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In Your Right Mind with Monique Rhodes
A podcast on how to work with your mind to transform your life. This show will help you overcome stress, anxiety and depression and empower you to live the happy life that you deserve. Monique Rhodes, an internationally renowned happiness specialist and meditation expert. Her online meditation course The 10 Minute Mind, is used in over 50 colleges and universities worldwide as well as by thousands of online subscribers. Monique teaches in bite sized lessons how to reach your potential and become happier. Tune in now!
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Apr 15, 2026
This week on In Your Right Mind, Monique digs into one of the most common sources of unnecessary suffering: worrying about things outside our control. Drawing on her time riding a motorcycle through India, a teaching from the Dalai Lama, and years of working with people on happiness and mental wellbeing, she walks through a practical two-list framework and a three-step process to interrupt the worry cycle — for real. If your mind won't stop running worst-case scenarios, this one's for you.
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Apr 13, 2026
This week we're talking about something a lot of people feel but very few say out loud — that hollow, empty feeling that shows up even when your life looks completely fine from the outside. Monique walks through the three real reasons inner emptiness appears, including values misalignment and emotional disconnection, and offers three practical ways to start shifting it. If you've ever felt like you're going through the motions without knowing why, this one is for you.
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Apr 10, 2026
Does your brain constantly play worst-case movies about things that haven't happened? In this week's teaching video, I break down why your mind does this — it's actually a survival mechanism that's badly misfiring — and share the one technique that helps me stop the spiral. If your brain won't quit playing "what if," this one's for you.
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Apr 8, 2026
Why do we keep comparing ourselves to other people — even when we know it makes us feel terrible? In this episode, I'm getting into the real reason comparison hurts, and it has nothing to do with what the other person has. We talk about the neuroscience of social comparison, what's actually happening when you scroll through someone's Instagram and feel suddenly hollow, and a simple tool called the values audit that can stop comparison in its tracks. If you want to understand what's driving your comparison anxiety and finally get some relief from it, take my free Happiness Quiz at www.iintendtobehappy.com — you might be surprised by what you find.
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Apr 6, 2026
If you're always tired — even after a full night's sleep — this episode is for you. We're getting into the real reason so many people experience that bone-deep exhaustion that rest just doesn't fix: a nervous system that never got the signal it was safe to stop. I'll also walk you through a simple energy audit you can do today, and tell you about the free Happiness Quiz that can show you exactly where your energy is leaking. This one might change how you see your whole relationship with rest.
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Apr 3, 2026
If you've ever snapped at someone over something tiny and then stood there thinking "why did I just do that?" — this episode is for you.
I walk through five signs your nervous system is stuck in overdrive: overreacting to small things, the "wired but tired" paradox, brain fog, unconscious body tension, and the one almost nobody talks about — losing the ability to feel genuinely good.
I share my own experience — how childhood trauma kept my body stuck in survival mode for years, even while I was living in the Himalayas doing daily meditation. My mind had healed, but my body hadn't gotten the memo.
Then I give you three tools: the physiological sigh (the fastest science-backed way to calm your nervous system — 30 seconds, free), a daily practice that physically rewires your brain over time, and a perspective shift that changes everything: you don't need more discipline. You need more safety.
Your nervous system isn't broken. It adapts to protect you. Now it's time to teach it that you're safe.
Take the Happiness Quiz at https://iintendtobehappy.com/ — it’s a quick (and eye-opening) way to discover what’s actually impacting your consistency, focus, and overall wellbeing.
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Apr 1, 2026
There's a number inside you that determines how happy you are — and most people go their entire lives without knowing it exists.
In today's episode, I explain what your happiness baseline is, why it keeps pulling you back to the same level no matter what happens in your life, and why that's actually the best news you've heard in a while.
I walk through the famous 1978 study on lottery winners and accident survivors, the 50/40/10 happiness model, and the four daily practices that research shows genuinely raise your set point over time.
I also share my own story — how I went from a suicide attempt at 19 to spending 13 years traveling the world studying happiness, and what I found that changed everything. Today, my 8-week course The Happiness Baseline has a 100% success rate in raising students' happiness scores. That statistic still moves me every time I say it.
If you've been wondering "why am I not happy?" even though your life looks fine on paper — this episode answers that question.
Take the Happiness Quiz at https://iintendtobehappy.com/ — it’s a quick (and eye-opening) way to discover what’s actually impacting your consistency, focus, and overall wellbeing.
