Hands down, the best TED talk I have watched. Appears to me, The Lord and The Holy Spirit are working through a good doctor.

I think your sister would have been proud to see you deliver this talk in such a courageous manner - thanks

We are made up of energy, and energy can neither be created nor destroyed. This is beautiful. I know my dad is still with me. He has been gone now for 13 years, but I have during the course of these years, felt his presence so clearly, that it has brought me great joy; a feeling that I cannot recreate in myself. I can remember it, and feel grateful for it, but I cannot create joy in myself. That is a gift, from a superior power that has allowed my dad to interact with me on very special occasions when I have needed help. Thank you Heavenly Father. Thank you Kristin for sharing this experience with us. There is power in words, for by them creation came into existence, and I am excited to learn more about this as I continue on in my life, here and after here. : ) I am grateful for that doctor who was able to turn the key who helped you be okay. I am happy I listened to this talk.

“We can’t lose the future. And none of us are guaranteed or entitled to it”

I’m just crying over here - beautiful story. Courageous woman - very thought-provoking and powerful!

Here I am in Jamaica, at work on KZfaq and ran into a TED talk the other day. Ever since I cant seem to stop watching them. I love this one.

This is a very powerful talk! One section of Hypnosis treatment healed her a few years diagnoses and all the Dr. appointments. We all need a life change sentence and the Dr. who healed her mind.

I watched this video 3 weeks ago after a friend posted it on Facebook. I instantly went to Kirstin's web site and booked a complimentary session at her office in Seattle. While at the session I liked what I heard and decided I had the time and money and wanted to do a full session that same day. Holy cow. Over the last 9 months I have done a lot of self development in various ways and methods. THIS is the SINGLE most IMPACTFUL thing I have done. I haven't had a chance to email Kristin but I really need to. We did a one time session and she didn't pressure me to come back a bunch she just said see how you feel and call me in a couple weeks if you want to. Sometimes people just need one session. I have been SO productive in my work and I feel differently and act differently now about a personal situation I have had going on. I swear to you - she is PHENOMENAL and this stuff works. I'd done hypno for small things in my past (over the last 10 years) and this was completely different. I also listen to the recording she sent me home with every 3 or so days because I love it. Her language, what she says, her examples, everything is just amazing to me. I want to write some of the words she uses on my mirror in the bathroom- they are that good. I find myself saying "Damn she is good!" and "I love this woman" as I listen to her work. She is so natural and doesn't use scripts and I didn't feel weird or uncomfortable at all. Kristin and her work is literally a gift from God. If you have any opportunity to see her in Seattle at her office, I am sure it will change your life. I am amazed at the results and she has made a significant difference in my life and it was immediate. I definitely want to go back and tackle other things I want to improve in my life.

One of the most insightful, powerful and extraordinary talks I have ever heard in my 30 years of listening to speakers. What a beautiful human being you are! Thank you for sharing your story and inviting me to look at those areas of my life where I get stuck in the past. I'm glad this showed up in my feed 5 years after you delivered it.

She has a powerful mind, thankful she found a way regain her connection.

One of the reasons why the death of her sister had such an important impact is because her dad told her about it when she had just woke up. Our brain is very receptive in the morning when we wake up and when we go to sleep at night, because of the relaxed state of the delta waves. That’s why it is important to control what your mind consumes in the morning. Like for example checking out your phone and reading the news can trigger stress and anxiety for the rest of your day. So I guess when she heard about her sister it triggered a traumatic stress for the rest of her life.

This is profound and one of the most moving TED talks I've seen. Thank you Kristin.

After hearing Kristin's story plus some other recommendations, I started training in RRT (rapid resolution therapy) which is the method she used and now works with. It is indeed, extraordinarily powerful.

I lost my brother to suicide 12 years ago. The pain that resonates through me is the most difficult experience I've ever encountered. I know the words that, he didn't make it. I am now thinking about how maybe, maybe, I don't have to re-live it constantly. By the way, my name is Emily, this is my partners account. I just want you to know, that I am thinking, and I think maybe, just maybe I can heal. So thank you.

How brave of Kristin to be able to share this with such a huge audience. (P.s i was tearing up the whole time she was trying so hard to hold back her tears.)❤❤❤

Something very similar to Kristin’s experience happened to me when I was 26 years old. I started experiencing blinding headaches, convulsive seizures that were not epileptic, and an inability to walk without falling. After all the tests, the doctors were not able to come up with a diagnosis other than psychosomatic disorder. They never gave me the term conversion disorder, but I find this very useful. Even now, at age 51, I still have occasional tremors, and I have resigned myself to them being a factor of stress and exhaustion. However, I’m going to look into conversion disorder and hypnotherapy. Thank you, Kristin.

