In Your Right Mind with Monique Rhodes

What happens when we stop asking how others see us and start asking how we can help them be happy? In this episode, I explore how pride quietly shows up in our lives—not just as arrogance, but also in self-doubt and the constant habit of putting ourselves at the center of every story. We'll look at how shifting our focus from self-concern to genuine care for others can dissolve pride, deepen connection, and bring more ease into our relationships. Real freedom begins when we stop asking, "What do they think of me?" and start asking, "How can I help this person right now to be happy?" Let's explore how this simple question can transform the way you show up in the world.

In this episode, I explore how the conflicts and chaos we see around us often mirror the unrest within our own minds. You'll discover how cultivating inner calm and compassion not only transforms your personal life but also contributes to a more peaceful world. True change, it turns out, starts from the inside out.

I had a call from a friend struggling with her angry brother. What is causing his unhappiness is what causes unhappiness in many of us. The good news is that we can turn this unhappiness around. 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 doorway to freedom was closer than you think? In this episode, I explore the key that unlocks one of life's greatest treasures: the ability to become your own best friend. We'll look at why so many of us turn against ourselves without even realizing it—and how shifting this habit changes everything. This simple but powerful practice opens the way to more love, more ease, and a life that feels truly your own. Let's talk about the magical key you've been holding all along.

What does it really mean to live with courage? In this episode, I explore the choices we face every day—between reacting out of fear or stepping into a more conscious, intentional way of being. We'll talk about the habits that keep us stuck in anxiety and judgment, and the ones that open us to freedom, love, and self-respect. Living bravely isn't about grand gestures—it's about choosing awareness and kindness in the moments that matter most. Let's look at how you can shape a life that feels authentically your own.

What does it mean to have a happy mind? How can we achieve 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.

Why do we cling the hardest just when it's time to let go? In this episode, I talk about how attachment can cause suffering—whether it's in our relationships, our possessions, or even our pursuit of happiness. You'll learn why grasping only makes things slip through your fingers, and how true peace comes from opening your hands, loosening your grip, and allowing life to flow naturally.

When the world feels heavy, it's easy to lose sight of the beauty all around us. In today's episode, we explore how to shift our perspective—just like the father in the film Life Is Beautiful—and discover the magic and grace available in every moment. Your mind holds the power to change your reality. Let's learn to look for what is beautiful.

Have you ever wondered how much impact the smallest gestures can have? In this episode, I explore the quiet power of everyday kindness — the smiles, the helping hands, the words that connect us when life feels busy and distant. Through the beautiful poem "Small Kindnesses" by Danusha Laméris, we're reminded that these fleeting moments of care are where the sacred truly lives.

Why does meditation sometimes feel more restless than restful? In this episode, I explore why restlessness is not a sign of failure but a natural part of the practice. I'll share how sitting with uncomfortable emotions and busy thoughts—rather than running from them—can teach us resilience, presence, and ease. Let's talk about how learning to stay, even when it feels hard, can transform not only your meditation but your whole life.

A mental health day sounds glorious. However, we have become so busy that when we think of taking one, it can be difficult even to know what to do with it. If you like this podcast, we would love you to give a review. Here is how you do it.

What does it mean to bring meditation into every moment of your life? In this episode, I explore how the true power of meditation goes beyond the cushion—it's about learning to steady the mind wherever you are. We'll look at simple, grounding techniques you can use anytime, like mindful breathing or reconnecting with your senses, to bring yourself back to calm and clarity. Real mindfulness isn't just a practice we do once a day—it's a way of being that allows us to meet stress, anxiety, and everyday life with greater ease and presence. Let's explore how you can cultivate this kind of awareness and truly meditate anywhere.

What does it mean to truly live in the present? In this episode, I explore how easily we become caught in the pull of our habits—constantly thinking ahead, replaying the past, or waiting for life to feel different. We'll look at how awareness in each moment gives us the power to shift our patterns and create real change. Transformation doesn't happen someday in the future; it begins right here, in this breath, in this very moment. Let's explore how you can return to presence, break free from autopilot living, and reconnect with the simplicity and peace that are always available now.

I was coaching one of my students the other week about being enough. I think this is a lesson for us all. If you like this podcast, we would love you to give a review. Here is how you do it.

When we're hurt, our instinct is often to protect ourselves by building walls. But those same walls keep out love, connection, and peace. In this episode, I explore how staying open to our vulnerability allows healing to flow and turns us into peacemakers in a world that longs for gentleness. Let's learn how a peaceful heart begins with us.

After one year and nine months, I landed in LA again. It feels good to be back in the world. If you like this podcast, we would love you to give a review. Here is how you do it.

