40 mins
We have reached the finale of Season 1! In this episode we do a recap of the previous episodes and the juicy topics that we have explored during the season. We acknowledge that transitions and endings can be challenging - in a dinner party setting and throughout our days and lives. We ask the question "what is your relationship with endings?" and we discuss ritual as being a helpful tool for managing the feelings that arise in rela...
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October 26, 2023 43 mins

Mary Oliver teaches us that 'Joy is not made to be a crumb'. In this episode we consider that joy, pleasure and aliveness might actually be a juicy cake, covered in icing.

 

This episode explores how we hold, define and practice pleasure in our own lives. We talk about the politics of pleasure and reclaiming it as our birthright from the reigns of the chief thief of our joy - capitalism.

 

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October 19, 2023 49 mins

These are hard times, uncertain times and divided times.

In this episode we talk through our bodies response to the referendum outcome in Australia over the weekend and ways in which we are attending to the pain and grief in our hearts for our kin who are suffering all over the world.

We dive into polyvagal theory as a way of understanding the states of our being and why numbness, disassociation, rage and disconnection arise in our...

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October 12, 2023 44 mins
In this episode we explore the magic of collaboration, giving everyone a job and growing our hands back so that we can reconnect with what is most important to us. We discuss the rich conversations and connections that arise with a shovel in hand or whilst peeling lemons in your neighbour's kitchen. We dream of a world where people work together, ask for help when they need it, delegate tasks and collaborate with those around them....
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In this weeks episode we explore the power of collaboration and intention when organising a party. We name and normalise both party hosting and attending anxiety, especially for highly sensitive children and adults (like us). We discuss ways to support children and adults to be able engage in parties in a meaningful way. We reminisce about a simpler time in terms of children’s birthday parties, where Women’s Weekly birthday cakes w...

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September 7, 2023 52 mins

This episode acknowledges that in social situations, we can't always choose who we have around us. We explore the idea that our dinner party guests can be like mirrors, reflecting parts of our subconscious back to us.  As a way to manage the feelings that arise in us as a result of our guests (aka anyone in our world) we explore the magic of boundaries and the idea of nature as a co-host, a space-holder and a powerful regulator. 

 

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August 31, 2023 69 mins

This episode is an exploration of the idea of authenticity and being yourself. It is a re-homing and re-claiming of the term 'authenticity' from the grasp of capitalism. Within this episode is an invitation to tune in, and trust, the wisdom of our bodies as a way of sharing our true selves with each other. 

    References: The myth of the Lindworm     Anake is the Greek Goddess, in Greek literature, necessity or fate person...
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August 24, 2023 65 mins
Dive into the first ever episode of How to Host a Dinner Party as we explore the fundamentals of being human. We discuss the importance of establishing safety in our bodies and the way that this contributes to the depth of our relationships.  Follow us on Instagram at @howtohostadinnerparty to stay up to date with behind the scenes and future episodes.      References:   Dan Siegel's hand model of the brain   Lisa Dion's four ...
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