Episode 17: "People Appreciate Those Who Make Them Feel Heard"

Join Monkey the Talking Cat and his hilarious, lovable friends—Brooklyn the playful Lab, Teddy the wise German Shepherd, and Olivff the shy feline—as they embark on exciting adventures that teach valuable life lessons for kids and families alike!

From discovering the magic of kind words to solving tricky problems with teamwork, Monkey shares lessons about friendship, communication, resilience, and having fun along the way. 🐱💬✨

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Transcript

Tyler: 0:12

"Hey there, my fur-tastic friends! Welcome back to The Monkey the Cat Podcast! I’m Monkey, your favorite talking cat, and today’s lesson is all about something SUPER important—making people feel heard. Our lesson today? People appreciate those who make them feel heard. Have you ever talked to someone and felt like they weren’t really listening? Maybe they nodded but were looking at their phone? Or maybe they interrupted before you could finish? It doesn’t feel great, right? Well, guess what? There was a time when I wasn’t the best listener… and it almost cost me a friendship. Let me tell you what happened.""It all started on a Saturday morning when I was in the kitchen, watching my mom go through a giant pile of papers. You see, my mom is an accountant, and every weekend, she organizes numbers and receipts, trying to make everything add up perfectly. I stretched on the counter and meowed,‘Hey, Mom, wanna hear about the funny dream I had last night?’ Mom smiled.‘Of course, Monkey! Tell me all about it.’ So I launched into my story.‘Okay, so in my dream, I was chasing a GIANT cheese wheel down the street, but then the cheese turned into a balloon and started floating away, and then—’ Right then, I noticed something. Mom was nodding, but she was still looking at her papers. I flicked my tail.‘Mom… are you really listening?’ She sighed.‘Oh, Monkey, I am, but I’m also trying to finish this report. Can you tell me after dinner when I can give you my full attention?’ I tilted my head.‘Wait… so you want to hear my story, but you just need the right time?’ Mom smiled.‘Exactly. Because when someone is talking, I want to make sure I can really listen, not just pretend to.’ And THAT made me think. Have I ever done that to my friends? Spoiler alert: Yes. Yes, I had.""Later that day, I found my sister Olivff sitting by the window, looking a little sad. I plopped down next to her.‘Hey, Olivff. What’s up?’ She sighed.‘Oh… nothing.’ Now, in the past, I might’ve said,‘Okay, cool!’ and walked away. But this time, I remembered what Mom said. So instead, I asked,‘Are you sure? I want to listen if you feel like talking.’ Olivff hesitated, then flicked her tail.‘Well… I saw some birds flying south today, and it made me feel kind of lonely. Like… everything is changing, and I don’t know why.’ Whoa. I wasn’t expecting that. But instead of rushing to fix it, I just sat with her. I nodded. I let her talk. And you know what? After a while, Olivff looked up and whispered,‘Thanks for listening, Monkey. I feel better now.’ And that’s when I really learned the lesson—people don’t always need you to fix things. Sometimes, they just need to know you’re really listening." What We Learned Today🔹People appreciate when you listen—not just hear, but really listen.🔹If you’re busy, it’s okay to ask for a better time to talk—just make sure you follow through!🔹Sometimes, the best thing you can say is… nothing at all. Just be there.🔹Making people feel heard helps build trust, friendships, and even stronger families."So, here’s my challenge for YOU today: Be the kind of person who makes others feel heard!✅When someone is talking, put away distractions and give them your full attention.✅If you don’t have time to listen, tell them when you can.✅And most importantly—let people know their words matter. Thanks for tuning in to The Monkey the Cat Podcast! Don’t forget to subscribe, share, and most importantly—listen with your heart, not just your ears. Until next time, my pawsome pals—keep listening, keep caring, and keep making the world a kinder place! Bye for now!"