Take Care & Live is a podcast for thoughtful, values-driven people who want to establish harmony between their values, decisions, and direction. My name is Dr. Stephen V. Peters. I'm a performance and executive coach, conflict resolution expert, and author with 13 years of experience guiding leaders, teams, and high-performing individuals. The common thread? Misalignment - when values, decisions, and direction fall out of sync. Each episode exposes the internal barriers that quietly stall momentum: unexamined values, people-pleasing disguised as discipline, the residue of broken trust, and clarity gaps that hard work alone can't fix. We don't just diagnose the problem. We turn insight into strategy — so you can build real momentum in your life, leadership, and work. New episodes weekly. Follow Take Care & Live to move forward with clarity, confidence, and bold intention—aligned with what actually matters.
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July 30, 2026Episode 12015 min
Great Leaders See You (But It's Not Always Who You Think)
Great leaders don't stumble onto talent by accident. They see it because it's already on display. In this episode, Dr. Stephen breaks down three truths about being seen: why your potential only counts if it's accessible, why the person who notices you may never be the one who promotes you (but holds the "informational capital" that gets you there anyway), and why being seen happens at the intersection of a person, a problem, and your productivity. Drawing from Jesus calling Peter and Andrew and two real moments from his own path to leadership, Stephen makes the case that being seen is never passive. It's earned in the faithful, unglamorous work you do when you think no one's watching. Because someone always is.📚 Connect & Grow:Watch the Episode: Subscribe and watch the full video broadcast on the Take Care & Live YouTube Channel.Listen on the Go: Subscribe to the audio feed on Spotify or Apple Podcasts.Grab the Guide: Learn to master your time rather than be mastered by it with Dr. Peters' book, The Momentum List, available at TakeCareAndLive.com.
July 23, 2026Episode 11922 min
Be Disrupted: What If the Interruption is the Point?
Are you exhausted from fighting the current rhythm of your life? Stop fighting the shift. When you resist a change in season, you create an internal friction that ripples out to disrupt your relationships, your work, and your peace of mind.In this powerful episode of the Take Care & Live! podcast, Dr. Stephen reveals how to let life's necessary slowdowns happen without letting them drag you down. Grounded in the truth of Matthew 6:34, Dr. Peters breaks down why our anxiety about tomorrow is almost always anchored to an old paradigm of what used to be priority number one. It is time to stop operating with an outdated lens, intentionally open your hands to the present moment, and align with your current reality. By listening to this episode, you will learn how to:Identify Your Current Weather: Look past your personal preferences to accurately diagnose the actual life season you are standing in right now.Uncover the exact fears—loss of time, progress, or status—that keep your grip tight and your frustration high.Leverage Inconvenience: See how stepping into unplanned, uncomfortable disruptions can radically replenish your heart and mind.Animate the Principle: Draw inspiration from how icon Fred Rogers and businessman Aaron Feuerstein leaned into deeply inconvenient seasons to secure historic, multi-generational victories.Stop paying for a season you no longer live in. Hit play, unclench your fists, and learn how to truly take care and live.You cannot force tomorrow's growth with yesterday's strategy. Turn down the noise, hit play, and learn how to actively participate in the shift so you can truly take care and live.📚 Connect & Grow:Watch the Episode: Subscribe and watch the full video broadcast on the Take Care & Live YouTube Channel.Listen on the Go: Subscribe to the audio feed on Spotify or Apple Podcasts.Grab the Guide: Learn to master your time rather than be mastered by it with Dr. Peters' book, The Momentum List, available at TakeCareAndLive.com.
