Cat Coach Café

Monie Forrs
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Your monthly dose of cosiness - a podcast that combines love for books and cats with seasonal wellbeing. Your purrfect place to slow down and cosy up! monieforrs.substack.com

  1. FEB 6

    S02E07: Preparing for a Year of Mystical Thinking with Emma Howarth

    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 Howarth February wisdom from your Cat Coach Princ Czech folk traditions: Masopust (Carniva), Fat Thursday, Shrove Tuesday, Ash Wednesday Brief history of St Valentine’s Day The meaning of the Year of the Fire Horse Emma Howarth links: Emma Howarth Website A Year of Mystical Thinking Follow Emma Howarth on Instagram Other Links: Cat Coach Diaries Spotify Playlists The Official Cat Coach Café Playlist Winter 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

    1h 20m

  2. JAN 9

    S02E06: Gentle January, Wintering & Life as a Cat with Carlie Sorosiak

    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 Apricot Interview with author Carlie Sorosiak Carlie Sorosiak links: Buy My Life as a Cat on Amazon UK Buy A World of Cats on Amazon UK All other Carlie’s Books on Amazon UK Carlie Sorosiak Official Website Carlie’s Instagram Other Links: Cat Coach Diaries - New Year, Same You Spotify Playlists The Official Cat Coach Café Playlist Winter 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

    1h 14m

  3. 12/19/2025

    S02E05 Christmases Around the World with Friends and the Cats

    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 links Cat Coach Diaries Spotify Playlists The Official Cat Coach Café Playlist Winter Evenings Magic Peaceful 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

    1h 20m

  4. 11/28/2025

    S02E04 Preparing Chic Christmas with Fiona Ferris & the Magic of December

    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’ Day Weather Lore for Barbara’s Day (December 4) Interview with author Fiona Ferris December wisdom from your Cat Coach Aragorn Journaling tips for December - including a letter challenge and writing a letter to Santa Fiona Ferris links: Fiona Ferris Website: How to Be Chic Fiona Ferris Substack Buy Fiona’s books on Amazon UK Fiona Ferris on Instagram Other Links: Cat Coach Diaries FREE Printable Christmas Planner - THE ONE CHristmas Planner My Printable Christmas Chronicle Cat Coach Café Season 1 December Episodes: * S01E04 Hopeful December & Planting Seeds of Magic with Sheri Fink * S01E05 Pre-Christmas Self-Care & Inside Rachel Rowlands’ Catpurrcino Czech the Recipe Spotify Playlists The Official Cat Coach Café Playlist Winter Evenings Magic Peaceful Christmas Instrumentals Subscribe 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

    1h 28m

  5. 10/31/2025

    S02E03 Entering the Dark Season with Lili Hayward, Magical Tails & Cornish Folklore

    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: Halloween All Saints Day All Souls Day St Martin’s Day Czech weather lore for November Interview with author Lili Hayward November wisdom from your Cat Coach Aragorn Tips for embracing November’s energy of rest Christmas planning Lili Hayward’s Books: The Cat of Yule Cottage A Midwinter’s Tail Historical fiction under Laura Madeleine The Anthology Lili mentions - Of Enchantment, Enigma, and the Infinite Other Links: Cat Coach Diaries Cat Coach Café Season 1 November episodes: * Story-telling November & Bibliotherapy with Bijal Shah (includes St Martin’s Day) * Christmas Preparations & the Story of Elderly Lola Czech the Recipe - Martin’s Mini-Rolls Recipe Spotify Playlists The Official Cat Coach Café Playlist Winter 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

    1h 19m

  6. 10/03/2025

    S02E02 The Season of the Witch with Bethany Ellison, The Yogi Witch

    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 tips Journaling prompts on the theme of letting go Interview with Bethany Ellison, the Yogi Witch October wisdom from your Cat Coach Princ Cosy book tips & film tips The Yogi Witch Links: The Wake the Witch Program The Yogi Witch YouTube Channel Instagram The books Bethany recommends: Witch by Lisa Lister IntuWitchin by Mia Magik The Little Book of Spells by Astrid Carvel Other Links: Cat Coach Diaries Pawsitive Mind Club - October Journaling Session A Letter to Robert Redford (+ Film Club Announcement) Cat Coach Café Halloween Episode (2024) with the Cat Coaches’ Origin Story The Cat Dragon by Samantha Birch You've Got Mail - movie tip Spotify Playlists The Official Cat Coach Café Playlist October 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

    1h 30m

  7. 09/05/2025

    S02E01 Cats of Edinburgh with Alex Howard & the Start of the Cosy Season

    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 prompts Interview with Alex HowardCat Coach Diaries: Making Life Less Complicated September feasts and celebrations in Czech folk tradition Tips for filling up our pantries for winter! Alex Howard Links: Buy the Library Cat Buy the Ghost Cat Alex Howard Official Website Instagram TikTok Other Links: Krtek - the cartoon Alex mentions Pawsitive Mind Club - September Journaling Session More about the Pawsitive Mind Club Cat Coach Diaries - Making Life Less Complicated The 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

    1h 24m

  8. 03/14/2025

    S01E11 Spring Dreaming & Second Chances with Donna Bradley-Brown

    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 planning Journaling prompts Interview with writer, poet, veterinary nurse & animal lover Donna Bradley-BrownCat Coach Diaries: Catfidently You by Cat Coach Aragorn Finding balance Easter origins Links:Cat Coach Diaries Membership at the discounted price until March 24th! Donna Bradley-Brown’s Substack: Life Is Beautiful Cat Coach Diaries - Catfidently You The Official Cat Coach Café Playlist on Spotify Spring Mornings Instrumentals Playlist on Spotify Czech 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

    1h 17m
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Your monthly dose of cosiness - a podcast that combines love for books and cats with seasonal wellbeing. Your purrfect place to slow down and cosy up! monieforrs.substack.com

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  • Creator
    Monie Forrs
  • Years Active
    2024 - 2026
  • Episodes
    18
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Monie Forrs
  • Show Website
    Cat Coach Café