Rapid Realization Podcast

Episode 58 - Bonus Interview: Tragedy to triumph with Bridgid RudenWhat determines someone's ability to overcome life's obstacles? What if you had to start all over needing to learn even how to read again what would keep you going? Brigid Ruden demonstrates that determination to keep going and to live out her purpose and inspire others that you can overcome even traumatic brain injury. Her recovery astonished health care providers. As a clinician herself Bridgid is an ARNP and a reiki Healer and shares her inspiring story of triumph and her healing journey. She is a living temple that you can overcome great feats with belief, trust, and a determination to be better however that may look for you. We can all learn something from this interview including myself to remain humble to the experiences life brings.  To learn more about Bridgid and her long-distance or in-person services visit...Website - https://www.bridgidruden.com/email - Info@bridgidruden.comBook link "Discovery my life's purpose - Tragedy to Triumph"  by Bridgid Ruden To learn more about host Dr. Ann Marie BalkanskiVisit our website - https://www.rapidrealization.comSupport the show

Season 1 : Episode 58 - Bonus Interview: Tragedy to triumph with Bridgid RudenWhat determines someone's ability to overcome life's obstacles? What if you had to start all over needing to learn even how to read again what would keep you going? Brigid Ruden demonstrates that determination to keep going and to live out her purpose and inspire others that you can overcome even traumatic brain injury. Her recovery astonished health care providers. As a clinician herself Bridgid is an ARNP and a reiki Healer and shares her inspiring story of triumph and her healing journey. She is a living temple that you can overcome great feats with belief, trust, and a determination to be better however that may look for you. We can all learn something from this interview including myself to remain humble to the experiences life brings. To learn more about Bridgid and her long-distance or in-person services visit...Website - https://www.bridgidruden.com/email - Info@bridgidruden.comBook link "Discovery my life's purpose - Tragedy to Triumph" by Bridgid Ruden To learn more about host Dr. Ann Marie BalkanskiVisit our website - https://www.rapidrealization.comSupport the Show.

Episode 57 - Procrastination, Motivation & ManifestationIn this episode, we talk about procrastination and some of the common causes. We get clear as to how we are motivated to overcome procrastination.The 7 dimensions of motivation: Aesthetic - driven for balance, harmony, and formEconomic - financial gainIndividualistic - to stand out or be uniquePower - have influence Altruistic - help othersRegulatory - establish order, routine and structureTheoretical - gain knowledge, learning and understandingManifestation requires a felt sense of the feelings once we imagine achieving the procrastinated thing using our motivation.Announcement: Rapid Realization Podcast is going on a short break as we prepare for season 2, stay tuned. Connect on social mediaInstagram -  https://www.instagram.com/annbalkanskiTwitter - https://twitter.com/annbalkanskiVisit our website - https://www.rapidrealization.comSupport the show

Season 1 : Episode 57 - Procrastination, Motivation & ManifestationIn this episode, we talk about procrastination and some of the common causes. We get clear as to how we are motivated to overcome procrastination.The 7 dimensions of motivation: Aesthetic - driven for balance, harmony, and formEconomic - financial gainIndividualistic - to stand out or be uniquePower - have influence Altruistic - help othersRegulatory - establish order, routine and structureTheoretical - gain knowledge, learning and understandingManifestation requires a felt sense of the feelings once we imagine achieving the procrastinated thing using our motivation.Announcement: Rapid Realization Podcast is going on a short break as we prepare for season 2, stay tuned. Connect on social mediaInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/annbalkanskiTwitter - https://twitter.com/annbalkanskiVisit our website - https://www.rapidrealization.comSupport the Show.

Episode # 56 - Our conditionings & experienced realityIn this episode, we talk briefly about the difference between objective and subjective reality and which one we are really experiencing. I believe we are in subjective reality and support this thought based on what I know. We have very deep conditionings nurtured through our society, our parents, social media and etc. to see life in a particular way this is also assisted by our reticular activating system (RAS) which brings things of importance to the forefront. I encourage you to start to question and notice what you feel and if your reality is aligned with you or if you are conforming to deep conditionings that may not be aligned with you. To continue this conversation join me every Friday on Insight timer for a live discussion, this topic will be discussed on July 8th  https://insig.ht/DNhHyFcrerb?utm_source=copy_link&utm_medium=live_stream_shareConnect on social mediaInstagram -  https://www.instagram.com/annbalkanskiTwitter - https://twitter.com/annbalkanskiVisit our website - https://www.rapidrealization.comSupport the show

Season 1 : Episode # 56 - Our conditionings & experienced realityIn this episode, we talk briefly about the difference between objective and subjective reality and which one we are really experiencing. I believe we are in subjective reality and support this thought based on what I know. We have very deep conditionings nurtured through our society, our parents, social media and etc. to see life in a particular way this is also assisted by our reticular activating system (RAS) which brings things of importance to the forefront. I encourage you to start to question and notice what you feel and if your reality is aligned with you or if you are conforming to deep conditionings that may not be aligned with you. Support the Show.

