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IMO with Michelle Obama and Craig Robinson
Higher Ground
119 episodes
Michelle Obama and her big brother Craig Robinson bring their unique experiences and candid perspectives to a range of listeners’ personal dilemmas, from the everyday to the existential. Each week, they’re joined by special guests to tackle audience questions with practical advice, relatable anecdotes, and plenty of laughs. From dating and relationships to parenting and financial planning, IMO sees the iconic First Lady at her most relaxed and honest. This podcast will leave you laughing, reflecting, and feeling more prepared to tackle life’s challenges. Join the fun and submit your questions at imopod.com!
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Find Your Adventure with Katt Williams
Comedian Katt Williams joins the podcast for a characteristically unpredictable conversation about his complicated childhood, and how his early years set him up for a career in comedy. Katt shares what it was like…
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IMO Presents: The Look Live with Wesley Morris
On this episode of The Look, Michelle is joined by journalist Wesley Morris for a live conversation at Sixth & I in Washington DC. Michelle talks about what the East Wing meant to her during her time in the White…
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Behind The Looks with Meredith Koop
In this intimate conversation, Michelle Obama is joined by her longtime stylist Meredith Koop and journalist and author Elaine Welteroth to talk through Meredith and Michelle’s incredibly impactful work together. They…
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Love the Process with Cynthia Erivo
Actress, singer, author and producer Cynthia Erivo joins Michelle and Craig to talk about the creative process behind her new book, what it was like to grow up in South London, and her incredible journey from drama…
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I’m Not Disappearing - A Candid Conversation About Aging
On this very special episode of The Look, a table of legends joins the show to talk about aging. Actress and activist Jane Fonda, former model and activist Bethann Hardison, and designer and businesswoman Jenna Lyons…
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IMO Presents: The Look Live with Tracee Ellis Ross
On this special live episode of IMO, actress, founder and CEO Tracee Ellis Ross joins Michelle Obama at the Brooklyn Academy of Music to discuss Mrs. Obama’s latest book, The Look. Together, they talk about why…
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Let’s Talk About Hair
For many Black women, caring about their hair isn’t a choice – it’s a cultural inheritance, a political statement and a lifelong journey. Julee Wilson, Beauty Editor-at-Large of Cosmopolitan, joins the show to lead a…
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The Making of A Style Icon
On the first episode of The Look, Project Runway host and Editor-in-Chief of Elle Nina Garcia guides a conversation between Michelle Obama and African-American Literature professor Farah Jasmine Griffin. They dive into…
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Share the Shine with Kenan Thompson
Actor, comedian, and long-running SNL cast member Kenan Thompson sits down with Michelle and Craig to answer a listener’s question about parenting a daughter who wants to be famous. Kenan shares his own experience as a…
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Trust Your Kids with Mara Brock Akil
On today’s episode, Girlfriends and Forever creator Mara Brock Akil joins Michelle and Craig to talk about her incredible career, and how her children have inspired her current projects. The group discusses navigating…
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Introducing Fela Kuti: Fear No Man
Hey IMO listeners! We want to share an episode of a new podcast from Higher Ground and Audible that we think you will love. In Fela Kuti: Fear No Man, Jad Abumrad—creator of Radiolab, More Perfect, and Dolly Parton's…
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Tap Into Your Vulnerability with Matt Barnes and Stephen Jackson
This week on IMO, Craig and Michelle are joined by basketball legends and fellow podcasters Matt Barnes and Stephen Jackson. The two discuss their careers on the court, how they have evolved both personally and…
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What Every Woman Should Know About Menopause with Dr. Sharon Malone
This week, IMO welcomes our first returning guest: Dr. Sharon! Her new show, The Second Opinion, is available to listen to now. Dr. Sharon discusses her childhood growing up in Mobile, Alabama; her close friendship…
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Live On Your Edge with Dr. Orna Guralnik
Dr. Orna Guralnik, famed psychoanalyst and star of Showtime’s Couples Therapy, joins Michelle and Craig to answer a listener’s question about disconnection and boredom in her marriage. Craig explains why he hid the…
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Choose Your Creative Path with Erika Alexander and Kim Coles
On today’s episode, actresses, activists and fellow podcasters Erika Alexander and Kim Coles join the show! They go deep on their childhoods, share what it was like behind the scenes of Living Single, and discuss how…
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Find The Can-Do Attitude with Candace Parker
