Episode 18: "The Words We Use Shape How Others Feel About Themselves"

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: 0:11

"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 something super important—because it’s about the power of our words. Our lesson today? The words we use shape how others feel about themselves. That means the things we say—whether they’re kind, encouraging, or even a little careless—can make someone feel amazing… or really, really small. And guess what? I had to learn this lesson the hard way… with my best friend, Brooklyn.""It all started one afternoon when Brooklyn, my bouncy Lab sister, was trying to jump over a log in the backyard. She ran up, wiggled her big paws, and leaped! But she didn’t make it all the way over. Instead, she kind of… well… belly-flopped right onto the log. I couldn’t help it—I started laughing.‘Brooklyn! That was the silliest jump I’ve ever seen!’ Teddy, my German Shepherd buddy, chuckled too.‘Yeah, maybe jumping isn’t your thing, Brooklyn.’ Brooklyn wagged her tail, but it was slower than usual.‘Yeah… I guess I’m just not good at jumping.’ At the time, I didn’t think much of it. We were just joking, right? But later that day, I saw Brooklyn lying under the porch, looking really down. I padded over to her.‘Hey, Brooklyn! Wanna play fetch?’ She sighed.‘Nah… I don’t feel like it.’ I tilted my head.‘But you love fetch!’ She flicked her ears.‘I dunno, Monkey. Maybe I’m just not that good at things.’ That’s when my whiskers drooped. Oh no… was she feeling this way because of what I said earlier? I had laughed one time, but that one moment stuck in her mind. And now? She wasn’t just thinking about the jump—she was questioning if she was good at anything. That’s when I really learned—words don’t just disappear after we say them. They stick. And they shape how people feel about themselves.""So, what did I do? I sat beside Brooklyn and said,‘Hey, Brooklyn… remember when I laughed at your jump earlier?’ She nodded.‘Yeah.’ I took a deep breath.‘I think I messed up. I didn’t mean to make you feel bad. You’re great at so many things! Like running, sniffing out hidden treats, and being the best at cuddles. I shouldn’t have made fun of you—I should have cheered you on.’ Brooklyn’s tail wagged just a little.‘You really think I’m good at those things?’ I nodded.‘I know you are.’ And just like that, her ears perked up. She stretched her paws and said,‘Okay… maybe I do feel like playing fetch now.’ And that’s when I really understood—our words can lift people up or pull them down. And the choice is ours." What We Learned Today🔹Words can build people up or tear them down—so choose them wisely.🔹A small joke to you might not feel small to someone else.🔹If you realize your words hurt someone, don’t be afraid to apologize and lift them back up.🔹The best words to say? Encouraging ones—ones that make people believe in themselves!"So, here’s my challenge for YOU today: Use your words to make someone feel good about themselves!✅Give a friend a genuine compliment.✅Encourage someone who’s struggling.✅And if you think your words might have hurt someone, make it right. Thanks for tuning in to The Monkey the Cat Podcast! Don’t forget to subscribe, share, and most importantly—use your words to build others up, because what you say matters. Until next time, my pawsome pals—speak kindly, lift others up, and make the world brighter with your words! Bye for now!"