Episode # 55 - Ending comparison by unique acceptanceHave you ever compared yourself with someone else when you are feeling bad or sad? When we compare, we typically see what others have that we don't have which highlights then a lack within us. Comparing yourself to others can be a vicious cycle and something we learned from our childhood as it's deep conditioning and even ingrained in our society. To break this conditioning we first must see what is actually comparable. Someone else's life or experiences could not possibly be comparable to you or your unique experiences. Listen to this episode to learn more about how to not compare with others. Connect on social mediaInstagram -  https://www.instagram.com/annbalkanskiTwitter - https://twitter.com/annbalkanskiVisit our website - https://www.rapidrealization.comSupport the show

Episode # 55 - Ending comparison by unique acceptanceHave you ever compared yourself with someone else when you are feeling bad or sad? When we compare, we typically see what others have that we don't have which highlights then a lack within us. Comparing yourself to others can be a vicious cycle and something we learned from our childhood as it's deep conditioning and even ingrained in our society. To break this conditioning we first must see what is actually comparable. Someone else's life or experiences could not possibly be comparable to you or your unique experiences. Listen to this episode to learn more about how to not compare with others. Connect on social mediaInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/annbalkanskiTwitter - https://twitter.com/annbalkanskiVisit our website - https://www.rapidrealization.comSupport the Show.

Episode # 54 - Bonus interview with Molly Davis on becoming boundariedMolly Davis, LPC, MAC, is a popular educator-coach, teacher, and therapist.  You may already know Molly from her popular FB page called Wild Goose Counseling, or from her cartoons on Instagram. Molly Is a delight to have as a guest as she brings her insight and perspective on what boundaries are and how she helps women around the world create boundaries through her boundaried bootcamp.  To learn more about Molly & her Boundaried Bootcamp and watch her free masterclass visit...http://boundaried.comFollow her on Instagram or Facebook for her educational cartoons on creating boundaries at... https://www.instagram.com/boundariedbootcamphttps://www.facebook.com/WildGooseCounseling/Connect on social media with Ann Marie BalkanskiInstagram -  https://www.instagram.com/annbalkanskiTwitter - https://twitter.com/annbalkanskiVisit our website - https://www.rapidrealization.comSupport the show

Season 1 : Episode # 54 - Bonus interview with Molly Davis on becoming boundariedMolly Davis, LPC, MAC, is a popular educator-coach, teacher, and therapist. You may already know Molly from her popular FB page called Wild Goose Counseling, or from her cartoons on Instagram. Molly Is a delight to have as a guest as she brings her insight and perspective on what boundaries are and how she helps women around the world create boundaries through her boundaried bootcamp. To learn more about Molly & her Boundaried Bootcamp and watch her free masterclass visit...http://boundaried.comFollow her on Instagram or Facebook for her educational cartoons on creating boundaries at... https://www.instagram.com/boundariedbootcamphttps://www.facebook.com/WildGooseCounseling/Support the Show.

Episode # 53 - Healing with HypnosisIn this episode I wanted to spend some special attention on the main modality that I personally use and that has changed my life, which is hypnotherapy. I will talk about my personal healing journey with hypnosis and really the basics of what Hypnosis is by clearing some misconceptions. To learn about self-hypnosis which is comparable to meditation you can visit my youtube with guided audios to listen to for your healing journeyhttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UC4-gXm8x4v0JkqEr5peaNvAConnect on social mediaInstagram -  https://www.instagram.com/annbalkanskiTwitter - https://twitter.com/annbalkanskiVisit our website - https://www.rapidrealization.comSupport the show

Season 1 : Episode # 53 - Healing with HypnosisIn this episode, I wanted to spend some special attention on the main modality that I personally use and that has changed my life, which is hypnotherapy. I will talk about my personal healing journey with hypnosis and really the basics of what Hypnosis is by clearing some misconceptions. To learn about self-hypnosis which is comparable to meditation you can visit my YouTube with guided audio to listen to for your healing journeyhttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UC4-gXm8x4v0JkqEr5peaNvASupport the Show.

Episode # 52  - The Science of Living more heart-centeredIn this episode, we discuss what it means to be living more heart-centered and some of the science behind the heart, and the depth of connectivity we achieve from being more connected to it. This episode gets a bit technical as we discuss the fundamental building blocks of what makes up the heart in order to highlight the sense of unseen yet mystical power within it. Resources provided : https://www.heartmath.org/https://www.heartmath.org/research/science-of-the-heart/energetic-communication/Video of heart cells beating - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SfxCJji_RHomy fit device I spoke about that also tracks HRV - https://www.whoop.com/Connect with Rapid Realization & Dr. Ann Marie BalkanskiInstagram -  https://www.instagram.com/annbalkanskiTwitter - https://twitter.com/annbalkanskiVisit our website - https://www.rapidrealization.comSupport the show

Season 1 : Episode # 52 - The Science of Living more heart-centeredIn this episode, we discuss what it means to be living more heart-centered and some of the science behind the heart, and the depth of connectivity we achieve from being more connected to it. This episode gets a bit technical as we discuss the fundamental building blocks of what makes up the heart in order to highlight the sense of unseen yet mystical power within it. Resources provided : https://www.heartmath.org/https://www.heartmath.org/research/science-of-the-heart/energetic-communication/Video of heart cells beating - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SfxCJji_RHomy fit device I spoke about that also tracks HRV - https://www.whoop.com/Support the Show.