After one year and nine months, I landed in LA again. It feels good to be back in the world. If you like this podcast, we would love you to give a review. Here is how you do it.

After one year and nine months, I landed in LA again. It feels good to be back in the world. If you like this podcast, we would love you to give a review. Here is how you do it.

After one year and nine months, I landed in LA again. It feels good to be back in the world. If you like this podcast, we would love you to give a review. Here is how you do it.

What do you do when life pours down on you and everything feels out of control? In this episode, I share why peace doesn't come from changing the weather—it comes from choosing how we walk through the storm. You'll discover how to let go of what you can't control, how to respond instead of react, and how small shifts in awareness can help you reclaim calm, even when the rain won't stop.

Today, I've taken the leap. It's time for the next phase and stage of my life. If you like this podcast, we would love you to give a review. Here is how you do it.

What if your first impulse to give is actually your clearest truth? In this episode, I share why acting immediately on our generous impulses can transform both our lives and the lives of others. Discover how generosity—when practiced without hesitation—becomes a direct path to happiness, connection, and freedom from self-doubt. Sometimes the simplest act of giving, done in the moment, opens the deepest door to joy.

What if peace isn't something you have to go looking for, but something already within your reach? In this episode, I explore a powerful quote from Elisabeth Kübler-Ross about the quiet wisdom found in stillness. We'll look at how our constant search for peace can distract us from the silence that already holds it—and how embracing that silence can bring clarity, meaning, and calm right where we are. If you'd like to go deeper into this work, visit iintendtobehappy.com—it's a wonderful place to begin your journey with me.

What if the deepest loss you'll ever face isn't someone walking away—but you walking away from yourself? In this episode, I explore how fear, old family roles, and the longing for approval can lead us to abandon our own needs. I'll share how to recognize when you're giving from love instead of fear—and why protecting your connection with yourself is the most powerful way to strengthen your relationships with others.

Hard things are by their nature hard. However, you may not know that there is actually a formula you can use to get your mindset clear to make hard things easier. If you like this podcast, we would love you to give a review. Here is how you do it.

What does it really mean to understand your emotions? In this episode, I explore how learning to identify what we feel is one of the most powerful steps toward emotional balance and self-awareness. We'll look at why so many of us were taught to avoid difficult feelings, and how repressing them only leads to greater suffering. Real emotional freedom begins when we can name what we feel, stay present with it, and let it move through us without judgment. Let's explore how you can begin to recognize your emotions with compassion and clarity—and in doing so, create more peace within yourself.

What happens when we get caught in the mindset of being a victim? In this episode, I explore how suffering is an unavoidable part of life, but how choosing to see ourselves as victims is optional. We'll look at the ways blame and resentment keep us stuck, and how shifting our response opens the door to freedom and self-responsibility. Real empowerment comes when we stop giving our power away and begin to meet life's challenges with courage, compassion, and clarity. Let's explore how you can move out of victimhood and step into a stronger, more loving way of being in the world.

On this historic day, the day of the funeral of Queen Elizabeth II, an element of her life may be an inspiration for us. If you like this podcast, we would love you to give a review. Here is how you do it.

How do we handle those moments when someone we care about treats us unkindly? In today's episode, I explore how we can move through emotional hurt without shutting down or reacting from pain. We'll look at how mindfulness, self-awareness, and a shift in perspective can help us meet unkindness with clarity and compassion—protecting our peace without hardening our hearts. If you'd like to go deeper into this work, visit iintendtobehappy.com—it's a wonderful place to begin your journey with me.

Why do certain words or moments trigger us so deeply? In this episode, I explore how our emotions can scatter like leaves in the wind—and how mindfulness helps them settle again. You'll learn how habitual thoughts and old stories distort what we see, and how meditation brings us back to stillness and clarity. When we stop stirring the water, the mind becomes calm, and peace naturally returns.

What does it really mean to live from your true nature? In this episode, I explore the teaching behind the quote "You are the sky, everything else is just the weather" and how it reveals the difference between who we are and the storms of our thoughts and emotions. We'll look at how habitual patterns obscure our innate goodness and how practices like meditation help us slow down our reactions, lift above the clouds, and reconnect with the clear, spacious awareness that's always there. Let's discover how you can return to that steady, loving nature within you, no matter what storms arise.

Have you ever shared something precious only to be met with criticism or indifference? In this episode, I explore why it's okay to keep certain things close to your heart and how mindful sharing can protect your peace. Discover the freedom that comes from choosing who truly deserves access to your inner world.

