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Life Almost Without Me

118 episodes - English - Latest episode: 8 months ago - ★★★★★ - 14 ratings

Military Veteran ,four time psychiatric ward member, and self proclaimed "Best patient" in the ward shares his experiences on not so funny moments, insight on life, and current events. New episode every week!

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Episodes

101 - Go Be Great!

August 29, 2023 18:00 - 8 minutes - 5.67 MB

If you approach every day as a new chance to be better you will become the best version of yourself! Love you all Gotta keep going! Expect shorter solo episodes from me for a bit while I get guest on. Go Be Great! GBG

100 - My First 100 Episodes

June 15, 2023 21:00 - 32 minutes - 22.2 MB

My intent is to entertain you, possibly help, and make you laugh. i love you all and the last thing i want is to offend anyone so if you tend to need a manager more often than not, this is probably not the spot for you. "I'm here SPEAKING for funny" - Patrice O'Neal   As always to the regulars around here, thank you for being a part of the Mango Squad Be sure to stop by our Patreon to further support for exclusive content! https://www.patreon.com/LifeAlmostWithoutReactions _________________...

99 - Former MMA Fighter Turned Firefighter

May 02, 2023 20:00 - 1 hour - 51.6 MB

Growing up playing sports, being made fun of, starting mixed martial arts. All culminating to who Drew is today! Join us as we share stories of breaking doors during childhood angst,  crawling through attics as a firefighter, and more!  Be sure to like the following to support todays guest https://www.instagram.com/drew__elder/ For Professional Photos in the  Austin Tx area! https://www.instagram.com/chisizzle/

98 - Picking Myself Up

April 24, 2023 19:00 - 24 minutes - 16.7 MB

Just Trying To Help

97 - Boiler Steak Boi's PT1

April 16, 2023 01:00 - 1 hour - 43.5 MB

Look we said a lot of crazy stuff and its all just about friends, loved ones, and Joe.  All this was said in good times and jest. Enjoy

96 - Dreamers vs Haters

January 27, 2023 20:00 - 22 minutes - 15.6 MB

I started this episode a bit down and by the end of it I somehow inspired myself to continue to be great. *shrugs* Eat Your Mangos

95 - Rob, Built Like a Daffodil

January 06, 2023 20:00 - 1 hour - 44 MB

Rob, a newly promoted Blue belt in Jiu Jitsu joins the pod to speak on how he felt during his promotion, prepping for a competition.  There's some Star Wars Thrawn talk, Anime talk. We really are just a bunch of nerds around here practicing murder. I INSULT Christian Ibarra for again not joining us on the podcast. :)   The point system since we were both soo wrong 1) Takedown ( 2 points) 2) Guard Pass ( 3 points ) 3) Knee on Belly ( 2 points ) 4) Mount ( 4 points ) 5) Back Control ( ...

94 - The Power of YOU

December 22, 2022 22:00 - 26 minutes - 18.2 MB

People have made fun of every positive thing I've ever achieved that have only meant things to me. The power of just believing in you can take you further than you know. Congrats to all those promoted!  New Years is coming, Be Ahead.

93 - I'm Happy!

December 02, 2022 21:00 - 10 minutes - 7.1 MB

Look ive been gone and the new and improved Hugo has arrived! (little sick but hang in there with my voice) If you enjoyed todays episode be sure to support by following and liking the channel below for updates on upcoming bonus episodes Instagram Hugo Viteri (@thelifeofhuggs) • Instagram photos and videos

93 - I'm Happy!

December 02, 2022 21:00 - 10 minutes - 7.1 MB

Look ive been gone and the new and improved Hugo has arrived! (little sick but hang in there with my voice) If you enjoyed todays episode be sure to support by following and liking the channel below for updates on upcoming bonus episodes Instagram Hugo Viteri (@thelifeofhuggs) • Instagram photos and videos

92 - The Power of Words

September 08, 2022 17:00 - 23 minutes - 16.5 MB

 Todays episode on finally creating a reaction video after 6 months of failing, the power of words have on us, and just overall appreciation for you! If you enjoyed todays episode be sure to support by following and liking the channel below for updates on upcoming bonus episodes  Instagram https://www.instagram.com/thelifeofhuggs/

91- Monday Blues

August 29, 2022 20:00 - 18 minutes - 12.7 MB

90 - Stay Scheduled

August 18, 2022 17:00 - 21 minutes - 14.9 MB

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89 - The Jester Paradox

August 09, 2022 09:00 - 27 minutes - 19 MB

Bit inebriated and I think i spoke about clowns. 

