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Life Almost Without Me

118 episodes - English - Latest episode: 11 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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Episode 59 - Steve Portillo a Black Belt

November 11, 2021 11:00 - 1 hour - 66.5 MB

Today I got the chance to sit down with Jiujitsu and Air Force veteran Steve Portillo, one of my coaches. Enjoy 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

Episode 58 - Breaking Point

November 09, 2021 13:00 - 27 minutes - 18.8 MB

We all have those days where we fall short of our vision of stoicness. I wasn't going to post this but i feel transparency is just as important for the podcast and I was having a really bad day. 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 57 - Self Fulfilling Prophecies

November 04, 2021 09:00 - 28 minutes - 19.9 MB

Interview recording fell through so you get me on another solo cast this Thursday. 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 www.LifeAlmostWithoutMe.com 

Episode 57 - Self Fulfilling Prophecies

November 04, 2021 09:00 - 28 minutes - 19.9 MB

Interview recording fell through so you get me on another solo cast this Thursday. 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 www.LifeAlmostWithoutMe.com 

Episode 56 - I Guess Sad Finance?

November 02, 2021 09:00 - 44 minutes - 30.6 MB

Two different recordings in this one. Thanks for sticking with me. Go over finance and overall feeling low. Emotional finance haha 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 56 - I Guess Sad Finance?

November 02, 2021 09:00 - 44 minutes - 30.6 MB

Two different recordings in this one. Thanks for sticking with me. Go over finance and overall feeling low. Emotional finance haha 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 55 - Lisa an Educator/White Belt

October 28, 2021 09:00 - 1 hour - 53.8 MB

Interviewing Lisa (wifey) on the beginning of her Jiujitsu journey, the day i was admitted to the psych ward (4th time), and all an all my favorite episode. Enjoy it and be sure to look forward to the new Life Almost Without Me merch coming soon!! If you enjoyed todays episode be sure to support by following and liking the channels below for updates on upcoming bonus episodes Instagram https://www.instagram.com/thelifeofhuggs/ Artwork by Jayckob Hernandez https://www.instagram.com/jayys...

Episode 54 - Invest In Yourself (Shiba Inu)

October 26, 2021 10:00 - 20 minutes - 14.1 MB

The podcast continues to grow and its incredibly exciting to me to see it all play out. Don't be afraid to invest in yourself. Figure out what you want in life and just start making it happen.  I'd never believe i would be in this spot in my life and its like all my dreams are coming to fruition because i just kept working on it. I want that for you all as well. See you Thursday morning! If you enjoyed todays episode be sure to support by following and liking the channel below for updates o...

Episode 53 - Start Now Nerds

October 19, 2021 09:00 - 57 minutes - 39.4 MB

I go over flying to Boston  and hanging out with my family ,which was beautiful, and the rest of the podcast is me ranting about actually trying to do the things you want in life. There's roughly 75 days left in the year, don't wait till new years eve to start growing. Start now, become a practitioner. 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/

Episode 53 - Start Now Nerds

October 19, 2021 09:00 - 57 minutes - 39.4 MB

I go over flying to Boston  and hanging out with my family ,which was beautiful, and the rest of the podcast is me ranting about actually trying to do the things you want in life. There's roughly 75 days left in the year, don't wait till new years eve to start growing. Start now, become a practitioner. 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/

Episode 52 - Self Therapy

October 12, 2021 05:00 - 29 minutes - 20.3 MB

Im heading to Boston for a few days on vacation. Im not prepared for the trip or this episode. Enjoy today's podcast and be sure to support by following and liking the channels below. My Instagram https://www.instagram.com/thelifeofhuggs/ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/hugo.viteri/

Episode 51 - I Forgive You

October 05, 2021 08:00 - 33 minutes - 23.2 MB

Sometimes in life we harbor things within ourselves and expect the other person to change. However its YOU who has to move on from it and make the change. They might go to bed guilt free and that's not on you. 

Episode 50 - Sober October and Challenged by a Brown Belt!

September 30, 2021 04:00 - 23 minutes - 16.4 MB

Sober October is upon us, join me in the challenge set out by comedians that have no idea i even exist! Also a weaselly brown belts been talking mad smack about being beaten by me in 2011 and has issued a challenge! Enjoy the bonus episode this week! Enjoy today's podcast and be sure to support by following and liking the channels below. My Instagram https://www.instagram.com/thelifeofhuggs/ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/hugo.viteri/

Episode 49 - The Episode i Rerecorded 8 times

September 28, 2021 14:00 - 20 minutes - 14.3 MB

Shout out to Cody Owens for leaving a nice comment and be sure to give his podcast "Breaking the Cycle " a listen to. Mans got a voice for radio! https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/breaking-the-cycle/id1345040476 I recorded this episode multiple times to say the least. I started over and over because i didn't like the topics i was speaking on and to be honest i don't really like this episodes overall flow. Ill do better every episode from here on out to plan it out better. Sober Octobe...

