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This week on Reclaiming, we sit down with the unflinching and fiercely funny Tig Notaro, a comedian whose honesty and humor have redefined the boundaries of stand-up. In this raw and revelatory conversation, Tig opens up about the life-threatening battle with C. diff infection that left her physically depleted, and the surreal moment that followed just months after —when she stepped on stage just days after being diagnosed with cancer to deliver what would become one of the most iconic comedy sets of our time. She also speaks candidly about the devastating loss of her mother, who passed away while Tig was still in the hospital herself, and how that grief compounded an already unimaginable chapter of her life. With her signature deadpan delivery, Tig reflects on how facing mortality reshaped her approach to comedy, creativity, and connection. She shares her thoughts on emotional growth, vulnerability, and what it means to truly reclaim your life in the aftermath of trauma. Watch more episodes of Reclaiming: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLMJUnI6nPG8Em8EZyWhZ_C_2ZFS3T2hnO Connect with Monica: https://www.instagram.com/monica_lewinsky https://x.com/monicalewinsky https://www.facebook.com/MonicaLewinsky/ Connect with Wondery: Connect with Wondery https://instagram.com/wonderymedia https://tiktok.com/@wonderymedia https://facebook.com/wonderymedia https://x.com/wonderymedia 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-with-monica-lewinsky. Chapters: 00:00 Introduction 01:38 How We Met 02:33 The Taylor Dane Story 08:14 Discussing the Documentary: Come See Me in The Good Light 19:24 Tig's Health Journey 29:32 Sponsor Messages 31:25 Turning Point of 2012 Health Journey 33:23 Emotional Maturity and Curiosity 35:16 Reflections on Loss and Gratitude 41:02 Meeting Stephanie and Finding Love 45:57 Tig Defends Monica on Stephen Colbert 51:37 Taking Risks and Living Honestly 01:00 Balancing Career and Personal Life #monicalewinsky #podcast #standupcomedy #cancersurvivor #trauma #resilience #cdiff #tignotaro