In Your Right Mind with Monique Rhodes
Episodes
The Stories That Run Your Life
24 Jun 2026
Contributed by Lukas
There's a version of you that got decided a long time ago — and it's been running the show ever since. This episode looks at the gap between what'...
Smaller Than You Think
22 Jun 2026
Contributed by Lukas
You've tried to change before. You went big, you started strong, and then life happened and the whole thing fell apart — again. This episode is ab...
Stop Trying To Be Understood
19 Jun 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Most of us spend a huge amount of our lives trying to make people understand us. The long explanation. The third re-phrase. The 3am perfect sentence....
The Anger Underneath Your Calm
17 Jun 2026
Contributed by Lukas
There are two kinds of calm. Only one of them is actually calm. If you have always been the steady one, the soft-voiced one, the one everyone goe...
The One Word Missing From Your Gratitude Practice
15 Jun 2026
Contributed by Lukas
If you've been writing a gratitude list every morning and nothing in your life feels any different, this episode is for you. Most gratitude pract...
You're Not Bored. You're Terrified Of Being Alone With Yourself.
12 Jun 2026
Contributed by Lukas
We keep blaming our phones. We keep blaming dopamine. I want to tell you something true that nobody seems willing to say out loud. Your phone is ...
Your Healing Journey Is The Problem
10 Jun 2026
Contributed by Lukas
If you have been on a healing journey for years and you are still not okay, I do not think you need more healing. I think the healing is the problem....
You're Not Kind. You're Scared.
08 Jun 2026
Contributed by Lukas
I'm going to say the thing nobody in your life will say to you. The reason you keep saying yes — the reason you give and give and end up empty — i...
When You Want Today To Be Different
05 Jun 2026
Contributed by Lukas
This is a different kind of episode. No list. No three takeaways. Just one conversation about something I think we don't talk about enough — the par...
The Hidden Cost of Being the Family's Peacemaker
03 Jun 2026
Contributed by Lukas
If you grew up being the one who kept everyone calm, you didn't choose it. It was assigned to you. And the role you played as a child often becomes th...
Why "Set Boundaries" Is the Worst Advice You've Ever Been Given
01 Jun 2026
Contributed by Lukas
You've been told to set boundaries. You've tried setting boundaries. And somehow you're still exhausted, still over-explaining, still feeling like you...
5 Quiet Signs You're Burned Out (And You Don't Even Know It)
29 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Most people don't know they're burned out. They just think this is who they have become. In this episode, Monique walks through five quiet signs of bu...
The 9 Things Calm People Do Differently
27 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Monique has spent fifteen years around genuinely calm people — and she means the real ones, not the ones who post about it. They all do nine very sp...
7 Things You Stop Apologising For After 50
25 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
There is a kind of permission that arrives — sometimes in your fifties, sometimes later, sometimes never — and it quietly changes everything about...
Why You Feel So Tired When You Haven't Done Anything
22 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
There is a kind of tired that cannot be explained by anything you did. Not the tired you feel after hard work or a bad night's sleep — those make se...
I Teach Happiness at 70 Colleges. Here's What's Wrong.
20 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
I have been teaching happiness at over seventy universities for fifteen years. And I have watched the wellness industry get almost everything wrong. N...
Perfectionism Isn't a Virtue, It's a Coping Mechanism
18 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Most perfectionists have been praised their whole lives for being perfectionists. That's the thing that makes it so hard to see. In this episode, Moni...
Apologizing Too Much? This Might Be Why
15 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
If you say sorry when someone bumps into you — this episode is for you. In this conversation, Monique talks about the slow, quiet erasure of yo...
The Sandwich Generation
13 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
You are caring for your kids, your parents, your work, and your own grief — and somewhere in that pile, you forgot you were a person too. This ...
Why Mother's Day Hangovers Hit So Hard
11 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
If Mother's Day was harder than you expected, and now it's Monday and you're not okay — this episode is for you. Not the catastrophic kind of hard. ...
The Hidden Cost of Being "The Strong One" in Your Family
08 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
If you are the person everyone calls when they're falling apart — who do you call? This episode is for the strong ones. You know who you ar...
You're Not Lazy. You're Emotionally Depleted.
06 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
If you've been calling yourself lazy lately, this episode is going to gently change something for you. We've been taught to read exhaustion as a chara...
Why Your Morning Routine Is Making You More Anxious
04 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
If you wake up and immediately start running through a 12-step morning routine — cold plunge, journal, gratitude list, supplements, workout — and ...
Why Your Phone Is Quietly Stealing Your Happiness
01 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
MIT researcher Sherry Turkle found that just placing a silenced phone face down on a table between two people reduces the depth of their conversation...