Episode # 51 - Normalizing death & dying for healing & living with Ashley Johnson.Ashley Johnson is an end-of-life doula and if you raised your eyebrows and wondered what that even is I was just as curious myself. This interview is really a beautiful normalization of a conversation that many find difficult but is necessary. We cover a range of things in this interview such as being present during a loved one's passing, acceptance, grieving, the reality of what happens and how an end-of-life doula supports and even heals, life awareness or awakenings with death and dying, and also the healing of the bedside confessions.  Ashley bio:With more than a decade in the death care industry, Ashley Johnson launched Loyal Hands End-of-Life consulting agency which is NEDA proficient doulas assisting the dying and their families to feel more confident and connected during the end-of-life process. Loyal Hands provides a wide range of holistic services including emotional, physical, spiritual, mental, and practical support. Ashley is currently serving on the executive board of the National End of Life Doula Alliance. She holds an anthropology degree from the University of Florida, and is a trained End of Life Doula. She was recently featured on a TedxTalk titled "the Future of Mortality" and holds several publications.Connect with Ashley Johnson & Loyal Hands:TEDx talk "The Future of Mortality" - https://youtu.be/2gj9gGJiD4cInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/Loyal.HandsFacebook - https://www.facebook.com/loyalhandsllcwebsite -  https://loyal-hands.comAdditional resources discussed: Netflix Documentary "End Game" https://www.netflix.com/title/80210691National End-of-life Doula Alliance (NEDA) - https://www.nedalliance.org/Get connected with host & Rapid Realization Podcast:Instagram -  https://www.instagram.com/annbalkanskiTwitter - https://twitter.com/annbalkanskiFacebook - https://www.facebook.com/AnnMarieMindcoach/Visit our website - https://www.rapidrealization.comSupport the show

Season 1 : Episode # 51 - Normalizing death & dying for healing & living with Ashley Johnson.Ashley Johnson is an end-of-life doula and if you raised your eyebrows and wondered what that even is I was just as curious myself. This interview is really a beautiful normalization of a conversation that many find difficult but is necessary. We cover a range of things in this interview such as being present during a loved one's passing, acceptance, grieving, the reality of what happens and how an end-of-life doula supports and even heals, life awareness or awakenings with death and dying, and also the healing of the bedside confessions. Ashley bio:With more than a decade in the death care industry, Ashley Johnson launched Loyal Hands End-of-Life consulting agency which is NEDA proficient doulas assisting the dying and their families to feel more confident and connected during the end-of-life process. Loyal Hands provides a wide range of holistic services including emotional, physical, spiritual, mental, and practical support. Ashley is currently serving on the executive board of the National End of Life Doula Alliance. She holds an anthropology degree from the University of Florida, and is a trained End of Life Doula. She was recently featured on a TedxTalk titled "the Future of Mortality" and holds several publications.Connect with Ashley Johnson & Loyal Hands:TEDx talk "The Future of Mortality" - https://youtu.be/2gj9gGJiD4cInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/Loyal.HandsFacebook - https://www.facebook.com/loyalhandsllcwebsite - https://loyal-hands.comAdditional resources discussed: Netflix Documentary "End Game" https://www.netflix.com/title/80210691National End-of-life Doula Alliance (NEDA) - https://www.nedalliance.org/Support the Show.

Episode # 50 - Vibe higher with emotional intelligenceIn this episode, we focus heavily on emotions and how they are simply energy or vibrations on a scale. We dissect their understanding of them in order to gain a deeper understanding of how to vibrate or shift higher on your emotional scale. We all have a baseline of emotions that we are typically running within. It is within the awareness of that baseline or sense of awareness of how and what we feel that enhances our intelligence and control to change it. We move through emotions not around or bypass them. It is through the feelings that we gain a new baseline or richness of emotional states that are more enjoyable or "vibrating higher". Sometimes those shifts are not to the over-focused upon positive emotions like "happiness, joy, or enthusiasm" but more of a softer or neutral emotion instead, and that is perfectly fine and right if it is for you. Continue this talk with me live every Friday at 9:30am EST on insight timer to discuss more on this topic -  https://insig.ht/P1QWhm3Stqb?utm_source=copy_link&utm_medium=live_stream_shareConnect on social mediaInstagram -  https://www.instagram.com/annbalkanskiTwitter - https://twitter.com/annbalkanskiVisit our website - https://www.rapidrealization.comSupport the show

Season 1 : Episode # 50 - Vibe higher with emotional intelligenceIn this episode, we focus heavily on emotions and how they are simply energy or vibrations on a scale. We dissect their understanding of them in order to gain a deeper understanding of how to vibrate or shift higher on your emotional scale. We all have a baseline of emotions that we are typically running within. It is within the awareness of that baseline or sense of awareness of how and what we feel that enhances our intelligence and control to change it. We move through emotions not around or bypass them. It is through the feelings that we gain a new baseline or richness of emotional states that are more enjoyable or "vibrating higher". Sometimes those shifts are not to the over-focused upon positive emotions like "happiness, joy, or enthusiasm" but more of a softer or neutral emotion instead, and that is perfectly fine and right if it is for you. Continue this talk with me live every Friday at 9:30am EST on insight timer to discuss more on this topic - https://insig.ht/P1QWhm3Stqb?utm_source=copy_link&utm_medium=live_stream_shareSupport the Show.

Episode # 49 - The Power of BeliefIn this episode, we briefly discuss the power of belief and how to begin to harness it and understand what it means to believe in something to create change. Using the example of the placebo effect which is done in all clinical trials of pharmaceutical approaches is one demonstration of how strongly the belief can be. I believe culturally we are just starting to recognize this as we learn more about who we are through various studies and research, particularly in epigenetics. If you are further interested in this topic, I highly encourage watching some of Bruce Lipton's lectures on the power of belief and the mind and how it relates to our physiological structure or genetics. Connect on social mediaInstagram -  https://www.instagram.com/annbalkanskiTwitter - https://twitter.com/annbalkanskiVisit our website - https://www.rapidrealization.comSupport the show

Episode # 49 - The Power of BeliefIn this episode, we briefly discuss the power of belief and how to begin to harness it and understand what it means to believe in something to create change. Using the example of the placebo effect which is done in all clinical trials of pharmaceutical approaches is one demonstration of how strongly the belief can be. I believe culturally we are just starting to recognize this as we learn more about who we are through various studies and research, particularly in epigenetics. If you are further interested in this topic, I highly encourage watching some of Bruce Lipton's lectures on the power of belief and the mind and how it relates to our physiological structure or genetics. Connect on social mediaInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/annbalkanskiTwitter - https://twitter.com/annbalkanskiVisit our website - https://www.rapidrealization.comSupport the Show.

