34: Returning Home to the Body w/Bettina Rothe

In this heartfelt conversation, Pascal and embodied leadership coach Bettina Rothe explore the deep wisdom of the body and its role in healing, integration, and connection. Bettina shares her personal journey from disconnection to rediscovering the body as a powerful source of intelligence and transformation. Together, they explore how breath, movement, and presence can help us return to wholeness—physically, emotionally, and spiritually.

The dialogue touches on the role of embodiment in psychedelic experiences, how trauma—including intergenerational patterns—can live in the body, and how somatic practices can support healing, self-love, and more grounded relationships with ourselves and others. It’s an invitation to slow down, listen inward, and remember the body as a sacred ally on the path of transformation.

Key Takeaways

1. Embodiment is the foundation of wholeness—true healing comes from integrating body, mind, heart, and spirit.
2. The body is our gateway to psychedelic experiences—staying grounded in the body deepens the journey and supports integration.
3. Movement is medicine—authentic, intuitive movement helps release emotions, regulate the nervous system, and reconnect to self.
4. The body holds ancestral and intergenerational stories—pain or tension can carry wisdom passed down through our lineage.
5. Somatic practices build capacity—they help us stay with discomfort, expand our ability to feel, and increase emotional resilience.
6. Rhythm is a universal language—dancing or moving in rhythm with others fosters deep connection and collective healing.
7. Pleasure and play are part of the healing path—simple joys like dancing in the kitchen or smelling a flower can reawaken presence and aliveness.
8. Self-love starts with the body—treating the body with kindness opens the heart and transforms how we relate to ourselves and the world.

Notable Quotes

• "Embodiment is essential for wholeness."
• "Shared experiences of movement foster connection, community, and self-expression."
• "Psychedelics enhance the connection to the body."
• "Being present allows for deeper experiences."
• "The body is a library of wisdom."
• "There's an energetic imprint that we carry."
• "We hold a lot of stories from our ancestors."
• "We suppress being tired and our hunger."
• "We need to allow ourselves to experience life."
• "The body doesn't lie and it keeps count."
• "Healing is not always pleasurable."
• "Movement is the medicine."

Connect with Bettina

• Join her movement circles on Nectara's Membership
• Visit her website to learn about her upcoming offerings