In Your Right Mind with Monique Rhodes

How Powerful Am I

29 Oct 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Most of the time, we underestimate our power. But what happens when we accidentally overestimate it? In today's podcast, I answer a question from one ...

Beyond I Love You

28 Oct 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Sometimes we can use these magical words I Love You a little freely. What do they really mean? In today's podcast, I discuss how looking more closely ...

I Am Freaking Out

27 Oct 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Today I received two emails with a similar question. So I feel if there are two of you writing, then there are more of you feeling this way. I hope th...

Bad Behaviour

26 Oct 2020

Contributed by Lukas

One of my students has a sister who isn't very nice to be around. We all know these people who display bad behaviour and have them in our lives in var...

Our Imagined Future

25 Oct 2020

Contributed by Lukas

It is easy for us to become consumed by an imagined world of worries. In today's podcast, I talk about how we can turn that around to looking forward ...

I Miss My Sister

24 Oct 2020

Contributed by Lukas

It's hard when someone we love passes away. We can have feelings of regret and longing for their presence. In today's podcast, I answer an email from ...

It's Not So Serious

23 Oct 2020

Contributed by Lukas

We all know that life can be challenging. However, we tend to take it all quite seriously. In today's podcast, I make a case for letting some of that ...

Soul Searching: A Powerful Question

22 Oct 2020

Contributed by Lukas

When we dive deeper into our emotions, we can find a deeper understanding of ourselves and our past. They help us move beyond our thought patterns and...

A Test of Faith

21 Oct 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Last night I had a conversation with a friend who felt her faith was being tested. Times are hard. "Where is God in this", she said? Today's podcast i...

I'm Afraid of Being Hurt Again

20 Oct 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Today I am answering a question from one of my students. Like many of us, she is afraid of history repeating and is finding that it is holding her bac...

The Energy Stealer

19 Oct 2020

Contributed by Lukas

There is something that steals our energy that most of us are not aware of. In today's podcast, I explain what it is and how you can quickly increase ...

Negative Experiences

18 Oct 2020

Contributed by Lukas

What if the people who've hurt you most are actually your greatest teachers? In this episode, I explore how the hardest experiences—the pain, loss, ...

Making Changes In Order To Achieve A Different Outcome

17 Oct 2020

Contributed by Lukas

It's easy to get stuck in a rut, especially when we're comfortable. But if you want different results, you have to do things differently. You have to...

The Importance of Friends

16 Oct 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Loneliness is on the rise. Making friends is sometimes not that easy. However, the health implications of being isolated are worrying. Today I discuss...

You Can Do It!

15 Oct 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Yesterday I was asking some of my students if there was a superpower they wished they had. Superpowers can often feel as though they are inaccessible ...

The Three Legged Dog

14 Oct 2020

Contributed by Lukas

This week I was looking at pictures of rescue dogs to help my friend find a dog. In one of the photos, there was a gorgeous dog which I found out, fro...

The 15 Minute Experiment

13 Oct 2020

Contributed by Lukas

We live in a world where we struggle to be on our own with our distractions. In today's podcast, I answer a question about having a busy mind. 

I Can't Forgive My Ex Wife

12 Oct 2020

Contributed by Lukas

In today's podcast, I reply to an email from one of my students. 

Straight to the Point

11 Oct 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Today's podcast is short and right to the essential point. Listen. 

Us and Them

10 Oct 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Our practice is not just for ourselves. Yes, we are hoping to become more focussed, less stressed and happier people. However, to focus just there lea...

Managing Pain

09 Oct 2020

Contributed by Lukas

I was speaking at an event today for World Mental Health Day. I was asked how to manage pain. I get this question often, so I thought I would share wi...

How To Keep Inspired

08 Oct 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Each night I plug my many devices, so they are recharged for the following day. We are not very good at restoring ourselves. We tend to run on drained...

How To Create A Happier World

07 Oct 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Is it possible? Yes - absolutely! Just because there is chaos in our world, doesn't mean we can't play an important part in making the world a happier...

How To Quickly Calm Your Mind

06 Oct 2020

Contributed by Lukas

In today's podcast, I discuss a quick technique that you can use if your mind is full of busy thoughts. You can calm your mind almost instantly. 

The Social Dilemma

05 Oct 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Last night I finally watched The Social Dilemma. It was incredibly thought-provoking, as I had expected it would be. Here are my thoughts after watchi...

