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Podcast

IMO with Michelle Obama and Craig Robinson

with Higher Ground

118 episodesLatest 5 days agoNew episode
Recorded in United States of AmericaEnglishEducationSelf-ImprovementSociety & Culture
Michelle Obama and her big brother Craig Robinson bring their unique experiences and candid perspectives to a range of listeners’ personal dilemmas, from the everyday to the existential. Each week, they’re joined by special guests to tackle audience questions with practical advice, relatable anecdotes, and plenty of laughs. From dating and relationships to parenting and financial planning, IMO sees the iconic First Lady at her most relaxed and honest. This podcast will leave you laughing, reflecting, and feeling more prepared to tackle life’s challenges. Join the fun and submit your questions at imopod.com!
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  1. "The Friendship Bubble" with Elizabeth Alexander

    Legendary poet and teacher Elizabeth Alexander sits down with Michelle to discuss their 30 years of friendship, how they struggled as young mothers, and crucial support their frien…

    30:30
  2. “Excellence Is My Practice” with Gayle King

    Parenting is the focus of this conversation: Gayle opens up about how she approached raising her “favorite daughter” and “favorite son”, and Michelle discusses her fight to keep he…

    28:40
  3. "The Power Of Small" with David Letterman

    Legendary talk show host and comedian David Letterman talks to Michelle about anxiety—vulnerability, his struggles with taking criticism, and their mutual experiences in the public…

    30:50
  4. "Decoding Fear" with Ellen DeGeneres

    Ellen DeGeneres and Michelle discuss the role fear plays in their lives—why it’s important, the people who would weaponize it, and ways to turn the things that terrify you into roc…

    36:45
  5. “Telling Myself That I Was Enough” with Conan O’Brien

    Conan sits down with Michelle to talk about growing up feeling different and swap hard won lessons about relationships and marriage. Plus: Michelle tells stories of her White House…

    38:10
  6. “We All Have A Light” with Tyler Perry

    Tyler Perry and Michelle discuss their different—but extremely powerful—childhood memories, the drive to succeed as working class Black folks and the difficulty of raising kids in…

    36:59
  7. “Kids Just Want Our Gladness” with Hoda Kotb

    Hoda and Michelle go deep on the importance of shining our light for others, especially children. They also talk about how they’ve navigated the most daunting challenges in their l…

    40:41
  8. Introducing “The Sum of Us”Bonus

    In a new series from Higher Ground, author Heather McGhee embarks on a road trip across Covid-era America, unearthing stories of American hope and solidarity in a time of great div…

    23:03
  9. Introducing "Renegades: Born in the USA"Bonus

    So much has happened since the debut of The Michelle Obama Podcast—including President Barack Obama, launching a podcast of his own. Renegades: Born in the USA is a series of conve…

    41:38
  10. Family Ties: On Raising Kids with Craig & Marian Robinson

    Michelle’s mom and brother join to talk all things parenting—from bringing babies home to dropping them off at college. Find the episode transcript here: https://spoti.fi/TMOP_tran…

    47:48
  11. Across Generations: Michelle Obama and Her Mentees

    Part two of our discussion about mentorship features Michelle in conversation with her younger team members, in which they explore the ups and downs of professional life and what i…

    54:18
  12. Working Women: Valerie Jarrett and the Importance of Mentorship

    In part one of her discussion about mentorship, Michelle reminisces with her friend and former boss Valerie Jarrett about personal growth in the workplace. Find the episode transcr…

    44:21
  13. They Do: Talking Marriage with Conan O’Brien

    Conan O’Brien video chats with Michelle to discuss the challenges and joys of marriage. Find the episode transcript here: http://spoti.fi/TMOP_transcripts See Privacy Policy at ht…

    41:09
  14. The Gift of Girlfriends with Denielle, Sharon, and Kelly

    Michelle Obama sits down with three of her dearest friends—Denielle Pemberton-Heard, Dr. Sharon Malone, and Kelly Dibble—to talk about women’s friendship and navigating the White H…

    44:12
  15. Growing Up Robinson with Craig and Michelle

    Michelle chats with her beloved older brother about their childhood and growing up together on the South Side of Chicago. Find the episode transcript here: http://spoti.fi/TMOP_tra…

    54:57
  16. What Your Mother Never Told You About Health with Dr. Sharon Malone

    Michelle talks with her friend, Dr. Sharon Malone, an OB-GYN, about women’s health, menopause, and aging. Find the episode transcript here: http://spoti.fi/TMOP_transcripts See Pr…

    40:00
  17. Protests and the Pandemic with Michele Norris

    Award-winning journalist Michele Norris joins Michelle to discuss how we can gain new understandings of ourselves during an international pandemic and national reckoning with race.…

    50:02
  18. President Barack Obama

    Michelle talks with her husband about the current moment and our responsibilities to our communities, our country, and each other. Find the episode transcript here: http://spoti.fi…

    48:57
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