In Your Right Mind with Monique Rhodes

When we begin to investigate our negative emotions, there is a powerful question that we can ask ourselves. What do I want? It is a key to helping us heal. 

Energy always feels as though it is in short supply. However, there is an easy way for us to have more energy in our day. 

We all get triggered. It's uncomfortable when we do because the emotions are usually not the fun ones. At the same time, getting triggered is a powerful sign. 

There is a lot of research showing us how vital friendships are to our lives. But how many do we need to be well and happy?

When emotions overpower us, one of the things we can do is write about them. But as one of my students asked, how on earth can we write about our emotions? Here's an answer. 

This podcast is about coping with negative emotions and thoughts. However, it also discusses depression. It is in response to a question. I hope it is helpful. 

Many years ago, I wrote a song called Dear Michael. It was about a man I have been supporting for over 20 years.

It's been another big week, and there is a lot of noise on the world stage, especially in the USA. It might be time to look again at how you are showing up amongst the noise. 

Most of us are imprisoned by our beliefs, unaware of them. In today's podcast, I explain why they can be such a problem. 

Last night a tiny bird found its way into my house. It reminded me how meaningful these interactions are for our hearts. 

Nothing can stand in your way when you know where you're going. But change also takes a shift in mindset. Sometimes we need to set things up in our minds so that we can change quickly.  

Emotions are an integral part of being human. We all experience them, and we all want to be able to understand and express them—not just to others but also within ourselves. And while emotions can be difficult to understand, they can also be a source of great joy and healing. They aren't always logical or rational, which makes them hard to explain to others. Understanding your emotions is a skill...

No matter how down we feel, there is a source of happiness available to us. It gifts us in 2 crucial ways. 

I've been contemplating a lot over this past week about happiness. It made me want to sing Hallelujah at the thought of how we can have it. 

This week I am taking a much needed rest. So, I wanted to give you the 7 most listened to podcasts over the last 2 years. Today's podcast is one of those 7. I hope you enjoy it. 

This week I am taking a much needed rest. So, I wanted to give you the 7 most listened to podcasts over the last 2 years. Today's podcast is one of those 7. I hope you enjoy it.  One of my students wrote with a great question. She seems to do well with her self-care when everything is going OK. However, when a crisis hits, it all falls apart. She needs help in stopping this cycle. 

Do your evening habits set you up for a better morning? In this episode, I explore the power of nighttime rituals and how what we do before bed impacts how we feel when we wake. I'll share simple, mindful practices to calm your mind, improve your sleep, and begin each day with more clarity and energy.

This week I am taking a much needed rest. So, I wanted to give you the 7 most listened to podcasts over the last 2 years. Today's podcast is one of those 7. I hope you enjoy it. 

This week I am taking a much needed rest. So, I wanted to give you the 7 most listened to podcasts over the last 2 years. Today's podcast is one of those 7. I hope you enjoy it. 

This week I am taking a much needed rest. So, I wanted to give you the 7 most listened to podcasts over the last 2 years. Today's podcast is one of those 7. I hope you enjoy it. 

This week I am taking a much needed rest. So, I wanted to give you the 7 most listened to podcasts over the last 2 years. Today's podcast is one of those 7. I hope you enjoy it.  You can change the world with small gestures. You can be a hero. You don't have to be an artist or a musician or an athlete. You don't have to be famous or powerful—you just need to do something that matters to you and yo...

Today here in New Zealand, it is my birthday. And I have a little birthday gift for you. 

Do friendships affect how long we live? Yes, they do! Let me tell you about The Blue Zones and how ageing there is directly affected by friendships. 

Do friendships affect our health? Yes, they do. Today I share some science around this.