Overview

• Michelle Obama revealed on the 'IMO' podcast that her husband, Barack Obama, joked she was 'next up' after the passing of her mother, Marian Robinson, in May 2024.
• Marian Robinson, who died at 86, had spent years preparing her children for her eventual passing, leaving detailed instructions for her funeral.
• Michelle and her brother Craig Robinson reflected on the emotional shift of becoming the family’s 'glue' after losing both parents, describing it as 'big shoes to fill.'
• The former First Lady shared that she has begun therapy to navigate her transition into an empty-nester phase and focus on personal growth.
• Michelle emphasized the importance of therapy as a 'tune-up' for this new chapter in her life, as she adjusts to making decisions solely for herself.