Episode 48 - I Think i Found Happy

September 22, 2021 13:00 - 27 minutes - 19.1 MB

Over the last few years i've spent the majority of the time just working on myself, going to therapy, exercising, taking pills, I have quit many times and started over and after all of this, i feel like im happy lately. Enjoy today's podcast and be sure to support by following and liking the channels below. My Instagram https://www.instagram.com/thelifeofhuggs/ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/hugo.viteri/ Artwork by Jayckob Hernandez https://www.instagram.com/jayysdoodles

Episode 47 - Jiujitsu Comp and Mushrooms

September 14, 2021 14:00 - 19 minutes - 13.4 MB

Over the weekend i competed in my first tournament in over a decade. Also this the second "drugs' with Huggs" segment! Enjoy and look out for next Tuesdays episode! Enjoy today's podcast and be sure to support by following and liking the channels below. My Instagram https://www.instagram.com/thelifeofhuggs/ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/hugo.viteri/ Artwork by Jayckob Hernandez https://www.instagram.com/jayysdoodles

Episode 46 - Trading Taco Bell for Weed

September 07, 2021 12:00 - 24 minutes - 16.5 MB

The first drugs with Hugs segment! Next year marks my one year anniversary of doing this podcast! We did it!  Tune in for a special episode next week. Enjoy today's podcast and be sure to support by following and liking the channels below. My Instagram https://www.instagram.com/thelifeofhuggs/ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/hugo.viteri/ Artwork by Jayckob Hernandez https://www.instagram.com/jayysdoodles

Episode 45 - We GET to Live

August 31, 2021 11:00 - 13 minutes - 9.31 MB

Todays episode of yelling into the Ether includes talks about Jiujitsu, a visiting blue belt wrote into the podcast, accepting compliments, and lovely Mondays!  Enjoy today's podcast and be sure to support by following and liking the channels below. My Instagram https://www.instagram.com/thelifeofhuggs/ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/hugo.viteri/ Artwork by Jayckob Hernandez https://www.instagram.com/jayysdoodles

Episode 44 - 130 Days Left

August 24, 2021 12:00 - 28 minutes - 19.6 MB

If I'm being honest, after listening to this episode i really just rambled about crackheads outdoing my motivation. Enjoy today's podcast and be sure to support by following and liking the channels below. My Instagram https://www.instagram.com/thelifeofhuggs/ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/hugo.viteri/ Artwork by Jayckob Hernandez https://www.instagram.com/jayysdoodles

Episode 43 - My Elephant In the Room

August 17, 2021 15:00 - 20 minutes - 14.4 MB

I keep wanting to talk about why i started training MMA back in 2009, I was the victim of rape in the middle of a deployment in Iraq. When I first started training it was simply to learn to better defend myself , followed by years of therapy to unpack the mental trauma of it all.  I'm finally able to talk about it like this and this is the beginning of that story. Thanks for listening and ill see you all next Tuesday. Enjoy today's podcast and be sure to support by following and liking the ...

Episode 42 - I'm Back and Where I've Been

August 10, 2021 09:00 - 20 minutes - 13.8 MB

 Talking about where the hell I've been the last few months, jiujitsu, ego, and how @reddy_vinit ‘s Shin is stronger than my damn knee. Enjoy today's podcast and be sure to support by following and liking the channels below. My Instagram https://www.instagram.com/thelifeofhuggs/ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/hugo.viteri/ Artwork by Jayckob Hernandez https://www.instagram.com/jayysdoodles  

Episode 41 - Guess I'm Sad AGAIN

June 01, 2021 09:00 - 26 minutes - 18.5 MB

Happy Memorial Day! Also i cant shake the sad feeling lately. Thanks for those who reached out last week, the podcast will continue as scheduled 

Episode 40 - Bruises

May 18, 2021 09:00 - 17 minutes - 12.3 MB

Enjoy today's podcast and be sure to support by following and liking the channels below. My Instagram https://www.instagram.com/thelifeofhuggs/

Episode 39 - Insecure Episode

May 11, 2021 04:00 - 18 minutes - 12.5 MB

Coming up for a title after recording the cast makes me want to record a fresh episode.  Enjoy today's podcast and be sure to support by following and liking the channels below. My Instagram https://www.instagram.com/thelifeofhuggs/ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/hugo.viteri/

Episode 38 - Life Isn't Pain

May 04, 2021 09:00 - 25 minutes - 17.5 MB

Enjoy today's podcast and be sure to support by following and liking the channels below. My Instagram https://www.instagram.com/thelifeofhuggs/ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/hugo.viteri/ / Artwork by Jayckob Hernandez  https://www.instagram.com/jayysdoodles

Episode 37 - Ego

April 27, 2021 09:00 - 20 minutes - 13.8 MB

Doing jiu jitsu recently has taught me to get my ego in check. Just tap and start over. 

