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.
How to Heal from Hidden Pain and Find Your Voice w/ Kat Polsinelli
Real Chat with Kat
50 minutes
6 days ago
How to Heal from Hidden Pain and Find Your Voice w/ Kat Polsinelli
In this episode: In this solo episode, Kat Polsinelli gets real about one of the hardest lessons she’s learned — that silence isn’t protection, it’s a cage. For years, Kat believed staying quiet made her strong, especially after surviving a decade-long abusive relationship and rebuilding life as a single mom. But she discovered that silence only fed her shame, disconnected her from others, and stopped her healing. Now, she’s sharing that truth with the world.
Kat dives deep into how societal norms glorify “busy” and “strong,” teaching us to suppress emotions instead of honoring them. She breaks down how these beliefs create a culture of self-silencing, keeping us from true connection, rest, and authenticity. Through raw honesty and personal reflection, she reveals how vulnerability is not weakness — it’s an act of courage and self-preservation.
Listeners will learn how to start small by acknowledging their silent battles, journaling without judgment, and creating safe spaces for self-expression. Kat shares practical steps for breaking the cycle of silence and reframing vulnerability as proof that you’re alive, growing, and healing. This episode is both a heartfelt reminder and a powerful call to action: your silence doesn’t protect you — it only protects your pain from healing.
If you’ve ever felt trapped by the need to “stay strong,” this episode will remind you that strength isn’t about staying silent. It’s about finding your voice, honoring your truth, and rising above the noise with courage and heart.
Quote/Piece of Advice: What we don't face, we carry. And the longer that we carry it, the heavier that it gets.
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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.
