Take Care & Live!
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.
Take Care & Live!
Held Hostage By the Need for Approval? | Momentum Thief #4
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How often do we delay making a move because we're waiting for someone else to tell us it’s okay? In this episode of Take Care & Live, Dr. Stephen Peters talks about a mindset that quietly steals our progress: waiting for permission we don’t actually need.
Through personal stories, spiritual encouragement, and real-life examples, you’ll be reminded that you don’t need to wait for anyone else to say you’re “ready” to step into what’s next. Whether it’s changing a job, starting a new habit, speaking up, or simply choosing yourself — you already have the validation you need.
If you’ve ever felt stuck, second-guessed your worth, or waited too long to make a move, this episode will speak directly to your heart.
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Intro Music: Light It Up, Song by Ryan James Carr ‧ 2025