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Diary of a Cat Mom

How Has Cat Care Changed Since the 1970s? A German Childhood Perspective | Ep. 141

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<blockquote class="wp-embedded-content" data-secret="3fcsT9B67m"><a href="https://diaryofacatmom.com/podcast/how-cat-care-changed-since-the-1970s/">How Has Cat Care Changed Since the 1970s? A German Childhood Perspective | Ep. 141</a></blockquote><iframe sandbox="allow-scripts" security="restricted" src="https://diaryofacatmom.com/podcast/how-cat-care-changed-since-the-1970s/embed/#?secret=3fcsT9B67m" width="500" height="350" title="&#8220;How Has Cat Care Changed Since the 1970s? A German Childhood Perspective | Ep. 141&#8221; &#8212; Diary of a Cat Mom Podcast" data-secret="3fcsT9B67m" frameborder="0" marginwidth="0" marginheight="0" scrolling="no" class="wp-embedded-content"></iframe><script> /*! This file is auto-generated */ !function(d,l){"use strict";l.querySelector&&d.addEventListener&&"undefined"!=typeof URL&&(d.wp=d.wp||{},d.wp.receiveEmbedMessage||(d.wp.receiveEmbedMessage=function(e){var t=e.data;if((t||t.secret||t.message||t.value)&&!/[^a-zA-Z0-9]/.test(t.secret)){for(var s,r,n,a=l.querySelectorAll('iframe[data-secret="'+t.secret+'"]'),o=l.querySelectorAll('blockquote[data-secret="'+t.secret+'"]'),c=new RegExp("^https?:$","i"),i=0;i<o.length;i++)o[i].style.display="none";for(i=0;i<a.length;i++)s=a[i],e.source===s.contentWindow&&(s.removeAttribute("style"),"height"===t.message?(1e3<(r=parseInt(t.value,10))?r=1e3:~~r<200&&(r=200),s.height=r):"link"===t.message&&(r=new URL(s.getAttribute("src")),n=new URL(t.value),c.test(n.protocol))&&n.host===r.host&&l.activeElement===s&&(d.top.location.href=t.value))}},d.addEventListener("message",d.wp.receiveEmbedMessage,!1),l.addEventListener("DOMContentLoaded",function(){for(var e,t,s=l.querySelectorAll("iframe.wp-embedded-content"),r=0;r<s.length;r++)(t=(e=s[r]).getAttribute("data-secret"))||(t=Math.random().toString(36).substring(2,12),e.src+="#?secret="+t,e.setAttribute("data-secret",t)),e.contentWindow.postMessage({message:"ready",secret:t},"*")},!1)))}(window,document); //# sourceURL=https://diaryofacatmom.com/wp-includes/js/wp-embed.min.js </script>

Dagmar shares a 1970s German childhood where cats had no vets, no spay/neuter, and kittens “went to heaven.” See how far cat care has come in 50 years.

Diary of a Cat Mom

From Stray to Stay: A Guide to Helping Shelter Animals with Sean-Patrick Malloy | Ep. 140

