held in Sisterhood

“What I am here for is relationship over task…  if we handle the relationship, the tasks will work.“

Wow Anna and Marlene left this recording in so much awe and deeply inspired. The two words that describe the collaboration between Lyssa - a renowned agile coach & author - and Carolyn - a Chief Enjoyment Officer - are serendipity and trust. As they came into the zoom-room their connection was not only palpable but visible with Lyssa sitting in front of a floral wall and Carolyn wearing a flower dress. They shared numerous of these countless moments. Come along to this episode and feel & experience this magical bond and learn how you can open yourself up to bring this magic into your collabs.

Chapter 1: An Example of Serendipity and Trust in Collaboration (03:20)

Chapter 2: Being Your Authentic Self leads to Connectedness, leads to serendipity. (25:50)

Chapter 3: 24 hours of appreciation, joy and recognition (37:15)

Chapter 4: What is your vision asking for? (40:30)

Chapter 5: Embodiment Practice & For a New Beginning | Poem by John O'Donohue (44:55)

Meet our Guests and their medicine

Lyssa Adkins is a coach, agilist and lover of conscious human systems. She helps leaders and teams increase their awareness to create a more holistic impact on their orgs & our planet.  Lyssa is the author of Coaching Agile Teams which has been a top ranking business book for more than a dozen years and has sold over 75,000 copies.

https://lyssaadkins.com/ 

https://www.linkedin.com/in/lyssaadkins/

https://quintakaleidoscope.com/

Carolyn Dragon is CEO (Chief Enjoyment Officer) of TENWOMENSTRONG and Kindness Adventures. She is a personal and professional leadership development coach, a serial entrepreneur and a poet. When not traveling the world with a light-up joy sign refilling joytanks, Carolyn may be found on Oldham Pond with her son, daughter-in-law and granddaughter.

https://www.kindnessadventures.org/

https://www.linkedin.com/in/carolynadragon/

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It couldn’t get any juicier. In this third episode of season three “When Women Collaborate” Anna and Marlene had the incredible honour of talking with 3 women who form part of the performance art group PUSHPA. Their main concept is to rebirth the feminine essence in this psychotic world by connecting people to all of their senses. 

A group that couldn’t be more unique embracing overall 5 women. From celebrating and cherishing each other to being radically honest to practising virtual hugging, they share with us how they have built a collaboration that feels life-giving, connected, supportive, loving and exhilarating. Listen until the end of this episode as Pushpa gives us a real taste of how they support people in re-awaken their sensual feminine essence. 

Chapter 1: About Pushpa and their memories of collaborating (02:15)

Chapter 2: Being Present, Hugging, Sharing a Bigger Purpose, Radical Honesty and Celebrating Unique Gifts as Collaborative Practices (13:25)

Chapter 3: Navigating Challenges - leaning into the discomfort, trusting & laughing about it (24:45)

Chapter 4: Embracing the feminine essence within modern societal systems (41:50) 

Chapter 5: Sensual Embodiment Practice (56:00)

Meet our Guest and their medicine

Follow Pushpa: @pushpa.performance 

Beatrise Anda Ozolina - Latvian photographer and performance artist, Beatrise captures the depth of human emotion and the power of feminine energy. Her work, blending contemporary dance and butoh influences, is both evocative and immersive, telling intimate, personal stories through sensual, dreamlike visuals. She has collaborated on projects across Latvia, Italy, and Mexico.

@ozolina.art

https://www.ozolina.art/

Justīne Vaivode (Justīne The Wolf) - A VITA™ Certified Coach and holistic sexuality expert, Justīne empowers women to connect with their true feminine expression and embodied intimacy. Also a performance artist with PUSHPA, her work explores themes of feminine rebirth and authentic self-expression in a chaotic world.

@justine.the.wolf

https://linktr.ee/justinethewolf

Agnija Ābrama - A classical flutist and contemporary improvisation artist, Agnija merges classical training with spontaneous creation, using music as a personal exploration. As a member of the performance group PUSHPA, her improvisations blend tradition and intuition, creating an expressive journey through sound and presence.

@agnija_abrama

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In this episode of held in sisterhood, we’re joined by Sarah Coxon, an archaeologist turned yoga teacher, somatic practitioner, and author of The Way of the Priestess. Together, we explore the profound healing power of collaboration and sisterhood. Sarah shares her journey from isolation to embracing collective wisdom, how somatic practices reconnect us to our bodies, and why collaboration, rooted in nature’s intelligence, is essential for true belonging. Tune in as we dive into vulnerability, nervous system wisdom, and the transformative magic that happens when women unite.

