Wiser Than Me with Julia Louis-Dreyfus Listen Again: Julia Gets Wise with Julie Andrews
Aug 13, 2025
Julie Andrews, the beloved Academy Award-winning actress known for her enchanting roles in 'Mary Poppins' and 'The Sound of Music,' joins to share her wealth of wisdom. They dive into the restorative power of nature and the joy of laughter, highlighting the depth of their long-lasting friendship. Julie reminisces about her complex feelings on winning an Oscar and her cherished bond with Carol Burnett. The conversation is rich with heartfelt reflections on creativity, the joys of grandparenthood, and the importance of storytelling among women.
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Nature Clears The Mind
- Julia Louis-Dreyfus says hiking and being in nature frees up her brain and changes her mindset.
- Walking with someone also creates a flow for deeper conversation because you're not face-to-face.
Podcast Born On A Hike
- Julia recounts that the podcast idea began on a hike with her college roommate Paula.
- They discussed what the podcast could be and even where to get microphones.
Name Changed In Childhood
- Julie Andrews describes being born Julia and later renamed when her mother remarried.
- The change from Julia to Julie happened because “Julia Andrews didn’t roll off the tongue as well as Julie.”