Mantras was recorded at The Shed in Nashville, Tennessee, and features production by Jake Finch and Collin Pastore.

It stands as her most personal work to date[1] and describes the "full circle journey from self-sabotage to self-compassion", according to Pruitt.

[3] The lead single "Blood Related" was released on November 17, 2023, and showcases Pruitt's signature introspective songwriting about the exploration of complex relationships.

[4] On February 22, she shared the song "All My Friends" which was inspired by a Christian Wiman poem and deals with the "evolution of beliefs" as well as the journey of self-discovery.

[5] "Worst Case Scenario", a "personal manifesto" of acknowledging one's fears without giving them power, was released as the fourth single on March 14.