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Jay Shetty PodcastMICHELLE OBAMA: This Is What Scares Me Most In Today's America!
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EPISODE INFO
- Released
- April 28, 2025
- Duration
- 1h 26m
- Channel
- Jay Shetty Podcast
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EPISODE DESCRIPTION
Jay sits down once again with former First Lady Michelle Obama and her brother, coach and mentor Craig Robinson, for an intimate conversation centered around family, resilience, and the lasting impact of love and connection. Join me for the first-ever On Purpose Live Tour! Tickets and Limited VIP packages are on sale now - https://www.jayshetty.me/tour. I hope to see you there! In this interview, we discuss: 00:00 Intro 02:00 The Kind of Love Only Siblings Understand 04:15 What was the First Secret You Shared With Each Other? 09:53 Raised To Be Independent Children In A Loving Community 14:55 How Different Generations Celebrate Birthdays 17:00 How to Unlearn Your Inner Fears 19:47 The Fear Of What Could Happen Can Hinder Personal Growth 25:28 What a Childhood Encounter with Police Taught Me About Bias 29:35 Being Judged By The Color Of Your Skin 31:54 Racism Is Still An Issue 34:07 How to Raise Resilient Children 35:59 Don't Make Assumptions Based On Your Emotions 38:17 Don't Let Negative Thoughts Dictate Your Actions 40:48 The Power Of Good Parenting 48:41 How To Prioritize Being A Parent While Chasing Your Dreams 52:08 Parents Aren't Responsible For Their Children's Happiness 58:07 Focus On Cultivating Independence in Your Children 01:02:24 What Is Your Form Of Therapy? 01:11:08 Are You Doing Enough? 01:16:10 How To Become A Good Parent 01:37:00 What Would Your Mother Be Most Proud Of? Episode Resources: https://www.instagram.com/michelleobama https://www.facebook.com/michelleobama/ https://www.youtube.com/@michelleobama https://michelleobamabooks.com/becoming https://www.obama.org/ https://www.amazon.com/the-light-we-carry/dp/0593237463 https://www.instagram.com/craigmalrob/#podcast https://x.com/craigmalrob https://www.instagram.com/jayshetty https://www.facebook.com/jayshetty/ https://x.com/jayshetty https://www.linkedin.com/in/shettyjay/ https://www.youtube.com/@JayShettyPodcast http://jayshetty.me
SPEAKERS
Michelle Obama
guestFormer First Lady of the United States and author who speaks on family, education, and civic life.
Jay Shetty
hostHost of the On Purpose podcast and interviewer focused on wellbeing and relationships.
Craig Robinson
guestMichelle Obama’s brother and podcast co-host who discusses family, parenting, and personal growth.
EPISODE SUMMARY
In this episode of Jay Shetty Podcast, featuring Michelle Obama and Jay Shetty, MICHELLE OBAMA: This Is What Scares Me Most In Today's America! explores Michelle Obama and Craig Robinson on fear, bias, and parenting independence Michelle Obama and Craig Robinson reflect on how their close sibling bond and family “kitchen table” culture shaped trust, conversation, and resilience.
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