Episode # 48 - With Janalee Ferreira on Exploring the Human Design Experiment. Janalee lovingly describes Human Design as astrology on psychedelics - however, the system incorporates way more than the planets. HD is a complete system that incorporates the I Ching, quantum physics, the chakra system, and the Kabbalah, all channeled by a man named Ra Uru Hu in the late 80s. However the system's power isn't derived from where it came from, but from what we do with it. Human Design is meant to be the ultimate experiment - using what we see in our bodygraph, we try it on and see what happens. What if we operated according to our strategy? What if we used our energy in accordance with our type? What if we were guided by our signature feeling vs. our not-self feeling? What if we leaned into the things we're naturally good at, even if that means we'd be de-conditioning against what we have been told we should do.In this episode we explore all of this. If you have never heard of human design or even if you have this episode will have resources for both. Get 25% off a Human Design reading by using the promo code RAPIDREALIZATION at this LINK for schedulingConnect with Janalee Instagram -  https://www.instagram.com/morehdpleaseTikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@morehdpleasewebsite -https://morehdplease.square.site/Connect with Rapid Realization & Ann Marie on social mediaInstagram -  https://www.instagram.com/annbalkanskiTwitter - https://twitter.com/annbalkanskiVisit our website - https://www.rapidrealization.comSupport the show

Season 1 : Episode # 48 - With Janalee Ferreira on Exploring the Human Design Experiment. Janalee lovingly describes Human Design as astrology on psychedelics - however, the system incorporates way more than the planets. HD is a complete system that incorporates the I Ching, quantum physics, the chakra system, and the Kabbalah, all channeled by a man named Ra Uru Hu in the late 80s. However the system's power isn't derived from where it came from, but from what we do with it. Human Design is meant to be the ultimate experiment - using what we see in our bodygraph, we try it on and see what happens. What if we operated according to our strategy? What if we used our energy in accordance with our type? What if we were guided by our signature feeling vs. our not-self feeling? What if we leaned into the things we're naturally good at, even if that means we'd be de-conditioning against what we have been told we should do.In this episode we explore all of this. If you have never heard of human design or even if you have this episode will have resources for both. Get 25% off a Human Design reading by using the promo code RAPIDREALIZATION at this LINK for schedulingConnect with Janalee Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/morehdpleaseTikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@morehdpleasewebsite -https://morehdplease.square.site/Support the Show.

Episode # 47 - Exploring life balance within the flow.We all can use a little life balance but what if the idea of how to create balance is the process getting in the way of the actual balance? Life overall has so many subcategories within it to balance, it's not so easy to say I need "work-life balance" and actually do it when work and life are not divided and cover so many things. At the end of the act of balancing life, we all aim to reach harmony, peace, contentedness or feeling more at ease or fulfilled with the life we are living. We may however be trying to create a balanced life around the things we can not control such as political positions or the country's economical standings. I believe then we have not found the true meaning in balance if it is disrupted by those things we can not control. In this episode, we pivot the idea of balance and focus more on finding it with the flow of life and surrendering to the unknown and challenges that one can not control instead.Connect on social mediaInstagram -  https://www.instagram.com/annbalkanskiTwitter - https://twitter.com/annbalkanskiVisit our website - https://www.rapidrealization.comSupport the show

Season 1 : Episode # 47 - Exploring life balance within the flow.We all can use a little life balance but what if the idea of how to create balance is the process getting in the way of the actual balance? Life overall has so many subcategories within it to balance, it's not so easy to say I need "work-life balance" and actually do it when work and life are not divided and cover so many things. At the end of the act of balancing life, we all aim to reach harmony, peace, contentedness or feeling more at ease or fulfilled with the life we are living. We may however be trying to create a balanced life around the things we can not control such as political positions or the country's economical standings. I believe then we have not found the true meaning in balance if it is disrupted by those things we can not control. In this episode, we pivot the idea of balance and focus more on finding it with the flow of life and surrendering to the unknown and challenges that one can not control instead.Support the Show.

Episode # 46 : The practice of meditation. How hard is it for you? Or have you tried it before and said "I can't do it because I can't quiet my mind", if so this episode is especially for you or if your head is spinning with all the different types of practices out there. You may already be doing some form of meditation and not realize it as well. In this episode, we talk about the overall practice of meditation, the benefits, and the typical whoas that causes people to stop or not even want to do it. I talk about my personal journey with meditation and how I too said many of the same things above but how I slowly incorporated it into my life even as a busy med-student and while working in corporate as inspiration for the busybodies out there who don't even want to think about making time to meditate.Continue this conversation with me every Friday at 9:30am EST or listen to guided meditations created on Insight Timer - https://insighttimer.com/hypnophiConnect on social mediaInstagram -  https://www.instagram.com/annbalkanskiTwitter - https://twitter.com/annbalkanskiVisit our website - https://www.rapidrealization.comSupport the show

Season 1 : Episode # 46 : The practice of meditation. How hard is it for you? Or have you tried it before and said "I can't do it because I can't quiet my mind", if so this episode is especially for you or if your head is spinning with all the different types of practices out there. You may already be doing some form of meditation and not realize it as well. In this episode, we talk about the overall practice of meditation, the benefits, and the typical whoas that causes people to stop or not even want to do it. I talk about my personal journey with meditation and how I too said many of the same things above but how I slowly incorporated it into my life even as a busy med-student and while working in corporate as inspiration for the busybodies out there who don't even want to think about making time to meditate.Continue this conversation with me every Friday at 9:30am EST or listen to guided meditations created on Insight Timer - https://insighttimer.com/hypnophiSupport the Show.

