24 episodes

Sisters Danae and Kiveli are both international concert pianists, have founded a successful music festival together and at first glance, you can barely tell them apart. However, pull back one layer and you easily see two very different personalities with different perspectives, habits and lifestyles. In this podcast, the two sisters reveal their secret to thriving in the same business, same social circles and same household together. Navigating all of that isn’t always easy, so get ready for an open and honest account of the many difficulties and challenges that come with leading such a similar life while maintaining a close bond. Vulnerable conversations and countless juicy stories are guaranteed...!

the sister trill Danae and Kiveli Dörken

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Sisters Danae and Kiveli are both international concert pianists, have founded a successful music festival together and at first glance, you can barely tell them apart. However, pull back one layer and you easily see two very different personalities with different perspectives, habits and lifestyles. In this podcast, the two sisters reveal their secret to thriving in the same business, same social circles and same household together. Navigating all of that isn’t always easy, so get ready for an open and honest account of the many difficulties and challenges that come with leading such a similar life while maintaining a close bond. Vulnerable conversations and countless juicy stories are guaranteed...!

    DO WE PROCRASTINATE TOO MUCH? Motivation Techniques, Discipline + Planning Ahead!

    DO WE PROCRASTINATE TOO MUCH? Motivation Techniques, Discipline + Planning Ahead!

    How do we stop ourselves from procrastinating and motivate ourselves to get stuff done? Danae and Kiveli dive into this topic with two quite different approaches and share how discipline can take on different shapes and forms. PLUS they reveal stories about a last minute concert cancellation because of too little preparation as well as practicing through the night in order to be ready for the concert in time!

    • 56 min
    DO WE EXPERIENCE SOCIAL ANXIETY? - Dealing With Performance Anxiety On Stage And In Our Social Lives

    DO WE EXPERIENCE SOCIAL ANXIETY? - Dealing With Performance Anxiety On Stage And In Our Social Lives

    In this episode, Danae and Kiveli open up about their past experiences with social and performance anxiety and which methods they used to overcome it. Can you even ever completely overcome anxiety or does it always remain a part of your life? PLUS two very personal stories about two anxiety filled moments in Danae and Kiveli‘s early love life.

    • 49 min
    HAS BEING "WOKE" ACTUALLY MADE US MORE CLOSED-MINDED? The Importance of Dialogue And The Dangers Of Cancel Culture

    HAS BEING "WOKE" ACTUALLY MADE US MORE CLOSED-MINDED? The Importance of Dialogue And The Dangers Of Cancel Culture

    In this episode, Danae and Kiveli get real about being "woke" in today's climate and share their somewhat controversial thoughts on the topic. Are our efforts to be more accepting actually turning us into being less inclusive as a society? PLUS Danae and Kiveli's thoughts on how we are losing our ability to have a dialogue at eye level.

    • 1 hr 12 min
    DO OPEN RELATIONSHIPS ACTUALLY WORK? - Polyamory, Monogamy + Relationship Anarchists!

    DO OPEN RELATIONSHIPS ACTUALLY WORK? - Polyamory, Monogamy + Relationship Anarchists!

    Danae and Kiveli discuss the subject of open relationships and share their experiences with polyamory, monogamy and other relationship models. When does cheating really count as “cheating”? PLUS what is currently their relationship model of choice?

    • 56 min
    CAN YOU HAVE A FUN AND CRAZY NIGHT OUT WITHOUT HAVING A DRINK? - Alcohol, Cigarettes and Weed

    CAN YOU HAVE A FUN AND CRAZY NIGHT OUT WITHOUT HAVING A DRINK? - Alcohol, Cigarettes and Weed

    Danae and Kiveli tackle the subject of recreational drug use and discuss why certain substances are completely accepted nowadays whereas other ones are regarded as not okay. Are we as a society possibly collectively addicted to alcohol? PLUS how to have a fun night out without having to take or drink anything!

    • 52 min
    TO MARRY OR NOT TO MARRY?! Are Weddings Romantic Or Is Marriage Just A Charade? A Heated Discussion

    TO MARRY OR NOT TO MARRY?! Are Weddings Romantic Or Is Marriage Just A Charade? A Heated Discussion

    Danae and Kiveli get into an unexpected heated discussion about weddings! Why do couples get married? Are weddings meaningful and a powerful symbol of love and trust or have we lost sight of what is actually important in connection with this ritual? To marry or not to marry - that is the question!

    • 1 hr 10 min

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