Wiser Than Me with Julia Louis-Dreyfus Julia Gets Wise with Anne Lamott
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May 15, 2024 
Julia learns from Anne Lamott about signs from the universe, parenting adult children, recovery, perfectionism, and falling in love at 65. They discuss aging, wisdom, healing, control in relationships, vulnerability in creative pursuits, and setting boundaries. Advertisements for Skin Perfector Essence, ButcherBox, and Pair eyewear are shared.
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Childhood Transitions
- Julia Louis-Dreyfus found transitions, like her parents' divorce and moving between families, excruciating.
- Even smaller transitions, like leaving for college, caused her significant anxiety and emotional distress.
Comforting Signs
- While helping her parents move, Louis-Dreyfus heard a familiar clock tower chime, reminiscent of her childhood home.
- She also noticed their new address contained the same numerals as her childhood home, reordered, which she viewed as a comforting sign.
Inner Age vs. Physical Age
- Anne Lamott emphasizes trusting your inner self over your physical age.
- While physical limitations exist, your inner self remains ageless and encompasses all past, present, and future selves.