Real Chat with Kat
Welcome to Real Chat with Kat — the podcast that’s all about real conversations for real transformation. I’m your host, Kat Polsinelli, and here we tackle the tough stuff — the pivots, the challenges, and the victories that shape our lives and businesses. From overcoming trauma and finding your voice to navigating life’s unexpected twists, we get raw, honest, and open with inspiring guests who share their stories of resilience, healing, and growth. Whether it’s breaking through emotional abuse, embracing self-worth, or thriving in entrepreneurship, you’ll find connection, empowerment, and tools to keep moving forward. So grab your favorite drink, settle in, and get ready for stories that hit home and conversations that make a difference. Let’s get real — together!
Episodes
Monday Dec 04, 2023
Monday Dec 04, 2023
Meet my beautiful guest, Christine Del Negro!! Christine is an EFT practitioner, life coach, breast cancer thriver, and single mom, unveils the transformative magic of Emotional Freedom Techniques (EFT). Discover what EFT is, how it's performed, and experience a quick 2-minute session to release trapped emotions. Explore the concept of how the body holds emotions internally until they manifest physically or externally when left unaddressed. Christine shares her personal journey as a breast cancer thriver and single mom, emphasizing the strength discovered through EFT and life coaching. Learn how easy it is to work with EFT in this awesome conversation!
Quote/Piece of Advice: What lies before and what lies behind you pales in comparison to what lies within you.
Connect: On Linkedin @ChristineDelNegro or FB @School4Joy
Her website: www.school4joy.com
To connect with your host Kat:
@TheLotusEffectCoach or @KatPolsinelli
My Website: www.the-lotus-effect.com
Friday Dec 01, 2023
Friday Dec 01, 2023
Meet my amazing guest, Morry Zelcovitch! From a childhood filled with challenges to conquering the voices in his head and severe depression, Morry is on a mission to help others improve their lives without dangerous drugs. His expertise in brainwave entrainment will leave you questioning the limits of your own mind. In this fascinating conversation we chat about brainwave entrainment, perception, and the incredible power of your mind. Discover the secrets behind changing brain chemistry, redefining affirmations, and taking control of your own healing journey. This episode will blow your mind!!
Quote/Piece of Advice: My current understanding is your brain is not a hard drive but a CPU. It is not designed to house the information but to process the information for us to then interrupt it on our own in our own way.
Connect: Check out his websites at activemindsglobal.com and themorrymethod.com
To connect with your host Kat:
@TheLotusEffectCoach or @KatPolsinelli
My Website: www.the-lotus-effect.com
Friday Nov 24, 2023
Friday Nov 24, 2023
Meet my wonderful guest Samantha Lane!! Join us in a transformative conversation about time management and work-life balance. Samantha shares her journey from being a high-functioning workaholic to embracing a life-changing mindset after a surgery-gone-wrong in 2014. Learn how to be more present in your day-to-day, create flexibility in your schedule, and make room for recharge moments without burning out. Discover the power of managing your energy alongside your time, and why it's essential to shift from a scarcity mindset to one of abundance. It's not about how much you can get done in a day; it's about crafting a day that aligns with both your business and personal goals. Don't skip this need to hear episode!
Quote/Piece of Advice: If you take time every week to make a plan for the following week, you will notice that your Sunday scaries go away and the your weeks have more balance. It will change your life!
Connect: On her website: www.origamiday.com or www.thesamanthalane.com
On all socials @TheOrigamiDay
To connect with your host Kat:
@TheLotusEffectCoach or @KatPolsinelli
My Website: www.the-lotus-effect.com
Monday Nov 20, 2023
Monday Nov 20, 2023
Meet my fantastic guest Abigail Tiefenthaler!! Abigail Tiefenthaler has over 40 years of experience, and is a seasoned expert in marketing and business development. Starting in NYC advertising, she discovered the strategic and integrated approach needed for client-getting. Dive into a conversation about career marketing and business development, where Abigail shares insights on differentiating between strategy and tactics. Discover the secrets to finding the perfect collaborative partners and leveraging partnerships and joint ventures to build your business better.Abigail emphasizes the importance of focusing on the strategy needed for your business at the specific moment and understanding whether you're more inclined towards creativity and implementation or the strategic mindset. Don't miss out on this one, tune in now!!
