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Dive into the transformative power of everyday mantras with "What's Your Mantra?", 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.
Dive into the transformative power of everyday mantras with "What's Your Mantra?", 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.
Episodes

4 days ago
4 days ago
Far too often we overthink our circumstances. We move forward in our lives based on checklists or faces that may or may not lead to our best opportunities in life. Today Kaden Conners, is with me to discuss the importance of intuition and our subconscious mind in overcoming fears and moving forward.
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Friday Mar 20, 2026
Keeps Your Pants On: The Consequences of Choices
Friday Mar 20, 2026
Friday Mar 20, 2026
Whether we make good choices or lousy ones, we have to be prepared for what happens because of our decisions. In this episode we chat about establishing boundaries and keeping them as well as taking and teaching personal responsibilities when it comes to the choices we make.
Visit www.LivingByTheMantras.com to learn more about Colleen's offerings.

Monday Mar 16, 2026
Keep Your Pants On: Mastering Choices with Mindfulness
Monday Mar 16, 2026
Monday Mar 16, 2026
So many times we make our choices based on emotions or knee-jerk reactions. In this episode we discuss the importance of using our personal values as a compass to keep our lives headed in the direction we want it to go and understanding how to keep our mindset focused and motivated.
Visit www.LivingByTheMantras.com to learn more about Colleen's offerings.

Friday Feb 27, 2026
Keep Your Pants On - The Power of Choices
Friday Feb 27, 2026
Friday Feb 27, 2026
This week Colleen is joined by her son, Timothy, as they explore the mantra "Keep Your Pants on!"—a reminder of choices' profound power and ripple effects on life, relationships, and future outcomes. We dive into decision-making science, unpacking psychology and neuroscience on biases, emotions, and habits, with tips to overcome them.
Visit www.LivingByTheMantras.com to learn more about Colleen's offerings.

Friday Feb 20, 2026
Leave it Better Than You Found It - Teaching Respect to the Next Generation
Friday Feb 20, 2026
Friday Feb 20, 2026
Parents modeling respect through daily actions is foundational. We’re discussing practical strategies to instill respect in kids amid social media's challenges, from navigating online conflicts to fostering empathy offline. With inspiring stories, values-based mantras, and tips for consistent teaching, this episode empowers you to raise a respectful, resilient generation. Join us as we wrap up our series on the mantra “Leave it Better than You Found It: Respect”
Visit www.LivingByTheMantras.com to learn more about Colleen's offerings.

Friday Feb 13, 2026
Leave it Better Than You Found It - Respect Transforms the World
Friday Feb 13, 2026
Friday Feb 13, 2026
Respect drives profound positive shifts. Explore how it cultivates peace and bridges conflicts, fostering understanding amid divisions. Respect has a role in forging strong friendships and boosting teamwork for collaborative success. It can inspire people to thrive. Join us in this episode to harness respect for a more harmonious, fulfilling life.

Friday Feb 06, 2026
Leave It Better Than You Found It - Respectfully Leading
Friday Feb 06, 2026
Friday Feb 06, 2026
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 respect often feels scarce, rediscover how respect commands admiration and mutual regard, turning everyday leaders into agents of positive change.
Visit www.LivingByTheMantras.com to learn more about Colleen's offerings.

Friday Jan 30, 2026
Leave it Better Than You Found It - The Power of Respect
Friday Jan 30, 2026
Friday Jan 30, 2026
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 self-respect: honoring your own worth through growth and firm standards radiates confidence, inviting mutual respect in return. Let’s discuss actionable tips to infuse respect into daily life. Rediscover its power to unite us.
Visit www.LivingByTheMantras.com to learn more about Colleen's offerings.
