Michael Stipe

Musician, photographer, and activist Michael Stipe joins Monica this week on Reclaiming fresh from the studio as he is in the midst of recording his first ever solo album. Michael reflects on navigating the public image that came with R.E.M, how vulnerability has emerged as his true superpower and the tricky work of finding your way back from depression. Together, they explore the energy he’s feeling in his return to music and why hope matters even more in today’s world. It’s a conversation about remaining curious—and becoming more fully yourself—after the world thinks it already knows you. We even get a little listen to a new, not-yet-released track. Get 15% off OneSkin with the code RECLAIMING at https://www.oneskin.co/RECLAIMING #oneskinpod Get 40% off select Lola Blankets products at Lolablankets.com by using code RECLAIMING at checkout. Experience the world’s #1 blanket with Lola Blankets. Head over to Bombas.com/RECLAIMING and use code RECLAIMING for 20% off your first purchase. Check out Uber's new Women Preferences feature that lets women riders request a woman driver. Learn more on the Uber app. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices