In Your Right Mind with Monique Rhodes

As we look at becoming more alive, two daily practices can make a huge difference to how we feel. Click Here to see how happy you are. If you like this podcast, we would love you to give a review. Here is how you do it.

As we look at bringing our lives back to life, there is something important that we can contemplate. It can be the key to restoring joy in your daily life. Click Here to see how happy you are. If you like this podcast, we would love you to give a review. Here is how you do it.

These last few years have caused many people to feel drained and unable to enjoy life. There might be a feeling of dullness or burnout. This series is designed to help you feel more alive in your daily life. Click Here to see how happy you are. If you like this podcast, we would love you to give a review. Here is how you do it.

When we have difficulties with another person, one of the first things we tend to do is protect ourselves. This usually isn't the smartest strategy. Click Here to see how happy you are. If you like this podcast, we would love you to give a review. Here is how you do it.

I want to tell you about one of my students who had something so disappointing happen. And together, we looked at this disappointment and found a different way to relate to it. Click Here to see how happy you are. If you like this podcast, we would love you to give a review. Here is how you do it.

Imagine if people accepted us just as we are. The relief would be huge, and the need to be enough so we can be loved would settle down. And hopefully, we would become more accepting of how others are too. Click Here to see how happy you are. If you like this podcast, we would love you to give a review. Here is how you do it.

As the years of my life pass, it becomes more apparent that a simple life brings me the most happiness. This can be hard to see when we live in a world where chasing more is the cultural norm. Click Here to see how happy you are. If you like this podcast, we would love you to give a review. Here is how you do it.

It is said that not recognising our good heart is like being hungry and homeless and sleeping on a big pile of treasure. What a difference it makes when we can see our goodness. Click Here to see how happy you are. If you like this podcast, we would love you to give a review. Here is how you do it.

If your sister is driving you crazy, one of the most powerful things you can do is look at your habitual response to her and change it up. This is what one of my friends is struggling with. Click Here to see how happy you are. If you like this podcast, we would love you to give a review. Here is how you do it.

Today I answer a question about how our thoughts and emotions are a natural part of our mind and how we can work differently, so they don't cause us problems. Click Here to see how happy you are. If you like this podcast, we would love you to give a review. Here is how you do it.

When I was a child, the teachers at my school said I was lazy. I wasn't. I was bored. Many people fear the stigma of laziness. And due to this, our lives are on an endless loop of activity. Click Here to see how happy you are. If you like this podcast, we would love you to give a review. Here is how you do it.

Every second of every day, cells in our bodies are changing. Neurons in our brains are dying. Facial expressions are changing. And yet we cling to the belief that our experience is permanent. Click Here to see how happy you are. If you like this podcast, we would love you to give a review. Here is how you do it.

It can be tempting to think that life would be easier if we could just get some time away from everyone. On some level, it's true. But in the long term, we need others for our personal growth. Click Here to see how happy you are. If you like this podcast, we would love you to give a review. Here is how you do it.

When it comes to friendships and social connections a new study says that social diversity is the key. Click Here to see how happy you are. If you like this podcast, we would love you to give a review. Here is how you do it.

Monique has got Covid after years of dodging it. This has been one of the most loved podcasts in the last couple of years. There is so much we take for granted. It's powerful when we stop and realise this. Click Here to see how happy you are. If you like this podcast, we would love you to give a review. Here is how you do it.

How often are you fully present in what you're doing? In this episode, I explore a powerful Zen teaching that reminds us how often our minds are elsewhere—rushing ahead, distracted, unfocused. I'll share why true presence isn't just for meditation but a practice we can bring into everything we do.

Monique has got Covid after years of dodging it. This has been one of the most loved podcasts in the last couple of years. Emotions are an integral part of being human. We all experience them, and we all want to be able to understand and express them—not just to others but also within ourselves. And while emotions can be difficult to understand, they can also be a source of great joy and healing. They aren't always logical or rational, which makes them hard to explain to others. Understanding your emotions is a skill that can be learned with practice and attention. You can learn to recognize your own emotions and understand them better, which will help you manage them more effectively. Emotions are an integral part of being human; they're what make us feel alive! But sometimes, we get caught up in difficult feelings that don't serve us well--and learning how to work through those feelings can feel like an impossible task. In today's episode, we will discuss facing your emotions. Click Here to see how happy you are. If you like this podcast, we would love you to give a review. Here is how you do it.

Monique has got Covid after years of dodging it. This has been one of the most loved podcasts in the last couple of years. One of my students wrote that she has many aches and pains when she sits down to do her meditation practice. How wonderful! Click Here to see how happy you are. If you like this podcast, we would love you to give a review. Here is how you do it.

