Aug 12, 2026

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 identity,...

Aug 5, 2026

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 clinical social worker...

Jul 15, 2026

Feeling overwhelmed by work, parenting, relationships, and the endless pressure to keep up? In this deeply personal solo episode Zack shares his own experience navigating burnout, exhaustion, and the constant feeling that he should be doing more. Drawing from his life as the Executive Director of Mountain Valley...

Jul 8, 2026

What does it really feel like to be a teenager struggling with debilitating anxiety, school refusal, and depression—and what happens when residential treatment finally begins to work? In this inspiring episode of Fear Less, Zack sits down with Mountain Valley Treatment Center alum Elizabeth Baker, who...

Jul 1, 2026

Why does OCD make harmless thoughts feel so frightening—and what actually helps people recover? In this episode Zack sits down with OCD specialist, therapist, author, and educator Nathan Peterson to explore how obsessive-compulsive disorder works, why intrusive thoughts affect everyone, and what separates OCD...