Bill Monty's Guide For Getting Older: Aging, Living Well, and What Comes Next
A podcast about aging, life transitions, purpose, and the experiences that shape us as we grow older…
Join host Bill Monty for an informative and entertaining series that seamlessly blends practical advice with current events and lifestyle options.
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Because aging isn’t just about getting older—it’s about understanding the life you’re living while you’re still living it.
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Episodes
64 episodes
How to Protect Your Peace: The Last 3 Steps to a Better Life
In this episode of *Bill Monty’s Guide for Getting Older*, Bill wraps up the final three steps of the 12 Steps of Alcoholics Anonymous and explores how these timeless principles can help anyone live a more peaceful, meaningful, and fulfilling l...
Making Amends: Using the 12 Steps for a More Fulfilling Life
In the 12 Steps, or Traditions, of AA, Steps 8 and 9 stand out as the vital actions to help heal old wounds, but admitting that our words and eeds from long ago might need addressing today can be difficult.Let's talk about how it can be ...
Empathy and Isolation: Life Lessons Part 5
Support the Show with Buy Me a Coffee What if empathy was your secret superpower? Join me on this special episode as I share personal reflections on the profound lessons aging impar...
The 12 Steps to a More Fulfilling Life: A Moral Inventory
Buy Me A Coffee In a continuation of The 12 Steps series, I examine the concept, derived from the 12 traditions of AA, of conducting a moral inventory in order to create a more trut...
12 Steps for a Fulfilling Aging Journey - Honest Self-Reflection
Support the Show with Buy Me a Coffee and thank you.Have you ever felt like your life was unmanageable? We're supposed to be wiser as we get older but even at our age,...
A God of Your Understanding: AA, Aging and Daylight Savings Time
In this episode, Bill Monty explores the concept from Alcoholics Anonymous of developing a “God of your understanding.” Rather than prescribing a specific religious belief, this idea invites individuals to form their own spi...
The Preciousness of Time: How Aging Reminds Us That Every Moment Matters.
Growing older brings challenges. Bodies slow down. Tasks become harder. But with age also comes wisdom, clarity, and a deeper appreciation for the small, beautiful moments that make life meaningful.In this episode, Bill Monty talks about...
Living Alone-Pros & Cons, NFL is Making Me Angry, Sleepy Don Strikes Again
In this episode, Bill Monty explores the new reality of seniors who live alone and are loving it. What are the Pros and Cons? How can you ensure your safety and happiness if you are aging in your own company?GET OFF OF MY LAWN - In this ...
Can Seniors Save Democracy?
It is time for another look at the ongoing mystery we call an American government as seen through the eyes of Young People Who Have Lived a Long Time. Because we know that the this Twilight Zone-esque farce is not how it has been or how it shou...
A Song for Alex Pretti and Renee Good
January 24, 2026. Another American citizen is murdered by an arm of the government.Do not forget the dying breaths of those being killed for no reason.
When Kindness Isn’t Enough Anymore
In this episode, Bill Monty reflects on a message he has often shared—be kind to one another—and explains why the current moment demands something more from older Americans.Drawing on lived experience and historical memory, Bill d...
Ten Fun, Practical Resolutions for Getting Older in the New Year
As the new year begins, resolutions don’t have to be punishing or unrealistic—especially as we get older. In this episode, Bill Monty shares ten fun, practical, and meaningful New Year’s resolutions designed specifically for older adults headin...
Christmas Traditions — A Trip Back to the Holidays of Yesteryear
In this nostalgic episode of Bill Monty’s Guide for Getting Older, Bill takes a warm and funny trip down memory lane to revisit the holiday traditions from the 1930s through the 1980s that have all but disappeared. From aluminum Christma...
Medicare, Medicaid and the Price of Growing Older in America
In this episode, I not only revisit the never-ending saga of Medicare and Medicaid and the failure of these systems for many Americans but I alsom look at one particular man. His name was Peter David. He was an author, and he was a star among c...
Dame Patricia Routledge and the Art of Aging Gracefully
This week, we say farewell to Dame Patricia Routledge — the unforgettable Hyacinth “Bouquet” from Keeping Up Appearances. At 96, Dame Patricia left behind more than laughter; she left lessons on living fully at every age.From Br...
Happy International Podcast Day!
I'm celebrating International Podcast Day today! Thank you for your support of my podcasts, Bill Monty's Guide for Getting Older and Tales from South Florida, BUT, if you've ever wondered what podcasts I listen to, I'm gonna tell you here.<...
We've Been Here Before: Senior Wisdom in Divided Times
In this episode, I explore how today's political division, fear, and censorship in America echo some of the darkest chapters in our history - the American Revolution, the Civil War, the McArthy era of the 1950's, Vietnam, Nixon, Watergate and t...
Love After 50: How Romance Grows as We Get Older
LOVE!It’s the one word that can calm anger, inspire poets, turn sadness into sonnets, and give hope to the hopeless. When we’re young, love feels like a fiery rush—adrenaline, passion, and fantasy all wrapped together. Many say no...
When Life Hands You Lemons...
When life hands you lemons, you make lemonade. But how? In this episode, we journey back to the early 20th century and examine the true story of a German immigrant named Carl Laemmle. His journey from bookkeeper to Hollywood pioneer shows how r...
Purpose After Passion Fades: John Mellencamp and Van France
Have you ever felt like you're just going through the motions of life without purpose? That gutting lyric from John Mellencamp—"life goes on long after the thrill of living is gone"—might hit closer to home than you'd like to admit.This...
Taking Back Your Birthday: Top 5 Senior Celebration Ideas
Birthdays can shift in meaning as we age, but they remain powerful opportunities for reflection, celebration, and reimagining what matters in our later years.• Aging is not a curse but a privilege denied to many• Birthdays in...
I'm Old-Fashioned That Way
A chance encounter at the grocery store—where a teenage couple mocked my handwritten shopping list as "old-fashioned"—sparked a deeper reflection on values that seem to be fading from our society. Is being old-fashioned about recognizing what p...
Real Talk: My Conversation with Harold
Join me and meet Harold from New Jersey.A long-time listener, Harold opted in on my offer to be a guest on the podcast and discuss his experience of getting older. And boy, I'm glad he did.Harold shares his journey fro...
Social Security's Hidden Penalties
Are you aware of Social Security's hidden penalties, aggressive overpayment recoupment, and looming insolvency that threatens the financial security of current and future retirees. This episode explores little-known aspects of Socia...
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