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. 29 - Trying to Do Everything Right… and Still Feeling Wrong 🐱💔
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What happens when you try to do everything right for your cats… and it still doesn’t feel like enough?
In this Diary of a Cat Mom podcast episode, I share a moment of pressure many cat moms experience—wanting to make the perfect decisions, follow all the advice, and do everything “right.” But sometimes, that pressure takes away the joy of simply being with them. This episode is a gentle reminder that your best is enough.
What You’ll Learn in this Cat Podcast Episode
- Why trying to do everything “right” can feel overwhelming
- How too much information creates pressure and doubt
- The difference between control and presence
- Why “doing your best” is enough for your cats
- How to bring calm and joy back into daily cat care
Timestamps & Chapters
00:00 – Trying to do everything right
00:08 – The pressure cat moms feel
00:20 – So many opinions, so many “right ways”
00:35 – Losing joy in the process
00:50 – Letting go of control
01:05 – Doing your best is enough
01:18 – Choosing calm and happiness
About the Diary of a Cat Mom
Diary of a Cat Mom is a quiet, personal cat 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.