In Your Right Mind with Monique Rhodes

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...

Everyone Is The Same

17 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

It can be challenging to see our similarities if people have different life circumstances. However, fundamentally we are all the same.    Click H...

Your Mind Is Completely Flexible

16 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

We are brainwashed. It's time to take control of that brainwashing.    Click Here to see how happy you are.    If you like this podcast, we w...

It Cuts Both Ways

15 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Gratitude is a powerful practice that can change your happiness levels very quickly. However, just as easily, we can accidentally bring our happiness...

I Am Ostracised From My Family

14 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Sometimes it's hard to imagine the pain people experience due to being ostracised by their families, often in the name of Christianity. We must be aw...

Running From Discomfort Part V

13 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this final part, we look at the third way we can manage feelings of discomfort.    Click Here to see how happy you are.    If you like thi...

Running From Discomfort Part IV

12 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

When I was a child, I remember being in wonder at the beauty of peacocks. They held magical and mystical energy for me. In time I learned how powerfu...

Running From Discomfort Part III

11 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

What if your resistance to pain is also blocking your joy? In this episode, I explore how running from discomfort keeps us disconnected from our own a...

Running From Discomfort Part II

10 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this second part, I encourage you to look into this place we consistently run away from.    Click Here to see how happy you are.    If you...

Running From Discomfort

09 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

This is the first part in a series about how we habitually deal with discomfort. If we can get comfortable with it, that is the difference between su...

Your Favourite TV Series

08 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

I can guess what your favourite TV series is without even asking you. It's mine as well. Click Here to see how happy you are.    If you like t...

It Can End With You

07 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

You are not responsible for the pain that you experienced as a child. However, there is something you are responsible for.    Click Here to see ...

Mary's Miracle

06 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

One of my students had a huge breakthrough with her sister. It was a life-changing lesson and showed how things could transform overnight.    Cli...

A Lightbulb Moment

05 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

I'm hoping for a lightbulb moment today in this podcast. This one piece of understanding changed my life.    Click Here to see how happy you are...

How We Learn To Be Kind To Ourselves

04 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Being kind to ourselves is vital to be happy. But to do this, we need to know ourselves.    Click Here to see how happy you are.    If you li...

Why Consistency Matters

03 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

There is an important reason why consistency matters and will help us to become steadfast in our emotional lives.    Click Here to see how happy...

I Work the Hardest At This

02 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Last night someone asked me which practice I work hardest at to be happy. Here is my answer.    Click Here to see how happy you are.    If yo...

All Is Quiet On New Year's Day

01 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

It's the first day of the year and this is my wish for you.    Click Here to see how happy you are.    If you like this podcast, we would lov...

My Favourite Last Day Of The Year Exercise

31 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

On this last day of the year, there is a potent and quick exercise that I encourage you to do. I'll be doing it.    Click Here to see how happy ...

Micro-Moments

30 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

There is something we can do each day that makes a big difference in our lives - these are what I call Micro-Moments. Let me tell you about them.   ...

A Little More Imagining

29 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

We are so busy doing. But what if it was equally as powerful to also imagine?   Click Here to see how happy you are.    If you like this podca...

It's Yours To Have

28 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

There's nothing worse than someone telling us what we can or can't do. Sometimes we believe them.    Click Here to see how happy you are.    ...

How To Feel Good Enough

27 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

So many of us struggle with the fear that we are not good enough. How can we turn this around?    Click Here to see how happy you are.    If ...

Everything Came To Fruition

26 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

I got clear at the end of last year and everything I wanted for this year came to fruition. Everything. How did I do it?   Click Here to see how ...

Christmas Day Gifting

25 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

I was hoping you could do something small today, something special today that could make a world of difference for someone.    Click Here to see...

The Christmas Family

24 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Today is Christmas Day or almost Christmas Day. What can you do when your family is not very nice to you at Christmas? I answer this question for one...

Building Momentum

23 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

We have a few days before the end of the year and a chance to set ourselves up with some momentum for 2023. Make the most of these days.   Click H...

