08/29/2025
For today’s edition of “From the Desk of Dr. Nate,” the focus is on “Anxiety and Avoidance.” Recently, my friend, former college roommate, and fellow therapist Kevin Foss, LMFT posted on his IG work page a hashtag challenge for all of his followers called . Kevin pointed out how often times many of us avoid taking healthy risks and trying new things because, even though we may not be happy with our circumstances, the anxiety that comes with uncertainty and the fear of the unknown keeps us stuck in place. In these moments, it can often be helpful to draw from artistic mediums such as books, movies, poems, or song lyrics to inspire us to take that next step. I took Kevin up on his challenge and thought I would share a quote from one of my favorite movies growing up (and to this day!) called Angus,which is about a boy who finds the courage within himself to stand up against a world that is trying to keep him down. Have a look, and feel free to share your own inspirations in the comments!
“Superman isn’t brave. He’s smart, handsome, even decent. But he’s not brave. No, listen to me. Superman is indestructible, and you can’t be brave if you’re indestructible. It’s people like you and your mother. People who are different, and can be crushed and know it. Yet they keep on going out there every time.”
To learn more about the wonderful work that Kevin does, you can follow his IG at: or check out his practice website at: https://calocd.com/
