Diary of a Cat Mom
Diary of a Cat Mom is a reflective cat podcast created and hosted by Dagmar Gatell about understanding cats more deeply — and creating a calmer, more connected life for both you and your cats.
Based on real experiences caring for over 50 cats throughout her life, each episode shares quiet observations, emotional moments, caregiving reflections, and gentle insights from everyday life with cats. From routines, behavior, and emotional wellbeing to grief, gratitude, overstimulation, trust, and the small meaningful moments many people overlook — this is not a traditional “how-to” podcast, but a space for understanding, awareness, and lived experience.
Beyond cat care itself, Diary of a Cat Mom also explores our connection to nature, emotional presence, personal growth, and the way our inner state can influence the animals who share our lives. Because living with cats is never only about feeding and routines — it’s also about energy, safety, trust, patience, and how we show up emotionally in the spaces we create together.
Created for cat lovers who see their cats as family, this podcast offers companionship, reassurance, perspective, and emotional support during seasons of caregiving, uncertainty, healing, 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 medical or behavioral concerns should always be discussed with a trusted veterinarian or qualified professional.
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. 42 - I Want to Rescue Them All… But I Can’t 🐱✨
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There’s a moment many cat moms experience—when love expands so much that every cat feels like yours to save.
In this episode of Diary of a Cat Mom, I share the emotional weight of wanting to rescue every cat… and the quiet realization that changed everything for me.
This is not about doing less.
It’s about understanding what truly matters—and allowing your love to become focused, grounded, and real.
This is where I’ve gathered everything that helps me care for my cats and myself:
https://diaryofacatmom.com/cat-care-resources/
What You’ll Learn in this Cat Podcast Episode
- Why the desire to rescue every cat can become emotionally overwhelming
- The hidden pressure many cat moms carry silently
- How shifting perspective can release guilt and sadness
- What it means to make a real impact within your limits
- How to turn love into grounded, sustainable care
Timestamps & Chapters
00:00 — I Want to Rescue Them All
00:10 — When Love Expands
00:30 — The Reality of Limits
00:50 — When Love Turns Into Sadness
01:05 — Questioning If It’s Enough
01:20 — The Perspective Shift
01:30 — Learning from Mother Teresa
01:40 — Letting Go of the Weight
01:50 — Focusing on What You Can Give
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.