In Your Right Mind with Monique Rhodes

Do you get enough alone time? Today's podcast examines a couple of studies about people getting enough time alone.  If you like this podcast, we would love you to give a review. Here is how you do it.

What do you do when you wake up in the morning and you just don't feel like facing the day? This happens to all of us. Instead of wasting your day getting bogged down in the hardships there are ways to make it better no matter what is going on.  If you like this podcast, we would love you to give a review. Here is how you do it.

How do you set goals and work towards them without becoming attached to the results? In this episode, I explore the wisdom of balancing effort with the ability to let go. I'll share how trusting life's flow and learning to pivot can open up possibilities you might never have imagined. Discover how remaining open-hearted and unattached to specific outcomes allows you to co-create with the universe...

How do you navigate mixed emotions when someone difficult in your life passes away? In this episode, I explore the complexity of grief and the importance of honoring all feelings—anger, relief, sadness, and love. I'll share how to find healing and resolution, even after someone has passed, by creating space for reflection, connection, and forgiveness.

How do we manage holding people's differing opinions and at the same not be hurt by them? This is the part of the work that is hard. And the hurt that some people are feeling right now hurts my heart too.  If you like this podcast, we would love you to give a review. Here is how you do it.  

When we embark on a new endeavour, it is easy to become frustrated when things don't happen quickly. We live in a world of instant results, and it can be hard to let go of the clock as we reach for what we want. 

Have you ever snapped at someone who had nothing to do with your stress? In this episode, I explore how fear and overwhelm can cause us to misdirect our emotions—and how a simple practice of mental role playing can help us respond with more awareness and kindness.

What if the secret to happiness is letting go of the need to hold on? In this episode, I explore a beautiful piece of wisdom from poet William Blake, teaching us to embrace life's joys and challenges without attachment. I'll share how allowing life's moments to flow—both the good and the difficult—can free us from resistance and help us live more fully. Let's discover how to kiss the joy as it fli...

The Supreme Court ruling has created some big feelings, no matter what side of the argument you land on. This is not a podcast on how we manage those feelings. It's a podcast on how we manage each other. 

One of the ways we can integrate our meditation practice is to eat when we eat and sleep when we sleep. What does that mean, and how can we use this to help us?

What holds you back from feeling confident in your abilities? In this episode, I explore how the stories we tell ourselves shape our confidence and how small wins can help us build it over time. I'll share strategies for shifting your inner dialogue, celebrating progress, and reframing challenges. Let's dive into how you can step into the world with a stronger sense of self-assurance and enjoy lif...

Today has been a very special day here in New Zealand. I want to tell you a little about it and why it might be relevant for you. 

Our minds are exhausted, and we are passively overstimulated. No wonder we are struggling with stress and anxiety. Let's talk about boredom and what a gift it can be. 

What if your deepest sorrow could become the seed of your greatest strength? In this episode, I share Rumi's wisdom about grief as the garden of compassion—and explore how opening our hearts to pain transforms it into love and understanding. We'll look at why vulnerability is not weakness, but a doorway to connection and healing. By allowing ourselves to feel fully, we create space for wisdom to g...

How do you respond when someone you love acts irrationally or adversarially? In this episode, I tackle a question from one of my students about staying mentally and emotionally prepared in challenging situations with a spouse. I'll share insights on understanding triggers, setting boundaries, and approaching conflicts with empathy and open communication. Learn how to break negative cycles and crea...

Today I want to teach you how you can start to manage the things you put off with a 2-minute strategy. Don't believe me? Have a listen.

Today's podcast is important. We are living in a world of deep division. Why is this happening? I am hoping that today's podcast will give you some answers. 

Why is sitting in silence so uncomfortable for many of us? In this episode, I explore our growing resistance to quiet and the importance of reclaiming it in our daily lives. I'll share why silence can be a powerful space for rest, reflection, and healing—and how practicing stillness, even in small moments, helps us connect more deeply with ourselves.

I want to be kinder. Where do I start? This came through as a question, and as I am aware, this world needs every piece of kindness we can muster; I loved answering it. 

Why should you commit to daily meditation? In this episode, I answer a question from one of my listeners and share the single most important reason to start meditating every day. I'll explain how meditation helps you take control of your thoughts and emotions, making life's challenges easier to navigate. Discover how just 10 minutes a day can lead to less stress, more happiness, and a calmer, more...

One of my students asked me about the turning point in my life that has enabled me to shift into a life of joy and fulfilment. I explain what it was in today's podcast. 

Do you want to know a quick and easy way to reduce your stress and anxiety and feel happier? Here it is! One of my favourite lifelong strategies. 

Do you ever feel overwhelmed by the demands of those who rely on you? In this episode, I share how to balance giving to others with taking care of yourself. I'll explore the power of setting boundaries, reframing your mindset, and finding joy in the act of giving. Let's learn how to approach life's responsibilities with lightness and love while ensuring you maintain a full and healthy well to draw...

Is there a "right" amount of time to meditate each day? In this episode, I tackle a question from one of my students about the Dalai Lama's hours-long meditation practice versus our 10-minute sessions. I'll explain why consistency often matters more than duration and how you can deepen your practice even within a short time frame. We'll also look at ways to integrate meditation into daily life, ma...

We all know the things that make us feel better, but why is it so hard to actually do them? In this episode, I explore why our habitual patterns often override logic and how we can begin to shift our behaviors. By understanding our deeper motivations and experimenting with small changes, we can start making choices that truly benefit our well-being. Let's uncover the power of aligning our actions...