Transforming Trauma: The Path from Victim to Survivor
Turn your scars into your greatest strength to create the life you love
“Like the lotus growing in the depths of the dirtiest of mud, you can rise and blossom into beautiful and unique flowers.”
— Kat
I’m Kat Polsinelli
Speaker | Survivor | Advocate
From stepping onto a stage at just 10 years old to stepping out of a decade-long abusive relationship, my journey is one of resilience, survival, and transformation.
As a survivor of domestic violence, PTSD, and the challenges of single motherhood, I speak with raw honesty about the invisible scars that linger long after the abuse ends.
Audiences are encouraged to reeducate themselves about trauma, healthy relationships, and personal resilience. With powerful insights into the emotional and psychological toll abuse takes, you realize how survivors can heal.
Relationship trauma is complex, ranging from physical harm to emotional wounds and psychological scars.
The role of self-worth and boundaries in recovery, and how trauma, when faced with courage, can become a catalyst for growth, are revealed through my personal story.
Let’s encourage deeper conversations and practical change. With a no-nonsense approach and a compassionate heart, your audience—whether students, educators, social workers, or criminal justice professionals—walks away with a greater understanding of the survivor experience and the tools to support those affected by abuse.
Shine light into the darkness to heal with power and courage.
Sought-after speaker, bestselling co-author, and podcast host.
As a speaker for colleges, healthcare professionals, and law enforcement, I’ve spoken on the lasting impact of emotional and psychological abuse, the power of boundaries, and the strength it takes to reclaim one’s life.
Real Chat with Kat is a top 10% globally ranked podcast, airing on four radio stations and 2 public TV stations.
NashvilleVoyager, CanvasRebel, and Her Nation have featured my stories. I’ve taken the stage at universities, domestic violence awareness events, and criminal justice panels.
I’m here to spark conversations, challenge perspectives, and bring light to even the darkest moments.
Empower others to reclaim their strength and rewrite their stories.