In Your Right Mind with Monique Rhodes

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...

The Gap

28 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Most of the time, our thoughts are like a river. They flow consistently, one after the other. However, there is a gap in our thoughts. Becoming aware...

Not Again!

27 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

What can we do when things happen over and over again in our lives? It can be surprising for us to realize that the things that keep happening consis...

Your Projecting Mind

26 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

There were two ways that I was taught to understand my mind. I find them both incredibly powerful to help relieve stress and anxiety. 

The News Is Not Good

25 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

What happens to our peace of mind when the world feels consumed by negativity? In this episode, I explore how constant exposure to bad news, outrage, ...

A State Of Compassion

24 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

I met a friend at the weekend. She talked about the incredible struggles she has had in her life and how grateful she is for them. I found our conver...

The Great Imbalance

23 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

We are masters of the external world. If we take a moment to think of all of the things we've created as human beings, it is extraordinary. However, ...

Managing Overwhelm

22 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

How can we manage overwhelm? What can we do when everything feels like it's more than we can cope with? Let me give you some strategies and tips that...

The Sound Of Your World

21 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In today's podcast, I discuss how we can work with sound in everyday life as a form of meditation.

The Backstory

20 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Sometimes, we can see events that can be difficult and not understand how we got to this place. Understanding other people's backstory and our own en...

The War In My Heart

19 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

I received an email from one of my students concerned about her growing anger and prejudice to a current event in the news. In today's podcast, I giv...

The Learning Pit

18 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

When we learn new things, there is a process that we go through. Often we get to a point where we want to give up. However, if we understand the lear...

Managing As My World Opens Up

17 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

I have received many emails from students concerned about feeling overwhelmed as their country begins to open up. And today's podcast, I talk about h...

You Don't Have To Be Anxious

16 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

I listened to a podcast from a well-loved author yesterday and finished it a little despairing about her conversation on anxiety. Here are my thought...

Complaining About The Complainers

15 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

If we are working with our minds and shifting our habits, what do we do when other people's conversations drag us back into our old ways? This is wha...

Releasing Negative Emotions

14 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

I received a message today from one of my students questioning the importance of releasing our negative emotions. Working with our negative emotions ...

Our Mental Suffering Is Optional

13 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

There are two types of ways that we struggle in the world. One of them is part of being human. The other is optional. By understanding that our menta...

The Importance of Reading with Dr Danny Brassel

12 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

I love reading. When I was a kid, I read three books at a time. In our modern world, we can find that we are reading many articles, but is it essenti...

Selling Unhappiness

11 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

The role of corporations is to leave us feeling as though we are not enough in order to buy their products. Their job is to sell us unhappiness. We...

Life At 17

10 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

When I was 17, I thought I had a reasonable handle on how the world worked. I realise now I had no idea. 

The Preciousness of the Present Moment

09 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

We miss out on so much. This is due to us not being able to stay in the present moment.

The Four Reminders

08 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

There are four reminders that we can regularly remember to make a massive difference in our lives. In today's podcast, I discuss what they are and ho...

The Importance Of Our Day

07 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

As we rush through our lives, it can be easy for us to forget the difference that we can make to the world. In today's podcast, I discuss the differe...

Our Imbalance

06 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

We are hurtling towards an epidemic of stress, anxiety and depression. It is vital to thrive and be happy that we address the imbalance that is causi...

The Art of Peace

05 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

One of my students wrote to me expressing her feelings of helplessness when she reads the news. It can be easy for us to feel overwhelmed by it. Howe...

Nobody Is Hurting You

04 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

I received an email from one of my students struggling to understand the idea that another person does not necessarily cause us to hurt. In today's p...

Possibility

03 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

There is so much pressure on us to be winners, to succeed. It can be exhausting. It creates so much pressure on us. However, there is only one strate...

My Family In India

02 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

One of my students is originally from India. I received an email from her where she writes about her concern for her family over this time. What I te...

How Can I Find A Future

01 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

It isn't easy when people we love pass away. However, today I answer a question from one of my students who has a huge loss and is struggling. 

