We are saddened by the news of Dolores Huerta’s passing at the age of 96. She was a defining leader and organizer in the labor rights movement who became a kind of Mexican-American folk hero. She championed immigrants and spent her life fighting for farmworkers, changing laws and the lives of thousands of migrant laborers. Huerta’s commitment knew no bounds ... Show More
Oct 22
Presenting: Julia on Friends Keep Secrets
On Wiser Than Me, Julia seeks out the wisdom of women who have lived longer than she has. Today, we’re bringing you something a little different: Julia’s appearance on the podcast Friends Keep Secrets, where the roles are reversed. Its hosts, Benny Blanco, Dave Burd (Lil Dicky) a ... Show More
49m 4s
Jun 2026
Julia Gets Wise with Cyndi Lauper
This week on Wiser Than Me, Julia sits down with 73-year-old style and music legend Cyndi Lauper. The pair talk premonitions, pop hits, and why she thinks she owes Steven Spielberg a decades-overdue apology note. From singing in the shower as a kid to writing the Broadway musical ... Show More
1h 4m
Feb 2022
Oceanographer Sylvia Earle On Resilience, Hope & Mysteries Of The Deep
In the words of today’s guest, treat the natural world as if your life depends on it—because it truly does.Meet absolute living legend Sylvia Earle, Ph.D.A marine botanist, oceanographer, writer, lecturer, and one of the world’s top experts on ocean science and conservation, Sylv ... Show More
2h 13m
Apr 2024
Julia Rockwell on how busy parents can fight climate change
In honor of Earth Day, here’s a special episode with Julia Rockwell, the author of Mothering Earth: A Busy Parents Guide to Saving the Planet. In this conversation with Liz, Julia explains why she chose to make eco-conscious life changes and offers practical tips on how busy pare ... Show More
31m 36s
Oct 2024
Dr Julia Baird - An Awe-full Conversation
As an author, journalist and broadcaster, Dr Julia Baird has spent the last decade researching awe, wonder, grace and forgiveness (...and now the title makes sense!). Finding joy and purpose through ocean swimming, Julia shows us how impactful nature and community can be when we ... Show More
1h 12m
May 2024
Confronting My Mom
This is a VERY special episode, y’all! In honor of Mother’s Day (last week) we are joined by Caleb’s mom, the one and only Kellie Hearon! Kellie and Caleb talk humble beginnings, religion, the bond between a mother and her children, single parenthood, Julia Roberts, and so much m ... Show More
1h 32m
Apr 2021
Episode 92: Validation with Sarah Bennett and Julie Lee
This episode is fun because my wife, Sarah, and I are being interviewed by speaker, author, podcaster and connection expert, Julie Lee. We discuss empathy, validation and several ways to win with people! Check it out. You can learn more about Julie at www.julieleespeaks.com
32m 48s
Jun 2023
Swapping Snow Globes (with Mae Martin)
“Well, I think we made our point” are words that our guest’s mother spoke after throwing ice cubes at a rat-infested cypress tree. It’s Mae Martin! Mae is a standup comedian, writer and star/creator of the show Feel Good. We discussed their new Netflix standup special called SAP, ... Show More
38m 36s