EPISODE · Jun 16, 2026 · 50 MIN

Lena Waithe

from Reclaiming with Monica Lewinsky · host Prufrock LLC

Emmy-winning actor, writer, and creator Lena Waithe joins Monica on Reclaiming this week for a philosophical conversation about storytelling as a path to empathy and social change. Lena charts her journey from creating groundbreaking television like The Chi, co-writing Netflix's award winning Master of None and more recently co-producing Cats: The Jellicle Ball on Broadway. She opens up about the profound impact of attending her first silent meditation retreat at 40 and how this daily practice has brought her life into focus. Together, Monica and Lena explore queer representation in the arts, the strange elasticity of time, and the singular magic of theater. Whatever challenges you’re facing, Grow Therapy is here to help. Visit GrowTherapy.com/RECLAIMING to get started! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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