In Your Right Mind with Monique Rhodes

With some parts of the world opening up once again, many of you are around people whose views and opinions are problematic. In today's podcast, I answer a question from one of my students on managing her family dynamic with a brother in law whose views she finds difficult.

We can tend to want to run away from our pain. However, there is something so powerful that lies behind it if we can just stay.

What really lies beneath our anger? In this episode, I explore how anger often masks deeper emotions like fear, sadness, or hurt—and how understanding this can transform the way we respond to others and to ourselves. We'll look at how to sit with anger instead of reacting to it, how to uncover its true source, and how to see the humanity in those who have upset us. When we begin to recognize that...

How do I let people in without losing myself? In this episode, I explore the courage it takes to drop the "superhuman" armor, ask for help, and allow others to love and support me. I share why vulnerability deepens intimacy, why no one can save us (but many can stand with us), and how opening just a little can soften the tightness we carry and strengthen our relationships. Let's practice letting o...

What do we do when the people we most want love from can't give it to us? In this episode, I explore the pain of not feeling loved or accepted by those closest to us—particularly family—and why that longing runs so deep. I'll unpack how our early relationships shape our sense of worth, and offer guidance on how to heal when the love we crave isn't available. You'll learn why true belonging begins...

It can be challenging for us to recognise the effects that technology has on our well-being. So who better to talk with than a hugely successful ex-influencer who is now part of driving the conversation around our relationship with tech.  Here is her website: https://whitneylauritsen.com/

What really lies beneath our anger? In this episode, I explore how anger often masks deeper emotions like fear, sadness, or hurt—and how understanding this can transform the way we respond to others and to ourselves. We'll look at how to sit with anger instead of reacting to it, how to uncover its true source, and how to see the humanity in those who have upset us. When we begin to recognize that...

What if saying "thank you" could completely transform your relationships? In this episode, I explore how expressing genuine gratitude—out loud and from the heart—can shift your connection with others in profound ways. You'll learn a simple but powerful daily practice to strengthen your relationships, lift your mood, and help the people you love feel truly seen and valued. It's not just about feeli...

When I was growing up, I was taught that money creates happiness. But over time, and especially through my years living simply in India, I discovered that isn't true. Money can bring comfort, but comfort doesn't last. In this episode, I share what I learned about the fleeting nature of material wealth, and why love, gratitude, and connection are what really transform our lives.

What really happens when we measure ourselves against others? In this episode, I explore the subtle ways comparison keeps us trapped — constantly chasing what we think we "should" have or who we "should" be — and how that cycle robs us of peace and self-acceptance. We'll look at why the urge to keep up with the Joneses is so compelling, how it feeds feelings of lack and inadequacy, and what happen...

What happens when the fear of loss takes over our minds? In this episode, I respond to a listener who feels overwhelmed by thoughts of losing her children and explore how our worries about the future can keep us stuck in pain we may never actually experience. We'll talk about why impermanence is the foundation of life, how meditation helps slow and soften anxious thoughts, and ways to ground yours...

How much peace could you create by simply minding your own business? In this episode, I explore the gentle yet transformative practice of focusing on your own mind, rather than the drama of others. I'll share why our constant urge to comment, compare, and critique can leave us drained—and how pulling back from what isn't ours to manage can create space for greater clarity, presence, and freedom. L...

Our thoughts, words and actions have consequences. We often forget this. If we can start to become conscious, then we can turn ourselves into a creator of positive rather than negative consequences.

Have you ever wondered what truly happens when you meditate—not just in your mind, but in your heart? In this episode, I explore how meditation is not only about calming the mind but also about awakening the goodness that already lives within us. When we learn to quiet our inner noise, our natural kindness, compassion, and peace rise to the surface. Together, we'll discover how this simple practic...

It can be challenging for us to understand that everything changes. The low becomes high, and the high becomes low. However, if we can understand this, we get insight into why we suffer and how to let go of the cycle of suffering. 

There is a lot of talk about the new royal baby. There are endless opinions on what Harry and Meghan are doing wrong. I want to talk about what they are doing right. 

What if the key to moving forward isn't a giant leap—but a tiny shift in momentum? In this episode, I share a muddy adventure that became a powerful metaphor for life. You'll discover how just one piece of insight and a small, repeated action can lift you out of stuckness and set you back in motion toward happiness and freedom.

My niece was telling me a few days ago that I had the words to a song wrong. Interestingly, it was her that was mistaken. However, it's easy for us to get stuck on what we think is right and what we believe is wrong.

Many of us are living in a prison that we are not even aware of. Right now, it could be time to break free.

People in our life often tell us that we need to be realistic about things. We need to be realistic about aspects of our lives like our careers, our relationships in our dreams. But what does realistic actually mean?

Today I answer a question from one of my students who works as a hostage negotiator. The advice that I give her is relevant for all of us. 

When I first started learning to work with my mind, I was very excited at the thought that I would have no more negative emotions. That hasn't quite been the case!

I received an email from one of my students talking about how she hides how she is really feeling. I think many of us do. We don't want the vulnerability of people seeing what is going on.

Yesterday Naomi Osaka withdrew from the French Tennis Open. The stand she has taken for her mental health is a lesson for us all. 

In a world that is so fast, it can be hard to be patient. We are being taught that we can have most things instantly. However, patience is so powerful and can teach us so much. Most of all, it can teach us how to be fearless.