In Your Right Mind with Monique Rhodes
Episodes
Taking Care Of Your Memory
27 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
As we age, our memory declines. However, this is not inevitable. How can we look after our memory as we get older? Click Here to see how happy you ...
Giving To Receive
26 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
It is often said that to receive, one must give. This concept has a certain conditionality to it. I wonder if we can look at this a little differentl...
My Day
25 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Today is my birthday. I know you always like to know what special rituals or reflections I do on important days. So let me share with you what I co...
The Open Heart
24 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
What does it mean to have an open heart, and why will it enable my life to be happier? Click Here to see how happy you are. If you like t...
The Joy Of Rainbows
23 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Who doesn't love a rainbow? They're always exciting for me. They are such a great reminder of the magic of how we see things. Click Here to see how...
How Creativity Boost Your Happiness
22 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Creativity is a powerful way to feel good. What is it, how does it make you feel better, and what are some ideas for being more creative in your day?...
What Is Emotional Intelligence?
21 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
One of my students wrote me a series of questions about emotional intelligence. I answer them in today's podcast. Click Here to see how happy you...
Developing Self Confidence
20 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Today I answer a question from one of my students who are struggling with a lack of self-confidence. This is a concern for many of you, so I want to ...
I'm Struggling With A Breakup
19 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Whenever we are going through difficult circumstances, whether it is a breakup or something else happening in our lives, we need to be able to consci...
A 3-Step Formula For Success
18 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
I want you to think of something you would like to achieve. And then listen to this podcast and see what happens when you apply this 3 step formula t...
How Celebrating Others Changes Us
17 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Celebrating the success of others is a powerful and positive action with many benefits for the person giving the celebratory support. Click Here to...
Cutting Through Emotions
16 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
One of my students has written, concerned about how out of control her emotions are. Let's look at a technique for working with these emotions differ...
Getting Started Is The Key
15 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
I had a new habit that I wanted to begin, and I realised that the most challenging part was getting started. Click Here to see how happy you are. ...
Why Do I Struggle To Make Decisions?
14 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
For some of us, making decisions comes easily, and for others, it's almost torturous. I answered a question today from one of my students who is stru...
We Forget We Dreamt It
13 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
It can be easy to fall into the trap of wanting more. But today, I want to remind you of a way that you can look at your life that will instantly hel...
Letting Go Of The Outcome
12 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
One of my students had an issue where her sister had let her down. She struggled to manage her annoyance and anger at her sister. Click Here ...
Self-Importance Makes Us Suffer
11 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
It can be hard not to feel self-important in life. We live in a world that is obsessed with self-importance. However, it can have a direct correlatio...
A Sense Of Optimism
10 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
When we look at the current state of the world, it can be easy for us to feel defeated or sad. But with courage and determination, we can make a diff...
Habitually Being Right
09 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Sometimes there is no better feeling than feeling as though you are right. And yet, what if you're not? Click Here to see how happy you are. ...
I Want You To Choose Your Own Story
08 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
How do you show up in the world? There will be a lot of ways that you show up based solely on habit. I want you to understand that how you are in the...
Being Able To Receive
07 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
For those of us who are masters of giving, receiving can be a little more tricky. But today, I want to discuss 4 powerful reasons why receiving is a...
The Thukdam Phenomenon
06 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
One of you has asked me to talk about thukdam, something you may never have heard of. I hope you find it interesting. Click Here to see how h...
What Do Different Traditions Believe Part III
05 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this final part, I look at some of the indigenous traditions and their beliefs around death. Click Here to see how happy you are. If...
What Do Different Traditions Believe Part II
04 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
So let's have a look at some more traditions and what their beliefs around death are. Click Here to see how happy you are. If you like ...
What Do Different Traditions Believe Part I
03 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
I was asked to explain what the major traditions believe about death. It's such an interesting question, and I have really enjoyed looking into it fo...
The 3 Approaches Part III
02 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this final part, we are looking at not only the third way we may pass over but also how we move into a place where we are really living. Click He...
The 3 Approaches Part II
01 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Let's look at the second approach and contemplate some of the questions you might ask yourself. Click Here to see how happy you are. If you...
The 3 Approaches Part I
31 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
So we are going to go a little deeper into this topic of our lives one day ending and look at the 3 approaches to it. This podcast is relevant and co...
The Top 7 Regrets of Middle Age Part III
30 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Here's our final part in this series of middle age regrets. I hope you enjoy this. Click Here to see how happy you are. If you like this po...
The Top 7 Regrets of Middle Age Part II
29 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Let's see what else the top regrets of middle age are. Click Here to see how happy you are. If you like this podcast, we would love you to gi...
The Top 7 Regrets of Middle Age
28 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Looking at people's regrets in middle age gives us a lot to work with on how to live well. Let's dive in. Click Here to see how happy you are. ...
The Top 5 Regrets
27 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In 2009 a blog post came out from a palliative care nurse about the top 5 regrets of the dying. The list is very inspiring to me and today I want to ...
