Join Michelle Obama, a former First Lady and author, alongside her brother Craig Robinson, a candid voice on family matters, and dynamic guests Glennon Doyle, an acclaimed author, and Abby Wambach, a two-time Olympic gold medalist. They share heartfelt stories about the challenges of relocating with families, the importance of emotional bonds, and how sports help children adapt. With wisdom and humor, they redefine success in family life, discussing stability and the evolving nature of parenting in diverse environments.
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Trust Kids' Resilience
Kids are more resilient than we expect; don't parent out of guilt.
Provide a stable home base and trust children to adapt and grow.
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Child's Plant Obsession Reflects Moves
Glennon's son became obsessed with plants to see the passage of time and roots due to frequent moves.
Moving seven times impacted their sense of stability and roots.
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Family Stability Beyond Geography
The family's stability and home is the connection between family members, not geography.
Being present and emotionally available forms true stability for children.
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How to Come Together, Unleash Our Power and Change the Game
Abby Wambach
Based on her inspiring 2018 commencement speech to Barnard College’s graduates, Abby Wambach delivers a powerful message for women to break free from old rules of leadership and create new paths. The book emphasizes the importance of transforming failure into wisdom, leading from any position, championing each other, and demanding what one deserves. Wambach advocates for a culture of honor, commitment, resilience, and sisterhood, urging women to unite and change the world together.
Untamed
Glennon Doyle
In 'Untamed', Glennon Doyle shares her personal journey of breaking free from the societal and cultural expectations that had defined her life. The book is divided into three parts: 'Caged', 'Keys', and 'Free'. Doyle discusses her struggles with eating disorders, addiction, and her initial marriage, as well as her transformative experience of falling in love with Abby Wambach, a retired professional soccer player. The memoir explores themes of self-discovery, empowerment, and the importance of trusting one's own voice and intuition. Doyle reflects on her experiences with gender roles, mental health, and cultural conditioning, encouraging readers to reject the status quo and live more authentically. The book is both an intimate memoir and a galvanizing call to action, urging readers to set boundaries, honor their emotions, and embrace their truest selves[2][4][5].
Recently, Glennon and Abby had the pleasure of being guests on a new podcast from our dear friend Michelle Obama, called IMO. You know on WCDHT, we have insightful conversations that give fresh perspectives, uplift you and leave you feeling more fulfilled.
And on IMO, Michelle and her big brother Craig Robinson bring candid perspectives to the everyday questions shaping our lives, relationships and the world around us. Each week, they’re joined by a guest to tackle real questions from real folks just like you offering practical advice, personal storytelling, and plenty of laughs. In this episode, Abby and Glennon join to help an IMO listener figure out priorities when deciding where to move her young family. Glennon discusses why she moved her family seven times, and, as the “bonus parent,” Abby shares what she thinks is most important to their kids’ happiness (hint: It’s not unlimited cake-pops, though she’s tried). Plus, Michelle and Craig share their own stories of uprooting families for careers—including a very strange move to a big house in Washington, DC.
We Can Do Hard Things 
