In Your Right Mind with Monique Rhodes

Mind The Shift

26 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

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 ...

Ash Barty Understands Enough

25 Mar 2022

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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.

The Goodness of My Life

24 Mar 2022

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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 ...

The Set Up

23 Mar 2022

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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 gra...

The Most Boring People

22 Mar 2022

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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 coupl...

Seeing Yourself

21 Mar 2022

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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. 

Taking The Medicine

20 Mar 2022

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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 t...

Making The Right Decision

19 Mar 2022

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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 discus...

The Best Argument

18 Mar 2022

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

The Underlying Fear

17 Mar 2022

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

Precious

16 Mar 2022

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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 w...

What Are You Doing?

15 Mar 2022

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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...

Positively Realistic

14 Mar 2022

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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 ann...

Your Good Heart

13 Mar 2022

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

Wellness, Love and Safety

12 Mar 2022

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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 ...

Your Best Self

11 Mar 2022

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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...

The Ocean

10 Mar 2022

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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 ...

Glorious

09 Mar 2022

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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 ev...

Your Inner Self In Practise

08 Mar 2022

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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? 

Your Inner Self

07 Mar 2022

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I Don't Like Him

06 Mar 2022

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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 ...

Ukraine in the Heart

05 Mar 2022

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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 w...

Every Action Has A Reaction

04 Mar 2022

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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 ta...

Wonder Walks

03 Mar 2022

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

A Few Minutes A Day

02 Mar 2022

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How can we do what we want to achieve when life is so busy? There is an easy answer. Let me help you be more productive. 

What About Ukraine?

01 Mar 2022

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I am receiving many questions from people on coping with the distress of the conflict in Ukraine. Here are my thoughts.

The Joy Jar

28 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

I spoke with a friend a few days ago about how to help her daughter. And the thoughts I gave her are helpful for us all to have more joy in our lives...

Dealing With Difficult Times Part IV

27 Feb 2022

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In today's podcast, I discuss the third and final technique that you can use to deal with difficulties.  stress

Dealing With Difficult Times Part III

26 Feb 2022

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In today's podcast, I discuss the second technique that you can use to deal with difficulties. 

Dealing With Difficult Times Part II

25 Feb 2022

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One of the most important skills you can develop is how to deal with difficult times. Difficult times are part of life. It's easy to get discouraged ...

Dealing With Difficult Times Part I

24 Feb 2022

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Difficult times are part of life. Whether it's the loss of a loved one, financial hardship, or the stress that comes with everyday life, we all have ...

Peak Experiences

23 Feb 2022

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There's no better feeling than when something incredible happens to us. It's so invigorating, and we feel so good about ourselves. Is it possible to ...

You Are Needed

22 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Each day I hear stories of people struggling with their mental wellness. This is a difficult time. We need to take care of each other and ourselves m...

Now Is The Time

21 Feb 2022

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It can be shocking when someone we love or have a lot to do with suddenly passes away. At the same time, it can be an important lesson in the fleetin...

The Future

20 Feb 2022

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Most of us spend a lot of time thinking about the future. Is it possible for us to affect it, to make it better? 

The Power of Gratitude

19 Feb 2022

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In today's podcast, I am interviewed by Georgian Benta from The Gratitude Podcast. I hope you find this interview helpful and insightful.   For mor...

Group Mentality

18 Feb 2022

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It's important to be aware of group mindsets. They can equally be damaging as they can be positive. Don't let a bad apple in a group sow seeds of dou...

Group Mentality

18 Feb 2022

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It's important to be aware of group mindsets. They can equally be damaging as they can be positive. Don't let a bad apple in a group sow seeds of dou...

You Are Right

17 Feb 2022

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The internet is a good source of information. It's also a great place to find information about things you are interested in. It also has a lot of in...

The Power of the Book

16 Feb 2022

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Today it is my joy to bring you an interview. I know many of you will have heard me talk over these months about Joan, the head book buyer for the la...

Changing Your Tune

15 Feb 2022

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This morning I woke from a dream. My dream was extremely vivid and reminded me of an important lesson about staying true to myself. 

Being There

14 Feb 2022

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Have you ever felt helpless when someone you care about is struggling? In this episode, I talk about the power of simply being there for others, even ...

Right or Free?