Episode # 45: bonus interview with Amanda Monnier who is truly a holistic visionary. She is a deeply connected soul and we cover many concepts and ideas which cover and are not limited to the following...Healing traumasIdentities and labelsIntuition Higher-selfSelfishness and more!Bio:Amanda knows she is here to assist with the anchoring of New Earth and Oneness Consciousness. She has a passion for supporting people and meeting them where there are at in their journey. Amanda transitioned into her soul work from a career in law enforcement after feeling a nudge to go all-in on herself. She believes in each of us activating our own inner healer and healing through connection to our divinity. She holds space for healing ancestral patterns, conditioning, imprints, beliefs and the shift into your fullest embodiment of who you are at a soul level. Amanda is completely committed at reminding others that everything anyone ever needed was always within them. For freebies and connections with Amanda:https://amandamonnier.com/healing/inner-freedom-sovereignty-healinginstagranhttps://www.instagram.com/amandamonnierhttps://amandamonnier.com/Rapid realization with Host Ann Marie Balkanski - Connections and  social mediaInstagram -  https://www.instagram.com/annbalkanskiTwitter - https://twitter.com/annbalkanskiVisit our website - https://www.rapidrealization.comSupport the show

Episode # 45: bonus interview with Amanda Monnier who is truly a holistic visionary. She is a deeply connected soul and we cover many concepts and ideas which cover and are not limited to the following...Healing traumasIdentities and labelsIntuition Higher-selfSelfishness and more!Bio:Amanda knows she is here to assist with the anchoring of New Earth and Oneness Consciousness. She has a passion for supporting people and meeting them where there are at in their journey. Amanda transitioned into her soul work from a career in law enforcement after feeling a nudge to go all-in on herself. She believes in each of us activating our own inner healer and healing through connection to our divinity. She holds space for healing ancestral patterns, conditioning, imprints, beliefs and the shift into your fullest embodiment of who you are at a soul level. Amanda is completely committed at reminding others that everything anyone ever needed was always within them. For freebies and connections with Amanda:https://amandamonnier.com/healing/inner-freedom-sovereignty-healinginstagranhttps://www.instagram.com/amandamonnierhttps://amandamonnier.com/Rapid realization with Host Ann Marie Balkanski - Connections and social mediaInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/annbalkanskiTwitter - https://twitter.com/annbalkanskiVisit our website - https://www.rapidrealization.comSupport the Show.

Episode # 44 - The power of intention in communication & relationships.We have all done it, miss-interpret someone's intentions during communication, and others miss-interpreting our intention. What would happen if we all started a conversation with a clear intention? In this episode, we discuss how powerful it is to have an intention and what it looks like through various examples and explanations of what an intention really is. continue this conversation with me on insight time every Friday at 9:30am EST - https://insighttimer.com/hypnophiConnect on social mediaInstagram -  https://www.instagram.com/annbalkanskiTwitter - https://twitter.com/annbalkanskiVisit our website - https://www.rapidrealization.comSupport the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/realization)

Episode # 44 - The power of intention in communication & relationships.We have all done it, miss-interpret someone's intentions during communication, and others miss-interpreting our intention. What would happen if we all started a conversation with a clear intention? In this episode, we discuss how powerful it is to have an intention and what it looks like through various examples and explanations of what an intention really is. continue this conversation with me on insight time every Friday at 9:30am EST - https://insighttimer.com/hypnophiConnect on social mediaInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/annbalkanskiTwitter - https://twitter.com/annbalkanskiVisit our website - https://www.rapidrealization.comSupport the Show.

Episode # 43 - Living in Flight or Fight [survival mode] and how to change it.This episode focuses on the fight or flight nervous system also known as the Sympathetic nervous system. This nervous system is simply our "survival mode" that can turn into our baseline of experiences. This nervous system response is evident by constantly being worried, fearful, or having to be on guard. We will learn interesting details or facts about it and the association with the rest and relaxation nervous system or parasympathetic nervous system which is necessary to balance it.Learn how to switch out of survival mode with tips and techniques around conscious breathing. Join me every Friday at 09:30 am EST on insight timer (free meditation app.) with live talks about these episodes and more, ask questions or simply connect. Check out all of my free meditations as well at - https://insighttimer.com/hypnophiInstagram -  https://www.instagram.com/annbalkanskiTwitter - https://twitter.com/annbalkanskiVisit our website - https://www.rapidrealization.comSupport the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/realization)

Episode # 43 - Living in Flight or Fight [survival mode] and how to change it.This episode focuses on the fight or flight nervous system also known as the Sympathetic nervous system. This nervous system is simply our "survival mode" that can turn into our baseline of experiences. This nervous system response is evident by constantly being worried, fearful, or having to be on guard. We will learn interesting details or facts about it and the association with the rest and relaxation nervous system or parasympathetic nervous system which is necessary to balance it.Learn how to switch out of survival mode with tips and techniques around conscious breathing. Join me every Friday at 09:30 am EST on insight timer (free meditation app.) with live talks about these episodes and more, ask questions or simply connect. Check out all of my free meditations as well at - https://insighttimer.com/hypnophiInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/annbalkanskiTwitter - https://twitter.com/annbalkanskiVisit our website - https://www.rapidrealization.comSupport the Show.

