Veronica Rottman

In this insightful conversation with Veronica Rottman, founder of Soma School and a specialist in the female nervous system, listeners delve into the unique challenges women face in mental health. Rottman highlights that women are often underrepresented in research, leading to misdiagnosis and pervasive shame. The discussion includes the influence of hormonal changes on emotional well-being and the importance of healing practices tailored for women. They also address how societal conditioning affects women's experiences and advocate for a holistic approach to mental health.

Veronica Rottman, an expert on pelvic floor health, discusses the importance of the pelvic floor in healing freeze, dissociation, and shame. Topics covered include the impact of trauma on the pelvic floor, managing emotions in pelvic floor work, misconceptions in pelvic health and trauma healing, and finding pleasure in pelvic floor healing.

Veronica Rottman, founder of Soma School, specializes in the female nervous system and trauma resolution. She and the hosts dive into the unique structure of women's nervous systems and the historical neglect of their health in research. The conversation highlights the impact of societal norms on women's emotional well-being, the misdiagnosis related to conditions like PMDD, and the challenges of intimacy from past trauma. Veronica emphasizes the need for tailored approaches to mental health to empower women and address their specific needs.

Somatic healing expert Veronica Rottman discusses nervous system healing, somatic experiencing, and polyvagal theory. She explains the importance of showing our bodies safety, the four Fs (Fight, Flight, Freeze, Fawn), and building capacity for safety in the nervous system.

Veronica Rottman, a Somatic Experiencing Practitioner and founder of Waking Womb, shares her insights on pelvic health and trauma-informed embodiment. She dives into the connection between pelvic floor health and the nervous system, explaining how trauma can manifest physically. Veronica highlights practical steps for reconnecting with the pelvic bowl, emphasizing gentle, trauma-informed practices. She also discusses the importance of recognizing signs of dysregulation and how pelvic dynamics change through different life stages.