13 Feb 2022

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Do you ever find yourself getting caught up in proving that you're right, especially with the people closest to you? In this episode, I explore a simp...

Inside and Right Now

12 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

I watched one of the figure skaters in the Winter Olympics, wondering what went on in his mind after he fell. It was more than likely the same things...

Changing the Ageing

11 Feb 2022

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A few days ago, I spoke with one of my students who was struggling with the fact that he was getting older. I gave him the same advice you can use in...

The Thought You Are Thinking

10 Feb 2022

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The world tempts us into believing there are a bunch of things that will make us happy. I wish happiness was something we could buy. 

Meditation Emotions

09 Feb 2022

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Have you ever felt unexpected emotions surface during meditation? In this episode, I address a common experience—tears or intense feelings arising a...

Everything Will Be Alright: Manifesting Reality With Your Thoughts

08 Feb 2022

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You are the creator of your reality. You have the ability to manifest what you want in life by focusing on it, just like a magnet attracts metal. It'...

The Young Creek

07 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

With the passing of Thich Nhat Hahn, I wanted to share and reflect on a beautiful quote from him. It may help you to slow down a little. 

The Intimacy Famine

06 Feb 2022

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I hear more and more of you struggling with a desire to feel closer to the people in your life. In this age of technology, there is no doubt that our...

Another Option

05 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Do you ever feel like you're stuck in the same routines, both in your actions and your emotions? In this episode, I explore how shaking up even the sm...

We Are All The Same

04 Feb 2022

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What if the struggles you face aren't just yours alone? In this episode, I explore the deep truth that we are more alike than we realize. No matter ou...

Unexpected Kindness

03 Feb 2022

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When was the last time someone surprised you with an act of kindness? In this episode, I explore the power of unexpected kindness and how these small,...

Tribal Thinking

02 Feb 2022

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It's Precious

01 Feb 2022

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Our time here is precious. When others pass over, it can remind us of this. 

The Simulation

31 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Staying connected is so important. One of the first triggers of depression is disconnection. Today I discuss the virtual component of these connectio...

This One Is On Me

30 Jan 2022

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How often do you find it hard to simply say, "This one's on me"? In this episode, I explore the power of taking responsibility for our actions and mis...

Don't Let Everybody Into Your Home

29 Jan 2022

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How do you balance accepting people as they are with setting healthy boundaries? In this episode, I discuss the importance of being thoughtful about w...

The Image Maker

28 Jan 2022

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Did you know that the world you see is shaped entirely by your thoughts? In this episode, I explore how we are the creators of the images in our minds...

The Boating Adventure

27 Jan 2022

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I had a huge adventure on my boat this last weekend. It wasn't all easy. However, it was a great reminder of how to deal with adversity. 

Your Job Here

26 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

What are you here for? It's an important question as we enter into this new phase in our world. 

My Sister Was Mean

25 Jan 2022

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How do you handle it when someone close to you is critical or harsh, especially when you're excited about something? In this episode, I share a story ...

Living In The Future

24 Jan 2022

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I remember when I was a kid being so excited about my birthday. It was a struggle for me to wait for it to arrive. I'm not sure it ever really lived ...

Who Needs To Change?

23 Jan 2022

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Do you find yourself wishing others would change to make your life easier? In this episode, I explore the transformative truth that the only person yo...

No More I Love Yous

22 Jan 2022

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I wish we had language that was different to I Love You. Maybe one of you will come up with a suggestion. I feel that these words are a misrepresenta...

Making Up My Own Story

21 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Do you ever find yourself disappointed when people don't act the way you expected? In this episode, I explore how we often create stories about others...

I Appreciate You

20 Jan 2022

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How can we do small things to bring this light to others? I have a simple few things I habitually do. You might find some ideas from them.

You Don't Have To Be A Power Player

19 Jan 2022

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Sometimes people think that to make a difference in the world, they need to have a big audience or affect many people. The truth is that it is much e...

The Political Heartache

18 Jan 2022

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What do you do if the family you love so much has opposing political beliefs? I answer this question today for one of my students struggling with her...

This New Moment

17 Jan 2022

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I spoke to a friend whose mother had just passed away the other night. It reminded me that we have little deaths and little births all through our da...