June 30, 2026Episode 1187 min
5 Things Jesus Does in Your Life That Change Everything
What if one of the greatest sources of confidence, purpose, and momentum in your life is understanding how Jesus sees you?In this episode of Take Care & Live!, Dr. Stephen V. Peters unpacks a powerful passage from Matthew 4:18-19 and explores five transformative things Jesus does for every person who chooses to walk in relationship with Him.Jesus doesn't simply call people—He sees them, develops them, equips them, gives them meaningful work to do, and places them in position to impact others.In this episode, you'll discover how Jesus:• Sees you – You are noticed, known, and valued.• Mentors you – He invites you to follow Him and learn His ways.• Equips you – He transforms you for the opportunities and challenges ahead.• Gives you an assignment – Your life has purpose and meaningful work to accomplish.• Draws you to an audience – Your gifts and experiences are meant to serve and influence others.Following Jesus doesn't exempt us from conflict, disappointment, or hardship. But it does remind us that we are not alone, we have value, and our lives carry purpose.If you've been questioning your worth, searching for direction, or needing renewed confidence for the week ahead, this episode is for you.Scripture: Matthew 4:18-19 Take a listen, reflect on where Jesus is shaping your life, and step into this week knowing that you are seen, being formed, and being sent for a purpose.Take Care & Live!00:00 Going Nowhere? Start Here00:29 The Relationship That Changes Everything00:58 Five Things Jesus Does for Those Who Follow Him01:57 Jesus Sees You02:54 Jesus Mentors You03:53 Jesus Equips You04:51 Jesus Gives You an Assignment05:51 Jesus Provides an Audience06:28 New Opportunities and New Territory📚 Book Available NowThe Momentum List: Rediscover Your Ability to Delight in Time, Rather than Be Mastered by It🛒 Amazon: https://a.co/d/ch0Imna📖 Barnes & Noble: https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/the-...✨ Available wherever books are sold!🌐 Visit: takecareandlive.com💡 Subscribe to unlock game-changing insight for delighting in your time and growing your impact.🤝 Connect with Dr. Stephen V. Peters🔗 LinkedIn: Stephen V. Peters, Ed.D.📸 Instagram: @dr.stephenvpeters🧵 Threads: @dr.stephenvpeters
May 28, 2026Episode 11729 min
Navigating Disagreement: Why Some Partnerships Need Transition, Not Termination
In this episode of the Take Care and Live podcast, Dr. Stephen explores what it means to navigate sharp disagreement without destroying relationships. Drawing from the story of Paul, Barnabas, and John Mark, Dr. Peters unpacks how wisdom, discernment, and maturity shape the way we view people beyond their past failures.This conversation challenges listeners to rethink how they handle conflict, partnership, disappointment, and leadership — while recognizing that different perspectives, assignments, and seasons do not have to fracture unity or shared purpose. If you’ve ever struggled with trusting someone again, maintaining relationships through disagreement, or discerning potential in people others have written off, this episode offers practical and powerful insight for your personal and professional life.00:00 Introduction to Holistic Living01:48 The Challenge of Accountability and Apologies03:32 Investing in People Despite Their Past06:12 Navigating Disagreement in Relationships12:10 The Importance of Maintaining Relationships16:17 Maturity in Relationships and Disagreements19:47 Key Takeaways on Relationships and Growth📚 Book Available NowThe Momentum List: Rediscover Your Ability to Delight in Time, Rather than Be Mastered by It🛒 Amazon: https://a.co/d/ch0Imna📖 Barnes & Noble: https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/the-...✨ Available wherever books are sold!🌐 Visit: takecareandlive.com💡 Subscribe to unlock game-changing insight for delighting in your time and growing your impact.🤝 Connect with Dr. Stephen V. Peters🔗 LinkedIn: Stephen V. Peters, Ed.D.📸 Instagram: @dr.stephenvpeters🧵 Threads: @dr.stephenvpeters
April 17, 2026Episode 1167 min