Monique has got Covid after years of dodging it. This has been one of the most loved podcasts in the last couple of years. As humans, complaining is a way for us to release tension and bond with others. It can also be a form of venting frustration or connecting with others who share in your feelings. But does complaining make you feel better? It's a way to let off steam, and that's fine, but does it help you feel better in the long run? In today's episode, we will discuss a new way to connect with ours. Click Here to see how happy you are. If you like this podcast, we would love you to give a review. Here is how you do it.

Monique has got Covid after years of dodging it. This has been one of the most loved podcasts in the last couple of years. As you may know, stress is a constant in life. Whether it's work, family obligations, or other factors, we all experience stress from time to time. But how do friendships affect our stress levels? How does friendship affect our brains? When we're stressed, the last thing we want to do is be around other people. We just want to be left alone in our quiet rooms with a tub of ice cream, right? Wrong! Stress can make you feel overwhelmed, depressed, and anxious. Friendships are an important aspect of our lives that can help us cope with stress and make us feel good about ourselves. When we have a stressful event, our friends can provide comfort and support. They can also help us to cope with the everyday stress of life, or even just make us laugh when we're feeling down. Let's take a closer look at the science of friendship and stress. Click Here to see how happy you are. If you like this podcast, we would love you to give a review. Here is how you do it.

Today is a message of thanks from me to you as I recover from covid and the passing of my dear friend. Click Here to see how happy you are. If you like this podcast, we would love you to give a review. Here is how you do it.

Monique has got Covid after years of dodging it. This has been one of the most loved podcasts in the last couple of years. Leaving your past behind can be one of the hardest things to do. Some of us constantly relive our past trying to pinpoint what we could have done differently to lessen the pain we are facing now. Many people struggle with letting go of anger, guilt, and resentment due to past experiences. So the question is, how do we let go of the past? Many don't realize our brains don't remember past events exactly how they occur, and what we remember about our past is our subjective view. Learning to forgive yourself and/or others can be challenging. However, when we let go of our past, we make space for greater things to make their way into our life. This episode is about how we perceive the past, but most importantly how to let the past be the past. Click Here to see how happy you are. If you like this podcast, we would love you to give a review. Here is how you do it.

Monique has got Covid after years of dodging it. This has been one of the most loved podcasts in the last couple of years. Rejection is probably one of the most painful feelings you could ever feel. I am sure we can all agree that it feels like a punch in the gut, but you can learn to deal with rejection and bounce back. Rebounding after facing rejection is a skill worth mastering. When facing rejection, one should focus on the lessons learned and keep moving forward. Don't get discouraged. Regardless of one's stature, we have all experienced rejection at some point or another and sometimes we don't even know why. Whether it is in our place of work or in our personal lives, rejection is something we never want to experience and can be hard for us to process. In this episode, you'll find out why it's important to bounce back and how you can turn rejection into redirection. Click Here to see how happy you are. If you like this podcast, we would love you to give a review. Here is how you do it.

Monique has got Covid after years of dodging it. This has been one of the most loved podcasts in the last couple of years. This podcast is about coping with negative emotions and thoughts. However, it also discusses depression. It is in response to a question. I hope it is helpful. Click Here to see how happy you are. If you like this podcast, we would love you to give a review. Here is how you do it.

Monique has got Covid after years of dodging it. This has been one of the most loved podcasts in the last couple of years. I watched the Academy Awards. I was hoping to delight in honouring only the 3rd female director to win an Oscar. Instead, it was a lesson in toxic masculinity. Click Here to see how happy you are. If you like this podcast, we would love you to give a review. Here is how you do it.

Monique has got Covid after years of dodging it. This has been one of the most loved podcasts in the last couple of years. You are the creator of your reality. You have the ability to manifest what you want in life by focusing on it, just like a magnet attracts metal. It's hard to believe that everything is going to be alright when you're having a bad day. You may feel like the world is falling apart around you, and all your problems are too big for anyone else to solve. Everything will work out, you will be okay. It is important to remember, the sun will rise tomorrow, and you'll see that everything is going to be okay. You will get through this. There is a light at the end of your tunnel, and it will be alright in the end--you just have to keep moving forward. In this episode, we will discuss how changing our perspective on obstacles we encounter can determine the outcome. Click Here to see how happy you are. If you like this podcast, we would love you to give a review. Here is how you do it.

My friend Michael passed away this weekend. I wanted to tell you a little about him and share with you something we made together. Click Here to see how happy you are. If you like this podcast, we would love you to give a review. Here is how you do it.