On this week’s episode of IMO, Michelle and Craig sit down with fellow Chicagoan and former WNBA star Candace Parker. They discuss why self-exploration is crucial in our careers, the challenges they’ve had in bringing…
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IMO Live: Choose Yourself with Natasha Rothwell
Natasha Rothwell joins the podcast for a live taping at Martha's Vineyard African American Film Festival. She discusses her Emmy-nominated role in The White Lotus, finding her comedic path while living in Tokyo, and…
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Put in the Work with Spike Lee
On this very special episode of IMO, legendary filmmaker Spike Lee joins the podcast to discuss his new film Highest 2 Lowest. He shares how his childhood shaped his art, behind-the-scenes stories of Do the Right Thing…
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Support with Compassion with Dwyane Wade and Gabrielle Union
Former basketball player Dwyane Wade and actress Gabrielle Union join the podcast to answer a listener question about supporting their sibling’s child through a hard time. The group discusses how to build healthy…
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Learn to Lead with Dawn Staley
On this week’s episode, college basketball coach and former player Dawn Staley joins the show to answer a listener question about leadership. She shares her own journey through the fledgling WNBA, her childhood growing…
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Find Meaningful Connection with Logan Ury
Dating coach and behavioral expert Logan Ury joins the podcast to discuss all things dating and love. She shares her go-to strategies for a first date, why you shouldn’t care so much about whether there’s a “spark,”…
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Follow The Fun with Bowen Yang and Matt Rogers
Longtime friends, podcasters and performers Bowen Yang and Matt Rogers join the show! They discuss the Las Culturistas Culture Awards, how they’ve navigated their friendship through the ups and downs of their careers,…
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Fight For Your Dream Job with Victoria Monét
Grammy-winning artist Victoria Monét joins Michelle and Craig to help a listener who’s falling out of love with her dream job. Victoria talks about the twists and turns it took to set up her own career and how she…
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Focus On What’s Right About Young Men with Barack Obama
Former President of the United States Barack Obama sits down with Michelle and Craig to answer a listener’s question about raising emotionally intelligent young men. President Obama shares how being raised by a single…
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You Need to Fight for Friendship with Julia Louis Dreyfus
Legendary actress and comedian Julia Louis-Dreyfus joins the podcast to discuss the importance of building community in adulthood. Michelle talks about how she’s approaching life in her 60s, the surprising strategy she…
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Put The Phones Away with Jonathan Haidt
Social psychologist and best-selling author Jonathan Haidt (“The Anxious Generation”) sits down with Michelle and Craig to talk about the damage that smartphones and social media are doing to our kids. Jon lays out the…
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Ask Your Kid The Tough Questions with Angie Martinez
Michelle and Craig sit down with famed radio host, podcaster, newly-minted golfer, and “Voice of New York,” Angie Martinez. As the mother of two sons, Angie offers her opinions to a listener struggling with raising a…
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Accept Your Parents’ Limits with Bruce Springsteen
Legendary musician Bruce Springsteen joins Michelle (Craig is out sick!) to answer a question from a listener who is struggling with her relationship to her father. Bruce talks about therapy and how it helped him…
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Change Your Relationship with Money with Steven Bartlett
Michelle and Craig sit down with entrepreneur and “Diary of a CEO” host Steven Bartlett to discuss what role money should play in your life, why it’s important to be transparent with your kids about your finances, and…
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Take Back Control of Your Health with Dr. Sharon Malone
On this week’s episode, OB/GYN (and close friend!) Dr. Sharon Malone joins the podcast to talk about the urgent issues plaguing women’s healthcare in the U.S. and how women can safely navigate a medical system that is…
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Be a Different Kind of Leader with Brian Chesky
This week Airbnb’s co-founder and CEO, Brian Chesky, joins Michelle and Craig at the table to discuss everything from boosting a business out of the startup phase to dating in search of deep connection. Brian shares…
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“Success” Looks Different for Every Family with Glennon Doyle and Abby Wambach
Author Glennon Doyle and superstar soccer legend Abby Wambach sit down to give advice about what an IMO listener should prioritize while figuring out where to move her young family. Glennon shares why she moved her…
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Live with Tina Knowles: Lessons from a Matriarch
On this special live episode of IMO, Michelle sits down with Tina Knowles to launch her new book Matriarch. Tina goes deep on the values she learned from her childhood, how she shepherded her daughters through their…