Will You Be The Exception? Part II
26 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Let's look at how facing the one thing we probably won't be an exception to can help us be happier. Click Here to see how happy you are. If...
Will You Be The Exception?
25 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
I think that deep down, we all have an unconscious hope that, in one area of our life, we will be the exception. Click Here to see how happy you ...
The Guesthouse
24 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
What does it mean to accept and embrace all of the different emotions and experiences that come our way? The Guesthouse gives us some insight. Cli...
One Flavour
23 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
We tend to look at life through the lens of good and bad experiences. But what if qualifying our experiences is not that simple? Click Here to see ...
Standing Beside The River
22 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
What happens when there is a crisis? Usually, we panic and drown in the fears in our minds. However, we can have a very different experience by leani...
An Update
21 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Many of you will know that I was rushed to the hospital a few days ago with a life-threatening situation. I'm back home and wanted to give you an upd...
Being Courageous
20 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
What if courage isn't about being fearless, but about taking action despite fear? In this episode, I explore why courage is a habit—something we bui...
Ignorance
19 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
How do you respond when others' actions feel selfish or hurtful? In this episode, I explore how our reactions are often tied to unresolved pain from o...
The Difference
18 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
What truly creates change—insight or action? In this episode, I explore the difference between understanding something intellectually and actually d...
Making Decisions
17 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Do you struggle with making decisions or worry about choosing the wrong path? In this episode, I share simple strategies for making decisions quickly ...
Loneliness and Trees
16 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Monique just got back from New Zealand but she was rushed to the hospital due to a sickness believed to be an aftermath of her recent Covid infection....
Let Us Be There With You
15 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Our interpersonal relationships are in decline, I feel. It is difficult for us to be present with one another. We struggle not to feel pressured to b...
Unattached Love
14 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
How can we love without attachment? It's difficult for us to see that love and attachment are opposing. I answered a question about this from one of ...
Feeling Alive in Life Part IV
13 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this final episode, we look at the "feel good" part of coming alive. This is my favourite piece of the puzzle. As we look at becoming more alive...
Feeling Alive in Life Part III
12 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
As we look at becoming more alive, two daily practices can make a huge difference to how we feel. Click Here to see how happy you are. ...
Feeling Alive in Life Part II
11 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
As we look at bringing our lives back to life, there is something important that we can contemplate. It can be the key to restoring joy in your daily...
Feeling Alive in Life Part I
10 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
These last few years have caused many people to feel drained and unable to enjoy life. There might be a feeling of dullness or burnout. This series i...
Uncross Your Arms
09 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
When we have difficulties with another person, one of the first things we tend to do is protect ourselves. This usually isn't the smartest strategy. ...
A Story Of Disappointment
08 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
I want to tell you about one of my students who had something so disappointing happen. And together, we looked at this disappointment and found a dif...
Just The Way You Are
07 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Imagine if people accepted us just as we are. The relief would be huge, and the need to be enough so we can be loved would settle down. And hopefully...
A Simple Life
06 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
As the years of my life pass, it becomes more apparent that a simple life brings me the most happiness. This can be hard to see when we live in a wor...
Seeing Your Good Heart
05 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
It is said that not recognising our good heart is like being hungry and homeless and sleeping on a big pile of treasure. What a difference it makes w...
My Sister Drives Me Crazy
04 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
If your sister is driving you crazy, one of the most powerful things you can do is look at your habitual response to her and change it up. This is wh...
I Don't Understand My Thoughts
03 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Today I answer a question about how our thoughts and emotions are a natural part of our mind and how we can work differently, so they don't cause us ...
Active Laziness
02 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
When I was a child, the teachers at my school said I was lazy. I wasn't. I was bored. Many people fear the stigma of laziness. And due to this, our l...
Your Mind Is Empty
01 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Every second of every day, cells in our bodies are changing. Neurons in our brains are dying. Facial expressions are changing. And yet we cling to th...
Hiding in the Himalayas
28 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
It can be tempting to think that life would be easier if we could just get some time away from everyone. On some level, it's true. But in the long te...
Social Diversity
27 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
When it comes to friendships and social connections a new study says that social diversity is the key. Click Here to see how happy you are. ...
For Granted
26 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Monique has got Covid after years of dodging it. This has been one of the most loved podcasts in the last couple of years. There is so much we t...
I Eat When I Eat
25 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
How often are you fully present in what you're doing? In this episode, I explore a powerful Zen teaching that reminds us how often our minds are elsew...
The Magic of Emotions
24 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Monique has got Covid after years of dodging it. This has been one of the most loved podcasts in the last couple of years. Emotions are an integr...
Aches and Pains
23 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Monique has got Covid after years of dodging it. This has been one of the most loved podcasts in the last couple of years. One of my students wr...
Making Connections Through Complaining
22 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Monique has got Covid after years of dodging it. This has been one of the most loved podcasts in the last couple of years. As humans, complaining...
How Friendships Affect Stress
21 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Monique has got Covid after years of dodging it. This has been one of the most loved podcasts in the last couple of years. As you may know, stres...
