Episode
Julia Gets Wise with Isabel Allende
1:14:39
Published: Tue Apr 11 2023
Description
Today on Wiser Than Me, Julia gets schooled by 80-year-old award-winning author Isabel Allende (The House of the Spirits). Isabel teaches Julia about organic justice, letter writing, and blueberry weed edibles. The two compare notes on everything from postpartum experiences to otherworldly visits from the other side. Follow Julia on Instagram and Twitter @officialjld. Keep up with Isabel Allende on Instagram @allendeisabel. You can find out more about our show @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. Wiser Than Me is brought to you by Hairstory. Use code WISER at checkout for 20% off your purchase, and Hairstory will donate 10% of proceeds from this code to water preservation efforts. Wiser Than Me is brought to you by EverEve. Check out EverEve’s latest curated styles and get 20% off your first online order when you use code WISER. 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.
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Julia Louis-Dreyfus talks about the importance of hair in her iconic roles and how having curly hair contributed to her character's self-hatred in "Veep."
00:00 - 07:53 (07:53)
Summary
Julia Louis-Dreyfus talks about the importance of hair in her iconic roles and how having curly hair contributed to her character's self-hatred in "Veep."
EpisodeJulia Gets Wise with Isabel Allende
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The speaker created a character inspired by their mother, who was physically similar to her but with a different life path.
07:53 - 14:56 (07:03)
Summary
The speaker created a character inspired by their mother, who was physically similar to her but with a different life path. The speaker realized that her mother wasn't treated on equal terms with men in their family and therefore missed out on many experiences.
EpisodeJulia Gets Wise with Isabel Allende
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The speaker discusses a collection of letters between her mother and herself since 1987 as a way of keeping their bond alive.
14:56 - 19:04 (04:07)
Summary
The speaker discusses a collection of letters between her mother and herself since 1987 as a way of keeping their bond alive.
EpisodeJulia Gets Wise with Isabel Allende
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In this podcast, the speaker highlights the importance of having someone in your life who enhances the beauty of your creation and treasures moments of your life through letters.
19:04 - 23:42 (04:38)
Summary
In this podcast, the speaker highlights the importance of having someone in your life who enhances the beauty of your creation and treasures moments of your life through letters. He also shares about his personal experiences of using letters to reminisce past events.
EpisodeJulia Gets Wise with Isabel Allende
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A contemplation on the nature of love and the impact of time on relationships, inspired by the speaker's reflection on their future as an 80-year-old with their husband.
23:42 - 29:42 (06:00)
Summary
A contemplation on the nature of love and the impact of time on relationships, inspired by the speaker's reflection on their future as an 80-year-old with their husband. The speaker discusses the importance of following one's heart and notes their mother's long marriage to a partner who might not have been the love of her life.
EpisodeJulia Gets Wise with Isabel Allende
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Hair Story's New Wash is a 100% biodegradable hair product that comes in recyclable pouch packaging, supporting the brand's commitment to sustainability.
29:42 - 35:56 (06:13)
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Hair Story's New Wash is a 100% biodegradable hair product that comes in recyclable pouch packaging, supporting the brand's commitment to sustainability.
EpisodeJulia Gets Wise with Isabel Allende
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Growing up as the only girl among her family of men, the speaker felt invisible and feared being orphaned if something happened to her sick mother.
35:56 - 42:32 (06:36)
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Growing up as the only girl among her family of men, the speaker felt invisible and feared being orphaned if something happened to her sick mother. Despite this, she held onto the hope of finding love and starting a family, but was also scared of the unknown of what lay behind that wall.
EpisodeJulia Gets Wise with Isabel Allende
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A mother reflects on how her family coped with a tragedy that occurred while she was away for work and how it took years to repair their relationship afterwards.
42:32 - 49:09 (06:37)
Summary
A mother reflects on how her family coped with a tragedy that occurred while she was away for work and how it took years to repair their relationship afterwards.
EpisodeJulia Gets Wise with Isabel Allende
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The speaker discusses the importance of being conscious and embracing death as an extraordinary experience, while acknowledging the mystery and lack of control in the world.
49:09 - 52:50 (03:41)
Summary
The speaker discusses the importance of being conscious and embracing death as an extraordinary experience, while acknowledging the mystery and lack of control in the world.
EpisodeJulia Gets Wise with Isabel Allende
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The speaker recalls the stillness of the room during the sacred moment of birth and the equally sacred moment of death, when her daughter passed away in a family room that had been transformed into a hospital-like environment.
52:50 - 57:19 (04:29)
Summary
The speaker recalls the stillness of the room during the sacred moment of birth and the equally sacred moment of death, when her daughter passed away in a family room that had been transformed into a hospital-like environment.
EpisodeJulia Gets Wise with Isabel Allende
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This transcript covers the dangers of harsh chemicals in bedding and the availability of Peloton workouts for all fitness levels.
57:19 - 1:02:44 (05:25)
Summary
This transcript covers the dangers of harsh chemicals in bedding and the availability of Peloton workouts for all fitness levels. It also touches on the idea of interpreting signs and being conscious of the universe's mysterious dimension.
EpisodeJulia Gets Wise with Isabel Allende
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The speaker shared advice from Elizabeth Gilbert that one should write because they love the process and not for fame or money.
1:02:44 - 1:08:31 (05:46)
Summary
The speaker shared advice from Elizabeth Gilbert that one should write because they love the process and not for fame or money. She also talked about how her approach to writing has changed over time, such as not feeling the need to include every paragraph she falls in love with in her books.
EpisodeJulia Gets Wise with Isabel Allende
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The episode discusses the history of polygamous culture in China and Persia where having many concubines was necessary for producing many children to ensure the well-being of the nation.
1:08:31 - 1:11:56 (03:25)
Summary
The episode discusses the history of polygamous culture in China and Persia where having many concubines was necessary for producing many children to ensure the well-being of the nation. The speaker also shares their personal use of marijuana-infused blueberries while writing a book.
EpisodeJulia Gets Wise with Isabel Allende
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A discussion about how the way you live your life affects your future, including having fun and taking care of yourself.
1:11:56 - 1:15:12 (03:16)
Summary
A discussion about how the way you live your life affects your future, including having fun and taking care of yourself.
EpisodeJulia Gets Wise with Isabel Allende
PodcastWiser Than Me with Julia Louis-Dreyfus
A mother and daughter wrote letters to each other every single day, resulting in 24,000 stored chronologically.
1:15:12 - 1:19:41 (04:29)
Summary
A mother and daughter wrote letters to each other every single day, resulting in 24,000 stored chronologically. The daughter expresses her regret at not having the same for her own children.
EpisodeJulia Gets Wise with Isabel Allende
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A woman in the neighborhood became famous for wearing high heels while doing mundane tasks such as taking out the trash.
1:19:41 - 1:22:19 (02:38)
Summary
A woman in the neighborhood became famous for wearing high heels while doing mundane tasks such as taking out the trash.