All Episodes

106. The Hidden Anxiety in Competitive Sports: A Runner's Story of OCD, Fear, and Recovery

105. Beyond the Autism Label: Helping Neurodivergent Young Adults Build Independence and Purpose

104. From Fear to Freedom: What Parents, Professionals, and People with OCD Need to Know

103. School Anxiety in Neurodivergent Kids: What Parents Need to Know About Autism, ADHD, and Academic Stress

102: Why Women Struggle with Anxiety: Perfectionism, Trauma, and the Pressure to Be Everything

101: The Missing Piece in Mental Health? Habits, Discipline, and Daily Routines

100 Episodes of Fear Less: Clips from Our Most Popular Episodes on Anxiety, OCD, and Recovery

99. Living with Anxiety, Autism, and a Stutter: How Cam Rainey Learned to Face His Fears

98. Afraid for Our Future? Coping with Climate Anxiety an Eco Grief in a Changing World

97. You Are More Than Your Trauma: Finding Freedom from PTSD with Dr. Ken Huey

96. When Anxiety Derails Your Life: How One Young Woman Found Herself Again

95. What Anxious Teens REALLY Need: Insights from Eight Years in Anxiety Treatment

94. Anxiety and the College Transition: A Young Adult's Story of Recovery, Confidence, and Growth

93. Autism, Anxiety, and OCD: What Parents and Professionals Need to Know

92. Finding Balance: 5 Dichotomies of Parenting an Anxious Child

91. New Year, Less Fear: The Psychology of Change and Building Habits

90. Learning to Live with Anxiety: A Young Women's Journey to Acceptance

89. Why Teens Are Struggling Now More than Ever: Expert Guidance for Parents Navigating Today's Challenges

88. From "Man Up" to Opening Up: A Candid Conversation on Men, Anxiety, and Fatherhood

87. Fear and Fatherhood Pt. 2: Reflections on Becoming A Dad for a Second Time

86. Anxiety Journey: From Mountain Valley Client to Anxiety Clinician

85. What If It's Not About Food? Understanding Fear and Eating Disorders

84. From Avoidant to Values Driven: How ACT Helps Teens Embrace Anxiety

83. Productive Struggle Over Fragility: How to Raise Braver Teens with Lynn Lyons

82. From Anxious Athlete to Anxiety Expert: Katharine Call on Sports and Mental Health

81. Anxious Teens & the Outdoors: How Adventure Therapy Builds Confidence

80. How Mountain Valley Change My Life: Lessons from Exposure Therapy with Amelia Teta

79. Back to School Anxiety: 5 Tips for Parents to Help Teens Overcome School Avoidance

78. School Anxiety in Teens: How Therademics Helps Students Build Resilience

77. From Fear To Love: Stories from Mountain Valley Reunion 2025

76. "What do I do with my life?" Coaching Young Adults Through Career Anxiety

75. The Trade: Helping Young Adults Launch Through Real Work, Mentorship, and Community

74. Why Your Teen Is So Sensitive: Understanding Sensory Processing and Anxiety

73. Autism and Anxiety: Helping Neurodivergent Teens Thrive through a Developmental Approach

72. From Perfectionism to Self-Compassion: Izzy's Journey Through Teen Anxiety and Recovery"

71. Why Every Teen with Anxiety Should Learn DBT: Insights from Brittany Little LCSW

70. "I Hate the Way I Look": Addressing Anxiety and Body Image Issues

69. Treating OCD and Eating Disorders: What Clinicians, Clients, and Families, Need to Know

68. Is an Eating Disorder Actually OCD? Dee Franklin on Redefining Treatment

67. Leaning Into Fear and Loss: Myra Sack on Losing a Child and Finding Her Way

66. Anxiety, OCD, and Addiction: Andy Benckart's Journey to Recovery

65. Befriending Fear: Why We Have Anxiety and How to Use It

64. Living with ADHD: Dr. Roberto Olivardia on Managing Anxiety, OCD & Executive Functioning

63. Fear of Letting Go: The Intersection of OCD and Hoarding Disorder with Christin Brown LICSW

62. OCD & Addiction: Hidden Connections and Concurrent Paths to Healing with Jayme Valdez LMHC

61. Mountain Valley's History, Culture, and Alumni Support Network with Carl Lovejoy

60. From Struggle to Strength: Parenting an Anxious Child

59. OT's Role in Mental Health with Mountain Valley's Executive Director Zack Schafer

58. Occupational Therapy & Mental Health: Camille's Journey to Helping Teens Overcome Anxiety

57. Breaking the Cycle of Fear: A Mother and Son's Story of Healing

56. Building Resilient Youth: Russell Shaw on Parenting, Technology, and Education

55. How to Parent Anxious Children Using S.P.A.C.E. with Amy Killy LICSW

