IMO with Michelle Obama and Craig Robinson

Podcasts · Self-Improvement

IMO with Michelle Obama and Craig Robinson

92 episodes · 20 with AI analysis

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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Topics · top 10

Career Transitions and PivotingRepresentation in Entertainment and MediaSystemic Racism in Casting and HiringMental Health in High-Pressure IndustriesWork-Life Balance and Hobby IntegrationFinancial Planning for Career Risk-TakingMentorship and Leadership StylesBody Diversity in HollywoodReality TV as Cultural CommentaryIntersectionality in Professional Spaces

Analyzed Episodes

Jun 10, 2026

Get a Hobby, Be Happy with Jessica Williams

Career Transitions and PivotingRepresentation in Entertainment and MediaSystemic Racism in Casting and Hiring
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Aug 20, 2025

Support with Compassion with Dwyane Wade and Gabrielle Union

Sibling conflict resolution and communication strategiesParental favoritism and its impact on sibling dynamicsFamily support systems during crisis (fire evacuation case study)
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Sep 3, 2025

Put in the Work with Spike Lee

Filmmaking as a craft requiring deliberate practice and foundational workAI's impact on creative industries and artistic authenticityStudio economics and risk-aversion in greenlit projects
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Sep 10, 2025

IMO Live: Choose Yourself with Natasha Rothwell

ADHD and neurodiversity diagnosis in adulthoodPeople-pleasing and boundary-setting in creative careersSingle women and childlessness by choice
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Sep 17, 2025

Find The Can-Do Attitude with Candace Parker

Women's professional sports investment and media coverageMaternity leave and family support policies in professional sportsLGBTQ+ acceptance in professional athletics and family dynamics
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Sep 24, 2025

Choose Your Creative Path with Erika Alexander and Kim Coles

Systemic racism in entertainment industry funding and greenlighting decisionsWomen's friendship and collaboration versus competitive stereotypes in performing artsCareer pivoting and skill transferability for aging-out performers
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Oct 1, 2025

Live On Your Edge with Dr. Orna Guralnik

Marriage communication and vulnerabilityCouples therapy and psychoanalysisRelationship boredom and disconnection
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Oct 8, 2025

What Every Woman Should Know About Menopause with Dr. Sharon Malone

Perimenopause diagnosis and symptom recognitionHormone replacement therapy safety and efficacyWomen's Health Initiative study impact on HRT adoption
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Oct 15, 2025

Tap Into Your Vulnerability with Matt Barnes and Stephen Jackson

Fatherhood and parenting strategies for affluent familiesEmotional vulnerability and mental health in male athletesRace, identity, and systemic racism in childhood development
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Oct 17, 2025

Introducing Fela Kuti: Fear No Man

Fela Kuti biography and musical evolutionAfrobeat music genre creation and characteristicsAfrican resistance to colonialism and post-colonial identity
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Oct 22, 2025

Trust Your Kids with Mara Brock Akil

Black adolescent development in predominantly white educational environmentsParenting from intention versus parenting from fearFamily communication strategies around sexuality and emotional health
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May 27, 2026

Reach for Greatness with Steven Spielberg

UFO/UAP Disclosure and Government TransparencyTheatrical vs. Streaming Distribution ModelsFilmmaking as Trauma Processing and Memory Recovery
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Jun 3, 2026

Simplify Your Life with Anderson .Paak

Artist Career Development and Breakthrough MomentsPublishing Rights and Music Industry ContractsParenting and Work-Life Balance for High-Achieving Professionals
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May 20, 2026

Try Not to Laugh with Ayo Edebiri and Don Cheadle

Broadway revival strategy and casting diversityTheater accessibility programs and community outreachActor career management across film, TV, and stage
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Apr 22, 2026

Turn off Your Socials with Angel Reese

NIL (Name, Image, Likeness) Deal Strategy and NegotiationMental Health and Social Media Detox for Young AthletesWomen in Sports Business and Brand Building
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Apr 29, 2026

Come Back for Greatness with Allyson and Wes Felix

Pregnancy discrimination in sports sponsorshipMaternity protections and performance-based contractsWomen-specific athletic footwear design and manufacturing
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May 6, 2026

Hoard Memories with Loved Ones with Dave Chappelle

Comedy as cultural commentary and artistic expressionParenting philosophy and child developmentCommunity building and local investment
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May 13, 2026

It’s Okay to Apologize to Your Kids with Serena Williams

Fertility and conception challengesEgg freezing and reproductive autonomyIn vitro fertilization (IVF)
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Apr 15, 2026

Have a Good Laugh with Jimmy Kimmel

Late-Night Television HostingComedy Career DevelopmentWork-Life Balance for Working Parents
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Apr 8, 2026

Call These Times What They Are: Janky with Hasan Minhaj

Immigration and the American DreamParenting and Generational TraumaStand-up Comedy as Catharsis and Social Commentary
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