Leaders Lead with Tony Taylor

What if the exhaustion you're feeling isn't a sign that you're working hard enough? What if it's a warning sign that your nervous system is overwhelmed? In this episode of Leaders Lead, Tony Taylor sits down with somatic educator, TEDx speaker, certified hypnotherapist, and author Dr. Danielle Griffith for a powerful conversation about burnout, stress, nervous system regulation, and the physical t...

Angela Taylor never expected to run for office. As a working mother of five caring for aging parents in rural Washington, she spent years experiencing the same pressures many families face every day: rising costs, medical expenses, caregiving responsibilities, and the constant challenge of making ends meet. Then came the sleepless nights. After years of hoping someone else would step up and addres...

What happens when working people feel like nobody is listening? In this episode of On The Record™, Tony Taylor sits down with Jen Marie Strickland , former union laborer, artist, community organizer, Chair of the East Pierce County Democrats, and candidate for Washington State Representative in the 25th Legislative District. Jen shares her journey from the construction trades and labor movement in...

For most of my life, I didn’t realize I was dealing with body dysmorphia. I thought it was....comparison, overthinking, insecurity, and constantly feeling like I needed to fix myself. In this episode, I talk about where it started for me, how the Marines amplified it, and some of the things that genuinely helped me work through it over the years. This was not an easy episode to record because men...

In this episode of Leaders Lead , Tony Taylor sits down with Thurston County Commissioner Emily Clouse for an in-depth, on-the-record conversation addressing the 2024 investigation and subsequent settlement. As public scrutiny continues to shape the political landscape ahead of the next election cycle, Commissioner Clouse responds directly to questions about the investigation, her conduct, and the...

Self-worth isn’t something I learned from a book. I learned it in the absence of someone who was supposed to be there. In this solo episode, I share a moment from my childhood that shaped how I saw myself for years… and how that belief followed me into my relationships, my work, and how I showed up in the world. Fam, This isn’t a perfect story or a “here’s how I fixed everything” conversation. It’...

I’m dropping a new episode every Friday so when you wake up Saturday morning, it’s there for you. This is a space for real conversations about what we’re actually going through. I know a lot of you are carrying things you don’t talk about. You don’t have to do it alone. I’m putting together a monthly meditation and intention group. Nothing complicated. Just a place to check in, talk about what’s r...

I Turned 40… And Realized I’m Running Out of Time For the first time in my life, I realized I probably have more years behind me than I do in front of me. That changes how you look at everything. In this solo episode, I’m not coming to you with answers. I’m coming to you with the questions I’ve been sitting with. What am I doing with the time I have left? Where am I still holding back? And what do...

In this episode, I share a personal update about the fight my family has been navigating and how it led me to step into advocacy in a deeper way. As a caregiver to a child with PANDAS PANS, I open up about the emotional weight, the challenges of navigating broken systems, and the moment I realized I could not stay silent any longer. I talk about returning to school for counseling, supporting legis...

If you freeze in the moment or say yes when you really want to say no, this episode gives you words you can use and a way to stand behind them. You will learn why freezing is a trauma response, why pausing is the first move, and how to use one simple line to buy time: let me get back to you. Barb Nangle also breaks down the difference between a boundary and control so you can stop managing other p...

I have watched estrangement hit like a full-body shock, not just a sad season. I have felt that disbelief where it seems like I am in the twilight zone, replaying every conversation, asking what I did, and getting nothing but silence back. In this conversation, I sit with Nancy McCartney as she explains why estrangement feels so cruel, why rumination starts, and how walking on eggshells trains the...

Feeling overwhelmed by physical, digital, or emotional clutter? In this episode, my guest Barbara Hemphill breaks it down with a simple truth: clutter is postponed decisions. Barbara shares how clutter isn’t just “stuff,” it can be a symptom of emotional, spiritual, and mental weight that keeps people stuck, especially after loss, fear, or grief. She explains a practical decision-making approach t...

I have been so pissed that I stopped publishing the podcast for a minute because I did not trust my words to land with care. I kept watching what I am seeing around immigration enforcement and the way people talk about human dignity like it is negotiable, and it showed up in my body. I felt it in my sleep, in my anxiety, and in the way I moved through the day. I could not stop seeing it, and every...

If you have ever been blindsided by someone you trust, you know that betrayal isn't just a regular trauma. It is a psychological earthquake that shatters your identity and worldview. In this episode, Dr. Debi Silber, founder of the PBT Institute, breaks down her groundbreaking PhD research on Post-Betrayal Syndrome. She reveals why betrayal causes unique physical symptoms like digestive issues and...

If you were just diagnosed with dyslexia and don’t know what it really means, this episode is for you. We talk about how dyslexia is misunderstood, how it affects confidence, and what actually helps moving forward. Full description:A dyslexia diagnosis can bring relief, confusion, grief, and fear all at once. Many people are left wondering whether this explains years of self doubt, overworking, or...

Former Marine Susannah Rose Stokes joins me to talk about psychedelics, trauma, and healing. We go deep into what actually happens when people use mushrooms or LSD for trauma recovery and how these experiences can rebuild your mind, body, and soul. You’ll hear: What psychedelics do for emotional healing and self-awareness The importance of set and setting before any psychedelic experience How to i...

This is the official announcement of the new direction for Leaders Lead Even When It Hurts. The show started with conversations about entrepreneurship, but every guest had one thing in common: they were leading while carrying something heavy. In this episode, Anthony talks about why the podcast is expanding into mental health, healing, and the real journey leaders face behind the scenes. You’ll he...

At just five years old, Hillary Momberger-Powers became the voice of Sally Brown in the beloved Peanuts cartoons..the bright, funny sister of Charlie Brown who made the world smile. But behind the laughter was a story of trauma, addiction, and healing that would take decades to unfold. In this powerful episode of Leaders Lead, Hillary shares her journey of addiction recovery, inner-child healing,...

Have you ever felt your body betray you when it’s time to speak in public ? Your heart races. Your hands shake. Your mind goes blank. That used to be me — every single time. In this episode, I share how I used podcasting to face my fear of public speaking and how each rep behind the mic helped me find my voice again. From my first nervous recordings in a closet to lessons learned through hundreds...

What if the feeling of being a fraud wasn’t failure, but a signal you’re growing? In this episode of Leaders Lead , Tony opens up about his own battles with imposter syndrome — from launching a podcast to leading Marines. You’ll hear how that nagging voice of self-doubt shows up, and the strategies that help push through it. This episode breaks down the myth that successful people don’t feel this...

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Leaders aren’t superhuman. We hurt, we struggle, and we carry the weight of others but real leadership is about how we show up even in those moments. Episode Summary: In this solo episode, I open up about the reality behind leadership when life gets heavy. I talk about my experiences from the Marine Corps to my journey with meditation and self-care, I share what it truly means to lead yourself whi...

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