89 - The Jester Paradox

August 09, 2022 09:00 - 27 minutes - 19 MB

Bit inebriated and I think i spoke about clowns. 

Episode 89 - The Jester Paradox

August 09, 2022 09:00 - 27 minutes - 19 MB

Bit inebriated and I think i spoke about clowns. 

88 - Just Having a Good Moment

July 26, 2022 10:00 - 27 minutes - 18.9 MB

I intended to talk about a totally different topic but as i started spewing words out of my mouth i just felt so much differently and didn't want to revisit the sad garbage I have been dealing with this last few days. Enjoy Special congrats to all the participants from Team Torres at Pans this past weekend.  If you enjoyed todays episode be sure to support by following and liking the channel below for updates on upcoming bonus episodes Instagram https://www.instagram.com/thelifeofhuggs/ ...

88 - Just Having a Good Moment

July 26, 2022 10:00 - 27 minutes - 18.9 MB

I intended to talk about a totally different topic but as i started spewing words out of my mouth i just felt so much differently and didn't want to revisit the sad garbage I have been dealing with this last few days. Enjoy Special congrats to all the participants from Team Torres at Pans this past weekend.  If you enjoyed todays episode be sure to support by following and liking the channel below for updates on upcoming bonus episodes Instagram https://www.instagram.com/thelifeofhuggs/ ...

87 - Cody Owens The Texas Zombie

July 12, 2022 15:00 - 1 hour - 70.2 MB

After trying to get friend and Torres brown belt Cody Owens for over a year he is finally here! Join us as he shares a little of his life on being a surprise dad, mma fighter, and just overall great guy.  https://www.instagram.com/thetexaszombie/ If you enjoyed todays episode be sure to support by following and liking the channel below for updates on upcoming bonus episodes Instagram https://www.instagram.com/thelifeofhuggs/

86 - Knocking Things Out of Your Hands

July 06, 2022 16:00 - 43 minutes - 29.6 MB

I love self checkout, throwing up on the mats during jiujitsu, and just full on solo contrarian episode. If you enjoyed todays episode be sure to support by following and liking the channel below for updates on upcoming bonus episodes Instagram https://www.instagram.com/thelifeofhuggs/ Artwork by Jayckob Hernandez https://www.instagram.com/jayysdoodles

85 - Uncle Wiggly w/ Rob

June 28, 2022 17:00 - 1 hour - 61.8 MB

This is one of those podcasts that i literally had to cut parts out of. Maybe ill save all the offensive parts for a special episode of just me incriminating myself. Enjoy and please share Guest - https://www.instagram.com/robbbrod/ If you enjoyed todays episode be sure to support by following and liking the channel below for updates on upcoming bonus episodes Instagram https://www.instagram.com/thelifeofhuggs/

84 - The Mom Life w/ Elise and Lisa

June 07, 2022 13:00 - 1 hour - 63.8 MB

Despite all the things life has thrown at some of us, there's always that one person who manages to make it out of the struggle bus and rise above all intentions What was your life like growing up? Wanna share your story? 

