In Your Right Mind with Monique Rhodes

At 19 years old, I didn't want to be alive anymore. Not because life was impossible — but because I had built an identity out of being broken. And nobody talks about this. We talk about depression. We talk about anxiety. We talk about the circumstances that bring us to our knees. But nobody talks about what happens when your suffering becomes your personality — and how that single thing can silent...

Most people think their emotions are the problem.   They try to control them, suppress them, or push them away… and wonder why nothing changes.   But what if the real issue isn't your emotions at all — it's the way you've been taught to deal with them?   In this episode, I unpack the emotional education almost nobody received growing up — and the simple framework that completely changes how you un...

Most people think they need more love in their lives.   But what if the real problem is that you've been abandoning yourself?   In this episode, I unpack the quiet habits that slowly destroy your self-worth — and the simple shifts that help you build a relationship with yourself that no external validation can replace.   If you've ever felt like nothing is quite enough, this conversation might exp...

You might think your clutter problem is about discipline.   It's not.   In this episode, I explain the surprising neuroscience behind why clutter builds up — and why your nervous system may be the real reason you can't seem to get organized, no matter how hard you try.   Once you understand what's actually happening in your brain, everything about decluttering starts to make sense — and suddenly i...

Most people won't recognise themselves in 2026.   Not because they changed too much — but because they didn't change at all.   In this episode, I share five tiny self-care micro-habits that quietly rewire your brain, regulate your nervous system, and shift your identity — without overhauling your life.   If you want next year's version of you to feel calmer, clearer, and stronger… this is where it...

Some years ago, my brain stopped working.   I couldn't focus. I couldn't remember things. I couldn't finish simple tasks. And I thought something was seriously wrong with me.   What I discovered shocked me: chronic stress was physically changing my brain.   In this episode, I break down what stress is actually doing inside your head — and the four science-backed ways you can protect (and rebuild)...

I used to think I was healing… but I was actually hiding.   In this episode, I share the moment that changed everything — and the one simple shift that took me from depression and feeling completely stuck to building the life I live today.   If you've been overwhelmed by the size of the mountain in front of you, this conversation will show you why real change never starts with a big leap.   It sta...

I rode a motorcycle through the Himalayas — altitude sick, terrified, completely unsure I could do it. And what I learned there changed everything I thought I knew about confidence.   In this episode, I share the truth nobody tells you: confidence doesn't come after success. It comes before it — and most people spend their lives waiting for permission that never arrives.   If you've been waiting t...

Most people think they're exhausted because life is hard. I don't believe that's true.   In this episode, I'm sharing the hidden pattern that keeps so many of us trapped in overthinking, emotional fatigue, and a mind that never switches off — even when nothing is actually wrong.   This isn't about fixing yourself. It's about seeing what your mind has been doing all along… and learning a completely...

What if one of the most powerful tools for brain health, emotional clarity, and long-term longevity has been sitting quietly in your drawer this whole time?   In this episode, I'm sharing something that sounds almost too simple — yet neuroscience is now showing it can literally reshape how your brain processes stress, builds resilience, and protects your future cognitive health.   This isn't about...

You don't need more bubble baths. You need emotional mastery, deep peace, and a nervous system that doesn't flinch at chaos.   In Part 3 of this series, I reveal the 3 habits that separate reactive, exhausted lives from calm, grounded ones—especially the one habit that will instantly reduce 90% of your anxiety (and no, it's not what you think). This isn't self-care fluff. This is the foundation of...

Most self-care advice keeps you soft. This habit? It makes you invincible .   In Part Two, I reveal the habit that forces you to stop lying to yourself—and gives you the clarity to become who you're meant to be. Plus: the mindset shift that ends anxiety and perfectionism—for good. Ready to break the cycle for good? If this episode resonated with you, there's something you need to try next… Take th...