Thank you so much for sharing your experience! Recently, I've also found the power and magic of words we tell to ourselves and to others. Self-love and self-care is something that we need, and caring self-talk is the key to self-love, and rising up our energy. We humans are so vulnerable and not all the time we have somebody to take care of ourselves, and look after us, so the best way is to learn how to take care of yourself, be like a caring "parent" and friend to yourself. One way is to be kind with yourself. Outward expression of power of words regards other humans and our close ones -we can give love and care, and help others by being careful what words we use, cause words have power over people. We can choose how to use this power...

I honestly cried 😢 listening to what she went through. I'm so happy she shared her story! Inspired me 😉

The life changing power of words! One idea can change the world and rewrite the rules of the world! Stunning speech by Kristin Rivas!

RIP Bethany :( Thank you for sharing such powerful life changing story. You are a strong powerful woman. Don't ever think otherwise.

Very inspiring. My mom needs to see this. Maybe this could help her with her battle with childhood situations that has led her to mental illness and alcoholism. Thanks for sharing.

I agree with you. I was a long time religious Christian. When my image was totally offset by my sinfulness, I started to get terrible nightmares. I suffered from guilt and sin till I heard the gospel message from pastor Ook Soo Park. By the revelation of Holy Sprit while reading his book, I realized all my sins were actually gone and do not exist anymore by the grace of Jesus blood 2000 years ago. I still gets nightmares sometimes, not as bad as before, but I have a strength to fight back saying, "hym, my sins do not exist anymore.". This gospel will free hundreds of people who are suffering from sin and guilt, especially veterans. They are suffering in silence, but once they know their sins do not exist anymore, since Jesus washed them away already, they will have peace.

Sharing this out. This set my on my path to become a hypnotherapist. Almost a year in, I am healing so many people. So excited this is at 1 million views now.

kind words are necessary and you have to mean it as well, may be you can say less bad word even though you are very angry that might save the day from disaster, so words are that powerful, like when you say kind words and mean it, it is powerful and when you are angry and say less mean words that saves you from disaster, words are that powerful. And also there is again, action speaks louder than words. Words are powerful to certain level or certain situation.

Kristin, you are a living angel on earth! My heart is so happy for you, your healing, and your true success! So beautiful.

I see so much of myself in your story.. for me it was emdr therapy that gave me the ah ha moment. I’ve been feeling stuck currently and this is just what I needed. I am an artist and you’ve lit the fire under me to give back through my art. Thank you, I will move forward now. Thank you 🙏

For the last year I've been grieving the death of a niece. I cry myself to sleep watching her tribute video. Recently I decided to seek help, I realize I'm going through depression with suicidal thoughts. I woke up to this inspiring video. Thank You!

In 1992 I almost pass away because of my healthy brain in a very sick body that couldn't work together. Stress will kill you, the problem is, that YOU don't know when. The killing can take years, Stress is like the pages of a book one after another with a different chapter. Just be careful at work, in your family life and with everything that goes around. Get to know your body, The first symptom is always how well or how bad you REST in your sleep.

Kristin, this is beautiful. You are an amazing person and gifted speaker. I am honored to know you and share in your admiration of Jon Connelly and his Rapid Resolution Therapy magic too :-)

Dr. Connelly did wonderful MAGIC for Kristin.

WOW, how awesome! Kristin is a Rock Star, I'm so happy to hear that you have gone on to do so much good in the world. Your sister is smiling down upon you.

when you mentioned the daily nightmares about trying to prevent your sisters death, I related to it . I went through this for a whole year non-stop. Those nightmares made me feel very sad . Thanks God its over. I wish I had sought treatment . Its PTSD, I know that now, but didn't at the time.

Made me cry, great talk

Very courageous young lady. To bring up these past shocking incidents that effected her at one time is very brave of her

This resonated with me. Thank you for reframing.

One of the best explanations of the power of hypnosis. Outstanding presentation.

This is absolutely eye-opening! I feel quite blessed to have stumbled upon such a profound message. Thank you for sharing.

In my experience being a genuine person is step one then just having the question is good enough. Somehow through a person, a movie, a Ted talk or just a bird flying by you get the answer. Sooner or later

Really moved by this speech.. testimony in every way. The magnitude of the events, their severity and the miracle like healing that took place by way of a science I don't know a lot about. The most impact however came from the authenticity and beauty of the wonderful caring human being presenting publicly such an incredibly private part of her life. Many thanks Kristin and best wishes for your future! Coltrump🇳🇿

You did amazingly great! I know your sister would be proud of you. Thanks for sharing your story!

