In Your Right Mind with Monique Rhodes

What if one small shift could make a big difference in your day? In this episode, I explore how tiny habit changes—like swapping your phone for a book at bedtime—can create powerful momentum toward a healthier, happier life. I'll share simple ways to recognize your triggers and replace them with actions that better support your well-being.

Are you rushing through life trying to keep up with everyone else? In this episode, I explore why honoring your own natural pace—whether in work, healing, or everyday movement—can lead to greater peace and alignment. I'll share how slowing down helps your mind settle and why true growth never happens on someone else's timeline.

One of the most important things for me over this last year is community. Being in a community with others not only supports our mental health it also helps us grow.

I love the weekend because it's a chance for me to fill up my joy well. I hope you can find your joy this Sunday too. 

Sometimes we can find ourselves in a place where difficult things keep showing up repeatedly. There are a couple of reasons this might be happening. 

What does it truly mean to be happy? In this episode, I share my personal journey—from feeling lost and anxious to discovering a deep, unshakable happiness. I'll explore how shifting your mindset, embracing gratitude, and letting go of worry can transform your daily life.

I have been watching the Paralympics. One of my friends was a champion Paralympian, so I have been interested in the games since I was young. It's a good reminder of how different we all are. 

How do you see the world around you? In this episode, I explore how the lens we choose—whether one of possibility or limitation—shapes our entire experience. I'll share how our minds are wired to seek confirmation of what we already believe and why shifting our perspective can open the door to a more positive, fulfilling life.

I took a break this weekend from the culture of victimhood. I saw how much I am surrounded by it every day. 

What if lasting happiness is built one small step at a time? In this episode, I explore how meaningful change isn't about big, sweeping actions but the consistent, small drops that create powerful waves in our lives. I'll share why mastering simple, everyday practices can lead to profound happiness and how focusing on the drops can transform your perspective.

Do you often find yourself looking to others for reassurance? In this episode, I explore why relying on external validation can create a cycle of stress and dependency. I'll share why building a strong relationship with yourself is the key to lasting confidence and peace.

Today I want to tell you a story about performing for 10,000 people and how I accidentally learned to manage my nerves. In this episode, I share an unforgettable experience from my touring days that taught me something surprising—nerves aren't a requirement. With no time to overthink, I discovered how calm and clarity can replace anxiety, even in the most high-pressure moments. Join me as I explor...

A lot is stripped away when we cannot live our lives in the way that we are used to. It can lead us to ask some deep questions about ourselves. 

How often do we miss opportunities to be kind because we're too focused on our own deadlines, pressures, or plans? In this episode, I share a fascinating study that reveals how even those preparing to teach about kindness sometimes fail to practice it when under time constraints. Together, we'll explore why it's so easy to overlook the needs of others—and why choosing kindness, even when inconveni...

What if doing nothing was the key to reducing stress and boosting creativity? In this episode, I explore the Dutch concept of Niksen—the art of simply being without purpose or productivity. I'll share why allowing your mind to wander freely can help you relax, spark new ideas, and create a greater sense of spaciousness in your life.

How do you want to live your one precious life? In this episode, I reflect on how unexpected events—like a global pandemic or a personal health crisis—can spark deep questioning about how we spend our time. What truly matters? Are our daily choices aligned with our deeper values? If you'd like to go deeper into this work, visit iintendtobehappy.com —it's a wonderful place to begin your journey wit...

I have been seeing more and more over this last week that people are struggling. Let's talk about solutions-based thinking. 

What if the goal of life isn't to eliminate your challenges—but to grow through them? In this episode, I explore how expecting life to become pain-free keeps us stuck in resistance. I'll share how challenges aren't obstacles to avoid, but essential experiences that help us evolve into kinder, stronger, more grounded people.

The most powerful thing you can do is to get to know your unique self. It has been one of the most significant opportunities that we have been given over this last year. 

Why do some people lead with arrogance—and how do we stay kind in the face of it? In this episode, I explore how self-importance often masks insecurity and fear, and how these moments can reveal our own blocks to love. I'll share practical ways to meet unkindness with steadiness, see the human beneath the performance, and choose true leadership by treating everyone—at every level—with genuine resp...

I have had a bit of a tumultuous last few days. I was travelling, and my little covid free island nation has gone into lockdown. It's reminded me of the importance of taking care of each other. 

What if the love we long for starts with what we're willing to give? In this episode, I respond to a listener who struggles to feel loved—and explore how shifting from waiting to creating love can transform your life. I'll share why vulnerability, kindness, and showing up for others is the first step to feeling truly connected.

From the moment we wake up until the moment we go to sleep, we interact with our phones. Today, we look at how to shift that into a healthier place. 

Being present with other people is even more difficult today. And yet, this is precisely what we have missed so much during this pandemic.