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Take Care & Live!

Dr. Stephen V. Peters

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

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7:10

Risk Point: Forcing What Doesn’t Fit Your Life

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2026/04/17

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 t...

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28:11

Get Past PASSIVE | Disrupt the Pattern and Execute...

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2026/04/10

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...

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30:57

Risk Point: Getting Mishandled By Other People’s...

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2026/03/19

In this episode of the Take Care & Live Podcast, Dr. Stephen continues the Interests vs. Enhancements series by examining the risks of taking on other people’s interests as your own. He unpacks how unmanaged curiosity keeps many people stuck in passive engagement, how external expectations quietly redirect focus, and why moving from passive curiosity to directed engagement is essential for turning interests into meaningful enhancements. Using the Cognitive Capital Ladder he developed, Ste...

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29:34

Why the Right Work Hurts: The Mental Cost of Doing...

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2026/02/22

Doing what truly matters often feels harder—not because it’s wrong, but because it asks more of your focus, priorities, and energy. 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 ...

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37:58

Are You Busy — or Are You Building? The Cost of...

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2026/02/13

Not everything that captures your interest improves your life. In this episode, 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 ...

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9:05

The Three V’s That Will Shape Your Future: Values,...

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2026/02/12

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 Now The Momentum List: Rediscover Your Ability to Delight in Time, Rather than Be Mastered by It 🛒 Amazon: https://a.co/d/ch0Imna 📖 Barnes & Noble:

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19:57

The Cost of Needing to Be Liked

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2026/02/03

On this special birthday episode, Stephen challenges listeners to stop seeking approval, embrace their God-given assignments, and focus on finishing what they start. Filled with practical guidance, encouragement, and scripture, this episode is for anyone ready to take bold action and make the impact they were created for. 📚 Book Available Now The Momentum List: Rediscover Your Ability to Delight in Time, Rather than Be Mastered by It 🛒 Amazon: https://a.co/d/ch0Imna 📖 Barnes & Noble:

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6:45

Momentum Is Bigger Than Your Preference

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2026/01/27

Sometimes what slows momentum isn’t resistance—it’s attachment to our own way of doing things. In this episode, I reflect on how releasing personal preference, protecting trust, and adjusting perspective can remove roadblocks for the people who are relying on you. Influence isn’t about getting your way; it’s about creating conditions where progress and people can thrive. When people are relying on you, choosing progress over pride can change everything. 📚 Book Available Now The Momentum

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9:18

Your Source Determines Your Course

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2026/01/17

In this episode of Take Care & Live, Dr. Stephen Peters asks a defining question: What are you doing with God’s turn? Where your direction comes from matters. In this episode of Take Care & Live, Dr. Stephen Peters invites you to examine the source shaping your ambition and decisions, and why alignment with God—not cultural pressure—keeps you grounded in purpose. This conversation is about stewardship, calling, and moving forward with clarity. This episode is for those who want their ...

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24:08

Coaching Is Not Comfortable — And That’s Why It Works

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2025/12/19

In this episode of the Take Care & Live! podcast, Dr. Stephen disrupts the idea that effective coaching is built on titles, certifications, courses, or status. Real coaching is forged through lived experience, failure, humility, and accountability. It requires discomfort, reciprocity, and a willingness to grow while helping others grow. We explore why failure is often the best qualification, why comfort can quietly stall development, and why leadership begins with leading yourself—r...

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20:18

Conditions that Make Peripheral Influence Stick

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2025/12/04

Your impact isn’t limited to the people you intend to reach. In this episode, Dr. Stephen dives into peripheral influence—how those on the sidelines or margins can experience real change if timing, context, and readiness align. Discover how your actions and presence can transform lives you didn’t even plan to reach. *This episode originally aired in February 29, 2024 but contains timeless insights on understanding what really fuels peripheral influence. Book Available Now ~The Mom...

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The Radius of Your Reach | The Power of Peripheral...

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2025/11/28

You have influence far beyond the people directly in front of you. In this episode, Dr. Stephen explores the power of peripheral influence—how your words, actions, and presence impact those on the sidelines, the margins, and the outskirts of your world. Learn why the people you don’t see may be the ones most transformed by what you’re saying and doing. *This episode originally aired in February 13, 2024 but contains timeless insights on understanding your influence that are even more va...

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8:10

Keeping Friday’s Feelings Out of Monday’s Mission

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2025/11/03

In this episode, Dr. Stephen talks about the value of learning how manage your emotions and keep your positive influence from being hijacked by negative feelings when faced with unexpectedly changes. Practice giving deeply and letting go quickly. That’s how you get to serve more people well. New Book ~The 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....

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3:26

A Gentle Push Changes Everything: Obstacle or...

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2025/10/25

Sometimes what looks like an obstacle is actually an invitation to grow. In this episode, Dr. Stephen shares a moment from the park with his son that reminds us all: the harder path isn’t meant to stop us—it’s meant to strengthen us. And with just a little bit of support along the way, we can take on terrain others avoided. #Obstacles #Opportunities #TakeCareAndLive New Book ~The Momentum List: Rediscover Your Ability to Delight in Time, Rather than Be Mastered by It &...

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25:29

Your Momentum Needs a Job Description

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2025/10/02

Momentum isn’t just about activity. Momentum needs clarity and direction. In this episode, we unpack why your momentum must be given a “job description” if you want to keep moving toward your vision instead of drifting into someone else’s agenda. Building on our series about momentum thieves, we explore how to move from dream to vision, define clear responsibilities for your goals, and close the loops that drain your focus. You’ll learn how to apply the structure of a job description—title, r...

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30:12

You Need Partners, Not Parasites: Move from...

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2025/09/18

In this series finale of Momentum Thieves, Dr. Stephen V. Peters unpacks why your dream only thrives in the right hands. Using the contrast between Joseph’s premature sharing and Nehemiah’s strategic wisdom about what to share and when to share it, you’ll discover why your dream needs partners, not parasites. Learn how to protect momentum, set the right conditions for vision to grow, and identify the people and timing that will strengthen rather than sabotage it. If you’ve ever wondered why y...

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22:09

Momentum Thief #6 (Part 1) Does Your Dream Lack...

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2025/09/11

In this episode of the Take Care and Live podcast, Dr. Stephen V. Peters discusses the concept of momentum thieves, focusing on the importance of discerning when and with whom to share dreams and visions. He emphasizes the difference between a dream, which is an inspirational mental picture, and a vision, which consists of actionable steps to bring that dream to fruition. Using the biblical story of Joseph, he illustrates the potential pitfalls of sharing dreams prematurely and the necessity ...

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58:33

Momentum Thief #5: The Cost of Refusing to Focus |...

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2025/07/18

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 & Live!, Dr. Stephen tackles Momentum Thief #5—the myth of limitless potential and reveals to often ignored power of putting boundaries around your potential so you can experience focused momentum. This episode is a wake-up call for high-capacity people who need to narrow their...

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18:46

This Will Paralyze You | Momentum Thief #4: Waiting...

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2025/07/10

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, ...

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12:37

You Already Have Good Enough Answers | Momentum Thief...

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2025/07/03

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 take action? You may be falling victim to FOMI—Fear of Missing Information. But here’s the truth: you don’t need more data—you need more daring. Dr. Stephen shares a moment from a recent thought-leadership session that will shift the way you think about w...

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