Legendary musician, poet, and author Patti Smith joins Julia to discuss gratitude, life-changing friendships, and saying goodbye through art. They also touch on family truisms, with a hint of humor, and celebrate wise women with customized bourbon labels. The podcast wraps up with reflections on family, loss, creativity, and the impact of departed loved ones.

Julia Louis-Dreyfus chats with 80-year-old tennis pro, activist, and LGBTQ+ icon Billie Jean King about leadership, visualization, and self-acceptance. They discuss women's empowerment in sports, societal norms, and the transformative power of the feminist movement. Billie Jean shares advice for Julia's niece's soccer career and reflects on her own sports journey. Julia's mom, Judy, talks about generational acceptance and the feminist movement.

Julia Louis-Dreyfus chats with culinary influencer Ina Garten on aging changing her taste in food, dealing with passive-aggressive people, and her journey from White House policy work to fame, emphasizing simplicity and connection in cooking.

Julia Louis-Dreyfus chats with Beverly Johnson, the first Black woman on the cover of American Vogue, about 1970s modeling, self confidence, and menopause. They also discuss the challenges faced by black models, advocate for women's health, and share childhood memories.

Julia chats with music legend Bonnie Raitt about live performances, validation, and grief. They delve into the emotions tied to meeting heroes. The discussion also includes Judy, Julia's mom, reflecting on meeting idols. A blend of tears, laughter, and insights await listeners.

Veteran actress Sally Field, with a career spanning six decades, candidly discusses aging, shyness, and portraying powerful characters. Julia also engages her 90-year-old mom in a conversation about confidence. The episode touches on overcoming societal pressures related to aging and finding self-acceptance.

Award-winning actress Julia Louis-Dreyfus kicks off season 2 with hilarious and intimate conversations with iconic women. The podcast delves into the wisdom and attitude that comes with age, emphasizing the value of learning from older generations. Tune in to laugh, cry, and get wise!

Julia surprises her mom, Judith Bowles, with exciting news. The podcast is a family affair, and Julia expresses gratitude to listeners. Season 2 features conversations with inspiring women like Jane Fonda and Carol Burnett.

On the season finale of Wiser Than Me, Julia sits down in person with 90-year-old groundbreaking actress, comedian, and writer Carol Burnett. Carol tells Julia how she learned to accept rejection, what Lucille Ball taught her about being a boss, and how a spontaneous ride on a beer truck led to her landing a CBS special with Julie Andrews. And Carol gives Julia a compliment that makes Julia cry, which leads to a touching conversation between Julia and her mom Judith.    Follow Wiser Than Me on Instagram and TikTok @wiserthanme and on Facebook at facebook.com/wiserthanmepodcast.    Keep up with Carol @iamcarolburnett on Twitter and @itscarolburnett on Instagram. Watch Carol Burnett: 90 Years of Laughter + Love on Peacock.   Find out more about other shows on our network at @lemonadamedia on all social platforms.   Joining Lemonada Premium is a great way to support our show and get bonus content. Subscribe today at bit.ly/lemonadapremium.    Click this link for a list of all Wiser Than Me sponsors and discount codes: https://lemonadamedia.com/sponsors/.    For additional resources, information, and a transcript of the episode, visit lemonadamedia.com.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week on Wiser Than Me, Julia spends time with 75-year-old actress Rhea Perlman, who recently became a grandmother for the first time. Julia and Rhea trade stories of being pregnant on set and reminisce about working together 40 years ago on Saturday Night Live. Then, Julia tells her mom Judith that Rhea has read a lot of Buddhist monk Thich Nhat Hanh’s work, which inexplicably prompts a laugh-out-loud funny story from Judith.   Follow Wiser Than Me on Instagram and TikTok @wiserthanme and on Facebook at facebook.com/wiserthanmepodcast.    Keep up with Rhea Perlman @RheaPerlman on Twitter and @perlmonster on Instagram.   Find out more about other shows on our network at @lemonadamedia on all social platforms.   Joining Lemonada Premium is a great way to support our show and get bonus content. Subscribe today at bit.ly/lemonadapremium.    Click this link for a list of all Wiser Than Me sponsors and discount codes: https://lemonadamedia.com/sponsors/.    For additional resources, information, and a transcript of the episode, visit lemonadamedia.com.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.