Quote/Piece of Advice: 1) Find a way. 2) Get on, get honored, get honest.
Connect: her website: www.savvysalesstrategy.com and check out her Freebie below!!
Collaborators Collective Freebie https://thewealthywoman.com/accelerate-your-collaboration-opportunities/
To connect with your host Kat:
@TheLotusEffectCoach or @KatPolsinelli
My Website: www.the-lotus-effect.com
Friday Nov 17, 2023
Friday Nov 17, 2023
Meet my wonderful guest and dear friend, Tiffany Lewis!!! You know her from an earlier episode, where her and I unleashed my rebranding! (if you haven't heard it, go find it now!)
Tiffany is a strategic digital marketer and founder of More Meaningful Marketing, and on this episode she shares her insights on navigating the ebb and flow of business while being a parent, spouse, and entrepreneur. Marketing isn't just about social media! Tiffany breaks it down, emphasizing the significance of emails, blogs, and your website. Learn how to find the platforms and marketing strategies that work best for YOU, not just what works for everyone else. Discover the importance of finding your own tribe, embracing authenticity in your business, and showcasing different sides of yourself while maintaining professionalism. Dive into this episode now!!
Quote/Piece of Advice: A winner is just a loser who tried one more time.
Connect: On FB or IG @MoreMeaningfulMarketing or her website: www.moremeaningfulmarketing.com
Connect with your host Kat:
@TheLotusEffectCoach or @KatPolsinelli
My Website: www.the-lotus-effect.com
Friday Nov 10, 2023
Friday Nov 10, 2023
Meet my wonderful special guest Nicole Connor - Quantum Initiator, Activator+ Founder of The Grand Rising Experience!! Nicole Connor, a multi-dimensional, highly-intuitive, and eternally curious individual, has a unique gift for synthesizing complex information and making it feel effortless. She's also a talented connector, dedicated to raising up feminine Soulpreneurs. Her passion lies in helping them discover how to courageously voice, explore, and extract the hidden medicine within their integrated pain. Nicole's incredible journey and insights serve as a guiding light for all of us on a path of transformation, empowerment, and self-discovery. If you're ready to embrace your authentic self and harness the power within, this episode is a must-listen!
Quote/Piece of Advice: If you can embody the idea that you are the creator of your reality, and sit with that and take full responsibility……you can then work to integrate and adjust through micro adjustments into your life.
Connect: IG @GrandRisingExperience or www.nicoleconnor.com
To connect with your host Kat:
@TheLotusEffectCoach or @KatPolsinelli
My Website: www.the-lotus-effect.com
Friday Nov 03, 2023
Friday Nov 03, 2023
Meet my beautiful guest Laurie Seymour!! In this week's episode, we had the privilege of diving into the world of Quantum Connection and Inner Guidance with Laurie Seymour, an accomplished author, mentor, and the visionary behind The Baca Institute. We talk everything from activating and amplifying your source connection to learning how to break free from external validation and embracing your own inner wisdom. Laurie's insights are a powerful reminder that sometimes, the path to our highest and best isn't always a linear one. If you're ready to connect with your creative intelligence and unlock your full potential, this episode is a must-listen!
Quote/Piece of Advice: To take the few mins every day and know that there is more and you are more. Get curious about that and then take a few breaths to feel it in the body and then feel that breath as light and feel it in your cells.
Connect: LinkedIn, FB, IG @TheBacaInstitute or www.thebacainstitute.com
Check out her free quiz: Quantum Connection
To connect with your host Kat:
@TheLotusEffectCoach or @KatPolsinelli
My Website: www.the-lotus-effect.com
Friday Oct 27, 2023
Friday Oct 27, 2023
Meet my wonderful guest and friend for round 2 of discussion!! Mara Whitener - Business Problem-Solving Strategist and Fractional COO. Mara brings an incredible depth of knowledge in organizational structure and strategy, with decades of experience building, growing, and selling businesses. She's here to help you fine-tune your operations, so your visionary genius can take center stage and create waves of impact! We delved into the art of delegation, assembling high-performing teams, and when to know it's time to expand your crew. Whether you're a seasoned CEO or aspiring thought leader, Mara shares invaluable insights on how to balance leadership and open communication. Tune in now and learn from Mara's incredible journey and expertise! Don't miss this episode; it's packed with wisdom and actionable tips to level up your business game.
