How to Host A Dinner Party

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 supp...

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 conn...

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 manag...

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.   We hope...

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,...

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...

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, wh...

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-...

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 literatur...

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...