Thank you so much for sharing. Your a truly beautiful soul. I watched the vid hours ago and haven't been able to stop thinking about your experience. I'm sorry for your struggles. They most certainly have have made you a stronger beautiful sole. I suffer from severe PTSD as well as major depression that's recurant. Again thank you so much for sharing. Extremely inspiring.

Powerful ... most powerful thing I've ever heard ... when she said the dr wouldn't say I'm glad most of you could show up today ... that hit hard ... especially with my fear of death n dying ... life changing sentence just heard !!! Thank you Kristin from the bottom of my heart... ❤

Dear Kirsten, Thank you for standing up and giving this talk. I think everyone should hear it. It’s moved me deeply. Thank you

I'm so grateful I saw this today. This is very inspiring.

The words spoken here were life-altering, literally ❤️

I learned so much listening to this talk. She explained grief so well. Her story and recovery brought me to tears. I feel this talk can help many.

Simply profound! I love your courage and drive Kristin! Much continued success 🙏

What an amazing story. Thank you so much for sharing such an impactful story. Through my tears of listening to your story I feel so inspired. What an honor it has been to listen to you speak. We are all spiritual energies and I am sending you all of my positive vibrations of Love wherever you may be 💙

Powerful presentation and revelation from her.

Such inspiration

Love and peace from LA CA. Excelent. You probably REACHED many other sisters in the world. Thank you! Your sister would be smiling with love at your living.....

You made me cry beautiful young lady 😢

lots of love and blessings to you Kristen.... I wish ur life becomes as beautiful as a flower in a garden ....

i have been doing ted talk marathon the whole afternoon and boy they are wonderful... i am listening to your talk now at about 11pm manila time... i was really sleepy until you get to the part when you enumerated your symptoms... i have most of them except the seizures, doctors can't find anything wrong but i knew i was sick and i remember that they started about two years ago when my grandmother died... i am no longer grieving but i always find myself replaying the scenes of the day of her death and asking how i could have changed it...if you'd ever see my comment, know that i am very grateful for i have now understand my situation and perhaps i can do something about it. thank you very much because i find a little freedom and a place to start to find a cure.

I thank you Kristin Rivas for sharing your story openly, presented in a very inspiring way. My own life-experience suggests many similar insights and more, and I think it is very important to take it seriously. We all 'inflict' ideas and concept on each other and we all handle these things differently. Sometimes the message come from a place of manipulation, compulsion or greed... ... sometimes from wanting to help and share. Sometimes it plays out really well, sometimes it's devastating, and yet again, sometimes it merely incurs food for thought. But to avoid the common scenario today, where the 'which is which' is anybody's guess and outcome surprises us more often than is really comfortable, we need a lot more knowledge in these areas. I think the thing we need to understand better is how very different we actually are. How profound the difference really is between communication done both compatibly and in synchronicity as opposed to randomly and lacking in adaption to the intended receiver. Not to forget, we need to realize how important it is to be responsible about this, since it can also easily become a tool for those with less of an honest agenda. But most of all I think I would like to see us all learn early in our life, what am I and how do I make the best of this.

From pain to poetry. I am so ecstatic to hear your story. Keep inspiring us

The waves of relief and sorrow I got from her are truly life changing... wow ❤

Awesome, Kristin. I believe we have met at a training. Your testimony was moving. It's amazing that the few words we speak when with clients make such an impact. I have been doing this for 30 years and I still am shocked that it works!! Hahaha. Good job on the TED. Hiope we can meet again some day.

RRT removed years of childhood trauma and suicidal thoughts. I live a much healthier happier life after RRT and with therapy. I'm no longer getting by I am now thriving and no longer needing to be in therapy. Happy days are here again! ❤

I had crazy emotions from your story, thank you for sharing. Wow got new insight on how mind works ...conversion and the benefits of hypnotherapy. I am appreciative , for youtube to give me access to others and also reminded to have gratitude for all small things. Thank you ❤️🌻🤗

I am so sorry about your sister ♡. I cannot even begin imagine what you feel and how strong you are. Thank you for this beautiful presentation

We are very happy to see you here with sound health dear 💞💞💞

Thank you so much because you have blessed and helped me more than you will ever know. I say thank you again and stay blessed.

Beautiful TED talk. What a wonderful way to share your sisters memory and your story on grief.

