Reclaiming with Monica Lewinsky

Reclaiming with Monica Lewinsky

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. Follow Reclaiming on the Wondery App or wherever you get your podcasts. Watch new episodes on YouTube, or listen to Reclaiming early and ad-free by joining Wondery+ in the Wondery App, Apple Podcasts, or Spotify.

Episodes

September 23, 2025 77 mins


This week on Reclaiming, we sit down with Jamie Kern Lima—entrepreneur, author, and trailblazing founder of IT Cosmetics, the billion-dollar beauty brand built on authenticity and inclusion. In this conversation, Jamie opens up about what she calls “doubting yourself out of your destiny,” and her “season of setbacks."

She reflects on how persevering through countless “no’s” taught her the power of resilie...

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This week on Reclaiming, we sit down with Mark Duplass—actor, filmmaker, writer, and creative force whose career has stretched across indie film, television, and music. In this conversation, Mark opens up about his personal journey with anxiety and depression, and how he works to keep what he calls “the woog” at bay. He reflects on the tools that help him navigate those darker stretches, the importance ...

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September 9, 2025 68 mins

This week on Reclaiming, Monica is joined by Liz Gilbert, bestselling author of Eat, Pray, Love and City of Girls, for a deeply personal conversation about solitude, self-compassion, and the courage to live outside expectation. Liz opens up about the liberation she’s found in celibacy, the radical practice of befriending herself, and the cost of female over giving. She and Monica talk about lo...

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September 2, 2025 62 mins

This week on Reclaiming, we sit down with Julia Fox—actress, artist, author, and unabashed cultural provocateur who has turned fearlessness into a full-blown art form. In this conversation, Julia opens up about the importance of having a positive male role model for her son, the determination not to let the demons of her past overshadow the blessings of her future, and how she manifested—yes—a sugar daddy. She reflects on ...

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August 26, 2025 66 mins

This week on Reclaiming, Monica is joined by Pulitzer Prize winning journalist Ronan Farrow for a conversation that’s as vulnerable as it is incisive. From growing up under relentless scrutiny to reporting on some of the most powerful men in the world, Ronan opens up about the emotional toll of telling the truth and the unexpected ways trauma can shape ambition. They talk, disinformation, misplaced reality, and the quiet b...

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August 19, 2025 66 mins

This week on Reclaiming, Monica is joined by Amanda Knox—advocate, writer, and executive producer of the new Hulu series The Twisted Tale of Amanda Knox—for an unflinching and deeply personal conversation about identity, injustice, and the long tail of trauma. From being wrongly imprisoned for her roommate’s murder at 20 years old to reclaiming authorship over her own story, Amanda reflects on the cost of being turned into...

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August 12, 2025 72 mins

This week on Reclaiming, we sit down with comedian, writer, and host John Oliver for a candid and thoughtful conversation about comedy, shame, and the power of laughter. John reflects on his interview with Monica in 2019 for Last Week Tonight and how that moment became part of her reclaiming journey. They explore the ethical tightrope of making jokes in a world full of gray areas and how humor can be both a coping tool and...

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August 5, 2025 54 mins

This week on Reclaiming, we talked to, beauty mogul, author, advocate, and all-around force, Victoria Jackson,. She built a multi-million-dollar makeup empire out of her garage, TRADEMARKED the no makeup - makeup look, and later helped bring three life-saving drugs to market after her daughter was diagnosed with a rare disease. We talked about reclaiming self-worth, purpose, and joy, and what it means to keep reinvent...

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July 29, 2025 51 mins

This week on Reclaiming, we’re joined by the hilarious Sarah Silverman, whose career has been built on saying the unsayable—and making us laugh through the discomfort. In this intimate conversation, Sarah opens up about the quiet heartbreak of losing both her parents, the shame and humor of wetting the bed well into her teens, and the evolving landscape of comedy in a culture that’s constantly redefining its boundaries. Wi...