We put a lot of pressure on ourselves, and we hold a lot of fears. I want you to know that you're not alone in those pressures and those fears. Click Here to see how happy you are. If you like this podcast, we would love you to give a review. Here is how you do it.

Last week I made a podcast called A Challenging Question. Something has come up for me with the replies I have received so I would like to clarify it in today's podcast. Make sure you listen to the original podcast first so that this makes sense. Click Here to see how happy you are. If you like this podcast, we would love you to give a review. Here is how you do it.

One of my students was having issues in her relationship. It was vital for us to look at what was going on from an outer and inner level. Click Here to see how happy you are. If you like this podcast, we would love you to give a review. Here is how you do it.

After my podcast yesterday, I received a question from one of my students about how this plays out in relationships. It reminds me of a young hitchhiker I picked up 3 weeks ago. Click Here to see how happy you are. If you like this podcast, we would love you to give a review. Here is how you do it.

I had a session the other day with a client upset that her friend was in town and had not come to see her. These little upsets are something we all deal with throughout our lives. I want to explain to you how I worked with her. Click Here to see how happy you are. If you like this podcast, we would love you to give a review. Here is how you do it.

In this final part, I would like you to consider a vital element that has changed our friendships. Click Here to see how happy you are. If you like this podcast, we would love you to give a review. Here is how you do it.

In this second part, we look at what we can do to bring more friends into our lives. Click Here to see how happy you are. If you like this podcast, we would love you to give a review. Here is how you do it.

We are struggling with our friendships. Statistically, over the past decade, the amount of time we spend with close friends has plummeted. And yet it is vital to our mental wellness. Click Here to see how happy you are. If you like this podcast, we would love you to give a review. Here is how you do it.

I've always been fascinated with people who wake up and don't know who they are. In some ways, we are all living like this. Click Here to see how happy you are. If you like this podcast, we would love you to give a review. Here is how you do it.

I want to teach you today how to live an incredible life. It's all at your fingertips with one insight. Click Here to see how happy you are. If you like this podcast, we would love you to give a review. Here is how you do it.

I want to present something we've been working on in a slightly different way. It's through a question that might take some of the heat out of your grievances with other people. I'm curious to hear what you think. Click Here to see how happy you are. If you like this podcast, we would love you to give a review. Here is how you do it.

In this final part, I tell you a story as an example of how we can put the practice of looking at our motivations into action. Click Here to see how happy you are. If you like this podcast, we would love you to give a review. Here is how you do it.

Today I go a little deeper and explain the 8 elements that create suffering for us. Once we become conscious of these, we can see how tied we are to them. Click Here to see how happy you are. If you like this podcast, we would love you to give a review. Here is how you do it.

What if our actions were only fundamentally motivated by 2 things? I imagine it would lead us to question how in charge we are of our lives. Click Here to see how happy you are. If you like this podcast, we would love you to give a review. Here is how you do it.

I received a message from one of my students who is upset with someone in her family. She asked me how to cope with her anger. Click Here to see how happy you are. If you like this podcast, we would love you to give a review. Here is how you do it.

Grief can be tricky because it goes on a lot longer than other emotions. Here are some thoughts on how to work with it. Click Here to see how happy you are. If you like this podcast, we would love you to give a review. Here is how you do it.

What do we do when someone asks us for money, and we know it's a scam? One of my students outlines a confusing scenario and wonders what she could have done. Click Here to see how happy you are. If you like this podcast, we would love you to give a review. Here is how you do it.

In a podcast the other day called Where Are You Holding Back I talked about the limits of our love. And I received a great question about this. Click Here to see how happy you are. If you like this podcast, we would love you to give a review. Here is how you do it.

We are addicted to hope as a way to try and alleviate our suffering. What if we looked at the ways we struggle a little differently? Click Here to see how happy you are. If you like this podcast, we would love you to give a review. Here is how you do it.

It can change our whole day when we get stirred up and triggered. It doesn't need to be that way. Click Here to see how happy you are. If you like this podcast, we would love you to give a review. Here is how you do it.

When we have impulsive behaviours, how can we slow them down? I have a technique that could change your life. Click Here to see how happy you are. If you like this podcast, we would love you to give a review. Here is how you do it.

We are dealing with aggression daily. It comes to us from all angles. It's a part of our modern life that we might want to address in ourselves. Click Here to see how happy you are. If you like this podcast, we would love you to give a review. Here is how you do it.

What if your thoughts weren't problems to fix, but clouds simply passing through the sky of your mind? In this episode, I explore the true purpose of meditation—and why it isn't about stopping your thoughts, but learning to relate to them differently. Through simple metaphors and practical insight, I'll show you how to let go of judgment, stay present, and create space for a calmer, clearer mind.