Cat Coach Café

Welcome to May, the month that’s dressed in the color of pink, soft pastels and mesmerizing scents that fill the air. In today’s episode, we will tune into it all and welcome joy and love into our lives. We’ll look after the seeds we have planted earlier this year, to see them through to harvest. We will focus on finding balance between the masculine and feminine energies, and learn where we need to be more strategic and where we need to soften. And we will welcome back into the Cat Coach Café author Alex Howard, who will share the story of his brand new book The Ship’s Cat, that will inspire you to open your heart and heal. Alex will also share an exclusive preview from the book with us ahead of its publication on May 7th. We will also celebrate the Cat Coaches’ 14th birthday and Aragorn will share some of his wisdom on this special occasion. All that and more is waiting for you in May’s Cat Coach Café.This episode includes:* Interview with author Alex Howard and exclusive preview from his book The Ship’s Cat* Maypoles and other May folk traditions (kiss under the cherry tree, the Three Ice Men)* Seasonal journaling prompts (see list below)* Finding balance between the masculine and feminine energies and what they represent* Celebrating Cat Coaches’ 14th Birthday and Aragorn’s birthday wisdom* The myth and magic of the Elderberry treeAlex Howard links:Pre-order The Ship's CatFollow Alex on InstagramFollow Alex on ThreadsFollow Alex on TikTokAll other linksOther Links:Cat Coach DiariesSpotify PlaylistsThe Official Cat Coach Café PlaylistSpring Mornings InstrumentalsJournaling prompts:* Masculine energy represents drive, action, logic and goal-setting and is often described as the “doing” energy. Ask yourself, where in your life do you need to be more active and strategic perhaps?* Feminine energy is all about intuition, creativity, flow, feeling and sensuality - where do you need to soften? Where have you been holding on too tight, pushing too hard… or being too strong for far too long? Not letting your mind see other options… Where do you need to let go, surrender, listen to your intuition and feel more?* How can you best look after the seeds you planted in the past weeks and months and protect them from bad influences so you can see them grow all the way through to harvest?* How can you show some extra love to yourself this month? How can you bring more soft love into your life?* How can you show more soft love to the people and animals in your life?* How would “magical thinking” change the way you experience your life? This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit monieforrs.substack.com

Welcome to the Easter episode of the Cat Coach Café! It is time to cleanse, look for the magic and receive the lifeforce necessary for a prosperous year ahead. Together we will look at some of the well known Czech Easter traditions, the symbolism of the ceremonial leaven pastries, and we will look for magic on Good Friday. We will welcome a very special guest too - author of the beloved Alfie the Doorstep Cat series, Rachel Wells, and talk about her favorite Easter traditions, her love for cats, the inspiration behind her famous cat character, and so much more. We will also connect with the elements of Water, Earth, and Fire, which played such an integral part in the lives of our ancestors. We’ll discover the magic of the Witches' Night / Burning Witches, and I will share many journaling prompts to get you thinking about how you can make this year your best year yet. And last but not least, your Cat Coach Aragorn will share his 12 rules for Pawesome life. All that and more is waiting for you inside April’s Cat Coach Café. This episode includes:* Interview with author Rachel Wells* Easter traditions in Czech and Slavic folklore* Seasonal journaling prompts (see list below)* Connecting with the elements of Earth, fire and water* The tradition of the Witches Night / Burning Witches on April 30th (also known as Walpurgis Night)* Cat Coach Diaries with Cat Coach Aragorn and his 12 Rules for a Pawesome LifeRachel Wells links:Buy Rachel Wells’ Alfie Books on AmazonFollow Rachel Wells on InstagramOther Links:Cat Coach DiariesSpotify PlaylistsThe Official Cat Coach Café PlaylistSpring Mornings InstrumentalsJournaling prompts:* If you had that magical hazel twig and saw the light coming from the rock… what treasure would you like to find there? What does your heart desire? And why?* Next, take a piece of paper and cut it into small pieces and each day, when you notice anything that brings you joy, write that down and put it into a glass jar, a box, or anything you have at hand. Recognize the “treasures” you already have in your life.* How can you ensure your dreams rise just as the dough? What kind of conditions do they need to rise and how can you provide it?* Think of the ways you can give back to Earth this year, or ways you can help protect it, or even bring you closer to Earth. On a more spiritual level, where in your life do you need to feel more grounded?* How can you utilize the element of fire in your life this year? Where do you need to bring more of it and most importantly, how can you best maintain it so it doesn’t burn you nor burns out?* And lastly, water - how can you use water more mindfully this year? And where in your life do you need to surrender and go with the flow more?* Burning Witches Night Journaling: * What do you want to protect yourself from? What do you want to send away? * And what do you want to promote in your life this year? I invite you to sit down and contemplate on these questions, then write down your answers and burn the paper with your answers on this magical night. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit monieforrs.substack.com

