The 3 Mantras Podcast

In Part Two of our deep-dive on Dating, we go beyond the symptoms and into the system that’s quietly shaping how people experience love today. From social media illusions and curated “perfect relationships” to the emotional patterns that drive romantic obsession, approval-seeking, and attachment wounds, this episode breaks down what real, healthy connection actually looks like. We explore the difference between love, need, fantasy, and addiction—and how young people in particular are being conditioned to confuse attention for intimacy. If you’ve ever wondered why modern relationships feel harder, faster, and more fragile, this conversation may change...

This episode is about why the hottest connections are usually the most broken ones.

In LA, attraction is everywhere—perfect bodies, curated lifestyles, endless options. But underneath the yoga pants, cold plunges, and rooftop cocktails is something way less glamorous: love addiction and unhealed childhood trauma.

In this episode of The Three Mantras Podcast, I break down:
   •   Why sexual chemistry is often trauma responding to trauma
   •   How emotionally unavailable people find each other effortlessly
   •   Why intensity feels like intimacy—but never lasts
   •   The cycle of attraction, sex, distance, and collapse
   •   Why LA dating rewards desire...

In this episode of The Three Mantras Podcast, we dive into an honest conversation about the overlap between mental health and addiction, and how easily one can be mistaken for the other. So many of us have used “mental health” as a shield because it feels more acceptable, more sympathetic, and less confronting than acknowledging patterns of addiction. But when we blur the lines, we delay the real help and healing we need.

This discussion explores self-awareness, accountability, and the courage it takes to stop hiding behind a label that protects us from the truth. It’s about...

This week on The Three Mantras Podcast, I talk about something we’ve almost forgotten how to do in today’s world: loving confrontation.

Not shaming.

Not canceling.

Not silence.

But the kind of honest, compassionate truth-telling that actually helps people get better.

In an age where addiction, overdose, and quiet suffering are everywhere, avoiding hard conversations doesn’t protect anyone — it isolates them. Growth doesn’t happen without reflection, and reflection often requires someone who cares enough to speak up.

As I head to Duration: 00:31:04

You Don’t Attract What You Want — You Attract What You Haven’t Healed 

This week on The Three Mantras Podcast, I’m coming to you after returning from Dubai, reflecting on abundance, healing, and what it really means to manifest from a grounded place. We go deep into inner child healing—how unresolved wounds quietly shape our relationships, money patterns, and sense of self-worth, and how reconnecting with that part of us is essential to real manifestation.

I also unpack thoughts sparked by the P. Diddy documentary, exploring power, trau...

This week on The Three Mantras Podcast, I reveal how I casually told F1 superstar Carlos Sainz in Doha that his race would go better than he could imagine — and then the man actually delivered. Did I manifest it? Did I bless him? Am I the spiritual pit crew he never knew he needed? Possibly.

I also break down why the holiday season is not the time to confront your ex, your boss, or your inner demons. December is for sitting still, letting things marinate, and ignoring texts like a professional. If it fe...

Fresh off a quick stop in Los Angeles and getting ready to fly into the Middle East for the F1 races. Paul drops one of the sexiest spiritual resets you can use in your life right now.

This week on The Three Mantras podcast, we dive into one of the most liberating tools in spiritual psychology: forgiveness by erasing the moment — the mantra “It never happened.”

Most people think forgiveness means forcing yourself to be the bigger person. But this episode goes deeper.

What if the thing that annoyed you, triggered you, o...

In this week’s episode of The Three Mantras, I share a surprising little moment from my trip to New Zealand — a group of guys calling out to a girl in a way that should’ve annoyed me… but didn’t. Instead, I saw something innocent in it. No reaction, no judgment, just awareness. It reminded me of what A Course in Miracles teaches and what I wrote about in The Three Mantras: when we pause, stay calm, and let the moment be what it is, the world softens. A situation that could’ve sparked anger instead revealed peace. This episode...

You deserve joy. You deserve peace. 

And you can create abundance even in the middle of your challenges ...

In this episode, I break down how to find peace during hardship, how to get real advice that actually helps, and how to reconnect with your purpose when life feels painful, overwhelming, or uncertain. If you’re going through a breakup, anxiety, stress, or a major life transition, this episode will give you practical tools to shift your mindset and start feeling grounded again.

Duration: 00:20:44

When Life Isn’t Working… This Is the Real Answer.

In this week’s Three Mantras podcast, I’m in Melbourne, Australia — reflecting on what it really means to find peace and purpose when life just isn’t making sense anymore.

We chase success, money, relationships, travel — all the things we think will make us happy — and still end up wondering what’s the point?

But the truth is simple. The only way to feel real joy and peace — the kind that lasts — is when we step outside of ourselves and help others. That’s th...

