In Your Right Mind with Monique Rhodes

I was so sad to hear of the passing of Christie McVie from Fleetwood Mac. They are one of my favourite bands. I don't know her personally, so it's good to remember why this grief occurs. 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.

Just as you can't have tea without leaves, so too, you can't have a mind without thoughts and emotions. Yet, many of us feel as though we fail if thoughts and feelings arise in our meditation practice. 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 student came to me asking for help with an issue. I realised how much we rely on having fast answers. 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 am working with a client who is hugely successful and wealthy. She wanted me to tell you how miserable she is. It doesn't mean she can't be rich and happy. But she's learning it doesn't come from money and power. 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 wrote and told me she torments herself by comparing herself to me. Here is my answer to 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.

No one of us is perfect. However, stepping into our mistakes is admirable. Today, I give you a story of when that didn't happen and what a difference it makes to our relationships when we take responsibility. 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 things are not working, they are the effects of the causes. Today I imagine it differently, and what a different world it would be. 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 the biggest reasons we are overwhelmed is due to not allowing our minds to digest information. If we can take time each day to do this, our stress and anxiety will drastically reduce. 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 the simplest path to more happiness has been sitting on your bookshelf all along? In this episode, I explore why reading has such a profound effect on our well-being — from lowering stress to strengthening our ability to focus and enter a flow state. I talk about how the decline in daily reading is affecting our emotional resilience, and why immersing ourselves in stories helps us understand ourselves and others more deeply. This episode is an invitation to slow down, pick up a book, and rediscover a powerful tool for happiness.

In this final part on the importance of sleeping well, I look at some critical habits that you might want to shift if you're having issues sleeping or want to improve your sleep. 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.

Let's dive deeper into why sleep is vital and discuss the crucial topic of brain poop. 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.

Before studying sleep, I thought sleep was vital to rest my body. Over the years, I've realised how essential sleep is for the functioning of my mind. 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 is a flow state? And how can it help me become less distracted and feel happier? 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.

Now that we have established that switching is causing us many issues let's look at some simple and easy solutions that you can experiment 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 we dive a little deeper into why switching is having such a negative effect, not only on our work lives but on our lives as a whole. 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.

Switching is a skill that most of you think you have. You know it under another name. And I call it switching because this is what it is. 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 happens when our minds become so overloaded that even rest doesn't feel restful? In this episode, I explore the growing challenge of mental exhaustion in a world flooded with constant information and distraction. We'll look at how our attention has been stretched thin, why we struggle to slow down, and what it means to live in the shallows rather than in depth. Real clarity and peace come when we create space to reflect, to think, and to simply be. Let's explore how you can give your mind the rest it needs, reclaim your focus, and return to a deeper, more present way of living.

What if worry isn't protecting you at all—but quietly weakening your courage? In this episode, I share a powerful teaching inspired by Amelia Earhart, a woman who made bold choices by weighing her risks and then letting go of fear. You'll learn why worry divides your mind, how to make clear decisions without spiraling into "what ifs," and how courage grows when you commit fully to the path you've chosen. When you stop feeding worry, you free yourself to live with the steadiness, clarity, and fearlessness that once carried Amelia across an ocean.

What if the things you avoid the most are the very things that could change your life? In this episode, I explore how to shift your relationship with difficult tasks—whether it's something you've resisted for years or something that simply feels uncomfortable. You'll learn how to break challenges into small, doable steps, how to turn effort into a kind of play, and why every hard thing becomes easier the moment you decide to engage with it differently. When you stop running from what's difficult, you discover just how capable you really are.

When we need to try and control all possible scenarios, it's easy to become overwhelmed and anxious. There is a much easier 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.

If I tell you how many times the average American touches their phone screen in a day, you might have a heart attack. I almost did. 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's helpful to be socially polite. But sometimes, don't you just want to tell things as they are? A few days ago, I did, and it felt necessary. 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 so good at jumping to conclusions. It's the way that our minds work. However, sometimes, we are absolutely wrong and hurt our relationships. 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.

Friendships need time and consistency. It can be difficult for us to create both of those parameters in our modern world. 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.

At the weekend, I was asked if I was to give one practice to someone to help them have a happier life, what would it be? I believe that staying open is the most powerful practice we can use to transform 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.

As we begin the week, if we get clear on our healthy priorities, we can have joy every day, even if we are busy. 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.

