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

Change is hard—especially when fear and anxiety get in the way. In this solo episode of Fear Less, our host Zack Schafer breaks down why change feels so uncomfortable and how to approach it in a realistic, sustainable way. Drawing from the Stages of Change model and insights from Atomic Habits by James Clear, Zach explains how habits form, why relapse is part of growth, and how small, consistent actions lead to lasting change.

Whether you're setting New Year intentions or feeling stuck between wanting change and fearing it, this episode offers practical guidance, reassurance, and a compassionate framework for moving forward—one step at a time.

Zack's Hack- In this week's anxiety hack Zack shares a quote from James Clear, author of Atomic Habits.

Fear Less is sponsored by Mountain Valley Treatment Center.