How We Make Judgements

04 Oct 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Most of our days are spent in an unconscious series of habitual judgements. In today's podcast, I explain how this plays out in your mind.     

Everything Is An Opportunity

03 Oct 2020

Contributed by Lukas

With so much turbulence in the world every day, how can we find our ground? In today's podcast, I give you four strategies. You've got this!  

Is Sharing More Important Than Caring?

02 Oct 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Yesterday Chrissy Teigen posted a photo of herself taken just after her miscarriage. I had a bit of a reaction to this photo. There is a bit of a deba...

Staying Well

01 Oct 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Today I reply to an email from a student who is suffering from depression. How can we keep our minds out of dark places? In today's podcast, I discuss...

What Would You Do?

30 Sep 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Some years ago, I was having a conversation with Jacinda Arden, the current Prime Minister of New Zealand. In the last few days, she has commented tha...

The Action Or The Person

29 Sep 2020

Contributed by Lukas

What do we do when someone hurts us? How can we manage when someone has completely different views from us that we believe are harmful? It is essentia...

No Politics Please

28 Sep 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Apart from a beautiful quote from Gandhi I promise I am not going to talk politics today. I know some of you see this space as a refuge from the polit...

The Gift of Connection

27 Sep 2020

Contributed by Lukas

More and more people are feeling isolated as this pandemic continues. However, there is a way that we can connect that is powerful. In today's podcast...

A Different Approach to Hatred

26 Sep 2020

Contributed by Lukas

There is a lot of hatred displayed to us in the world right now through politics, social media and the news. Today I reflect on this and offer a tool ...

Positive Distraction

25 Sep 2020

Contributed by Lukas

When can distraction be positive in our lives? There are times when it can be the best tool in our toolkit. In today's podcast, I explain how we can u...

How To Wrangle The World

24 Sep 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Sometimes the world seems scary and hard to manage. But it is possible to turn it into your greatest ally. In today's podcast, I discuss that possibil...

I Am Overwhelmed

23 Sep 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Many people are struggling with feelings of overwhelm right now. It is no surprise. What can you do when you feel like there is too much to manage? In...

What Is Equanimity?

22 Sep 2020

Contributed by Lukas

If our emotions tend to run away on us, practicing equanimity can be a powerful antidote. What is equanimity, and how can we work with it?

Just Like Me

21 Sep 2020

Contributed by Lukas

We are living in a time where we are becoming more and more caught in our tribal bubbles. In today's podcast, I discuss a powerful and simple practice...

How To Meditate In Nature

20 Sep 2020

Contributed by Lukas

As we become more familiar with our meditation practice, one of the ways we can inspire ourselves is to practice meditating in nature. In today's podc...

The Rights We Take For Granted

19 Sep 2020

Contributed by Lukas

As the world changes, it can be easy for us to forget the way things used to be. Today's podcast, is a reflection on some of the rights we take for gr...

It's All About Perspective

18 Sep 2020

Contributed by Lukas

If there is one thing that is true right now is that it is challenging. A lot is going on. So how can we help ourselves feel better about this situati...

The Quarantine 15

17 Sep 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Keeping our bodies well and healthy is more important than ever during this pandemic. For many of us, it's been hard not to put on some extra weight. ...

How To Be A Love Activist

16 Sep 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Mahatma Gandhi said, "I am a soldier of peace." That sounds like the kind of army I want to be a part of. With the world in such turmoil right now how...

Back to Basics Again

15 Sep 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Smoke on top of a pandemic. Confinement on top of confinement. Today I had to remind myself to go through my checklist of keeping myself well. It's a...

Getting Down On Ourselves

14 Sep 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Today I am answering a question about how not to get down on ourselves when we make a mistake. It's so easy for us to do and yet so essential for us t...

The Science of Luck

13 Sep 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Why is it that some people appear to be lucky a lot? Is there a way to actively bring more luck into your life? Yes, there is, and in today's podcast,...

The Importance of Deep Rest

12 Sep 2020

Contributed by Lukas

It's the weekend. often our weekends are filled with activity. Do we ever truly rest in this modern world? Today I talk about the importance of deep r...

I'm Upset

11 Sep 2020

Contributed by Lukas

A student wrote and asked me how to manage an upset when it seems to cloud her whole day. In today's podcast, I give you a technique to help you manag...

