In Your Right Mind with Monique Rhodes

You Are Choosing To Suffer

05 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

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

Contributed by Lukas

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

Contributed by Lukas

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

Contributed by Lukas

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

Contributed by Lukas

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

Contributed by Lukas

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

Relaxing Within Stress

17 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

When we are experiencing stress, it isn't easy to think effectively. There's one quality that we can bring into our mind at this time that will make ...

Fooled By The Finish Line

16 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

How do we define success? When I work with people, often, the goal is the finish line. Interestingly, they eventually find the finish line deeply uns...

Good in The End

15 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

I was taught a simple strategy to help me do well in all sorts of situations. This is what I am going to teach you today. 

Person of the Year

14 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Time Magazine just announced its Person of the Year. I want to say - are you joking me? I've got a much better suggestion as to who is the Person of ...

Feelings of Fear

13 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

What does it feel like when one of your children wants to do something, and you are afraid for their safety? I answer this question in today's podcas...

Skip Instead of Walk

12 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

It's easy to get caught up with work and jobs and things we need to get done, and it's harder to remember that this is not all that life is about. 

Consistency

11 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

How often do we expect big results from short bursts of effort? In this episode, I explore why true progress isn't about intensity but about consisten...

The Myth of Separation

10 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Today I am going to teach you something important. It is a vital mindset shift - a mindset shift around our idea of separation. 

Anticipatory Fear

09 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

What if it's not someone's behavior, but your fear of their behavior, that's causing the most pain? In this episode, I explore how anticipatory fear—...

Multitasking

08 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

We are masters of multitasking activities, and we are also masters of multitasking in our minds. Unfortunately, both of these activities significantl...

Are You Rich?

07 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

What does it really mean to be rich? In this episode, we explore the true nature of wealth—beyond bank accounts and job titles. Through powerful sto...

The Importance of Compassion

06 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Have you ever confused compassion with pity? In this episode, I explore what compassion truly is—a willingness to feel another's suffering and be mo...

How Long Should My Meditation Practice Be?

05 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

I get asked this question often. Here is the answer. 

True Freedom

04 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

How do we discover true freedom in a world that teaches us to hold on tightly? In this episode, I explore how letting go—not clinging—can lead to ...

Random Stuff

03 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

All sorts of random things happen in our lives. The way we relate to these unexpected occurrences can be life-changing. 

Is This Love?

02 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

How often do we confuse sacrifice for love? In this episode, I explore the difference between giving from a place of fear and giving from a place of g...

Stranger Practice

01 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Can a simple act of imagination make you happier? In today's episode, I share a quiet practice that opens your heart and reconnects you with the human...

Knee Jerk Reactions

30 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Today I answer a question on knee jerk reactions. How can we detach from the emotions that cause them?

Only The Good

29 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

….die young. I don't know if that's true, but when someone we love passes away, it brings everything important into focus. 

Compassionate Happiness

28 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

What if the key to happiness isn't found in focusing on ourselves, but in how we care for others? In this episode, I explore why true happiness comes ...

Negative Situations Bring Clarity

27 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

What if the challenges in your life were actually guideposts, pointing you toward what you truly want? In this episode, I explore how difficult situat...

Wasting Time

26 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Do your relaxation habits actually restore you—or leave you feeling drained? In this episode, I explore how easy it is to fall into digital rabbit h...

Thanksgiving

25 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Whether it is Thanksgiving in your country or not, today's podcast is a beautiful reminder of the power of gratitude. And I have a fun little challen...

I'm Unaware Of My Voice

24 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In today's podcast, I answer a question from one of my students. She is struggling to connect with her inner voice. I give her a strategy to help her...

Thank You

23 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

I talk about my 4 year old niece a lot here because she is such a source of joy and learning for me. As many of you know she is very sick right now i...

Sorry Seems To Be

22 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Why do so many apologies fall flat—and how can we do better? In this episode, I share a four-step approach to saying sorry in a way that's thoughtfu...

Who Cares?

