The 3 Mantras Podcast

What if the life you want is waiting on the other side of one comfortable first step that everyone misses?     In this episode of The Three Mantras Podcast , I share the mindset that’s helped me create new opportunities—from returning to stand-up comedy to pursuing bigger dreams. Whether you want a new relationship, a better job, improved health, or a more fulfilling life, I’ll show you the simple...

You don’t escape your life.  You learn to see it from above while you’re in it.  This week’s episode of The Three Mantras Podcast is about dealing with people, places, things, and situations that annoy us — without letting them take us out of our peace.  Through meditation, awareness, and The Three Mantras, we look at how to stay in the moment without getting lost in it.   When we stop trying to c...

This week on The Three Mantras Podcast, Paul explores one of the most powerful ideas in personal growth and spirituality: The Lawns of Heaven. What if the key to peace isn't changing your life—but changing where you're viewing it from? Imagine being able to rise above the drama, stress, uncertainty, and emotional reactions of everyday life and look down on your experiences from a higher...

Imagine rising 10,000 feet above your worries, relationships, successes, failures, fears, and ambitions. From that perspective, the drama begins to shrink and a deeper wisdom emerges. You start to see that every experience, every relationship, every setback, and every victory is part of a much larger unfolding. On this episode of The Three Mantras Podcast, Paul explores the idea of becoming the ob...

In this week's episode of The Three Mantras Podcast, I sat down with a young guy who wanted to know the secret to getting the beautiful woman he's been dreaming about. Like most people in modern dating, he was focused on what he could do to get her, impress her, or convince her. But what if that's exactly the wrong approach? If you're frustrated with dating, relationships, or l...

What if the fastest way to get what you want is to help someone else get what they want first? In this episode of The Three Mantras Podcast, I explore one of the most powerful lessons I've learned in life: if you're looking for a boyfriend, girlfriend, relationship, opportunity, friendship, success, or even peace of mind, stop focusing on getting it for yourself and start helping someone...

Most people don’t actually trust life. They trust fear. In this episode of The Three Mantras Podcast, Joe and Younger Paul break down why we constantly assume the worst… and how one simple mantra can completely change the way we experience life. “This situation will work out better than I can imagine.” The problem isn’t reality. The problem is the story we tell ourselves before reality even unfold...

This week on the Three Mantras Podcast, Paul Hughes explores a hard truth: We say we want peace… but we’re addicted to stimulation. Phones. Drama. Noise. Validation. Chaos. In this episode, Paul breaks down why quiet can feel uncomfortable, how modern life keeps us overstimulated, and what A Course in Miracles calls “the laws of chaos.” Along the way, he shares stories from Joe, thoughts on sereni...

On this week’s Three Mantras Podcast, we talk about “The Illusion of Arrival.” That quiet belief most of us carry: “One day, when I finally get the money, the success, the relationship, the validation… everything inside me will finally click into place.” But what happens when it doesn’t? What happens when you achieve the thing you thought would save you… and you still feel restless, anxious, or in...

What if the problem isn’t that life isn’t working… but that you don’t trust it yet? In this episode of the Three Mantras Podcast, we go deeper into the idea of positivity—not just seeing the world differently, but understanding why it’s so hard to trust that things will actually work out. Most people don’t struggle with wanting a better life… they struggle with believing it’s possible. Your mind i...

What if the internet was only positive? No hate. No trolls. No negativity. Just support, kindness, and good energy. Sounds perfect… right? In this episode of the Three Mantras Podcast, we break down a deeper truth:Even if the world around you became completely positive… your mind would still try to recreate negativity. Why? • Why people are drawn to negativity• How your mind works like a social me...

In this episode of The Three Mantras, we break down what positive manifestation actually means—and why most people are doing it wrong. It’s not about forcing positive thoughts… it’s about changing what you expect. Learn how to remove negative thinking, stop rehearsing failure, and begin training your mind to believe that life can work out better than you imagine. If this is all a dream… you might...

Last week, I broke down why the “black pill” mindset is wrong—and why it keeps people stuck. This week, I’m taking it a step further. In this episode, I explain what actually works: The Three Mantras. These principles completely changed my life, helped me rebuild after setbacks, and gave me a real path forward—without negativity, excuses, or self-defeating beliefs. If you’ve ever felt stuck, frust...