As we welcome spring together, and prepare for the Spring Equinox, coming on March 20th, we take a look at our lives to see where we need to change our perspective, put some dates to our plans, and what we need to let go of to grow in this new chapter.We will declutter our space as well as our mind, say goodbye to winter by welcoming the Spring Goddess Vesna, and send the Goddess of Winter and Death, Morena, on her way.We’ll chat to my dear friend, Ian Paget, a successful and incredibly gifted logo designer, about not just cats in design and how you can leverage cats for your brand, but also about the ways his cat Scarlett changed his mindset about life-work balance and so much more. He will also share his journey of writing and publishing a book, and tips to stay on the course of your dreams.We’ll plan for some Easter baking, talk about the traditions of Death Sunday and Bloom Sunday, wear our best dress, and of course, listen to some wisdom of your Cat Coach Aragorn - this time all about finding your purr.All that and more is waiting for you inside the March Cat Coach Café!This episode includes:* Interview with author Ian Paget* Spring planning and decluttering* Journaling prompts (see list below)* Spring Equinox celebration * Customs connected with Slavic goddesses Vesna and Morena* Cat Coach Diaries with Cat Coach AragornKey topics covered in this month’s interview:* How to achieve more life-work balance and increase creativity - inspired by cats* Cats in logo design* Logo design process* The challenges of writing a book * Tips to keep going after your dreamsIan Paget / Logo Geek links:Logo Geek WebsiteBuy “Make Living Designing Logos” book on AmazonFollow Logo Geek on InstagramOther Links:Cat Coach DiariesSpotify PlaylistsThe Official Cat Coach Café PlaylistSpring Mornings InstrumentalsJournaling prompts:* What darkness or evil have accumulated in your life over the winter? What are you ready to let go of?* What are the things in your home that no longer bring you joy?* Where in your life do you need to make more space so you can welcome some new things?* What are the things, or skills, or even mindset, you’re going to be needing in this new cycle? How can you get all that you need ready ahead of the Spring Equinox?* Where in your life do you want to start fresh? Where are you ready to start over?* Where in your life would you benefit from a new perspective? Or from a new idea?* What and when do you need to do the things you need to do to achieve your goals? What are the steps you need to take at each phase? How are you going to nurture your seeds to see them all through the harvest?* What “spells” are you ready to cast? What do you want to manifest in your life? This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit monieforrs.substack.com

This month we welcome in more intentional magic inside the Cat Coach Café - and beyond. Author Emma Howarth comes to share with us some secrets to bringing more magic into our lives, exploring our passions and what it truly means to have a sustainable (mystical) self-care practice that works for you. And of course, she tells us all about her own cat master and how he inspired her life. We dive into some (Czech) February folk traditions which once again offer an opportunity for feasting, explore the fascinating history of St Valentine’s Day, and find out what the year of Fire Horse has in store for us according to the Chinese calendar. We will revisit our childhood hobbies and see why they are so good for us even today, we will rise from the ashed like Phoenix inspired by Ash Wednesday, and finally, it wouldn’t be Cat Coach Café without some wisdom from your Cat Coaches, and this time it’s Princ who stands up to the task, and who will invite you to be curious and explore the new things as well as the old. This episode includes:Interview with author Emma HowarthFebruary wisdom from your Cat Coach PrincCzech folk traditions: Masopust (Carniva), Fat Thursday, Shrove Tuesday, Ash WednesdayBrief history of St Valentine’s DayThe meaning of the Year of the Fire HorseEmma Howarth links:Emma Howarth WebsiteA Year of Mystical ThinkingFollow Emma Howarth on InstagramOther Links:Cat Coach DiariesSpotify PlaylistsThe Official Cat Coach Café PlaylistWinter Evenings Magic Playlist This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit monieforrs.substack.com

