In this heartfelt solo episode of the Fear Less Podcast, host Zack Schafer shares his intimate journey into fatherhood. Zack opens up about the fears and anxieties he experienced through the process of welcoming his first son, Micah James, into the world. Reflecting on his experiences from late pregnancy, through childbirth, and now one month into fatherhood, Zack discusses how fear served as an ally and played a crucial role in helping him transform into becoming the dad he wants to be. This episode takes a raw and insightful look into the realities of parenthood and the powerful role fear can play in helping us develop resilience, define our values, and find a deeper sense of meaning and purpose.

Listeners will find Zack's candid reflections both relatable and inspiring, whether they're parents themselves or simply someone facing their own fears in their life. Zack speaks to how fear can be leveraged and used a resource to become the person you were always meant to be. So tune in, and discover how fear can be a motivating force for positive change and along the way learn some practical strategies for how to effectively manage your own anxiety. Don't miss this touching episode that underscores the essence of the Fear Less Podcast: embracing fear as a friend, not a foe.

Zack hack: In this week's anxiety hack Zack talks about values and how one can use their values to Fear Less! Fear Less is sponsored by Mountain Valley Treatment Center.