Hello and welcome to Real Chat with Kat, the podcast dedicated to igniting your entrepreneurial spirit and empowering you to conquer new horizons. In this podcast we chat with inspiring entrepreneurs on their journey to success through some amazingly insightful and expansive conversations.
These episodes thrive on thought-provoking chats, where our guests fearlessly explore their path to success, sharing their experiences, failures, and triumphs. No topic is off-limits as we deep dive into the talked about and not so talked about pieces it takes to build a business, overcome limiting beliefs, deal with personal struggles, and everything in between that shapes our lives and our businesses.
I’m your host Kat Polsinelli, creator and founder at The Lotus Effect, where we believe that success is not just about strategies and tactics—it’s about cultivating a powerful mindset and creating customized business operations that align with you and your true purpose. Whether it’s mastering time management, improving productivity, enhancing leadership skills, or fostering a growth-oriented mindset, we’ll provide you with the tools and strategies to flourish in both your business and personal life.
I’m so excited to have you join us! So get ready to feel empowered and inspired as we learn together and from one another on how to rise above challenges, break through limitations, and unlock our full potential.
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Hello and welcome to Real Chat with Kat, the podcast dedicated to igniting your entrepreneurial spirit and empowering you to conquer new horizons. In this podcast we chat with inspiring entrepreneurs on their journey to success through some amazingly insightful and expansive conversations.
These episodes thrive on thought-provoking chats, where our guests fearlessly explore their path to success, sharing their experiences, failures, and triumphs. No topic is off-limits as we deep dive into the talked about and not so talked about pieces it takes to build a business, overcome limiting beliefs, deal with personal struggles, and everything in between that shapes our lives and our businesses.
I’m your host Kat Polsinelli, creator and founder at The Lotus Effect, where we believe that success is not just about strategies and tactics—it’s about cultivating a powerful mindset and creating customized business operations that align with you and your true purpose. Whether it’s mastering time management, improving productivity, enhancing leadership skills, or fostering a growth-oriented mindset, we’ll provide you with the tools and strategies to flourish in both your business and personal life.
I’m so excited to have you join us! So get ready to feel empowered and inspired as we learn together and from one another on how to rise above challenges, break through limitations, and unlock our full potential.
Compassionate Witnessing: A New Approach to Family Healing w/ Lisa Smith
Real Chat with Kat
48 minutes
3 months ago
Compassionate Witnessing: A New Approach to Family Healing w/ Lisa Smith
In this episode: We explore a powerful conversation with Lisa Katona Smith about what it truly takes to support both individuals and families through addiction and mental health challenges. Lisa shares her groundbreaking Parallel Recovery® approach, revealing why recovery must include families for lasting change. We discuss the transformative power of becoming a compassionate witness, the importance of setting boundaries that protect your peace while keeping love alive, and how to avoid the hidden traps of over-helping. You’ll walk away with practical strategies to create connection, foster understanding, and protect your own wellbeing in the process.
Meet my guest: Lisa Katona Smith is a TEDx speaker, author, and founder of Parallel Recovery®, a family recovery framework that’s reshaping how we approach healing. With decades of experience as an educator and advocate, Lisa works directly with families to empower them as active participants in the recovery process. Her work equips loved ones with the tools they need to foster connection, encourage change, and navigate the complexities of addiction and mental health with compassion and clarity. Her upcoming book, Parallel Recovery (releasing September 9th), offers even more practical guidance for those walking this journey alongside someone they love.
Quote/Piece of Advice: Listen to understand rather than to respond
https://www.instagram.com/parallel_recovery/?hl=en
https://www.facebook.com/search/top?q=parallel%20recovery
https://www.linkedin.com/in/lisa-smith-985b48212/
To connect with your host Kat:
@TheLotusEffect or @KatPolsinelli
My Website: www.the-lotus-effect.com
Subscribe to my Youtube Channel 👇
https://www.youtube.com/@the-lotus-effect
Real Chat with Kat
Hello and welcome to Real Chat with Kat, the podcast dedicated to igniting your entrepreneurial spirit and empowering you to conquer new horizons. In this podcast we chat with inspiring entrepreneurs on their journey to success through some amazingly insightful and expansive conversations.
These episodes thrive on thought-provoking chats, where our guests fearlessly explore their path to success, sharing their experiences, failures, and triumphs. No topic is off-limits as we deep dive into the talked about and not so talked about pieces it takes to build a business, overcome limiting beliefs, deal with personal struggles, and everything in between that shapes our lives and our businesses.
I’m your host Kat Polsinelli, creator and founder at The Lotus Effect, where we believe that success is not just about strategies and tactics—it’s about cultivating a powerful mindset and creating customized business operations that align with you and your true purpose. Whether it’s mastering time management, improving productivity, enhancing leadership skills, or fostering a growth-oriented mindset, we’ll provide you with the tools and strategies to flourish in both your business and personal life.
I’m so excited to have you join us! So get ready to feel empowered and inspired as we learn together and from one another on how to rise above challenges, break through limitations, and unlock our full potential.
