Michelle Obama talks parenting, partnership and turning your rage into change | NPR
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Former first Lady Michelle Obama knows not everyone is motivated by her famous quote from her 2016 DNC speech. In fact, she knows some voters have been downright frustrated with her call to "go high."
In her new book, "The Light We Carry: Overcoming in Uncertain Times," Obama acknowledges a generational rift in views over the pace of societal change and political action, in addition to opening up about other deeply personal details on how she's coped with changes - both in public, and in private.
Generational shifts are a theme throughout the former first lady's latest book, which strikes a different tone from her 2018 book, "Becoming." In her first memoir, Obama peeled back the layers of her and her family's personal story, giving the world an intimate view. While "The Light We Carry" includes plenty of personal details, it serves as more of a guidebook in which Obama uses her own lived experiences to answer questions many people ask about life, including how to have a strong partnership and how to let your children become confident in their own abilities.
Whether it's the pandemic, racial injustice, or economic uncertainty, Obama said the past few years have been a collective struggle for many, and she's received lots of questions from people searching for ways to keep their hope alive. Obama spoke with NPR about her marriage and what advice she might give those trying to figure out a partnership today, how her relationship with her daughters has evolved as they've become adults and what "when they go low, we go high" looks like in action.
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VIDEO CHAPTERS
0:00 - “The Light We Carry” compared to her previous book “Becoming”
3:05 - On sharing from her family’s personal lives
5:18 - “Marriage is never 50/50”
8:01 - On being a mother to adult daughters
11:07 - On teaching her daughters to “feel the power of our competence”
13:10 - Barack Obama texts his daughters about earthquake preparedness
16:08 - On how hard it is to parent without support of family
20:21 - On the pressure of being the first or only Black woman in certain places
23:11 - There are no shortcuts to showing up as your authentic self
25:29 - How does “going high” square with a world in need of urgent change
29:01 - Making change is a “slog” and a “marathon”
30:47 - The big impact of the small act of voting
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Young people quit too soon and some older people stay too long. Parenting and Marriage is a serious journey and purposeful journey. Love the interview. Thanks for sharing.
@davidmckibben1931
Жыл бұрын
Why don't you and your husband take your ill gotten gain and leave
@JumaaneRay
Жыл бұрын
💯
@marjorjorietillman856
Жыл бұрын
I continue to be amazed by Michelle Obama, because she overcame so much. And she shares how she survived those tough times. And I’m so glad we’ve gotten a chance to know the authentic Michelle, because they judged her before they knew her. And when they made wrong judgments against her, they then went about trying to find anything to support their ugly biases. However, through it all, she remained a class act far above the racial slurs and even when they attacked her girls for no reason. My respect for this woman keeps growing!👍🏼🌹
@thelibran11
Жыл бұрын
Hollywood has made love,sex and romance a glamorous past time....and a child without proper parents,or without any...which is now where we are at?The world is setting itself up for a great fall....
@jeremywatts8134
Жыл бұрын
NPR is corrupt. Barrack Obama started six wars whose administration used legislation to propagandize Americans to keep reality from people. No wonder our young society quit too soon Dr. These people use corporate programming and propaganda to create toxicity. Can you name me the six wars? Are you aware of the Smith and Mundt Modernization Act of 2012? You are a Dr. so I expect you to do your research.
How can an interview between Juana Summers and Michelle Obama NOT be grounding and uplifting all at once?! 💕 Thank you so much for sharing this!
@veeherreraJanecka
Жыл бұрын
Thank you ! Yes
@terrifiorelli9819
9 ай бұрын
Total BS.
@amcdonald7479
8 ай бұрын
It's a man. People are hilariously silly.
@Aryzo
8 ай бұрын
@@amcdonald7479 hilariously silly is right looking at your comment.
@amcdonald7479
8 ай бұрын
@@Aryzo Then why's Obama call it Michael? Even celebs have admitted it's a man.
Thank you for this wonderful conversation. Feeling so inspired!