Welcome to the first episode of 2026 and to the beatiful month of January which offers us a unique opportunity to reset - gently, and delightfully. There is no reason to rush anywhere or to set any goals just yet, it’s time to rest, dream and notice the wonders of winter. And also… to look at life through the eyes of an alien cat with Carlie Sorosiak and her heartwarming book Leonard: My Life as a Cat. Though aimed at children, it is better than any self-help book you will ever read, and perfect to start your year with. We also discuss Carlie’s love for both writing and animals, her work as a volunteer at a cat shelter, how animals inspire her and some fun facts about cats you may not have known.All that is waiting for you inside the Cat Coach Café today, along with some New Year’s wisdom from your Cat Coach Apricot. I do apologize for my voice in this one as I've been fighting the flu since the end of the year, and so far, it seems to be winning! But I didn’t want to postpone the release of the episode as I felt that January needs that extra inspiration asap :) This episode includes:January self-care tips, including the science behind fairy lights and why they make us happy!New Year’s Wisdom from your Cat Coach ApricotInterview with author Carlie SorosiakCarlie Sorosiak links:Buy My Life as a Cat on Amazon UKBuy A World of Cats on Amazon UKAll other Carlie’s Books on Amazon UKCarlie Sorosiak Official WebsiteCarlie’s Instagram Other Links:Cat Coach Diaries - New Year, Same YouSpotify PlaylistsThe Official Cat Coach Café PlaylistWinter Evenings Magic Playlist This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit monieforrs.substack.com

Welcome to the Christmas Special of the Cat Coach Café! Where we gather with friends old and new, joined by your Cat Coaches, to share on the Christmas spirit and talk all things Christmas! CJ Fentiman, the author of The Cat with Three Passports and the The Zen of Cat, joins us to tell us all about Christmas in Japan, and her Christmas favorites, as will returning authors Alex Howard, Fiona Ferris, Lili Hayward, and the Yogi Witch, Bethany Ellison. We will also be joined by our upcoming guests, Carlie Sorosiak, author of My Life as a Cat, and Emma Howarth, author of A Year of Mystical Thinking. And I also invited the creator of the Cat Coach Café Podcast theme, my best friend and film composer, Ros Gilman to share his favorite Christmas things too.We’ll talk about the Winter Solstice, too, the one Christmas sweet that cannot be missing on any Christmas table in the Czech Republic - Vánočka, listen to some festive excerpts from books Alfie In the Snow by Rachel Wells, and Toby Jug by Denis O’Connor.And the Cat Coaches will tell you all about their Christmas favorites and include some well wishes for the new year, as will everyone else. So lots of goodness in store for you, and lots of festive cheer. Are you ready? Other linksCat Coach DiariesSpotify PlaylistsThe Official Cat Coach Café PlaylistWinter Evenings MagicPeaceful Christmas Instrumentals This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit monieforrs.substack.com

It’s time to prepare for Christmas! But also - to enjoy the time that leads up to it. In this episode we talk to Fiona Ferris, author of the lifestyle series of books about living a “chic” life, and an expert in simplifying things and brining joy to our everyday. Fiona shares many practical tips for stress-free December and Christmas, how Kiwis celebrate Christmas in sunny New Zealand, her favorite Christmas things and so much more! We dive into her self-publishing journey too, her love for cats and finally get inspired to create our “inspiration files” and live in tune with our inner child. We’ll talk all about the dark magic of December and the many protective rituals and traditions connected with the season, including some divination magic. I’ll tell you all about the origins of Czech Christmas cookies and of course, your Cat Coach Aragorn will share his own December wisdom.This episode includes:Important December days: Catherine’s Day, Andrew’s Day, Barbara’s Day, Lucia’s Day, Nicholas’ DayWeather Lore for Barbara’s Day (December 4)Interview with author Fiona Ferris December wisdom from your Cat Coach AragornJournaling tips for December - including a letter challenge and writing a letter to SantaFiona Ferris links:Fiona Ferris Website: How to Be ChicFiona Ferris SubstackBuy Fiona’s books on Amazon UKFiona Ferris on InstagramOther Links:Cat Coach DiariesFREE Printable Christmas Planner - THE ONE CHristmas PlannerMy Printable Christmas ChronicleCat Coach Café Season 1 December Episodes:* S01E04 Hopeful December & Planting Seeds of Magic with Sheri Fink* S01E05 Pre-Christmas Self-Care & Inside Rachel Rowlands’ CatpurrcinoCzech the RecipeSpotify PlaylistsThe Official Cat Coach Café PlaylistWinter Evenings MagicPeaceful Christmas InstrumentalsSubscribe to receive all future episodes straight to your inbox! This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit monieforrs.substack.com