Risk Point: Forcing What Doesn’t Fit Your Life
In this episode of Take Care and Live, we explore the pressure many people feel to move faster in their careers, relationships, and personal growth—and why that pressure can sometimes lead you in the wrong direction.Not all acceleration is progress. Sometimes what feels like falling behind is actually a signal that you’re not in the right lane, or that an opportunity isn’t aligned with your time, energy, and capacity.This conversation challenges the tendency to overcommit, spread yourself thin, and chase opportunities that don’t truly fit—and instead focuses on the importance of clarity, fit, and intentional decision-making before you say yes to what’s next.If you’ve been questioning your pace, your choices, or what you’re building toward, this episode will help you pause, reassess, and move forward with more purpose and direction for your time, mind, and tangible resources.Take Care & Live!📚 Book Available NowThe Momentum List: Rediscover Your Ability to Delight in Time, Rather than Be Mastered by It🛒 Amazon: https://a.co/d/ch0Imna📖 Barnes & Noble: https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/the-momentum-list-stephen-peters/1146966970?ean=9798991919517✨ Available wherever books are sold!🌐 Visit: takecareandlive.com💡 Subscribe to unlock game-changing insight for delighting in your time and growing your impact.🤝 Connect with Dr. Stephen V. Peters🔗 LinkedIn: Stephen V. Peters, Ed.D.📸 Instagram: @dr.stephenvpeters🧵 Threads: @dr.stephenvpeters
April 10, 2026Episode 11528 min
Get Past PASSIVE: Disrupt the Pattern and Execute Anyway | Interests vs. Enhancements Series, Part 4
Passivity doesn’t always look like doing nothing. Sometimes it looks like being busy, but never executing on what actually matters.This is part 4 of the Interest vs. Enhancements series.In this episode, Dr. Stephen Peters defines P.A.S.S.I.V.E as:Pressure to Assimilate while Someone or Something else Intercepts your Vision and Execution.Then he walks through three simple actions to help you move out of it:Set a specific targetLeverage the inconvenient momentTake the risk to act—even when the outcome is unclearThis episode is about taking back control of your time and your response, without waiting for better conditions or more certainty.Take Care & Live!📚 Book Available NowThe Momentum List: Rediscover Your Ability to Delight in Time, Rather than Be Mastered by It🛒 Amazon: https://a.co/d/ch0Imna📖 Barnes & Noble: https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/the-momentum-list-stephen-peters/1146966970?ean=9798991919517✨ Available wherever books are sold!🌐 Visit: takecareandlive.com💡 Subscribe to unlock game-changing insight for delighting in your time and growing your impact.🤝 Connect with Dr. Stephen V. Peters🔗 LinkedIn: Stephen V. Peters, Ed.D.📸 Instagram: @dr.stephenvpeters🧵 Threads: @dr.stephenvpeters
March 19, 2026Episode 11430 min
Risk Point: Getting Mishandled By Other People’s Interests | Interests vs. Enhancements Series, Part 3
When you get clear about your interests, you will attract both resistance and results.In this part 3 episode of the Interests vs. Enhancements Series on the Take Care & Live Podcast, Dr. Stephen V. Peters explores the risks of taking on interests that were never truly your own—interests shaped by the expectations of others rather than your values, priorities, or calling.In this episode, you’ll learn:• How unmanaged curiosity keeps people stuck at the passive level of engagement • Why moving from passive curiosity to directed engagement is essential for growth • How the Cognitive Capital Ladder helps transform interests into enhancements • Why clarity about your priorities will inevitably generate resistance and resultsDownload the Interest Risk Management Resource at takecareandlive.comTake care and live.📚 Book Available NowThe Momentum List: Rediscover Your Ability to Delight in Time, Rather than Be Mastered by It🛒 Amazon: https://a.co/d/ch0Imna📖 Barnes & Noble: https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/the-momentum-list-stephen-peters/1146966970?ean=9798991919517✨ Available wherever books are sold!🌐 Visit: takecareandlive.com💡 Subscribe to unlock game-changing insight for delighting in your time and growing your impact.🤝 Connect with Dr. Stephen V. Peters🔗 LinkedIn: Stephen V. Peters, Ed.D.📸 Instagram: @dr.stephenvpeters🧵 Threads: @dr.stephenvpetersMusic Credit: The Other Room, by Hara Noda