The interviewer is DOING AN INCREDIBLE JOB at this!!!!!! Bravo girl 👌🏾👌🏾👌🏾👌🏾👌🏾🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥
@johnmarshall3481
Ай бұрын
Her husband drone bombed Abdulrahman al awlaki a 16 year old american boy trump killed Nawar al awlaki abdulrahmans 8 year old half sister both people of color both american children but people like you wanna act like democrats are different and dont hurt children just like republicans SHAME ON YOU
Great interview! Questions were thoughtful, the responses were in depth!
Guys please keep a keen eye from 28:18 . That portion of her wisdom and understanding completely resonated with me. I'm going through a phase where I'm telling crazy stories to fit in. And I've noticed that I'm really not at peace when I'm not my authentic self. Thank you so so much for the team to put this interview & thanks a lot Madam Michelle Obama.
Juana, I couldn’t be more proud of you. It is such an honor to talk to a wise and practical woman who serves as a role model for a lot of women. You conducted this interview very well.
My mom never trusted me, she let me do things only because she was too busy with her work and social life. I had to be independent only because she wanted to get rid of the parenting burden. She never wanted kids and shouldn't have any, I didn't realize it until my mid 30s, once I realized and accept the fact that I am an unwanted child, the confusion, anger, and conflicts are all clear and gone. I can now face myself and be confident that I did beyond than what I should have done, and I am proud of myself.
So many little nuggets of knowledge! Glad I stumbled on this.
17:55 this!!!! Family is meant to be a community!! Impossible in this age to afford life, be a present parent, raise kids… when both parents are working full time… thank you Michelle Obama for bringing light to real life.
Wow! First Lady just dropped some gems 💎! We ALL need A SUPPORT SYSTEM! Family units need to be done in community! Wow!
Thank you so much ma'am. You're a blessing and a shinning light💕🤗
❤Beautiful insight from one of the world’s favorite people. Thank you 🙏🏾
Grateful for Michelle’s wisdom! 👊🏽❤️
Thank you for your insight, your loving care and oversight, your heart is large and in charge. So good, thank you for you being you. Keep talking about marriage, people need it, more Love more power and you are very powerful. With Love LaRon.
Hi Michelle, there are not enough words to express how much I admire, respect and love you! The world for all women are stronger and wiser because of you! Thank you so very much.I listen to your audio book at night ,and all so President Obama’s audio book! I also have your new book ! I have Becoming and A promised Land. Thank you for being you! ❤️🤗❤️
Thank you, Juana, for a very good interview.
Amazing interview and I love the podcasters voice and her questions so well thought out and interesting
Gosh this couldve gone on for 2 hours. The interviewer asked some really good thought-provoking questions and I love that Mrs. Obama not only answers them but expands on them. Very interesting to say the least.
Great interview with a great interviewer. Thank you so much
This powerful and thoughtful woman is an inspiration.Her definitation of "going high" is a clear truth. Thank you
I’ve always loved the Obamas so much!!!! Definitely getting Michelle’s book!!!
I love "When they go low, we go high" it helped me at times in my life to remember that, that you said. Thanks Mrs. Obama!!!
Thank you for sharing your truth and wisdom with us, and giving us sound advice! Cora U. Ransome, Ph.D.
Great interview! Mrs.Obama gives great advice I feel like she’s my mentor
@gerrigleason4877
2 ай бұрын
Hey big Mike as Barack calls it.
I am always so inspired by Mrs. Obama and her life lessons. Great questions from the interviewer and time well spent. Thank you!
Great interview!!! Love 1st lady ❤️
First lady Michelle is the real deal. When people butter things up and create a facade, she remains honest and loyal and keeps her integrity; this is why we, citizens of the United States, trust and love her.
@Chioni1000
Жыл бұрын
The interviewer understood the assignment 🙌 🤩…love the almost matching jackets too🥰
@terrifiorelli9819
9 ай бұрын
Yeah, a real man.
@markdegloria4038
9 ай бұрын
Bs
@KathyJensen-vh2yk
8 ай бұрын
How does a man know how a real women feels ? He don't. Michael Vaughn !
@markdegloria4038
8 ай бұрын
Big Mike 🍆 Hates America
Mitchelle has hit home to me...please find it crazy when I say that I dont miss any stage of parenting. I hv enjoyed every stage. Wow...
@martharinebiseko1457
Жыл бұрын
People find it crazy..
