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.
As part of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, surgeon and author Dr. Elisa Port joins Monica on Reclaiming this week to separate fact from fear. What do we get wrong about breast cancer—and how can better information help us feel more empowered, not more afraid? Drawing on her book, The Breast Advice, Dr. Port pairs medical expertise with patient stories to unpack individualized screening, dense breasts, genetic testing, and common misconceptions about mammograms and biopsies. Together, they explore the questions behind the headlines—from hormone replacement therapy and GLP-1 medications to AI’s potential in breast cancer detection. It’s a candid, practical conversation about understanding your risk, weighing your options, and reclaiming a sense of agency over your health.
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13 Oct 2026
Tony Goldwyn
Actor, director, and activist Tony Goldwyn joins Monica this week on Reclaiming for a candid conversation about power, empathy, and life beyond the spotlight. They revisit his years as President Fitz on Scandal, the surreal experience of watching real-life political scandals unfold while making the show, and what playing flawed characters has taught him about the stories we attach to people. Tony reflects on his Hollywood inheritance—his grandfather Samuel Goldwyn was the “G” in Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer—and the complicated conversation around nepotism, privilege, and forging your own path with a famous last name. Away from Hollywood, Tony shares lessons from his enduring marriage to production designer Jane Musky, the boundaries that keep family at the center of his life, and the joy of collaborating with his daughter Anna on their podcast, Far From the Tree.
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6 Oct 2026
Michael Stipe
Musician, photographer, and activist Michael Stipe joins Monica this week on Reclaiming fresh from the studio as he is in the midst of recording his first ever solo album. Michael reflects on navigating the public image that came with R.E.M, how vulnerability has emerged as his true superpower and the tricky work of finding your way back from depression. Together, they explore the energy he’s feeling in his return to music and why hope matters even more in today’s world. It’s a conversation about remaining curious—and becoming more fully yourself—after the world thinks it already knows you. We even get a little listen to a new, not-yet-released track.
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