Diary of a Cat Mom
Diary of a Cat Mom is a reflective cat podcast created and hosted by Dagmar Gatell about living in deeper awareness — with your cats, nature, and yourself.
Based on real experiences with over 50 cats cared for throughout her life, each episode shares quiet observations, emotional moments, and gentle insights from everyday life with cats. From daily routines and caregiving challenges to grief, gratitude, and the small, meaningful connections that often go unnoticed — this is not a how-to podcast, but a space for reflection shaped by lived experience.
Beyond life with cats, Dagmar also explores our connection to nature, personal awareness, and the ways our inner state influences the animals we care for. Because caring for cats is never just about them — it’s about how we show up, feel, and live alongside them.
Created for cat lovers who see their cats as family, this podcast offers companionship, perspective, and reassurance — especially during seasons of responsibility, change, and letting go.
Diary of a Cat Mom is a personal storytelling podcast and does not replace professional veterinary advice. Every cat is unique, and any health concerns should always be discussed with a trusted veterinarian.
You’re not alone on this journey.
We’re learning, loving, and growing together — one paw print at a time.
Diary of a Cat Mom
Ep. 18 - Self-Care & Cats: Putting the Oxygen Mask on Yourself First 🤍
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Self-care and cats are deeply connected — more than we often realize.
In this cat podcast episode, I share what my mornings look like as a cat mom, and how easily caring for the kitties can take over everything if I’m not conscious about caring for myself too.
From forgotten vitamins and cold tea to a wake-up call from my own health, this episode is a reminder that we can’t pour from an empty cup. When our nervous system is overwhelmed, our bodies inflamed, and our needs pushed aside, it eventually catches up with us.
This Diary of a Cat Mom entry is a gentle reflection on slowing down, creating small self-care rituals, and learning to put the oxygen mask on yourself first — so you can truly be present for the cats you love.
You’re not doing anything wrong if you feel stretched thin.
You’re human. And you matter too.
About the Diary of a Cat Mom
Diary of a Cat Mom is a quiet, personal podcast created by Dagmar Gatell, sharing real moments, emotions, and experiences from life with cats.
This space is meant for connection, comfort, and companionship. Everything shared comes from lived experience as a cat mom and is not intended as professional veterinary advice. Every cat is unique, and for health concerns, it’s always best to consult your trusted veterinarian.
Most of all, please remember:
You’re not alone on this journey. We’re learning, loving, and growing together — one paw print at a time.