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Michelle Obama Embraces Therapy to Navigate New Life Chapter

The former first lady opens up about seeking therapy to manage her transition into life as an empty nester while addressing persistent divorce rumors.

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Overview

  • Michelle Obama, 61, revealed on the Jay Shetty Podcast that she is in therapy to help her transition into a new phase of life after stepping away from public service.
  • She described herself as an empty nester, with daughters Malia and Sasha now independent adults, and emphasized that her current choices are entirely her own for the first time in years.
  • Obama characterized therapy as a 'tune-up' to unwind old habits and sort through lingering guilt, encouraging others to seek mental health support in their own ways.
  • She directly refuted ongoing divorce rumors, stating that her marriage to Barack Obama remains strong and that any issues would be openly addressed if they existed.
  • The former first lady continues to promote her podcast, 'IMO,' co-hosted with her brother Craig Robinson, as a platform for candid discussions on personal growth and well-being.