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Guest
Jake Petrykowski —Nutrition & Wellness Educator, Trauma-Informed Behavioral Health Coach, Certified Peer Support Specialist
Episode Summary
In this honest and profound episode of Spiritual Friction, Laurel LeMohn, trauma therapist and host, sits down with Jake Petrykowski for a meaningful conversation about healing, trauma, nervous system regulation, emotional safety, and boundaries—and what it looks like to stop running from pain and start living with intention.
Jake shares his journey as a lifelong student of nutrition and wellness, his years of working in service, and how his path ultimately led him into trauma-informed behavioral health coaching and peer support. Together, Laurel and Jake explore the impact of stigma, the power of language in recovery, and why true healing isn’t about perfection—it’s about honesty, emotional clarity, self-compassion, and learning to stay present in your own body.
They also reflect on the role of breathwork, harm reduction, and small, sustainable shifts—reminding us that meaningful change doesn’t have to be extreme to be life-changing.
What We Explore in This Episode
Trauma, emotional detachment, and learning it’s safe to feel
Shame, stigma, and why language matters in recovery
Harm reduction and meeting people where they are
Breathwork and nervous system regulation in everyday life
Nutrition basics, misinformation, and sustainable wellness
Fatherhood, repair, and choosing understanding over self-judgment
Starting small as a path to lasting change
Key Quotes
“It’s safe to have feelings. It’s healthy to have feelings.”
“The words we use with ourselves and others are so important.”
“Success leaves clues—go slow, and keep it simple.”
Why This Conversation Matters
Many people live in survival mode—staying busy, staying numb, or staying “fine.” This episode is a compassionate reminder that emotional safety begins with truth: about what hurts, what we’re carrying, and what we actually need.
Jake’s story highlights how trauma can shape our patterns—and how boundaries, understanding, and emotional clarity can open the door to real, sustainable change over time.
If you’ve been feeling disconnected from your body or unsure where to start, this conversation invites you to slow down, breathe, and return to yourself—one honest step at a time.
About the Guest
Jake Petrykowski has studied nutrition and wellness for over 30 years. After completing a 1500-hour sports medicine internship in college, he built a career as a personal trainer and nutritional consultant, educating audiences of thousands while supporting countless clients one-on-one. Over the last six years, Jake has worked as a trauma-informed behavioral health coach, and in 2022 became a certified peer support specialist.
Connect with Jake:
Email: [email protected]
Instagram: @futureselfwellness
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.