21 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

It can be easy for us to put the focus on ourselves and worry about what others think. Maybe it's time for us to lighten up a little. 

When You Are In Distress

20 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

How do you respond when life feels overwhelming? In this episode, I explore how difficult moments can be powerful opportunities for growth, courage, a...

Down On Ourselves

19 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Often we don't get things right. We sometimes have days where we act far from the kind and loving person we want to be. How can you manage these days...

When The Anxiety Sets In

18 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

What do you do when anxiety suddenly takes over? In this episode, I explore a simple yet powerful tool to calm your mind and body in moments of stress...

Bringing Fears To Light

17 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

How do you face your fears without letting them consume you? In this episode, I explore why sitting with our fears—rather than pushing them away or ...

Play Hard, Rest Hard

16 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

What if the greatest gift you could give the people you love isn't your time, your advice, or even your presence—but your happiness? In this episode...

It's A Partnership

15 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

For some of us, we tend to have a passive attitude to our lives. We want things to change, yet we may not feel we have to step into that change. 

You Are Your World

14 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

How do we create a more peaceful world when everything around us feels divided? In this episode, I explore the idea that the state of our inner world ...

An Optimistic Mindset

13 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

What if every challenge in your life was actually a sacred invitation to wake up? In this episode, I explore how the obstacles we face can be powerful...

A String Of Pearls

12 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

What if happiness isn't found in big milestones, but in small, everyday moments? In this episode, I explore how true joy comes from noticing and appre...

Don't Take It All So Seriously

11 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

What if the key to a happier life is simply letting go? In this episode, I explore how our attachments to emotions, expectations, and outcomes create ...

Those Uncomfortable Emotions

10 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

What if the real challenge isn't other people, but how we handle our own emotions? In this episode, I explore why difficult feelings arise in us and h...

Not Knowing

09 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

What if the greatest wisdom comes not from knowing, but from leaving space for the unknown? In this episode, I explore how embracing uncertainty allow...

It's Your Mind

08 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

What if your happiness had nothing to do with your circumstances—and everything to do with your mind? In this episode, I explore how learning to wor...

Accepting Yourself

07 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

How often do you feel like you're not enough just as you are? In this episode, I explore the transformative power of self-acceptance and why embracing...

The In-Between

06 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Are we too quick to label things as right or wrong, good or bad? In this episode, I explore the richness that exists between the extremes—the space ...

How To Let Go

05 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Holding onto things causes us suffering. We know that. But letting go is not easy. However, there is a way to practice it regularly to become a more ...

Coming Home To Your True Nature

04 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

What if the most loving, perfect part of you has always been there—just hidden beneath the clouds? In this episode, I explore how our habits, belief...

Keep Your Heart Open

03 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

If someone hurts us, the inclination is to close down. Unfortunately, the only person that hurts is us.

Do We Need Answers?

02 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In a world where answers sit at our fingertips, we risk forgetting the deeper power of questions. In this episode, I explore why rushing to fix, expla...

The Tooth Fairy

01 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

What does it mean to keep a sense of magic alive in our everyday lives? In this episode, I share a story about playing the Tooth Fairy for my niece an...

Vaccinations and Your Mental Health

31 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

I know, I've said the V Word. What one earth am I going to say here? You'd better come and listen. 

The Fear of Fear

30 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

What happens when we become afraid of fear itself? In this episode, I explore how our reluctance to admit vulnerability can fuel stress, anger, and di...

The Medicine of Friendship

29 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

We often see our friends as people who are there to give us advice and support. However, there is another purpose of friendship that is even more pro...

A Sunday Driver

28 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

I want to discuss the art of being a Sunday driver. When I was young, going for a Sunday drive was a treat. Now it is looked upon with disdain. 

Manifesting and God

27 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

How does manifesting fit with faith and surrender? In this episode, I explore the relationship between manifesting and divine will, and why true co-cr...

If Love Was A Train

26 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Have you ever pushed yourself onto a path that didn't feel quite right? In this episode, I explore the importance of trusting life's timing—of learn...

