Overview

• Michelle Obama shared reflections on the May 2024 death of her mother, Marian Robinson, during a special Mother’s Day episode of the IMO podcast with her brother Craig Robinson.
• Barack Obama’s comment, 'You’re next up,' underscored Michelle’s new role as the family matriarch, a responsibility she admits she wasn’t ready for but is now embracing.
• Michelle discussed how losing her mother marked a turning point in her life, stating, 'You don’t really become an adult until your parents are gone.'
• She revealed that she is undergoing therapy to explore her identity beyond traditional family roles and to process her relationship with her late mother.
• The podcast episode emphasized themes of grief, familial responsibility, and the evolving expectations of women as they step into matriarchal roles.