Most of us live as though we are trying to manage a mosquito bite we can't reach. That's a tiring way to be. 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 negative emotions aren't who you are—but simply habits of the mind? In this episode, I explore how stress, anger, overwhelm, and frustration rise up not because of what's happening around us, but because of the patterns we've practiced internally for years. You'll learn how to create space between yourself and your emotions, how to stop identifying with "I am" statements, and why letting feelings move through you—rather than feeding them—can bring relief and freedom. When we stop being bothered by every emotional wave, we discover a steadier, kinder way to meet our lives.

Why do we feel alone? Why do we suffer? There is a part of us that is longing for something more. 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 get closer to the holiday season many of you will be feeling the stress of all of the presents you need to buy. One of my students asked me if there was a way she could change her habits at this time. Here is my answer to 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.

We may not realize it, but where we put our attention will determine the quality of our 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.

As the people in my life are seeing where I am now living, a few are not so surprised. It's important to understand that life is not so much down to luck as it is down to design. 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 easy to think that someone with a big ego is overly confident, loud, and overtly self-centered. What if someone who says I don't stand out has a big ego 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.

I moved to Costa Rica a few days ago. When I was going through customs I had a pretty serious issue. It reminded me of how differently I manage these sorts of stressful situations. 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 a story about something that happened a few weeks ago that made me realise how important this question is. 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's easy to get caught in the trap of believing that the more we have, the happier we will be. I have found it is the complete opposite. 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.

Where are we looking? Usually at our phones. This dramatically affects the quality of our relationships, which also impacts our happiness. 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 happens when everything goes wrong—and you stay calm anyway? In this episode, I share a personal story about being nearly deported from Costa Rica due to a paperwork error and how years of working with my mind helped me face the crisis with presence and clarity.

I see more and more that we are living in a world with an imbalance toward the masculine. This is displayed in our struggle with self-care. 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 live in a time when it is becoming harder to feel compassion and empathy due to the inundation of suffering we are subjected to. Here's a technique for opening your heart when it is needed. 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 luck isn't something that happens to us—but something we create? In this episode, I explore the deeper truth behind luck and why some people seem to attract it so easily. You'll discover how opportunity meets preparation, why taking small, consistent actions turns chance into momentum, and how staying engaged with life invites more magic in. When we stop waiting at the riverbank and start panning for gold, life begins to open in extraordinary ways.

Could your love and support be holding someone back? In this episode, I explore how our desire to help those we care about—our children, partners, friends, or colleagues—can sometimes send an unintended message: "I don't believe you can do this." You'll learn how stepping back, even when it's hard, can become the most empowering act of love. When we allow others to find their own strength, we give them the chance to truly grow.

What if creating the life you want is simpler than you think? In this episode, I share a powerful three-step framework I call F.A.B.—Focus, Ask, and Breadcrumbs. You'll discover how staying focused on what truly matters, asking for guidance from whatever you believe in, and learning to follow the subtle signs around you can open doors you never imagined. When we align intention with awareness, life begins to unfold in the most extraordinary ways.

Why is our mind like an elephant? Today I share a quote from an 8th century Indian philosopher to explain. 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.

Why is compassion so crucial to our happiness? There is a direct link that I explain in the podcast today. 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.

Have you ever noticed how the people who trigger you the most are often your greatest teachers? In this episode, I explore how our relationships act as mirrors—revealing the parts of ourselves we might not see otherwise. In this episode, I share how every reaction, frustration, or moment of tenderness can become a doorway to deeper awareness. You'll discover how to use your interactions as opportunities for growth and self-understanding, transforming even the most challenging encounters into moments of insight and compassion.

Why do bad things happen to good people and good things happen to bad people? There is a way I like to look at this that helps me to be a better person and have a better 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.

A friend has someone in her life who is suffering. She is struggling to know how to help her. Here is what I suggested. 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.

None of us expected the covid crisis, and there was quite a range of experiences of how people managed in the most challenging time of the pandemic. How do we prepare ourselves for crises and difficulties? 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 the hardest moments in your life were the very thing that makes the beautiful ones shine so brightly? In this episode, I explore why the darkness we resist—the disappointments, challenges, and emotional pain—is actually what allows us to experience joy with such depth and clarity. Just like the night sky, our lives need contrast to reveal their brilliance. When we stop fighting the difficult times and begin to see them as part of the tapestry of being human, something softens. Gratitude grows. And the light becomes easier to recognize.