Overview

• Michelle Obama revealed Barack Obama jokingly remarked 'You’re next up' after her mother Marian Robinson’s death in May 2024, sparking reflections on family roles.
• Craig Robinson shared that their mother had prepared them for her passing over two decades, leaving clear instructions for her memorial and family matters.
• Michelle and Craig discussed the emotional shift of becoming the family’s central figures after losing both parents, describing it as 'big shoes to fill.'
• On the 'IMO' podcast, Michelle emphasized the comfort of parental wisdom, even when caring for her mother in her later years.
• Michelle also highlighted her personal transition, including therapy and embracing new phases of life as an empty nester and public figure.