In Your Right Mind with Monique Rhodes
Episodes
Your Pace
07 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
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, he...
The Power House
06 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
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 als...
Sunday Joy
05 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
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.
When Difficulties Keep Showing Up
04 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
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. ...
Am I Really Happy?
03 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
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 ha...
Your Way Is Not The Only Way
02 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
The Lens
01 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
A Culture of Victimhood
31 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
I took a break this weekend from the culture of victimhood. I saw how much I am surrounded by it every day.
The Wave of Happiness
30 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
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 th...
Stress and Reassurance
29 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
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 stre...
No Nerves
28 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
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 un...
Who Am I
27 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
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.
The Good Samaritan
26 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
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 fascinat...
What is Niksen
25 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
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 simp...
Priorities
24 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
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 cris...
The Wisdom To Know The Difference
23 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
I have been seeing more and more over this last week that people are struggling. Let's talk about solutions-based thinking.
Eliminating the Difficulties
22 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
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-f...
Knowing Who You Are
21 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
The Mask Of Self-Importance
20 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
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 insecur...
Together We Are Stronger
19 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
Where The Love Lies
18 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
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 explor...
Your Phone Part 7
17 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
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. ...
Your Phone Part 6
16 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Being present with other people is even more difficult today. And yet, this is precisely what we have missed so much during this pandemic.
Your Phone Part 5
15 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Social media apps on our phones suck us in. That is what they are designed to do. Let's talk about it.
Your Phone Part 4
14 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Email sucks our time, our energy and is a huge distraction when we are working and not working. How do we manage email on our phones and in our daily...
Your Phone Part 3
13 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Today we look at the "emergency" scenario, the reason so many of us feel we need to keep checking our phones. How do we manage that? In today's pod...
Your Phone Part 2
12 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
We're all guilty of spending too much time on our phones. It's a common struggle. You can't go more than a few minutes without looking at your phone....
Your Phone Part 1
11 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Today we begin an exploration around your relationship with your phone. I hope you'll find this helpful.
Cherish The Ordinary
10 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
What if your happiness is hiding in the smallest moments of your day? In this episode, I explore the quiet power of cherishing the ordinary—the cup ...
Feeling It
09 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
What if the real healing begins the moment you stop fighting your emotions? In this episode, I explore how to move through grief, anger, and heartbrea...
We Are All In This Together
08 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Do you ever feel alone in your struggles or efforts to grow? In this episode, I share the powerful reminder that we're all in this together. I'll expl...
The Dirty Socks
07 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
When we begin to work with ourselves, sometimes things can seem to become worse. All that is happening is that we are a little bit like a pair of dir...
Shifting The Environment
06 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Do you ever find your meditation practice feeling a bit dry or uninspired? I share how simple shifts in your environment—like music, art, or even a ...
Tears Of Joy
05 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
What does it mean to open our hearts fully to joy? In this episode, I reflect on the simple, powerful moments that move us to tears — a child's deli...
Just For You
04 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
We live in a world of musts, shoulds and have tos. And we're exhausted. It's time for a little bit of just for you.
A Little Bit Of Kindness
03 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
How do we create space for kindness in a world that often rewards hardness? In this episode, I explore the quiet, transformative impact of gentleness—...
Friendly Competition
02 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
If we try to get our motivation mojo kicking again, a little bit of friendly competition can be a fantastic support and strategy.
Together Is Powerful
31 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
It can be easy for us to underestimate how powerful it is to have others engaged in our goals. Today I discuss the power of doing things together.
Getting Clear On The Reason
30 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Suppose we want to achieve something, then we need to get clear on the reason why. Often this is something that we overlook, believing that what we w...
The Power of Rewards
29 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
It can be hard to get motivated right now. We are in such a strange time. Over these next few days, I will discuss a series of strategies to get your...
Simone and Naomi
28 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
The mental health crisis is affecting our elite athletes. As they speak up, how can we learn from their example?
The Power of Complaints
27 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
We live in a world where complaining has become almost second nature—fueled by endless platforms to voice what's wrong. But what does all that negat...
The Loneliness Pandemic
26 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
I am seeing more and more people who are struggling with depression. Loneliness plays a big part in their struggle.
I Want Time To Think
24 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
How do we make space for clarity in a world that never stops thinking? In this episode, I explore the difference between meditation and contemplation—...
Making Decisions
23 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
It can be easy to get crippled in indecision. I think I get through life quite quickly because I make decisions fast. If you struggle with making dec...
Opening Doors
22 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
This is one of my superpowers. I want to share it with you. And I'm also interested to hear back from you as well. Have a listen.
You Are Ready
21 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Have you ever wished you had started this work earlier? In this episode, I share why growth happens right on time—not a moment too soon or too late....
Your Essential Nature Is Happy
20 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
What if happiness isn't something to chase, but something you were born with? In this episode, I explore the idea that your essential nature is alread...
The Marshmallow Note
19 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
My sister just called me, delighted by something I had done. It reminded me how important notes in the marshmallows are.
The Abundance
18 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
What would change if you truly believed there was enough—for you, for others, for everyone? In this episode, I explore the quiet but powerful shift ...
