In Your Right Mind with Monique Rhodes
Episodes
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...
The Couple in the Car
20 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Today I am going to tell you a story about a couple in New Zealand who got locked in their car for 13 hours and almost died. When you hear this story,...
How To Say No
19 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Until we learn to say no to what is not right for us, it is hard for us to say yes to what is right for us. Learning how to say no is a powerful skill...
How To Create A Life You Love
18 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Sometimes we want more from life and just can't figure out how to get it. But there is a way. It's more of a science or an art-form really. Anyone can...
Open-Eye Meditation
17 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
If you ever feel sleepy during your meditation this podcast is for you. In response to a question from a student on how to manage getting sleepy durin...
The Wisdom That Lives Inside You
16 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
You may be surprised by one of the most potent shifts that happens when you learn meditation. In today's podcast, I discuss how to connect in with you...
The Blame Game
15 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Today I discuss a question from one of my students who told me about the difficulties she is having with her husband. If you ever have frustrations wi...
Living Without Regret
14 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
One of my students has asked me how to cope with the regret she feels about making the wrong decision. In this podcast, I explain how to live a life f...
Don't Take Your Thoughts Too Seriously
13 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Many people believe that meditation is about having no thoughts. But that is not the case. In this podcast, I discuss how to work with your thoughts, ...
Overvaluing Intellect
12 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Intellect is highly valued as a measure of who will be successful. However, cleverness is often an obstacle in transforming our lives.
How To Become a Spiritual Warrior
11 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
What does it mean to be a Spiritual Warrior, and how can we become one? Facing difficulties and obstacles differently is the key. In today's podcast, ...
What Is Your Superpower?
10 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
I am about to teach my Superpower in the coming weeks. But we all have one. In today's episode, I discuss how to discover what it is. If you would l...
Relaxing Into Life
09 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Today I am answering a question from one of my students who ruminates when things don't go the way she hopes they will. I am sure many of you have thi...
Our Belief in Separation
08 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
It's easy to believe that we are different from other people. We live in a culture in the West, where being unique and special are celebrated. However...
Why Rituals Are Important
07 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
We may not even be aware that we already have rituals in our day. However, once we start to become conscious of them, rituals can be a powerful way ...
The Power of Discomfort
06 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Discomfort is something we are trained to run away from. But what if learning how to manage discomfort made us healthier, happier and more able to han...
Is Your Life Chaotic?
05 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
If your life is chaotic, I know why. If your life is peaceful and happy, I also understand why. In today's episode, I explain the difference and show ...
Interview With Tami Simon
04 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Today I interview Tami Simon, the founder of Sounds True, a multimedia company with the mission of disseminating spiritual wisdom. Tami started Sounds...
How To Solve The Problem Of Some People Not Liking Us
03 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In today's podcast, I discuss how to manage situations where we might feel that people don't like us. Figuring this out is a game-changer.
How Will Working With My Mind Transform My Life
02 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
It's hard to know what life can look like if we learn to transform our minds. Let me give you a little insight from my own experience as I answer a qu...
Assumptions
01 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Whether you realise it or not, you are consistently assuming what is happening in your world. Today I use the example of a Hollywood actress who I met...
Working With Judgements
30 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
It's a habit to judge others. However, when judgement is involved, it causes us a lot of pain. There is another way. In this podcast, I discuss why wo...
The Approval of Others
29 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Most of us are entirely unaware of how much the desire to receive the approval of others controls our behaviour. In today's podcast, I discuss how pow...
Grief and the 90-Second Rule
28 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
We understand from science that emotions have a shelf life of 90 seconds. After this, the feeling is only kept alive by the stories we are telling to ...
The Joy of Others
27 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In today's episode, I discuss how we can find more joy in our lives. The way to this joy may be a little surprising.
No One Can Hurt You
26 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
"What? What do you mean? That is impossible. People hurt me all of the time?" Imagine a life where no one can hurt you. In this episode, I discuss how...
The Importance of Forgiveness
25 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Growing up Catholic, forgiveness was complicated for me. However, as the years have passed, I have understood forgiveness differently and believe that...