Everyone talks about self-care—but almost no one tells you the truth about what actually works.   In this episode, I reveal the first 3 habits that mentally strong, deeply peaceful people practice every day. You've never heard self-care described like this—and once you do, you'll understand why the usual advice keeps failing you. Ready to break the cycle for good? If this episode resonated with yo...

You've been taught to fear stress. That belief might be the very thing keeping you exhausted, anxious, and stuck.   In this episode, I break down what stress actually is, why fighting it makes everything worse, and the simple physiological shift that can calm your body in under a minute. Once you understand this, you'll never think about stress—or your anxiety—the same way again. Ready to break th...

You've been managing anxiety all wrong—and it's quietly draining you every day. In this episode, I reveal the simple habit that rewires your nervous system, stops chronic stress in its tracks, and completely changes how you feel by the end of your day. It's not meditation. It's not journaling. It's something far easier—and almost no one is talking about it. Ready to break the cycle for good? If th...

Most people are chasing happiness the wrong way—and it's quietly ruining their peace. In this episode, I reveal the surprising truth about what actually creates lasting happiness (it's not what you think), why "feeling good" isn't the goal, and the one shift that will change how you experience your life forever. Ready to break the cycle for good? If this episode resonated with you, there's somethi...

I used to think I'd finally feel happy once I got the job, the body, the relationship. But here's the truth no one tells you: You don't actually want the thing — you want the feeling you think it will give you.   And the wild part? You can feel that way right now.   If you've ever said "I'll be happy when…" — this will stop you in your tracks. Listen now. This changes everything. Ready to break th...

What if the reason you're constantly second-guessing yourself isn't because something's wrong with you—but because you were never meant to be liked by everyone in the first place?   In this episode, I reveal the real reason people misunderstand you, judge you, or pull away—and why that's not only normal, but necessary. If you've ever twisted yourself into knots trying to be enough for people who s...

What if the real antidepressant isn't in your medicine cabinet—but in your shoes ? In this episode, we uncover the brain chemistry behind why movement is the most overlooked happiness hack of the 21st century. You'll learn how a simple walk can outmatch hours of doomscrolling, how your workouts might be making you more miserable , and why exercising the "wrong" way teaches your brain to hate it. P...

You're not stuck because you're lazy or unmotivated. You're stuck because you're carrying things that no longer belong to you. In this episode, I break down the 10 hidden patterns, beliefs, and behaviors you must let go of if you want to finally feel free—and why holding onto them feels safer than changing. If you'd like to go deeper into this work, visit  moniquerhodes.com —it's a wonderful place...

You've set the goal. Felt the motivation. Promised yourself this time would be different. But somehow… you stopped. Again. What if I told you it's not a discipline problem? Or a motivation problem? Or even a mindset problem? In this episode, I reveal the surprising reason your follow-through keeps stalling—and the one daily shift that quietly rewires it all. If you're tired of starting over, this...

Have you ever had a moment where one more thing — just  one — felt like it might actually break you?   That moment isn't weakness. It isn't poor coping. And it isn't you "failing at life."   In this episode, I break down what's really happening in your brain when overwhelm hits — why your thinking shuts down, why emotions spike or disappear, and why so many "coping strategies" fail at the exact mo...

Everyone says "I'll do that later." But people in their 70s are saying something different:   "I wish I'd known what later really felt like."   This episode is built on years of honest conversations with retirees — and what they wish they'd told their 50-year-old selves. If you're approaching or already in retirement and want clarity about what you need most right now, you can take the Retirement...

You've read the books. You've listened to the experts. You've tried to stick to the things you know are good for you.   So why do your best intentions keep slipping through your fingers?   In today's episode, I'm revealing a simple — but often overlooked — reason why most people fail at creating habits that actually support their happiness, health, and peace of mind.   If you've ever felt frustrat...

You've been told resilience means being strong, pushing through, and coping better. But what if that belief is actually what's keeping you exhausted?   In this episode, I share what resilience really is — and why so many well‑intentioned people are burning out while trying to "be strong." If you've ever wondered why stress feels like it's slowly wearing you down, even when you're doing everything...