Take Care & Live!
The Take Care & Live! Podcast is a personal development podcast that explore the barriers we face across various areas of life provides concrete strategies for how to transform these conflicts into capital that fuel our momentum. Each episode is designed to help you challenge your limiting beliefs and live a values aligned life so you are equipped with purposeful, increased productivity, and life changing breakthroughs personally and professionally.
Join me as we dive into insightful conversations and practical strategies that empower you to move forward with clarity and confidence to live, lead and thrive through the intersections of life.
About the Host –
Dr. Stephen V. Peters | Executive Coach & Author of The Momentum List
I’m an executive, coach, educator, and conflict transformation expert who has spent years leading complex organizations, coaching leaders, and equipping people of influence to make a positive life life-changing impact on future generations. I provide people of influence like you to leverage conflicts and challenges as capital for growth so they can thrive through the intersections of life. You’ll find that I bring a fresh take on human development, productivity, and purpose, that offers deep insight into how we thrive at the intersections of leadership, relationships, and personal transformation. I’ve written extensively on the dynamics of leadership, momentum, and the role of men as fathers and mentors in shaping the educational journeys of children.
Episodes
100 episodes
Momentum Thief #5: The Cost of Refusing to Focus | Why Your Best Requires Boundaries
You’ve heard it before: You can do anything! But what if trying to do everything is exactly what’s draining your time, emotions, and tangiable resources -- stalling your momentum?In this episode of Take Care & L...
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Season 1
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Episode 100
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58:33
Held Hostage By the Need for Approval? | Momentum Thief #4
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 permis...
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Season 1
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Episode 99
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18:46
Stop Failing Before You Start | Momentum Thief #3: Obsessing Over Preparation, Avoiding Execution
In this powerful episode, we tackle a silent momentum thief that’s derailing your progress: the obsession with preparation over execution.Ever find yourself endlessly researching, “just getting ready,” or chasing one more detail before you ...
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Season 1
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Episode 98
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12:37
Why Being Overbooked Is Making You Less Valuable | Momentum Thief #2
Overbooked, Undervalued, and Out of Momentum? If your calendar is jammed and your priorities keep falling to the bottom of the list, this episode is your wake-up call. We’ll expose why being overbooked often isn’t about responsibility—bu...
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Season 1
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Episode 97
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23:07
How to Keep Old Fears from Holding You Back | Momentum Thief #1 - The Fear of "Plugging In"
Have you been holding on to a fear that no longer fits your current reality? In this episode, we explore how fear—while once valid—can quietly overstay its welcome and begin to shape our choices, delay our progress, and drain our energy.
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Season 1
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Episode 96
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5:46
Momentum Redefined | The Life Changing Truth You Never Learned (But Desperately Need to Know)
Momentum—it’s a word that sparks excitement, hope, and sometimes even anxiety. But what if we’ve been defining it all wrong? In this episode, we take a deep dive into the true meaning of momentum, pulling from research, real-life e...
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Season 1
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Episode 95
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38:30
Age Won't Define Your Influence. This Will. | Three Traits That Matter More Than Age
Are you a young leader facing barriers to respect and opportunity? Do you feel like your age keeps you from the influence you're been looking to have or grow in your work, life and relationships? In this episode, I’ll uncover the three essentia...
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Season 1
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Episode 94
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30:21
Momentum Is Messy: Why Clarity Matters More Than Convenience
In this episode of Take Care & Live!, Dr. Stephen V. Peters unpacks a powerful truth: momentum isn’t convenient—it’s messy. You will never get anything done if you’re waiting for perfect conditions. Drawing from real-life insights and the t...
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Season 1
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Episode 93
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19:58
Grounded: Why Some of Your Plans Need to Fail
No one likes it when their plans get grounded—when things don’t happen how or when we want. But those barriers can actually be the blessings your plans didn’t know they needed. Sometimes, disruption isn’t the enemy of momentum—it’s the reset th...
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Season 1
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Episode 92
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21:58
How to Stop Renewing the Warranty on Your Fear
Dr. Stephen unpacks the 'fear of plugging in'—how outdated fears can quietly sabotage progress. Through a relatable story, he explores how past experiences can keep us from using what we already have to move forward, and why it’s time to test w...
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Season 1
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Episode 91
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6:28
Why You’re Not Powerless Against Anxiety
Sure, the resistance is coming for you… but so is God’s goodness. Anxiety is the enemy of momentum. Though anxiety can try to bully us, its bite has a shelf life as long as God has anything to say about it. “Yes, goodness and faith...
