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Fear Less

Aug 15, 2023

If you’ve ever heard exhortations like “Get back on the horse!” or “Face your fears!” or “Do something that scares you every day!” then you are at least vaguely familiar with the concept behind exposure therapy.  But these quotes belie the highly sophisticated, evidence-based nature of actual exposure...


Aug 8, 2023

In this episode, hosts Will and Zach delve into the pressing issue of teenage anxiety, a struggle that many parents are seeking to understand and address. They explore the concept of 'Hikikomori,' a term born in Japan that encapsulates the all-too-common response to fear: avoidance.

Will, drawing on his unique...


Aug 1, 2023

In this inaugural episode of the Fear Less podcast, hosts Will Laughlin, MA, M.Ed., and Zack Shafer, MS, OTR/L, kick off their mission to help listeners gain freedom from limiting fear and anxiety.

 

As they share anecdotes from their personal and professional journeys, Will and Zack discuss their shared goal of...