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.
In Your Right Mind
with Monique Rhodes
A Bite-Sized Podcast Packed with Inspiration and Wisdom
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Everyone talks about self-care—but almost no one tells you the truth about what actually works.
In this episode, I reveal the first 3 habits that mentally strong, deeply peaceful people practice every day. You’ve never heard self-care described like this—and once you do, you’ll understand why the usual advice keeps failing you.
You’ve been taught to fear stress.
That belief might be the very thing keeping you exhausted, anxious, and stuck.
In this episode, I break down what stress actually is, why fighting it makes everything worse, and the simple physiological shift that can calm your body in under a minute.
Once you understand this, you’ll never think about stress—or your anxiety—the same way again.
You’ve been managing anxiety all wrong—and it’s quietly draining you every day.
In this episode, I reveal the simple habit that rewires your nervous system, stops chronic stress in its tracks, and completely changes how you feel by the end of your day.
It’s not meditation.
It’s not journaling.
It’s something far easier—and almost no one is talking about it.
Most people are chasing happiness the wrong way—and it’s quietly ruining their peace. In this episode, I reveal the surprising truth about what actually creates lasting happiness (it’s not what you think), why “feeling good” isn’t the goal, and the one shift that will change how you experience your life forever.
I used to think I’d finally feel happy once I got the job, the body, the relationship.
But here’s the truth no one tells you:
You don’t actually want the thing — you want the feeling you think it will give you.
And the wild part? You can feel that way right now.
If you’ve ever said “I’ll be happy when…” — this will stop you in your tracks.
Listen now. This changes everything.
Here are a few of my most popular podcast episodes:
Everything Will Be Alright : Manifesting Reality With Your Thoughts
This can be so hard for us to believe. However, when we do, we end up making wiser problem-solving decisions.
Fly Me To The Moon : Why Small Gestures Matter
It can be easy for us to think that we have to contribute in significant ways to make a difference. It couldn’t be further from the truth.
A Reflection On Depression
This podcast is about coping with negative emotions and thoughts. However, it also discusses depression. It is in response to a question. I hope it is helpful.
