Michelle Obama ignited a flurry of speculation and interest by describing herself as being in a ‘transition’ stage of life—remarks that arise amidst renewed public discourse regarding her marriage to former President Barack Obama.
The former first lady made these comments during an open discussion on The Jay Shetty Podcast, where she contemplated the significance of turning 60 and what that milestone means to her. ‘At this stage of my life, I am currently in therapy because I am transitioning, you know?’ she expressed to Shetty according to The Independent.
‘I am 60 years old, I have completed a challenging chapter in my life while keeping my family together, I am now an empty nester, and my daughters have been launched into their own lives,’ she stated.
With her departure from the White House and her daughters having matured, Michelle expressed that she is now able to make decisions exclusively for herself.
She remarked, ‘Every decision I am making is entirely my own.’ She further noted, ‘I no longer have the justification of saying, ‘My children require this,’ or ‘My husband needs that,’ or ‘The nation requires that.’
‘She added, ‘I am preparing for this new chapter in my life, as I believe it represents a significant transition for me. I now possess the insight to seek coaching as I embark on this journey.’
Her comments follow shortly after the former first lady addressed persistent rumors regarding her marriage to Barack Obama. In a recent episode of the Work in Progress podcast, hosted by actress Sophia Bush, Michelle refuted suggestions that her personal decisions—such as not attending specific public events—signified any problems in her relationship.
She expressed that as women, we often grapple with the fear of disappointing others. She noted that this year, many were unable to comprehend her decision to prioritize her own needs, leading them to speculate about a potential divorce between her and her husband.
At the age of 61, the former first lady expressed that she has started to reevaluate various aspects of her life, including her identity and how she allocates her time. She remarked, ‘We begin to genuinely ask ourselves,
During Shetty’s podcast, Michelle expressed that the immigration policies implemented by President Donald Trump cause her significant concern, as she worries that individuals residing in the country without legal status may become targets of racism.
The previous first lady, who, similar to her spouse, often invokes racial themes, informed the host of the ‘On Purpose’ podcast that she and her brother Craig Robinson purportedly discovered early on that ‘no one would look past the color of our skin.’
Although both originated from an upper-middle-class background and achieved success in their respective lives, her husband ascended to the position of arguably the most powerful individual in the world for a duration of eight years.
Liberal Shetty inquired of Michelle Obama regarding her greatest fears at present, to which she responded that it is, unsurprisingly, Trump. ‘In the current environment, my primary concern is the situation facing immigrants,’ Obama stated. ‘I am troubled by the realities I know are unfolding in the streets throughout the city,’ she remarked, alluding to her native Chicago, as reported by Fox News.
‘With leadership that appears to be arbitrarily deciding who is included and who is excluded,’ the former first lady expressed on Monday, noting that such deportation choices ‘are not being made through judicial processes and due diligence’ — a statement that is fundamentally inaccurate.
‘I am apprehensive for people of color across this nation, and I am uncertain whether we will have sufficient advocates to safeguard everyone,’ she added. ‘This thought deeply unsettles me and causes me sleepless nights.’
