Living Strong Adventures

In today’s Living Strong Adventures podcast, I reflect on Brianna Wiest’s powerful book The Mountain Is You and how it intertwines with the concept of extreme ownership from Jocko Willink and Leif Babin’s Extreme Ownership . As I work through my recovery from my first hip replacement and prepare for the second, I share how embracing the mountain within ourselves is key to progress. Join me as I ex...

In today’s Living Strong Adventures podcast, Peter Liciaga reflects on the challenge of patience when results exceed expectations. After his first successful hip surgery, Peter talks about wanting to speed up his second procedure, only to be reminded of the importance of allowing time for proper healing. He delves into the power of trusting the process, even when things are going well, and why pat...

In today’s episode of Living Strong Adventures , I reflect on the power of embracing the long road of recovery, whether physical, emotional, or spiritual. Fresh from my own hip surgery recovery, I explore how recovery isn’t a detour but a crucial step in our journey toward strength and wisdom. Join me as I share my insights on patience, resilience, and purpose, and how the warrior's mindset is bui...

In today’s Living Strong Adventures reflection, we explore the power of scars—both physical and emotional. Drawing from my life experiences growing up in the Bronx, my recent hip replacement, and the battles we face, I reflect on how scars are not just signs of pain but proof of survival. Scars remind us of our resilience, the lessons learned, and the strength we gain through adversity. Join me as...

In this episode of Living Strong Adventures , Peter Liciaga reflects on the power of a warrior’s mindset. He shares wisdom from six decades of life experience, discussing the importance of standing firm in your core values, living in the moment, and staying strong physically, mentally, and spiritually. With music from his Epic Living Strong Warriors playlist in the background, this episode is for...

As we age, balancing risk and reward becomes an essential part of making life decisions. In today’s episode, I reflect on this dynamic from the perspective of a 63-year-old recovering from hip surgery and preparing for the future. Whether you're navigating health, family, or career choices, understanding this balance is key to living a strong and fulfilled life. Tune in to explore how these decisi...

In today's Living Strong Adventures reflection, Peter Liciaga dives into the value of making mistakes and how fear can hold us back from living fully. Drawing from his personal journey and past experiences, he explores the lessons learned from failure and how embracing mistakes helps us grow stronger and wiser. Peter shares insights on overcoming fear and the importance of taking ownership of our...

In today’s Living Strong Adventures podcast, I dive deep into the transformative power of journaling. From my early days of doodling and writing words that caught my attention to my current practice of daily reflections, I explore how journaling has shaped my mental, emotional, and spiritual health. I also reflect on the value of sharing these thoughts with others and the unique impact of hearing...

In this heartfelt episode of Living Strong Adventures , Peter Liciaga reflects on the concept of being the "Point Man" in his family. Drawing from Steve Farrar's Point Man and Jocko Willink's Extreme Ownership , Peter shares how leading from the front means taking full responsibility and empowering others to lead as well. Join Peter as he explores the balance between ego and humility, and why true...

In this episode of the Living Strong Adventures podcast, I reflect on the balance between confidence and humility in life. As a professional actor, teacher, and martial artist, I rely on my ego to push forward but have learned that true growth comes from softening that ego and staying open to learning. Join me as I explore the dichotomy of the ego and how it impacts our journey toward self-awarene...

In today’s episode of Living Strong Adventures , we reflect on a powerful week of lessons, momentum, and gratitude. Join me, Peter Liciaga, as we explore the importance of celebrating successes—both big and small—and how staying on track, staying grateful, and moving forward can empower us as we evolve through life’s challenges, especially for those of us 50 and older. Tune in to discover how we c...

In today’s early morning reflection, Peter Liciaga, host of Living Strong Adventures, explores the power of celebrating both successes and lessons learned throughout the week. Drawing on experiences from his return to the karate school, Peter shares insights on staying on track, the importance of course correction, and helping families find empowering solutions. Tune in for an inspiring reflection...

In this episode of Living Strong Adventures, I dive into the power of gratitude and the active strength that’s fueling my post-surgery recovery. Now, 10 days after hip surgery, I share insights on returning to work, reconnecting with families, and feeling stronger both mentally and physically. Join me as I explore the living concepts that are guiding my journey forward, and hear how these principl...

In today’s Living Strong Adventures episode, Peter Liciaga shares his journey of moving forward after hip surgery, celebrating his empowering return to Action Karate Mount Laurel. He reflects on meaningful conversations with students and parents about living strong, overcoming life’s challenges, and maintaining a gratitude mindset. Tune in to this inspiring message about progress, empowerment, and...

In today’s episode of Living Strong Adventures , Peter Liciaga reflects on the power of gratitude during recovery. As he returns to his karate school post-hip surgery, Peter shares insights on healing, resilience, and appreciating life’s small moments. Drawing inspiration from authors like John Ortberg, he explores the mindset of gratitude and how it helps us navigate life’s challenges. Tune in to...

In this episode of Living Strong Adventures , Peter Liciaga reflects on the significance of Wednesday as a 'Mountain Top' moment in the week. Join Peter as he shares insights on resilience, goal-setting, and the empowering view from the summit of life's challenges. With reflections from his personal journey, this episode is about pushing through obstacles and embracing the path ahead. Tune in and...

Join me, Peter Liciaga, in this early morning reflection where I share a powerful perspective on Wednesdays as the ‘mountain top’ of our week. Learn how to embrace midweek as a time to reflect on your progress, gain clarity for the road ahead, and find strength to carry through the rest of the week. Tune in to Living Strong Adventures for insights, inspiration, and the journey to living strong. Fo...

In today’s episode of Living Strong Adventures , Peter Liciaga dives into the importance of self-talk and filtering negativity from both strangers and loved ones. He shares his personal strategies for staying focused and disciplined, even when negative thoughts and comments arise. Drawing on scientific insights from books like The Upside of Stress and Be Useful , Peter explores how the reticular a...

In this episode of Living Strong Adventures, I reflect on my evolving recovery journey post-hip replacement surgery. From struggling with the loss of my physical abilities to finding renewal and empowerment, I share insights on reclaiming strength—both physically and mentally. Join me as I dive deep into the lessons I’ve learned from ten years of challenges, the books that guided me through, and h...