My Grandfather

22 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

I have been thinking a lot about my grandfather over these last days, I'm sure it's because we are heading in Christmas. It reminded me of how we nee...

I Get To Show Up Differently

21 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

It's holiday time.  It's the time of year that coming together with your family and friends can be wonderful and painful. It's also a time to see ho...

Choosing The Lesser Pain

20 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

If there is something in your life that you want to do and you find you are lacking in motivation, there is a way forward if you can understand there...

In The Dark

19 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

I am experimenting with my relationship with the dark. This may be happening on both an outer and inner level. However, today I want to talk with yo...

Words Elicit Powerful Emotions

18 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Our words are so powerful. Choosing them carefully is important, especially when empathising with others.    Click Here to see how happy you are...

Whose Side Am I On?

17 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

There is a growing trend of young people using a particular drug around the college age group. It's use makes sense to me. What they are struggling w...

When Everyone Needs Me

16 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

How do we manage when there are endless demands on us? How can we change this to find our peace as we help others find theirs?   Click Here to se...

Finding The Middle Way

15 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

One of my students was asking me how we can live a life of mastering our minds in the modern world.  It's all about balance.    Click Here to s...

A Step Further With The Breath

14 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Today I want to teach you a technique to open yourself even further in your meditation practice using the breath.    Click Here to see how happy...

This Restless Mind

13 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

If we can settle our restless minds, even momentarily, it makes a huge difference to our mental wellness.  Click Here to see how happy you are.  ...

It's Not Them

12 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

When we suffer, it's so easy to blame other people, and sometimes we even blame ourselves. But your whole life will change if you can understand what...

Small Steps In The Right Direction

11 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

If we want to shift or change or achieve something there are two vital factors to ensure our success.    Click Here to see how happy you are.  ...

For The Benefit Of Others

10 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Yesterday I talked about our motivation when we are helping others. Today I want to share a story from one of my students who tells of an incident at...

I Should Be Caring For Him

09 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

One of my students had an issue we discussed with her ex-husband. He's sick. She wants to be kind and care for him. But he is unkind to her.    C...

Opening Our Hearts

08 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

When we see suffering, it can be hard to know what to do. How can I help when I have enough struggles of my own?   Click Here to see how happy yo...

Make Me Your Servant

07 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Today I want to share with you a small beautiful piece from Rumi. Understanding what he says is an important piece on our path to happiness.   Cli...

The Timing Of Therapy

06 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

A student came and asked me about my thoughts on therapy. The consideration I have about therapy is the timing of it.    Click Here to see how h...

Who Really Does Care?

05 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

I often ask my students to ponder the question, who cares? It opens the door to understanding more deeply why we are here.   Click Here to see ho...

You Create Your Experience

04 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

If we truly understand that we create our own experiences, then we can take control of our lives and happiness. It's hard to believe that with so muc...

Ongoing Consequences

03 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Taylor Swift has a song on her new album that led one of my students to ask me what it is about. It's about ongoing consequences - that much I know. ...

Songbird

02 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

I was so sad to hear of the passing of Christie McVie from Fleetwood Mac. They are one of my favourite bands. I don't know her personally, so it's go...

You Can't Have Tea Without Leaves

01 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Just as you can't have tea without leaves, so too, you can't have a mind without thoughts and emotions. Yet, many of us feel as though we fail if tho...

The Instant Fix

30 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

My student came to me asking for help with an issue. I realised how much we rely on having fast answers.    Click Here to see how happy you are....

The Rich and Miserable

29 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

I am working with a client who is hugely successful and wealthy. She wanted me to tell you how miserable she is. It doesn't mean she can't be rich an...

I Compare Myself To You

28 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

One of my students wrote and told me she torments herself by comparing herself to me. Here is my answer to her.  Click Here to see how happy you a...

Taking Responsibility

27 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

No one of us is perfect. However, stepping into our mistakes is admirable. Today, I give you a story of when that didn't happen and what a difference...

Can You Imagine

26 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

If things are not working, they are the effects of the causes. Today I imagine it differently, and what a different world it would be.     Click ...

