Kat Polsinelli

Changing how we talk about abuse & trauma. Bridging the gap between survivors, organizations, allies

Travels from Murfreesboro TN, USA

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Speaks on:

Communication

Mental Health Awareness

Resilience

Trauma-informed Care

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Keynote

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Audience members say

Kat captivates audiences with her powerful blend of personal resilience and expert knowledge on domestic violence. She illuminates this taboo subject through direct, emotionally-charged presentations that reveal the hidden dynamics of abuse while offering tangible paths to freedom and healing. Her authentic storytelling—particularly how her children became her catalyst for escape—resonates deeply, creating profound "wake-up calls" that empower victims and educate professionals alike. Audiences leave Kat's presentations with renewed hope and a transformed understanding of choice in difficult circumstances. Her unique ability to weave personal trauma into universal lessons equips law enforcement with crucial victim perspectives while giving survivors the validation and courage to break their silence. As one attendee noted, Kat "presents herself in a way where she can't be ignored but to the contrary shines!"
Key Audience Outcomes
  • Participants gained a profound understanding of the dynamics of domestic violence, recognizing its subtle manifestations beyond physical abuse.

  • Attendees felt motivated and empowered to re-evaluate their own circumstances, acknowledging their capacity to make choices and enact change.

  • Law enforcement professionals acquired valuable insights into the victim's perspective, improving their ability to approach domestic violence calls with greater empathy and effectiveness.

  • Victims of domestic violence felt validated and emboldened to seek help, breaking free from the silence and isolation imposed by their abusers.

Kat's Bio

A domestic violence survivor turned TEDx speaker and 2x international bestselling co-author, Kat Polsinelli has been recognized as a 2026 Woman of Influence by Influential Women and hosts Real Chat with Kat—a podcast in the top 5% globally, airing on four radio stations and two public TV stations. She has transformed her lived experience into powerful conversations, challenging perspectives and proving that when we choose courage, even our darkest moments can become catalysts for transformation. As a survivor of domestic violence and PTSD, Kat speaks with raw authenticity about the invisible scars of emotional and psychological abuse. Her talks go beyond inspiration—they spark deeper conversations and deliver practical change for students, healthcare professionals, law enforcement, and anyone supporting survivors. Featured in NashvilleVoyager, CanvasRebel, and Her Nation, Kat is here to empower others to reclaim their strength and rewrite their stories.

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Kat Offers the Following Talks

Mental Health AwarenessCommunication

From Silence to Survival: How Awareness and Action Can Change the Outcome Report

  • Deeper Understanding of Abuse Dynamics - Officers will gain insight into the emotional and psychological abuse patterns that occur long before physical violence, helping them better assess situations beyond the surface.

  • Improved Survivor Interaction and Communication -Attendees will leave with a better grasp of how to approach victims with empathy and awareness, understand why many shut down, recant, or return to their abuser/ how to support them without judgment.

  • Greater Awareness of Systemic Impact and Role Responsibility -Through statistics and personal experience, law enforcement will recognize the broader scope of domestic violence in their community and feel more empowered in their critical role.

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ResilienceTrauma-informed Care

Turning Pain into Purpose: Speaking Out for Domestic Violence Survivors

  • To share and create Curiosity around Domestic Violence

  • Help the Audience see the inside pieces of Abuse and Why someone might stay

  • Create Connection and break the Stigmas tied to Survivors

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