In this episode we talk all about honoring our ancestors, the magic of the Celtic New Year and the thinning veil between our worlds and how we can use it for our self-growth. We embrace November’s feasting as well as the energy of rest and slowly start preparing for Christmas. With our guest, Lili Hayward, author of A Midwiner’s Tail and The Cat of Yule Cottage (also known as the best-selling writer of historical fiction Laura Madeleine) we delve into the magic of Cornwall, its folk tales, why cats are inseperable part of them, a sense of belonging to a place…. and so much more. So, sit down and relax, we’re about to start!This episode includes:HalloweenAll Saints DayAll Souls Day St Martin’s DayCzech weather lore for NovemberInterview with author Lili HaywardNovember wisdom from your Cat Coach AragornTips for embracing November’s energy of restChristmas planningLili Hayward’s Books:The Cat of Yule CottageA Midwinter’s TailHistorical fiction under Laura MadeleineThe Anthology Lili mentions - Of Enchantment, Enigma, and the InfiniteOther Links:Cat Coach DiariesCat Coach Café Season 1 November episodes: * Story-telling November & Bibliotherapy with Bijal Shah (includes St Martin’s Day)* Christmas Preparations & the Story of Elderly LolaCzech the Recipe - Martin’s Mini-Rolls RecipeSpotify PlaylistsThe Official Cat Coach Café PlaylistWinter Evenings Magic This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit monieforrs.substack.com

Subscribe to get notified about new episodes!Welcome back to the Cat Coach Café - and to the Season of the Witch! We have entered a magical season that invites us to connect to our inner wisdom, and our magic within. In today’s episode we will explore the autumn energies, the theme of letting go, invite in some magic, talk all things witchcraft and debunk some myths surrounding it, and of course talk about cats! Your Cat Coach Princ will share some October wisdom, and I will also offer some book tips and films tips for cosy October. In this episode we welcome a very special guest, Bethany Ellison, also known as the Yogi Witch, who will inspire you to explore your own magical practice and the witch within. She explains all about who a witch really is, both from historical and nowadays perspective, why witchcraft and yoga compliment each other so beautifully and why cats are forever connected with the witches. We will also touch upon the fascinating topic of how old fairytales influence our lives, and talk about the magical lands of Wales. So, sit down and relax, we’re about to start!This episode includes:October magical rituals & self-care tipsJournaling prompts on the theme of letting goInterview with Bethany Ellison, the Yogi WitchOctober wisdom from your Cat Coach PrincCosy book tips & film tipsThe Yogi Witch Links:The Wake the Witch ProgramThe Yogi Witch YouTube ChannelInstagramThe books Bethany recommends:Witch by Lisa ListerIntuWitchin by Mia MagikThe Little Book of Spells by Astrid CarvelOther Links:Cat Coach DiariesPawsitive Mind Club - October Journaling SessionA Letter to Robert Redford (+ Film Club Announcement)Cat Coach Café Halloween Episode (2024) with the Cat Coaches’ Origin StoryThe Cat Dragon by Samantha BirchYou've Got Mail - movie tipSpotify PlaylistsThe Official Cat Coach Café PlaylistOctober Instrumentals Playlist Autumn Mornings Instrumentals This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit monieforrs.substack.com