Quote/Piece of Advice: If things feel overwhelming or confusing reach out for help. Don’t try to do it all alone. Putting people in the right places will help you build your business so much faster. So ask for help!
Connect: LinkedIn @MaraWhitener or www.whitenerpros.com
To connect with your host Kat:
@TheLotusEffectCoach or @KatPolsinelli
My Website: www.the-lotus-effect.com
Monday Oct 23, 2023
Monday Oct 23, 2023
Meet my beautiful guest Kristen Kummer! A Certified Medical Intuitive Practitioner & Wellness Coach. Her journey from a life-threatening health crisis to becoming a "Human MRI" intuitive is truly inspiring! She has unique abilities that allow her to uncover the root causes of physical and emotional imbalances, often tracing them back to their origins. She's on a mission to guide others towards authentic healing and a vibrant, energy-filled life. We discuss everything from trusting your intuition, to reprogramming your thoughts and beliefs and all the thing in between! Tune in to gain insights into holistic wellness and the power of intuition. Whether you're looking to boost your well-being or simply curious about the mind-body connection, this episode is a must-listen!
Quote/Piece of Advice: It’s never to late to chance your dreams. There was a reason that vision was placed on your heart. Go for it.
Connect: @IG soul_shine_holistic_healing or her website: sshwithkristen.com
Coupon codes for listeners of the podcast: Kat20
To connect with your host Kat:
@TheLotusEffectCoach or @KatPolsinelli
My Website: www.the-lotus-effect.com
Friday Oct 20, 2023
Friday Oct 20, 2023
Meet my awesome guest Amanda DeLaney - Spending Behavior Strategist & Founder of Financial FixHer. Amanda specializes in empowering women to achieve financial independence and take control of their money. During our conversation, we dove into some crucial topics, such as the art of budgeting and tracking your expenses, the importance of writing down your budget, overcoming fear around money and so so much more!! Join us for an insightful discussion that will inspire you to take charge of your financial journey. Don't miss this opportunity to rewrite your money story and become the BOSS of your wealth journey!
Quote/Piece of Advice: Today's tiny actions are tomorrow's mighty results. You may not think the needle is moving but keep doing it anyway because it will eventually compound.
Connect: All things Financial FixHer
Her Podcast: Financial FixHer Podcast
To connect with your host Kat:
@TheLotusEffectCoach or @KatPolsinelli
My Website: www.the-lotus-effect.com

Who is Kat?
From stepping onto a stage at 10 years old to stepping out of a decade-long abusive relationship, Kat Polsinelli’s journey is one of resilience and transformation. Now a sought-after speaker, bestselling co-author, and host of Real Chat with Kat—a top 10% globally ranked podcast airing on four radio stations and 2 public TV stations—she is on a mission to shed light on the unseen wounds of emotional and psychological abuse while empowering others to reclaim their strength.
A survivor of domestic violence, PTSD, and single motherhood at 16, Kat speaks with raw honesty about the lasting impact of trauma, the power of boundaries, and how self-worth plays a critical role in healing. Through her personal story of leaving and rebuilding, she challenges audiences to rethink what they know about abusive relationships, fostering a deeper understanding of the complexities survivors face.
Kat’s powerful voice has made her a sought-after speaker for colleges, healthcare professionals, and law enforcement, equipping them with the knowledge to support survivors and create meaningful change. She has been featured in NashvilleVoyager, CanvasRebel, and Her Nation and has taken the stage at universities, domestic violence awareness events, and criminal justice panels. With a no-nonsense approach and a compassionate heart, Kat sparks conversations, challenges perspectives, and brings light to even the darkest moments.