The School of Greatness Michelle Obama Opens Up: Her Struggle To Feel Like She's “Enough,” Mental Health in the White House & Lessons from Childhood w/ Craig Robinson
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May 5, 2025 
Michelle Obama, former First Lady and bestselling author, joins her brother Craig Robinson, actor and comedian, to share insights from their Chicago upbringing. They discuss how their parents instilled confidence, the importance of family bonds, and the impact of childhood values on their success. Michelle reveals how coaching youth basketball helped them maintain mental health amid White House pressures. With humor and heartfelt stories, they reflect on navigating identity, privilege, and raising resilient kids in the spotlight.
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Basketball Character Test
- Craig played pickup basketball with Barack Obama to test his character before Michelle dated him seriously.
- Barack proved to be a team player and genuine, which was essential to Michelle.
Home Is Who's There
- Home is defined by who is present, not the size or grandeur of the house.
- The Obama family found closeness in the White House just as they did growing up in a small apartment.
Parents Coach Confidence Early
- Michelle and Craig's parents coached them for confidence instead of breaking them down.
- This early positive reinforcement served as armor against the world's doubts and lowered expectations.