Thank you, what a phenomenal interview! The way Michelle Obama is able to capture one's attention is amazing. So many special nuggets of wisdom. I am so inspired.
The last question and Michelle Obama’s response was my favorite. ❤
Fantastic interview! Thank you Michelle for sharing your wisdom and experience. I mostly appreciate your words on parenting and we aren’t meant to do it alone. We NEED community and support.
so grateful for this new book. its been a guiding force during this time in my young life. 🥰
What a profound interview! I was really keen and could resonate to the part she was explaining about parenting, in terms of children letting them own their own mistakes and victories which is a huge struggle to so many parents to let go of the fact that kids evolve and give them room to grow but be at the gate! Simply love it all!❤️
Excellent interview and beautifully moderated. 🖖🏾❤️ Thank you
Mmh I could listen to Michelle Obama all day n I mean ALL DAYYY…is that normal?? I’m in Corporate n when I grow to Director or Head of Sales or Project Management I wana be like her…I wana talk wisdom like her like goooshhh…top tier intelligent. N the props to the interviewer too,great interview. I love Michelle she is literally God’s gift to our generation, PERIOD. Yes I said it.
wow i love her honesty!!!
I have an unpopular opinion. My parents are very hands off, I.e. allowing me to own my own decisions, taking my own battles, and I’m not liking it. I have less security comparing to many of my peers. I think parents still need to provide a safe net, it’s very important for children that are exploring in unknown territory to know it won’t be the end of the world and their mom&dad is still there whenever they need comfort or advise or plan B.
@chavonjackson4109
Жыл бұрын
I feel Mrs Obama still had the safe net. Although their mom was hands off, it didn't mean that she wasn't there as a guide; a present help. I think her definition means not to coddle. It's like a Mother Bald Eagle. She tips the nest to see her babies fly. As they're trying to fly she hovers underneath to give them the confidence in their wings. Since she sees they dont have it, she carries them back up to the nest and tips it again until she sees they have their wing strength.
Her advice on parenting is really healthy and enlightening
@melianna999
Жыл бұрын
A you ok?????????
@jeremywatts8134
Жыл бұрын
It’s sad how little people know about the obama legacy and their adherence to the cia. This woman knows what her husband did in Africa and the Middle East. 6 wars that you don’t even know about. You had better wake your self up quickly. These people are evil…and I voted for them. Your ignorance is palpable.
@edithhixson9759
Жыл бұрын
🤣
@setsom2857
Жыл бұрын
@@melianna999 What should she Trump's be given parenting advice?
@amcdonald7479
8 ай бұрын
Not sure her trans experience is like your typical experience.
I read the book in Chinese Version and like it very much. I just lost my dad in June last year and Mom onNew Year day sadly .Reading the book it reminds me of my relationships with my parents and family. It helps me to carry on my life shine my light to my beloved ones.
So powerful!!! Thank you
Brainy confident strong role model.. so much clarity in her talk...
Great interview
Any good solid relationship takes time, patience and being in the same direction to make it work.
Mrs. Obama is so inspiring. She stands by her husband and I think as our first black first lady she has done a good job. I heard some criticism of her but she seems to be a well-educated lady. Misses Obama sometimes got unfair criticism. I think people may not have been as thrilled to have a black first lady.
I love that she refers to her book as a toolkit. Her authenticity is palpable. I can’t wait to read it 📖 💖
@davidmckibben1931
Жыл бұрын
This interview was just a PR campaign for her to run for president in 2024 we've had enough of the Obama's go home in fact go back to the country he came from
@martharinebiseko1457
Жыл бұрын
Am reading and loving it. All the way from Uganda 🇺🇬
@stephen2576
Жыл бұрын
She is Swine
@amneympinga9732
Жыл бұрын
what's the name of the book
@mommybreakdown
Жыл бұрын
@@amneympinga9732 it’s called, “The Light We Carry”
Love listening to her wisdom! Barack chose very well! Such phenomenal people, both of them!!!
@davidmckibben1931
Жыл бұрын
I guess I missed her wisdom she's just trying to drum up some support or public eye for running for president in 2024
@sarahluper7881
Жыл бұрын
@@melianna999 To her; and stop your twisted soul.