Episode 37 - Ego

April 27, 2021 09:00 - 20 minutes - 13.8 MB

Doing jiu jitsu recently has taught me to get my ego in check. Just tap and start over. 

Episode 36 - Jiu-Jitsu Has Taken Over Me

April 20, 2021 04:00 - 20 minutes - 14.1 MB

Today I discuss the forgotten passion of mine and briefly touch why I went into mixed martial arts. After a nine year hiatus I decided to join a Jiu-Jitsu gym by me and its been a wonderful eight days to say the least. Also a fourteen year old smashed me at the gym! Enjoy today's podcast and be sure to support by following and liking the channels below. My Instagram https://www.instagram.com/thelifeofhuggs/ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/hugo.viteri/ Artwork by Jayckob Hernandez ...

Episode 35 - Suicide Ideations

April 13, 2021 03:00 - 21 minutes - 15.1 MB

We all have that friend that is a bit lower,down in the dumps than most of us. sometimes all it takes is reaching out.  Enjoy today's podcast and be sure to support by following and liking the channels below. My Instagram https://www.instagram.com/thelifeofhuggs/ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/hugo.viteri/ Artwork by Jayckob Hernandez  https://www.instagram.com/jayysdoodles/

Episode 34 - My Son Stole the Mic

April 06, 2021 01:00 - 10 minutes - 7.01 MB

Hey everyone, so my son stayed home today with me instead of going to school so the podcast is very lighthearted and not really related to personal health. Back to normal next episode 

Episode 33 - Zombies, Crypto, Emptiness

March 30, 2021 01:00 - 29 minutes - 20.4 MB

I am pretty sure i just rambled about wanting to argue with people and the collapse of the dollar. Enjoy today's podcast and be sure to support by following and liking the channels below. My Instagram https://www.instagram.com/thelifeofhuggs/ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/hugo.viteri/

Episode 33 - Zombies, Crypto, Emptiness

March 30, 2021 01:00 - 29 minutes - 20.4 MB

I am pretty sure i just rambled about wanting to argue with people and the collapse of the dollar. Enjoy today's podcast and be sure to support by following and liking the channels below. My Instagram https://www.instagram.com/thelifeofhuggs/ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/hugo.viteri/

Episode 32 - The Pandy Caught Up To Me

March 23, 2021 02:00 - 18 minutes - 12.8 MB

Going on two weeks of labored breathing but that's not stopping me from chit chatting with the 37 countries that listen in weekly! Shoutout Ireland for binge watching recently. Enjoy today's podcast and be sure to support by following and liking the channels below. My Instagram https://www.instagram.com/thelifeofhuggs/ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/hugo.viteri Artwork by Jayckob Hernandez  https://www.instagram.com/jayysdoodles/

Episode 31 - Talking To Myself

March 16, 2021 00:00 - 24 minutes - 17.2 MB

I need a Co host to riff off of more often than not so i brought in Mr Mangi in the plush! Jerk face stole my chair though Enjoy today's podcast and be sure to support by following and liking the channels below.  My Instagram https://www.instagram.com/thelifeofhuggs/ Artwork by Jayckob Hernandez  https://www.instagram.com/jayysdoodles/

Episode 30 - Lisa Viteri PT. 2

March 09, 2021 03:00 - 23 minutes - 16.4 MB

Todays episode we have back on fan favorite and my wife, Lisa Viteri! Enjoy today's podcast and be sure to support by following and liking the channels below. My Instagram https://www.instagram.com/thelifeofhuggs/ Artwork by Jayckob Hernandez  https://www.instagram.com/jayysdoodles/

Episode 29 - My Therapist Broke Up With Me

March 01, 2021 21:00 - 31 minutes - 21.4 MB

What was suppose to be ten sessions has turned into five years of therapy and it is time for this birdie to fly! Enjoy today's podcast and be sure to support by following and liking the channels below. My Instagram https://www.instagram.com/thelifeofhuggs/ Artwork by Jayckob Hernandez  https://www.instagram.com/jayysdoodles/

Episode 28 - Texas Freeze/Flood

February 23, 2021 03:00 - 9 minutes - 6.41 MB

Sorry I haven't posted in a week but here is a short update on that.  Enjoy today's podcast and be sure to support by following and liking the channels below.  My Instagram https://www.instagram.com/thelifeofhuggs/ Artwork by Jayckob Hernandez  https://www.instagram.com/jayysdoodles/

Episode 27 - Prepping for David Goggins Challenge

February 12, 2021 01:00 - 19 minutes - 13.2 MB

I do not enjoy running. Cardio is always the bane of my existence. Next month ill be doing the Goggins Challenge which consists of doing 4 miles every 4 hours for 48 hours. We are capable of so much more than we give ourselves credit. Join me in proving to yourself what we can achieve.   Enjoy todays Podcast and be sure to support by following and liking the channels below.   My Instagram https://www.instagram.com/thelifeofhuggs/ Artwork by Jayckob Hernandez  https://www.instagram.com/ja...

