IMO with Michelle Obama and Craig Robinson
Episodes
Perform your Truth with Jenifer Lewis
17 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This week, Michelle and Craig are joined by the one and only Jenifer Lewis. Jenifer discusses her lifelong experience with bipolar disorder, her early...
Hold Space for Grief with Anderson Cooper
10 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Broadcast journalist and podcast host Anderson Cooper joins Michelle and Craig to share what he’s learned from hosting his grief-focused podcast “...
Find Your Adventure with Katt Williams
03 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Comedian Katt Williams joins the podcast for a characteristically unpredictable conversation about his complicated childhood, and how his early years ...
IMO Presents: The Look Live with Wesley Morris
28 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
Behind The Looks with Meredith Koop
26 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this intimate conversation, Michelle Obama is joined by her longtime stylist Meredith Koop and journalist and author Elaine Welteroth to talk ...
Love the Process with Cynthia Erivo
21 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 t...
I’m Not Disappearing - A Candid Conversation About Aging
19 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 act...
IMO Presents: The Look Live with Tracee Ellis Ross
14 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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. ...
Let’s Talk About Hair
12 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
The Making of A Style Icon
05 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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...
Share the Shine with Kenan Thompson
29 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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...
Trust Your Kids with Mara Brock Akil
22 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
On today’s episode, Girlfriends and Forever creator Mara Brock Akil joins Michelle and Craig to talk about her incredible career, and how her childr...
Introducing Fela Kuti: Fear No Man
17 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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: Fe...
Tap Into Your Vulnerability with Matt Barnes and Stephen Jackson
15 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This week on IMO, Craig and Michelle are joined by basketball legends and fellow podcasters Matt Barnes and Stephen Jackson. The two discuss their car...
What Every Woman Should Know About Menopause with Dr. Sharon Malone
08 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 h...
Live On Your Edge with Dr. Orna Guralnik
01 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Orna Guralnik, famed psychoanalyst and star of Showtime’s Couples Therapy, joins Michelle and Craig to answer a listener’s question about disc...
Choose Your Creative Path with Erika Alexander and Kim Coles
24 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
On today’s episode, actresses, activists and fellow podcasters Erika Alexander and Kim Coles join the show! They go deep on their childhoods, share ...
Find The Can-Do Attitude with Candace Parker
17 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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-explorat...
IMO Live: Choose Yourself with Natasha Rothwell
10 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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...
Put in the Work with Spike Lee
03 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 child...
Support with Compassion with Dwyane Wade and Gabrielle Union
20 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Former basketball player Dwyane Wade and actress Gabrielle Union join the podcast to answer a listener question about supporting their sibling’s chi...
Learn to Lead with Dawn Staley
13 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
On this week’s episode, college basketball coach and former player Dawn Staley joins the show to answer a listener question about leadership. She sh...
Find Meaningful Connection with Logan Ury
06 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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...
Follow The Fun with Bowen Yang and Matt Rogers
30 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Longtime friends, podcasters and performers Bowen Yang and Matt Rogers join the show! They discuss the Las Culturistas Culture Awards, how they’ve n...
Fight For Your Dream Job with Victoria Monét
23 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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...
Focus On What’s Right About Young Men with Barack Obama
16 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Former President of the United States Barack Obama sits down with Michelle and Craig to answer a listener’s question about raising emotionally intel...
You Need to Fight for Friendship with Julia Louis Dreyfus
09 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Legendary actress and comedian Julia Louis-Dreyfus joins the podcast to discuss the importance of building community in adulthood. Michelle talks abou...
Put The Phones Away with Jonathan Haidt
25 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Social psychologist and best-selling author Jonathan Haidt (“The Anxious Generation”) sits down with Michelle and Craig to talk about the damage t...
Ask Your Kid The Tough Questions with Angie Martinez
18 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 s...
Accept Your Parents’ Limits with Bruce Springsteen
11 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Legendary musician Bruce Springsteen joins Michelle (Craig is out sick!) to answer a question from a listener who is struggling with her relationship ...
Change Your Relationship with Money with Steven Bartlett
04 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 i...
Take Back Control of Your Health with Dr. Sharon Malone
28 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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...
Be a Different Kind of Leader with Brian Chesky
21 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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...
“Success” Looks Different for Every Family with Glennon Doyle and Abby Wambach
14 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Author Glennon Doyle and superstar soccer legend Abby Wambach sit down to give advice about what an IMO listener should prioritize while figuring out ...
Live with Tina Knowles: Lessons from a Matriarch
09 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 f...
The Lessons Our Mother Taught Us
07 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
On today’s episode, Michelle and Craig open up about how they’ve managed grieving their beloved mother, Marian Robinson. An IMO listener asks Mich...
Respect Your Kids’ Choices with Damon and Marlon Wayans
30 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Legendary entertainers Damon and Marlon Wayans join the pod as IMO’s first sibling guests! They share hilarious stories from their childhood, open u...
You Need to Learn to Say No (Even to an Inauguration) with Taraji P. Henson
23 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Actress, businesswoman, and mental health advocate Taraji P. Henson joins to talk about setting boundaries, why Michelle didn't attend the inauguratio...
Dating Should Be about Pursuing Joy with Tracee Ellis Ross
16 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 wa...
Break Up With Him When It’s Over with Elaine Welteroth
09 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Michelle sits down solo with author, businesswoman, and all around multihyphenate, Elaine Welteroth, to answer a listener's question about a dating re...
