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. 51 - Busy Isn’t Present — What Your Cat Really Needs 🐱
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Today’s Diary of a Cat Mom entry is a gentle reminder: being busy is not the same as being present.
In caring for our cats, it’s easy to get caught up in tasks—feeding, cleaning, refilling—without truly being there.
But what if those everyday moments could become something deeper?
What You’ll Learn in this Cat Podcast Episode
- Why “being busy” can disconnect you from your cat
- How small daily tasks can become meaningful moments
- A simple routine shift to feel more present
- How your energy affects your cat’s behavior and comfort
Timestamps & Chapters
00:00 – Busy vs. Present
00:12 – Daily Tasks That Take Over
00:24 – The Hidden Cost of Rushing
00:36 – A Simple Routine Shift
00:48 – Turning Tasks Into Connection
01:00 – What Really Matters
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.