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 especially for cat moms 35+ in multi‑cat homes 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
DIY Cat Enrichment Ideas: Live Cat TV on a Budget | Cat Enrichment | Ep. 110
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Have you ever noticed your cat staring out the window for hours?
Mine did... and it made me realize something.
No toy I bought could compete with what was happening outside.
In this podcast episode of Diary of a Cat Mom, I share how I accidentally created my own version of "live Cat TV" using simple bird feeders, fresh water, and even wildflowers that appeared on their own. The best part? It doesn't have to cost a lot.
If you're looking for inexpensive ways to keep your indoor cat mentally stimulated, reduce boredom, and encourage natural hunting instincts, I hope my experience gives you a few ideas to try.
Every cat is different. I'm simply sharing what has worked wonderfully for my cats and me. ❤️🐾
What You'll Learn In This Cat Podcast Episode
- Why watching nature can be more engaging for many cats than another new toy.
- How I created inexpensive "live Cat TV" that keeps my cats mentally stimulated.
- A simple bird feeder trick that helps reduce the cost of feeding visiting birds.
- How a water bowl and unexpected wildflowers attracted even more wildlife for my cats to enjoy.
- Why enriching your cat's environment can help reduce boredom while creating more peaceful moments for both you and your furry family members.
Key Takeaways
- Why watching nature can be one of the best forms of enrichment for indoor cats.
- How a simple water bowl became endless entertainment.
- An inexpensive trick that keeps bird feeders affordable.
- How unexpected wildflowers attracted even more wildlife for the cats to watch.
- Why mental stimulation can help reduce boredom and unwanted behaviors.
Timestamps & Chapters
00:00 Creating Your Own Cat TV on a Budget
00:27 Why My Cats Needed More Enrichment
01:00 Discovering the Magic of Live Cat TV
01:42 A Budget-Friendly Bird Feeder Trick
02:32 An Unexpected Gift from Nature
02:58 Happier Cats Through Simple Enrichment
03:10 What Do Your Cats Love Watching?
This is where I’ve gathered everything that supports me and my cats:
https://diaryofacatmom.com/cat-care-resources/
About the Diary of a Cat Mom Podcast
Diary of a Cat Mom is a personal cat podcast created by Dagmar Gatell, sharing real moments from life with cats. 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.
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Diary of a cat mum. Creating your own cat TV on a low budget. Welcome to Diary of a Cat Mum. I always watched my kitties when they were sitting on the cat trees or playing in their little cat beds, playing with their toys. And they were playing for a while. But then they were looking to find something else. A lot of times, unfortunately, they found another kitty they could stalk or annoy. So I was wondering what can I do to prevent having these and bird environment outside. They can sit there for hours. Hours and hours and hours and just watch. Because it's life. It's like life captivity. And especially in the summertime when I can have the windows open and I have a screen, they can smell it too. It was such a game changer for the cats and for me. How I could see their little brains stimulated and their natural instincts coming out. I got broadseed foods and I got peanuts. I put it out in the bird feeders outside and a little water bowl-like little water basin for the birds and the squirrels to drink from. The challenge was it attracted so many birds or squirrels. It was empty all the time. And then I had to refill it, refill it, refill it. And over time it really became pricey. But I wanted to have this live cat TV for the kitties so they would stay stimulated. So what I do now these days, for sure, having a water basin where the cats can watch the birds and the squirrels train from, that's totally entertainment then. And that really doesn't cost a lot. Like you just refill the water every day. But for the bird feeder, what really works great is having in the middle for the heaviness so the bird feeder hangs properly when the birds sit on it. The more cheaper wild bird seats in it. And then on the outside of the bird feeder, I have the nuts and the fruits and everything. So I have a variety of the small birds and the bigger birds coming, which creates a different scenario and environment every second. And then the other thing, what I figured out by accident, we have a lot of flooding outside. So the seeds, a lot of times they got into the flooded water and they started sprouting. And then the wild flowers started growing. And that additionally attracted moth and butterflies and bees. So in this way, with very little amount of money, I can give them such a rich cat enrichment and environment that they are stimulated, they are happy. And the goal of creating life quality for cats and time for cat mums is totally accomplished. I would love to hear what do you do to stimulate the little brains of your kitties? What do you do for cat enrichment so they are not bored and becoming destructive? Please share. Thank you so much for joining me in this diary of a cat mum episode. There's always another lesson, another story, another insight just ready to be shared around the corner. Watch my next video above and join me for my next entry. Bye. Hi, we all the cat mom.