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<blockquote class="wp-embedded-content" data-secret="ZM2m3NP1QV"><a href="https://diaryofacatmom.com/podcast/from-stray-to-stay-sean-patrick-malloy/">From Stray to Stay: A Guide to Helping Shelter Animals with Sean-Patrick Malloy | Ep. 140</a></blockquote><iframe sandbox="allow-scripts" security="restricted" src="https://diaryofacatmom.com/podcast/from-stray-to-stay-sean-patrick-malloy/embed/#?secret=ZM2m3NP1QV" width="500" height="350" title="&#8220;From Stray to Stay: A Guide to Helping Shelter Animals with Sean-Patrick Malloy | Ep. 140&#8221; &#8212; Diary of a Cat Mom Podcast" data-secret="ZM2m3NP1QV" frameborder="0" marginwidth="0" marginheight="0" scrolling="no" class="wp-embedded-content"></iframe><script> /*! This file is auto-generated */ !function(d,l){"use strict";l.querySelector&&d.addEventListener&&"undefined"!=typeof URL&&(d.wp=d.wp||{},d.wp.receiveEmbedMessage||(d.wp.receiveEmbedMessage=function(e){var t=e.data;if((t||t.secret||t.message||t.value)&&!/[^a-zA-Z0-9]/.test(t.secret)){for(var s,r,n,a=l.querySelectorAll('iframe[data-secret="'+t.secret+'"]'),o=l.querySelectorAll('blockquote[data-secret="'+t.secret+'"]'),c=new RegExp("^https?:$","i"),i=0;i<o.length;i++)o[i].style.display="none";for(i=0;i<a.length;i++)s=a[i],e.source===s.contentWindow&&(s.removeAttribute("style"),"height"===t.message?(1e3<(r=parseInt(t.value,10))?r=1e3:~~r<200&&(r=200),s.height=r):"link"===t.message&&(r=new URL(s.getAttribute("src")),n=new URL(t.value),c.test(n.protocol))&&n.host===r.host&&l.activeElement===s&&(d.top.location.href=t.value))}},d.addEventListener("message",d.wp.receiveEmbedMessage,!1),l.addEventListener("DOMContentLoaded",function(){for(var e,t,s=l.querySelectorAll("iframe.wp-embedded-content"),r=0;r<s.length;r++)(t=(e=s[r]).getAttribute("data-secret"))||(t=Math.random().toString(36).substring(2,12),e.src+="#?secret="+t,e.setAttribute("data-secret",t)),e.contentWindow.postMessage({message:"ready",secret:t},"*")},!1)))}(window,document); //# sourceURL=https://diaryofacatmom.com/wp-includes/js/wp-embed.min.js </script>

Learn how to adopt, foster, volunteer and donate to your local shelter with SPCA Finger Lakes’ Sean-Patrick Malloy.

Diary of a Cat Mom

Can You Trust the Cat Expert You See on Social Media? | Ep. 138

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<blockquote class="wp-embedded-content" data-secret="TAcHeDjliU"><a href="https://diaryofacatmom.com/podcast/can-you-trust-cat-expert-on-social-media/">Can You Trust the Cat Expert You See on Social Media? | Ep. 138</a></blockquote><iframe sandbox="allow-scripts" security="restricted" src="https://diaryofacatmom.com/podcast/can-you-trust-cat-expert-on-social-media/embed/#?secret=TAcHeDjliU" width="500" height="350" title="&#8220;Can You Trust the Cat Expert You See on Social Media? | Ep. 138&#8221; &#8212; Diary of a Cat Mom Podcast" data-secret="TAcHeDjliU" frameborder="0" marginwidth="0" marginheight="0" scrolling="no" class="wp-embedded-content"></iframe><script> /*! This file is auto-generated */ !function(d,l){"use strict";l.querySelector&&d.addEventListener&&"undefined"!=typeof URL&&(d.wp=d.wp||{},d.wp.receiveEmbedMessage||(d.wp.receiveEmbedMessage=function(e){var t=e.data;if((t||t.secret||t.message||t.value)&&!/[^a-zA-Z0-9]/.test(t.secret)){for(var s,r,n,a=l.querySelectorAll('iframe[data-secret="'+t.secret+'"]'),o=l.querySelectorAll('blockquote[data-secret="'+t.secret+'"]'),c=new RegExp("^https?:$","i"),i=0;i<o.length;i++)o[i].style.display="none";for(i=0;i<a.length;i++)s=a[i],e.source===s.contentWindow&&(s.removeAttribute("style"),"height"===t.message?(1e3<(r=parseInt(t.value,10))?r=1e3:~~r<200&&(r=200),s.height=r):"link"===t.message&&(r=new URL(s.getAttribute("src")),n=new URL(t.value),c.test(n.protocol))&&n.host===r.host&&l.activeElement===s&&(d.top.location.href=t.value))}},d.addEventListener("message",d.wp.receiveEmbedMessage,!1),l.addEventListener("DOMContentLoaded",function(){for(var e,t,s=l.querySelectorAll("iframe.wp-embedded-content"),r=0;r<s.length;r++)(t=(e=s[r]).getAttribute("data-secret"))||(t=Math.random().toString(36).substring(2,12),e.src+="#?secret="+t,e.setAttribute("data-secret",t)),e.contentWindow.postMessage({message:"ready",secret:t},"*")},!1)))}(window,document); //# sourceURL=https://diaryofacatmom.com/wp-includes/js/wp-embed.min.js </script>

AI-generated “cat experts” are showing up on social media with fake credentials and inconsistent details. Learn the red flags to watch for and how to verify who’s really giving you cat health advice.