Meet our Guest and her medicine

Sarah is an archaeologist turned seasoned yoga teacher, somatic practitioner, educator and creator of The Regenerative Alchemy Somatic Coach Training, an advanced somatic nervous system-led (& nature-inspired) professional training and embodiment programme. She´s also the author of The Way of the Priestess: A Reclamation of Feminine Power and Divine Purpose. 

www.drsarahcoxon.com

www.instagram.com/drsarahcoxon 

wisdom of the wild podcast

Chapters of this episode: 

Chapter 1: from being a lone wolf to loving collaborating (03:15)

Chapter 2: body-led & nature-inspired collaboration (12:00)

Chapter 3: how to be with jealousy in collaboration (16:10)

Chapter 4: about people-pleasing, appeasing and fawning (30:00)

Chapter 5: nature connection as a somatic practice (48:10)

Chapter 6: grounding ritual / embodiment practice (53:20)

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“It’s not all roses, but actually roses have thorns so it’s freaking all roses“

Welcome back to “held in Sisterhood” for an all-new season, where we dive deep into the meaning of collaboration and the powerful potential that unfolds when women unite. In this first episode, join your hosts Anna and Marlene as they share why collaboration is so meaningful to them. Together, they reflect on the lessons and healing that their shared and individual journey with collaboration has brought, and the importance of honoring vulnerability in partnership. Stay and listen until the end as they explore their own dynamic and ponder what happens when money is added to the dynamic.

Chapter 1: Introduction & the memories that made collaboration matter to us (04:30)

Chapter 2: relations have the purpose of bringing teachings and healing (12:30)

Chapter 3: taking care of vulnerability & cultivating personhood (18:20)

Chapter 4: Money in Collaborations (30:00)

Chapter 5: Grounding Together (48:45)

Resources

Springhouse: Sourced Design Principles : https://springhouse.org/sourced-design/ 

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Welcome to our third cycle of the podcast!

In this series, we explore the question what becomes possible when women collaborate. Every episode is filled with new insights as we welcome women to dive into lived-experiences. And paint the reality they are creating as they stretch the muscles away from the forged way by being in competition and belief that the winner takes it all. There is no right way and there is no one way but we get to support each other through learning from our joys and our pains. Come on in and join us in conversation. 

We love getting your take on these questions and how they resonate. Reach out and share via email: [email protected] or via our instagram 

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What a journey it has been! Over the past year, we've poured our hearts into creating, recording, and publishing all the episodes of our second season. It's been an incredibly insightful ride that has strengthened and softened us in equal measure. Along the way, we've bolstered our bond with more safety, trust, and acceptance, while shedding the weight of expectations on ourselves and our podcast.

In this episode, join us—Anna and Marlene—as we reflect on our growth, celebrate our victories, and share the lessons we've learned along the way. Through this episode, we uncover that Anna's need for structure provides her with a sense of safety and togetherness, while Marlene's desire for flow stems from a longing to be accepted and to feel fully alive as her authentic self. What has this second cycle brought for you? What have you learnt about yourself and your relationships? We’d love to invite you to go through the reflection question side by side with us. 

 So, tune in and experience the magic of being held in Sisterhood

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Chapter 1: where did we grow? Individually and together (02:45)

Chapter 2: what fruits did we bear throughout this season? what came to life? (11:50)

Chapter 3: what died and decomposed? (22:00)

Chapter 4: where did we feel nourished and grounded? (33:10)

Chapter 5: where did we not feel nourished? where did we feel ungrounded? (50:50)

Chapter 6: what and how do we want to seed moving forward? (01:12)

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Intro & Outro music : Rose by Ayla Schafer

Artwork and Podcast cover : Martha Chahary & Marlene Zehnter

“We go into the uncertainty to clear away the fog because underneath it we already know and the fog itself is filled with all of those fears. Beyond the uncertainty is the deep knowing.”

Winter has descended upon us, casting its darkest, quietest, and coldest veil over the world. It's the time when we yearn to snuggle up indoors with a cozy blanket, a crackling fire, and a warm cup of cocoa. Yet, more often than not, we find ourselves sitting in the discomfort of the cold and darkness. In the realm of sisterhood, winter represents a season of pause—a moment to breathe after being triggered. It's an opportunity to turn inward, reflect, and release our preconceived notions about our sisterly relationships. It's a time to embrace what feels true - sometimes an uncomfortable realisation to wake up to. 

