Reclaiming with Monica Lewinsky is a space for thoughtful, unguarded conversations about who we are and how we make sense of the world. Drawing from her own journey in the public eye, Monica's unique ability to understand both vulnerability and resilience creates a rare sanctuary where cultural figures, experts and friends feel safe to truly open up. Each week, these intimate conversations go deep but not heavy and invite listeners to find their own connection to the stories of how we get back what was once lost or taken from us. Monica guides conversations into self-exploration with warmth, humor and the kind of unexpected insights that can only reveal themselves when one has navigated the complexity of life.
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Jenny Slate
Actor, comedian, and writer Jenny Slate joins Monica this week on Reclaiming for a truly adorable conversation about creativity, motherhood, and embracing every tender, s
Sep 29 1 h 03 min
Gretchen Carlson
Award-winning journalist and women’s rights advocate Gretchen Carlson joins Monica for a deeply personal conversation about transforming enforced silence into systemic ch
Sep 22 1 h 03 min
Ariana DeBose
Oscar-winning performer Ariana DeBose joins Monica for a deeply personal conversation about her rise to fame, navigating public scrutiny, and moving through grief. Ariana
Sep 15 1 h 11 min
Priya Parker and Anand Giridharadas
Writers and couple Priya Parker and Anand Giridharadas join Monica this week on Reclaiming for an energized conversation about intentional gathering, healthy conflict, an
Sep 8 1 h 21 min
RERUN: Alan Cumming
This week, we’re revisiting a conversation with Reclaiming’s very first guest, actor Alan Cumming. The Traitors, which Alan hosts, continues to soar in popularity, earnin
Sep 1 53 min
Sara Hirsh Bordo
This week Monica sits down with award-winning filmmaker, Women Rising founder, and author Sara Hirsh Bordo for a deeply personal conversation about chronic illness, self-
Aug 25 54 min
Chang-rae Lee
Celebrated novelist Chang-rae Lee joins Monica this week on Reclaiming for an insightful conversation about immigration, identity, and the stories we construct to make se
Aug 18 1 h 07 min
RERUN: Allison Janney
The incomparable Allison Janney is nominated for an Emmy this fall for her role in The Diplomat, so we’re revisiting one of our favorite conversations with her. Allison o
Aug 11 57 min
Siri Hustvedt
Writer, poet, and thinker Siri Hustvedt joins Monica this week on Reclaiming for a profound conversation about the physical reality of grief, the shared self created by l
Aug 4 1 h 00 min
Josh Johnson
Comedian, writer, and The Daily Show correspondent Josh Johnson joins Monica this week on Reclaiming for a thoughtful conversation about finding connection through humor,
Jul 28 1 h 12 min
Roxane Gay
Bestselling author and cultural critic Roxane Gay joins Monica this week on Reclaiming for a deep, candid conversation about the body, feminism, trauma, and the ways powe
Jul 21 1 h 05 min
Jamie Lynn Sigler
Actress, author, and advocate Jamie Lynn Sigler joins Monica this week on Reclaiming for a deeply honest conversation about chronic illness, the burden of secrecy, and th
Jul 14 1 h 11 min
RERUN: Miley Cyrus
This week on Reclaiming, we're revisiting one of our favorite interview with Miley Cyrus—global icon, shape-shifting performer, and fearlessly candid storyteller. Miley o
Jul 7 1 h 10 min
Laverne Cox
Emmy-winning actress, producer, author, and transgender rights trailblazer Laverne Cox joins Monica this week on Reclaiming for a live taping at the Cascade PBS Ideas Fes
Jun 30 48 min
Tan France
Queer Eye star, fashion entrepreneur and producer Tan France joins Monica this week on Reclaiming for a vulnerable conversation about identity and belonging. Tan retraces
Jun 23 1 h 12 min
Lena Waithe
Emmy-winning actor, writer, and creator Lena Waithe joins Monica on Reclaiming this week for a philosophical conversation about storytelling as a path to empathy and soci
Jun 16 50 min
Gary Vee
Serial entrepreneur and digital marketing icon, Gary Vee joins Monica on Reclaiming this week for a candid conversation that pulls back the curtain on his early investmen
Jun 9 1 h 05 min
Allyson Felix
The most decorated American track & field athlete in history, Allyson Felix joins Monica this week on Reclaiming for a conversation about what it takes to turn a moment o
Jun 2 57 min
John Oliver: RERUN
This week on Reclaiming, we’re playing one of our all time interviews with comedian, writer, and host John Oliver— a candid and thoughtful conversation about comedy, sham
May 26 1 h 15 min
Rachel Bloom
Emmy-winning creator and star of the TV series Crazy Ex-Girlfriend, Rachel Bloom joins Monica this week on Reclaiming for a revealing conversation about turning your pers
May 19 58 min
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A curated, balanced selection of Apple Podcasts reviews.
I am very much enjoying this podcast! I love listening to Monica. Her sense of humor is smart but doesn’t try too hard, her command of the English language and ability to choose the best word but not sound inaccessible is flawless, and she neither tries to ignore nor hangs on 1998. Her questions for guests are the perfect balance of being inquisitive while still respectful. The chemistry and warmth between the guests and Monica are apparent. Episode number two, where Monica is interviewed about 1998, is brave.
I have listened to four episodes and for me, it is technically perfect. There are no annoying bumpers, Monica’s voice and cadence are ideal, and she does not overtalk her guests. We always knew this woman was intelligent and now she gets to reclaim that. I am looking forward to listening to more.
moreskinnydays · May 2025
A wonderful host and great show concept. Interview style is solid, guests are interesting, entertaining, and come from diverse backgrounds and careers, etc., and the flow of conversation makes it feel like you’re sitting it on two friends catching up. And on a side note- seeing the other comments is very telling of those that have actually listened to the show rather than those that haven’t or are nitpicking on irrelevant issues unrelated.
Sochzrd7 · May 2025
If you told me 25+ years ago I’d be listening to Monica on podcast, I wouldn’t have believed you. She’s proven over the years to be a person of substance and an inspiration for how to reclaim your life/narrative. She’s an excellent podcaster and every single episode I’ve heard has been excellent. I love that she weaves nuggets about her experience without it dominating the discussion. Her experience is the source of the reclaiming and without it, it would not feel like a genuine podcast. She isn’t just a podcaster, she’s someone who survived and thrived and that ought to be acknowledged & emulated.
DioC81 · May 2025
This podcast is such a wonderful find. Monica Lewinsky is an amazing woman and a terrific host. She is intelligent, compassionate and articulate, and she can bring you in with her warmth. I’m so sorry for the pain she has endured in the public sphere, for the way everyone seemed to underestimate and dismiss her, but I am grateful that it eventually brought her to us as a podcast host so that we could get to know her better.
Sarah Sally Sadie · May 2025
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