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Getting Old Quickly
Getting Old Quickly
Billy Donnelly

A non-clinical but deeply personal podcast from Billy Donnelly that explores his mental health struggles with anxiety, depression and just everyday life.... more

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Episodes

180. I Think This Is It

In Episode 180, Billy Donnelly decides that this is the end of the Getting Old Quickly podcast. After 3 ½... more

02 Oct 2023 · 30 minutes
179. The Male Loneliness Epidemic

In Episode 179, Billy Donnelly wants to talk about the male loneliness epidemic he's heard getting more attention lately. As... more

25 Sep 2023 · 29 minutes
178. Damn These Negative Thoughts

In Episode 178, Billy Donnelly shares that he's been plagued by negative thoughts as of late -- regardless of how... more

18 Sep 2023 · 20 minutes
177. The Exciting World of Bocce

In Episode 177, Billy Donnelly reveals that he has joined a bocce league. And, in doing so, he once again... more

11 Sep 2023 · 27 minutes
176. Just Keep Swimming

In Episode 176, Billy Donnelly reminds you (and himself) that we are not flawless individuals. We screw up, and we... more

04 Sep 2023 · 22 minutes
175. Vacation In The Mediterranean

In Episode 175, Billy Donnelly shares the details of his recent vacation to the Mediterranean, talking about what he liked... more

28 Aug 2023 · 40 minutes
174. Jet Lag & Phlegm

In Episode 174, Billy Donnelly pops in with an explanation as to why there's not much of a show this... more

21 Aug 2023 · 7 minutes
173. I'm Sailing Away

In Episode 173, Billy Donnelly is not here. Instead, he's traveling through parts of Europe on a cruise. But he... more

14 Aug 2023 · 14 minutes
172. Keep Creating That Distance

In Episode 172, Billy Donnelly offers up a reminder that we never eliminate our issues. While it's a wonderful idea... more

07 Aug 2023 · 21 minutes
171. Let's All Go To The Movies

In Episode 171, Billy Donnelly has rediscovered his passion for going to the movies. And while that might not usually... more

31 Jul 2023 · 27 minutes
170. Lennnie

In Episode 170, Billy Donnelly introduces you to Lennnie. Who is Lennnie you might ask, if you don't already know?... more

24 Jul 2023 · 22 minutes
169. Social Media Is No Longer For Connection

In Episode 169, Billy Donnelly talks about how most people now view and use social media. After coming across this... more

17 Jul 2023 · 30 minutes
168. Well Prepared

In Episode 168, Billy Donnelly feels incredibly well prepared as his therapist goes on maternity leave. He discusses feeling no... more

10 Jul 2023 · 22 minutes
167. That Was A LOT Of Anxiety

In Episode 167, Billy Donnelly discusses some recent bouts he had with an overwhelming amount of anxiety. He talks about... more

03 Jul 2023 · 24 minutes
166. A Much Needed Boost

In Episode 166, Billy Donnelly admits to feeling pretty good as of late. In addition to some new medication, which... more

26 Jun 2023 · 31 minutes
165. The Song Is Ended But The Melody Lingers On

In Episode 165, Billy Donnelly mourns the loss of a member of the Drewpies family named Wendy. He shares his... more

19 Jun 2023 · 31 minutes
164. A Holding Pattern

In Episode 164, Billy Donnelly finds himself in a holding pattern. After beginning a new program intended to boost his... more

12 Jun 2023 · 7 minutes
163. Constant Happiness Is An Illusion

In Episode 163, Billy Donnelly comes to terms with the fact that the idea of constantly being happy is impossible,... more

05 Jun 2023 · 22 minutes
162. We Are Paramore

In Episode 162, Billy Donnelly shares his experience with taking his daughter to her first-ever concert: Paramore. He talks about... more

29 May 2023 · 27 minutes
161. The Class Of 1998 25-Year High School Reunion

In Episode 161, Billy Donnelly reveals that his high school recently held its 25-year reunion for his graduating class. In... more

22 May 2023 · 28 minutes
160. Work Sucks, I Know...

In Episode 160, Billy Donnelly talks about his miserable work situation and how feeling useless in his current role has... more

15 May 2023 · 30 minutes
159. Travel Anxiety

In Episode 159, Billy Donnelly talks about the escalating levels of travel anxiety he's found he experiences now -- particularly... more

08 May 2023 · 41 minutes
158. Getting The Band Back Together

In Episode 158, Billy Donnelly discusses his recent travels to Michigan and Chicago, this time for yet another Drewpies reunion... more

01 May 2023 · 30 minutes
157. The Painter

In Episode 157, Billy Donnelly shares his latest hobby: painting (or spray paint art, to be more specific). He discusses... more

24 Apr 2023 · 25 minutes
156. Year Three Reflections

In Episode 156, Billy Donnelly celebrates the three-year anniversary of Getting Old Quickly by having no idea what to say... more

17 Apr 2023 · 16 minutes
155. When You're The Trigger...

In Episode 155, Billy Donnelly had to confront the fact that sometimes you are the source of someone else's triggers.... more

