Episodes: 122
Frequency: Weekly
Rating: 4.5/5.0
Estimated listeners: 100 - 1,000
Gender skew: Neutral
Listener location: USA
Instagram: 1.9k followers
Publicly listed emails
wwhite@mountainvalleytreatment.org
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Zack Schafer - Mental health occupational therapist and executive director of Mountain Valley Treatment Center, a nonprofit residential treatment program for young people with debilitating anxiety.
Will White - Navigating Major Life Transitions, Purpose, Identity, Resilience, Leadership, And Using Uncertainty As An Opportunity For Reflection And Growth.
Chris Blankenship - Autism, Avoidant Restrictive Food Intake Disorder, Sensory Sensitivities, Food Anxiety, Gradual Exposure, And Family-based Treatment Strategies.
123. Understanding the Anxious Brain: Dr. Bruce Perry on Stress, Regulation & Why Connection Matters
October 07, 2026
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 how developmental experiences shape our stress responses and why understanding a person's history can help us make sense of their emotional struggles. Drawing on his Neurosequential Model of Therapeu...
122. Is Marijuana Helping Your Anxiety? Dr. Roberto Olivardia on ADHD, Anxiety, and Cannabis Use
September 23, 2026
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 vulnerable to substance dependence and why marijuana can feel helpful in the short term, even as frequent use begins to affect attention, motivation, and daily life. Zack also shares his experience ...
121. The Future of Mountain Valley: A Plan to Help More Anxious People Fear Less
September 16, 2026
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 Plainfield, New Hampshire, campus. The project will strengthen the residential experience for teens with anxiety, OCD, and related challenges while freeing existing space for a future young adult p...
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The publicly listed email for Fear Less: wwhite@mountainvalleytreatment.org.
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Fear Less typically books working professionals with real expertise. Typical guest background: Licensed mental-health clinicians, autism or anxiety specialists, behavioral-health leaders, educators, parents, and individuals with relevant lived experience who can offer practical, credible perspectives. Recent guests include Will White and Chris Blankenship.
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