Reclaiming with Monica Lewinsky Monica Lewinsky
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Feb 18, 2025 
Elna Baker, a writer and former staff member of 'This American Life,' joins Monica Lewinsky for a candid discussion on resilience and personal growth. They explore the impact of public scrutiny and emotional upheaval following a 1998 scandal. The conversation highlights navigating trauma, embracing vulnerability, and the healing power of sharing personal narratives. Elna shares insights on making life choices while battling societal pressures, transforming pain into purpose, and the importance of supportive connections in their journeys.
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The Scandal and Aftermath
- Monica Lewinsky reflects on her White House internship and the subsequent scandal that changed her life.
- She discusses the public shame, personal struggles, and the legal battles that followed.
Navigating Public Life
- Lewinsky describes the challenges of becoming a public figure against her will, including constant press scrutiny and restricted movements.
- She shares anecdotes about how she learned to navigate public spaces and protect her privacy.
Shame and Sexuality
- Elna Baker shares a personal anecdote about confessing sexual details to a bishop as a Mormon.
- Lewinsky describes having to give a "sex deposition" and the shame associated with her sexuality being publicly scrutinized.