Chelsea Handler

Reclaiming with Monica Lewinsky

Wondery

Society & Culture

4.6 • 728 Ratings

🗓️ 15 April 2025

⏱️ 51 minutes

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This week on Reclaiming, we sat down with comedy powerhouse Chelsea Handler for a conversation that peels back the layers of her signature confidence and wit - and oh did we laugh! Chelsea opens up about the profound loss of her brother and how his death shaped the trajectory of her life. She candidly discusses her late-in-life embrace of therapy, offering her thoughts into why it's never too late for self-discovery. We also explore societal expectations around motherhood and how Chelsea has cultivated meaningful relationships with children in her life while remaining true to her decision not to have children of her own.

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0:00.0	Wonderie Plus subscribers can listen to reclaiming with Monica Lewinsky early and ad-free right now.
0:06.4	Join Wonderie Plus in the Wondry app or on Apple Podcasts.
0:10.3	Or you can listen for free wherever you get your podcasts.
0:18.8	Hi, everyone.
0:20.1	For today's episode, I had the absolute pleasure of talking with my hilarious, bold, and endlessly evolving friend, Chelsea Handler. You probably know her as a comedian, author, and TV host. But beyond the laughs, she's someone who's done the deep personal work of growth and self-discovery. In our conversation,
0:39.4	we get into her journey with therapy, her mission to uplift women, and how she's learning
0:44.5	that strength isn't just about being tough. It's about being open. I hope you find something
0:50.5	in our chat to connect to, and thanks for joining us on reclaiming.
1:07.2	Thank you to our presenting sponsor, Audible. Love getting lost in heart-pounding stories.
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2:03.6	I'm very honored to be here.
2:05.3	I'm very happy about your success.
2:06.0	Thank you.
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