83 - Ramblings of Thee Uninformed w/ Jordon

May 31, 2022 17:00 - 1 hour - 74.6 MB

We all have that one friend we just mesh well with, and or can do nothing with and its an enjoyable time. Well this nerd is ultimately my closest friend. I've been deployed with him, i've lost and earned money with him, and he is just "that dude"! Enjoy todays episode   If you enjoyed todays episode be sure to support by following and liking the channel below for updates on upcoming bonus episodes Instagram https://www.instagram.com/thelifeofhuggs/

83 - Ramblings of Thee Uninformed w/ Jordon

May 31, 2022 17:00 - 1 hour - 74.6 MB

We all have that one friend we just mesh well with, and or can do nothing with and its an enjoyable time. Well this nerd is ultimately my closest friend. I've been deployed with him, i've lost and earned money with him, and he is just "that dude"! Enjoy todays episode   If you enjoyed todays episode be sure to support by following and liking the channel below for updates on upcoming bonus episodes Instagram https://www.instagram.com/thelifeofhuggs/

82 - Getting to Know My Coaches w/ Mike & Steve

May 26, 2022 17:00 - 1 hour - 52.8 MB

Two black belts from Team Torres sit down and chit chat about life as a coach and owning a gym. If you would like to follow the athletes on this episode you may do so below Steve Portillo - https://www.instagram.com/chokeartist_bjj/ Mike Torres - https://www.instagram.com/torres_bjj/ Their JiuJitsu gym -  https://www.instagram.com/torresbrazilianjiujitsu/ If you enjoyed todays episode be sure to support by following and liking the channel below for updates on upcoming bonus episodes In...

81 - Post Jiujitsu Tournament w/Lisa

May 23, 2022 01:00 - 55 minutes - 38.1 MB

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80 - Prepping for IBJJF w/ Lisa and Hugo

May 20, 2022 15:00 - 35 minutes - 24.8 MB

Lisa has never competed and in 48 hours she will step onto the mats to face a competitor for the first time!  Special announcement at the end of the podcast! If you enjoyed todays episode be sure to support by following and liking the channel below for updates on upcoming bonus episodes Instagram https://www.instagram.com/thelifeofhuggs/ Artwork by Jayckob Hernandez https://www.instagram.com/jayysdoodles

79 - How To Turn 200$ Into 45 Cents Finance Edition

May 12, 2022 15:00 - 16 minutes - 11.5 MB

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Episode 78 - Why Do We Fall?

May 04, 2022 19:00 - 12 minutes - 8.54 MB

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Episode 77 - SOS

April 26, 2022 17:00 - 13 minutes - 9.46 MB

Just sad but feeling refreshed after this recording. I missed you all! If you enjoyed todays episode be sure to support by following and liking the channel below for updates on upcoming bonus episodes Instagram https://www.instagram.com/thelifeofhuggs/ Artwork by Jayckob Hernandez https://www.instagram.com/jayysdoodles

Episode 76 - The Day After Someone Armbars You in a Tournament

March 28, 2022 16:00 - 25 minutes - 17.7 MB

Sometimes it doesn't go our way. What do you do next? If you enjoyed todays episode be sure to support by following and liking the channel below for updates on upcoming bonus episodes Instagram https://www.instagram.com/thelifeofhuggs/ Artwork by Jayckob Hernandez https://www.instagram.com/jayysdoodles

Episode 75 - The Dream of Life

March 08, 2022 20:00 - 25 minutes - 17.4 MB

What would your life look like if you could have any outcome you wanted for yourself? If you enjoyed todays episode be sure to support by following and liking the channel below for updates on upcoming bonus episodes Instagram https://www.instagram.com/thelifeofhuggs/ Artwork by Jayckob Hernandez https://www.instagram.com/jayysdoodles

Episode 74 - Don't Give Up

March 01, 2022 16:00 - 26 minutes - 18.1 MB

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Episode 73 - Life Lows, Jiujitsu, and Crypto

February 01, 2022 17:00 - 36 minutes - 24.9 MB

I am going to baseball bat choke the world this week!  Life's kicking my butt lately and I apologize for last weeks absence  If you enjoyed todays episode be sure to support by following and liking the channel below for updates on upcoming bonus episodes Instagram https://www.instagram.com/thelifeofhuggs/ Artwork by Jayckob Hernandez https://www.instagram.com/jayysdoodles