In this episode of The Three Mantras Podcast, I break down why the “black pill” mindset is not only wrong—but dangerous to your growth. We’re constantly fed the idea that status, money, looks, and social circles determine who wins in life. From the outside, it can seem like celebrities, wealthy people, and the “beautiful crowd” have it all figured out. But the truth is very different. I share my r...

This week on The Three Mantras, I dive into the idea of becoming your best self—and the dangerous illusion that you have to become someone cold, controlling, or disconnected to succeed. There’s a growing message out there that power, status, and dominance are the keys to getting everything you want… but in my experience, that path only leads to emptiness. In this episode, I share a different persp...

In this episode of The Three Mantras , I sit down with my friend Eric, a musician, to explore the relationship between spiritual fulfillment and material success. For so long, we’ve been taught that we have to choose one or the other—but what if that’s not true? We break down how inner peace and outer achievement can actually support each other, and how living in alignment with the right mindset c...

In today’s episode of The Three Mantras Podcast, comedian and author Paul Hughes explains how you can completely change your life using three simple mantras that shift your mindset, dissolve fear, and reconnect you to your true self. Inspired by the spiritual teachings of A Course in Miracles, this episode breaks down three easy steps anyone can practice daily to move from stress and ego into clar...

Today’s guest is someone who literally helped save my life. His name is Brandon McArdle, and in this episode we talk about how we went through some very difficult circumstances and still managed to manifest a magical life. We talk about resilience, staying positive when life gets difficult, and how belief, persistence, and the right mindset can create opportunities and miracles you never imagined....

Life Lessons about The Music Business.  On this episode of the Three Mantras Podcast, I chat with Mike Mowery, a seasoned music manager, about life, navigating the music industry, and the lessons he’s learned along the way. We dive into personal growth, success strategies, and how the principles of the Three Mantras can help you stay grounded while chasing your passions. #lifelessons  #musicbusine...

In this powerful episode of The Three Mantras Podcast , I sit down with Beau Baker from Lighten Up with Beau for a raw and heartfelt conversation about life, loss, spirituality, and what it really means to be human. We dive into everything from reflections on the Olympic Games , to honoring the beautiful soul of Eric Dane , to exploring the judgments we place on others—and ourselves. This episode...

In this episode of The Three Mantras, I talk about something we’ve all felt — disappointment. When the New England Patriots lost the Super Bowl, I felt it more than I expected. I wanted that win. I prayed for it. I believed it would happen. But it didn’t. And that moment led me to a bigger realization about life, faith, and control. We all want the great job, the beautiful relationship, the perfec...

On this episode of The Three Mantras Podcast , I’m joined by Ritchie Blair , Founder and CEO of ALYST Health , for a funny and insightful conversation about perception, calm reactions, and what really matters in life. Drawing from over 20 years in the recovery field, we explore how staying calm can de-escalate chaos, help others in crisis, and turn stressful moments into clarity—and sometimes even...

I Lost Control Once—and It Put Me in the Hospital | A Lesson in Staying Calm ... In a world that feels louder, angrier, and more reactive by the day, this week’s episode of The Three Mantras is about something radical: staying calm . We’re living in a time where people are over-excited, anxious, protesting, reacting—and often escalating situations that never needed to happen in the first place. In...

What No One Tells You About Love, Aging & Fulfillment .  The Truth About What Actually Makes You Happy,  When Ambition Loses Its Grip — And Love Takes Over ... The Shift Every Woman Feels (And Men Eventually Catch Up To) This week on The Three Mantras Podcast , I sit down with Andrew Strassner , Marriage & Family Therapist (MA, LMFT) — and someone I’ve known for over 15 years. We talk abou...

I chased girls, money, and status. After 40, I realized fulfillment comes from connection — not success. Girls, gold, status. That was the scoreboard for most of my life. The chase. The validation. The lifestyle. On paper, it looked like success. Then I turned 40 — and everything changed. In this episode of The Three Mantras , I talk honestly about the moment I realized that the things I spent yea...