How To Practice Mindful Eating
24 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I discuss the art of mindful eating and how this powerful practice can not only teach you how to bring your mindfulness practise into...
How The Stories We Tell Change Our Lives
23 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
If you want to be happier, you need to change the stories you are telling. In this episode, I explain how this works and why it is so important to und...
What We Aspire To
22 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
This weekend I was reading Alicia Key's biography. In it, she spoke of an aspiration that many of us have, an ambition we believe will bring us happin...
Keeping Your Options Open
21 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
If you feel restricted in the things you can do due to COVID, have a listen to this podcast. It gives you a chance to think differently.
Glass Half Full
20 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
These days we hear a lot about resiliency. Why is it so important, and how can we cultivate it? This is what I discuss in today's podcast.
Taking Responsibility For Our Emotions
19 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
We spend a lot of our lives, blaming others for how we feel. In this podcast, I discuss how to take control of the things that others do that upset yo...
A Habit Changing Fast-track
18 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Habits are deeply ingrained in us. However, when we decide we want to change them because they are not serving us anymore, it can be tricky to shift t...
How Our Minds Trick Us
17 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
It's easy to get ourselves into knots with worries. In today's episode, I discuss how our minds trick us and how we can stop this from happening.
Unrealistic Expectations
16 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In today's episode, I discuss the unrealistic expectations that our society puts on us and how we can start to become aware of them.
The Small Steps That Enable Change
15 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
When we are working to change and transform ourselves, it can often seem overwhelming. Last night I watched a movie that highlighted the most powerful...
How Meditation Build Resiliency
14 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Resiliency is a bit of a catchphrase at the moment. However, if we can build it, it can make a considerable difference for us in difficult times. In t...
Allow the Joy
13 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
We can easily get bogged down in the difficulties of our lives. However, the antidote to this is allowing small joys in our day. It creates a powerful...
Seeing Others As The Same As Ourselves
12 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
It can be easy for us to see the differences in other people from ourselves. In this episode, I discuss a simple practice to turn that around.
How To Manage Anxious Thoughts
11 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
How does meditation help us to work with anxious thoughts? This is what we discuss in today's podcast.
How To Manage Differences of Opinion
10 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Everyone sees the world differently. How do we manage when we come up against differences of opinion, especially when it is around heated topics? We d...
You Have Opportunities To Grow Everywhere
09 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Sometimes we can believe that it takes a significant event in our lives for us to be able to transform ourselves. In today's podcast, I discuss how th...
Thinking Makes It So
08 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
It's a revolutionary thought to come to understand that nothing is good or bad and that it is only our thinking that decides. This is a very important...
Feeling Good In Confinement
07 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
For some people they are really appreciating the time to slow down that we have been given. What if you're feeling less anxiety and stress right now? ...
Small Shifts Big Changes
06 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
To make changes in our lives, we often think we have to make dramatic shifts. Today I talk about how small variations are the most powerful way to mak...
Making Friends With Fear
05 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I discuss the time I was the most afraid and how to work with fear, so it doesn't restrict us.
Alone In Difficult Emotions
04 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Often when we are struggling, we feel alone. It can be helpful for us to realize that we are not. Here's how we can work with that feeling of isolatio...
How To Keep Your Heart Open
03 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
There might be times where the circumstances are complicated, and we become self-protective and close our hearts. Right now is a time for our hearts t...
How Meditation Helps You to Be A More Loving Person
02 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
It's easy to think that learning meditation is all about calming and focusing the mind. The fantastic news is that the practice works on you in a much...
The Power of Change
01 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
It can be easy for us to fight change because we like the security of things being the same. However, change and uncertainty are also our allies. In t...
Uncomfortable Truths of Whiteness
31 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
As I wake to the City of Los Angeles where I live, under curfew, today I question how I can become part of the dismantling of the legacy of racism.
An Important Day to Reflect
30 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
I'm waking up this morning to a country that feels like a tinderbox. This moment allows us to reflect on one question deeply. This is what I discuss i...
