{"podcast":{"title":"Leaders Lead Even When It Hurts","slug":"leaders-lead-even-when-it-hurts-4040372","podcast_index_feed_id":4040372,"rss_url":"https://anchor.fm/s/10982e150/podcast/rss","website_url":"https://flowcode.com/p/m7gi8a7zg?fc=0","image_url":"https://d3t3ozftmdmh3i.cloudfront.net/staging/podcast_uploaded_nologo/44445396/c02b08ce65260511.jpg","author":"Tony Taylor","episode_count":148,"summary":"Leaders Lead Even When It Hurts is a show about the real moments that shape us. Every week Tony Taylor sits with people who have lived through something hard and came out changed. Caregivers, creators, entrepreneurs, survivors. People in the messy middle who kept going even when it hurt. These conversations are raw, honest, and unscripted. We talk about the moments that broke you open, the choices that changed everything, and the strength you didn’t know you had. If you’re carrying a lot and trying to stay true to yourself while you build","last_synced_at":"2026-06-14T04:17:16.190287+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/leaders-lead-even-when-it-hurts-4040372"},"episode":{"title":"Facing Anxiety with Tony Taylor","slug":"facing-anxiety-with-tony-taylor","published_at":"2025-09-07T16:00:24+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/leaders-lead-even-when-it-hurts-4040372/facing-anxiety-with-tony-taylor","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/leaders-lead-even-when-it-hurts-4040372","url":"https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/tony-taylor68/episodes/Facing-Anxiety-with-Tony-Taylor-e38dob4","audio_url":"https://anchor.fm/s/10982e150/podcast/play/108502820/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2025-8-18%2F407742211-44100-2-c35894225ee2a790.mp3","summary":"If you're ready to stop being overlooked and start getting the recognition and the results that you deserve, join The Experts Blueprint today. --------------------------------------------------- What if understanding and managing anxiety weren't about avoiding fear, but about embracing it and finding personal strength? In this episode, Tony delves into the pervasive issue of anxiety, sharing his personal experiences and insights. From the fear of public speaking to the challenges of daily life, Tony opens up about his journey with generalized anxiety disorder and the strategies that have helped him cope. He emphasizes the importance of facing fears, seeking support, and finding personal methods to manage anxiety. 5 Key Topics Discussed: Tony's personal experiences with anxiety and how it has affected his life. The realization and diagnosis of generalized anxiety disorder. The role of exercise, journaling, and deep breathing in managing anxiety. The importance of facing fears and the impact of personal growth. Resources and support systems are available for those struggling with anxiety. NEW EPISODES EVERY SUNDAY! To follow and support the Leaders Lead podcast, click here . Rate, review, and comment wherever you're listening. This show was elevated by the Podcast Mechanic , helping indie creators, small businesses, and nonprofits produce polished, purposeful podcasts. Click Podcast Mechanic to connect and learn about their podcast production services. EP: 134","meta_description":"If you're ready to stop being overlooked and start getting the recognition and the results that you deserve, join The Experts Blueprint today. -----------…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":823,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/leaders-lead-even-when-it-hurts-4040372/episodes/facing-anxiety-with-tony-taylor/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/leaders-lead-even-when-it-hurts-4040372/facing-anxiety-with-tony-taylor.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}