{"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":"How to Heal with Laughter with Michael Pritchard","slug":"how-to-heal-with-laughter-with-michael-pritchard","published_at":"2025-08-30T07:00:24+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/leaders-lead-even-when-it-hurts-4040372/how-to-heal-with-laughter-with-michael-pritchard","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/leaders-lead-even-when-it-hurts-4040372","url":"https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/tony-taylor68/episodes/How-to-Heal-with-Laughter-with-Michael-Pritchard-e38doct","audio_url":"https://anchor.fm/s/10982e150/podcast/play/108502877/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2025-8-18%2F407742202-44100-2-e357198acfefe99f.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 the secret to healing and inspiring others wasn't about having all the answers but about using humor and compassion to connect deeply with those in need? In this episode, Tony and world-renowned comedian and motivational speaker Michael Pritchard discuss Michael's journey from the comedy stage to becoming a mentor and advocate for kindness. They explore the power of laughter in healing trauma, the importance of leading with empathy, and how to find hope in the darkest times. 5 Key Topics Discussed: How Michael's unique blend of humor and compassion transforms lives. The role of humor in leadership and its impact on connection. The importance of addressing trauma with empathy and understanding. Michael's experiences working with at-risk youth and the lessons learned. The enduring power of kindness and its ripple effect in communities. Connect with Michael: IMDb: Michael Pritchard Facebook: Michael Pritchard 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: 132","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":3043,"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/how-to-heal-with-laughter-with-michael-pritchard/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/how-to-heal-with-laughter-with-michael-pritchard.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}