The 5 People You Spend The Most Time With
29 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Jim Rohn said, "You are the average of the five people you spend the most time with". How can we make sure we are spending time with the most positive...
The 3 Things That Matter
28 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In the end, only three things matter - or so the quote goes. Let's look at those three things and investigate why one of them can be a little tricky.
Our Future Selves
27 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
We are living in a culture of instant gratification, and it can be hard to see how our current actions affect our future selves. Keeping an eye on our...
How to Escape in Quarantine
26 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
It can be hard right now if every day looks the same. However, there is a way to change things up. In today's episode, I explain how.
The First 30 Minutes Of Your Day
25 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
As you wake up the first 30 minutes of your day can be a game-changer for your happiness if you use them consciously. This is what I discuss in today'...
Someone Is Driving Me Crazy
24 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Sometimes people in our lives annoy and frustrate us. However, right now, those situations can be more difficult. How do we manage the relationships i...
Everything Happens For A Reason
23 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In today's episode, I discuss why I disagree with this famous saying.
Who Inspires You?
22 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Having someone in your life who inspires you to become more of who you want to be is compelling. In this episode, I tell the story of a famous teacher...
Learning To Trust Ourselves
20 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Learning how to trust ourselves is an essential part of becoming friends with ourselves. In today's podcast, I discuss what I believe to be the best w...
The Big Change
19 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
A friend asked me a question about the biggest change I had to make in my life to become who I am now. This episode is my answer.
Tricks for Effectiveness
18 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
It can be hard to be effective at the moment with our home and work life becoming somewhat of a grey area. Effectiveness hacking is one of my favourit...
How To Ask
17 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
When we are at any sort of crossroads, getting advice and guidance is invaluable. You have at your disposal a huge source of wisdom. Here's how to ask...
The Best Way To Show Up
16 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
As we try and manage the relationships in our lives, our work and learning new things, there is one mindset we can adopt that will allow us to show up...
What Would You Risk?
15 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
If you had a small chance of dying or winning millions of dollars, would you take it? In this episode, I discuss why this is such an important questio...
The Beginning of Wisdom
14 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
There is one thing that if we can understand it, one author describes it as the beginning of wisdom. As we all want to be wise in today's podcast, I d...
Making Mistakes With Purpose
13 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
No one wants to make mistakes or not be perfect. However, we all make them because none of us is perfect. In this episode, I discuss the power of not ...
The Interesting in the Ordinary
12 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In today's episode, we discuss how to what appears ordinary can be unbelievably impressive.
The Power of Habits
11 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Our habits control us. Most of the time, we are entirely unaware that they do. In this episode, I discuss why working with them is so important.
Changing Your Attitude
10 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
It can be so easy to be a Debbie Downer, especially when you are in a group of people. Here's why shifting that can have such a significant impact on ...
The 3 Measures
08 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
As we move through this time, there are three areas we can look at to measure the time that appears to be rolling together. By being aware of these th...
A Conversation: Liz Letchford
07 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
It's really important to take of our bodies over this time. So many of us are struggling with over eating and under exercising. To day I speak with tr...
Our Truth
06 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
How do we know that we are right? This is what we discuss in today's podcast.
Quarantine Fatigue
05 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Are you suffering from quarantine fatigue? Many of us are. This is the podcast for you
The Hidden Wisdom Holders
04 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Today I tell a story about how we have hidden wisdom holders in our communities and how we can access them and their wisdom at this time.
Who Do We Self Sabotage?
03 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
How often have you started something that you wanted to learn and ended up giving up? What is it that blocks us from being able to achieve what we wan...
A Conversation: Liana Verberg
02 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In today's episode I talk to my dear friend Liana Verberg (Lilly) who is currently recovering from Covid-19. Listen to how having a meditation practic...
The Power of Boredom
01 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Boredom is usually viewed in a negative way. But what if it was a key to unlocking magic in your life? How To Make Friends With Yourself
How to Make Friends With Yourself
30 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Building a loving relationship with yourself is one of the main foundations for a happy life. In today's episode I talk about why this is so important...