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Season 1
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Episode 90
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8:41
What to Do When Facing an Unexpected Transition
We all face transitions during life some we welcome and expect others we don’t anticipate, but we don’t have to lose our sense of self or hope in the process. In this episode I talk about some key things we should make a priority to do when we ...
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Season 1
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Episode 89
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9:31
Rethinking Pace & Productivity: How Going Slow is the Fastest Way to Being Your Most Productive
In this episode, we break down the myth that being fast is the only way to succeed. In a world that’s constantly rushing, it’s easy to feel like you’re falling behind if you’re not moving at top speed. But what if your pace is actually tied to ...
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Season 1
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Episode 88
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42:05
Embracing the Unseen Path | When Obstacles Lead to Greater Opportunities
In this episode, we dive into how life’s setbacks can often be disguised opportunities for growth and success. I share personal stories of how unexpected challenges — like losing a job or facing financial struggles — led to greater, more fulfil...
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Season 1
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Episode 87
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24:42
Why Your Purpose Needs a Playpen (And How to Create Space for the One You Need)
Are you struggling to invest the time you need in the areas where you’re gifted and have the potential to excel? If so, this episode is for you! Dr. Stephen shares how creating a ‘playpen’ for your purpose can help you focus, eliminate distract...
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Season 1
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Episode 86
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22:49
Children Aren't in Your Way, They're Making the Way
Children can be disruptive, but that’s part of their job. Through their disruption, they introduce new patterns, strategies, and approaches that help us respond effectively, all while preserving the key elements of healthy relationships we need...
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Season 1
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Episode 85
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12:54
3 Questions You Should Always Ask the People You Value
Are you asking the right questions to make the most of your relationships and get the best from people in the areas where they have influence?In this episode, Dr. Stephen V. Peters explores three essential questions you should always ask...
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Season 1
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Episode 84
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18:10
You Alone Can't Fix It: Reframing Your Role as a Leader in Any Situation
No matter what others may expect from you—or even what you tell yourself—understand that, as a leader, you can’t fix everything on your own. Whatever "it" is for you, there are limits to what you can handle alone.In this episode, Dr. Ste...
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Season 1
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Episode 83
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10:25
The Secret to Consistency: Why Repetition Isn't Enough | Tuesday's Take
Though repetition may build habits, true consistency involves being attuned to the nuances of your environment, ensuring your efforts remain aligned with your objectives and continue to serve their intended purpose. It’s not just about doing so...
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Season 1
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Episode 82
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12:45
Take Care & Vote: Why Your Character Matters More Than Your Vote
Depending on the year and the country you are in, this could very well be your election season. While each of our votes matters, who we are as we vote matters more. In this episode, Dr. Stephen V. explains why the right to vote...
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Season 1
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Episode 81
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11:28
How to Turn Feedback into Fuel that Works for You
When feedback is accurate, it provides valuable insights that help us grow. But even when feedback is off-base or incorrect, it can still serve a purpose—confirming the path we're on and the decisions we’re making. The key is being willing to e...
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Season 1
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Episode 80
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19:35
Breathe Life Into the Day: Keeping Your Early Morning Self-Talk in Check | The Daily Take
There is nothing like the early morning self-talk many of us experience at the start of the day. It can set us up for success or it can sabotage our best efforts. In this episode, Dr. Stephen V. reminds us how important it is for ...
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Season 1
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Episode 79
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8:47
Hold That Thought: Things to Consider Before You Decide to Leave | The Daily Take
In this episode, Dr. Stephen V. explains why we shouldn't allow our agitation with our current location to lead us to make assumptions about our future trajectory. Your foiled plans to exit may be an indication of why we need ...
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Season 1
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Episode 78
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7:34
How to Protect Yourself from the Dangers of Untamed Words | The Daily Take
Do you know how to determine when it's time to leverage your voice in a conversation and when it's best to simply listen and observe the environment? In this episode, Dr. Stephen V. reminds us how important it is to mind the emotio...
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Season 1
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Episode 77
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10:48
Uncomplicate–It | Simple Steps to Making New Friends and Building Community
Investing in new relationships doesn't have to be as difficult as we sometimes make it. In this episode, Dr. Stephen V. gives us four easy steps for building new friendships and the language for setting boundaries when you tend to ...
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Season 1
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Episode 76
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24:09