Author and commentator Heather McGhee sits down with Michelle to talk about growing up without fear, January 6th, and how to stay hopeful. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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

Feb 26th, 2024 30m 3s

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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Introducing "Your Mama's Kitchen"

Aug 30th, 2023 49m 41s

“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. On the very first episode of Your Mama’s Kitchen, Former F

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

Aug 9th, 2023 32m 43s

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 stylists!) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for

"Barack Is My Home" with Oprah Winfrey

May 9th, 2023 37m 3s

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 believes in “going high." Find the episode tr

"The Friendship Bubble" with Elizabeth Alexander

May 2nd, 2023 30m 28s

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 to them at the low points in their lives. Eliz

“Excellence Is My Practice” with Gayle King

Apr 25th, 2023 28m 38s

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 in the White House. (Spoiler: Driving lessons

"The Power Of Small" with David Letterman

Apr 18th, 2023 30m 48s

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 swap knitting tips and Michelle shares the tools

"Decoding Fear" with Ellen DeGeneres

Apr 11th, 2023 36m 43s

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 also tells the story of being forced to decid

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

1 Apr 4th, 2023 38m 8s

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 an unexpected invitation from the Queen that

“We All Have A Light” with Tyler Perry

Mar 28th, 2023 36m 59s

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. Bonus special guest Madea pops in with a few thin

“Kids Just Want Our Gladness” with Hoda Kotb

Mar 21st, 2023 40m 39s

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 Michelle’s time as the first Black First Lady or Hoda’

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Introducing “The Sum of Us”

Jul 27th, 2022 23m 3s

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 our democracy. In the first episode of the p

Introducing “The Sum of Us”

Jul 27th, 2022 23m 3s

Introducing "Renegades: Born in the USA"

Apr 7th, 2021 41m 38s

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 the former Commander in Chief and Bruce Springs

Family Ties: On Raising Kids with Craig & Marian Robinson

Sep 30th, 2020 47m 48s

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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.

Across Generations: Michelle Obama and Her Mentees

1 Sep 30th, 2020 54m 18s

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 black woman right now. Find the episode transcr

Working Women: Valerie Jarrett and the Importance of Mentorship

Sep 30th, 2020 44m 21s

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: https://spoti.fi/TMOP_transcripts Learn more about yo

They Do: Talking Marriage with Conan O’Brien

3 Sep 30th, 2020 41m 9s

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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See

The Gift of Girlfriends with Denielle, Sharon, and Kelly

Sep 30th, 2020 44m 12s

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 the episode transcript here: http://spoti.fi/TM

Growing Up Robinson with Craig and Michelle

Sep 30th, 2020 54m 57s

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_transcripts Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoice

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

2 Sep 30th, 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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices H

Protests and the Pandemic with Michele Norris

1 1 Sep 30th, 2020 50m 2s

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 transcript here: http://spoti.fi/TMOP_transcri

President Barack Obama

1 1 Sep 30th, 2020 48m 57s

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/TMOP_transcripts Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podca