Diary of a Cat Mom

Why Cat Happiness Starts With a Calm Home | Ep. 137

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<blockquote class="wp-embedded-content" data-secret="Zc5mbMQMoE"><a href="https://diaryofacatmom.com/podcast/why-cat-happiness-starts-with-calm-home/">Why Cat Happiness Starts With a Calm Home | Ep. 137</a></blockquote><iframe sandbox="allow-scripts" security="restricted" src="https://diaryofacatmom.com/podcast/why-cat-happiness-starts-with-calm-home/embed/#?secret=Zc5mbMQMoE" width="500" height="350" title="&#8220;Why Cat Happiness Starts With a Calm Home | Ep. 137&#8221; &#8212; Diary of a Cat Mom Podcast" data-secret="Zc5mbMQMoE" frameborder="0" marginwidth="0" marginheight="0" scrolling="no" class="wp-embedded-content"></iframe><script> /*! This file is auto-generated */ !function(d,l){"use strict";l.querySelector&&d.addEventListener&&"undefined"!=typeof URL&&(d.wp=d.wp||{},d.wp.receiveEmbedMessage||(d.wp.receiveEmbedMessage=function(e){var t=e.data;if((t||t.secret||t.message||t.value)&&!/[^a-zA-Z0-9]/.test(t.secret)){for(var s,r,n,a=l.querySelectorAll('iframe[data-secret="'+t.secret+'"]'),o=l.querySelectorAll('blockquote[data-secret="'+t.secret+'"]'),c=new RegExp("^https?:$","i"),i=0;i<o.length;i++)o[i].style.display="none";for(i=0;i<a.length;i++)s=a[i],e.source===s.contentWindow&&(s.removeAttribute("style"),"height"===t.message?(1e3<(r=parseInt(t.value,10))?r=1e3:~~r<200&&(r=200),s.height=r):"link"===t.message&&(r=new URL(s.getAttribute("src")),n=new URL(t.value),c.test(n.protocol))&&n.host===r.host&&l.activeElement===s&&(d.top.location.href=t.value))}},d.addEventListener("message",d.wp.receiveEmbedMessage,!1),l.addEventListener("DOMContentLoaded",function(){for(var e,t,s=l.querySelectorAll("iframe.wp-embedded-content"),r=0;r<s.length;r++)(t=(e=s[r]).getAttribute("data-secret"))||(t=Math.random().toString(36).substring(2,12),e.src+="#?secret="+t,e.setAttribute("data-secret",t)),e.contentWindow.postMessage({message:"ready",secret:t},"*")},!1)))}(window,document); //# sourceURL=https://diaryofacatmom.com/wp-includes/js/wp-embed.min.js </script>

Explore in this cat podcast why cat happiness starts with a calm home: how your nervous system affects your cat, plus natural calming tips.