Subscribe now to not a miss an episode!Welcome back to the Cat Coach Café - we are official open for season 2! With all your favorite bits - seasonal tune-ins, Czech folk traditions, cosy conversations featuring cats, Cat Coach Diaries and the drink meditation to start with. Yes, it’s time to slow down once more, and from now on, we’ll do so every four weeks together, all year round. Today we welcome a very special guest, Alex Howard, the author of the Library Cat and the Ghost Cat, who might just make you want to jump on a plane to Edinburgh, but definitely to grab one of his books if you haven’t read them yet.So, sit down and relax, we’re about to start!This episode includes:September journaling promptsInterview with Alex HowardCat Coach Diaries: Making Life Less ComplicatedSeptember feasts and celebrations in Czech folk traditionTips for filling up our pantries for winter!Alex Howard Links:Buy the Library CatBuy the Ghost CatAlex Howard Official WebsiteInstagramTikTok Other Links:Krtek - the cartoon Alex mentionsPawsitive Mind Club - September Journaling SessionMore about the Pawsitive Mind ClubCat Coach Diaries - Making Life Less ComplicatedThe Official Cat Coach Café Playlist on Spotify This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit monieforrs.substack.com

Subscribe to not miss any future episodes!In our last episode of Season 1, we’ll tune to the powerful spring energies and we will take some bold actions towards our dreams. This is the time to make a plan for the year ahead and start acting upon it. As our energies turn from the inward to outward, we are called to create and show up in the world. We will also talk about all of Donna Bradley-Brown’s 30+ rescued animals, including cats, dogs, hens and a pig, as well as her horse Sia, the inspiration behind her Substack Life Is Beautiful, her writing and what it takes to become a veterinary nurse. As our last episode of season 1, this one is once more a little longer, but it is a treat and I hope you will enjoy it, cozied up with your cat(s) by your side!JOIN THE DISCOUNTED MEMBERSHIP HERE! - offer valid until March 24, 2025click the link for more details for your exclusive bonuses!This episode’s topics:Spring Equinox goal setting & year planningJournaling promptsInterview with writer, poet, veterinary nurse & animal lover Donna Bradley-BrownCat Coach Diaries: Catfidently You by Cat Coach Aragorn Finding balanceEaster originsLinks:Cat Coach Diaries Membership at the discounted price until March 24th!Donna Bradley-Brown’s Substack: Life Is BeautifulCat Coach Diaries - Catfidently YouThe Official Cat Coach Café Playlist on SpotifySpring Mornings Instrumentals Playlist on SpotifyCzech the Recipe Donna Bradley-Brown photo credit: Carolin Ixyz This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit monieforrs.substack.com

Today’s episode is a treat! Together with our today’s guest author CJ Fentiman, we immerse ourselves in Japanese culture, slow down, find our ikigai, learn all about ichigo ichie AND the many ways cats are celebrated and roothed in Japanese tradition. Apart from that, we’ll tune in to the season and slowly start preparing for the arrival of spring, welcoming in any necessary endings, so we can begin again. We will declutter our minds as well as our spaces, forgive, pray and embrace Lent in a whole new way - whether you are religious or not. And finally, your Cat Coach Princ will share step by step guide to facing our fears. This episode’s topics:Easing ourselves into springInterview with author CJ Fentiman (Carla Francis)Cat Coach Diaries: A Guide to Facing Your FearsAsh Wednesday & Fasting Season (Lent): time to declutter and fogive Links:The Cat with Three Passports by CJ FentimanThe Zen of Cat by Carla Francis (CJ Fentiman)Dr David Hamilton - Official WebsiteCat Coach Diaries - A Guide to Facing Your FearsThe Official Cat Coach Café Playlist on SpotifySpring Mornings Instrumentals Playlist on Spotify This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit monieforrs.substack.com

Subscribe to not miss any new episodes!Today’s episode is inspired by love! It’s time to create the conditions for the new seeds to grow and that’s why the second half of February is dedicated to self-love, so we too can grow once spring arrives. We also talk about new ways to approach Valentine’s Day no matter your relationship status and welcome our special guest, Dr David Hamilton. Together we discuss all the incredible health benefits of kindness, what is ‘kindfulness’ and why mindfulness may not be enough, and how nature rewards us for being kind. We will also talk about the incredible bond between animals and humans and the two naughty cats David grew up with! And of course, your Cat Coach Aragorn shares some of his wisdom on how to show love every day. This episode includes:February self-love tipsCat Coach Diaries: How to Show Love Every DayValentine’s Day - origins, and tips to celebrate in a meaningful wayInterview with Dr David HamiltonSt Matthew’s Day & St Matthew’s Doughnuts‘Tell a Fairy Tale Day’ inspired activitiesLinks:The Joy of Actually Giving a F*ck by Dr David Hamilton I Heart Me by Dr David HamiltonDr David Hamilton - Official WebsiteCat Coach DiariesCzech the Recipe: Traditional Czech DoughnutsThe Official Cat Coach Café Playlist on Spotify This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit monieforrs.substack.com