The Aunty Party

30 Apr 2021

Contributed by Lukas

I am so excited about tonight. I am hosting an Aunty Party. This means that two of my nieces and one of my nephews are coming over to stay. Yes - we ...

Finding Love

29 Apr 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Sometimes we put a lot of pressure on the people closest to us to love us. This is learned behaviour. It can make a huge difference in our lives if w...

Food for Thought

28 Apr 2021

Contributed by Lukas

For the last few days, I have disappeared on a coastal walk in New Zealand. As well as finding it wonderful to be out in nature that same relationshi...

My Day

24 Apr 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Today is my birthday. I always make it an important day. And the best news is that whenever I am in New Zealand, it is always a holiday!

Winners and Losers

23 Apr 2021

Contributed by Lukas

What if winning has far less to do with talent—and far more to do with your mind? In this episode, I share the powerful lessons I learned while watc...

Putting Myself Last

22 Apr 2021

Contributed by Lukas

How do we balance caring for others without losing ourselves? In this episode, I respond to a listener's heartfelt question about putting their own ne...

How You Change The World

21 Apr 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Do you dream of changing the world? In this episode, I explore how the most powerful transformation doesn't start out there—it begins within. I shar...

Three Lives

20 Apr 2021

Contributed by Lukas

As life moves on at such a fast pace, we can easily forget the cycles of it. In this last week, there have been two passings and one birth that have ...

Nightly Rituals

19 Apr 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Many of us have morning rituals that help start our days in the best way possible. One of my clients asked me if she could do things at night to help...

The Decoy

18 Apr 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Sometimes, it's hard for us to tell someone we love that they have hurt us. We may not even be able to see it. What we do see instead is a decoy.

Can I Reach My Dreams

17 Apr 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Is there an expiry date to dreams? What if you've suffered a lot and feel you might be too old to dream? In today's podcast, I answer a question from...

Proud of Myself

16 Apr 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Is it ok to feel proud of myself? Doesn't feeling proud of myself mean that I am arrogant? In today's podcast, I answer a question from one of my stu...

Attaching To Suffering

15 Apr 2021

Contributed by Lukas

What if most of your suffering isn't coming from life—but from a habit of the mind? In this episode, I explore how easily we can slip into identifyi...

Driving Lessons

14 Apr 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Many of you write to me and tell me that you're changing the way you are with other people. The only stumbling block you have is when you are driving...

April's Mother

13 Apr 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Last week, one of my team had the worst news. Her mother not only had Covid but had to go into hospital. We were so worried. It was a good reminder t...

You Are My Teacher

12 Apr 2021

Contributed by Lukas

What if every person who crosses your path is here to teach you something? In this episode, I explore how every relationship—whether filled with lov...

Filling It Up

11 Apr 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Being busy is seen as a badge of honour. The busier we are, the more important we appear. However, we're constantly overwhelmed by our busyness. What...

What Will They Remember?

10 Apr 2021

Contributed by Lukas

As I sat at my friend's father's funeral this week, I listened to all of the beautiful things people said about him. He was such a kind and gentle ma...

You Are In Charge

09 Apr 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Many of you are writing about your concerns as some countries are showing signs of starting to reopen. Even if you are excited about the light at the...

Hooked

08 Apr 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Habits can be hard to break. But what do we do when the odds are against us? What if whole industries are created to keep us hooked on their products...

Jim and the Jeep

07 Apr 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Today I am driving home to my hometown for the funeral of my friend's dad, Jim. It got me thinking about impermanence and the legacy that we leave wh...

Generosity and Boundaries

06 Apr 2021

Contributed by Lukas

A few of you have written about struggling with balancing generosity and boundaries. It can be easy for people to take advantage of us. In today's po...

Being Extraordinary

05 Apr 2021

Contributed by Lukas

There is a lot of pressure on us to be extraordinary. Social media is filled with people showing off how incredible their lives are. But what does ha...

Easter Sunday

04 Apr 2021

Contributed by Lukas

It's Easter Sunday. Depending on where you live and your traditions, today might be a significant day. In today's podcast, I explain a different way ...

