Tarana Burke

Reclaiming with Monica Lewinsky

Wondery

Society & Culture

4.6 • 728 Ratings

🗓️ 18 March 2025

⏱️ 70 minutes

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This week on Reclaiming, we sit down with trailblazer Tarana Burke, the activist and leader whose powerful voice helped to spark a global movement. In this candid conversation, Tarana opens up about the origins of Me Too, revealing the deeply personal experiences that fueled her lifelong fight for justice. She sheds light on the complexities of power dynamics, the resilience of those who have felt unheard, and the ongoing work of creating safer spaces for all. With wisdom, warmth, and unshakable determination, Tarana reflects on the victories, the challenges, and the path forward in a world still reckoning with long-overdue change. Don’t miss this inspiring and thought-provoking episode with the woman who turned a phrase into a revolution.

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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 Wonderly Plus in the Wondry app or on Apple Podcasts.
0:10.3	Or you can listen for free wherever you get your podcasts.
0:17.3	Hi, for today's episode, I spoke with the amazing activist, author, and my friend Tarana Burke, the founder of the original Me Too movement.
0:29.7	I wanted to talk to Tarana because her personal story is remarkable, and she shares it with such power and love.
0:36.6	This woman embodies reclaiming in her every breath.
0:39.9	In our conversation, I was really moved by how much of a kindred trauma spirit she is for me.
0:45.2	And it reminded me also of how funny she is.
0:48.3	Anyway, I hope you can find something in our chat to connect to, and thanks for joining us on reclaiming.
1:00.4	Thank you to our presenting sponsor, Audible.
1:06.2	Explore over one million audio books, podcasts, and exclusive Audible originals that will inspire and motivate you. Visit Audible.com slash reclaiming to find your next listen.
1:13.0	Thank you to our exclusive fashion partner Reformation. I honestly can't tell you how many of
1:18.2	their pieces have become my go-to favorites. Their sweaters have this incredible way of being
1:22.6	both polished and comfortable. And in fact, when we recorded my own reclaiming story for the podcast, I was wearing
1:29.7	the same Reformation sweater as the producer interviewing me, but thankfully we had the Clara on
1:34.8	in different colors. Their clothes work for all moments in my life, whether it's a casual
1:39.4	day out or a more formal occasion, I always find myself reaching for my Reformation pieces.
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1:50.2	sustainable fashion. Hi, Tarana. Welcome to Reclaiming. Thank you so much for being here. This is
1:57.5	very meaningful to me. Thank you for having me. I'm glad to be here. I was thinking on the way
2:02.2	over how, I think the last time I saw you was at your kick-ass 50th birthday party, where you were like
2:09.3	looking amazing and I left early because I'm old. And even though it was good music, I was like,
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