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NDTV
08-05-2025
- Entertainment
- NDTV
"I Was Like...": Michelle Obama Says Husband Barack Joked "You're Next Up" After Her Mother's Death
Former First Lady Michelle Obama recently revealed the surprising comment that her husband, former US President Barack Obama, made when she lost her mother in 2024. During a conversation with her brother Craig Robinson on the 'IMO Podcast', she recalled a conversation she had with Barack Obama following the demise of her mother, Marian Robinson. She revealed that "Barack was saying, you know, 'Well, you're next up'" shortly after her mother's death. "I was like, 'I'm not really ready to be next up,'" she explained, adding, "I told him, 'You're next up and Craig is next up.' I delegate that power to you." Michelle Obama's mother, Marian Robinson, died in May 2024 at the age of 86. During the podcast, the two siblings reflected on the impact their mother's death had on them. The duo shared that their mother had been "preparing" them for when she would no longer be alive. "The listeners should know that mom's been threatening to drop dead for 20 years," Craig Robinson said, adding, "She has been preparing us for this. So, she left very direct instructions on what she wanted and how she wanted things to be. We had to take that into account." Further, the pair, who lost their father in 1991, spoke at length about their parents, noting that they both left "big shoes to fill" after their respective deaths. "It's a major shift in your life. I don't care how old you get. Mom and Dad are Mom and Dad," the former first lady said. "Even when I was taking care of Mom, I still gotta listen to her. I can sort of boss her around but in the end, she's my mother. There's a comfort level in that, knowing that no matter how wise or experienced I am in the world, mom always knew more," she added. Meanwhile, in a separate podcast with Jay Shetty earlier this month, Michelle Obama shared that she is seeking therapy to navigate the "next phase of her life". With her daughters grown, her public service work concluded, and her focus now on herself for the first time in years, she emphasised the importance of therapy in navigating this personal shift. "At this phase of my life, I'm in therapy right now because I'm transitioning, you know? I'm 60 years old, I finished a really hard thing in life with my family intact. I'm an empty nester. You know my girls are in - they've been launched. And now for the first time, as I've said before, every choice I'm making is completely mine," she said in an interview with the Jay Shetty Podcast.
NDTV
07-05-2025
- Entertainment
- NDTV
Michelle Obama Reveals She's In Therapy As She Gears Up For "Next Phase" In Life
Former First Lady Michelle Obama shared that she is seeking therapy to navigate the "next phase of her life." With her daughters grown, her public service work concluded, and her focus now on herself for the first time in years, she emphasised the importance of therapy in navigating this personal shift. Her comments follow speculation about a possible divorce from former President Barack Obama. "At this phase of my life, I'm in therapy right now because I'm transitioning, you know? I'm 60 years old, I finished a really hard thing in life with my family intact. I'm an empty nester. You know my girls are in — they've been launched. And now for the first time, as I've said before, every choice I'm making is completely mine," she said in an interview with the Jay Shetty Podcast. The former First Lady said a combination of being out of public service and her children being fully grown has left her in a situation where "every choice that I'm making is completely mine". "I now don't have the excuse of, 'Well, my kids need this,' or 'my husband needs that, ' or 'the country needs that.' So, how do I think about this next phase? Let me get some help," she added. Mrs Obama, a longtime advocate for therapy, compared it to getting a "tune-up." She explained that, having practiced therapy for years, she feels this is the ideal moment for it, as she transitions into a new phase of life, fully aware of her past experiences and current needs. She acknowledged that she was able to "unwind some old habits" and "sort through some old guilt" during therapy sessions. Notably, her absence from events such as President Donald Trump's second inauguration and the funeral of former President Jimmy Carter earlier this year prompted speculation that the Obamas were not in good health. Mrs Obama revealed that stepping away from certain high-profile commitments was a deliberate choice rooted in self-care. "I get to look at my calendar, which I did this year, was a real big example of me, myself looking at something that I was supposed to do - you know, without naming names - and I chose to do what was best for me, not what I had to do, not what I thought other people wanted me to do," she said. The Obamas have been married for 32 years and are parents to two daughters.