Episode 72 - Major Depression Disorder

January 18, 2022 16:00 - 14 minutes - 10.2 MB

How doing burpees helped me get off the floor. I also got promoted today so that's kind of cool. If you enjoyed todays episode be sure to support by following and liking the channel below for updates on upcoming bonus episodes Instagram https://www.instagram.com/thelifeofhuggs/ Artwork by Jayckob Hernandez https://www.instagram.com/jayysdoodles

Episode 72 - Major Depression Disorder

January 18, 2022 16:00 - 14 minutes - 10.2 MB

How doing burpees helped me get off the floor. I also got promoted today so that's kind of cool. If you enjoyed todays episode be sure to support by following and liking the channel below for updates on upcoming bonus episodes Instagram https://www.instagram.com/thelifeofhuggs/ Artwork by Jayckob Hernandez https://www.instagram.com/jayysdoodles

Episode 71 - Tuesday Tangent

January 11, 2022 17:00 - 13 minutes - 9.64 MB

Some of us love having an excuse not to do something and when I was sick this past weekend I was no different. (spoiler alert I had to bust out the pink 15lb kettlebell) If you enjoyed todays episode be sure to support by following and liking the channel below for updates on upcoming bonus episodes Instagram https://www.instagram.com/thelifeofhuggs/ Artwork by Jayckob Hernandez https://www.instagram.com/jayysdoodles

Episode 70 - First Podcast of 2022!!

January 03, 2022 22:00 - 12 minutes - 8.66 MB

I understand this is a shorter episode but stay tuned for more content on the regular starting next week! Setting some high goals this year for myself and I hope you all will too. Some of my claims might sound outlandish but I am stating them and hustling every day till I get there! We will revisit this episode at the end of the year and see how I did.  If you have considered investing and want to start today, use my link down below https://join.robinhood.com/hugov329 If you enjoyed toda...

Episode 69 - 2022 Time To Invest

December 28, 2021 15:00 - 20 minutes - 13.9 MB

Short and sweet episode slightly outlining 2022 and what I plan on doing. Don't stop buying the dip Mangi's! https://join.robinhood.com/hugov329  If you would like to start investing use my link above for a free stock valued up to 200$ If you enjoyed todays episode be sure to support by following and liking the channel below for updates on upcoming bonus episodes Instagram https://www.instagram.com/thelifeofhuggs/ Artwork by Jayckob Hernandez https://www.instagram.com/jayysdoodles

Episode 69 - 2022 Time To Invest

December 28, 2021 15:00 - 20 minutes - 13.9 MB

Short and sweet episode slightly outlining 2022 and what I plan on doing. Don't stop buying the dip Mangi's! https://join.robinhood.com/hugov329  If you would like to start investing use my link above for a free stock valued up to 200$ If you enjoyed todays episode be sure to support by following and liking the channel below for updates on upcoming bonus episodes Instagram https://www.instagram.com/thelifeofhuggs/ Artwork by Jayckob Hernandez https://www.instagram.com/jayysdoodles

Episode 68 - Boot Camp Stories w/ Jordon Jeter

December 21, 2021 11:00 - 1 hour - 66.7 MB

My good and long time friend is on the pod! I can talk to this guy about anything and everything and trust me, we did. Do you have performance anxiety during urinalysis testing as well? I intended to talk about a lot more but time was cut short and to be honest we barely made it out of boot camp stories. He will return.  If you enjoyed todays episode be sure to support by following and liking the channel below for updates on upcoming bonus episodes Instagram https://www.instagram.com/thel...

Episode 68 - Boot Camp Stories w/ Jordon Jeter

December 21, 2021 11:00 - 1 hour - 66.7 MB

My good and long time friend is on the pod! I can talk to this guy about anything and everything and trust me, we did. Do you have performance anxiety during urinalysis testing as well? I intended to talk about a lot more but time was cut short and to be honest we barely made it out of boot camp stories. He will return.  If you enjoyed todays episode be sure to support by following and liking the channel below for updates on upcoming bonus episodes Instagram https://www.instagram.com/thel...