Diary of a Cat Mom

Why Does Singing Calm Cats? Here's What the Science Says | Ep. 134

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<blockquote class="wp-embedded-content" data-secret="cCtWe75eCC"><a href="https://diaryofacatmom.com/podcast/does-singing-calm-cats/">Why Does Singing Calm Cats? Here&#8217;s What the Science Says | Ep. 134</a></blockquote><iframe sandbox="allow-scripts" security="restricted" src="https://diaryofacatmom.com/podcast/does-singing-calm-cats/embed/#?secret=cCtWe75eCC" width="500" height="350" title="&#8220;Why Does Singing Calm Cats? Here&#8217;s What the Science Says | Ep. 134&#8221; &#8212; Diary of a Cat Mom Podcast" data-secret="cCtWe75eCC" frameborder="0" marginwidth="0" marginheight="0" scrolling="no" class="wp-embedded-content"></iframe><script> /*! This file is auto-generated */ !function(d,l){"use strict";l.querySelector&&d.addEventListener&&"undefined"!=typeof URL&&(d.wp=d.wp||{},d.wp.receiveEmbedMessage||(d.wp.receiveEmbedMessage=function(e){var t=e.data;if((t||t.secret||t.message||t.value)&&!/[^a-zA-Z0-9]/.test(t.secret)){for(var s,r,n,a=l.querySelectorAll('iframe[data-secret="'+t.secret+'"]'),o=l.querySelectorAll('blockquote[data-secret="'+t.secret+'"]'),c=new RegExp("^https?:$","i"),i=0;i<o.length;i++)o[i].style.display="none";for(i=0;i<a.length;i++)s=a[i],e.source===s.contentWindow&&(s.removeAttribute("style"),"height"===t.message?(1e3<(r=parseInt(t.value,10))?r=1e3:~~r<200&&(r=200),s.height=r):"link"===t.message&&(r=new URL(s.getAttribute("src")),n=new URL(t.value),c.test(n.protocol))&&n.host===r.host&&l.activeElement===s&&(d.top.location.href=t.value))}},d.addEventListener("message",d.wp.receiveEmbedMessage,!1),l.addEventListener("DOMContentLoaded",function(){for(var e,t,s=l.querySelectorAll("iframe.wp-embedded-content"),r=0;r<s.length;r++)(t=(e=s[r]).getAttribute("data-secret"))||(t=Math.random().toString(36).substring(2,12),e.src+="#?secret="+t,e.setAttribute("data-secret",t)),e.contentWindow.postMessage({message:"ready",secret:t},"*")},!1)))}(window,document); //# sourceURL=https://diaryofacatmom.com/wp-includes/js/wp-embed.min.js </script>

Why does singing calm cats down? Discover the science — vagus nerve stimulation, breathing, and cortisol — behind this surprising calming trick.

Diary of a Cat Mom

How My Cats Helped Me Heal an Anxious Attachment Style | Ep. 133

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<blockquote class="wp-embedded-content" data-secret="32wO60Z94a"><a href="https://diaryofacatmom.com/podcast/secret-to-secure-attachment-style-cats/">How My Cats Helped Me Heal an Anxious Attachment Style | Ep. 133</a></blockquote><iframe sandbox="allow-scripts" security="restricted" src="https://diaryofacatmom.com/podcast/secret-to-secure-attachment-style-cats/embed/#?secret=32wO60Z94a" width="500" height="350" title="&#8220;How My Cats Helped Me Heal an Anxious Attachment Style | Ep. 133&#8221; &#8212; Diary of a Cat Mom Podcast" data-secret="32wO60Z94a" frameborder="0" marginwidth="0" marginheight="0" scrolling="no" class="wp-embedded-content"></iframe><script> /*! This file is auto-generated */ !function(d,l){"use strict";l.querySelector&&d.addEventListener&&"undefined"!=typeof URL&&(d.wp=d.wp||{},d.wp.receiveEmbedMessage||(d.wp.receiveEmbedMessage=function(e){var t=e.data;if((t||t.secret||t.message||t.value)&&!/[^a-zA-Z0-9]/.test(t.secret)){for(var s,r,n,a=l.querySelectorAll('iframe[data-secret="'+t.secret+'"]'),o=l.querySelectorAll('blockquote[data-secret="'+t.secret+'"]'),c=new RegExp("^https?:$","i"),i=0;i<o.length;i++)o[i].style.display="none";for(i=0;i<a.length;i++)s=a[i],e.source===s.contentWindow&&(s.removeAttribute("style"),"height"===t.message?(1e3<(r=parseInt(t.value,10))?r=1e3:~~r<200&&(r=200),s.height=r):"link"===t.message&&(r=new URL(s.getAttribute("src")),n=new URL(t.value),c.test(n.protocol))&&n.host===r.host&&l.activeElement===s&&(d.top.location.href=t.value))}},d.addEventListener("message",d.wp.receiveEmbedMessage,!1),l.addEventListener("DOMContentLoaded",function(){for(var e,t,s=l.querySelectorAll("iframe.wp-embedded-content"),r=0;r<s.length;r++)(t=(e=s[r]).getAttribute("data-secret"))||(t=Math.random().toString(36).substring(2,12),e.src+="#?secret="+t,e.setAttribute("data-secret",t)),e.contentWindow.postMessage({message:"ready",secret:t},"*")},!1)))}(window,document); //# sourceURL=https://diaryofacatmom.com/wp-includes/js/wp-embed.min.js </script>

Discover how cats can help you shift from anxious to secure attachment. Dagmar shares 4 steps to build boundaries, self-trust, & emotional balance.