Mind Digesting

25 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

One of the biggest reasons we are overwhelmed is due to not allowing our minds to digest information. If we can take time each day to do this, our st...

Why Reading Increases Our Happiness

24 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

I'm a big reader, and it makes me happy. There are scientific reasons why it does.    Click Here to see how happy you are.    If you like thi...

The Importance Of Sleep Part III

23 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In this final part on the importance of sleeping well, I look at some critical habits that you might want to shift if you're having issues sleeping o...

The Importance Of Sleep Part II

22 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Let's dive deeper into why sleep is vital and discuss the crucial topic of brain poop.    Click Here to see how happy you are.    If you like...

The Importance Of Sleep

21 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Before studying sleep, I thought sleep was vital to rest my body. Over the years, I've realised how essential sleep is for the functioning of my mind...

Flow States

20 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

What is a flow state? And how can it help me become less distracted and feel happier?   Click Here to see how happy you are.    If you like th...

Switching Part III

19 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Now that we have established that switching is causing us many issues let's look at some simple and easy solutions that you can experiment with.   ...

Switching Part II

18 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Today we dive a little deeper into why switching is having such a negative effect, not only on our work lives but on our lives as a whole.   Click...

Switching Part I

17 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Switching is a skill that most of you think you have. You know it under another name. And I call it switching because this is what it is.    Clic...

My Mind Is Tired

16 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

What happens when our minds become so overloaded that even rest doesn't feel restful? In this episode, I explore the growing challenge of mental exhau...

Be Like Amelia

15 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

What if worry isn't protecting you at all—but quietly weakening your courage? In this episode, I share a powerful teaching inspired by Amelia Earhar...

Doing Difficult Things

14 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

What if the things you avoid the most are the very things that could change your life? In this episode, I explore how to shift your relationship with ...

The Need For Control

13 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

When we need to try and control all possible scenarios, it's easy to become overwhelmed and anxious. There is a much easier way.    Click Here t...

Screen Time

12 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

If I tell you how many times the average American touches their phone screen in a day, you might have a heart attack. I almost did.    Click Here...

Social Niceties

11 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

It's helpful to be socially polite. But sometimes, don't you just want to tell things as they are? A few days ago, I did, and it felt necessary.   ...

Jumping To Conclusions

10 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

We are so good at jumping to conclusions. It's the way that our minds work. However, sometimes, we are absolutely wrong and hurt our relationships.  ...

Slow Your Roll

09 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Friendships need time and consistency. It can be difficult for us to create both of those parameters in our modern world.    Click Here to see h...

Staying Open

08 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

At the weekend, I was asked if I was to give one practice to someone to help them have a happier life, what would it be? I believe that staying open ...

Starting The Week

07 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

As we begin the week, if we get clear on our healthy priorities, we can have joy every day, even if we are busy.    Click Here to see how happy ...

Scratch That Itch

06 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Most of us live as though we are trying to manage a mosquito bite we can't reach. That's a tiring way to be.    Click Here to see how happy you ...

I Can't Be Bothered With That Negative Emotion

05 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

What if your negative emotions aren't who you are—but simply habits of the mind? In this episode, I explore how stress, anger, overwhelm, and frustr...

The Great Connection

04 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Why do we feel alone? Why do we suffer? There is a part of us that is longing for something more.    Click Here to see how happy you are.    ...

The Price Of The Holidays

03 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

As we get closer to the holiday season many of you will be feeling the stress of all of the presents you need to buy. One of my students asked me if ...

What We Pay Attention To

02 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

We may not realize it, but where we put our attention will determine the quality of our life.   Click Here to see how happy you are.    If you...

Am I Lucky?

01 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

As the people in my life are seeing where I am now living, a few are not so surprised. It's important to understand that life is not so much down to ...

I Don't Stand Out

31 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

It can be easy to think that someone with a big ego is overly confident, loud, and overtly self-centered. What if someone who says I don't stand out ...

Hearing Your Own Voice

30 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

I moved to Costa Rica a few days ago. When I was going through customs I had a pretty serious issue. It reminded me of how differently I manage these...