Michelle Obama & Craig Robinson: Their Mother’s Last (Life-Changing) Advice

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Apr 8, 2025

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Craig Robinson

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Michelle Obama

Join Michelle Obama, the iconic former First Lady and author, and her brother Craig Robinson, executive director of NABC, as they share heartfelt insights from their beloved mother’s last words. They delve into the importance of self-acceptance and the journey of breaking free from people-pleasing. Discover their views on parenting through today’s challenges, the value of personal responsibility, and the essential advice they hope to pass on to their children. This candid conversation is a moving tribute to love, loss, and legacy.

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INSIGHT

Choosing Myself

Michelle Obama is now prioritizing her own desires and making decisions for herself.
This shift follows her time as First Lady and the recent loss of her mother.

ANECDOTE

Life is Short

Michelle Obama's mother, Marian Robinson, shared a profound moment on a hospital visit.
She emphasized the shortness of life, prompting Michelle to reflect on her time and choices.

ANECDOTE

A Mother's Affirmation

Craig Robinson recalls his mother's final affirmation of his parenting.
This moment prompted him to prioritize family and cherish life's remaining moments.

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400. Michelle Obama & Craig Robinson: Their Mother’s Last (Life-Changing) Advice

Michelle Obama and her brother, Craig Robinson, co-hosts of the new podcast In My Opinion (IMO), join Glennon and Abby for a heartfelt conversation about love, loss, and the wisdom their late mother, Marian Robinson, left behind. They open up about parenting in the spotlight, the courage to disappoint others, and the lessons that continue to shape their lives.

-The final words from Marian Robinson that changed everything

-Why Michelle is finally choosing herself—and how to break free from people-pleasing

-The biggest challenge facing kids today—and how parents can help

-The one piece of advice they want to pass on to their own children

Michelle Obama’s passion for storytelling has set sales records, garnered awards and accolades, and earned her global acclaim. Her memoir, Becoming, spent over 130 weeks on the New York Times Bestsellers list, sold more than 17 million copies worldwide. American Factory, the first film produced by her and her husband Barack Obama’s media company Higher Ground, won the Academy Award for Best Documentary in 2020. Upon its release in 2020, The Michelle Obama Podcast was the most successful original in Spotify history, bringing in more women listeners over 40 than any other podcast. Through the Obama Foundation, she founded the Girls Opportunity Alliance, which supports adolescent girls' education and empowerment around the world.

Craig Robinson:

Craig Robinson is the Executive Director of the National Association of Basketball Coaches (NABC) and host of the Higher Ground podcast Ways To Win. From 2017-2020, he served as the vice president of Player Development and Minor League Operations for the NBA’s New York Knicks. Previously, he was a Division I head men’s basketball coach at Oregon State and Brown, and spent more than a decade working as a trader in the investment banking industry. He is the brother of former First Lady Michelle Obama.

Together, they are the hosts of the new podcast IMO (In My Opinion) with Michelle Obama and Craig Robinson.

Check out our first episode with Michelle Obama here: https://podcasts.apple.com/si/podcast/193-michelle-obama/id1564530722?i=1000606222468

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