“Why does friendship feel harder as an adult?” “Why do I feel more isolated even though I’m busier than ever?” or even… “I’ll focus on community later… when life slows down…”

This episode is for you.

Today, we’re joined by Monique Rhodes, a happiness specialist originally from New Zealand, a wildly inspiring human, and someone who brings a rare mix of joy, wisdom, and real-world adventure to everything she touches.

Monique has been nominated for multiple awards—including New Zealander of the Year—and her life story is nothing short of extraordinary. She’s an accomplished singer-songwriter, opened for Chuck Berry, created two platinum charity albums, collaborated on a project with His Holiness the Dalai Lama, and now he ...