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Guest
Liz Frost, LICSW — Founder of Intentional Spaces Psychotherapy
Episode Summary
In this powerful and deeply human episode of Spiritual Friction, Laurel LeMohn, trauma therapist and host, sits down with Liz Frost, LICSW—licensed therapist and founder of Intentional Spaces Psychotherapy—for an honest conversation about trauma, belonging, burnout, and what it truly means to create spaces that are safe—not just in theory, but in practice.
Liz shares her winding path from ballet and biochemistry to social work, therapy, and eventually founding her own group practice in Washington State. Along the way, she reflects on childhood trauma, religious harm, systemic burnout in mental health, and the courage it takes to imagine and build something different.
Together, Laurel and Liz explore how healing happens not through perfection or productivity, but through intentionality, community, ethical care, and a belief that meaningful change is possible when we’re willing to put action behind our values.
This episode is an invitation to stop minimizing your pain, honor your resilience, and remember that healing, rest, and meaningful change are not only possible—they’re allowed.
What We Explore in This Episode
- What it really means to create intentional, ethical healing spaces
- Burnout in mental health systems—and how to prevent it
- Phases of trauma healing: denial, grief, anger, and acceptance
Key Quotes
“I think about my life as bonus content now. I’m just doing side quests to help the world.”
“Actually, you can heal. It might not be on the timeline you want—but actually, you can.”
“Burnout doesn’t happen all at once. It happens quietly, without street signs.”
Why This Conversation Matters
So many people—especially helpers, clinicians, and caregivers—are taught to push through exhaustion, silence their needs, and call it dedication. This conversation gently but firmly challenges that narrative.
Liz reminds us that ethical care begins with intentional systems, honest self-reflection, and the courage to imagine safer ways of living and working. If you’ve ever felt overextended, unseen, or unsure whether rest and healing are truly allowed, this episode offers both validation and hope.
About the Guest
Liz Frost, LICSW, is a licensed therapist and the founder of Intentional Spaces Psychotherapy. With nearly a decade of clinical experience, Liz specializes in trauma, religious harm, burnout, and relational healing.
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About the Host
Laurel LeMohn is an integrative trauma therapist, founder of SoulBody Wellness, and host of Spiritual Friction: A Space for Deep Feelers—a podcast exploring healing, trauma, nervous system regulation, spirituality, and what it means to be human through heartfelt, reflective conversations.
Her work brings together trauma-informed care, narrative therapy, somatic awareness, nervous system regulation, and spirituality to create grounded, compassionate spaces where greater self-understanding, connection, and transformation become possible.
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If you're seeking individualized support, I offer virtual trauma-informed psychotherapy for adults throughout California and Washington through Redwood Coast Psychotherapy.
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Stories held with care.
Disclaimer
Spiritual Friction: A Space for Deep Feelers is an educational and storytelling podcast and is not a substitute for psychotherapy, medical care, or mental health treatment. Listening to this podcast does not establish a therapeutic relationship. If you are experiencing emotional distress or are in crisis, please contact a qualified mental health professional or your local emergency services.
