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Fear Less

Zack Schafer

Booking Overview

This is a mental-health interview show focused on anxiety, fear, and practical coping, typically featuring clinical professionals, educators, behavioral-health leaders, and people with relevant lived experience. Credible pitches include licensed clinicians, autism and anxiety specialists, treatment-program leaders, and experts who can offer evidence-informed guidance or compelling personal perspectives; booking difficulty is likely low because the show regularly features accessible specialists rather than highly prominent public figures.

Metrics

Episodes: 122

Frequency: Weekly

Rating: 4.5/5.0

Estimated listeners: 100 - 1,000

Gender skew: Neutral

Listener location: USA

Instagram: 1.9k followers

Contact Information

Publicly listed emails

wwhite@mountainvalleytreatment.org

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Host

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.

Booking Intelligence

Booking Requirements

low
Typical Credentials:  
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.
Required Achievements:  

Recent Guest Discussions

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.

Recent Topics

Episodes

Here's the recent few episodes on
Fear Less
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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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Frequently asked questions

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Fear Less
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How do I get in touch with Fear Less?

Fear Less is hosted by Zack Schafer. Its publicly listed email is wwhite@mountainvalleytreatment.org. For guest bookings, the host or producer is usually the best person to reach. Podseeker helps you find direct host and producer contacts and pitch from your own inbox.

What is the email for Fear Less?

The publicly listed email for Fear Less: wwhite@mountainvalleytreatment.org.

How many listeners does Fear Less have?

Podseeker estimates Fear Less reaches 100 to 1,000 listeners per episode. Only the publisher has exact numbers.

Who is an ideal guest for Fear Less?

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.

How hard is it to get booked on Fear Less?

Low. A guest with relevant expertise and a clear angle for its audience has a realistic chance.

What topics does Fear Less cover?

Recent episodes cover Anxiety, Mental Health, Autism, Resilience, and Parenting. Pitch an idea tied to one of these topics and mention a recent episode.

Publicly listed emails

wwhite@mountainvalleytreatment.org

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