From Pediatrician to Author: Dr. Lucio Pascua’s Creative Awakening

About this episode

Dr. Lucio Pascua shares his journey from pediatrician to author, discussing creativity and storytelling.

In this episode of Label Free, host Deanna Radulescu welcomes Dr. Lucio Pascua—physician, author, and passionate creative—joining us from the stunning island of Oahu, Hawaii. Dr. Lucio shares his inspiring journey from practicing pediatrician to published author, revealing how his love for writing first took shape during graduate school and evolved into a compelling trilogy of fiction. He opens up about his daily journaling practice, which fuels his creativity and serves as the foundation for his storytelling. Beyond writing, Dr. Lucio also shares his passion for cooking, constantly challenging himself to explore new recipes and embrace creativity in every aspect of his life. His first two books, Koan: Part One and Part Two, dive into thought-provoking themes of existence, the balance between good and evil, and the possibility of redemption. Through his work, he encourages others to tap into their creativity, trust their voice, and bring their ideas to life. To connect with Dr. Lucio Pascua and support his work, follow him on Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook at @LucioPascuaAuthor. His books are available on Amazon, and you can learn more at LucioPascuaAuthor.com. Tune in for an…

People in this episode

Host: Deanna Radulescu

Guest: Dr Lucio Pascua

Topics covered

• pediatrics
• writing
• creativity
• cooking
• storytelling

Keywords

• inspiration
• trilogy
• journaling
• existence
• redemption

Mentioned in this episode

Products: Koan: Part One, Koan: Part Two

Books & works: Koan: Part One

Places: Oahu, Hawaii

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