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IMO with Michelle Obama and Craig Robinson

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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. IMO Live at SXSW: Combatting Hopelessness with Dr. Laurie Santos

    Michelle and Craig host their first live podcast recording together at SXSW! They are joined by Dr. Laurie Santos, psychology professor and host of The Happiness Lab, to answer a l…

    01:05:03
  2. Caretakers Need to Care for Themselves with Seth and Lauren Rogen

    Filmmakers Seth and Lauren Rogen join the show to answer a listener’s question about family upheaval caused by caring for an aging parent. Seth and Lauren open up about caring for…

    01:07:59
  3. Some Friendships Need to Go with Issa Rae

    Issa Rae is an acclaimed actor, producer, writer, and restauranteur—but she’s also a student of modern adult friendships. She joins Michelle and Craig to answer a question from a l…

    01:07:59
  4. You Should Start a Podcast with Your Sibling with Michelle and Craig

    In a small shared bedroom in a rented house on Euclid Avenue in Chicago, Michelle Obama and Craig Robinson built a special sibling bond. In their first episode, the former First La…

    53:11
  5. Introducing IMO with Michelle Obama and Craig RobinsonTrailer

    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 existe…

    00:57
  6. Music of My Mind from 'The Wonder of Stevie'

    Higher Ground listeners! We'd like to share the first episode of an exciting new Audible Original podcast. It's called The Wonder of Stevie. You might think you know Stevie Wonder…

    59:21
  7. “We Weren’t Meant to Do This Life Alone” with Heather McGhee

    Author and commentator Heather McGhee sits down with Michelle to talk about growing up without fear, January 6th, and how to stay hopeful. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/p…

    27:50
  8. "We Can't Be Who We Can't See" with Michele Norris

    Award-winning journalist Michele Norris and Michelle Obama discuss how they push each other in their friendship, challenges in relationships, and the importance of mentorship. See…

    30:05
  9. Introducing "Your Mama's Kitchen"

    “Tell me about your mama’s kitchen.” That’s the simple request which begins each episode of this new Higher Ground and Audible Original podcast from acclaimed journalist Michele No…

    49:18
  10. “Our Hair is a Portal into our Souls” with Tracee Ellis Ross

    Michelle and Tracee Ellis Ross discuss their personal style, the power of self-expression, and finding self-worth outside of romantic relationships. (Plus: Sit-downs with Michelle’…

    30:30
  11. "Barack Is My Home" with Oprah Winfrey

    Michelle and Oprah talk about Michelle’s 50th birthday party on Oprah’s estate, how they foster relationships that last, and why—even after everything that has happened in our coun…

    37:05
  12. "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
  13. “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
  14. "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
  15. "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
  16. “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
  17. “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
  18. “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
  19. 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
  20. 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
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