Excellent talk Kristen! Extremely well done but also an amazing story. Proof that our words matter intensely. Thank you!

the first person I've heard say that she enjoyed the movie 'Inception' and understood the storyline.

If only this type of therapy was present in mainstream psychiatry. The medication is only a bandaid, fixing the core problem is a dire need that is not being effectively addressed.

I support the Inception of Positive Epiphanies. I love this!

Thank you for having the courage to share with us this very helpful and insightful experience of yours. I'm certain that your sister is pleased that you've used her passing to inspire you to help other in her honor.

Beautiful, and inspiring, Positive-encouraging perspective always helpful!

Beautiful story thanks for sharing ❤️

Absolutely incredible 👏🏼 and the bravery to speak in front that crowd 👐🏼. I have a speech impediment and public speaking is a serious fear of mine. I used to read the paragraph in the textbook, over and over and over again so by the time it was my turn to read I basically had the paragraph memorized. If I did it that way I didn't stumble or stutter as much. If I read it as new words, I would stumble over every word, so bad that sometimes I'd be so stuck words wouldn't even come out. I'd turn beet red with my mouth wide open trying to push the word out. NEVER GONNA HAPPEN. Anyways great presentation & much respect to your courage.

Bless her ❤️... This was deeply moving...

This is a perfect example of what we call in IEMT “The Lynch Pin”, as very small piece of the response to a traumatic event that holds that trauma in place. Once it is removed the response can and often does immediately stop. I describe this in my book Integral Eye Movement Techniques.

What a wonderful talk,in many years came across , thanks Kristen,stay blessed.

An inspirational angel in disguise reflecting on emotions , heartache, and survival - thank you so much for sharing on faith , hope, commitment, discovery and survival- God bless

A beautiful talk - well delivered, insightful and inspiring. I'm glad I stumbled upon it.

What An INCREDIBLY POWERFUL TESTIMONY Kristin!!! Thank You VERY MUCH For Your Courage In Sharing These Life Changing Experiences With Us!!!! Wishing You a WONDERFUL LIFE!!!! From Istanbul Turkey, Daniel Patrick Young

For years I have said we are energy and when die our energy goes back out into the universe and energy can not be destroyed.

the people who go through the most devastating times.... are the ones who reveal the greatest version of themselves

Simply amazing. I'm moved.

There were lots of emotional ups and downs in my life too, but I still remember that when I was very much depressed and wasn't able to sleep for two consecutive nights, my mother suggested my to write " Gayarti Mantra " in book and while writing few I started feeling sleepy. The powerful idea I would love to share with all and respected speaker is from "Shreemad Bhagwat Geeta" words spoken by lord Krishna " You are not entitled to claim a prize, Only right you have is to do your job " your work is worship to me " So, I started to enjoy my work and evey did become rewarding for me... now I am no more afraid of failure, and I pass on all credit of winning to my God..

This is amazing! I am in tears watching it. Thank you, thank you, THANK YOU for sharing!

Thanks for your story and inspiration.

19:00 Me gusta su conclusión sobre los "momentos ajá", que con simples palabras nos revelan algo que nos cambia la vida

Your Talk is/was Brilliant, you taught me, why I have Neuropathic Pain after abuse in place I thought I was safe? A Medical Surgery. Gratitude - Can I be made NP pain free with Hypnotism? If I can find one in a State not well served due to distance! In Your Talk on Stage, to speak of profound grief, has no suitable ‘Word’ which I think gives fair justice to Your kind of bravery✨ ✨💗🌹

Thank you.

Fabulous!! Thank you Kristin ♥️🎈

Thanks for this beautiful message.

Thank you Kristin for sharing your story. There is so much valuable information in here for people. So wonderful you found Dr Jon. I didn't end up in a wheel chair, but lots of psychosomatic problems from grief, and it took me years, and much analyzing to arrive at the same understanding. We do believe our memories as if they are reality now and this causes us to circle through intense emotions, which can be so overwhelming they're held in the body. Don't worry about the naysayers - they're not awake yet. Let's hope their jolt into waking up isn't as painful as yours. I'm writing a book, and with your permission I'd love to share your story in that book. :-) Keep shining your light girl - and yes, I believe what is true is your sisters love and it's still with you.

Beautiful testimony!

I'm so moved... thank you.

Thank you Kristin for sharing. I cried while listening to this.

such an emotional speech, came straight form her heart.

I feel inspired by her testimony

Love this talk

Such a beautiful soul, I hope that those searching find the answers they seek, AbRakadAbRa!

So beautiful, profound and important. Thanks!

Thank you for finding and sharing your gift to the world.

So inspiring so amazing... Such a magical person