Every Day Is Special

10 Sep 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Today I woke to such thick smoke that it's not possible to go outside. It's a reminder of how each day we get to choose how we show up. 

When Someone Lets You Down

09 Sep 2020

Contributed by Lukas

It is painful when people hurt us. In today's podcast, I answer some questions from a student of mine who needs to understand how to love and accept s...

Resolving Conflict

08 Sep 2020

Contributed by Lukas

What can you do when there is a conflict with someone? In today's podcast, I discuss how individuals and countries are similar in this regard, and I t...

The Insights Of Elliot Dallen

07 Sep 2020

Contributed by Lukas

In The Guardian today there is the story of a young man. At 31 years old he only has a few weeks to live. He shares his reflections on life and death....

Your Teachers Are Everywhere

06 Sep 2020

Contributed by Lukas

How do we become better people? Look around you. The great news is that your teachers are everywhere. 

Imagine A World

05 Sep 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Life is tough. We have to face endless obstacles and struggles throughout it. In today's podcast, I contemplate a world where we learn the skills to c...

How Serious Are You?

04 Sep 2020

Contributed by Lukas

If you have a religious tradition, believe in the power of the Universe or see yourself as a spiritual practitioner of any kind, then this podcast is ...

A Big Life

03 Sep 2020

Contributed by Lukas

When we are looking at the life we want to live sometimes we can get caught up in how big we want it to be. In today's podcast, I discuss what it mean...

Our Beliefs

02 Sep 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Today I want to tell you a story about how at ten years old, I tried to save my grandfather. 

The Drops in Your Bucket

01 Sep 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Often we are looking for the big things in our lives to bring us joy. What happens when we start to see the small things?

The Journey and The Destination

31 Aug 2020

Contributed by Lukas

The journey and the destination have two different internal narratives. In today's podcast, I explain why understanding these differences is essential...

Your Mind Is Unique

30 Aug 2020

Contributed by Lukas

When Friendships Change

29 Aug 2020

Contributed by Lukas

It can be hard when someone moves away from our lives. Sometimes this is due to them. Sometimes this is due to us. In today's podcast, I discuss the c...

The Art of Confidence

28 Aug 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Confidence can often be elusive, especially when we are walking into a social situation with new people. In today's podcast, I discuss how we can auto...

We Are All Meant To Shine

27 Aug 2020

Contributed by Lukas

We limit ourselves, often to fit in. Today I put down a gentle challenge to you. I wonder if you'll accept it. 

Are You Good Enough?

26 Aug 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Each day we are up against a world that is telling us we are not good enough. In today's podcast, I ask you to imagine a different way of seeing yours...

How Change Happens

25 Aug 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Sometimes change can be unsettling. It can be easy for us to think that change happens straightforwardly. When we get unsettled by it, we might become...

The Forgiveness of a Mother

24 Aug 2020

Contributed by Lukas

How does a mother forgive a man who killed her son? This is what I discuss in today's podcast. 

How To Be A Light In The World

23 Aug 2020

Contributed by Lukas

We can transform our lives if we know how to do it. In today's podcast, I explain how powerful you actually are.    The Happiness Baseline

Showing Up Authentically

22 Aug 2020

Contributed by Lukas

What makes an amazing friendship? I have some friends in my life whose friendship means everything to me. They didn't happen by chance. In today's pod...

You Are Not The Only One

21 Aug 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Don't be fooled into thinking you are the only one who struggles. You're not. In today's podcast, I explain what this means and the power of community...

Breathing Into Your Emotions

20 Aug 2020

Contributed by Lukas

When we have negative emotions, it can be very powerful to locate them in your body and then breathe into them. But what does that actually mean? In t...

Your Time Will Come

19 Aug 2020

Contributed by Lukas

This morning was the cremation of my friend here in Los Angeles. It reminded me of a couple of essential things. In today's podcast, I share them. 

Seeking Approval

18 Aug 2020

Contributed by Lukas

We spend a lot of our lives looking for love and approval of others. It is such a freedom when we can shift this need, even a little. In today's podca...

The Camino

17 Aug 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Some years ago, I spent 33 days walking the 500 mile (800km) pilgrimage in Spain, famously known as The Camino. I learnt something very important on t...

