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.

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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. 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.

What if the reason you're constantly second-guessing yourself isn't because something's wrong with you—but because you were never meant to be liked by everyone in the first place? In this episode, I reveal the real reason people misunderstand you, judge you, or pull away—and why that's not only normal, but necessary. If you've ever twisted yourself into knots trying to be enough for people who still didn't get you, this one will change everything. There's a surprising kind of freedom on the other side of letting go—and I'm going to show you exactly how to find it. 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.

What if the real antidepressant isn't in your medicine cabinet—but in your shoes? In this episode, we uncover the brain chemistry behind why movement is the most overlooked happiness hack of the 21st century. You'll learn how a simple walk can outmatch hours of doomscrolling, how your workouts might be making you more miserable, and why exercising the "wrong" way teaches your brain to hate it. Plus, the exact timeline for when your brain starts to physically rewire itself for happiness. Once you hear this, you'll never look at exercise—or your mood—the same way again. 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.

You're not stuck because you're lazy or unmotivated. You're stuck because you're carrying things that no longer belong to you. In this episode, I break down the 10 hidden patterns, beliefs, and behaviors you must let go of if you want to finally feel free—and why holding onto them feels safer than changing.

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You've set the goal. Felt the motivation. Promised yourself this time would be different. But somehow… you stopped. Again. What if I told you it's not a discipline problem? Or a motivation problem? Or even a mindset problem? In this episode, I reveal the surprising reason your follow-through keeps stalling—and the one daily shift that quietly rewires it all. If you're tired of starting over, this is the conversation that will finally explain why… and what to do instead.

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.

Have you ever had a moment where one more thing — just one — felt like it might actually break you? That moment isn't weakness. It isn't poor coping. And it isn't you "failing at life." In this episode, I break down what's really happening in your brain when overwhelm hits — why your thinking shuts down, why emotions spike or disappear, and why so many "coping strategies" fail at the exact moment you need them most. If you've ever wondered why you can be calm one day and completely overwhelmed the next… why advice that should work doesn't… or why stress feels different now than it used to… This conversation will change how you understand yourself — and what actually helps when everything feels like too much.

If you'd like to go deeper into this work, visit moniquerhodes.com—it's a wonderful place to begin your journey with me.

Everyone says "I'll do that later." But people in their 70s are saying something different: "I wish I'd known what later really felt like." This episode is built on years of honest conversations with retirees — and what they wish they'd told their 50-year-old selves. If you're approaching or already in retirement and want clarity about what you need most right now, you can take the Retirement Roadmap quiz. If you have already retired, go here: https://quiz.theretirementroadmapacademy.com/retirement-roadmap-score If you are preparing for retirement, go here: https://quiz.theretirementroadmapacademy.com/retirement-roadmap-profile

You've read the books. You've listened to the experts. You've tried to stick to the things you know are good for you. So why do your best intentions keep slipping through your fingers? In today's episode, I'm revealing a simple — but often overlooked — reason why most people fail at creating habits that actually support their happiness, health, and peace of mind. If you've ever felt frustrated with yourself for "falling off the wagon," this might be the moment where it all starts to make sense.

You've been told resilience means being strong, pushing through, and coping better. But what if that belief is actually what's keeping you exhausted? In this episode, I share what resilience really is — and why so many well‑intentioned people are burning out while trying to "be strong." If you've ever wondered why stress feels like it's slowly wearing you down, even when you're doing everything you can, this conversation may completely change how you understand your own mental health. This is not about trying harder. It's about understanding what your nervous system has been asking for all along.