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06/05/2026

Some conversations don’t just stay with you… they shift something inside of you. 💜

My newest episode of 𝗥𝗲𝗮𝗹 𝗖𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗞𝗮𝘁 with the incredibly courageous 𝗞𝗮𝗷𝗮 𝗦𝗼𝗸𝗼𝗹𝗮 was one of those conversations.

We talked openly about trauma, codependency, healing, self-worth, generational patterns, and the hard but necessary journey of becoming honest with ourselves about why we stay in situations that hurt us.

Kaja shared pieces of her story with such vulnerability and strength — from entering the modeling industry at a young age, to surviving abuse, to courageously speaking her truth publicly despite the scrutiny and personal cost that can come with it.

What made this conversation so powerful was the reminder that healing isn’t just about leaving toxic situations… it’s about understanding the deeper wounds, patterns, fears, and beliefs that kept us there in the first place.

𝗪𝗲 𝘁𝗮𝗹𝗸𝗲𝗱 𝗮𝗯𝗼𝘂𝘁:

✨ How trauma and codependency are deeply connected
✨ The impact childhood experiences have on our relationships and self-worth
✨ Why self-awareness and honesty are essential for healing
✨ Breaking generational cycles for ourselves and our children
✨ The importance of community, connection, and sharing our stories

There were so many moments in this conversation that felt raw, validating, emotional, and deeply human.

Kaja, thank you for your bravery, your honesty, and for using your voice to help others feel seen and less alone. Your courage matters more than words can express. 💜

06/04/2026

It is days like this…

When I am so thankful to receive random messages like the one you see.

There’s not a lot of people that know this right now, but there are a lot of things happening behind the scenes, things from my past I am having to handle yet again.

I am just like anyone else. . . I have tough days.
I have things that I don’t share online until I am on the other side, so that I can share the story.

So today I would just like to say -

Thank you 💜

Thank you for following me

Thank you for commenting

Thank you for believing in me
Even I have to be reminded of my WHY sometimes 💜

06/02/2026

𝗡𝗢𝗪 𝗛𝗜𝗧𝗜𝗡𝗚 𝗧𝗛𝗘 𝗥𝗔𝗗𝗜𝗢! 🎙️

This powerful episode of Real Chat with Kat featuring the incredible 𝗭𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗮 𝗗𝗲𝗿𝘃𝗲𝗻𝗶 is officially airing on the radio — and I couldn’t be more excited to spotlight this conversation again. 💜

If you’re a high-achieving woman who has ever felt like the life you built no longer fits the person you’re becoming… this episode will hit home in the best way.

Zerina and I dive deep into the messy, beautiful process of unlearning old definitions of success and creating a life that actually feels aligned — not just impressive from the outside.

✨ 𝗜𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗲𝗽𝗶𝘀𝗼𝗱𝗲, 𝘄𝗲 𝘁𝗮𝗹𝗸 𝗮𝗯𝗼𝘂𝘁:

▪️ Why feeling “stuck” is often a sign you’re ready for growth
▪️ The unlearning phase that comes before transformation
▪️ Burnout as misdirected energy — not weakness
▪️ How core values create clarity and peace
▪️ Redefining success beyond money, titles, and people-pleasing
▪️ Why growth is non-linear (and why that’s okay)

Zerina brings such a grounded, calming wisdom to this conversation, and I’m so grateful for her honesty, heart, and the powerful work she’s doing to support women through life and identity shifts with intention and clarity.

🎧 Now airing on radio + streaming on your favorite podcast platforms!

If you’re in a season of questioning, pivoting, or craving deeper alignment… this conversation is your reminder that you’re not lost — you’re evolving. ✨

06/01/2026

What does it really take to heal from a decade of domestic abuse — and then dedicate your life to helping others do the same?

In this powerful episode, hosted by Dave Roberts I got the privilege to answer that and more --- including the long, nonlinear journey of rediscovering my identity, reclaiming my confidence, and transforming my pain into purpose.