February 22, 2026Episode 11329 min
The Right Work Hurts: Why Investing in Yourself Is So Hard | Interests vs. Enhancements Series, Part 2
Doing what truly matters often feels harder—not because it’s wrong, but because it asks more of your focus, priorities, and energy. This is part 2 of the Interests vs. Enhancements Series.In this follow-up to Are You Busy — or Are You Building?, we unpack the hidden mental cost of living in accordance with your values instead of chasing what’s easy or distracting. When you commit to the work that counts, resistance hits differently—and it can feel heavier before it pays off.This episode breaks down why capable people stall when they ignore these internal tensions and how to navigate the discomfort so you can build momentum in your life, leadership, and work.📚 Book Available NowThe Momentum List: Rediscover Your Ability to Delight in Time, Rather than Be Mastered by It🛒 Amazon: https://a.co/d/ch0Imna📖 Barnes & Noble: https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/the-momentum-list-stephen-peters/1146966970?ean=9798991919517✨ Available wherever books are sold!🌐 Visit: takecareandlive.com💡 Subscribe to unlock game-changing insight for delighting in your time and growing your impact.🤝 Connect with Dr. Stephen V. Peters🔗 LinkedIn: Stephen V. Peters, Ed.D.📸 Instagram: @dr.stephenvpeters🧵 Threads: @dr.stephenvpetersMusic Credit: The Other Room, by Hara Noda
February 13, 2026Episode 11237 min
Are You Just Busy — or Are You Building? | Interests vs. Enhancements Series, Part 1
Not everything that captures your interest improves your life.In this kick-off to the Interests vs. Enhancements Series, Dr. Stephen Peters explores the difference between interests and enhancements—and why passive engagement quietly drains time, energy, and focus. Through personal stories and practical frameworks, Stephen explains how work, rest, and even entertainment shift from helpful to harmful depending on how intentionally we engage them.You’ll learn the 3 Vs—Values, Vision, and Velocity—and how they turn interests into lasting growth.Momentum isn’t created by doing more. It’s created by doing a few things on purpose.Subscribe for the next episode on the brain science behind deliberate engagement.📚 Book Available NowThe Momentum List: Rediscover Your Ability to Delight in Time, Rather than Be Mastered by It🛒 Amazon: https://a.co/d/ch0Imna📖 Barnes & Noble: https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/the-momentum-list-stephen-peters/1146966970?ean=9798991919517✨ Available wherever books are sold!🌐 Visit: takecareandlive.com💡 Subscribe to unlock game-changing insight for delighting in your time and growing your impact.🤝 Connect with Dr. Stephen V. Peters🔗 LinkedIn: Stephen V. Peters, Ed.D.📸 Instagram: @dr.stephenvpeters🧵 Threads: @dr.stephenvpeters
February 12, 2026Episode 1129 min
The Three V’s That Will Shape Your Future: Values, Vision, and Velocity
In this episode, Stephen breaks down how values, vision, and velocity help you focus your time, energy, and tangible resources so you move beyond scattered interests and begin building a life that truly enhances you—and positively impacts those around you.📚 Book Available NowThe Momentum List: Rediscover Your Ability to Delight in Time, Rather than Be Mastered by It🛒 Amazon: https://a.co/d/ch0Imna📖 Barnes & Noble: https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/the-momentum-list-stephen-peters/1146966970?ean=9798991919517✨ Available wherever books are sold!🌐 Visit: takecareandlive.com💡 Subscribe to unlock game-changing insight for delighting in your time and growing your impact.🤝 Connect with Dr. Stephen V. Peters🔗 LinkedIn: Stephen V. Peters, Ed.D.📸 Instagram: @dr.stephenvpeters🧵 Threads: @dr.stephenvpeters
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