Episodes

Send us a text Holy frijoles, Wonder Woman! We have made it to December 29th, 2023. Does anyone else feel like this year has taken forever? Just me? Doubt it. But time is fluid, and the year, according to the Gregorian calendar (which has been in use since 1582 and maybe needs a revamp?) is wrapping up. Don't forget that the year in review that you see on the internet is a highlight reel. If this year was just hard AF and you made it through, that is also a highlight. Don't forget that, even if...

Send us a text It's another episode from the couch! Kat is almost back to her baseline and is feeling reflective. It's okay to be both sad and happy during the holidays; it's okay that they might be different this year; it's okay that you don't have the spoons to celebrate.

Send us a text Greetings from The Couch. I’m down with the flu, but I definitely not out. The cats haven’t eaten me yet, either , so there’s that.

Send us a text It’s mini episode #2! Join Kat, live from her couch. That’s it. And wash your hands. Obvs.

Send us a text In this short and sweet episode, Kat talks about what 500 downloads (yay!) means to her, Lilly won't leave the recording space alone, and Kat wants you to leave a voice memo on the website!

Send us a text In this episode, Kat talks about space. Not, like, the outer kind, but yours. The space(s) where you feel comfortable and what makes them that way. Kat reveals that she, too, is a collector of journals and is putting out a poll to see how many blank ones you have. Lilly's head bumps make multiple appearances (sorry not sorry), and Kat decides that humans are judgy.

Send us a text It's the best time of the year...that doesn't involve snow: it's Fall, y'all! In this episode, Kat, Nala, and Lilly talk about Kat's favorite parts of fall, sportsball, and the struggles of cat-mom life. In case you weren't aware, the struggle is real. Hear Nala express her autumnal opinions, and get some healing purrs from Lilly, all without leaving your house.

Send us a text In this episode, Kat gets reflective about the people, relationships, and groups in her life right now, and the ones that have changed. What are your communities? Do you have those groups? Do you have cats who like to help whilst simultaneously being loud and obnoxious? This episode is for you! Text your friends. Like someone’s FB post. Call your Grandma.

Send us a text It's Kat's birthday! In this episode, Kat talks about the ways in which birthdays and anniversaries have become reflection points, Choose Your Own Adventure books, and whether she would go back in time and change any of the decisions she's made. On top of all that, two cameos by Lilly. ofKTb7leUUrx29WgmcCM

Send us a text CW: grief In this week's episode, Kat is talking about grief. There are so many different kinds of grief, but in this episode, Kat is reflecting on what would have been her sixth wedding anniversary, and the grief (and joy?) that goes along with it.

Send us a text This is not an ad. Seriously. I just really love my Litter Robots. In this episode, Kat proselytizes on the mechanical masterpiece that is the Litter Robot. Did you know that the Litter Robot played an important role in her divorce story? Well, it did. Most importantly, she talks about how it not only benefits her clowder of floofs, but also how it benefits and supports her mental health. Have a suggestion for Robot #2's name? Share it in the comments or submit it through the we...

Send us a text Trigger Warning: Abuse In this episode, Kat talks with Evelyn Garcia, professionally known by their stage name, Xavier Calienté Coxxx,despite some technical issues. Evelyn talks about her drag journey, meeting royalty, and the differences between her and Xavier. Lilly and Lucy decided to help out with recording.

Send us a text Congratulations, graduates! On this week's episode, Kat is talking about beavers, crowd anxiety, and why having alternative coping skills is a good idea. Lilly and Aylah both make appearances, and if you listen closely, you might hear Nala in the background.

Send us a text After trying - unsuccessfully - to record a new episode, Kat decided to give you a peek into living - and recording - whilst inhabiting the same space as four cats. Nala, Lilly, and Aylah make appearances.

Send us a text Kat checks in about what's new: stuff, things, couches, new episodes. Woo.

Send us a text In this episode, Kat and her first (human) guest, Jenesa, talk about the Rose City Yarn Crawl, traffic pattern improvements, and how crocheting impacted Jenesa during Covid. They also discuss the importance of finding your humans and surrounding yourself with people who support you.

Send us a text In this episode, Kat talks about the importance of boundaries and choosing yourself. She shares her own experiences with setting boundaries, and how it has helped her to protect her time and energy. She also discusses the importance of saying no to things that we don't want to do, and how it can help us to live a more fulfilling life.

Send us a text In this episode, Kat talks about 13 things that women couldn't do not that long ago. She shares her own experiences with sexism, and how she has learned to overcome it. She also discusses the importance of fighting for equality, and how we can all make a difference. https://www.bustle.com/p/13-simple-things-women-couldnt-do-50-years-ago-in-the-us-66601

Send us a text In this episode, Kat talks about the things that bring her joy, namely snow and the Rose City Yarn Crawl. She also talks about her cats, Aylah and Lilly, and how they've helped her through some tough times. Rose City Yarn Crawl: https://www.rosecityyarncrawl.com/ Virtual Passport: https://www.rosecityyarncrawl.com/online-passport-entry

Send us a text The title lies: we are all multi-faceted and what fills my cup, doesn't necessarily fill yours. In this episode, Kat talks about the importance of accepting ourselves for who we are, even if we are multifaceted and complex. She also talks about the challenges of living in a world that often expects us to fit into a single box. Hear all those weird humms and bumps? Aylah decided to be helpful and wanted to make sure you all know she was working hard to keep Kat on topic. Cats, ma...

Send us a text It really is. In this episode, Kat talks about the challenges of being a podcaster, and how she has learned to deal with them. She also talks about the importance of being vulnerable and sharing your story, even when it's difficult, and how January felt like the longest year ever. Looking for therapist resources? https://www.oregon.gov/oha/hsd/amh/pages/get-help.aspx Lines for Life https://www.linesforlife.org/get-help-now/ 988 - Call or text to get help now https://www.mhana...

Send us a text No, silly, not that kind! In this episode, Kat talks about the importance of finishing what you start, even when it's hard. She also talks about the challenges of perfectionism, and how it can hold us back from achieving our goals. "What's the last thing you finished?"

Send us a text Everyone should have a hobby that brings them joy. Since Kat has one, she's going to talk to you about it. In this episode, Kat talks about her knitting journey, what "yummy yarn" means, and talks about some of her favorite yarn-related things. Bumblebirch: https://www.instagram.com/bumblebirch/ Knitted Wit: https://www.instagram.com/knittedwit/ Miss Purl: https://www.facebook.com/MissPurlMakes Rose City Yarn Crawl: https://www.rosecityyarncrawl.com/ Yarnia: https://www.custo...

Send us a text In this episode, Kat talks about her anxiety and how she deals with it. She also talks about the importance of finding your people, and how having a strong support system can help you to cope with anxiety. Music by Music_For_Videos from Pixabay