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.
Episodes
80 episodes
Ep. 80 - Why Does My Cat Pin His Ears Back? 🐱❤️
Have you ever been petting your cat and everything seems perfectly fine... until suddenly his ears go back?In this episode of Diary of a Cat Mom, I share what I discovered after noticing one of m...
Ep. 79 - Why Is My Cat Touching My Face With His Paw? 🐱❤️
Have you ever felt your cat gently touch your cheek with his paw?Not a scratch. Not a swat. Just a soft little tap that feels incredibly intentional.In this episode of Diary of a Cat Mom, ...
Ep. 78 - Why Is My Cat Bumping Her Head On Me? 🐱❤️
Have you ever had your cat gently bump their forehead against yours?Many cat parents wonder whether this sweet behavior is simply a request for attention or something much deeper. In this episode of ...
Ep. 77 - Why Is My Cat Rubbing On My Legs? 🐱❤️
Have you ever nearly tripped over your cat because they were rubbing so hard against your legs?Many cat moms wonder what this behavior really means. Is it love? Is it a request for food? Or is your cat trying to claim you as their human?...
Ep. 76 - The Feline Friendship I Never Saw Coming 🐾❤️
In this Diary of a Cat Mom podcast entry, I share how I realized two of my shyest cats had quietly become feline friends. At first, I wasn't sure whether their behavior was playful, fearful, or somethin...
Ep. 75 - What If You Only Had 10 Minutes to Save Your Cats? 💔🐾
What would happen if you had to leave your home with your cat in just a few minutes?In this Diary of a Cat Mom entry, I share why I've been thinking about emergency preparedness for my cats and w...
Ep. 74 - Why Is My Cat Putting Her Tail Up? 🐱🐈⬛
Have you ever noticed your cat walking toward you with her tail held high in the air?Many cat moms see this every day but don't realize it's one of the clearest signs of trust, confidence, and affection in cat body language. In today's <...
Ep. 73 Is Your Cat in Your Last Will? 🐾❤️
What would happen to your cat if something happened to you?It's not a topic most cat parents enjoy thinking about, but it may be one of the most loving things we can do for the cats who depend on us. In this
Ep. 72 - Why Is My Cat's Hair Standing Up? 🐱⚡
Why does your cat's fur suddenly stand up?As a cat mom, I've seen this happen during happy moments, exciting moments, and even tense confrontations between outdoor cats. In this Diary of a C...
Ep. 71 - Why Is My Cat Acting Aggressive? 🐱⚠️
Aggressive behavior in cats can feel scary, confusing, and deeply personal — especially when your normally loving cat suddenly hisses, swats, growls, or bites. In this episode of Diary of a Cat Mom, I s...
Ep. 70 - Why Is My Cat Rubbing Her Cheek on Everything? 🐱💕
Why does your cat rub her cheek on furniture, walls, cat trees, or even your legs? In this Diary of a Cat Mom episode, I share the emotional meaning behind this sweet cat behavior, what cats are actuall...
Ep. 69 - Why Is My Cat Acting Destructive? 🐾🐱
Has your cat ever knocked something off a table, jumped on your laptop, or started causing trouble with another cat the moment you got busy?In this episode of Diary of a Cat Mom, I share what I l...
Ep. 68 - Your Cat Can Have Arthritis Too 🐾🐱
Have you ever picked up your cat and heard her cry out? Or noticed that a cat who once loved being petted suddenly pulls away from your touch?In this episode of Diary of a Cat Mom, I share how on...
Ep. 67 - Why Your Cat Is Not a Low-Maintenance Pet 🐾 👑
Many people think cats are low-maintenance pets. Feed them, clean the litter box, and let them do their own thing.But anyone who has lived closely with cats knows the truth is very different.In this episode of
Ep. 66 - How Your Cat Communicates With You 🐾🐱
Have you ever felt like your cat is trying to tell you something?In this episode of Diary of a Cat Mom, I share a simple realization that changed the way I listen to my cats. What started with a ...
Ep. 65 - How Your Cat Communicates with Other Cats 🐾🐱
Have you ever watched two cats quietly staring at each other and wondered what was really happening?In this episode of Diary of a Cat Mom, I share a moment between my cats Hope and Black Nosey th...
Ep. 64 - Why Your Cat Scratches Your Couch 🐾💥
Why does your cat ignore the scratching pads you bought and head straight for your sofa instead?In this episode of Diary of a Cat Mom, I share what happened after I bought a new couch and watched one of my cats prepare to scratch it with...
Ep. 63 - Why Your Cat Swats You 🐾💥
One moment your cat seems loving and affectionate. The next moment, they swat your hand away.As a cat mom, that can feel confusing and even a little hurtful.In this Diary of a Cat Mom podcast<...
Ep. 62 - Why Your Cat Suddenly Hides 🐱💔
When my beautiful white ragdoll cat SnowWhite suddenly started hiding underneath the bed for days, I feared the worst.Was she sick? In pain? Preparing to leave the world?As cat parents, we know how frightening sudden behavior chan...
Ep. 61 - Preparing Your Cat for a New Baby | Pregnancy and Pets 🐱👶
Today’s Diary of a Cat Mom entry is about preparing your cat for a new baby and creating a calm home for both. Pregnancy brings many changes, and cats notice changes too. This cat podcast episode is abo...
Ep. 60 - Hard Conversations Every Cat Mom Should Have Before It’s Too Late 🐱💔
Today’s Diary of a Cat Mom podcast entry is about something many cat moms never want to think about… what happens if life suddenly changes and you can no longer care for your cat.Owner surrender ...
Ep. 59 - Why I Started Taking Care of Myself Before My Cats 🐱💔
As cat moms, we want to give everything to our cats. But when we constantly put ourselves last, we slowly drain our own energy. In today’s Diary of a Cat Mom podcast entry, I share the reminder that cha...
Ep. 58 - Is Your Cat Just a Pet… or Family? 🐱💭
Today’s Diary of a Cat Mom entry asks a simple but powerful question: Is your cat just a pet… or part of your family?A conversation with a friend made me realize how differently we can see th...