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Mar 30, 2026
"I tried to meditate, but I can't do it — my mind won't shut up."
It's the number one thing people say to me. And after twenty years of teaching meditation at more than seventy universities around the world, I can tell you: it's based on a complete misunderstanding of what meditation actually is.
In today's episode, I break down why your busy mind is not a sign of failure — it's the raw material. I share the Harvard research on why our minds wander nearly half the time, what meditation really is (not the Instagram version), and four practical techniques you can start using today: The Puppy Method, Name It to Tame It, The Anchor Shift, and The 10-Minute Agreement.
I also tell the story of how a group of women in India who wouldn't take no for an answer accidentally inspired what became The 10 Minute Mind — my meditation program now used at 70+ universities worldwide.
If you've ever believed you're bad at meditation, this one's for you.
Take the Happiness Quiz at https://iintendtobehappy.com/ — it’s a quick (and eye-opening) way to discover what’s actually impacting your consistency, focus, and overall wellbeing.
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Mar 27, 2026
Perfectionism is the most socially acceptable form of anxiety — and most of us have been wearing it like a badge of honour without realising the cost. In today's episode, I'm breaking down the psychology behind perfectionism, the direct link to anxiety and procrastination that most people miss, and the shift from perfectionism to excellence that actually makes you feel better. If you've ever felt like nothing you do is quite good enough — this one is for you.
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Mar 25, 2026
It's 11pm, you're exhausted, and your brain is wide awake running through everything. Sound familiar? In today's episode we're diving into brand new science that explains exactly why some brains can't switch off at night — and it's not a willpower problem. I'm sharing what's actually happening neurologically, and three things that are genuinely backed by research to help you finally rest.
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Mar 23, 2026
If you've ever said yes when you meant no, apologised for things that weren't your fault, or shaped yourself around other people's moods without even realising it — this episode is for you. Today we're talking about people pleasing: what it actually is, where it comes from, and what it's quietly costing you every single day. This one might change the way you see yourself.
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Mar 20, 2026
Something is missing. You can feel it. You just can't name it.
It's not burnout. It's not ingratitude. It's not a productivity problem.
It's a meaning problem. And it's affecting more people right now than at any other point in modern history — including the ones who look like they have it all figured out.
In this episode, we get into what meaning actually is, why the way most of us are living is quietly blocking us from it, and what to do about it starting today.
This one is going to stay with you.
Take the Happiness Quiz at https://iintendtobehappy.com/ — it’s a quick (and eye-opening) way to discover what’s actually impacting your consistency, focus, and overall wellbeing.
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Mar 18, 2026
There is a conversation happening inside your head right now. You didn't start it. You don't control it. And it is making every major decision in your life.
Most people spend years chasing better circumstances — better jobs, better relationships, better results — without ever looking at the one thing underneath all of it. The story. The loop that's been running since childhood, quietly telling you who you are, what you deserve, and how much good you're allowed to let in.
In this episode, we pull that story apart. Where it came from, how it gets wired, why your brain fights to keep it even when it's hurting you — and exactly what it takes to replace it with something that actually serves the life you're trying to build.
This one will hit differently.
Take the Happiness Quiz at https://iintendtobehappy.com/ — it’s a quick (and eye-opening) way to discover what’s actually impacting your consistency, focus, and overall wellbeing.
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Mar 16, 2026
At 19 years old, I didn't want to be alive anymore. Not because life was impossible — but because I had built an identity out of being broken. And nobody talks about this. We talk about depression. We talk about anxiety. We talk about the circumstances that bring us to our knees. But nobody talks about what happens when your suffering becomes your personality — and how that single thing can silently destroy your shot at genuine happiness. In this episode, I'm sharing the question that cracked everything open for me, the science behind why your brain is keeping you stuck, and the exact shift that took me from rock bottom to building a life rooted in real, unconditional happiness. This one is personal. This one is raw. And I think it might be exactly what you needed to hear today.
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Mar 13, 2026
Most people think their emotions are the problem.
They try to control them, suppress them, or push them away… and wonder why nothing changes.
But what if the real issue isn’t your emotions at all — it’s the way you’ve been taught to deal with them?
In this episode, I unpack the emotional education almost nobody received growing up — and the simple framework that completely changes how you understand anger, anxiety, jealousy, and every other feeling you’ve been trying to fight.