Subscribe now to not miss any episodes of Cat Coach Café!February is a time for envisioning, gaining clarity and planting those seeds of a successful year ahead - so we can begin the necessary growth as we come out of our hibernation in spring. Leave your fears behind and get inspired by a cat who went from an extremely anxious cat living in a basemenet to a true adventurer who visited over 13 countries! Helen Vincent is here this week to share the transformative story of her cat Bao Zi which will inspire you too step out of your comfort zone this year. Because is she can, you can too! This episode includes:February Journaling prompts & wellbeing tipsInterview with Helen Vincent of @ bestadventurecat on InstagramCat Coach Diaries: Your Already Are All You Want to BeHromnice / Imbolc / Candlemass traditionsSurprising tea ritual! More about Bao Zi and Helene Vincent: https://www.instagram.com/bestadventurecat/FREE Adventure Cat Training resourcesFebruary journaling prompts: What have you learned this past season? About yourself or the season as such?What would you like to leave behind in winter? And what would you like to see grow in spring? What lights you up? What dreams are you ready to dust off and finally make reality?How can you be your most authentic self as you prepare to step out of your hibernation? What makes you you?Other links:catcoachdiaries.substack.cominstagram.com/monieforrsinstagram.com/catcoachdiaries This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit monieforrs.substack.com

We are starting the year off in a very gentle way. January is all about rest and slowly letting the vision for the year emerge. Let go of any New Year’s resolutions pressure and do what you were meant to do - the same thing nature does at this time of year, which is rest. So grab a hot drink, cosy up and listen to some winter wellbeing tips and to my conversation with James Norbury, author of the most comforting books there are.This episode includes:Tips to set intention for the year ahead - the right way!Cat Coach Diaries: New Year, Same YouMindfulness practice for winter daysInterview with James NorburyLinks:catcoachdiaries.substack.comwww.jamesnorbury.comSwansea Cats & Kittens (the charity James Norbury works with)Winter Evenings Magic PlaylistSoothing Mornings | Meditation & Yoga Playlist This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit monieforrs.substack.com

Today’s episode is a little longer than we’re used to, but that’s only because there is so much goodness in store for you. It is a “special” after all, and our little celebration to end the year together as the Cat Coach Café will close until January 10.Come and join in on some Winter Solstice inspired rituals and get inspired by Czech Christmas. Listen to our guests, future and past, to share their favorite Christmas memories, traditions and the ways they celebrate with their cats as well as some inspiring words to start the new year with.Today’s episode includes: Winter Solstice Ritual4th Advent Candle - Journal promptCzech Christmas Day and a special conversation with my sister!Cat Coach Diaries: Aragorn’s Tips for Wintering and Joyful ChristmasRead outs from: A Midwinter’s Tail by Lili Hayward, The Light In The Dark: A Winter Journal by Horatio ClareGuests: Sheri Fink, Niky of Lola and Her Boys, Bijal’s Substack, Rachel Rowlands, Helene of The Adventure Cat - Bao Zi, James NorburyYou can easily make the mentioned candles in a halved walnut shelf yourself - but if you wonder what they actually look like, same as the star within the halved apple, here are some pictures for you: https://aranys.cz/tipy/176_vanocni-tradice This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit monieforrs.substack.com