The Capacity To Enjoy Less

25 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

How can choosing less lead to more peace, joy, and fulfillment? In this episode, I reflect on the surprising freedom that comes with simplicity—why ...

An Innovative Mindset

24 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Are you afraid of making mistakes, or do you see failure as part of the process? In this episode, I explore why embracing an innovative mindset—one ...

The Fear Factor

23 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

When we want something to show up in our life one of our biggest obstacles is fear. We must learn how to manage this fear otherwise, we end up blocki...

Your Way Is Right

22 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Sometimes, knowing that someone else has a different spiritual or religious belief can feel threatening. We may want to prove that our way is right. ...

Squid Game

21 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

The highest-grossing TV series ever right now is called Squid Game. The fact that this TV show even exists is an insight into the world we are living...

The Wizard

20 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

A story from New Zealand has gone worldwide this week. It involves a Wizard and can teach us an important lesson right now. 

You Get To Choose

19 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

As I get ready to teach my course next week, I have taken some time to ask myself some questions. Where is it that I am not living the life I dream o...

Allowing A Bad Mood

18 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In today's podcast, I answer a question about dealing with other people's bad moods. Sometimes it can be too easy to get caught up in them. 

What About Chanting?

17 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In today's podcast, I answer a question from one of my students about chanting? Does it have a place in meditation? And if so, how?

Wanting More

16 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Is it ok to want more? In today's podcast I answer a question from one of my students about wanting more for herself and her kids. 

The Safety of Love

15 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

How do we support others without trying to control their path? In this episode, I explore what it means to love someone unconditionally while giving t...

Contentment and Humility

14 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

How do you create an environment where people feel loved, seen, and uplifted? In this episode, I explore the quiet power of humility, contentment, and...

Encouraging and Listening

13 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

How do we create deeper connection in a world that often feels rushed and disconnected? In this episode, I explore the quiet power of encouragement, p...

Others Opinions

12 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

How do you handle opinions that challenge or even offend you? In this episode, I explore why accepting that people see the world differently can lead ...

Be Faithful

11 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

As we look a little more into how we can create a loving environment that people will enjoy being in, I give you three more ways to consider. 

Laughter, Optimism and the Kids

10 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In this contemplation on creating an environment of love, I discuss three new elements that are important to remember. 

Being Generous

09 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

One of my students asked me how to be more likeable. I found this an interesting question, and I've got to teach about it in the coming days. How can...

What If Tonight?

08 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

There is a question we struggle to ask ourselves. It's not comfortable. However, if we dare to ask it, we can transform our lives. 

Getting My Needs Met

07 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

What happens when we rely on others to meet our emotional needs? In this episode, I explore the difference between healthy interdependence and emotion...

Toxic Positivity

06 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Today I answer a question from one of my students about toxic positivity. I explain what it is and how we can avoid our positivity becoming toxic. 

Dig Deep

05 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

I met some kids a few days ago who challenged me in a conversation. It reminded me about how important it is to dig deep. 

You Are Like The Stars

04 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

What if the key to shining is accepting your shadows? In this episode, I reflect on how we, like the stars, shine brightest against the darkness. By e...

Will It Matter?

03 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Do you ever find yourself dwelling on things that don't really matter in the long run? In this episode, I share a simple perspective-shifting question...

Consistency Over Intensity

02 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Do you believe success or happiness comes from sudden bursts of effort? In this episode, I explore why consistency, not intensity, is the key to achie...

Rebounding After Facing Rejection

01 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Rejection is probably one of the most painful feelings you could ever feel. I am sure we can all agree that it feels like a punch in the gut, but you...

Am I Healed?

30 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Is healing a destination, or is it an ongoing practice? In this episode, I explore whether true healing has an endpoint or if it's a lifelong journey ...

I Am Resentful

29 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

What happens when giving starts to feel like a burden? In this episode, I explore the hidden cost of overextending ourselves—especially when caring ...

Aches and Pains

28 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

One of my students wrote that she has many aches and pains when she sits down to do her meditation practice. How wonderful!