This week on The Three Mantras Podcast, I’m halfway across the world in Perth, Australia — thinking about heartbreak, friendship, and the best breakup advice I ever got… from the most unlikely source.

Heartbreak, Friendship & The Three Mantras

Inspired by Paul Simon’s “Diamond on the Soles of Her Shoes,” this episode dives into how distance and pain can teach us everything about love, trust, and who we really are. I talk about how The Three Mantras can help you heal, grow, and even bring love back into your life — not through chasin...

This Situation Will Work Out Better Than I Can Imagine | Healing from Heartbreak

In this week’s episode of The Three Mantras Podcast, Paul Hughes dives deep into the experience of grief and loss — from heartbreak and endings to the powerful process of letting go. Drawing from his own journey and the wisdom of The Three Mantras, Paul explores how pain can become purpose, and how faith in the third mantra — “This situation will work out better than I can imagine” — can transform even our darkest moments into unexpected blessings. If you’re healing from a breakup or n...

This week on The Three Mantras Podcast, Paul Hughes sits down with Courtney Rackley, an actor, writer, and one of the earliest readers of The Three Mantras. Together they share an unfiltered conversation about the realities of working in Hollywood, the ego traps that come with chasing fame, and the spiritual shift that happens when you decide to stop striving and start serving.

“Success ≠ Happiness”

If you’ve ever felt torn between success and authenticity—or wondered what it really means to “make it”—this episode offers a grounded and inspiring reminder: there’...

In this episode of The Three Mantras Podcast, I share a story about a flight home — where my mind went into full ego mode. Everyone around me seemed to bother me… the guy sitting too close, the one reading something I thought was silly, even the people moving around me.

But through the teachings of A Course in Miracles — and the wisdom Joe shared with me — I came to see something deeper: the fault-finding mind isn’t peace, it’s the ego trying to separate me from others.

This episode delves into how the ego thri...

In this episode of The Three Mantras Podcast, Paul Hughes dives deep into the power of hidden talents — the gifts we don’t even realize we have until life nudges us toward them. Inspired by a story Jay-Z once told about discovering his own lyrical talent, Paul shares his journey of uncovering his writing gift — one that led to his book The Three Mantras.

Along the way, he reflects on how his sister’s spiritual trip to Sedona, Arizona, reminded him that sometimes we find our strength when we step outside...

Overthinking doesn’t solve the problem — it just steals your peace of mind.

Let me ask you something… how many times this week have you caught yourself stuck in your own head? Maybe you’re replaying something you said at work, maybe you’re worrying about the future, or maybe you’re lying in bed at night and your brain just won’t shut off. Overthinking is something we all do — but here’s the good news: I’ve got a mantra that can stop it instantly.

“STOP Overthinking”

   •   “3-Second Fix”

   •   “Quiet Your Mind”

   •   “One Mantr...

Feeling nervous before a job interview, a first date, or talking to someone you don’t know very well? You’re not alone—and in this episode of The Three Montrose Podcast, I share the exact strategy I’ve used to calm my nerves in high-pressure situations.

I even tell the wild story of being on tour with Dane Cook and facing a moment that could have been a disaster—but instead, I found a solution that worked every time. Whether it’s life, love, or work, this episode is packed with laughs, insights, and a secret...

In this episode of The Three Mantras Podcast, I sit down with my longtime friend Beau, founder of the Lighten Up Movement. Together, we revisit the moment in Las Vegas when I told him: “Thank God these windows don’t open.”

That painful night changed everything. It was the beginning of my spiritual journey, the path that eventually led me to write The Three Mantras.

We talk about:

✨ Why so many “gurus” fail their followers

✨ The real key to healing: connection, compassion, and honesty

✨ Why love and relationships ma...

This week on The Three Mantras Podcast, I return home to Massachusetts, sitting in my sister’s living room — the place I’ve always gone for peace when Hollywood felt too heavy. Home has always been where I reconnect with myself and with others.

In this episode, I explore what real connection means, and why it can’t exist without honesty. That includes looking at the myth of “California sober” — claiming sobriety while still smoking weed or taking gummies. If you’re searching for clarity, peace of mind, and authentic relationships, you can’t fake it.

Through the lens...

Greetings from the Hamptons!  

If you’ve ever wondered, “Why do I feel this way?”  Trust me, you are not alone. 

That question, and answer is simpler (and more universal) than you think

In this episode, I dive into the truth about connection, gratitude, and being human. I share a real conversation with a friend who, on the outside, has everything… but on the inside, wrestles with the same feelings of emptiness and “free-flowing anxiety” we all do.

This isn’t about success, money, or status. It’s about the human experie...