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!
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Episodes
Friday Dec 22, 2023
Friday Dec 22, 2023
Meet my amazing guest Holly Morphew!! Join us as Holly, an award-winning financial coach and Founder of Financial Impact, shares her journey into the finance world and unveils the secrets to creating personal wealth and financial independence. Discover the 20% strategy and 80% mindset approach to working with and saving money. Holly delves into the importance of identifying your spending habits and creating awareness through a monthly money date. Learn the 4 pillars of building wealth, the dynamics of recurring revenue, and the significance of having boundaries around money, especially in relationships. You do not want to skip this conversation!! Start your year off right!
Quote/Piece of Advice: You are either building wealth or you are not. It does not matter how much money you make. What matters is how much you keep and what you do with it.
Connect: Facebook and Instragram @hollymorph OR on her website: www.FinancialImpact.com
To connect with your host Kat:
@TheLotusEffectCoach or @KatPolsinelli
My Website: www.the-lotus-effect.com
Monday Dec 18, 2023
Monday Dec 18, 2023
Meet my beautiful soul of a guest Joi Brooks!! Dive into the world of email marketing as Joi shares her insights on strategy, segmentation, and the key elements to consider when crafting effective email campaigns. Discover the difference between transactional, B2B, nurturing, and sales emails, and how they can synergize for your business. Joi is also the host of "Email and Coffee | A Digital Cafe," where she shares her expertise and interviews industry leaders. Be sure to check out this awesome podcast and my episode on her platform! Get ready to learn the secrets of successful email marketing, from staying in the loop when outsourcing to regular strategy check-ins to pivot and adapt.
Quote/Piece of Advice: 1) Know thy self as you are always becoming.
2) I reserve the right the change my opinions on a moments notice because I am always becoming.
Connect: LinkedIn & Twitter @JoiBrooks OR Youtube: Email & Coffee w/ Joi Brooks
To connect with your host Kat:
@TheLotusEffectCoach or @KatPolsinelli
My Website: www.the-lotus-effect.com
Friday Dec 15, 2023
Friday Dec 15, 2023
Meet my wonderful guest Matt Millia!! Join us as Matt, a strategic lead generation and conversion expert, realtor, author, and software creator, shares insights into the solo-preneur journey and the dynamics of leading a team. Discover the secrets of hiring in the virtual space, creating a powerhouse team, and the difference between being a boss and a true leader. As the CEO of Appointments Today, Matt guarantees results by inserting his dream team into your business. With a fearless "just-do-it" attitude, he leads by example and has helped produce over $100 Million in closed gross commission income for his clients. Get ready to learn the key elements to have in place before bringing in your first hire and how letting people work in their zone of genius can skyrocket your business.
Quote/Piece of Advice: You are always 1 hire away from greatness.
Connect: on his website at www.appointmentstoday.net
To connect with your host Kat:
@TheLotusEffectCoach or @KatPolsinelli
My Website: www.the-lotus-effect.com
Monday Dec 11, 2023
Monday Dec 11, 2023
Meet my beautiful guest Amy Pons! Amy is a 20-year corporate survivor and Master Certified Life Coach, shares insights from her marketing background and the transformative power of understanding why things might not be feeling quite right lately. Discover ways to be present in your body, unlock your inner magic, and change thought patterns for a more vibrant life. Amy dives into the art of reconstructing belief systems and connecting with your inner child who may carry hurt, shame, or fear. Learn how acknowledging your past and its relation to the present can help break free from the scarcity mindset.
Quote/Piece of Advice: Work on amplifying and fanning your own flame.
Connect: LinkedIn @AmyPonsMagic or her website: www.unlockthemagic.org
Her podcast: Unlock the Magic Podcast
To connect with your host Kat:
@TheLotusEffectCoach or @KatPolsinelli
My Website: www.the-lotus-effect.com
Friday Dec 08, 2023
Friday Dec 08, 2023
Meet my fantastic guest, Stevie Dawn Carter!! Dr. Carter is a professional speaker and trainer, and dives deep into the world of Emotional Intelligence (EI). Discover the definition of EI and how it plays a crucial role in both personal and business relationships. Uncover the importance of clear communication and how our emotions can sometimes cloud our perception. Dive into Stevie's insights on what she calls "carryover emotions" and understand the difference between having empathy for someone's emotions without absorbing them. Gain actionable skills to enhance your emotional intelligence in every aspect of life. This episode will blow your mind!!
Quote/Piece of Advice: It doesn’t matter what you say, it only matters what they hear.
Connect: on all socials @DrStevieDawn or on her website: www.drsteviedawn.com
To connect with your host Kat:
@TheLotusEffectCoach or @KatPolsinelli
My Website: www.the-lotus-effect.com
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
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.