Take Care & Live!
Welcome to The Take Care & Live! Podcast, where we explore personal growth and navigate life’s many intersections. This podcast is about taking the lessons we've learned—at home, at work, and in everyday life—and using them to build the momentum needed to become better, both for ourselves and those around us. In each episode, we'll dive into topics that equip you to move forward with clarity and confidence, so you can live, lead, and thrive.
About the Host –
Hi, I’m Dr. Stephen an innovator and specialist in people development and conflict resolution with over two decades of experience in the education and nonprofit sector leading organizations and cultivating people. My mission is simple: I want to help you take both your wins and losses and turn them into opportunities for meaningful growth. I believe that our setbacks can often be the most powerful tools for change—shaping who we are and how we impact others, from children to CEOs. I’m glad you’re here, and I can’t wait to join you on this journey!
Episodes
89 episodes
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 and Productivity: What We Can Learn From the Purpose Driven Life of a Snail
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
Don't Waste Your Turn, Accelerate! | Why Everyone Isn’t Meant to Stand on the Long Lines of Life
Patience can be a virtue or an agent of self-sabotage. Some things require standing in long lines while others don't. The key is to be able to discern between the two. In this episode, Dr. Stephen V. equips us with insight o...
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Season 1
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Episode 75
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29:57
Lead Like a Benefactor | Four Underrated Habits of Influence
Leading like a benefactor means you are committed to being someone who is in the position of doing good for and toward others with your mind, time, talents and expertise, without the expectation of getting something in return as your primary dr...
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Season 1
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Episode 74
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22:10
God Cares About Leaders | Tuesday's Take
God cares about leaders! And if you’re leading anything, that means He cares about you. These words, “Give all your worries and cares to God, for he cares about you.” which put another way is, “Give all your worries and cares to God, for ...
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Season 1
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Episode 73
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8:45
See It Through: Overcoming Commitment Phobia
Dr. Stephen V. clarifies how overcoming the fear of commitment is a sign of personal and professional maturity. Committing protects us from being bossed around by the plethora of opinions and approaches so many of us blindly adopt without...
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Season 1
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Episode 72
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21:22
Forget the Applause, Show Them Your Work | Tuesday's Take
In this episode, Dr. Stephen V. reminds us that being acknowledged for our contributions takes time but that applause and praise is far less significant than delivering on what we have to offer and honing it to make it better for the people who...
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Season 1
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Episode 71
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7:33
Are They Ready for It?: Understanding the Requirements and Conditions of Peripheral Influence
Yes, you have peripheral influence, but for it to be impactful, there must be a specific level of personal readiness for the encounter to have any value to people on the periphery–on the margins who "catch" what is seen, modeled,&nb...
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Season 1
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Episode 70
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21:00
You Have Peripheral Influence: Why You'll Always Impact More People Than You Planned
Did you know to have peripheral influence? Are you underestimating your peripheral influence? Have you been so focused on the people in front of you that you haven’t thought about the possibilities of the impact you’re having on peo...
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Season 1
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Episode 69
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11:33
How to Build Team Capital One Canceled Meeting at a Time | Tuesday's Take
Does Your Meeting Pass the “Fruit Bearing Necessity Test"? In this episode, Dr. Stephen V. discusses how we can raise the value of peoples’ contributions by giving them the room to invest time in what t...
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Season 1
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Episode 68
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33:07
From Stuck to Strategic: Using Holding Patterns to Your Advantage | Tuesday's Take
Dr. Stephen V. continues The Decision Series. In this episode, he explains why being in a holding pattern that keeps us from taking immediate action/decisive action on a key decision can serve us well and be used strategically to set u...
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Season 1
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Episode 67
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11:52
Light a Fire Under Your Decisions: How Your Attitude Shapes Their Outcomes
How do you know you are taking your decisions seriously? In this bridge episode of the Decision Series, Dr. Stephen V. shows us how we can know we value the decisions we make and how our attitudes shaping our decisions infl...
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Season 1
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Episode 66
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15:56
The Decision Series | Part 2: Why Practice Making Decisive Decisions?
This episode, Part 2 of the Decision Series, Dr. Stephen V. follows up on the three major reasons people resist being decisive with insights on why each of us should practice making decisive decisions and specific pay-offs/benefits ...
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Season 1
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Episode 65
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23:55