Former First Lady Michelle Obama is opening up about the challenges of marriage, public scrutiny, and personal loss in her new podcast, IMO with Michelle Obama and Craig Robinson.
Speaking at a live taping during SXSW, she shared how she has remained resilient amid the pressures of being in the public eye.
Reflecting on her marriage to former President Barack Obama, Michelle emphasized that external negativity should never define personal well-being. She warned against living through social media, stating:
Instead, she encouraged listeners to prioritize real conversations over online chatter, a lesson she’s embraced since Barack Obama’s first presidential campaign in 2008.
Michelle also spoke candidly about the deep bond she shares with her brother, Craig Robinson, and how their relationship strengthened following the loss of their mother in 2024.
Their podcast provides a space for meaningful discussions, aiming to counter the isolation many people feel in today’s world.
