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Can you grieve someone before they die?

Can you experience grief over something you haven't actually lost?

Are you preparing yourself for something that may happen someday—or are you already grieving it today?

Those are some of the questions Bill Monty explores in this episode of Bill Monty’s Guide for Getting Older.

(HINT: The answer to the first question is yes.)

In this episode of Bill Monty’s Guide for Getting Older, I explore a subject that many people experience but may not have a name for: anticipatory grief, sometimes called premature grieving.

Anticipatory grief isn't necessarily about a loss that is happening right now. It can occur when we spend time thinking, worrying, imagining, or emotionally preparing for a loss that we believe is coming someday.

And sometimes, the hardest part isn't the loss itself.

It's living through the loss in your head before it ever happens.

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I continue the Life Lessons Series with a reflection on Dying and Immortality and how your attitude towards these can change as you get older.

Facing the end of life can be one of the most challenging experiences, yet it is a journey we all must embark upon. Have you ever pondered how to prepare for the inevitability of death or what legacy you wish to leave behind?

Join me, Bill Monty, as we navigate these profound questions, inspired by the quote from beloved actor, Edmund Gwynn. This episode emerges from a year of loss, as I share personal reflections following the passing of several dear friends in 2024, prompting a reevaluation of beliefs about the afterlife and immortalizing influence. Together, we will explore how historical figures and celebrities achieve a form of immortality through the impact they have on others, and why our own stories hold the power to shape future generations.

As we close, I gently remind you to prioritize safety and self-care, inviting you to continue with me on this journey through future episodes of Bill Monty's Guide for Getting Older, where kindness and reflection guide our path.

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In this episode of Bill Monty's Guide for Getting Older, I talk about the confidence that comes from honest self-awareness — knowing your values, understanding your boundaries, accepting yourself and learning that you don't have to fight every battle you're invited to.

Knowing who you are doesn't mean becoming arrogant, difficult or confrontational. In fact, true confidence often allows us to become calmer, more compassionate and more willing to disagree without creating conflict.

To help illuminate the point, I share a memorable story of legendary sportscaster Howard Cosell. A story that is actually a foundation for this episode.

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As we get older, it's easy to replay our mistakes and wonder if we could have done better. But what if the real measure of a life isn't perfection—it's simply doing the best we could with the knowledge, resources, and circumstances we had at the time?

In this episode of Bill Monty's Guide for Getting Older, Bill explores why success and failure don't define us nearly as much as our willingness to keep trying. Inspired in part by the film The Best You Can starring Kevin Bacon and Kyra Sedgwick, this conversation offers encouragement for seniors and anyone navigating life's changing seasons.

Whether you're dealing with regrets, celebrating successes, caring for loved ones, or simply wondering if you've done enough, this episode is a reminder that kindness—including kindness toward yourself—may be one of life's greatest achievements.

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Caregiving is one of the greatest expressions of love—but it can also be physically and emotionally exhausting. In this episode of Bill Monty's Guide for Getting Older, Bill Monty shares practical strategies to help caregivers protect their own health while continuing to provide compassionate care.

You'll learn how to reduce stress, avoid burnout, set healthy boundaries, celebrate small victories, and remember that taking care of yourself is an essential part of taking care of someone else.

Whether you're caring for a parent, spouse, family member, or friend, this episode offers encouragement, practical advice, and reassurance that you're not alone.

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Are Baby Boomers really trying to make Millennials feel bad about themselves? Some Millenial TikTok'rs, bloggers and YouTubers say YES! Boomers have no empathy towards us. "They don't understand what we're going through."

I have some thoughts on this. Hit PLAY and we'll talk.

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Do you ever find yourself just channel surfing looking for something on tv? Whether you have cable, or you stream (like me) watching apps most of the time it seems like you always end up saying, "There's nothing to watch".

Hang in there, True Believers cause help is on the way.

In this episode, I discuss three shows and one movie that I find funny, engaging, touching and just the right amount of old-fashioned (this doesn't mean boring) entertainment that resonates with discerning, mature audiences.

These shows, and film, have topics that include:

* Positive portrayals of aging

* Reinvention and legacy

* Relationships in life

* Grief, healing, and second chances

And I'll even let you know what professional critics and audiences are saying

Sit back, hit that PLAY button and say it together, LIGHTS! CAMERA! ACTION!

MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE: When One Day is Today

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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 life — whether or not addiction has ever been part of their story.

This episode concludes Bill’s special series on applying the wisdom of the AA steps to everyday living and aging with grace, perspective, and purpose.

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The Art of Growing Older: Spider-Man, Our Past and Meditation

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