Pursue What You Love Before You Pursue Love with Jay Shetty
02 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
World-renowned life coach, podcaster, and former Hindu monk Jay Shetty joins Michelle and Craig to dive into a listener's question about professional ...
Disappointment Is the Key to Career Success with Keke Palmer
26 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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...
IMO Live at SXSW: Combatting Hopelessness with Dr. Laurie Santos
21 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Michelle and Craig host their first live podcast recording together at SXSW! They are joined by Dr. Laurie Santos, psychology professor and host of Th...
Caretakers Need to Care for Themselves with Seth and Lauren Rogen
19 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
Some Friendships Need to Go with Issa Rae
12 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Issa Rae is an acclaimed actor, producer, writer, and restauranteur—but she’s also a student of modern adult friendships. She joins Michelle and C...
You Should Start a Podcast with Your Sibling with Michelle and Craig
12 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 firs...
Introducing IMO with Michelle Obama and Craig Robinson
10 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Michelle Obama and her big brother Craig Robinson bring their unique experiences and candid perspectives to a range of listeners’ personal dilemmas,...
Music of My Mind from 'The Wonder of Stevie'
26 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
“We Weren’t Meant to Do This Life Alone” with Heather McGhee
28 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
"We Can't Be Who We Can't See" with Michele Norris
26 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Award-winning journalist Michele Norris and Michelle Obama discuss how they push each other in their friendship, challenges in relationships, and the ...
Introducing "Your Mama's Kitchen"
30 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
“Tell me about your mama’s kitchen.” That’s the simple request which begins each episode of this new Higher Ground and Audible Original podcas...
“Our Hair is a Portal into our Souls” with Tracee Ellis Ross
09 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Michelle and Tracee Ellis Ross discuss their personal style, the power of self-expression, and finding self-worth outside of romantic relationships. (...
"Barack Is My Home" with Oprah Winfrey
09 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Michelle and Oprah talk about Michelle’s 50th birthday party on Oprah’s estate, how they foster relationships that last, and why—even after ever...
"The Friendship Bubble" with Elizabeth Alexander
02 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Legendary poet and teacher Elizabeth Alexander sits down with Michelle to discuss their 30 years of friendship, how they struggled as young mothers, a...
“Excellence Is My Practice” with Gayle King
25 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Parenting is the focus of this conversation: Gayle opens up about how she approached raising her “favorite daughter” and “favorite son”, and M...
"The Power Of Small" with David Letterman
18 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Legendary talk show host and comedian David Letterman talks to Michelle about anxiety—vulnerability, his struggles with taking criticism, and their ...
"Decoding Fear" with Ellen DeGeneres
11 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Ellen DeGeneres and Michelle discuss the role fear plays in their lives—why it’s important, the people who would weaponize it, and ways to turn th...
“Telling Myself That I Was Enough” with Conan O’Brien
04 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Conan sits down with Michelle to talk about growing up feeling different and swap hard won lessons about relationships and marriage. Plus: Michelle te...
“We All Have A Light” with Tyler Perry
28 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Tyler Perry and Michelle discuss their different—but extremely powerful—childhood memories, the drive to succeed as working class Black folks and ...
“Kids Just Want Our Gladness” with Hoda Kotb
21 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Hoda and Michelle go deep on the importance of shining our light for others, especially children. They also talk about how they’ve navigated the mos...
Introducing “The Sum of Us”
27 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In a new series from Higher Ground, author Heather McGhee embarks on a road trip across Covid-era America, unearthing stories of American hope and sol...
Introducing "Renegades: Born in the USA"
07 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
So much has happened since the debut of The Michelle Obama Podcast—including President Barack Obama, launching a podcast of his own. Renegades: Born...
Family Ties: On Raising Kids with Craig & Marian Robinson
30 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Michelle’s mom and brother join to talk all things parenting—from bringing babies home to dropping them off at college. Find the episode transcrip...
Across Generations: Michelle Obama and Her Mentees
30 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Part two of our discussion about mentorship features Michelle in conversation with her younger team members, in which they explore the ups and downs o...
Working Women: Valerie Jarrett and the Importance of Mentorship
30 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In part one of her discussion about mentorship, Michelle reminisces with her friend and former boss Valerie Jarrett about personal growth in the workp...
They Do: Talking Marriage with Conan O’Brien
30 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Conan O’Brien video chats with Michelle to discuss the challenges and joys of marriage. Find the episode transcript here: http://spoti.fi/TMOP_...
The Gift of Girlfriends with Denielle, Sharon, and Kelly
30 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Michelle Obama sits down with three of her dearest friends—Denielle Pemberton-Heard, Dr. Sharon Malone, and Kelly Dibble—to talk about women’s f...
Growing Up Robinson with Craig and Michelle
30 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Michelle chats with her beloved older brother about their childhood and growing up together on the South Side of Chicago. Find the episode transcript ...
What Your Mother Never Told You About Health with Dr. Sharon Malone
30 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Michelle talks with her friend, Dr. Sharon Malone, an OB-GYN, about women’s health, menopause, and aging. Find the episode transcript here: htt...
Protests and the Pandemic with Michele Norris
30 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Award-winning journalist Michele Norris joins Michelle to discuss how we can gain new understandings of ourselves during an international pandemic and...
President Barack Obama
30 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Michelle talks with her husband about the current moment and our responsibilities to our communities, our country, and each other. Find the episode tr...