Cat Talk Radio

Most cat guardians know their cat loves to hunt—but few realize why. In this episode of Cat Talk Radio, Molly DeVoss explores the fascinating brain chemistry behind feline behavior and explains how neurotransmitters like dopamine, endorphins, serotonin, and oxytocin influence your cat's motivation, satisfaction, emotional balance, and relationships.
Discover why the hunting sequence is about much more than food, how indoor cats can become frustrated when they don't have opportunities to complete this instinctive behavior, and why simply "wearing your cat out" isn't the same as leaving them fulfilled.
You'll also learn practical ways to enrich your cat's daily life through interactive play, food puzzles, environmental enrichment, and positive social interactions that help support both their physical and emotional well-being.
If you've ever wondered why your cat gets the zoomies, attacks your ankles, proudly carries toy mice through the house, or seems bored despite having everything they need, this episode will help you see those behaviors through an entirely new lens.
Understanding your cat's brain may be the key to raising a happier, calmer, and more satisfied feline companion.

What if the behavior you're trying to stop isn't actually the problem?
In this episode, Molly DeVoss introduces a brand-new way of thinking about feline behavior with Triggerology™—the study of what triggers a cat's emotional and behavioral responses.
You'll discover why behavior never happens "out of nowhere," how cats develop both positive and negative emotional associations, and why finding the trigger is often the key to solving behavior problems. From redirected aggression and litter box issues to fear, affection, and even the famous midnight zoomies, every behavior starts somewhere.
You'll learn:
What a behavioral trigger really is
Why behavior is communication—not defiance
The five categories of feline triggers
How trigger stacking pushes cats over threshold
Why punishment often strengthens unwanted behaviors
How desensitization and counterconditioning change emotional responses
How to become a "Triggerologist" and better understand your own cat
If you've ever wondered "Why did my cat do that?" this episode will completely change how you see feline behavior.

Most people assume that a quiet cat is a happy cat—but is that really true?
In this episode of Cat Talk Radio, Molly DeVoss explores one of the most overlooked welfare issues affecting indoor cats: understimulation. Learn why boredom is about much more than having enough toys, how cats are biologically programmed to hunt, solve problems, and make decisions, and why meeting a cat's physical needs isn't always enough to meet their behavioral needs.
Molly explains the difference between an understimulated cat and a shut-down cat, why excessive sleeping isn't always a sign of contentment, and how simple daily enrichment can dramatically improve confidence, reduce behavior problems, and create a happier, healthier feline companion.
Whether you live with one indoor cat or work in a shelter environment, this episode will help you see enrichment through an entirely new lens—not as entertainment, but as an essential part of feline welfare.

Have you ever been petting your cat when they suddenly bite your hand? Or watched them go from calm to explosive in what seemed like an instant? Contrary to popular belief, cats aren't unpredictable—they're communicating.
In this episode of Cat Talk Radio, Molly DeVoss explains what overstimulation really is and why it's much more than "petting aggression." Learn what happens inside a cat's nervous system when sensory, emotional, social, or environmental input becomes too much to process, why aggression is almost always a last resort, and how to recognize the subtle warning signs before a cat reaches their breaking point.
You'll also discover the six types of overstimulation, why pain lowers a cat's tolerance, how the "stress bucket" influences behavior, and why successful behavior modification depends on working below a cat's threshold—not pushing past it.
Whether you're a cat owner, foster, shelter volunteer, veterinary professional, or behavior enthusiast, this episode will change the way you see feline behavior and help you build a stronger, more trusting relationship with your cat.

Did your cat stop jumping onto the bed? Are they sleeping more, grooming less, or suddenly avoiding the litter box? Many cat owners assume these are normal signs of aging—but they may actually be signs of chronic pain.
In this episode of Cat Talk Radio, Molly DeVoss explores feline arthritis, one of the most common—and most overlooked—medical conditions affecting cats. Learn why approximately 60% of cats over six years old and nearly 90% of cats over twelve have arthritis, why cats are so good at hiding pain, and how discomfort can lead to behavior changes like aggression, litter box avoidance, reduced activity, and withdrawal.
You'll also learn:
• The most common joints affected by arthritis
• Why declawed cats often develop arthritis and bone spurs earlier
• How arthritis develops from years of normal feline activity
• Treatment options available through your veterinarian
• Simple home modifications that can make a big difference
• Nutritional support, including Omega-3 fatty acids and Buddy Biotics Joints + Hips for proactive joint health
Your cat can't tell you they're hurting—but their behavior might be saying it loud and clear.