Summary: Monique Rhodes is a singer, songwriter, and producer born in New Zealand. She has toured the world performing and composing music. Monique has produced two platinum-selling albums in New Zealand, toured Europe twice with Chuck Berry and collaborated on music projects with some of the most well known inspirational teachers in the world including the Dalai Lama. In 2008, Monique created a vineyard tour of New Zealand performing with Kiwi musician Shona Laing. In 2010, Rhodes brought together a number of the biggest names in New Zealand music, including Opshop, Nathan King, Shona Laing and Hollie Smith who contributed to the awareness of child abuse. She produced the Christmas album Merry Christmas Baby whose proceeds went to the Royal New Zealand Plunket Society. In 2015, she pioneered The 10 Minute Mind, a digital mindfulness programme. Episode Takeaways: •Living an extraordinary life is how you are every day. It is developing extraordinary relationships with your partner and children. A deep sense of satisfaction in what you are doing. •Nurturing the habit of being courageous. •Fearful thinking is a habit. Failure is necessary to succeed. Failure means learning. •Making courage a habit. Stepping into a bit of uncertainty. •Be well with yourself. Love yourself in healthy ways and give it to others. Mentioned Resources: The 10 Minute Mind Excuse Me, Your Life Is Waiting: The Astonishing Power of Feelings Connect •Get rewards and support Men's Health: Become a Patron of The ManBits •Join our growing MBP Facebook Community •Follow Paul @themanbits on Twitter •Follow Follow @themanbits on Instagram •Email feedback@TheManBits.com (short audio files welcome) Disclosure: This post may contain links to products or services with which I have an affiliate relationship and may receive compensation from your actions through such links. However, I don't let that corrupt my perspective and I don't recommend only affiliates. Disclaimer: Some of the content of this podcast may contain topics of a sensitive nature such as depression, anxiety and suicide. Whilst I have experience in coaching, training and remedial therapy I'm not to provide mental health advice or counselling. Therefore, engaging with the content of this podcast should not be considered a substitute to professional therapy.
