Michelle Obama opened up about her personal life and marriage in the debut of her new podcast, IMO, co-hosted with her brother Craig Robinson. Amid ongoing rumors of a divorce from former President Barack Obama, Michelle addressed the pressures of being married to a president, saying, “We knew Barack was smart and ambitious, but, you know…”
The podcast will explore topics like marriage, parenting, and dating, and will eventually feature celebrity guests such as Tyler Perry, Seth Rogen, and Keke Palmer. Craig will also discuss his own past divorce and remarriage.
Michelle, who has long expressed her dislike of politics, revealed it was Craig who encouraged her to support Barack’s presidential run. She also appeared on Work in Progress with Sophia Bush, calling her current “empty nester” life liberating and emphasizing the importance of women prioritizing themselves—something she believes fueled the divorce rumors.
She dismissed the speculation, saying, “It’s the first time in my life all of my choices are for me.”
