In Your Right Mind with Monique Rhodes

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...

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, lif...

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...

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...

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, m...

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 ch...

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...

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 al...

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...

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 iint...

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.

Humility is prized in our world. The last thing we want to be is too big for our boots. However, I believe that humility is misunderstood.  If you like this podcast, we would love you to give a review. Here is how you do it.

Some years ago I suffered from a serious burnout. One of the symptoms I experienced was that I felt like I was depressed. At the same time, I knew I wasn't.  So I read an article in the New York Times about the difference between burnout and depression and I wanted to share some of the information from it with you, in case you are suffering from burnout.    If you like this podcast, we would love...