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. 43 - Love Bites? Why Your Cat Nips 🐱💭
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Today’s diary entry explores a behavior many cat moms experience—but don’t always understand: love bites.
Those little nips on your fingers, feet, or even your face can feel confusing or frustrating. But what if they’re not aggression at all?
In this Diary of a Cat Mom podcast episode, I share what I’ve learned about overstimulation, how to recognize the signs earlier, and how a small shift—from reacting to redirecting—completely changed the dynamic between me and my cats.
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
- Why cats give “love bites” during affection
- The difference between aggression and overstimulation
- Early signs your cat has had enough
- How to redirect your cat’s energy instead of reacting
- Why understanding behavior works better than stopping it
Timestamps & Chapters
00:00 – Today’s Diary Entry: Love Bites
00:04 – When Affection Turns Into Nipping
00:18 – It’s Not Aggression—It’s Overstimulation
00:30 – Common Triggers: Petting, Brushing, Hunger
00:40 – The Shift: Recognizing the Moment Earlier
00:50 – Redirecting Energy (Toys, Snacks, Movement)
01:05 – Why Understanding Changes Everything
01:19 – Closing Reflection
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.