Welcome to Living By the Mantras!
Living by the Mantras

Living by the Mantras

If you've ever wished personal growth came with fewer lectures and more laugh-out-loud moments, this is the podcast for you.

Dive into the transformative power of everyday mantras with "Living by the Mantras", the podcast inspired by the bestselling book “Living by the Mantras: Common Sense Wisdom for an Extraordinary Life.” Each episode unlocks practical values-based wisdom that seamlessly blends leadership strategies with personal growth, delivered through heartfelt messages and deeply relatable stories that resonate with listeners from all walks of life.

Explore how humor and laughter emerge as essential leadership skills, bringing peace to the midst of everyday chaos. We share chat about simple ways to champion progress over perfection, encouraging shifting mindsets and approaching challenges with curiosity rather than frustration. We share consistent ideas, quotes, and phrases—those timeless mantras that anchor common sense values in your daily life.

Whether you're navigating career hurdles, seeking personal fulfillment, raising your children or simply trying to survive Monday, join us for inspiring conversations, guest insights, and actionable takeaways that empower you to live extraordinarily.

What's your mantra? Listen in and discover it today.

Play Latest Episode

Recent Episodes

Feb. 6, 2026

Leave It Better Than You Found It - Respectfully Leading

Let’s delve into the pivotal role of respect in effective leadership—whether as a parent guiding a family, a manager steering a team, a business owner shaping a company, or a coach inspiring athletes. Amid a world where respe...
Jan. 30, 2026

Leave it Better Than You Found It - The Power of Respect

Respect as a vital virtue in our divided world. More than mere courtesy, respect builds strong relationships and resolves conflict. Sadly, respect is waning and we must revive it through deliberate actions. Key to this is s...
Jan. 23, 2026

Don’t Be Normal – A War for Independence

Any battle takes a brave soldier. And in the war we fight daily to remain true to ourselves, our values and our authenticity, it is no different. How can we prepare to love and believe in who we are each day so we can face th...
Jan. 16, 2026

Don’t Be Normal – Was it Something I Said?

Our words hold power, both the ones we speak to others and the ones we silently speak to ourselves. As we are bombarded daily with the words and messages that come at us from everywhere, we need to remember that if we shift t...
Dec. 26, 2025

Don’t Be Normal – Avoiding a Dependent Mindset

We want to be our true authentic self in the world but when we get in a rut of low self-confidence, we fall into a dependent mindset and doubt our abilities. Join us for a discussion about the mindsets breaking free with more...
Dec. 26, 2025

Don’t Be Normal – Be Yourself

In a world filled with so many expectations for our behavior, our appearance, our ideas and our emotions, it’s challenging to fit in and still be authentic. Today and in the weeks to come, Colleen and Bryan Souza will spend t...