Why "Think Positive" Is the Worst Advice You've Ever Been Given
29 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
"Think positive" is the most common advice in self-help. It's also one of the most damaging. In this episode, Monique breaks down the science of why f...
Everyone Says Get Out More. Here's Why That Won't Fix Your Loneliness.
27 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
The Surgeon General declared loneliness a public health epidemic. But the advice we keep hearing — "get out more, join a club, be more social" — i...
How to Stop Taking Everything Personally
24 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
I was mid-song, spotlight on me, when Chuck Berry waved me off the stage — and in two seconds flat, my brain went straight to: it's me, I'm not good...
What Your Emotions Are Really Trying to Tell You
22 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
I spent years trying to override my emotions — pushing past the anxiety, dismissing the anger, powering through the sadness — until I finally stop...
Signs You Have High-Functioning Anxiety
20 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
I spent years looking completely fine on the outside while my nervous system was quietly running on overdrive. No panic attacks, no avoidance — jus...
The Real Reason You Can't Be Present
17 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
If you've ever tried to be present and found your mind halfway across the week fifteen seconds later, this episode is for you. Monique explores th...
How to Stop Worrying About Things You Can't Control
15 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
This week on In Your Right Mind, Monique digs into one of the most common sources of unnecessary suffering: worrying about things outside our control...
Why You Feel Empty Even When Your Life Looks Fine
13 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
This week we're talking about something a lot of people feel but very few say out loud — that hollow, empty feeling that shows up even when your...
Why You Can't Stop Worrying About Things That Haven't Happened
10 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Does your brain constantly play worst-case movies about things that haven't happened? In this week's teaching video, I break down why your mind does ...
How to Stop Comparing Yourself to Everyone Else
08 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Why do we keep comparing ourselves to other people — even when we know it makes us feel terrible? In this episode, I'm getting into the real reason...
Why You're Always Exhausted (It's Not What You Think)
06 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
If you're always tired — even after a full night's sleep — this episode is for you. We're getting into the real reason so many people experience ...
5 Signs Your Nervous System Is Dysregulated
03 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
If you've ever snapped at someone over something tiny and then stood there thinking "why did I just do that?" — this episode is for you. I wa...
The Happiness Baseline — Why Your Happiness Feels Stuck
01 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
There's a number inside you that determines how happy you are — and most people go their entire lives without knowing it exists. In today's epi...
How to Meditate When Your Mind Won't Shut Up
30 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
"I tried to meditate, but I can't do it — my mind won't shut up." It's the number one thing people say to me. And after twenty years of teachin...
Perfectionism Isn't Your Superpower — It's What's Making You Miserable
27 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Perfectionism is the most socially acceptable form of anxiety — and most of us have been wearing it like a badge of honour without realising the co...
Why Your Brain Won't Switch Off at Night (And How to Fix It)
25 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
It's 11pm, you're exhausted, and your brain is wide awake running through everything. Sound familiar? In today's episode we're diving into brand new ...
Why You Can't Stop People Pleasing (And What It's Really Costing You)
23 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
If you've ever said yes when you meant no, apologised for things that weren't your fault, or shaped yourself around other people's moods without even...
How To Discover The Meaning Of Your Life
20 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Something is missing. You can feel it. You just can't name it. It's not burnout. It's not ingratitude. It's not a productivity problem. It's a mean...
The Story You Tell Yourself Is Slowly Destroying Your Life
18 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
There is a conversation happening inside your head right now. You didn't start it. You don't control it. And it is making every major decision in you...
The Question That Saved My Life
16 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
At 19 years old, I didn't want to be alive anymore. Not because life was impossible — but because I had built an identity out of being broken. And ...
How to Effortlessly Master Emotions
13 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Most people think their emotions are the problem. They try to control them, suppress them, or push them away… and wonder why nothing changes. ...
Learn To Love Yourself More Than Anyone Else
11 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Most people think they need more love in their lives. But what if the real problem is that you've been abandoning yourself? In this episode, ...
Heal Chaos and Overwhelm: DECLUTTER Every Part of Your Life
09 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
You might think your clutter problem is about discipline. It's not. In this episode, I explain the surprising neuroscience behind why clutter...
5 Self- Care Micro Habits To Become Unrecognizable In 2026
06 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Most people won't recognise themselves in 2026. Not because they changed too much — but because they didn't change at all. In this episode,...
How To Protect Your Brain From Stress
04 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Some years ago, my brain stopped working. I couldn't focus. I couldn't remember things. I couldn't finish simple tasks. And I thought something w...
