Reclaiming with Monica Lewinsky

By: Wondery
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  • If you’re interested in unexpected conversations that go uncharted places, are remotely self-aware and like to laugh, then please join me as I continue to find my public voice on Reclaiming with Monica Lewinsky. (That’s me.) I will have honest, wide-ranging interviews with all kinds of people – recognizable names, regular folks, experts and friends – about what it means to reclaim what’s been lost or taken in the broadest sense. Every week, I’ll draw from my own unique experiences (like say, surviving a global scandal at 24 years old), and delve into the personal and often messy ways people find their way back to themselves. And because I love a good tangent, we’ll probably also touch on other stuff, too.

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  • Alan Cumming

    Alan Cumming
    Feb 25 2025

    In this deeply personal episode, Monica chats with actor and Traitors presenter Alan Cumming, who shares his story of surviving an abusive childhood with a father obsessed with his hair and the lasting impact it left on him. He reflects on the power of speaking openly about his trauma, how sharing his story has helped him heal, and why he still struggles with the fear of becoming a father himself. It’s an honest and raw conversation about breaking cycles, confronting the past, and learning to move forward.

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    53 mins
  • Olivia Munn

    Olivia Munn
    Feb 18 2025

    In this episode, Monica sits down with actress, women’s health advocate, and breast cancer survivor, Olivia Munn for a candid conversation about resilience, self-discovery, and healing. Olivia reflects on her childhood experiences with bullying and how her stubbornness helped shape her fierce, determined spirit as an adult. She also discusses the lessons she’s learned in the industry, the mindful practices that keep her grounded, and her journey through a breast cancer diagnosis—including the challenges of a mastectomy and her bold decision to reveal her scars in her iconic Skims campaign. With an honest, down-to-earth conversation, this episode offers real talk on resilience, growth, and learning to live in the now.

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    1 hr and 16 mins
  • Monica Lewinsky

    Monica Lewinsky
    Feb 18 2025

    In the powerful premiere of Reclaiming with Monica Lewinsky, Monica reflects on how she found the strength to take back her story after the scandal that turned her life upside down. With raw honesty, she opens up about the years of public shame, personal struggle, and the turning point that led her to reclaim her voice. This episode offers an intimate look at Monica’s journey from survivor to activist—and the strength it took to become the woman she is today. Interviewed by Elna Baker.

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    1 hr and 15 mins

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A must listen!!!

Monica is so relatable on every topic she covers and makes you feel like you’re just having a chat with one of your girlfriends. Easily one of the best podcasts in a long time.

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Powerful and Timely

Think about sitting down to catch up with your most interesting, inspiring, and badass friend, and leaving the conversation feeling emboldened to approach your life from a more powerful and generous place, every time you talk to them. That's what listening to the Reclaiming podcast is like.

I admittedly checked out the first episode because I'm a fan of Monica Lewinsky for her activism and candid humor, and wanted to hear her tell her own story, in her own words. That episode was absolutely brilliant. The following two episodes have revealed that Monica is a very talented interviewer who creates a welcoming space for both her guests and her listeners. The guests so far have been authentic and fascinating, and speak of some of the most difficult things someone can go through, and show, in very real ways, what reclamation is all about. I'm so excited for the next episode.

As I write this as a queer person in the US in February 2025, I have to say that I've spent too much time lately dissocdissociating into comfort shows and mindless entertainment, scared and overwhelmed about these very frightening days we're in. I recently made a decision to not only revive my awareness about what is happening in the country around me, but to actively work on finding what makes me more empowered for the long fight ahead. Reclaiming is bringing me one step closer.

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