About this episode

Tom Kelly discusses bullying in Massapequa and shares life lessons from his 40th birthday.

Does the Massapequa School District have a bullying problem? On this episode of **The Tom Kelly Show**, Tom talks honestly — and still somehow comedically — about bullying in Massapequa, his own experience being bullied, and why communities need to do better. Then Tom pivots into the life lessons he learned on his very recent "40th" birthday. Don't argue with the number. From friendship and gratitude to getting older in entertainment, health, relationships, faith, money, and the fear of not being enough, this episode goes from local Long Island frustration to personal reflection… with sponsors, jokes, and belly slaps along the way. **Content note:** This episode includes discussion of bullying and suicide. Like, comment, subscribe, and share if you're part of the little Tom Kelly Show community. And please comment: Happy 40th Birthday, Tom Kelly. 00:45 — Massapequa bullying and why Tom wanted to talk about it 03:06 — Tom's own experience being bullied 09:39 — Why communities need to stand up to bullying 10:31 — Lessons from Tom's "40th" birthday 13:53 — Friends for a reason, season, or life 19:06 — The fear of not being enough 20:36 — Sponsor mentions

People in this episode

Host: Tom Kelly

Topics covered

• bullying
• personal reflection
• 40th birthday
• community
• friendship
• mental health

Keywords

• bullying
• Massapequa
• 40th birthday
• life lessons
• friendship
• mental health
• community

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Massapequa School District

Places: Massapequa

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