The World Is Meaningless

16 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

What if the meaning of the world is entirely up to you? In this episode, I explore how the stories we tell ourselves shape our reality and how shiftin...

Getting A Different Result

15 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Do you ever find yourself stuck in the same patterns, hoping for a different outcome? In this episode, I explore why repeating the same actions often ...

100% Responsible

14 Jan 2022

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What if you were entirely responsible for how you see the world? In this episode, I explore the powerful and liberating truth that we are 100% respons...

Let Me Get It Over With

13 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Human beings are not good at uncertainty. It can leave us feeling out of control, and you know how we all like to control things. 

Gift These Words

12 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

I had a wonderful time this last weekend with one of my dearest friends. I realise that we give each other something profound. Something that you can...

PVC

11 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

I have made a commitment this year to not talk about 3 things. Already I feel better for it. 

The Scared Kids

10 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

I took some of the kids out on the lake for some fun. I was surprised to see how scared they were. Maybe in some ways we all are right now.

Always Out Of Reach

09 Jan 2022

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Do you ever feel like life is a constant chase, always reaching for something just out of grasp? In this episode, I share a profound ancient quote tha...

I Got Upset

08 Jan 2022

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How do you handle situations when someone upsets you? In this episode, I explore the difference between constructive communication and falling into th...

Deep Friendships

07 Jan 2022

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What does it take to create deep and meaningful friendships? In this episode, I explore the role of vulnerability in building connections that truly m...

The Shadow Sides

06 Jan 2022

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What if the parts of yourself you try to hide are actually asking to be seen? In this episode, I explore the nature of our shadow sides—the messy, u...

You Are Choosing To Suffer

05 Jan 2022

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What do you do when someone hurts you? In this episode, I explore how much of our emotional pain stems from our own expectations and reactions. I'll s...

Mentorship

04 Jan 2022

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Who do you look up to, and what does that say about you? In this episode, I explore the power of mentorship—not just as guidance from others, but as...

Loneliness and Trees

03 Jan 2022

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You might not believe me if I told you that trees were a partial cure for loneliness. But it's true! Science is showing it makes a big difference. 

Take Charge

02 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

It's time to stop blaming everyone else for how things are. What your reality is is up to you. 

A Fresh Start

01 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

The New Year is the perfect opportunity for a fresh start. How are you see this very first day, can set you up for the rest of the year. 

Showing Up Perfect

31 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Do you ever feel like you need to present a flawless version of yourself to the world? I explore how our culture of perfection—fueled by social medi...

The Tea Party

30 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Can you become friends with the parts of yourself you usually avoid? In today's episode, I explore how our scattered, overwhelmed minds often stem fro...

Intentional

29 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

It's easy to get lost with all of the demands on us. What a difference it makes when we add just a little bit of intention into our lives. 

You Have a Choice

28 Dec 2021

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Your happiness and your suffering are in your hands. I know that it is easier to blame all of your circumstances, but it's time to shift that mindset...

If Only

27 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

What would it be like to truly see the beauty and goodness in ourselves and in each other? In this episode, I reflect on how easy it is to miss our ow...

It's Time To Stop Running

26 Dec 2021

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When we run from our negative emotions, they end up chasing us until we hear them. How can we manage them differently? 

A Christmas Day Wish

25 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Today is Christmas Day. Whether you celebrate it or not, here is my Christmas wish for you. 

The Suffering You Create

24 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

We usually believe that suffering comes from outside of ourselves. However, there is no doubt that a lot of the suffering in our lives right now is c...

The Tightness of Being Right

23 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

What happens inside us when we're sure we're right? In this episode, I explore the subtle tension that builds when our identity gets wrapped up in our...

What I Hope Your Kids Learn

22 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

When I grew up, we had drills at school. They weren't the drills some schools have. I wish kids weren't learning how to protect themselves. I wish ki...

Why Is Being Happy Important?

21 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Learning how to be happy is one of the most important things you can do. In today's podcast, I explain why. 

Energy Wasters

20 Dec 2021

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Sometimes we feel that it is easier to be in control. It can be exhausting when things change. I want to give you an example of allowing stressful si...

We Just Don't Know

19 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Can you hold space for the unknown? In this episode, I share a timeless story that reminds us of life's unpredictability—and why that's not somethin...

Conscious Christmas

18 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas