In the first episode of her podcast "Wiser Than Me," which premiered on April 11, 2023, Julia Louis-Dreyfus makes her stance on ageism pretty clear, specifically as it pertains to women. "When women get older they become less visible, less heard, less seen in a way that really — it just doesn't happen with men. We are ignoring the wisdom of, like, more than half of the population," she points out, adding this was the inspiration for her podcast. "I want to know how they do it; how they did it. How do they navigate aging and life?"

Her debut episode features none other than Hollywood legend Jane Fonda, who's still headlining movies well into her 80s. According to Fonda, aging isn't as scary as people seem to think. What's more, "You can't really know how to go forward if you don't know where you've been," the A-list actor and activist shares. Fonda encourages those entering their so-called "third act" to review where they've come from and address their regrets. As for those under 30? "It's really, really hard to be young," Fonda notes. Give yourself some grace.

So far, the "Seinfeld" alum has talked to other icons over and around the age of 70, including writer Fran Lebowitz, singer Darlene Love, legendary fashion designer Diane von Furstenberg, and chef and food writer Ruth Reichl. They all have advice — and juicy stories — to share with listeners. Louis-Dreyfus also brings on her mother, Judith Bowles, for additional perspective.