Tarana Burke on Me Too, Power Dynamics, & The Battle Of Survival

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. Watch more episodes of Reclaiming:    • Reclaiming with Monica Lewinsky   Connect with Monica:   / monica_lewinsky   https://x.com/monicalewinsky   / monicalewinsky   Connect with Wondery: Connect with Wondery   / wonderymedia     / wonderymedia     / wonderymedia   https://x.com/wonderymedia Chapters: 00:00: INTRO 1:41: SPONSORSHIP ACKNOWLEDMENTS 02:35: HOW WE MET 04:31: ORIGIN OF THE METOO MOVEMENT 06:13: METOO GOES VIRAL 13:47: THE MEDIA RESPONSE TO METOO 21:17: PUBLIC SCRUTINY 24:55: THE IMPACT OF TRAUMA 33:11 SPONSORSHIP ACKNOWLEDGMENTS 35:11: GENERATIONAL DIFFERENCES IN ADDRESSING S*XUAL VIOLENCE 37:06: CREATING LANGUAGE FOR YOUNGER SURVIVORS 37:26: THE POWER OF CELEBRITY STORIES 42:08: COVER SIN 55:14: SELF HELP AND THERAPY 1:04:17: THE IMPORTANCE OF FREE RESOURCES 1:07:27: DAILY RECLAMATION AND JOY About the show: If you’re interested in unexpected conversations that go uncharted places, are remotely self-aware and like to laugh, then please join me as I continue to find my public voice on Reclaiming with Monica Lewinsky. (That’s me.) I will have honest, wide-ranging interviews with all kinds of people – recognizable names, regular folks, experts and friends – about what it means to reclaim what’s been lost or taken in the broadest sense. Every week, I’ll draw from my own unique experiences (like say, surviving a global scandal at 24 years old), and delve into the personal and often messy ways people find their way back to themselves. And because I love a good tangent, we’ll probably also touch on other stuff, too. Listen to Reclaiming with Monica Lewinsky premieres early and ad-free at https://wondery.com/shows/reclaiming-.... #monicalewinsky #podcast