Getting Old Quickly

170. Lennnie

In Episode 170, Billy Donnelly introduces you to Lennnie. Who is Lennnie you might ask, if you don't already know? Lennnie is an animated blob that does its best to inject positivity and hope into your world as you navigate everything life throws at you. This week, he shares how he came across Lennnie as one of the good things social media has put forth recently and talks about how Lennnie's perspective often hits at the right moment when he needs it most.

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 article by Kate Lindsay, something struck a chord, prompting this discussion about the various social media platforms now being employed for performance rather than connection.

168. Well Prepared

In Episode 168, Billy Donnelly feels incredibly well prepared as his therapist goes on maternity leave. He discusses feeling no anxiety about her absence and actually feels really confident that he'll be able to handle anything that comes his way in the coming months with the tools that have been put in place over the years. He also shares a story about presenting his therapist with a gift for her family to celebrate the new baby and how personally it felt for him to be able to do that.

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 what they felt like, in addition to what he believes triggered them. And he also shares that no matter how much work we put into moving forward from certain events in our lives, they still have the capacity to show up and affect us at the most random times.

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 is likely contributing, he also talks about some of the tools he's been wielding in order to push back on his negative thoughts (as discussed in Episode 147: Challenge Them Negative Thoughts). He explains how learning the source and function of such thoughts has made it easier for him to recognize them for what they are when they surface and treat them with a grain of salt accordingly. In addition, he also shares a few positive moments that happened to him recently that he's found he is now better able to be present with, creating opportunities to turn them into positive memories that can then be used to challenge negative thoughts that might have told him otherwise. Furthermore, he celebrates his progress and champions the work he's been putting in rather than undercutting or downplaying it, as he might have in the past.