Who Is Monica Lewinsky? From Political Scandal To Podcast Host - A Story Of Resilience

(MENAFN- Live Mint) Monica Lewinsky, once at the center of one of the most infamous political scandals in American history, is reclaiming her narrative on her own terms. Best known for her affair with former US President Bill Clinton in the late 1990s-a controversy that led to his impeachment-Lewinsky has spent decades navigating public scrutiny and personal reinvention. Now 51, she is using her voice to spark conversations on resilience, identity, and the impact of public shaming through her new podcast, Reclaiming with Monica Lewinsky.

Monica Lewinsky reclaims her narrative with new podcast

Monica Lewinsky , once at the center of a major political scandal involving former US President Bill Clinton , is reclaiming her story through her new podcast, "Reclaiming with Monica Lewinsky ". Now 51, she is using her platform to discuss resilience, identity, and the impact of public shaming.

In the premiere episode, released on February 8, Lewinsky reflected on how the 1998 scandal shaped her life , saying,“I lost my anonymity, I lost my future, I lost my sense of self.” She admitted to falling for Clinton, calling it an“inappropriate relationship” that lasted two years.

Speaking separately on the Call Her Daddy podcast, she suggested that Bill Clinton should have resigned when Congress moved to impeach him.“The right way to handle it would've been to say it was nobody's business and to resign,” she said. She also criticized how the situation was handled, adding,“Or to find a way to stay in office without lying and throwing a young person under the bus.”

Here's what to know about Monica Lewinsky-who has since the political scandal become a vocal advocate against cyberbullying and public shaming, using her platform to promote resilience and reclaim her own narrative.

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