Not Too Tight Not Too Loose
17 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
How do you find the right balance between relaxation and alertness in meditation—and in life? In this episode, I explore the idea of training the mi...
Fleeting Happiness
16 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Why do the things we chase never seem to satisfy for long? In this episode, I explore the difference between fleeting happiness and lasting joy. I'll ...
Our Hectic Lives
15 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Why do we keep ourselves so busy—and what are we avoiding by doing so? In this episode, I explore how our constant busyness can become a distraction...
Fly Me To The Moon: Why Small Gestures Matter
14 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
You can change the world with small gestures. You can be a hero. You don't have to be an artist or a musician or an athlete. You don't have to be fam...
Dreams Can Come True
13 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
How often do we chase new goals without realizing we're already living parts of our past dreams? In this episode, I explore the importance of remember...
Not Everything Needs To Be Fixed
12 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
What if every flaw or mistake didn't need to be corrected? In this episode, I explore how we often fall into the trap of over-fixing ourselves and why...
Being Courageous
11 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Why do I see courage as one of the essential qualities for you to nurture in yourself?
The Best Thing
10 Jul 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...
The Difference
09 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
What truly creates change—insight or action? In this episode, I explore the difference between understanding something intellectually and actually d...
How Is My Love Blocked
08 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
The Dalai Lama just spoke on his 86th birthday message about compassion and non-violence. What does non-violence mean for most of us?
It's An Owl
07 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
There are so many requests made of us to worry and care about things. It can become exhausting. How do we manage it?
How Change Works
06 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
What if healing didn't mean getting it right once and for all—but instead, learning how to return to yourself again and again with kindness? ...
Don't Leave Anybody Out
05 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
What does it really mean to love without limits? In this episode, I share why it's so important not to leave anybody out of our love—even the people...
The New Normal
04 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
As life begins to open up in some countries, we face a new challenge - re-entry anxiety.
The Confusion
03 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Why is it so hard to keep our hearts open—especially when we're hurt or vulnerable? In this episode, I explore why we tend to close down and self-pr...
Remembering Who We Are
02 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
This week I was working with a group of close students. We did an exercise that was more powerful than any of us expected.
My Boyfriend Is Jealous Of My Promotion
01 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
When your success triggers someone you love, how do you handle it? In this episode, I respond to a listener whose partner is upset after she was offer...
Welcoming Life
30 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
I'm in the snow here in NZ. I struggle with the cold. I've never liked it. In fact, I've lived for 20 years without a winter as I have traveled the g...
A Chance To Wake Up
29 Jun 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...
Sweet Tooth
28 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
How does the media we consume shape our sense of safety and well-being? In this episode, I reflect on watching the TV show Sweet Tooth and how even su...
I Really Don't Like My Mother
27 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
What happens when your relationship with your mother feels painful or unresolved? In this episode, I explore how even strained mother-child relationsh...
Allowing Others To Feel
26 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
How do we really show up for someone in pain—without trying to fix what can't be fixed? In this episode, I explore the gentle power of simply holdin...
I Eat When I Eat
25 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Today I tell an ancient story to help you see the importance of being present.
Listen Or Leave
24 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
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 ans...
The Garden Of Compassion
23 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
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.
The Gift of Celebration
22 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
What really lies beneath our anger? In this episode, I explore how anger often masks deeper emotions like fear, sadness, or hurt—and how understandi...
Showing Our Vulnerability
21 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
They Struggle To Love Me
20 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
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 thos...
The Effects of Technology - Special Interview with Whitney Lauritsen
19 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
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-i...
Angry Feelings
18 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
What really lies beneath our anger? In this episode, I explore how anger often masks deeper emotions like fear, sadness, or hurt—and how understandi...
Say It Like You Mean It
17 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
What if saying "thank you" could completely transform your relationships? In this episode, I explore how expressing genuine gratitude—out loud and f...
Money Changes Everything
16 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
Keeping Up With The Joneses
15 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
What really happens when we measure ourselves against others? In this episode, I explore the subtle ways comparison keeps us trapped — constantly ch...
I'm Afraid Of Losing My Children
14 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
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 chil...
It's None Of Your Business
13 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
Be The Pebble
12 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
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 creat...
The Good Heart
11 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
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 n...
It Won't Last
10 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
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 thi...
The Me You Can't See
09 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
Getting Unstuck
08 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
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...
The Beginner's Mind
07 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
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 t...
The Prison
06 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Many of us are living in a prison that we are not even aware of. Right now, it could be time to break free.
What On Earth Is Realistic
05 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
The Hostage Negotiator
04 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
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.
The Only True Experience
03 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
Showing Ourselves
02 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
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 vulnerabi...
Taking A Stand
01 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Yesterday Naomi Osaka withdrew from the French Tennis Open. The stand she has taken for her mental health is a lesson for us all.
How Patience Teaches Us Fearlessness
31 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
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 powerfu...
Interview With Bleep Bulimia
30 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
This week I was interview for a podcast called Bleep Bulimia. I thought you might like to hear the interview.
The Lesson Of The Supermoon
29 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
There was a lot of talk this week about the supermoon. It was a once in a 40-year phenomenon. It got me thinking about how amazing it is to say somet...