Join us in this episode as we explore the concept of relational winter, akin to the hibernation mode, and delve into the transformative power of embracing uncertainty.

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Chapter 1: painting the picture of winter (03:39)

Chapter 2: winter in relationships (07:00)

Chapter 3: why we tend to push winter away (13:43)

Chapter 4: do we need closure? (28:55)

Chapter 5: consciously embracing nature's rhythms (35:50)

Chapter 6: conclusion of this episode and prompts for the soul (39:00)

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Resources

• held in Sisterhood episode: deep rest | s. 01 ep.07
• Poem: You are there by Erica Jong 
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“Autumn is the season of triggers and counter-triggers but it is also the season of safety, of stability, of routine where a relationship actually starts happening”

As the weather grows colder, our natural inclination is to retreat into the warmth of our homes. The freshness of spring and the excitement of summer have faded, and we find ourselves fully committed to this sisterhood, allowing a sense of routine to gradually unfold. During this season of committed stability, our nervous systems relax, providing the ideal environment for old attachment wounds to resurface for them to be seen and acknowledged. 

​​Join us in this episode as we explore a conscious approach to holding space for triggers. By doing so, we embark on a journey to heal these wounded aspects within ourselves, our sisters, and the collective consciousness.

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Chapter 1: Nature’s autumn (02:08)

Chapter 2: Autumn in sisterhood: the season of stability and triggers (05:18)

Chapter 3: how to be with triggers in a way that elevates us? (13:02)

Chapter 4: attachment styles and sisterhood (34:18)

Chapter 5: A ritual for triggers & shaking off the triggers through the body (50:28)

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Resources

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• 4 Best Attachment Theory Books

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“The day is long and there is time for everything and we want to do it all.”

Summer arrives, and as temperatures rise, so do our spirits. It's a season that many eagerly anticipate, a time when life's vibrancy takes center stage. Yet even amidst the scorching sun, we sometimes seek the shade to find respite from its intensity. In the realm of sisterhood, summer represents pure bliss. It's an opportunity to relish the profound connections we've cultivated while learning the art of non-attachment—letting go of attachments, projections, and expectations.

Join us as we navigate the summer waves with intentionality, learning to appreciate relationships for what they are, rather than what we wish them to be.

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Chapter 1: what is summer (3:50)

Chapter 2: how to enjoy the lived experience of summer in its fullness: speaking what is, appreciation and nourishing (5:13)

Chapter 3: how to detach from summer: releasing the labels, releasing expectations and projections, presencing jealousy and envy, coming back to wholeness (22:58)

Chapter 4: Soul Work Practice - coming into presence and gratitude (39:06) 

Chapter 5: Embodiment Practice - gratitude (46:29)

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Resources

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• Brene Brown - Atlas of the Heart: Mapping Meaningful Connection and the Language of Human Experience
• Greaterthan Trauma Informed Collaboration Course 

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“Do you see what matters to me and may I see what matters to you?” 

The spring season, a time of renewed energy and beginnings, welcomes us with its unpredictability: where we find ourselves putting on our jacket to take it off the next instant. In the realm of sisterhood, spring stands for a phase of exploration - an exploration of the “you”, the “me” and the beautiful intersection of “us”. It's a time when we get to know what truly matters to each of these three unique beings. 

Come and join us as we invite the vibrant energy of spring to flow through us and engage in a conversation about the art of constructing an intentional, safe and sacred foundation for sister-to-sister relationships. 

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Chapter 1: Nature’s spring (2:18)

Chapter 2: the initiation of relationships (4:18)

Chapter 3: Sharing values: I see you and you see me (6:18)

Chapter 4: Intentionality in sisterhood through communication (17:18)

Chapter 5: Re-arriving at spring (22:18)

Chapter 6: Questions of the radical alignment work (31:18)

Chapter 7: What are values? Embodiment practice (37:18)

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Resources

• 🍯 to receive the soulwork: email [email protected] or signup for our newsletter 
• The Next Celtic Wheel by Mari Kennedy
• Radical Alignment: How to Have Game-Changing Conversations That Will Transform Your Business and Your Life by Alexandra Jamieson and Robert Gower
• “If a union is to take place between opposites like spirit and matter, conscious and unconscious, bright and dark, and so on, it will happen in a third thing, ​which represents not a compromise but something new.” - C.G. Jung (1955), 536. archetypes

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