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The Lessons Our Mother Taught Us
On today’s episode, Michelle and Craig open up about how they’ve managed grieving their beloved mother, Marian Robinson. An IMO listener asks Michelle and Craig for help in navigating painful family dynamics after…
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Respect Your Kids’ Choices with Damon and Marlon Wayans
Legendary entertainers Damon and Marlon Wayans join the pod as IMO’s first sibling guests! They share hilarious stories from their childhood, open up about working together as an entertainment family, and share wisdom…
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You Need to Learn to Say No (Even to an Inauguration) with Taraji P. Henson
Actress, businesswoman, and mental health advocate Taraji P. Henson joins to talk about setting boundaries, why Michelle didn't attend the inauguration, post-White House therapy, and the glories of the Real Housewives…
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Dating Should Be about Pursuing Joy with Tracee Ellis Ross
Actress, director, producer and businesswoman Tracee Ellis Ross joins IMO to answer a listener question from a man who has been unlucky in love but wants a partner and family. Tracee discusses how she learned to…
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Break Up With Him When It’s Over with Elaine Welteroth
Michelle sits down solo with author, businesswoman, and all around multihyphenate, Elaine Welteroth, to answer a listener's question about a dating red-flag. Elaine tells the story of past romance with her own “Br.…
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Pursue What You Love Before You Pursue Love with Jay Shetty
World-renowned life coach, podcaster, and former Hindu monk Jay Shetty joins Michelle and Craig to dive into a listener's question about professional ambition and dating. The trio discuss money in relationships,…
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Disappointment Is the Key to Career Success with Keke Palmer
Acclaimed actress Keke Palmer joins Michelle and Craig to answer a listener who asks why she feels so bad after a big career win. Keke reflects on how her planned breakout as a young actress went awry, and the ways…
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IMO Live at SXSW: Combatting Hopelessness with Dr. Laurie Santos
Michelle and Craig host their first live podcast recording together at SXSW! They are joined by Dr. Laurie Santos, psychology professor and host of The Happiness Lab, to answer a listener question about finding hope in…
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Caretakers Need to Care for Themselves with Seth and Lauren Rogen
Filmmakers Seth and Lauren Rogen join the show to answer a listener’s question about family upheaval caused by caring for an aging parent. Seth and Lauren open up about caring for Lauren’s mother after she received an…
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Some Friendships Need to Go with Issa Rae
Issa Rae is an acclaimed actor, producer, writer, and restauranteur—but she’s also a student of modern adult friendships. She joins Michelle and Craig to answer a question from a listener who is struggling with the…
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You Should Start a Podcast with Your Sibling with Michelle and Craig
In a small shared bedroom in a rented house on Euclid Avenue in Chicago, Michelle Obama and Craig Robinson built a special sibling bond. In their first episode, the former First Lady and her best friend and big brother…
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Introducing IMO with Michelle Obama and Craig Robinson
Michelle Obama and her big brother Craig Robinson bring their unique experiences and candid perspectives to a range of listeners’ personal dilemmas, from the everyday to the existential. Each week, they’re joined by…
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Music of My Mind from 'The Wonder of Stevie'
Higher Ground listeners! We'd like to share the first episode of an exciting new Audible Original podcast. It's called The Wonder of Stevie. You might think you know Stevie Wonder. You might think you know his music.…
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“We Weren’t Meant to Do This Life Alone” with Heather McGhee
Author and commentator Heather McGhee sits down with Michelle to talk about growing up without fear, January 6th, and how to stay hopeful. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice…
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"We Can't Be Who We Can't See" with Michele Norris
Award-winning journalist Michele Norris and Michelle Obama discuss how they push each other in their friendship, challenges in relationships, and the importance of mentorship. See Privacy Policy at…
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Introducing "Your Mama's Kitchen"
“Tell me about your mama’s kitchen.” That’s the simple request which begins each episode of this new Higher Ground and Audible Original podcast from acclaimed journalist Michele Norris. On the very first episode of…
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“Our Hair is a Portal into our Souls” with Tracee Ellis Ross
Michelle and Tracee Ellis Ross discuss their personal style, the power of self-expression, and finding self-worth outside of romantic relationships. (Plus: Sit-downs with Michelle’s personal stylists!) See Privacy…
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