Overview

• The first released excerpt from Michelle Obama’s “IMO” podcast features Barack Obama reflecting on the challenges of raising a son.
• He attributes potential difficulties to not having his father present, citing his early departure and limited visits.
• Michelle Obama agrees that with a son her husband might have been more critical and stricter in his approach.
• As parents of adult daughters Sasha and Malia, the Obamas emphasize shielding their children from public scrutiny.
• Michelle Obama’s podcast continues her advocacy for mindful, non-violent discipline and broader support for healthy family dynamics.