Episode # 42 - Confidence & Humbleness - the delicate balance.Finding talks about confidence and self-worth are abundant in the self-healing space however I would like to give special attention to the balance of being confident and humble at the same time for self-growth. I have given a lot of thought to this myself and how to keep a healthy balance between confidence and humbleness as a leader myself in the growth space. In this episode, we explore what being confident and humble means and how we can step into balancing the two for growth and development. Connect on social mediaInstagram -  https://www.instagram.com/annbalkanskiTwitter - https://twitter.com/annbalkanskiVisit our website - https://www.rapidrealization.comSupport the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/realization)

Episode # 42 - Confidence & Humbleness - the delicate balance.Finding talks about confidence and self-worth are abundant in the self-healing space however I would like to give special attention to the balance of being confident and humble at the same time for self-growth. I have given a lot of thought to this myself and how to keep a healthy balance between confidence and humbleness as a leader myself in the growth space. In this episode, we explore what being confident and humble means and how we can step into balancing the two for growth and development. Connect on social mediaInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/annbalkanskiTwitter - https://twitter.com/annbalkanskiVisit our website - https://www.rapidrealization.comSupport the Show.

Episode # 41 - What prevents change to occur? And why do some people or even yourself know so much but just don't seem to change?In this episode we uncover reasons why we don't change or stay in the same place even if we want to change.Some key ideas discussed are that the strongest emotion wins & hidden beliefs or secondary gains can be preventing us from change. If you want to make a change or if you know someone struggling with creating the change you will not want to miss this episode on things that may prevent it from happening. Connect on social mediaInstagram -  https://www.instagram.com/annbalkanskiTwitter - https://twitter.com/annbalkanskiVisit our website - https://www.rapidrealization.comSupport the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/realization)

Episode # 41 - What prevents change to occur? And why do some people or even yourself know so much but just don't seem to change?In this episode we uncover reasons why we don't change or stay in the same place even if we want to change.Some key ideas discussed are that the strongest emotion wins & hidden beliefs or secondary gains can be preventing us from change. If you want to make a change or if you know someone struggling with creating the change you will not want to miss this episode on things that may prevent it from happening. Connect on social mediaInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/annbalkanskiTwitter - https://twitter.com/annbalkanskiVisit our website - https://www.rapidrealization.comSupport the Show.

Episode # 40 - Exploring past lives, life between lives & our soul identityIn this episode, we take a deep dive into understanding past lives, life between lives, and our soul identity. What lessons can we learn and how much are they affecting us in this life. We discuss what a past life even is and why it is a thing, especially in hypnosis. We look at our higher consciousness and touch on various topics surrounding the soul realm or non-physical reality such as the idea of soul mates, soul clusters, and more.  Connect on social mediaInstagram -  https://www.instagram.com/annbalkanskiTwitter - https://twitter.com/annbalkanskiVisit our website - https://www.rapidrealization.comSupport the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/realization)

Episode # 40 - Exploring past lives, life between lives & our soul identityIn this episode, we take a deep dive into understanding past lives, life between lives, and our soul identity. What lessons can we learn and how much are they affecting us in this life. We discuss what a past life even is and why it is a thing, especially in hypnosis. We look at our higher consciousness and touch on various topics surrounding the soul realm or non-physical reality such as the idea of soul mates, soul clusters, and more. Connect on social mediaInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/annbalkanskiTwitter - https://twitter.com/annbalkanskiVisit our website - https://www.rapidrealization.comSupport the Show.

Episode # 39 -  Self-Esteem & the 6 pillars that establish it.  True self-esteem is innate, undeniable, and independent of anyone's opinion. It cannot be diminished by criticism nor increased by praise.Major influences on self-esteem Child-rearing style of parents/caregiversPresent-day thoughtsTwo types of Self-esteem Situational - Specific to areas or specific skillsCharacterological - Basic identity - core beliefs This episode looks at 10 ways low self-esteem can manifest through behavior. We will also look at the Six Pillars of Self-Esteem which Dr. Nathaniel Branden wrote about in his book..."The Six Pillars of Self-Esteem"Living consciously Self AcceptanceSelf-responsibilitySelf-assertivenessLiving purposely Person Integrity Connect on social media:Instagram -  https://www.instagram.com/annbalkanskiTwitter - https://twitter.com/annbalkanskiVisit our website - https://www.rapidrealization.comSupport the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/realization)

Episode # 39 - Self-Esteem & the 6 pillars that establish it. True self-esteem is innate, undeniable, and independent of anyone's opinion. It cannot be diminished by criticism nor increased by praise.Major influences on self-esteem Child-rearing style of parents/caregiversPresent-day thoughtsTwo types of Self-esteem Situational - Specific to areas or specific skillsCharacterological - Basic identity - core beliefs This episode looks at 10 ways low self-esteem can manifest through behavior. We will also look at the Six Pillars of Self-Esteem which Dr. Nathaniel Branden wrote about in his book..."The Six Pillars of Self-Esteem"Living consciously Self AcceptanceSelf-responsibilitySelf-assertivenessLiving purposely Person Integrity Connect on social media:Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/annbalkanskiTwitter - https://twitter.com/annbalkanskiVisit our website - https://www.rapidrealization.comSupport the Show.