Sky News AU
07-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Sky News AU
'Transitioning': Michelle Obama reveals she's in therapy as she focuses on her ‘next phase' - while Barack divorce rumours swirl
Former first lady Michelle Obama has revealed she's in therapy to help 'tune up' for the next phase of her life — as she continues to shoot down rumors that she and husband Barack are headed for divorce. 'At this phase of my life, I'm in therapy right now because I'm transitioning, you know?' the mom-of-two said in a recent interview on the Jay Shetty Podcast. 'I've finished a really hard thing in my life with my family intact, I'm an empty nester, my girls are in—you know, they've been launched.' The 61-year-old acknowledged she now has 'other voices' to talk to and a 'new person that's getting to know me' as she navigates life outside of public service. 'So, I'm getting that tune-up for this next phase because I believe this is a whole 'nother phase in life for me. And I now have the wisdom to know—let me go get some coaching while I'm doing it,' she said. The ex-first lady admitted, too, that therapy sessions were helping her 'unwind some old habits' and 'sort through some old guilt.' Michelle has been making the media rounds of late with her brother Craig Robinson — and has repeatedly addressed the rampant speculation her three-decade marriage is on the rocks. The Obamas have been dogged by divorce gossip after Michelle opted to skip several high-profile events earlier this year — including President Trump's inauguration. 'If I were having problems with my husband, everybody would know about it,' she told entrepreneur Steven Bartlett in an interview last week. 'I would be problem-solving in public, like, 'Let me tell you what he did'.' She went on to say that marriage is 'hard' for them but she 'wouldn't trade it.' 'The beauty of my husband and our partnership is that neither one of us was ever really, ever going to quit at it, because that's not who we are. And I know that about him. He knows that about me,' she said. Originally published as 'Transitioning': Michelle Obama reveals she's in therapy as she focuses on her 'next phase' - while Barack divorce rumours swirl
International Business Times
06-05-2025
- Entertainment
- International Business Times
Michelle Obama Reveals She Is In Therapy as She Goes Through Life Changing 'Transition' While Divorce Rumors Continue to Float
Former First Lady Michelle Obama has shared that she's currently in therapy as a way to "tune up" and prepare for the next phase of her life — while also continuing to quash rumors of a possible divorce with her husband, Barack Obama. Michelle lately has been appearing on various podcasts to promote her own show, co-hosted with her brother Craig Robinson. In these interviews, she's made it a point to shut down rumors suggesting she and the former President are heading for a divorce. On the Jay Shetty Podcast, Michelle opened up about life as an "empty nester" and admitted that she's receiving "some help" as she approaches her 60s. Michelle Not Well "At this phase of my life, I'm in therapy right now because I'm transitioning, you know?" the mom-of-two said on the Jay Shetty Podcast. "I've finished a really hard thing in my life with my family intact, I'm an empty nester, my girls are in—you know, they've been launched." Michelle shared that she now has "other voices" to confide in and a "new person that is getting to know me", as she adjusts to life beyond her role in public service. "I now don't have the excuse of, 'Well, my kids need this' or 'My husband needs that' or 'The country needs that.; "So, I'm getting that tune-up for this next phase because I believe this is a whole 'nother phase in life for me. And I now have the wisdom to know—let me go get some coaching while I'm doing it," she said. Michelle urged anyone in need of mental health support to seek out and connect with a therapist if possible. "I am an advocate of it. Everybody needs to find their form of it, the best way they can," she said. Proving a Point Michelle has lately been appearing in several media interviews alongside her brother Craig Robinson, frequently confronting widespread rumors that her 30-year marriage is in trouble. Speculation about a possible split has chasing the Obamas, especially after Michelle was noticeably absent from several major events earlier this year — including President Donald Trump's inauguration. "If I were having problems with my husband, everybody would know about it," she told entrepreneur Steven Bartlett in an interview last week. "I would be problem-solving in public, like, 'Let me tell you what he did'." She admitted that marriage can be "hard" for them but added that she "wouldn't trade it." "The beauty of my husband and our partnership is that neither one of us was ever really, ever going to quit at it, because that's not who we are. And I know that about him. He knows that about me," she said.
Newsweek
06-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Newsweek
Michelle Obama in Therapy: What to Know
Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. Newsweek AI is in beta. Translations may contain inaccuracies—please refer to the original content. Former first lady Michelle Obama revealed that she is currently in therapy as she transitions to the next phase of her life. "I'm in therapy right now because I'm transitioning, you know?" she said during an interview on the Jay Shetty Podcast. Michelle Obama speaks onstage during a recording of the "IMO with Michelle Obama & Craig Robinson" podcast during the 2025 SXSW Conference And Festival at Austin Convention Center on March 13, 2025 in Austin, Texas. Michelle Obama speaks onstage during a recording of the "IMO with Michelle Obama & Craig Robinson" podcast during the 2025 SXSW Conference And Festival at Austin Convention Center on March 13, 2025 in Austin, Texas. Julia Beverly/WireImage "I've finished a really hard thing with my family intact," the mother-of-two said in the interview. "I'm an empty nester, my girls are in – you know, they've been launched." The 61-year-old said that she is "getting that tune-up for the next phase," adding "I believe this is a whole 'nother phase in life for me." Newsweek has reached out to a representative for Obama via email for comment. This is a developing story and will be updated.
