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Welcome to the Fear Less podcast, a show dedicated to discussing anxiety, fear, and general mental well-being. In this podcast, host Zack Schafer sits down with clinical professionals, educators, parents, and individuals with anxiety to have meaningful conversations about fear and how to manage it. Through expert knowledge, personal stories, and practical everyday tips, Zack helps listeners gain the insight, confidence, and skills necessary to master their fears.
Zack Schafer, MS, OTR/L, is a mental health occupational therapist and the executive director of Mountain Valley Treatment Center (MVTC), a non-profit residential treatment program for youth with debilitating anxiety. This podcast is sponsored by MVTC and aligns with the program's mission to help anxious young people to fear less and live fully.
However, fear and anxiety don't just impact young people—they affect everyone. Our collective fears and anxieties shape the health of our communities and society as a whole. The Fear Less podcast was created to reach a broad audience and inspire all who listen to come together, face their fears, and live courageously.
For more information visit:
• www.mountainvalleytreatment.org
• Instagram: @mountainvalleytreatmentcenter
• LinkedIn: Mountain Valley
• LinkedIn: Zack Schafer
Zack Schafer, MS, OTR/L, is a mental health occupational therapist and the executive director of Mountain Valley Treatment Center (MVTC), a non-profit residential treatment program for youth with debilitating anxiety. This podcast is sponsored by MVTC and aligns with the program's mission to help anxious young people to fear less and live fully.
However, fear and anxiety don't just impact young people—they affect everyone. Our collective fears and anxieties shape the health of our communities and society as a whole. The Fear Less podcast was created to reach a broad audience and inspire all who listen to come together, face their fears, and live courageously.
For more information visit:
• www.mountainvalleytreatment.org
• Instagram: @mountainvalleytreatmentcenter
• LinkedIn: Mountain Valley
• LinkedIn: Zack Schafer
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How did a family's commitment to education and experiential learning lay the groundwork for Mountain Valley Treatment Center? In this episode Zack speaks with Jay Wolter, president of Moosilauke Visions, the nonprofit organization behind Mountain Valley. Jay traces the organization's roots to his p…
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Why is it so hard to think clearly when anxiety takes over—and why can telling someone to "calm down" make things worse? In this episode Zack welcomes Dr. Bruce Perry, child and adolescent psychiatrist, neuroscientist, and coauthor of "What Happened to You?" with Oprah Winfrey. Dr. Perry explains h…
Can marijuana help you feel calmer or fall asleep while gradually becoming something you depend on? In this episode, Zack welcomes back clinical psychologist Dr. Roberto Olivardia to explore the relationship between ADHD, anxiety, and cannabis use. Roberto explains why people with ADHD may be more …
What will the next chapter of Mountain Valley Treatment Center look like—and how can alumni, parents, families, and community members help make it possible? As Mountain Valley celebrates its 15th anniversary, Executive Director Zack Schafer announces plans to build a new adolescent dormitory at its…
What is it like to return to Mountain Valley Treatment Center as an intern after once being a client? James Norris first arrived at Mountain Valley in 2021 after social anxiety had begun to derail his life. Emerging from the isolation of the pandemic, he struggled with social situations, college t…
When does helping a struggling child become over-accommodating them? Educational and therapeutic consultant Josh Doyle joins host Zack to explore why loving, well-intentioned parents may repeatedly rescue an anxious teenager or young adult—and how that pattern can unintentionally undermine confiden…
A second episode, recorded live at Mountain Valley's 2026 alumni reunion, brings together more former residents to reflect on treatment, friendship and personal growth. It starts as Zack encourages more alumni to share their stories. It begins as Amelia describes arriving at Mountain Valley withdra…
Recorded live at Mountain Valley Treatment Center's 2026 alumni reunion, this episode brings together former residents to reflect on treatment, friendship and personal growth. Willow recalls how an unexpected roadside mishap revealed the strength of the community, while Zoe and Sahana discuss learn…
Every major transition—retirement, a career change, an empty nest, a loss, or an unexpected new direction—can bring uncertainty and anxiety. In this episode, Zach talks with Dr. Will White about navigating his own transition after more than 35 years in behavioral healthcare. Together, they explore …
Avoidant Restrictive Food Intake Disorder (ARFID) is much more than picky eating—and for many autistic children, teens, and adults, it can become a serious challenge that affects nutrition, family life, and emotional well-being. In this episode, Zack sits down with autism specialist and licensed cl…
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