IMO with Michelle Obama and Craig Robinson

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!

Episodes (31)

Pursue What You Love Before You Pursue Love with Jay Shetty

Pursue What You Love Before You Pursue Love with Jay Shetty

April 02, 2025 54m

World-renowned life coach, podcaster, and former Hindu monk Jay Shetty joins Michelle and Craig to dive into a listener's question about professional ambition and dating. The trio discuss money in

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Disappointment Is the Key to Career Success with Keke Palmer

Disappointment Is the Key to Career Success with Keke Palmer

March 26, 2025 47m

Acclaimed actress Keke Palmer joins Michelle and Craig to answer a listener who asks why she feels so bad after a big career win. Keke reflects on how her planned breakout as a young actress went

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

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

March 21, 2025 1h 5m

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 listener question

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Caretakers Need to Care for Themselves with Seth and Lauren Rogen

Caretakers Need to Care for Themselves with Seth and Lauren Rogen

March 19, 2025 1h 7m

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 Lauren’s mother

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Some Friendships Need to Go with Issa Rae

Some Friendships Need to Go with Issa Rae

March 12, 2025 1h 7m

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 listener who is

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You Should Start a Podcast with Your Sibling with Michelle and Craig

You Should Start a Podcast with Your Sibling with Michelle and Craig

March 12, 2025 53m

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 Lady and her best

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Introducing IMO with Michelle Obama and Craig Robinson

Introducing IMO with Michelle Obama and Craig Robinson

March 10, 2025 0m

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,

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Music of My Mind from 'The Wonder of Stevie'

Music of My Mind from 'The Wonder of Stevie'

September 26, 2024 59m

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.


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“We Weren’t Meant to Do This Life Alone” with Heather McGhee

“We Weren’t Meant to Do This Life Alone” with Heather McGhee

February 28, 2024 27m

Author and commentator Heather McGhee sits down with Michelle to talk about growing up without fear, January 6th, and how to stay hopeful.

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"We Can't Be Who We Can't See" with Michele Norris

"We Can't Be Who We Can't See" with Michele Norris

February 26, 2024 30m

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.

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Introducing "Your Mama's Kitchen"

Introducing "Your Mama's Kitchen"

August 30, 2023 49m

“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 Norris. 


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“Our Hair is a Portal into our Souls” with Tracee Ellis Ross

“Our Hair is a Portal into our Souls” with Tracee Ellis Ross

August 09, 2023 30m

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’s personal

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"Barack Is My Home" with Oprah Winfrey

"Barack Is My Home" with Oprah Winfrey

May 09, 2023 37m

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 country—Michelle still

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"The Friendship Bubble" with Elizabeth Alexander

"The Friendship Bubble" with Elizabeth Alexander

May 02, 2023 30m

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 friend group has given

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“Excellence Is My Practice” with Gayle King

“Excellence Is My Practice” with Gayle King

April 25, 2023 28m

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 her daughters normal

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"The Power Of Small" with David Letterman

"The Power Of Small" with David Letterman

April 18, 2023 30m

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 eye. They also

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"Decoding Fear" with Ellen DeGeneres

"Decoding Fear" with Ellen DeGeneres

April 11, 2023 36m

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 rocket fuel. Michelle

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“Telling Myself That I Was Enough” with Conan O’Brien

“Telling Myself That I Was Enough” with Conan O’Brien

April 04, 2023 38m

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 travels, including

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“We All Have A Light” with Tyler Perry

“We All Have A Light” with Tyler Perry

March 28, 2023 36m

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 the spotlight.

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“Kids Just Want Our Gladness” with Hoda Kotb

“Kids Just Want Our Gladness” with Hoda Kotb

March 21, 2023 40m

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 lives—from

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Introducing “The Sum of Us”

Introducing “The Sum of Us”

July 27, 2022 23m

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 division and peril for

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Introducing "Renegades: Born in the USA"

Introducing "Renegades: Born in the USA"

April 07, 2021 41m

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 conversations between

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Family Ties: On Raising Kids with Craig & Marian Robinson

Family Ties: On Raising Kids with Craig & Marian Robinson

September 30, 2020 47m

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_transcripts 


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Across Generations: Michelle Obama and Her Mentees

Across Generations: Michelle Obama and Her Mentees

September 30, 2020 54m

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 it’s like to be a

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Working Women: Valerie Jarrett and the Importance of Mentorship

Working Women: Valerie Jarrett and the Importance of Mentorship

September 30, 2020 44m

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 transcript here: 

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They Do: Talking Marriage with Conan O’Brien

They Do: Talking Marriage with Conan O’Brien

September 30, 2020 41m

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


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The Gift of Girlfriends with Denielle, Sharon, and Kelly

The Gift of Girlfriends with Denielle, Sharon, and Kelly

September 30, 2020 44m

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 House years. Find

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Growing Up Robinson with Craig and Michelle

Growing Up Robinson with Craig and Michelle

September 30, 2020 54m

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: 

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What Your Mother Never Told You About Health with Dr. Sharon Malone

What Your Mother Never Told You About Health with Dr. Sharon Malone

September 30, 2020 40m

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 

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Protests and the Pandemic with Michele Norris

Protests and the Pandemic with Michele Norris

September 30, 2020 50m

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. Find the episode

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President Barack Obama

President Barack Obama

September 30, 2020 48m

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: 

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