Diary of a Cat Mom

How Do I Find a Trustworthy Cat Sitter? | Ep. 132

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Looking for a trustworthy cat sitter for indoor or community cats? Learn what to look for, what affects pricing, and why an in-person trial meeting matters.

Diary of a Cat Mom

Spend Less Time in Angry Land, More Time in Happy Cat Land | Ep. 128

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Do your cats feel your mood before you say a word? Episode 128 explores how energy shapes your home — and why calm starts with you, not your cats.

Diary of a Cat Mom

How My Cat's Kidney Disease Changed the Way I Think About My Own Health | Ep. 127

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When Snow White started a renal support diet for early kidney disease, I realized taking care of myself is part of taking care of my cat. Here’s what she taught me.

Diary of a Cat Mom

It's 3 O'Clock Somewhere: Why Daily Rituals Make Cats Feel Loved | Ep. 126

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Discover how a simple daily coffee break became a meaningful ritual that helps cats feel loved, safe, and connected while giving their cat mom time to recharge.

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What Keeps Me Going as a Cat Mom | Ep. 125

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Wondering how to keep going through the difficult days of being a cat mom? Discover how purpose, love, and compassion make every challenge worthwhile.

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What Would Life Be Without Cats? Finding Purpose Through the Cats We Love | Ep. 124

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An unexpected vet emergency made me ask: What would life be without cats? Discover how our cats give us purpose and unconditional love.

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Being Responsible for a Cat: The Joy and Love of Cat Parenthood | Ep. 123

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Being responsible for a cat means more than providing food and shelter. Learn how love, gratitude, and uncertainty shape life as a cat parent.

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A Cat Is Not an Object: Seeing Cats as Living Beings | Ep. 121

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A cat is not an object but a living being with emotional needs. Learn why attention, companionship, and presence matter in this Diary of a Cat Mom episode.

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Senior Cat Care: How My Cats' Changing Needs Changed My Life | Ep. 119

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Learn how senior cat care changes as cats age. Discover how adapting to their changing needs strengthened our bond in this Diary of a Cat Mom episode.

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Gifts for a Cat Mom I Don't Want Anymore | Ep. 115

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Looking for thoughtful gifts for a cat mom? In this episode, I share how my values around cat themed gifts, toys, and enrichment have changed.

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How Cat Furniture Helps Indoor Cats Feel at Home | Ep. 114

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Learn how cat furniture can help indoor cats feel safe, relaxed, and truly at home. A personal story from Diary of a Cat Mom.

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How My Cats Help Me Regulate My Dysregulated Nervous System | Ep. 109

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Can pets help regulate a dysregulated nervous system? Discover how one rescue cat mom learned to stay calmer through everyday moments with her cats.

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Do Your Friends Understand Your Cat Mom Vibe? | Ep. 107

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Do people think you’re “just a cat mom”? Discover the lesson my rescue cats taught me about friendship, gratitude, and feeling understood.

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Asking for Help Made Me a Better Cat Mom | Ep. 106

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Feeling overwhelmed caring for your cats? Discover how asking for help and planning ahead can reduce stress for both you and your furry family.

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How to Get a Cat in a Carrier | Ep. 104

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Need to get your cat into a carrier without all the stress? Discover what one rescue cat mom learned after years of trial, error and calmer vet visits.

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Cat Food Disaster - What I Learned Last Night | Ep. 101

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I thought I ordered my usual cat food, but the delivery wasn’t what I expected. Here’s the lesson I learned about slowing down and paying attention.

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How Can I Train My Cat to Listen to Me? | Ep. 99

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Can cats learn to listen? Discover how calm communication, consistency, and positive reinforcement helped my own cats respond to simple verbal cues.

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Can I Hold My Cat By the Scruff? What I Learned as a Cat Mom | Ep. 97

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Can you hold an adult cat by the scruff? A cat mom shares what she learned about scruffing, cat handling, and building trust with cats.

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Why Do I Want So Badly That My Cats Love Me? | Ep. 95

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A cat mom reflects on love, trust, and expectations after learning that cats often show affection differently than humans do.