The mindset that changed my life IMMEDIATELY
02 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
I used to think I was healing… but I was actually hiding. In this episode, I share the moment that changed everything — and the one simple sh...
Let Me Teach You How To Be Confident
27 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
I rode a motorcycle through the Himalayas — altitude sick, terrified, completely unsure I could do it. And what I learned there changed everythin...
The Moment You Stop Living in Your Head, Everything Changes
25 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Most people think they're exhausted because life is hard. I don't believe that's true. In this episode, I'm sharing the hidden pattern that keep...
The #1 Journalling Method for Brain Health You Need to Know
23 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
What if one of the most powerful tools for brain health, emotional clarity, and long-term longevity has been sitting quietly in your drawer this whol...
The 8 Powerful Self-Care Habits That Will Change Your Life Part 3
20 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
You don't need more bubble baths. You need emotional mastery, deep peace, and a nervous system that doesn't flinch at chaos. In Part 3 of this s...
The 8 Powerful Self-Care Habits That Will Change Your Life Part 2
18 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Most self-care advice keeps you soft. This habit? It makes you invincible. In Part Two, I reveal the habit that forces you to stop lying to you...
The 8 Powerful Self-Care Habits That Will Change Your Life Part 1
16 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Everyone talks about self-care—but almost no one tells you the truth about what actually works. In this episode, I reveal the first 3 habits th...
The Truth About Stress (And Why You've Been Thinking About It All Wrong)
13 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
You've been taught to fear stress. That belief might be the very thing keeping you exhausted, anxious, and stuck. In this episode, I break down ...
Stop Trying to Relax - Do This Instead
11 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
You've been managing anxiety all wrong—and it's quietly draining you every day. In this episode, I reveal the simple habit that rewires your nervo...
How To Be Happy in ANY Situation
09 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Most people are chasing happiness the wrong way—and it's quietly ruining their peace. In this episode, I reveal the surprising truth about what act...
It Took Me 30+ Years to Realize What I'll Tell You in a Few Minutes
06 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
I used to think I'd finally feel happy once I got the job, the body, the relationship. But here's the truth no one tells you: You don't actually ...
The Reason People Don't Like You
04 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
What if the reason you're constantly second-guessing yourself isn't because something's wrong with you—but because you were never meant to be liked...
How Exercise Rewires Your Brain for Happiness
02 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
What if the real antidepressant isn't in your medicine cabinet—but in your shoes? In this episode, we uncover the brain chemistry behind why movem...
10 Things Blocking Your Happiness
30 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
You're not stuck because you're lazy or unmotivated. You're stuck because you're carrying things that no longer belong to you. In this episode, I bre...
The Real Reason You Can't Stay Consistent
28 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
You've set the goal. Felt the motivation. Promised yourself this time would be different. But somehow… you stopped. Again. What if I told you it'...
The Science of Emotional Overwhelm (And How to Regain Control)
26 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Have you ever had a moment where one more thing — just one — felt like it might actually break you? That moment isn't weakness. It isn't p...
What People in Their 70s Wish They'd Known at 50
23 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Everyone says "I'll do that later." But people in their 70s are saying something different: "I wish I'd known what later really felt like." ...
Why Chronic Stress Changes You (And How to Gently Reverse It)
21 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
You've read the books. You've listened to the experts. You've tried to stick to the things you know are good for you. So why do your best int...
If Life Feels Too Much, This Is What Resilience Actually Looks Like
19 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
You've been told resilience means being strong, pushing through, and coping better. But what if that belief is actually what's keeping you exhausted...
The Reason You Can't Stick At Things
16 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
You know what would make you feel better. You've tried the gratitude lists, the morning routines, the meditation apps… But somehow, it never st...
If You Only Do One Thing for Your Happiness, Do This
14 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Something subtle is stealing happiness from even the most self-aware people — and most don't realise it until they're already running on empty. In ...
Why You're Not Failing at Happiness
12 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
If you've ever found yourself thinking, "Why does happiness feel so hard?" — you're not alone. In this episode, I talk about why that feeling doe...
Happiness Is a Habit (And No One Ever Taught Us That)
09 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
If you've ever asked yourself, "Why don't I feel better, even though my life is okay?" — this episode is for you. In today's conversation, I un...
A Simple Mindset Shift That Could Transform Your Life
07 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Most of us live with an invisible tension inside — not because we're doing life wrong, but because we're trying so hard to do it "right." In t...
Why You Question Every Decision and What to Do About It
05 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Self-doubt doesn't always look like fear. Sometimes, it shows up as endless mental loops… replaying conversations, rethinking emails, reanalyzing d...