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July 22, 2025 58 mins

This week on Reclaiming, we sit down with supermodel, entrepreneur, and icon Cindy Crawford for a candid and vulnerable conversation about grief, perception, and personal agency. Cindy opens up about the childhood loss of her younger brother and how that early heartbreak shaped her perspective on life, family, and resilience. She reflects on the challenges of being underestimated because of her beauty, and how she’s spent ...

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July 15, 2025 59 mins

This week on Reclaiming, we sit down with actor and author Andrew Rannells for a candid, funny, and deeply reflective conversation about identity, family, and the roles—onstage and off—that have shaped his life. Andrew opens up about growing up gay and Catholic in Omaha, Nebraska, and how those early years informed both his sense of humor and his search for belonging. He shares what it was like to skyrocket to fame with hi...

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July 8, 2025 67 mins

In this deeply soulful and wide-ranging conversation, Monica sits down with singer, songwriter, and now record label founder Kesha to talk about healing, spirituality, and the long road to joy. Kesha opens up about her fight for autonomy, the emotional toll of public scrutiny, and how her spiritual journey and her work with Rick Rubin helped her reconnect with herself. From crystals and plant medicine to reclaiming her voi...

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July 1, 2025 49 mins

This week on Reclaiming, we sit down with journalist, attorney, and Today Show anchor Savannah Guthrie for a candid and heartfelt conversation about ambition, loss, faith and trusting the unexpected. Savannah reflects on her early days as a young intern in Washington, D.C., when dreams of law and journalism collided, and the serendipitous turns that shaped her path forward. She opens up about the profound grief of losing h...

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June 24, 2025 69 mins

This week on Reclaiming, we sit down with actor, writer, and musician Josh Radnor for a soulful, searching conversation about identity, creativity, and the lessons that come from letting go. Josh reflects on the surreal weight of becoming a household name through How I Met Your Mother—and the years it took to untangle his sense of self from the character of Ted Mosby. He opens up about his deepening relationship with music...

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June 17, 2025 63 mins

This week on Reclaiming, we sit down with the iconic Brooke Shields—actress, model, author, and lifelong performer whose career has spanned decades and defied expectations. In this conversation, Brooke opens up about aging in the public eye and the freedom she’s found in embracing it on her own terms. She reflects on the joy and vulnerability of live performance, her deep love of comedy, and why making people laugh has bec...

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June 10, 2025 66 mins

This week on Reclaiming, we sit down with Miley Cyrus, a global icon, shape-shifting performer, and fearlessly candid storyteller. Miley opens up about her earliest days in the spotlight, the complicated legacy of Hannah Montana, and the personal cost of growing up famous. She shares why her latest music feels like medicine, how she’s learned to set boundaries with the public, and the lessons she’s still unlearning about s...

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June 3, 2025 57 mins

This week on Reclaiming, we are joined by actor and activist Sophia Bush. Sophia discusses the journey of learning to trust her instincts after experiencing workplace trauma, navigating public scrutiny during personal transitions, and discovering the power of righteous anger. Sophia shares profound insights about the "character" we become in others' eyes versus our authentic selves, and how somatic practices have helped he...

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May 27, 2025 57 mins

This week on Reclaiming, we sat down with bestselling author and activist Glennon Doyle to discuss self-trust, authenticity, and personal transformation. Glennon opens up about her ongoing journey with eating disorders, recovery, and her relationship with being in the public eye. Plus we explore the power of somatic therapy, listening to one's body, and setting boundaries - even when it's uncomfortable.

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May 20, 2025 50 mins

This week on Reclaiming, we sit down with beloved author and truth-teller Anne Lamott, whose words have offered solace and light to generations of seekers. In this heartfelt conversation, Anne dives into the transformative power of grace, the messy art of forgiveness, and the lifelong unraveling of perfectionism and codependency. With her unique mix of wit and vulnerability, she shares stories of stumbling and surrender, r...

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May 13, 2025 55 mins

This week on Reclaiming, we talk with visionary Andrew Yang, the entrepreneur, former presidential candidate, and champion for a new kind of democracy. In this enlightening conversation, Andrew shares his bold ideas for transforming the American political landscape, including the case for term limits, the need for more than just two political parties, and his passionate advocacy for Universal Basic Income. He reflects on h...

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