The Two Experiences of Happiness

16 Aug 2020

Contributed by Lukas

There are two ways we experience happiness: the sensory experience and the mental experience. It is essential to understand the difference and which o...

My Meditation Journey

15 Aug 2020

Contributed by Lukas

I believe meditation is a superpower. That always surprises me because I have a bit of a rebellious nature. However, today I am going to explain to yo...

The Basics

14 Aug 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Today's podcast is a reminder of all the basics of your meditation practice from when to practice to how to sit. This is a great podcast to listen to,...

What Are You Here For?

13 Aug 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Each one of us has something special we contribute to the world whether we realise that or not. In today's podcast, I discuss how we might become more...

Clarifying the 90-Second Rule

12 Aug 2020

Contributed by Lukas

In today's podcast, I answer a question on the 90-second rule of working with emotions. I explain the 90-second rule in this podcast, just in case you...

Things Change

11 Aug 2020

Contributed by Lukas

This morning I saw the news, and again I was reminded of how we struggle when we find it hard to accept that things change. In this podcast, I explain...

Good and Bad Experiences

10 Aug 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Sometimes in our meditation, we can have experiences that feel really good—the same in life. Today I discuss what these actually mean. 

The Loss of a Friend

09 Aug 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Yesterday I got some very sad news. For the first time in months I didn't manage the daily podcast. This is how I am dealing with the passing of my de...

How To Work With Anger

07 Aug 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Anger is a tricky emotion because if we are not able to manage it, anger can cause hurt to not only other people but also to ourselves. In today's pod...

What Have You Learnt

06 Aug 2020

Contributed by Lukas

This morning I had a call with some of my students. We spoke about everything we had learnt so far over these months of the COVID. It was beautiful to...

The Bird Feeder

05 Aug 2020

Contributed by Lukas

I want to tell you a story today about a bird who sits on my bird feeder outside my window. This bird gives a great insight into how we often show up ...

I am Tired Of Seeing My Husband Every Day

04 Aug 2020

Contributed by Lukas

I received an email from a client who is struggling, after months in compassionate confinement, to bring any life to her relationship. Today, I give s...

Slow Down

03 Aug 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Today I realised I needed to slow down. That's not always easy on a Monday when there are so many things demanding my attention. However, today I will...

The Angry Father

02 Aug 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Today I tell a story about a man who was abusing his son while people walked by and why taking action in these situations is part of our practice. 

A Reminder for the Weekend

01 Aug 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Today's podcast is a quick reminder for the weekend and how important it is for us to have balance.   

The Power of Rewards

31 Jul 2020

Contributed by Lukas

We tend to go through life racing from one thing to the next. Often we are up against something we don't want to do. In today's episode, I discuss how...

My Friend Ronny

30 Jul 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Today I want to tell you a story about my friend Ronny. 

Who Sets You Off

29 Jul 2020

Contributed by Lukas

We all get frustrated by other people. In this podcast I discuss why looking at this is a key to becoming a more loving person. 

Meditation and Prayer

28 Jul 2020

Contributed by Lukas

I often am asked what the relationship is between meditation and prayer. Sometimes people are concerned that the two aren't compatible. In today's pod...

The Power of One Question

27 Jul 2020

Contributed by Lukas

As we work towards creating a more powerful and loving version of ourselves, there is one question that can be our guide. In today's podcast, I discus...

My Girlfriend Left Me

26 Jul 2020

Contributed by Lukas

I received an email last night from one of my students whose girlfriend left him in the last few days. Here is my advice to him. 

Making It Joyful

25 Jul 2020

Contributed by Lukas

It can be easy for us to think that meditation is serious. In today's podcast, I talk about how to bring the joy into your morning practice. 

Digital Candy

24 Jul 2020

Contributed by Lukas

The Internet is designed to keep us hooked. So often we lose hours just because we can't stop scrolling. But I've got a plan for how to manage a healt...

The Two Types Of Joy

23 Jul 2020

Contributed by Lukas

You may not realise but there are two different types of joy and they are not equal in creating happiness that lasts. In today's podcast I explain the...

You Are In Charge

22 Jul 2020

Contributed by Lukas

It can be easy for us to give the power of our own lives over to other people. We love nothing more than to blame others when things don't go the way ...

The Basics

21 Jul 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Last night I spoke to a friend of mine who was struggling. It reminded me that over and over again, we need to come back to the basics of self-care to...