Wiser Than Me with Julia Louis-Dreyfus Presenting: Julia on IMO with Michelle Obama and Craig Robinson
Jul 16, 2025
Julia Louis-Dreyfus, an Emmy Award-winning actress known for her roles in Veep and Seinfeld, joins Michelle Obama and Craig Robinson for a heartfelt conversation. They discuss the challenges of sustaining friendships in adulthood, especially after major life changes like retirement. Michelle shares her surprising strategies for maintaining ties while in the White House. The trio also reflects on the women who inspire them, the importance of community, and how to navigate loneliness. It’s both insightful and filled with laughter!
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Freedom And Hidden Wisdom Of Aging
- Aging can free women to fully own their choices and wisdom after decades of qualifying themselves.
- Julia and Michelle argue this visibility loss makes capturing older women's voices culturally necessary.
Be Intentional With Friendship Routines
- Keep routines, rituals, and regular outreach to sustain long-distance friendships.
- Michelle says planning events and continuous reaching out makes lasting connection possible.
Older Women's Wisdom Is A Public Good
- Older women's life experience is an untapped cultural resource that benefits everyone.
- Julia created Wiser Than Me to systematically capture and share that wisdom.