54. From Fear to Confidence: How Supportive Immersion Sparks Youth Resilience

53. Embracing Sensitivity and Strength: Gin Majka's Journey through Anxiety

52. The Homing Instinct: Mentoring Teens Through Fear, Vulnerability, and Growth

51. Breaking the Cycle: The Role of Fear in Addiction and Recovery with Chris Leston

50. The Power of Growth Mindset for Anxiety: Insights from Therapist Ira Hayes

49. Guiding Families Through Anxiety Treatment: An Interview with Admissions Manager Becca Winant

48. A Mother's Journey: Helping My Anxious Teen Find His Way

47. Boosting Mental Health in Kids: The Power of Mattering and Contribution

46. Overcoming Anxiety Through Interdisciplinary Care: A Presentation by Zack Schafer and Alison LaFollette

45. The Intersection of Anxiety and Substance Use: A Deep Dive with Patrick Babcock

44. Empowering Kids with Anxiety: Expert Advice from Dr. Anne Marie Albano

43. A Story of Resilience: Danielle's Journey through Anxiety, Self-Harm, and Healing

42. Breaking Free from Fear: How Risk Aversion Impacts Mental Health Care

41. Navigating Young Adult "Transition Anxiety" with Joanna Lilley

40. From Fear to Freedom: Inspiring Stories from Mountain Valley Alumni

39. The Connection Between Sensory Processing and Anxiety: A Deep Dive with Dr. Heather Kuhaneck

38. Healing Through Stewardship: The Therapeutic Power of Animals and Agriculture

37. From Testing to Teamwork: Dr. Alison LaFollette's Journey to Mountain Valley

36. Fear, Fatherhood, and Transformation: Zack's Journey to Becoming a Dad

35. Beyond the Classroom: Integrating Mental Health Support in Schools with Dr. Caroline Trustey

34. Climbing Mount Moosilauke: Therapy, Adventure, and Personal Triumph

33. From Resident to Mentor: Bailey Cohen's Inspiring Journey at Mountain Valley

32. Facing Fears in the Classroom: Exposure-Based Learning with Knower Academics

31. Transforming Workplaces Through Fear Less Leadership with Tim Vaughan

30. From Fear to Freedom: Unpacking Anxiety Treatment with Mountain Valley's Everett Logan

29. Becoming a "Fearless" Clinician with Keeleigh Mahler, LCSW

28. Overcoming OCD and Finding Acceptance with Ivy Wydler

27. Experiential Therapy for Anxiety with Meg Paul

26. Overcoming School Phobia and Building Resiliency with Ira Hayes

25. Treating Anxiety: Innovative Insights from Dr. Dan Villiers of The Anxiety Institute

24. Fear Less with More Fun: The Role of Recreational Therapy in Anxiety Treatment with J'Amy Chamberlain

23. Don't Fear the Future: Insights on Innovation in Youth Mental Health Care with Greg Hitchcock

22. Navigating the Digital Divide: Dr. Will White on Technology's Impact on Youth Mental Health

21. Thriving Beyond Treatment: Unveiling the Mountain Valley Transitions Program

20. Mastering Empathy: Using Nonviolent Communication in Anxiety Treatment with Nathan Thoele

19. Navigating Anxiety: Personal and Professional Perspectives with Clinician Ashley Metz

18. Insights from Noah's Journey at Mountain Valley: Facing Fear and Overcoming Resistance In OCD Treatment

17. Embracing Acceptance and Commitment Therapy: Insights from Antoinette Moody

16. Harnessing the Hero's Journey: Transforming Anxiety with Narrative Therapy at Mountain Valley

15. Making Fear Less: A Conversation with Zack Schafer, Licensed Mental-Health Occupational Therapist

14. Running Towards Resilience: Will Laughlin's Journey from Extreme Athlete to Fear Less Father and CEO

13. Jumping into Fear: Life in the Air Force Special Operations

12. Channeling Poseidon: How Max Augliere Uses Spearfishing to Generate Fear…and Growth

11. Empowering Parents of Anxious Youth with Mountain Valley's Parent Coach Dr. Lisa Rosen

10. Conquering Fear and Anxiety with Gray Thomas: Insights from a Mountain Valley Client

9. Adventurer Ray Zahab on How to Conquer Fear and Make the Impossible Possible

8. Swimming Against the Current: Kurt Kroeche's Journey from Fear to Triumph

7. The Stress Reset Methodology with Isabelle Tierney

6. Wonder Woman is Blonde and Lives in Reno: Jill Andersen's Epic Battle with Wildfires and Lightning Bolts

5. Work-Rest-Repeat: A Yin-Yang Approach to Tackling Anxiety

3. The Power of Exposure Therapy with Sharon McCallie-Steller

2. Anxiety Pandemic? Just ask Japan

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