Jealousy

03 Apr 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Can jealousy ever teach us something deeper? In this episode, I explore the discomfort of jealousy—not as a flaw, but as a doorway into hidden fears...

It Is In The Giving

02 Apr 2021

Contributed by Lukas

For some of us, it can be not easy to recognize the love in our life. What if we don't feel that many people love us? In today's podcast, I answer th...

The Wisdom Of Our Experience

01 Apr 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Working with ourselves and seeing into the wisdom of our own experience holds the keys to our understanding. 

Who Will Save Your Soul

31 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

When I was young, there were several things I believed that turned out not to be true. It took me a long time to get my head around the fact that the...

Intention

30 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Are you clear on what your life is about? Asking yourself this question can help to clarify how you step into your days. Is it aimlessly, or is it wi...

The Generosity of Attention

29 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

"Attention is the rarest and purest form of generosity" - Simone Weil. However, when we can give our attention to ourselves and others, it is nothing...

The Web of Connection

26 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

One of the most significant indicators of someone's happiness is their network of social connections. Often people don't realise that loneliness is a...

Your Rough Edges

25 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Everyone you meet, you are supposed to meet. Every relationship has the opportunity for us not only to learn but also to teach. In today's podcast, I...

A Light Bearer

24 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

When we are in conflict with others, we play out all of the habitual strategies we have learnt over our lives. They don't usually work. In today's po...

A Transient Dance : Change Is Inevitable

23 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Life is a constant state of change. You know this, and I know this. You're probably familiar with the saying, "Change is the only constant." And that...

Relating To Your Body

22 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In today's podcast, I discuss a question from one of my clients about how she relates to her body. Does your body affect your happiness?

Developing Courage

21 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

If you struggle with not entirely living the life you wish you did, how can you start to develop courage? In today's podcast, I discuss a simple and ...

The Blue Sky

20 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Sometimes we need to fix things. Sometimes we need a shift in perspective. Both approaches can work well, depending on the situation. 

One Year On

19 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

This month signifies one year since our lives changed dramatically. It's a good time to reflect, to take stock of what we have learned and how we hav...

We Only See In Pieces

18 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Our minds are habitual. This means we fill in a lot of gaps with the habitual way we see the world. Understanding this can give us a renewed insight ...

Facing Each Other Anew

17 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

For some of you, vaccinations are arriving. With this comes the knowledge that you are about to socialise again. Not surprisingly, this is causing so...

Making Plans

16 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Most of us love making plans. But what happens when we use those plans to try and protect ourselves from the uncertainty of life?

Bring It On The Path

15 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

How can we find peace and happiness when in our own homes there is disruption? In today's podcast, I answer a question from one of my students about ...

Giving Our Power Away

14 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

What if every emotional explosion in your life is actually coming from inside you—not from the world around you? In this episode, I explore how easi...

Our Own Reflection

13 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Our days are filled with other people triggering us. We might feel frustrated, angry, disappointed or happy in their presence. It all depends on our ...

Within Not Without

12 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

We all want to feel good. We all want a happy life. However, where to find that happy life often seems elusive. This is why today's podcast is so imp...

Is It Time To Leave?

11 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

There are times in our lives when we know it is time to leave a job or a friendship or a relationship. It's clear, and there is no question. However,...

Grievances

10 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In today's podcast, I discuss a three-step process for dealing with grievances and why it is essential to handle them well. 

Love For Others

09 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

What do we do when there are people in our lives that we struggle to even like? What if they have differing opinions from us? If we are looking to ex...

Openness

08 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

The final quality that will help us be happier is openness. This is one of my favourite topics and I think you'll discover in this podcast immediate ...

Resting My Mind

07 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

I just took a much needed week off to rest my mind. What a relief it was. I feel so much better for it, and of course, it reminded me how we fatigue o...

Loving Heart

05 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

The next quality that opens us even more quickly to a beautiful and happy life is to work with a loving heart. In today's podcast, I explain what tha...

Inner Wisdom

04 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

As we go deeper, I identify three qualities that will enable you to fast track your way to a happier life. In today's podcast, I discuss the first on...