In today’s episode we explore ways to give ourselves some love in the last week leading up to Christmas. I will share tips for some free online resources to help you slow down and care for yourself, as well as share a little bit of history of gift giving and the role books played in it. Finally, we will sit down with author Rachel Rowlands to talk about her beautiful new book Snowed in at the Cat Café. This episode includes: Self-care tips & resourcesCat Coach Diaries: Princ’s Self-Love MessageBrief history of gift giving and books as giftsFree Book Guide for Cat LoversInterview with author Rachel RowlandsThe 3rd Advent CandleVanilla Crescents recipe Links:Cat Coach Diaries: catcoachdiaries.substack.comFREE Cat Lover’s Book Guide (includes Amazon links & descriptions)12 Days of Witchmas on Yogi Witch YouTube ChannelPamela Reif’s Christmas Dance Workouts:(sorted by how much I like each - starting with the best one, in my opinion ;)Christmas Dance 2023Christmas Dance 2020Train vs Dance Christmas Dance 2021Christmas Dance 2022Christmas Dance 2021Christmas Dance 2024Family Christmas Dance 202021 Days of Kindfulness with David R HamiltonBeth Kempton’s Deep Journaling - Christmas edition (on her Instagram)Rachel Rowlands:WebsiteInstagramSubstackBuy Snowed it at the Cat Café This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit monieforrs.substack.com

In this week’s episode, we go back to the roots of some Christmas traditions to re-ignite the magic of the season no matter how we feel about Christmas this year. We bring hope and peace to the season and plant seeds for a magical future while chatting to this week’s guest, author and inspirational speaker, Sheri Fink, who introduces her latest chidlren’s book Magenta. Cat Coach Diaries:catcoachdiaries.substack.comIn today’s episode we cover the tradition of: AdventAdvent wreath and the advent candlesHistory of Christmas MarketsHistory of Advent CalendarsOrigins of Christmas cookiesSt Nicholas DaySelf-care activities: Journaling for HopeWriting a letter to SantaBringing peace to our livesInterview: Sheri Fink is an inspirational speaker, #1 best-selling author, and president of Whimsical World, an empowering brand with a mission to inspire, delight, and educate children of all ages while planting seeds of self-esteem and high achievement. She is best known for her beloved children's book series of social-emotional learning books including The Little Rose, The Little Unicorn, The Little Monster, and more. Sheri loves to write (seventeen award-winning books so far!) and lives a whimsical life in Southern California. Discover more about Sheri and her books at SheriFink.comBuy Magenta: https://www.whimsical-world.com/products/magentaBuy more of Sheri’s books: https://whimsicalworldbooks.com/Follow Sheri on social media: https://www.facebook.com/SheriFinkFanInstagram, Threads, & Twitter: @ Sheri_Fink This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit monieforrs.substack.com

Welcome back to the Cat Coach Café! This episode is all about November well-being, gratitude and slowly preparing for the Advent time, as well as appreciating senior cats as we welcome Niki, the owner of 'Lola and the Boys' Instagram account, inside the Cat Coach Café.Cat Coach Diaries:catcoachdiaries.substack.comGet your FREE Christmas Planner: https://payhip.com/b/MxuRFFollow Lola and Her Boys:instagram.com/lady.lola.and.her.boysLulu’s Rescue: lulusfriends.orginstagram.com/lulusfriendsrescueWinter Evening Magic Spotify Playlisthttps://open.spotify.com/playlist/0M5eZh1QaTLSZGpJEKe82J?si=yrM2FU51SSmjfsotyWRmMg This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit monieforrs.substack.com

November is time of stories and thus the perfect time to chat to Bijal Shah, the author of Bibliotherapy - The Healing Power of Reading. Get notified about new episodes! Subscribe for free and support my work.Cat Coach Diaries:catcoachdiaries.substack.comBijal Shahhttps://www.instagram.com/booktherapy_by_bijal/All Bibliotherapy links: https://linktr.ee/booktherapy_by_bijalCat Coach Café Playlist on SpotifyMartin’s Mini-Rolls Recipe: czechtherecipe . substack . comInstagram:https://www.instagram.com/monieforrs/https://www.instagram.com/catcoachdiaries/ This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit monieforrs.substack.com

Get notified about new episodes! Subscribe for free and support my work.Welcome to the first episode of the Cat Coach Café podcast! Me and my Cat Coaches are delighted to have you. Let’s together tune into the season, slow down and let me share the story of how the Cat Coaches came into my life. Cat Coach Diaries: catcoachdiaries.substack.comCozy October playlist on Spotify: Cat Coach Café Playlist: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/monieforrs/https://www.instagram.com/catcoachdiaries/Langoše recipe: This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit monieforrs.substack.com