Episode 26 - Admitting Myself To The Psych Ward

February 09, 2021 10:00 - 30 minutes - 20.9 MB

Apparently I messed up and instead of a video this time you just see a wonderful still of me.  2017 I experienced a mania or something and my fiancé drove me to the hospital after trying to jump out into traffic ,among other events that transpired.  Constant growth is all I aspire to do these days when I look back and see how volatile and sick I had become. Enjoy todays Podcast and be sure to support by following and liking the channels below.   My Instagram https://www.instagram.com/thel...

Episode 25 - More Bootcamp Stories

February 04, 2021 23:00 - 23 minutes - 16.4 MB

My roommate leaves for Navy Bootcamp today so i have some stories relating to that on todays episode Description My Instagram https://www.instagram.com/thelifeofhuggs/ Artwork by Jayckob Hernandez  https://www.instagram.com/jayysdoodles/

Episode 24 - My First Podcast Gift

February 02, 2021 00:00 - 13 minutes - 9.62 MB

My Instagram https://www.instagram.com/thelifeofhuggs/ Artwork by Jayckob Hernandez  https://www.instagram.com/jayysdoodles/

Episode 23 - Bullying The Bully

January 28, 2021 22:00 - 28 minutes - 19.9 MB

  My Instagram https://www.instagram.com/thelifeofhuggs/ Artwork by Jayckob Hernandez (@jayysdoodles) Who doesn't love a good fight? Boys will be boys? I would never imagine myself the bully in any scenario, however I found myself in that same situation. Grow from your mistakes, start by being accountable to them. See you all Monday 30 Countries!!! Thank you to all! 

Episode 22 - Five Steps To Cheer The Hell Up

January 25, 2021 19:00 - 29 minutes - 20.5 MB

My Instagram https://www.instagram.com/thelifeofhuggs/ Artwork by Jayckob Hernandez  Jayckob Hernandez (@jayysdoodles) Show notes  *342 Days left in the year!  *5 tentative ways to make your day better by an idiot *Invest in yourself

Episode 21 - Another 346 Days Left

January 21, 2021 21:00 - 24 minutes - 16.9 MB

My Instagram https://www.instagram.com/thelifeofhuggs/ Artwork by Jayckob Hernandez  https://www.instagram.com/jayysdoodles/ Show Notes *346 days left in the year. You can become anything you want.  *Suicide notes, the many many versions of them made * The pain, life is a struggle, life is pain, life is a means to an end.  * The echo chamber of, “I'll never find something ,or someone, all of them are the same”, it's all bullshit and you know it. I don't have enough time? Please! Time is th...

Episode 20 - Little Wins

January 19, 2021 00:00 - 35 minutes - 24.6 MB

We did it! 26 countries and finally have reached all continents! Shout out to Latvia and Australia for joining the Mango Slices.  My Instagram https://www.instagram.com/thelifeofhuggs/ Artwork by  Jayckob Hernandez (@jayysdoodles)

Episode 19 - The First Twofer

January 14, 2021 01:00 - 29 minutes - 20 MB

No way I was going to leave this week with Tuesdays episode the way I did. I had a bit of a low day and couldn't shake that feeling but I'm back. Starting this week from here on out there's two episodes per week! Artwork by Jayckob Hernandez  https://www.instagram.com/jayysdoodles/ Follow me, Hugo Viteri  https://www.instagram.com/LifeofHuggs/

Episode 18 - Borderline

January 11, 2021 16:00 - 18 minutes - 13.1 MB

This feeling will pass like it has hundreds of times before but until then this is my life again Be sure to follow the podcast artist at https://www.instagram.com/jayysdoodles/ 

Episode 17 - New Year Same Drama

January 05, 2021 01:00 - 26 minutes - 18.1 MB

Family drama ensues around the holidays, Crypto is skyrocketing, and Jordon has challenged me to see who can make the most in the stock market this year. Well Challenge Accepted, Blue Falcon.

Episode 16 - 2020 Is Over

December 29, 2020 05:00 - 15 minutes - 10.7 MB

Its all come to an end! Excited for a new year around the sun!

Episode - 15 On Brand Holiday Blues

December 22, 2020 07:00 - 20 minutes - 14.1 MB

Started making money until i started frequenting a subreddit called r/wallstreetbets and now i make a little more. Also has nothing to do with this episode