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Amanda Knox on When Headlines Steal Your Humanity

Reclaiming with Monica Lewinsky

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This week on Reclaiming, Monica is joined by Amanda Knox — advocate, writer, and executive producer of the new Hulu series The Twisted Tale of Amanda Knox — for an unflinching and deeply personal conversation about identity, injustice, and the long tail of trauma. From being wrongly imprisoned at 20 years old for her roommate’s murder to reclaiming authorship over her own story, Amanda reflects on the cost of being turned into a symbol, and the strength it takes to become a person again. They talk about shame, survival, and what it means to grieve when the world refuses to see your pain. It’s a candid and emotionally layered episode about truth, bias, and the power of finally being heard.

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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-....

00:00 Intro
01:45 Intense Reactions to the Trailer
02:52 The Horrors of Prison
05:53 Processing Grief and Trauma
12:22 The Importance of Telling the Story
20:05 The Role of Feminism and Misogyny
24:22 Criminal Justice Reform and Victimhood
32:40 Criminal Justice and Emotional Support
33:28 Meditation and Resilience
34:25 Personal Growth and Advocacy
35:40 The Struggles of Public Perception
38:47 Rediscovering Inner Compass
44:24 Navigating Post-Prison Life
56:45 Sexual Trauma and Healing
01:03:26 Reclaiming Humor and Moving Forward

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20 Comments

@ReclaimingMonicaLewinsky Creator 1 year ago Pinned

In 2019, Monica went on Last Week Tonight with John Oliver and it was a monumental step on her journey to reclamation. Now, John sits down with Monica for a powerful and candid conversation about shame, comedy, and the joy of laughter. Watch last week's video here: https://youtu.be/yR-KTECQGxQ

@Merbella 1 year ago

As a 50-year-old woman who intensely followed the scandals that surrounded both Monica and Amanda, I can say, you both had many, many people who saw you back then and felt horrible for how you were portrayed and treated. It pains me still today because your story represented many young, vulnerable females caught up in a storm that you could not defend yourselves from. I'd like to think this wouldn't happen the same way today. I also think you both are beautifully brave women and it heals our generation of women to see how you both have risen above your past. ❤

@maryfeeney4218 1 year ago

I remember Amanda’s sweet mother on the news working so tirelessly for her precious child. So glad to see these two women bringing these issues to the public to protect more women

@Bets23 1 year ago (edited)

My 3 year old daughter and I were attacked in my apartment by a stranger (potentially by a serial rapist) in the middle of the night in 2007. I fought back, and he gave up. The police didn't believe me, the news spread lies about me... but we lived. Hearing lies about yourself alone in a hospital room is on the 6:00 news was such a weird moment for me. So thankful for this conversation for reasons that I am not even sure of, or that even if I did know...I'm not sure I could correctly express it. Keep on being heard, ladies! Your voices are invaluable!

@CarolineJ-f3r 1 year ago

Monica, I absolutely love your podcast! I am around your age, and I remember well the ordeal you were put through. I have such respect for you for reclaiming your identity, your strength, and your life. I worked with Amanda's Dad at a company in Seattle when she was going through her ordeal. I always saw her as a typical college student and beloved daughter. I believed wholeheartedly in her innocence. It is so wonderful to see her also reclaiming her identity and her life. Two very intelligent, articulate, and strong women. Thank you for allowing us to witness such an amazing conversation!

@gabriellawaldi 1 year ago

I sometimes struggle with life, but when I see these two women and what they went through and how inspiring and brave they are, it gives me strenght and hope.

@WharfRat44 5 months ago

Incredible! Amanda, if you ever see this, I am so freaking sorry for what you went through. You are such a beacon of hope. Thanks for doing this.

@dustincecil9640 1 year ago

p.s. monica... i hope you'll consider having more guest like Amanda on... in the sense that she's not a celebrity, or of the hollywood system. you've got a great interview style and it's obvious that your focus is on making connections... i think its time for you to really get in the weeds on these conversations with more 'regular'/'unknown' people... anyhoo... great work--keep going.. :)

@JaVi-wf1gl 1 year ago (edited)

Also, look at how people still believe that the surviving roommate had something to do w the Idaho killing.. that’s crazy to me. So narrow minded.

So happy to see her doing better.
Tabloids around the world picked her apart.
German tabloids called her „Angel with the ice eyes“
And these crazy theories only because the old officers wanted to be right.
You both truly went through a similar thing.

I’ll def watch the movie. Great interview! ❤

@Ktwood1 1 year ago

The meeting of these two brains in my lifetime makes me so happy .

@42LINEWIFE 1 year ago

I don’t think Amanda knows how many of we’re pulling for her. It was very clear to me and the people that I surrounded myself with that she was innocent. It’s clear this is something she’s still working through and likely will be working through for a long time to come. It’s good to see her happy and thriving and I hope she feels all the love now.

@viviennea.293 1 year ago

Thank you for interviewing Amanda Knox. You are the very best person to do so. I am in awe of both of you. Brave, intelligent and strong. Both of you, Truly inspiring.

@dianav.5837 1 year ago

I am so sorry for what both of you ladies have been through. Your strength and resilience is such an inspiration.

@Tocaalayla4 10 months ago

In my head I think she went to Monica because I think Monica makes u feel comfortable and doesn’t talk over u ..and truly gets it..❤

@AskedAndAnswered62 1 year ago

I have always supported Amanda and Monica. Brave, lovely ladies who were judged in the most egregious ways. Unacceptable.❤

@leslieplesac6345 5 months ago

Thank you for this brilliant conversation. So many take-aways. With grace and truth, you both are gifts to all of us.

@AaronSmith-kt2fs 1 year ago

A long time ago Rolling Stone magazine did a feature story covering the case against Amanda Knox. There was no case against Amanda Knox. It’s beyond fucked up what she was put through, and it’s an extremely impressive to see how far she’s come and overcome.

@klbg123-m8y 1 year ago

Two women put through hell that have become national treasures, with respect to their own choices of what they share publicly and what they keep private. Thank you, thank you, for your bravery, honesty, authorship, and missions. 🙌🙌🙌

@cupofteawithpoetry 6 months ago (edited)

Thank you to both of you. Two strong and level headed women, fighting for others who have also suffered a miscarriage of justice 🙏

@3catsinMexico 1 year ago

This is a truly great podcast. I was in my early 30s when Monica’s scandal occurred and really felt for how she was treated by the legal system and the public. A true phoenix, she is a great podcast host, reflective of her own experience and with empathy toward her guests. It’s a riveting listen every single time. Amanda was a great interview. Both of these women are impressive and strong, and living reminders of human resilience.