Is Your Cat Anxious or Stressed? Use This Simple Color Therapy Technique to Help (Replay)

In this week’s episode, I’m resharing one of our most downloaded conversations — and it’s hitting differently for me right now.I’m joined by Julie-Anne Heart, founder of Naturally CAT and author of Cat Chakras. Julie-Anne specializes in gentle, holistic approaches that support a cat’s emotional and energetic well-being — including something many of us have never heard of: color therapy.I’m bringing this episode back because a close friend of mine, Lori, is navigating a tough stretch with her cat Remi. Remi was recently diagnosed with chronic IBD. She’s dealing with thyroid issues and recently started steroids after vomiting, appetite loss, and weight changes.Since starting steroids, she’s been more vocal. Sometimes restless. Sometimes unsettled.And honestly? Sometimes we just don’t know what she wants.If you’ve ever had a cat on medication and felt like you were guessing… this episode is for you.Color therapy may sound unfamiliar — it did to me at first — but what I appreciate about Julie-Anne’s approach is that it’s gentle, non-invasive, and centered around giving your cat a choice.✨ Episode SnapshotIn this episode, you’ll learn:🌈 What Color Therapy Actually IsJulie-Anne explains how color therapy works with the seven main energy centers (chakras) in the body — and how each color corresponds to different emotional and physical support.🧘 Why Choice Is EverythingYou don’t force a color into a cat bed or carrier. You offer options and let your cat choose. The act of choice itself is part of the healing.🎨 The 7 Main Colors Explained* Red (root – grounding, safety)* Orange (sacral)* Yellow (solar plexus)* Green or Pink (heart – love, reassurance)* Blue (throat)* Indigo (third eye)* Violet or White (crown)Shade doesn’t matter nearly as much as intention and offering.🟥 Grounding Anxious or Restless CatsFor cats who seem on edge, unsettled, or stressed — especially after vet visits or medication changes — Julie-Anne often starts with red for grounding.💚 Rebuilding Trust After StressWhen Nico came home from an emergency vet visit and Milo hissed at him (because his scent changed), Julie-Anne suggested red for Nico and green for Milo — to support grounding and heart reassurance.🧺 You Can Use What You Already HaveYou don’t need special equipment. Towels, shirts, scarves, paper, even pens can work. The medium isn’t the magic — the offering is.⏱ “My Cat Only Sat There for Two Minutes… Did It Work?”Yes. A sniff. A paw placed on a color. A brief sit. All count as engagement.🌈 Rainbow Blankets: Helpful but LimitedRainbow fabric can help, but individual colors give your cat more control if they only want one frequency at a time.📘 Julie-Anne’s Recommendations for Cat OwnersKeeping it simple, gentle, and practical:• Offer colors in neutral, calm areas — not near litter boxes or food stations.• Don’t force colors into carriers or beds.• Watch subtle signals — sniffing, stepping across, stretching a paw.• Start with red for grounding if your cat feels anxious or unsettled.• Use green for emotional reassurance and bonding support.• Be patient — some cats take a day or two to lean into something new.• Remember: your calm energy matters too.🌍 Where to Find Julie-AnneWebsite: https://naturallycats.co.uk/Books mentioned:• Cat Chakras• The Aromatic Cat (co-authored with Nayana Morag)Julie-Anne also offers chakra rebalance sessions, Soul Sensing treatments, and programs to help anxious cat guardians move from head to heart.✨ Final ThoughtWhen our cats are stressed — especially during illness or medication changes — we don’t always need a dramatic intervention.Sometimes we need gentleness.Sometimes we soften the room.Sometimes we regulate ourselves.Sometimes we offer choice instead of control.If you try color therapy — or even just experiment with calming environmental shifts — I’d genuinely love to hear what you notice.💌 Never Miss an EpisodeFor weekly feline wellness conversations with leading experts, head to GoldenWhiskersLove.com and subscribe. Every Friday’s episode lands straight in your inbox — plus practical takeaways for cat parents who want their cats to live longer, healthier, and happier lives. Get full access to Golden Whiskers at www.goldenwhiskerslove.com/subscribe