Take the Happiness Quiz at https://quiz.iintendtobehappy.com/ — it’s a quick (and eye-opening) way to discover what’s actually impacting your consistency, focus, and overall wellbeing.
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If this episode resonated with you, there’s something you need to try next…
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Mar 11, 2026
Most people think they need more love in their lives.
But what if the real problem is that you’ve been abandoning yourself?
In this episode, I unpack the quiet habits that slowly destroy your self-worth — and the simple shifts that help you build a relationship with yourself that no external validation can replace.
If you’ve ever felt like nothing is quite enough, this conversation might explain why.
Take the Happiness Quiz at https://quiz.iintendtobehappy.com/ — it’s a quick (and eye-opening) way to discover what’s actually impacting your consistency, focus, and overall wellbeing.
Ready to break the cycle for good?
If this episode resonated with you, there’s something you need to try next…
Take the Happiness Quiz at https://quiz.iintendtobehappy.com/ — it’s a quick (and eye-opening) way to discover what’s actually impacting your consistency, focus, and overall wellbeing. Most people are shocked by their results — and even more surprised by what it reveals about the patterns holding them back.
Take the quiz here → https://quiz.iintendtobehappy.com/
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Mar 9, 2026
You might think your clutter problem is about discipline.
It’s not.
In this episode, I explain the surprising neuroscience behind why clutter builds up — and why your nervous system may be the real reason you can’t seem to get organized, no matter how hard you try.
Once you understand what’s actually happening in your brain, everything about decluttering starts to make sense — and suddenly it becomes possible.
Take the Happiness Quiz at moniquerhodes.com — it’s a quick (and eye-opening) way to discover what’s actually impacting your consistency, focus, and overall wellbeing.
Ready to break the cycle for good?
If this episode resonated with you, there’s something you need to try next…
Take the Happiness Quiz at moniquerhodes.com — it’s a quick (and eye-opening) way to discover what’s actually impacting your consistency, focus, and overall wellbeing. Most people are shocked by their results — and even more surprised by what it reveals about the patterns holding them back.
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Mar 6, 2026
Most people won’t recognise themselves in 2026.
Not because they changed too much — but because they didn’t change at all.
In this episode, I share five tiny self-care micro-habits that quietly rewire your brain, regulate your nervous system, and shift your identity — without overhauling your life.
If you want next year’s version of you to feel calmer, clearer, and stronger… this is where it starts.
Take the Happiness Quiz at moniquerhodes.com — it’s a quick (and eye-opening) way to discover what’s actually impacting your consistency, focus, and overall wellbeing.
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If this episode resonated with you, there’s something you need to try next…
Take the Happiness Quiz at moniquerhodes.com — it’s a quick (and eye-opening) way to discover what’s actually impacting your consistency, focus, and overall wellbeing. Most people are shocked by their results — and even more surprised by what it reveals about the patterns holding them back.
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Mar 4, 2026
Some years ago, my brain stopped working.
I couldn’t focus. I couldn’t remember things. I couldn’t finish simple tasks. And I thought something was seriously wrong with me.
What I discovered shocked me: chronic stress was physically changing my brain.
In this episode, I break down what stress is actually doing inside your head — and the four science-backed ways you can protect (and rebuild) your brain starting today.
If you’ve felt foggy, emotional, or not as sharp as you used to be… this is for you.
Ready to break the cycle for good?
If this episode resonated with you, there’s something you need to try next…
Take the Happiness Quiz at moniquerhodes.com — it’s a quick (and eye-opening) way to discover what’s actually impacting your consistency, focus, and overall wellbeing. Most people are shocked by their results — and even more surprised by what it reveals about the patterns holding them back.
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Mar 2, 2026
I used to think I was healing… but I was actually hiding.
In this episode, I share the moment that changed everything — and the one simple shift that took me from depression and feeling completely stuck to building the life I live today.
If you’ve been overwhelmed by the size of the mountain in front of you, this conversation will show you why real change never starts with a big leap.
It starts with one step.
Ready to break the cycle for good?
If this episode resonated with you, there’s something you need to try next…
Take the Happiness Quiz at moniquerhodes.com — it’s a quick (and eye-opening) way to discover what’s actually impacting your consistency, focus, and overall wellbeing. Most people are shocked by their results — and even more surprised by what it reveals about the patterns holding them back.
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Feb 27, 2026
I rode a motorcycle through the Himalayas — altitude sick, terrified, completely unsure I could do it. And what I learned there changed everything I thought I knew about confidence.
