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. 25 - My Cat Didn’t Eat… and I Panicked 🐱💔
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What do you do when your cat suddenly won’t eat… and your mind immediately goes to the worst-case scenario?
In this honest and emotional diary entry, I share a moment many cat moms know all too well—the fear that rises when something feels off with our little ones. But beneath the surface, this Diary of a Cat Mom podcast episode is about something deeper: learning to stay present, regulate your nervous system, and not let past pain control the present moment.
What You’ll Learn in this Cat Podcast Episode
- Why a cat not eating can trigger deep emotional fear
- How past experiences shape your reactions as a cat mom
- The difference between real emergencies and emotional triggers
- How staying calm actually helps your cat
- Why nervous system regulation matters in caregiving
Timestamps & Chapters
00:00 – My cat didn’t eat… panic hit instantly
00:10 – The fear every cat mom knows
00:25 – When past experiences take over
00:45 – It’s not just about food—it’s fear
01:05 – Not every moment is an emergency
01:25 – Choosing presence over panic
01:45 – Regulating my nervous system
02:00 – Calm energy helps your cat
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.
Diary of a cat mom. Today's diary entry, my cat didn't want to eat and I panicked. You're listening to Diary of a Cat Mom. Today I want to talk about something that probably every cat mom knows. That moment when your cat doesn't eat. And then suddenly your mind goes everywhere. What's wrong? Are they sick? Did I miss something? That happened to me today, and I felt this wave of anxiety overcoming me instantly. Because when something is off with our little ones, everything inside us reacts and triggers me from my past experiences when they're not eating, then ending up with masses or cancer or illnesses, and then passing from this world. So that really stresses me out when they're not eating. So I tried different foods and watch closely, and the truth of a cat not eating is it's not just the food, right? It's the fear that you cannot help them. So today I also reminded myself that not every moment is an emergency. That what happened in the past does not mean it's happening now or in the future. And sometimes it is really what it is, it's a face. And sometimes it's just something small. So I focused on staying present and staying calm and observing, and I did not spiral as much as I normally would, and that made a huge difference. Not just for me, but for the kitty who didn't eat either. So I really was proud of myself that I regulated my nervous system because with a regulated nervous system we can make better and more thought show decisions. Thank you for being here with me. This is a diary of a catmom. Don't miss the next entry. There's always a lesson to be shared, a moment to be heard about, and a story waiting to be revealed. I will talk to you in the next entry.