Michelle Obama Reveals Untold Stories from Her 8 Years in the White House 🏛️

Today, I’m honored to welcome the one and only Michelle Obama to On Purpose. Michelle, who needs no introduction, sits down with me to reflect on her eight years in the White House, the challenges one faces in the public eye, and how her personal relationships have changed since becoming First Lady.

We discuss a variety of topics, from the addicting nature of cell phones to weathering the storms faced during long-term relationships. Michelle, having had such a unique lived experience thus far, has such important advice to offer, and this conversation truly showcases that fact.

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What We Discuss:
00:00 Intro
01:14 What is the Best Part of Being You?
02:13 What’s Your Longest Friendship?
03:15 The Struggle of Leaving the People You Love Behind
07:14 Be Open to the Possibilities of People
11:32 What’s the Hardest Part of Being You?
16:45 What Keeps You Up at Night?
19:00 Allow Your Brain to Rest from the Noise
24:05 Mindful Usage of Technology
30:45 How Do You Sustain a Successful Relationship?
35:22 The Non-Negotiables in Any Relationship
42:29 What is Your Fight Style?
48:20 Giving People Space to Be Seen and Heard
52:54 What Offends You the Most?
59:59 Final Five with Michelle Obama

Episode Resources:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/michelleobama/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/michelleobama/
Books: https://michelleobamabooks.com/becoming
The Obama Foundation: https://www.obama.org/

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