Because Thanksgiving is basically Ruth Reichl season (the holy trinity of food, family, and feelings) we’re serving you a special episode of Julia Louis-Dreyfus' lovely conversation with her from Season 1 of Wiser Than Me.

On this episode of Wiser Than Me, Julia gets enlightened by 77-year-old food writer, magazine editor, and author Ruth Reichl. From her infamous New York Times review of Le Cirque to greenlighting a controversial David Foster Wallace article in Gourmet, Ruth is as gutsy as they come. Ruth talks to Julia about living with a mom who has bipolar disorder, processing grief through food, and why you should always do things that scare you. Plus, Julia asks her mom Judith for a recommendation on what to cook when Ruth accepts an invitation for dinner.

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On the latest episode of Wiser Than Me, Julia Louis-Dreyfus sits down with 70-year-old New Yorker cartooning legend Roz Chast, whose humor and unforgettable illustrations Julia has adored for decades. They dive into Roz’s anxieties, obsessions, and the worldview behind her award-winning memoir “Can’t We Talk About Something More Pleasant?” Roz chats about raising kids through constant worry, caring for her aging parents, and how her work helps her make sense of the chaos. Plus, Julia’s mom Judy recalls how she handled the sex talk with Julia when she was growing up.

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Today on the premiere episode of Wiser Than Me’s new season, Julia Louis-Dreyfus sits down with 78-year-old comedy icon and Saturday Night Live original cast member, Jane Curtin. They reminisce about the 50th anniversary celebration of SNL and the enduring friendships Jane formed with the women of that first cast. Jane shares the story of meeting her husband of 50 years, Patrick Lynch, their hands-on parenting, and navigating grief after his recent passing. Plus, Julia’s 91-year-old mom, Judy, recalls Julia landing the SNL job.

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In this episode, Kim, Dr. Jenni and Savannah talk about orgasms! And why not! We learn about more than just the run of the mill orgasm, as Dr. Jenni fills us in on other parts of the body that also orgasm. Who knew?! Join us for a fun and enlightening convo as we close this season with a bang! 

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Kim and Dr. Jenni talk about navigating as a single in todays dating world of instant gratification and sexual relationships, and hear from one of our podcast listeners, Candy who shares her experiences. 

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Kim and Dr. Skyler's conversation focuses on "Lazy Sex" and why it works, how to get there, and how mutual masturbation can be really gratifying in a number of ways. 

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Kim and Dr. Jenni discuss sex and relationships within the LGBTQ community and have an important discussion with two Transgender women, Kayla and Khilynn about thier sexual experiences and the myths that surround the Transgender community when it comes to sexual relations. 

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Kim and Dr. Jenni discuss how couples can co-create a new "normal" after a chronic illness diagnosis, and we talk with Shelley Stinson, Director of Project Empowerment at UCSF Benioff Children's Hospital Oakland, which is an HIV Prevention program for black cisgender and transgender women designed to improve their emotional wellness and other issues related to living with HIV. 

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Savannah joins Kim and Dr. Skyler in a very open discussion about the different types of sexual relationships, from serial monogamy to zoophilia and everything in-between! We definitely jump out of the box on this one!! 

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Kim and Dr. Jenni dive into the definition of "Kinky" and discuss the pros and cons of BDSM (Bondage, Dominatrix, Sadomasochism) and learn the difference between light kink and heavy play in this very informative and real discussion.

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Leaning in to our sexuality can feel awkward, especially if you've developed feelings of sexual shame, or have suffered any type of sexual abuse, among many different reasons for not allowing yourself pleasure. In this episode we learn what it feels like to surrender to pleasure, and understand the different forms that pleasure can come in.

Spoiler Alert- It doesn't always have to be in the form of sex! 

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