"Every Problem Has at Least One Solution" Episode 43

"Hey there, my fur-tastic friends! 🐾 Welcome back to The Monkey the Cat Podcast! I’m Monkey, your favorite talking cat, and today’s episode is here to remind you of something very important—something to remember when you feel stuck, frustrated, or ready to give up.

Our lesson today? Every problem has at least one solution.

That means no matter how tricky, tangled, or totally bananas a problem might seem, there’s always a way forward. You might have to think creatively, ask for help, or try a few different ideas—but a solution is out there. And I discovered that while trying to rescue… a squeaky toy from the top of the fridge."

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Transcript

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"Hey there, my fur-tastic friends! Welcome back to The Monkey the Cat Podcast! I’m Monkey, your favorite talking cat, and today’s episode is here to remind you of something very important—something to remember when you feel stuck, frustrated, or ready to give up. Our lesson today? Every problem has at least one solution. That means no matter how tricky, tangled, or totally bananas a problem might seem, there’s always a way forward. You might have to think creatively, ask for help, or try a few different ideas—but a solution is out there. And I discovered that while trying to rescue… a squeaky toy from the top of the fridge.""It all started when Teddy’s favorite squeaky ball bounced off the hallway wall and—boink!—landed right on top of the fridge. Brooklyn tried jumping for it. No luck. Teddy barked up at it. Still no luck. Olivff muttered,‘You’re going to need a ladder. Or wings.’ I puffed out my chest.‘Don’t worry—I’ll get it down.’ I stacked boxes. Slipped. I tried climbing cabinets. Fell off. I even asked Max the parrot to knock it down, but he just laughed and said,‘Too squeaky for me!’ We were starting to think the ball was gone forever. But then Dad—our wise teacher—walked by and said,‘Remember, Monkey: every problem has at least one solution. You just haven’t found yours yet.’ So we regrouped. We stopped rushing. We started thinking.""We made a plan:✅Olivf drew a diagram of the kitchen.✅Teddy pushed over a footstool.✅Brooklyn held it steady with her nose.✅I climbed up with a wooden spoon taped to a broom handle… and plop! Down came the squeaky ball! Cheers, barks, purrs, and one very loud squeak followed. And in that moment, I realized something BIG: We didn’t give up. We didn’t blame the problem. We looked for a solution until we found one. Sometimes the first idea won’t work. Or even the second. But if you believe a solution is out there—and you keep trying—you’ll find it. Every time." What We Learned Today🔹There’s always a way forward—you just have to keep looking.🔹Problems might feel impossible at first, but creative thinking leads to answers.🔹Working together helps you see more options.🔹Even when you're stuck, remind yourself:“There is a solution. I just haven't found it yet.”"So here’s my challenge for YOU today: Take a problem you’re facing and brainstorm at least three possible solutions.✅Could you ask for help?✅Could you break it into smaller steps?✅Could you try a new angle or a creative tool(maybe even a spoon taped to a broom)? Because once you believe there’s a way… your brain starts finding it. Thanks for tuning in to The Monkey the Cat Podcast! Don’t forget to subscribe, share, and remember—every problem has a solution. Stay curious, stay calm, and don’t stop until you find it! Until next time, my pawsome pals—keep thinking, keep trying, and keep squeaking your way to success! Bye for now!"