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Hello, Friends with James Donegan

Hello, Friends with James Donegan

By: James Donegan
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What helps us feel more connected—to ourselves, to each other, and to the lives we’re actually living? I’m James Donegan, a yoga teacher, actor and singer in New York City, and Hello, Friends is an invitation to get curious together. Join me for thoughtful, informal conversations about mindfulness, creativity, friendship and everyday life with people whose work opens up fresh ways of seeing the world. We’ll explore the practices that sustain us, the things we’re still figuring out, and the room we can make for joy, humor and a little more kindness along the way. Bring your questions and your curiosity. I’ll bring mine. From Daily Flow Yoga + Meditation. https://dailyflow.yoga2026 James Donegan Hygiene & Healthy Living Psychology Psychology & Mental Health Spirituality
Episodes
  • Finding Happiness When Life Is Hard with Monique Rhodes

    Finding Happiness When Life Is Hard with Monique Rhodes
    4 Oct 2026

    What does happiness look like when life is difficult? Meditation teacher, musician, and happiness strategist Monique Rhodes joins me for a conversation about mindfulness, daily habits, and making room for everything we feel.

    Hello, friends. For this very first episode, I’m so glad to introduce you to Monique. We talk about the experiences that brought her to meditation, how her practice supported her through serious illness, and what it means to feel grounded while still experiencing anger, grief, and uncertainty.

    We also get into why playing a game with a friend might deserve a place on the calendar. And since we’re both singers, we talk about music, performing, and what happens when something you love becomes your job. There’s a little backgammon, a little boogie boarding, and a lot to think about.

    CHAPTERS
    00:00 Meet Monique Rhodes
    01:03 What brought Monique to meditation
    04:50 How her practice changed her life
    08:21 What does it mean to be happy?
    10:40 Making room for difficult feelings
    14:19 Happiness habits and lasting change
    16:40 Making time for play and connection
    20:19 Music, performing, and doing what you love
    24:54 Monique’s parting thought
    27:18 Stay connected

    HELLO, FRIENDS EPISODES
    https://dailyflow.yoga/hello-friends-podcast

    CONNECT WITH MONIQUE
    Explore Monique’s work and find the happiness quiz we discuss:
    https://moniquerhodes.com/

    ABOUT HELLO, FRIENDS
    Hello, Friends with James Donegan is a place for conversations about mindfulness and the unexpected ways our practices show up in everyday life. I’m a yoga teacher, actor, and singer, and I’m curious about how we carry what we practice into the lives we actually have.

    Explore Daily Flow Yoga + Meditation:
    https://dailyflow.yoga/video

    Get periodic Daily Flow updates:
    https://mailchi.mp/dailyflow/join-us

    If this conversation speaks to you, I hope you’ll follow Hello, Friends wherever you’re watching or listening and share this episode with a friend.

    Thank you for spending this time with us. Namaste.

    Content note: This conversation includes discussion of childhood trauma, depression, a past suicide attempt, and serious illness.
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    28 min
  • Welcome to Hello, Friends with James Donegan

    Welcome to Hello, Friends with James Donegan
    15 Sep 2026
    Hello, friends! I’m James Donegan—a yoga teacher, actor and singer—and I’d love to invite you into the conversation. In this brief introduction to Hello, Friends with James Donegan, I share what’s ahead: thoughtful, informal conversations about mindfulness, creativity, friendship, and finding meaning and connection in everyday life. We’ll explore what helps us, what challenges us, and what we’re still figuring out—with curiosity and room for a laugh. Follow the podcast to join me for upcoming conversations, or watch on the Daily Flow Yoga YouTube channel: https://youtube.com/@dailyflowyoga From Daily Flow Yoga + Meditation. https://dailyflow.yoga Music licensed through Soundstripe. Code: 9OT3KMQK5FOLZYLP
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    1 min
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