Episode # 38 - In this interview with Clayton Cuteri, the host of Traveling To Consciousness podcast, we explore his own personal journey through psychedelics, meditation, and his personal discoveries within the healing space. After working as a Software Engineer for a top military contractor,, Clayton realized he was not fulfilling his life's purpose.Even though Everything looked perfect on paper- with a career working in cutting edge technology he found himself questioning  "Is this it?" and his exploration began. He was led to launch his podcast which is centered around consciousness and asking deeper questions about life and awareness.The conversation takes on a fascinating turn of exploration as we discuss life, emotions, trauma imprints, psychedelics, meditation, and facing fear. Clayton, with deep and well-articulated thoughts, brings openness and authenticity to who he is to share and help others to discover who they are in this journey of awarenessConnect with Clayton:https://www.travelingtoconsciousness.comhttps://www.Instagram.com/travelingtoconsciousnesshttps://linktr.ee/claytoncuteriConnect with Host or Rapid Realization:Instagram -  https://www.instagram.com/annbalkanskiTwitter - https://twitter.com/annbalkanskiVisit our website - https://www.rapidrealization.comThe book recommendations that are given in this episode: My Big Toe: A Trilogy Unifying Philosophy, Physics, and Metaphysics: Awakening, Discovery, Inner Workings - By Thomas CampbellHow to Win Friends & Influence People - by Dale CarnegieBreaking the Habit of Being Yourself - by Joe DispenzaSupport the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/realization)

Episode # 38 - In this interview with Clayton Cuteri, the host of Traveling To Consciousness podcast, we explore his own personal journey through psychedelics, meditation, and his personal discoveries within the healing space. After working as a Software Engineer for a top military contractor,, Clayton realized he was not fulfilling his life's purpose.Even though Everything looked perfect on paper- with a career working in cutting edge technology he found himself questioning "Is this it?" and his exploration began. He was led to launch his podcast which is centered around consciousness and asking deeper questions about life and awareness.The conversation takes on a fascinating turn of exploration as we discuss life, emotions, trauma imprints, psychedelics, meditation, and facing fear. Clayton, with deep and well-articulated thoughts, brings openness and authenticity to who he is to share and help others to discover who they are in this journey of awarenessConnect with Clayton:https://www.travelingtoconsciousness.comhttps://www.Instagram.com/travelingtoconsciousnesshttps://linktr.ee/claytoncuteriConnect with Host or Rapid Realization:Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/annbalkanskiTwitter - https://twitter.com/annbalkanskiVisit our website - https://www.rapidrealization.comThe book recommendations that are given in this episode: My Big Toe: A Trilogy Unifying Philosophy, Physics, and Metaphysics: Awakening, Discovery, Inner Workings - By Thomas CampbellHow to Win Friends & Influence People - by Dale CarnegieBreaking the Habit of Being Yourself - by Joe DispenzaSupport the Show.

Episode # 37 - Attachment vs. love in RelationshipsWe are all attached to something, whether that be objects or people. The attachment is evident as we grieve or suffer when they are lost or gone from our life. As Zen Buddhism teaches - attachment is the root of suffering. We have an attachment to our thoughts or even ideas. We clink onto images or even fantasies of how things could be or were (past and future). However, when things don't turn out  the way we dreamt or imagined we cry, morn, or hurt because of the attachments we had to our expectationsThis is very common in romantic relationships we have lost.There is a confusion of attachment vs love. Attachments create expectations however, pure true love has no expectations, and therefore love is not attachment. In this episode, we examine the two differences in relationships or attachment vs. Love. Connect on social mediaInstagram -  https://www.instagram.com/annbalkanskiTwitter - https://twitter.com/annbalkanskiVisit our website - https://www.rapidrealization.comSupport the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/realization)

Episode # 37 - Attachment vs. love in RelationshipsWe are all attached to something, whether that be objects or people. The attachment is evident as we grieve or suffer when they are lost or gone from our life. As Zen Buddhism teaches - attachment is the root of suffering. We have an attachment to our thoughts or even ideas. We clink onto images or even fantasies of how things could be or were (past and future). However, when things don't turn out the way we dreamt or imagined we cry, morn, or hurt because of the attachments we had to our expectationsThis is very common in romantic relationships we have lost.There is a confusion of attachment vs love. Attachments create expectations however, pure true love has no expectations, and therefore love is not attachment. In this episode, we examine the two differences in relationships or attachment vs. Love. Connect on social mediaInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/annbalkanskiTwitter - https://twitter.com/annbalkanskiVisit our website - https://www.rapidrealization.comSupport the Show.

Episode # 36 - Non-ordinary states of consciousness for healing. Non-ordinary states of consciousness are accessed through hypnosis, breath-work and psychedelics. In this episode we introduce the ways to access non-ordinary states as well discuss more deeply what having a non-ordinary states means. We will take a bit of a deeper dive on hypnosis, holotropic breath work and also psychedelics. If you have been curious about these modalities this is an episode for you to be introduced and learn more as to what is going on in the mind.For further details you can research work done by Dr. Stanislav Grof as well the book recommendation give was  'How to change your mind' written by Michael Pollan. Connect on social mediaInstagram -  https://www.instagram.com/annbalkanskiTwitter - https://twitter.com/annbalkanskiVisit our website - https://www.rapidrealization.comAccess a free chapter from ‘Medicine Women' by clicking Free Chapter- https://www.rapidrealization.com/opt-inSupport the show

Episode # 36 - Non-ordinary states of consciousness for healing. Non-ordinary states of consciousness are accessed through hypnosis, breath-work and psychedelics. In this episode we introduce the ways to access non-ordinary states as well discuss more deeply what having a non-ordinary states means. We will take a bit of a deeper dive on hypnosis, holotropic breath work and also psychedelics. If you have been curious about these modalities this is an episode for you to be introduced and learn more as to what is going on in the mind.For further details you can research work done by Dr. Stanislav Grof as well the book recommendation give was 'How to change your mind' written by Michael Pollan. Connect on social mediaInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/annbalkanskiTwitter - https://twitter.com/annbalkanskiVisit our website - https://www.rapidrealization.comAccess a free chapter from ‘Medicine Women' by clicking Free Chapter- https://www.rapidrealization.com/opt-inSupport the Show.

