held in Sisterhood

Anna Kopacz & Marlene Zehnter

held in Sisterhood is about invoking the medicine of sisterhood within all of us so that we realize how amazing I, you and we all are. We, Anna and Marlene, know what it means to be contracted from sisterhood. What it means to feel isolated from women, to constantly compare ourselves to other women in our looks, skills, gifts, relationships, to be the receiver and giver of never-ending catfights. We know how it feels to see a sister fall in love with someone and abandon her girlfriends.By now we also know how it feels to be deeply held by other women. By now we know how crucial these committed connections are for us. For our individual and collective healing. We know that the concept of sisterhood is a medicine that is needed for the world we now live in. And here we share with you : what being held and hold in sisterhood looks and feels like. In our spontaneous yet intentional conversations we touch upon topics which may be for some complex, deep, triggering, refreshing and simple pure in the essence of where we are. --------- Subscribe to newsletter: held-in-sisterhood Learn more about our individual work Marlene @marlene.zehnter Anna Teresa @withIntention.studio 

  1. 12/08/2024

    serendipity and trust in leadership | s.03 ep.04

    “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/ …. Drop into Marlene's realm: www.marlenezehnter.de  Follow on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/marlene.zehnter/  Drop into Anna's realm : https://bit.ly/pleasurenotesnewsletter  Follow on Instagram: @withintention.studio Intro & Outro music : Royalty Free Music from Tunetank.com Track: Warm Feeling by AHOAMI https://tunetank.com/track/3499-warm-feeling/

    serendipity and trust in leadership | s.03 ep.04
  2. 11/24/2024

    the feminine essence in collaboration | s.03 ep.03

    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 …. Drop into Marlene's realm: www.marlenezehnter.de  Follow on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/marlene.zehnter/  Drop into Anna's realm : https://bit.ly/pleasurenotesnewsletter  Follow on Instagram: @withintention.studio Intro & Outro music : Royalty Free Music from Tunetank.com Track: Warm Feeling by AHOAMI https://tunetank.com/track/3499-warm-feeling/

    the feminine essence in collaboration  | s.03 ep.03
  3. 11/10/2024

    how to bring nature and the body into your collaboration | s.03 ep.02

    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) …. Drop into Marlene's realm: www.marlenezehnter.de  Follow on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/marlene.zehnter/  Drop into Anna's realm : https://bit.ly/pleasurenotesnewsletter  Follow on Instagram: @withintention.studio Intro & Outro music : Royalty Free Music from Tunetank.com Track: Warm Feeling by AHOAMI https://tunetank.com/track/3499-warm-feeling/

    how to bring nature and the body into your collaboration | s.03 ep.02
  4. 10/27/2024

    what is possible when women collaborate | s.03 ep.01

    “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/  …. Follow & Connect with Us Drop into Marlene's realm: https://www.instagram.com/marlene.zehnter/  Drop into Anna's realm : https://bit.ly/pleasurenotesnewsletter  Follow on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/withintention.studio/ Intro & Outro music : Royalty Free Music from Tunetank.com Track: Warm Feeling by AHOAMI https://tunetank.com/track/3499-warm-feeling/

    what is possible when women collaborate  | s.03 ep.01
  5. 02/22/2024

    the ritual of closing cycle two | s.02 ep.08

    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 ~~~ 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) …. 🌳 Follow & Connect with Us Drop into Marlene's realm: https://linktr.ee/work_with_wisdom Follow on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/work_with_wisdom/ Drop into Anna's realm : https://withintention.studio/ Follow on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/withintention.studio/ 💕 Special thanks Intro & Outro music : Rose by Ayla Schafer Artwork and Podcast cover : Martha Chahary & Marlene Zehnter

    the ritual of closing cycle two | s.02 ep.08
  6. 01/30/2024

    winter: embracing uncertainty in reflective silence | s.02 ep.07

    “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. ~~~ 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) *** Resources held in Sisterhood episode: deep rest | s. 01 ep.07Poem: You are there by Erica Jong 🍯 to receive the soulwork: email anna@heldinsisterhood.com or signup for our newsletter *** 🌳 Follow & Connect with Us Drop into Marlene's realm: https://linktr.ee/work_with_wisdom Follow on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/work_with_wisdom/ Drop into Anna's realm : https://withintention.studio/ Follow on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/withintention.studio/ 💕 Special thanks Intro & Outro music : Rose by Ayla Schafer Artwork and Podcast cover : Martha Chahary & Marlene Zehnter

    winter: embracing uncertainty in reflective silence | s.02 ep.07
  7. 01/08/2024

    autumn: unleashing the healing potential in sister-to-sister relationships | s.02 ep.06

    “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. ~~~ 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) *** Resources 🍯 to receive the soulwork: email anna@heldinsisterhood.com or signup for our newsletter 4 Best Attachment Theory Books *** 🌳 Follow & Connect with Us Drop into Marlene's realm: https://linktr.ee/work_with_wisdom Follow on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/work_with_wisdom/ Drop into Anna's realm: https://withintention.studio/ Follow on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/withintention.studio/ 💕 Special thanks Intro & Outro Music : Rose by Ayla Schafer Artwork and Podcast cover: Martha Chahary & Marlene Zehnter

    autumn: unleashing the healing potential in sister-to-sister relationships | s.02 ep.06

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held in Sisterhood is about invoking the medicine of sisterhood within all of us so that we realize how amazing I, you and we all are. We, Anna and Marlene, know what it means to be contracted from sisterhood. What it means to feel isolated from women, to constantly compare ourselves to other women in our looks, skills, gifts, relationships, to be the receiver and giver of never-ending catfights. We know how it feels to see a sister fall in love with someone and abandon her girlfriends.By now we also know how it feels to be deeply held by other women. By now we know how crucial these committed connections are for us. For our individual and collective healing. We know that the concept of sisterhood is a medicine that is needed for the world we now live in. And here we share with you : what being held and hold in sisterhood looks and feels like. In our spontaneous yet intentional conversations we touch upon topics which may be for some complex, deep, triggering, refreshing and simple pure in the essence of where we are. --------- Subscribe to newsletter: held-in-sisterhood Learn more about our individual work Marlene @marlene.zehnter Anna Teresa @withIntention.studio