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—alig

Take Care & Live! is a education podcast hosted by Dr. Stephen V. Peters, with 123 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

Dr. Stephen V. Peters hosts Take Care & Live!, a education show with 123 episodes published.

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  Episode #122

  The Shadow Effect: How Great Mentors Outlast Their Presence

  Aug 29, 20264 minS1

  Great mentors don't have to be in the room to still be at work in your life. In this episode, Dr. Stephen breaks down "the Shadow Effect" and why the impact of a truly influential mentor can outlast their physical presence by years, even decades, and how to keep drawing on that wisdom instead of waiting for someone new to hand you today's answer. 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 . Connect with Dr. Stephen V. Peters LinkedIn: Stephen V. Peters, Ed.D. Instagram: @dr.stephenvpeters Threads: @dr.stephenvpeters

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  Episode #121

  Identifying and Overcoming a Mentoring Deficit

  Aug 21, 20264 minS1

  In this episode, Dr. Stephen breaks down the three telltale signs of a mentoring deficit — broken commitments, resistance to clear expectations, and avoidance of the mentoring relationship you actually need — and explains why closing that gap matters for your resources, opportunities, trust, and reputation. 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 . Connect with Dr. Stephen V. Peters LinkedIn: Stephen V. Peters, Ed.D. Instagram: @dr.stephenvpeters Threads: @dr.stephenvpeters

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  Episode #120

  Great Leaders See You (But It's Not Always Who You Think)

  Jul 30, 202615 minS1

  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 the principalship, 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 .

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  Episode #119

  Unclench Your Fist: What Men Resist About the Season They're In

  Jul 23, 202622 minS1

  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. Unclench Your Fists: 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 .

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  Episode #118

  Going Nowhere? Here Are 5 Things Jesus Does That Change Everything

  Jun 30, 20267 minS1

  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 Here 00:29 The Relationship That Changes Everything 00:58 Five Things Jesus Does for Those Who Follow Him 01:57 Jesus Sees You 02:54 Jesus Mentors You 03:53 Jesus Equips You 04:51 Jesus Gives You an Assignment 05:51 Jesus Provides an Audience 06:28 New Opportunities and New Territory 📚 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: 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

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