Episode 67 - Waking Up 365 Times a Year W/ Lisa

December 14, 2021 15:00 - 56 minutes - 38.7 MB

The grind of life eats at everyone after a while, but if you build solid discipline and are use to doing things a certain way the bad days aren't as difficult (still always suck though). Also Invest you Mongrels! Here's my link and if you don't wanna give me money then just don't use it and start investing but just start (but use my link) https://join.robinhood.com/hugov329 Get up to $200.  1-in-100 gets a value of at least $20; 1-in-1000 gets at least $50. You can get up to $500 in a ye...

Episode 66 - Lisa Sat In

December 07, 2021 10:00 - 47 minutes - 32.6 MB

I had a lot planned out on paper for this episode but then randomly Lisa just hopped on the mic and we just talked on the Marvel Cinematic Universe,  furniture building,  and explosive farts.  If you enjoyed todays episode be sure to support by following and liking the channel below for updates on upcoming bonus episodes Instagram https://www.instagram.com/thelifeofhuggs/ Artwork by Jayckob Hernandez https://www.instagram.com/jayysdoodles

Episode 65 - Mike Torres : Army Vet Jiujitsu Black Belt Gym Owner

December 03, 2021 22:00 - 1 hour - 64.2 MB

I got to sit down with my Jiujitsu coach and gym owner of Torres Jiujitsu.  Was very enjoyable learning some of the stories that molded his life.  https://www.instagram.com/torres_bjj/ https://www.instagram.com/torresbrazilianjiujitsu/ If you enjoyed todays episode be sure to support by following and liking the channel below for updates on upcoming bonus episodes Instagram https://www.instagram.com/thelifeofhuggs/ Artwork by Jayckob Hernandez https://www.instagram.com/jayysdoodles

Episode 64 - Start Investing in Your Growth

November 30, 2021 14:00 - 20 minutes - 14.4 MB

The most applicable piece of advice ive ever received was " just keep showing up". If you keep consistently doing something every day the growth will be undeniable. That goes with Jiujitsu, Stock Market investing, making your bed, etc.  Just start and dont stop. If you enjoyed todays episode be sure to support by following and liking the channel below for updates on upcoming bonus episodes Instagram https://www.instagram.com/thelifeofhuggs/ Artwork by Jayckob Hernandez https://www.insta...

Episode 63 - Tipsy Pod

November 27, 2021 14:00 - 1 hour - 46.9 MB

Thanksgiving has come and gone and my wife wanted to be on the pod so we recorded just random answers to questions and had a few drinks. Enjoy If you enjoyed todays episode be sure to support by following and liking the channel below for updates on upcoming bonus episodes Instagram https://www.instagram.com/thelifeofhuggs/ Artwork by Jayckob Hernandez https://www.instagram.com/jayysdoodles

Episode 62 - Almost Turkey Day

November 23, 2021 10:00 - 26 minutes - 18.6 MB

Look I don't remember a word of what I said on this episode because i was feeling overwhelmed over recording another mediocre episode. ENJOY If you enjoyed todays episode be sure to support by following and liking the channel below for updates on upcoming bonus episodes Instagram https://www.instagram.com/thelifeofhuggs/ Artwork by Jayckob Hernandez https://www.instagram.com/jayysdoodles

Episode 61 - Benjamin a Flooring Crypto Man

November 18, 2021 10:00 - 1 hour - 48.8 MB

Got the chance to sit down with a good friend of mine who i talk to on the daily and harass over religion and crypto. Enjoy the episode. If you enjoyed todays episode be sure to support by following and liking the channel below for updates on upcoming bonus episodes Instagram https://www.instagram.com/thelifeofhuggs/ Artwork by Jayckob Hernandez https://www.instagram.com/jayysdoodles

Episode 60 -Seattle to Texas in 44 Hours

November 16, 2021 10:00 - 23 minutes - 15.9 MB

Jiutjitsu Worlds , driving 40 hours in 48 hours. and just little updates. enjoy If you enjoyed todays episode be sure to support by following and liking the channel below for updates on upcoming bonus episodes Instagram https://www.instagram.com/thelifeofhuggs/ Artwork by Jayckob Hernandez https://www.instagram.com/jayysdoodles