10 Apr 2023 · 29 minutes
154. FOMO

In Episode 154, Billy Donnelly experiences a rare occurrence of FOMO. Having experienced WrestleMania weekend several times in years past,... more

03 Apr 2023 · 27 minutes
153. There You Are, Imposter Syndrome

In Episode 153, Billy Donnelly discusses imposter syndrome, primarily because he finally found his own. After years of believing that... more

27 Mar 2023 · 39 minutes
152. The Influencer's Gonna Get You

In Episode 152, Billy Donnelly tells the story of an internet influencer who negatively affected his mood recently. He shares... more

20 Mar 2023 · 36 minutes
151. WTF, Child?!

In Episode 151, Billy Donnelly discusses parenting and how it's no picnic. He talks about the difficulty and mess of... more

13 Mar 2023 · 42 minutes
150. Nobody Knows What The Hell They're Doing

In Episode 150, Billy Donnelly shares his gratitude for hitting such a milestone episode, given that he never thought this... more

06 Mar 2023 · 32 minutes
149. The Cool Kids Club

In Episode 149, Billy Donnelly re-enters a mental space from the past that he does not like being in: seeking... more

27 Feb 2023 · 42 minutes
148. How Do You Make Adult Friends?

In Episode 148, Billy Donnelly is once exploring the idea of making adult friendships. Once upon a time (back in... more

20 Feb 2023 · 37 minutes
147. Challenge Them Negative Thoughts

In Episode 147, Billy Donnelly discusses his unhelpful habit of traveling down the rabbit hole of negative thoughts. He talks... more

13 Feb 2023 · 31 minutes
146. Let's Get Ready To Rumble

In Episode 146, Billy Donnelly recovers enough of his voice to talk about his recent trip to Texas to attend... more

06 Feb 2023 · 42 minutes
145. Honor Your Limits

In Episode 145, Billy Donnelly has no voice. Hoarse from a weekend trip to the Royal Rumble and struggling to... more

30 Jan 2023 · 5 minutes
144. They Say It's Your Birthday

In Episode 144, Billy Donnelly celebrates turning 43 -- sorta. He discusses this year's birthday and the fact that it... more

23 Jan 2023 · 35 minutes
143. Breaking The Cycle With Black Nail Polish

In Episode 143, Billy Donnelly discusses the idea of painting his nails black, but, in doing so, opens up a... more

16 Jan 2023 · 34 minutes
142. Challenging The Belief Systems of Low Self-Esteem

In Episode 142, Billy Donnelly looks at self-esteem, particularly low self-esteem, as a belief system upon which one's identity has... more

09 Jan 2023 · 27 minutes
141. Kicking Off The New Year With Some Gratitude

In Episode 141, Billy Donnelly rings in the new year by trying something new -- venturing into the realm of... more

02 Jan 2023 · 34 minutes
140. Holiday Break

In Episode 140, Billy Donnelly offers up Happy Holidays wishes for you and hopes that you can set boundaries if... more

26 Dec 2022 · 6 minutes
139. Don't Leave Me, Therapy!

In Episode 139, Billy Donnelly stares down the barrel of possibly not going to therapy anymore and finds it a... more

19 Dec 2022 · 29 minutes
138. Your Feelings Are Important

In Episode 138, a recent tiff about AI art has Billy Donnelly once again reiterating why your feelings are important.... more

12 Dec 2022 · 32 minutes
137. My First Tattoo

In Episode 137, Billy Donnelly talks about the experience he had getting his first tattoo over the Thanksgiving weekend. He... more

05 Dec 2022 · 46 minutes
136. The Taste of Ink

In Episode 136, Billy Donnelly talks about his mindset heading into his first tattoo -- which took place over the... more

28 Nov 2022 · 29 minutes
135. Just Having A Day

In Episode 135, Billy Donnelly is just having a day: just one where you sleep in late, are entirely unmotivated... more

21 Nov 2022 · 34 minutes
134. They're All Gonna Be Mad At You

In Episode 134, Billy Donnelly tries to come to terms with the fact that he may have some people-pleasing tendencies,... more

14 Nov 2022 · 31 minutes
133. To The Dispensary We Go

In Episode 133, Billy Donnelly heads to the dispensary for the first time ever. After some recent flare-ups of his... more

07 Nov 2022 · 43 minutes
132. Oops!... I Did It Again

In Episode 132, Billy Donnelly talks about a recent road trip to Washington D.C. and a new set of worries... more

31 Oct 2022 · 36 minutes
131. Learning & Growing Is Hard F*cking Work

In Episode 131, Billy Donnelly is all about learning and growing. First, he dives into why he'd share such an... more

24 Oct 2022 · 39 minutes
130. The Emergency Poncho

In Episode 130, Billy Donnelly once again talks about some of the problems that accompany his chronic gastrointestinal condition and... more

17 Oct 2022 · 39 minutes
129. World Mental Health Day

In Episode 129, Billy Donnelly elaborates on why he takes issue with World Mental Health Day, or even National Mental... more

10 Oct 2022 · 30 minutes
128. Man In The Box

In Episode 128, Billy Donnelly travels back to his high school days (for the first time since Episode 15 -... more