What if the moments you consider failures are actually the doorway to your greatest growth? In this episode, I share a powerful story from the U.S. Women's National Soccer Team and how they used a painful loss—not as something to hide from, but as fuel to become better. I explore how we can apply the same mindset in our own lives by reflecting with honesty, learning from our missteps, and choosing to grow rather than shrink. This simple shift can transform how you see yourself and the path you're walking.

It's not an easy time in the world right now. How can we stop from spiraling into despair? If you like this podcast, we would love you to give a review. Here is how you do it.

I was in an Uber a few days ago with a man who was adamant he knew the one true path. I always find that perspective intriguing. If you like this podcast, we would love you to give a review. Here is how you do it.

What if fear isn't meant to stop you—but to show you you're about to grow? In this episode, I share the story of a young drummer who stepped onto one of the biggest stages in the world and how her courage reminds us what's possible when we move forward, even when we're scared. You'll also hear how I've learned to embrace fear in my own life as a sign of expansion. Because courage isn't about being fearless—it's about learning to fly with your fear beside you.

It's been a day of listening to so many tributes for Queen Elizabeth. It's got me thinking of one aspect that makes this time so profound. If you like this podcast, we would love you to give a review. Here is how you do it.

The world is in mourning today at the passing of Queen Elizabeth. But is it really a sad day? If you like this podcast, we would love you to give a review. Here is how you do it.

We are living in a world of collective outrage. It can lead us to miss the facts of a situation. If you like this podcast, we would love you to give a review. Here is how you do it.

When does honesty become unkind—and when does kindness become dishonesty? In this episode, I unpack the delicate balance between truth and compassion. I share why honesty without kindness can wound, and why fear often stops us from being real with the people we love. You'll learn how to speak truth with care, when to hold back, and how courage and kindness can walk hand in hand to create deeper, more authentic relationships.

How can we make an impact in a world where going big seems to be what is expected of us? If you like this podcast, we would love you to give a review. Here is how you do it.

Blessings are available to us all. What does that mean, and how can we access them? If you like this podcast, we would love you to give a review. Here is how you do it.

What does it mean to bring both presence and an open heart into our daily lives? In this episode, I explore the practice of loving awareness—the simple yet profound shift of being fully present while allowing the heart to remain open. We'll look at how distraction scatters our energy, how rigidity closes us off, and how cultivating spacious awareness transforms the way we meet each moment. Real change comes when awareness is infused with love, giving us the capacity to show up with kindness, clarity, and compassion in every interaction. Let's explore how you can nurture loving awareness and create a deeper sense of connection in your life.

We have to change. Time is running out. If you like this podcast, we would love you to give a review. Here is how you do it.

What does it mean to truly live in balance? In this episode, I explore the delicate dance between our inner work of training the mind and our outer work of opening the heart. We'll look at how focusing only on self-discipline can leave us cold and disconnected, and how caring only for others can scatter our energy and leave our minds unsteady. Real transformation comes from integrating both wisdom and compassion, the mind and the heart,so that empathy arises naturally and we can meet every being with clarity and care. Let's explore how you can cultivate that balance in your own life and make a deeper difference in the world.

What does it really mean to offer help to someone in need? In this episode, I explore the complexities of asking, "What can I do to help?" and why this question can sometimes feel uncomfortable or even unwelcome. We'll look at the reasons people may resist receiving help—whether it's fear, uncertainty, past disappointments, or simply wanting to be heard rather than advised. True support doesn't always mean fixing a problem, but being present in a way that meets the other person where they are. Let's explore how you can ask this question with care, listen with openness, and create deeper connections through genuine acts of support.

Why do we sometimes over-praise or over-please others—even when it feels inauthentic? In this episode, I explore the subtle survival pattern of "fawning" and how it often masks fear, power imbalances, or a deep longing for approval. I'll share how recognizing this behavior can help you shift toward healthier boundaries, authentic disagreement, and more empowered relationships. If you'd like to go deeper into this work, visit iintendtobehappy.com—it's a wonderful place to begin your journey with me.

Fyodor Dostoevsky wrote, "It seems, in fact, as though the second half of a person's life is made up of nothing but the habits they accumulated during the first half." What does that mean for us as we age? If you like this podcast, we would love you to give a review. Here is how you do it.

What if distraction isn't the problem, but how we recover from it is? In this episode, I dive into the challenges of staying focused in a world designed to pull us away from what matters. From setting boundaries with others to managing our own habits, learn how to reclaim your time, reset quickly, and get back on track with clarity and purpose. If you'd like to go deeper into this work, visit iintendtobehappy.com—it's a wonderful place to begin your journey with me.

If we struggle to make decisions, we can hold our lives up. Here are 3 ways we can make decisions more easily. If you like this podcast, we would love you to give a review. Here is how you do it.