In Your Right Mind with Monique Rhodes

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 lett...

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...

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...

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, li...

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 opportu...

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 difficu...

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 conne...

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.