Immense Gratitude
20 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Today is a message of thanks from me to you as I recover from covid and the passing of my dear friend. Click Here to see how happy you are. ...
Letting Go Of The Past
19 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Monique has got Covid after years of dodging it. This has been one of the most loved podcasts in the last couple of years. Leaving your past behi...
Rebounding After Facing Rejection
18 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Monique has got Covid after years of dodging it. This has been one of the most loved podcasts in the last couple of years. Rejection is probably ...
A Reflection On Depression
17 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Monique has got Covid after years of dodging it. This has been one of the most loved podcasts in the last couple of years. This podcast is about cop...
Will Power Versus Won't Power
16 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Monique has got Covid after years of dodging it. This has been one of the most loved podcasts in the last couple of years. I watched the Academy...
Everything Will Be Alright: Manifesting Reality With Your Thoughts
15 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Monique has got Covid after years of dodging it. This has been one of the most loved podcasts in the last couple of years. You are the creator of yo...
Inside Your Heart
14 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
My friend Michael passed away this weekend. I wanted to tell you a little about him and share with you something we made together. Click Here t...
Just Like Me You're Not Alone
13 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
We put a lot of pressure on ourselves, and we hold a lot of fears. I want you to know that you're not alone in those pressures and those fears. ...
A Challenging Question Follow Up
12 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Last week I made a podcast called A Challenging Question. Something has come up for me with the replies I have received so I would like to clarify it...
Outer And Inner Obstacles
11 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
One of my students was having issues in her relationship. It was vital for us to look at what was going on from an outer and inner level. Clic...
Is He The Love Of My Life?
10 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
After my podcast yesterday, I received a question from one of my students about how this plays out in relationships. It reminds me of a young hitchhi...
She Has Not Come To See Me
09 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
I had a session the other day with a client upset that her friend was in town and had not come to see her. These little upsets are something we all d...
How To Make Friends Part III
08 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this final part, I would like you to consider a vital element that has changed our friendships. Click Here to see how happy you are. ...
How To Make Friends Part II
07 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this second part, we look at what we can do to bring more friends into our lives. Click Here to see how happy you are. If you like t...
How To Make Friends Part I
06 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
We are struggling with our friendships. Statistically, over the past decade, the amount of time we spend with close friends has plummeted. And yet it...
Amnesia
05 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
I've always been fascinated with people who wake up and don't know who they are. In some ways, we are all living like this. Click Here to see...
Love Is In The Air
04 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
I want to teach you today how to live an incredible life. It's all at your fingertips with one insight. Click Here to see how happy you are. ...
A Challenging Question
03 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
I want to present something we've been working on in a slightly different way. It's through a question that might take some of the heat out of your...
The Motivation Behind Our Actions Part III
02 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this final part, I tell you a story as an example of how we can put the practice of looking at our motivations into action. Click Here to see ...
The Motivation Behind Our Actions Part II
01 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Today I go a little deeper and explain the 8 elements that create suffering for us. Once we become conscious of these, we can see how tied we are to ...
The Motivation Behind Our Actions Part I
31 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
What if our actions were only fundamentally motivated by 2 things? I imagine it would lead us to question how in charge we are of our lives. C...
What Do I Do With My Anger
30 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
I received a message from one of my students who is upset with someone in her family. She asked me how to cope with her anger. Click Here to ...
Working With Grief
29 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Grief can be tricky because it goes on a lot longer than other emotions. Here are some thoughts on how to work with it. Click Here to see how...
The Couple In The Gas Station
28 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
What do we do when someone asks us for money, and we know it's a scam? One of my students outlines a confusing scenario and wonders what she could ha...
There Are Limits To Loving People
27 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In a podcast the other day called Where Are You Holding Back I talked about the limits of our love. And I received a great question about this. ...
Abandon Hope
26 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
We are addicted to hope as a way to try and alleviate our suffering. What if we looked at the ways we struggle a little differently? Click Her...
The Clear Lake
25 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
It can change our whole day when we get stirred up and triggered. It doesn't need to be that way. Click Here to see how happy you are. If...
Refraining
24 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
When we have impulsive behaviours, how can we slow them down? I have a technique that could change your life. Click Here to see how happy you...
Dealing With Aggression
23 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
We are dealing with aggression daily. It comes to us from all angles. It's a part of our modern life that we might want to address in ourselves. ...
Thinking
22 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
What if your thoughts weren't problems to fix, but clouds simply passing through the sky of your mind? In this episode, I explore the true purpose of...
Where Are You Holding Back
21 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Life is easier when we can start to see where we are shutting down. We then have the opportunity to change it. Click Here to see how happy yo...
We Always Think We Know
20 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
I've had two people come to me in the last few months, sure they knew what was about to happen. And both of them were wrong. Click Here to se...
Can I Be Less Harmful?
19 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Most of us harm others without realising it. The reason is that we unconsciously believe that some people deserve our care and love more than others....
We Suffer The Same
18 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
I've been reading Prince Harry's book, Spare. Reading it evokes deep compassion in me. Click Here to see how happy you are. If you like...