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The Days I Don't Feel Like a Good Cat Mom | Ep. 94

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A cat mom shares how migraines, stress, and difficult days affect her relationship with her cats and the lesson of self-compassion they continue to teach.

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Can I Dance With My Cat? | Ep. 81

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In this episode of Diary of a Cat Mom, I share what happened when I tried dancing with my cats, what I learned from researching the topic, and why respecting our cats’ individual preferences may be one of the greatest acts of love we can offer.

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Emergency Preparedness Kit for Cats: How to Prepare Before Disaster Strikes | Ep. 75

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Learn how to create an emergency preparedness kit for your cat, including food, water, med records, carriers, meds, and evacuation planning tips.

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Is Your Cat in Your Last Will? | Ep. 73

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Wondering what happens to your cat if something happens to you? Learn about pet trusts, caregivers, and simple steps cat parents can take to protect their cats.

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Take Care of Your Body So You Can Take Care of Your Cats | Ep. 55

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A personal story about health, awareness, and the lymph system—why taking care of your body helps you show up better for your cats.

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A Real Day in My Life as a Cat Mom (And Why Routine Creates Peace) | Ep. 54

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Discover how a simple daily routine creates calm for both you and your cats. A real-life cat mom diary episode on structure, feeding, and connection.

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Being Strong as a Cat Mom | Ep. 53

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Discover the physical side of being a cat mom and how small habits help you stay strong for yourself and your cats.

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Let Go of What You Can’t Control | Ep. 52

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Stop overthinking your cat’s behavior. Learn how letting go of what you can’t control creates calm, clarity, and a better connection with your cats.

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Busy Isn’t Present — What Your Cat Really Needs | Ep. 51

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Being busy isn’t the same as being present. Learn how to turn daily cat care into meaningful connection moments.

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How My Cats Helped Me Heal My Anxious Attachment Style | Ep. 46

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Can cats help heal anxious attachment? Discover how steady feline companionship creates emotional safety and supports deeper self-connection.

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Robot Pets vs Real Cats: What’s Missing in the Connection? | Ep. 45

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Are robot pets real companionship? Discover what’s missing compared to caring for a real cat and why responsibility creates connection.

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I Want to Rescue Them All… But I Can’t | Ep. 42

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A heartfelt reflection on wanting to rescue every cat—and the mindset shift that brings peace, clarity, and grounded love.

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Are You Giving Your Cat the Life It Deserves? | Ep. 36

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Wondering if you’re doing enough for your cat? This gentle reflection explores how presence, not perfection, shapes your cat’s quality of life.

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The Real Cost of Being a Cat Mom: Love, Responsibility, and Sacrifice | Ep. 35

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In this Diary of a Cat Mom podcast episode, host Dagmar Gatell shares the real emotional and life costs of being a cat mom—from daily sacrifices to deep responsibility—and why love makes it worth it.

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Preparing Yourself & Your Cats for a Changing World | Ep. 31

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The world is changing—and with it, the way we live, work, and experience daily life. For many of us, that brings uncertainty. But for cat…

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Trying to Do Everything Right… and Still Feeling Wrong | Ep. 29

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Feeling pressure to do everything right for your cat? Diary of a Cat Mom’s host Dagmar Gatell shares a gentle reminder for cat moms that your best is enough—and presence matters most.

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How My Cats Rescued Me | Ep. 28

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A heartfelt reflection on how being a cat mom leads to personal growth, emotional healing, and a deeper connection to life.

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The Guilt of Not Being a Perfect Cat Mom | Ep. 26

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Struggling with cat mom guilt? In this Diary of a Cat Mom podcast episode, host Dagmar Gatell explores feeling “not enough” and why your presence matters more than perfection.

Diary of a Cat Mom

Letting Go of Expectations, One Cat at a Time | Ep. 9

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A reflection on releasing expectations while caring for cats. A diary-style podcast episode about patience, trust, and loving cats at their own pace.

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Becoming a New Cat Mom | Ep. 7

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A quiet reflection for new cat moms about becoming responsible, learning through experience, and what I’d do differently now after living with my cat.

Diary of a Cat Mom

Welcome to Diary of a Cat Mom | Ep. 1

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