03 Oct 2022 · 29 minutes
127. Let The Good Times Roll

In Episode 127, Billy Donnelly does his best to embrace being in a good place at the moment. He lays... more

26 Sep 2022 · 34 minutes
126. Boom Goes The Dynamite

In Episode 126, Billy Donnelly tells the story of a recent explosion of anger that he unleashed upon his kids.... more

19 Sep 2022 · 53 minutes
125. The Confidence of Karaoke

In Episode 125, Billy Donnelly discusses a recent challenge that was thrown to him during therapy, asking why he is... more

12 Sep 2022 · 24 minutes
124. For The Right Reasons

In Episode 124, Billy Donnelly discusses people's recent insistence on turning everything into some sort of side hustle and, as... more

05 Sep 2022 · 29 minutes
123. I'm Not Okay (I Promise)

In Episode 123, Billy Donnelly describes his recent bout with the stomach flu and all the awfulness that entails. He... more

29 Aug 2022 · 43 minutes
122. Class Clown

In Episode 122, stemming from his pseudo-popularity on his Alaskan cruise, Billy Donnelly seeks to get a better understanding of... more

22 Aug 2022 · 34 minutes
121. Popular

In Episode 121, Billy Donnelly once hops aboard his Alaskan cruise to tell a tale of fleeting popularity. He talks... more

15 Aug 2022 · 40 minutes
120. Unplugged

In Episode 120, Billy Donnelly returns from his Alaskan cruise vacation to recall the peacefulness of his trip and to... more

08 Aug 2022 · 34 minutes
119. A Moment of Reflection

In Episode 119, Billy Donnelly takes a moment to reflect on our progress - where we were, how far we've... more

01 Aug 2022 · 19 minutes
118. Time Enough At Last

In Episode 118, Billy Donnelly examines the convenient excuse of "not having enough time" when we're unable to do the... more

25 Jul 2022 · 29 minutes
117. Tell Me Something Good

In Episode 117, Billy Donnelly examines his tendency to view things through a negative "glass half empty" lens and why... more

18 Jul 2022 · 35 minutes
116. Hold On Loosely

In Episode 116, Billy Donnelly talks about one of his biggest fears for his kids - them being like him.... more

11 Jul 2022 · 36 minutes
115. Everything Is NOT Fine

In Episode 115, Billy Donnelly addresses how everything is NOT fine out there in the world currently, and more specifically... more

04 Jul 2022 · 34 minutes
114. Don't Bring Your Hate Anywhere Near Me

In Episode 114, Billy Donnelly has a lot of anger, rage, frustration and sadness to sort through, concerning the overturning... more

27 Jun 2022 · 54 minutes
112. Find Your Happy Place

In Episode 112, Billy Donnelly discusses the importance of finding your happy place - something that you can go to... more

13 Jun 2022 · 26 minutes
111. I Say Gay

In Episode 111, Billy Donnelly talks about the targeting of the LGBTQIA+ community with legislation that seeks to make their... more

06 Jun 2022 · 37 minutes
110. What Are We Doing About All These Guns?

In Episode 110, Billy Donnelly tries to process his emotions stemming from yet another mass shooting - this time at... more

30 May 2022 · 42 minutes
109. Brunch Is Cancelled

In Episode 109, Billy Donnelly talks about a recent experience of pushing himself past some limits - in order to... more

23 May 2022 · 38 minutes
108. Losing My Religion

In Episode 108, Billy Donnelly dives into his religious/spiritual journey over the years, starting with his upbringing before turning into... more

16 May 2022 · 59 minutes
107. Anti-COVID & Pro-Choice

In Episode 107, Billy Donnelly talks about COVID finally getting to him after all this time. He details his experience... more

09 May 2022 · 43 minutes
106. A Little Bit of Perspective

In Episode 106, Billy Donnelly decides to switch up the focus of this week's show after learning some pretty tragic... more

02 May 2022 · 31 minutes
105. Grieving The Loss of the Life I Had Envisioned

In Episode 105, Billy Donnelly really contemplates the idea of a mid-life crisis when it's reframed as grieving the loss... more

25 Apr 2022 · 29 minutes
104. Year Two Reflections

In Episode 104, which marks the two-year anniversary of the show, Billy Donnelly reflects on the journey of Getting Old... more

18 Apr 2022 · 24 minutes
103. Not What I Expected

In Episode 103, Billy Donnelly takes a look at how his life isn't exactly what or where he expected it... more

11 Apr 2022 · 31 minutes
102. Wrestling With Loneliness

In Episode 102, Billy Donnelly centers a lot of his discussion around WrestleMania. First, with the event having just passed,... more

04 Apr 2022 · 38 minutes
101. Speak Up With Your Feelings

In Episode 101, Billy Donnelly discusses the importance of speaking up with your feelings. He talks about some of the... more

28 Mar 2022 · 30 minutes
100. Hitting The Century Mark

In Episode 100, Billy Donnelly brings you up to speed on his whereabouts the last couple of weeks. He discusses... more

21 Mar 2022 · 46 minutes
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In Episode 104, which marks the two-year anniversary of the show, Billy Donnelly reflects on the journey of Getting Old Quickly. He... more