In this episode, we talked about:

• Why emotional and psychological abuse is often more damaging than physical abuse
• The truth about why survivors don't "just leave" — and why that question misses the point
• How untrained helpers (even well-meaning friends) can accidentally re-traumatize survivors
• The 3 Cs from Kat's TEDx talk: Courage, Curiosity & Connection — and how to apply them today
• The staggering statistics on domestic violence that most people don't know (1 in 4 women, 1 in 9 men)
• Why generational trauma, financial abuse, and vicarious trauma are part of the larger picture
• How to be a better listener, supporter, and advocate for survivors in your life

Whether you're a survivor, a therapist, a student in social work or criminal justice, a law enforcement professional, or simply someone who wants to show up better for the people you love — this conversation will shift your perspective.
👇 Link is in the Comments to listen now 👇

05/29/2026

This episode of Real Chat with Kat is a powerful one. 💜

I sat down with 𝗔𝗹𝗶𝗰𝗶𝗮 𝗧𝗮𝗽𝗽𝗮𝗻—survivor, advocate, educator, and 𝗙𝗼𝘂𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗿 & 𝗖𝗘𝗢 𝗼𝗳 𝗦𝘂𝗿𝘃𝗶𝘃𝗼𝗿-𝗟𝗲𝗱 𝗦𝗼𝗹𝘂𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀—for a conversation that is raw, emotional, eye-opening, and incredibly important.

Alicia courageously shares her story of being trafficked at just 17 years old by someone in a position of trust. What makes this conversation so impactful is the honesty around how human trafficking often doesn’t look the way people think it does. It’s not always force or kidnapping. So often, it’s grooming, manipulation, emotional control, false trust, and exploitation hidden in plain sight.

𝗧𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗴𝗼𝗲𝘀 𝗱𝗲𝗲𝗽 𝗶𝗻𝘁𝗼:

✨ The warning signs parents and communities need to know
✨ How predators build trust and manipulate vulnerabilities
✨ The importance of safe, open communication with children
✨ Why fear-based parenting can keep kids silent
✨ The long-term impact of trauma and healing
✨ How one courageous voice can help protect countless others

What Alicia has done with her pain is nothing short of inspiring.

Through Survivor-Led Solutions, she is helping survivors reclaim their voices through leadership development, education, advocacy, and trauma-informed support. She is creating real change nationwide—and you can feel her passion, strength, and heart throughout this entire conversation.

These are the conversations that matter.
The conversations that create awareness.
The conversations that help people feel seen, informed, and less alone.

I’m incredibly grateful to Alicia for trusting this platform, sharing her story, and using her voice to educate and protect others. 💜

Please listen with an open heart—and share this conversation with someone who needs it.

05/27/2026

I would have never done this before!!

I would have never said something positive about myself, especially in public and definitely NOT on social media 😕

Yet here I am today!

Loving myself and talking about it openly. 🥰

This has been one of the side effects of choosing to step out of the fear and into a space where Courage and Curiosity lead my life. 🔥

The same thing that I am now teaching inside of my community. . .

And you best believe that my community gets to see even more of the raw, unfiltered, quirky side of me 😜

I hope that by showing this, others choose to borrow my confidence and use it to uplift themselves ☺️

If you’d like to learn more about how I’ve done this. . .

DM me for information about The Dragon Reclaimed 🐉 Community

05/26/2026

This powerful, pause-and-reflect episode of Real Chat with Kat is now hitting the radio—and I’m so excited to spotlight the incredible 𝗠𝗮𝗿𝗶𝗮 𝗔𝗻𝗴𝗲𝗹𝗼𝘃𝗮. 💜

This conversation is one that invites you to slow down, tune in, and question what you’ve been told is “just part of life.” Because as Maria so beautifully reminds us… suffering is not the cost of success.

𝗜𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗲𝗽𝗶𝘀𝗼𝗱𝗲, 𝘄𝗲 𝗱𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗶𝗻𝘁𝗼:

▪️ Why your body is always communicating with you—and what happens when you ignore it

▪️ The connection between physical tension and emotional stress

▪️ How to rewire old patterns through neuroplasticity

▪️ Regulating your nervous system to move from survival mode to clarity and calm

▪️ Why true transformation comes from identity shifts + small, consistent steps

Maria shares her science-backed, soul-led Angelova Method, helping us understand that how we move through life is reflected in how we move through our bodies—and that we have more power than we think.

💡 If you’ve ever caught yourself saying, “This is just how it is”… this episode will gently challenge you to ask: Is this actually serving me?

Maria, thank you for your wisdom, your grounded presence, and this deeply impactful conversation. 💜

Now airing on radio + streaming on your favorite platforms—this is one you’ll want to come back to again and again.

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