5/20/2025 Featured Photo:Bowie, a six year old Pit/Lab Mix owned by Phaite Bender of Camillus Three fun facts about Bowie:He’s obsessed with Fetch It Brand Dog balls – once he has one in his mouth, he no longer cares about actual playing fetch instead he just chews on it like gum.He loves to snuggle with everyone but especially his cat sister Seven.When he gets extra comfy, he likes to sleep upside down with his paws in the air and snores like he’s a human

"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

"Hey there, my fur-tastic friends! 🐾 Welcome back to The Monkey the Cat Podcast! I’m Monkey, your favorite talking cat, and today we’re going to slow things down and think like detectives. Because today’s lesson is all about how to solve problems—not by rushing to fix them, but by really understanding them first. Our lesson today? Problem-solving starts with understanding the issue. Sometimes, we jump to a solution before we even know what the real problem is. And that’s exactly what

"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 all about something we all make, every single day… sometimes without even realizing it. Our lesson today? Mistakes guide you toward better choices. Now, no one likes making mistakes… but what if I told you that mistakes aren’t the end of the story—they’re the beginning of making better decisions? Let me tell you about the time I made a pretty big

"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 all about something that makes life more magical, more creative, and way more fun. Our lesson today? Imagination keeps life exciting. Whether you’re dreaming up new inventions, pretending to explore outer space, or turning your backyard into a pirate ship—your imagination is one of your greatest gifts. Let me tell you about the day we turned a plain

"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 about one of the BEST ways to feel better when life feels a little too serious or your whiskers are in a twist. Our lesson today? Laughter relieves stress. That’s right! When things get tense, when mistakes happen, or when you’re feeling overwhelmed—laughter can turn it all around. And believe me, I learned that when I had the worst (and funniest)

"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 all about flexibility—not just the kind that helps you touch your toes (though that’s pretty cool too)… but the kind that helps you handle change. Our lesson today? Adapting is often better than resisting. Sometimes, things don’t go as planned. We get thrown a curveball. A surprise. A change. And while our first instinct might be to fight it…

"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 about bouncing back, dusting off, and giving it another shot—even when you feel like quitting. Our lesson today? Trying again builds resilience. Now, resilience is that superpower inside you that helps you grow stronger every time you don’t give up. And believe me, I had to use a lot of it the day I tried to learn how to skateboard…" If you enjoyed

"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 about something that makes every challenge a little easier, every problem a little lighter, and every win a lot more fun. Our lesson today? Solutions sometimes require teamwork. Sure, we all have our own awesome talents—but when we put those talents together, we can solve so much more! Let me tell you about the time I tried to solve a problem on my

"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 about a magical power that doesn’t come from a wand or a cape—it comes from your mind. Our lesson today? Perspective turns mountains into hills. That means the way we look at a problem can change how big or small it feels. Sometimes, all it takes is a little shift in thinking—and suddenly, something that seemed impossible feels totally doable. And I

"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 about something that happens to everyone—even the smartest, strongest, most experienced people (and cats) around… Our lesson today? Every failure teaches something useful. Now, I know failing doesn’t feel good in the moment. It can be frustrating, embarrassing, and messy. But what if I told you that failure is actually a secret teacher? A guide that

"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 all about discovering something incredible… about yourself! Our lesson today? Challenges reveal hidden strengths. Sometimes, life throws a problem at you that seems way too big, way too messy, or just plain unfair. But here’s the secret: those moments are often where we find strengths we didn’t even know we had. Let me tell you the story of when I

"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 all about how to tackle big problems without getting overwhelmed. Our lesson today? Problems shrink when you break them into steps. You know that feeling when something seems way too big to handle? Like a giant homework assignment, a messy room, or learning something totally new? It can feel like climbing a mountain. But guess what? Even the biggest

"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 about something that makes even the biggest challenge feel a little less scary—something I used to ignore, but now I always do! Our lesson today? Thinking ahead makes challenges less scary. Whether you’re facing a big test, starting something new, or just trying something a little tricky—planning ahead can help calm your nerves and set you up for

"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 about turning things around. Not like spinning in circles (though I’m pretty good at that), but turning a tough moment into something great. Our lesson today? Obstacles are opportunities in disguise. Sometimes things go wrong, don’t go as planned, or just feel unfair. But what if those moments are actually chances to grow, learn, or even discover

"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 all about one of my favorite superpowers. It’s not flying, it’s not invisibility—it’s something even stronger. Our lesson today? Resilience grows when you persevere. What’s perseverance? It means not giving up, even when something feels hard, frustrating, or just plain impossible. And every time you push through a challenge, your resilience—your

"Hey there, my fur-tastic friends! 🐾 Welcome back to The Monkey the Cat Podcast! I’m Monkey, your favorite talking cat, and today, we’re going to talk about something every adventurer, artist, inventor, and even teacher needs… Our lesson today? Problem-solving often requires creative thinking. Sure, some problems have clear answers—like ‘What’s 2 + 2?’ But most of the time, solving problems means thinking outside the litter box! 😹 And I discovered that in the middle of a backyard mystery

"Hey there, my fur-tastic friends! 🐾 Welcome back to The Monkey the Cat Podcast! I’m Monkey, your favorite talking cat, and today we’re going to slow things down a bit. Because today’s lesson is all about what happens when we take a deep breath and let our minds settle. Our lesson today? A calm mind thinks more clearly. When your thoughts are racing, your tail’s twitching, and everything feels like it’s going too fast—that’s when it’s hardest to think straight. But if you pause, breathe, and

"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 all about something we ALL face… even the bravest among us. Our lesson today? Courage helps you push through doubt. You see, courage doesn’t mean you never feel afraid or unsure—it means you keep going even when you do. And let me tell you, I had to dig deep for courage when I faced something I thought I couldn’t do—speaking at my first-ever backyard

"Hey there, my fur-tastic friends! 🐾 Welcome back to The Monkey the Cat Podcast! I’m Monkey, your favorite talking cat, and today, we’re digging deep into a lesson that’s super important—especially when life gets tricky. Our lesson today? Resilience is built, not born. That’s right! No one is just born knowing how to bounce back after a tough moment. Resilience is like a muscle—it grows stronger every time we keep going, even when things don’t go our way. Let me tell you the story of when I