In Your Right Mind with Monique Rhodes

We had a little bit of a traumatic experience here on the property on which I live. It was incredibly fortunate that I had learnt a completely unexpected way to help with it.

In today's podcast, I am interviewed by Anders Bolling. I thought you might enjoy listening to his interview with me, and then Scamp makes a naughty appearance!

Ash Barty retired from tennis a few days ago as the number one female player in the world. She understands where her happiness comes from.

In today's podcast, I answer a question of how it is possible to be in the goodness of our lives when so much suffering is happening in the world. I feel passionate about this, so I hope this is helpful. 

Do you feel weighed down by the demands of those who depend on you? In this episode, I dive into how to navigate these challenges with balance and grace. I'll share why setting boundaries, prioritizing self-care, and reframing your mindset are essential to staying energized and joyful. Let's explore how to give from a place of fullness and turn overwhelm into a fulfilling connection with others.

A research article came out this week from the University of Essex discussing their findings around who are the most boring people. There are a couple of pieces of information from that research that you might want to be aware of. 

I spoke with one of my students this week about her husband, who was making her angry. In the end, the anger was more about herself than about him. 

Are you willing to face what truly heals you, even if it's uncomfortable? In this episode, I explore the idea of "taking the medicine" when it comes to personal growth. I'll discuss how confronting our pain, fears, and challenges head-on is often the very thing that leads to healing and transformation. Learn why avoiding discomfort only keeps us stuck and how embracing the hard truths can lead to...

How do we know when it is our wise voice or our not so wise voice helping us make decisions? There is a way to know, and in today's podcast, I discuss the difference. 

It can be hard for us to see another person's point of view. It might challenge something inside of us. 

Someone wrote to me about their fear of what is happening in the world right now. We looked at what is underlying it. 

How do you protect what is precious to you, especially when sharing it with others? In this episode, I discuss the importance of being mindful about who you share your creative work, ideas, or vulnerable moments with. I'll share why choosing the right audience can help you stay confident and grounded while still being open to constructive feedback.

I have some questions today that you might want to ask yourself. In these challenging times, we can find lightness and increasing happiness if we can answer them. 

Someone whose work I like posted an article at the weekend about a study that has been done about who the happiest people are. It got me a little annoyed. 

Today I answer a question about how meditation help us to become a better person.

Even if we don't know them personally when someone suffers, how can we help them? Today I answered a question from one of my students about her sick friend. You can use what I suggest for anyone.

I need your help with a new course on overwhelm, stress and anxiety. I will teach it live for a one and only time. Here's your chance to be a part of that class. 

I want to explain how to become the ocean in your meditation practice. You might find this a powerful way to work with your thoughts and emotions as they arise in your mind. 

I was sent a beautiful song the other day called Glorious. It made me consider how glorious our lives actually are and that seeing the glorious is even more vital in these times of darkness. 

Yesterday I discussed the importance of connecting with our inner selves. But how do we use this connection with our inner self to change our life? 

I talked with my friend, and she is concerned because she doesn't like her daughter's boyfriend. Sometimes we can feel this way about the people our friends choose to date. How do we deal with it?

Many of you loved my interview last year with Joan Halifax. I was very interested to hear her thoughts on the current situation in Ukraine. Today I want to read you what she wrote. I find it powerful, not only for Ukraine but for how we live our whole lives. 

Have you ever stopped to think about how your actions ripple out into the world? In this episode, I explore the powerful truth that every action we take creates a reaction, whether positive or negative. I'll share how understanding this universal law can help us take responsibility for our choices and stay patient when working toward our goals.

Last night I made a point of doing my nightly walk with Scamp a little differently. It was wonderful.