Episode # 35  - We will talk about the Inner critic & the negative thought patterns.Is your internal monologue friendly, calm and encouraging – or critical and bullying? The inner critic is developed primarily from our authority figures and during our childhood. In this episode we explore how to recognize if you have negative self talk and how to help yourself change it. How are our thoughts connected to our feelings and also how to begin to reframe thoughts. Note that negative self-talk is not evidence of something “wrong” with us that needs to be fixed; it is a feature of being humanLearning to change that voice and talk to ourselves as we would our own friends.Connect on social mediaInstagram -  https://www.instagram.com/annbalkanskiTwitter - https://twitter.com/annbalkanskiVisit our website - https://www.rapidrealization.comAccess a free chapter from ‘Medicine Women' by clicking Free Chapter- https://www.rapidrealization.com/opt-inSupport the show

Season 1 : Episode # 35 - We will talk about the Inner critic & the negative thought patterns.Is your internal monologue friendly, calm and encouraging – or critical and bullying? The inner critic is developed primarily from our authority figures and during our childhood. In this episode we explore how to recognize if you have negative self talk and how to help yourself change it. How are our thoughts connected to our feelings and also how to begin to reframe thoughts. Note that negative self-talk is not evidence of something “wrong” with us that needs to be fixed; it is a feature of being humanLearning to change that voice and talk to ourselves as we would our own friends.Support the Show.

Episode # 34 - The energy of words & hidden meaningsDr.  Masaru Emoto a Japanese scientist demonstrated the power of words and how words vibrate and create energy through their use. In this exposed we look at the more less common aware words that we use in our conversation that have a negative context to them and may be getting in the way of our goals.Always & Never - these words are extremes  of one and another and are rarely true. "Always" meaning all the time, and "Never" meaning not occurring in timeStatements with the word "never" are rarely ever true. When we use the word never the definition is that this has not occurred in this life time. examples would be..."My husband never talks to me""My mom never pays attention to me""I never get picked on for good things"When communicating in relations, in conflict and even with ourselves we want to watch for these words and what we are saying with them. Another word would be the word "Try" and this is a tricky one.  Many may not know this one but the word "Try" has a bit of a negative context on it. Indicating a helplessness - typically but not "always".  The word "try" indicates that you attempt but do not succeed.For example if I dropped my pen and told you to "Try to pick up my pencil" you don't "try" you just do it.Connect on social mediaInstagram -  https://www.instagram.com/annbalkanskiTwitter - https://twitter.com/annbalkanskiVisit our website - https://www.rapidrealization.comWant to join our Realization Network? Learn more here -  https://www.rapidrealization.com/realization-networkSupport the show

Season 1 : Episode # 34 - The energy of words & hidden meaningsDr. Masaru Emoto a Japanese scientist demonstrated the power of words and how words vibrate and create energy through their use. In this exposed we look at the more less common aware words that we use in our conversation that have a negative context to them and may be getting in the way of our goals.Always & Never - these words are extremes of one and another and are rarely true. "Always" meaning all the time, and "Never" meaning not occurring in timeStatements with the word "never" are rarely ever true. When we use the word never the definition is that this has not occurred in this life time. examples would be..."My husband never talks to me""My mom never pays attention to me""I never get picked on for good things"When communicating in relations, in conflict and even with ourselves we want to watch for these words and what we are saying with them. Another word would be the word "Try" and this is a tricky one. Many may not know this one but the word "Try" has a bit of a negative context on it. Indicating a helplessness - typically but not "always". The word "try" indicates that you attempt but do not succeed.For example if I dropped my pen and told you to "Try to pick up my pencil" you don't "try" you just do it.Connect on social mediaInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/annbalkanskiTwitter - https://twitter.com/annbalkanskiVisit our website - https://www.rapidrealization.comWant to join our Realization Network? Learn more here - https://www.rapidrealization.com/realization-networkSupport the Show.

Episode # 33 - Learning to enjoy the journey of life experiences. We have all heard it "Life is a journey" or "it's all about the journey and not the destination". But what does it really mean to enjoy the journey? How can you enjoy hard times or difficulty?In this episode I would like to look at what gets in the way of enjoying the journey of all life experiences.I have personally found that I, myself, on countless occasions get sucked into the automaticity of my thoughts and ideas to prevent me from enjoying the journey. Even though having thoughts are like the art of possibilities, all of the possibilities can be overwhelming. The numerous thoughts can then turn us away form the actual experience of action of one of these possibilities.So in this episode we talk about some of the "journey killers"ComparisonCreating a hierarchy of "better or worse", "good or bad", "more or less valuable" "more or less then"An idea of "Perfection" which is hidden need for it to be good enough (Goes back to comparison to something)Not seeing the journey as a lesson of growth when you are uncomfortable If there is nothing you are learning or growing from in your situation I will challenge you to say you are not growing or evolving. We get paralyzed with change or uncomfortableness that we become complacent in a "comfort zone", but are you growing in the comfort? I believe we all choose this life experience to gain something from it, the wisdom of this experience is the actual experience or journey. Connect on social mediaInstagram -  https://www.instagram.com/annbalkanskiTwitter - https://twitter.com/annbalkanskiVisit our website - https://www.rapidrealization.comSupport the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/realization)