🐾 What This Episode Is About

In this heart-centered, eye-opening episode of The Golden Whiskers podcast, I’m joined by Melissa Sherman, a holistic pet health coach, animal communicator, and the founder of Calming Creek. Together, we explore how to move beyond the basics and truly tune in to your cat’s emotional and energetic world.

Melissa shares the journey that started it all—her cat Jolie’s battle with hyperthyroidism—and how it opened her eyes to the power of curiosity, intuition, and holistic care. We also talk about how our own stress can affect our cats, and what we can do about it. Spoiler: it starts with slowing down. 🧘‍♀️🐈

💡 In This Episode, You'll Learn:

✅ What “unwanted behaviors” like peeing outside the litter box are really trying to tell you✅ How your cat may be mirroring your stress or grief—and how to help both of you✅ Easy ways to start meditating with your cat (even if you’ve never meditated before!)✅ Melissa’s go-to holistic strategies to support mind, body, and spirit✅ What’s in Melissa’s cat bowls—and why she adds powdered medicinal mushrooms 😮🍄✅ Life on her farm with cats, goats, pigs, chickens, and dogs—and how they all get along

📘 Melissa’s Recommendations for Cat Owners

Here are a few of Melissa’s favorite tips for becoming a more conscious cat parent:

🧘 Start with a 5-minute meditation with your cat—just breathe and observe📓 Journal your cat’s behaviors or moods—notice the patterns!🥩 Feed a species-appropriate diet (ditch the dry kibble and explore home-cooked or raw if possible)🎯 Look inward when your cat acts out—your energy may be the clue🐾 Spend intentional time with your cat—play, snuggle, connect🎶 Try sound healing (or even Cat TV with birdsong!) for calming vibes🌿 Explore herbs or natural remedies—with the guidance of a holistic pro

🌐 Learn More About Melissa Sherman & Calming Creek

📍 Website: CalmingCreek.com📸 Instagram: @calmingcreekhealing📬 Substack: Calming Creek on Substack🧘‍♀️ The Conscious Cat Parent: A live, 4-week experience to help you create a more grounded, holistic home for your cat—and yourself.

🐱 Final Thought

If you’ve ever looked at your cat and thought, What are you trying to tell me?—this episode is for you. Melissa reminds us that our cats are always communicating... we just have to learn how to listen. 💛

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