Episode
Julia Gets Wise with Jane Fonda
47:22
Published: Tue Apr 11 2023
Description
On the premiere episode of Wiser Than Me, Julia sits down with the one and only Jane Fonda. With a career spanning over six decades, Jane – now 85 years old – hits all the highlights: staying fit at any age, fantasizing about funerals, getting heckled on set by Katharine Hepburn…and something about a fake thumb. Follow Julia on Instagram and Twitter @officialjld. Keep up with Jane Fonda on Instagram and Twitter @janefonda. 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.
Chapters
The host reflects on her high school yearbook photo, which she finds to be unattractive, and shares a quote she chose to include from the 1977 film "Julia."
00:00 - 01:19 (01:19)
Summary
The host reflects on her high school yearbook photo, which she finds to be unattractive, and shares a quote she chose to include from the 1977 film "Julia."
EpisodeJulia Gets Wise with Jane Fonda
PodcastWiser Than Me with Julia Louis-Dreyfus
The host talks about her podcast where she interviews women who have lived extraordinary lives and are wiser than herself.
01:19 - 08:03 (06:44)
Summary
The host talks about her podcast where she interviews women who have lived extraordinary lives and are wiser than herself. She discusses the tendency for women, old and not so old, to be easily dismissed and made invisible by our culture.
EpisodeJulia Gets Wise with Jane Fonda
PodcastWiser Than Me with Julia Louis-Dreyfus
The speaker reflects on the idea that our life's exploration ultimately leads us back to our girlhood selves, and how one's relationship with their parents can shape their behavior and identity as an adult.
08:04 - 12:07 (04:03)
Summary
The speaker reflects on the idea that our life's exploration ultimately leads us back to our girlhood selves, and how one's relationship with their parents can shape their behavior and identity as an adult.
EpisodeJulia Gets Wise with Jane Fonda
PodcastWiser Than Me with Julia Louis-Dreyfus
The speaker reflects on advice she received from her mother on dealing with their parents' divorce and encourages young people to understand that it's not their fault.
12:07 - 15:16 (03:09)
Summary
The speaker reflects on advice she received from her mother on dealing with their parents' divorce and encourages young people to understand that it's not their fault. She offers advice for those in their second or first act and promotes the importance of self-reflection.
EpisodeJulia Gets Wise with Jane Fonda
PodcastWiser Than Me with Julia Louis-Dreyfus
Learn about ad-free podcast listening with the use of Amazon Music.
15:16 - 23:04 (07:48)
Summary
Learn about ad-free podcast listening with the use of Amazon Music. This transcript also includes an ad for Hair Story's sustainable hair product.
EpisodeJulia Gets Wise with Jane Fonda
PodcastWiser Than Me with Julia Louis-Dreyfus
Actress Annie Potts discusses the challenges of aging and how it is harder for women than for men, citing examples from Hollywood's history, while Host Jane Fonda shares her own experience with fake body parts.
23:04 - 28:25 (05:21)
Summary
Actress Annie Potts discusses the challenges of aging and how it is harder for women than for men, citing examples from Hollywood's history, while Host Jane Fonda shares her own experience with fake body parts.
EpisodeJulia Gets Wise with Jane Fonda
PodcastWiser Than Me with Julia Louis-Dreyfus
The speaker reflects on preparing for death and shares her desire to be buried in the same field as her husband to make it easier for her children to visit both gravesites.
28:25 - 31:25 (02:59)
Summary
The speaker reflects on preparing for death and shares her desire to be buried in the same field as her husband to make it easier for her children to visit both gravesites.
EpisodeJulia Gets Wise with Jane Fonda
PodcastWiser Than Me with Julia Louis-Dreyfus
In this episode, the host discusses the double standard surrounding ambition for women compared to men and the importance of receiving healthy advice and guidance.
31:25 - 34:44 (03:19)
Summary
In this episode, the host discusses the double standard surrounding ambition for women compared to men and the importance of receiving healthy advice and guidance.
EpisodeJulia Gets Wise with Jane Fonda
PodcastWiser Than Me with Julia Louis-Dreyfus
The speaker reflects on the admirable qualities of certain individuals who demonstrate kindness, generosity, and humanity.
34:44 - 38:52 (04:07)
Summary
The speaker reflects on the admirable qualities of certain individuals who demonstrate kindness, generosity, and humanity.
EpisodeJulia Gets Wise with Jane Fonda
PodcastWiser Than Me with Julia Louis-Dreyfus
This podcast episode discusses clean vegan skincare and body care, along with California advocacy in creating a health and safety buffer zone between oil wells, fracking pits, and community schools.
38:52 - 45:59 (07:06)
Summary
This podcast episode discusses clean vegan skincare and body care, along with California advocacy in creating a health and safety buffer zone between oil wells, fracking pits, and community schools. A BetterHelp therapy service is also mentioned.
EpisodeJulia Gets Wise with Jane Fonda
PodcastWiser Than Me with Julia Louis-Dreyfus
Fonda discusses her personal life experiences and inspirations, from rejecting scripts to go gray and embracing aging to the influence of Annie Lamont's words on her life.
45:59 - 48:27 (02:28)
Summary
Fonda discusses her personal life experiences and inspirations, from rejecting scripts to go gray and embracing aging to the influence of Annie Lamont's words on her life.
EpisodeJulia Gets Wise with Jane Fonda
PodcastWiser Than Me with Julia Louis-Dreyfus
Two people discuss a chance meeting at a Norman Lear party, which leads to a conversation about a senior yearbook page featuring a quote from Lillian Hellman.
48:28 - 52:04 (03:35)
Summary
Two people discuss a chance meeting at a Norman Lear party, which leads to a conversation about a senior yearbook page featuring a quote from Lillian Hellman.
EpisodeJulia Gets Wise with Jane Fonda
PodcastWiser Than Me with Julia Louis-Dreyfus
The speaker reminisces on the seemingly profound conversations they had with their imaginary friend as a child, and how it speaks to the idea of exploring the unknown and returning to a place with newfound perspective.
52:05 - 55:14 (03:09)
Summary
The speaker reminisces on the seemingly profound conversations they had with their imaginary friend as a child, and how it speaks to the idea of exploring the unknown and returning to a place with newfound perspective.