In this episode, I share the truth nobody tells you: confidence doesn’t come after success. It comes before it — and most people spend their lives waiting for permission that never arrives.
If you’ve been waiting to feel “ready”… you need to hear this.
Ready to break the cycle for good?
If this episode resonated with you, there’s something you need to try next…
Take the Happiness Quiz at moniquerhodes.com — it’s a quick (and eye-opening) way to discover what’s actually impacting your consistency, focus, and overall wellbeing. Most people are shocked by their results — and even more surprised by what it reveals about the patterns holding them back.
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Feb 25, 2026
Most people think they’re exhausted because life is hard.
I don’t believe that’s true.
In this episode, I’m sharing the hidden pattern that keeps so many of us trapped in overthinking, emotional fatigue, and a mind that never switches off — even when nothing is actually wrong.
This isn’t about fixing yourself.
It’s about seeing what your mind has been doing all along… and learning a completely different way to relate to it.
If you’ve been feeling stuck in your head lately, listen to this.
Take the Happiness Quiz at moniquerhodes.com — it’s a quick (and eye-opening) way to discover what’s actually impacting your consistency, focus, and overall wellbeing.
Ready to break the cycle for good?
If this episode resonated with you, there’s something you need to try next…
Take the Happiness Quiz at moniquerhodes.com — it’s a quick (and eye-opening) way to discover what’s actually impacting your consistency, focus, and overall wellbeing. Most people are shocked by their results — and even more surprised by what it reveals about the patterns holding them back.
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Feb 23, 2026
What if one of the most powerful tools for brain health, emotional clarity, and long-term longevity has been sitting quietly in your drawer this whole time?
In this episode, I’m sharing something that sounds almost too simple — yet neuroscience is now showing it can literally reshape how your brain processes stress, builds resilience, and protects your future cognitive health.
This isn’t about productivity hacks or forcing positivity. It’s about understanding how your brain actually works… and using a practice that takes just minutes a day to create real change from the inside out.
If your mind feels crowded, your focus feels scattered, or you’ve been wondering how to stay mentally sharp as you age — you’ll want to listen to this one.
Because the habit most people overlook might be the very thing your future brain is begging you to start today.
Take the Happiness Quiz at moniquerhodes.com — it’s a quick (and eye-opening) way to discover what’s actually impacting your consistency, focus, and overall wellbeing.
Ready to break the cycle for good?
If this episode resonated with you, there’s something you need to try next…
Take the Happiness Quiz at moniquerhodes.com — it’s a quick (and eye-opening) way to discover what’s actually impacting your consistency, focus, and overall wellbeing. Most people are shocked by their results — and even more surprised by what it reveals about the patterns holding them back.
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Feb 20, 2026
You don’t need more bubble baths.
You need emotional mastery, deep peace, and a nervous system that doesn’t flinch at chaos.
In Part 3 of this series, I reveal the 3 habits that separate reactive, exhausted lives from calm, grounded ones—especially the one habit that will instantly reduce 90% of your anxiety (and no, it’s not what you think).
This isn’t self-care fluff. This is the foundation of a life you’re proud of.
Take the Happiness Quiz at moniquerhodes.com — it’s a quick (and eye-opening) way to discover what’s actually impacting your consistency, focus, and overall wellbeing.
Ready to break the cycle for good?
If this episode resonated with you, there’s something you need to try next…
Take the Happiness Quiz at moniquerhodes.com — it’s a quick (and eye-opening) way to discover what’s actually impacting your consistency, focus, and overall wellbeing. Most people are shocked by their results — and even more surprised by what it reveals about the patterns holding them back.
Take the quiz here → moniquerhodes.com
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Feb 18, 2026
Most self-care advice keeps you soft.
This habit? It makes you invincible.
In Part Two, I reveal the habit that forces you to stop lying to yourself—and gives you the clarity to become who you’re meant to be.
Plus: the mindset shift that ends anxiety and perfectionism—for good.
Ready to break the cycle for good?
If this episode resonated with you, there’s something you need to try next…
Take the Happiness Quiz at moniquerhodes.com — it’s a quick (and eye-opening) way to discover what’s actually impacting your consistency, focus, and overall wellbeing. Most people are shocked by their results — and even more surprised by what it reveals about the patterns holding them back.
Take the quiz here → moniquerhodes.com
Let’s take this work deeper, together.