The Surprising Benefits of Feeling Stuck
02 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Feeling stuck can be deeply uncomfortable—and most of us assume it means something has gone wrong. That we're failing, falling behind, or doing lif...
Anxiety, Stress, and Worry: What's the Difference (And Why It Matters)
31 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Most people think anxiety, stress, and worry are all the same thing. They're not—and that misunderstanding might be making things worse. In this ep...
Your Body Speaks - Are You Listening?
29 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
What if the tension in your chest, the headaches that linger, or the constant fatigue aren't just random symptoms — but messages from your body ask...
The Overthinking Loop: Why Your Brain Won't Let You Relax
26 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Do you feel like your mind never stops? Like you're constantly planning, worrying, analyzing — even when you're exhausted? There is nothing wrong...
The 5 Hidden Signs You're Quietly Blocking Your Happiness
24 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Most people believe their unhappiness comes from their circumstances — their job, their relationships, their stress. But in this episode, I share w...
The Hidden Reason You Can't Follow Through (It's Not Laziness)
22 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
You know what would make your life better — and yet, you don't do it. It's not because you're lazy. It's not because you lack willpower. It's be...
Why You Overreact Emotionally (And How to Stop the Spiral)
19 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Ever find yourself reacting way more strongly than the situation seems to warrant—and then wondering what's wrong with you? This episode unpack...
The Hidden Message Behind Your Anxious Thoughts
17 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
What if your anxiety isn't something to silence or suppress—but something to listen to? In this episode, I offer a new way to look at anxiety—no...
The Simple Trick to Stay Calm When Life Gets Hard
15 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
We all hit those moments when life feels overwhelming—when everything seems like too much, and staying calm feels out of reach. But what if there w...
Everyday Signs of Anxiety You Might Be Overlooking
12 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
We tend to think of anxiety as something obvious—racing thoughts, panic attacks, sleepless nights. But what if it's showing up in ways you've compl...
Transform Fear Into Fuel for Your Dreams
10 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
What if the fear that's been holding you back was actually the key to moving forward? In this powerful episode, we explore how fear—so often viewed...
Your Mind Is Holding You Back
08 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Have you ever felt like you're doing everything right—and still not moving forward? The truth is, it might not be your circumstances, your skills,...
Stop Comparing Your Path to Others
05 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Ever feel like everyone else is moving faster, doing better, living bigger? In this episode, we explore why comparing your path to others is not only...
The Surprising Truth About Why You Feel Stuck
03 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
If you've ever found yourself saying, "I feel stuck," this episode is for you. You're doing all the "right" things, but something still feels of...
The Hidden Power of Saying No
01 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
We're taught to be agreeable. To say yes. To be liked. But what if your most powerful transformation begins with a simple, courageous "no"? In this...
Why We Can't Let Go — And How to Begin
28 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
What if the reason you can't let go of something painful isn't because you're stuck — but because a part of you is still trying to protect your hea...
Heartbreak Recovery: How to Move On and Let Go
26 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I explore the quiet devastation of heartbreak and the path forward—not by forgetting, but by remembering who you are beneath the l...
Are You Living Authentically or Just Existing?
24 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Do you ever feel like you're just going through the motions—checking boxes, meeting expectations, but somehow still feeling disconnected from yours...
Are You Acting from Compassion or Fear?
21 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
So many of our choices look kind on the outside—but underneath, they're powered by fear. The fear of being judged, misunderstood, left out, or not ...
Boost Your Happiness with Nature: The Secret of Happy Hormones
19 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
What if the key to feeling happier, calmer, and more grounded isn't found in doing more—but in stepping outside? In this episode, I explore how na...
Master Your Emotions and Transform Your Life
17 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Most of us were never taught how to feel our emotions—only how to fight them, ignore them, or let them take over. In this episode of In Your Right...
Love the People Right in Front of You
14 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
You don't need to save the world to make a real difference. In fact, the most powerful thing you can do is often much closer than you think. In ...
A Love Letter to Your Future Self
12 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Some days it's hard to show up for yourself. But what if you thought of it as showing up for the you who hasn't arrived yet? In this episode, I exp...
What Are You Feeding Your Mind?
10 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
You're not imagining it—your thoughts are heavier because of what you're feeding your mind. The news you binge, the shows you watch, the social fee...
How Inner Work Quietly Changes Everything
07 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
We often think life has to change out there before we can feel better in here. But what if the real shift begins inside—before anything around u...
When Life Feels Unfair: Choosing Openness Instead of Bitterness
05 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
What do you do when things keep going wrong—and staying open feels impossible? In this episode of In Your Right Mind, we explore the quiet power ...