@sarahluper7881
Жыл бұрын
@@melianna999 I'm wide awake. It's fine if you don't like some of Obama's policies, but don't twist facts to justify your dislike on people such as labeling Michelle as "Mike", and you know it's not true. People have to be very careful when spewing hatred by misinformation because you can get sued. FOX has to pay $787.5 million dollars due to the lies. People like you need to learn a lesson from FOX. A lie is a lie! Don't be a liar.
Thank you Michelle Obama for being a great leader and role model to everyone in this country, we appreciate you!
@Fishtech-hc8ck
9 ай бұрын
😂😅🤣 simp
Michelle Obama’s wisdom, eloquence, poise, warmth & authenticity is bar none.👌🏾♥️💫
Congratulations to The Host for this Interview
As with "Becoming", this book has really changed me and I'm not even half way through. The first thing that really made me think deeply was when Michelle spoke about the pressure on black people who excel to never mess up. That is so unfair. No-one wants to mess up, but having people waiting for you to fail in some area so that they can blame your race is just horrendous.
@22RosesGrow
Жыл бұрын
True and it would be great if Ben Carson was treated so badly by a lot of people. Such a smart and kind man.
So powerful, thanks n be blessed
I will repost I will repost this to my Facebook family great conversation very much uplifting h a i l t o our Queen first lady lawyer mother friend all around great lady thank you so much for this interview keep up your great work
I saw this video a few days ago and was hesitant to watch it. However, today, I was free enough to sit still and listen. I thoroughly enjoyed hearing her points. Although we might not agree on all issues, I can say gleaned wisdom is founded upon her candid honesty in this piece. We can all learn something new when we sit together, abandon our stances and assumptions, and simply listen.❤
This 🙏 is an amazing interview First Lady Michelle Obama when they go low yes we go high!!. God bless 🙏 yes!!! Conversation marriage and Parenting. God bless 🙏
Great understandable interview. Voting is our right.
I love this wow! I have to get the book now.
A good listener interviewer 👍🏽👏🏼👏🏼
Such a beautiful strong woman!! So sad to think of the nasty remarks made about her! Keep shining Michelle Obama! God bless you and your family!
Hello so awesome doing great always doing some excellent work bless you both ❤️ ❤🎉🎉
I could listen to this woman all day long. Brilliance!
Such an educated , smart First Lady!
Michelle Obama, is a brilliant role model for women of color. Thank you for sharing your thoughts and positivity with us. ☮❤🇺🇸🙏🌷👏👏👏
@choupette5555
Жыл бұрын
Ah oui madame Obama très très bien.
@melianna999
Жыл бұрын
@@choupette5555 yep yep trelible
@Aryzo
8 ай бұрын
i'm a white guy but her words still resonated heavily with me
Thank you Michelle for your honesty and understanding.
May your book 📚 reach many people.blessibgs to you .
Brilliant. Thank you for this. 🤍
Michelle Obama is a beacon to all women in general ❤️
Really nice all about growth....I loved the story with the alarm clock and real trust from mum at an early age of 5 and also the wall metafore for learning from their own pain
Mrs Obama----you are an incredible human !!!! ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤
Great conversation
What she said has always been straightforward yet beautiful ❤🎉😊
Thanks again for you God bless you and your family Amen Hallelujah 🙏🙏
Gracias por este material es excelente para mí aprendizaje de ingles
I see and hear to work at NPR your voice has to be soothing.
Wow one can learn so much from Michelle! What a woman!! I can listen to her for hours
I'm liking this lady a bit more, so much to learn from her
Splendid and enlightening conversation.
I am so glad Michelle talked about us women, who do not have cleaners, and nannies etc... Thanks a lot for that compassion
Need to buy her latest book
I love you Michelle ♥️
I love every minute of her interview more mom’s needs to think like her ❤
Oh no!!! I really love the way she raises her children
Le courage et la générosité ! La force de l Amour au féminin ! ❤️👍
Highly recommended and educated first lady among other
Thanks
Very inspiring. ❤
Amazing topic to deal with❤❤
Anyone hear Obama on two oaccasions saying Michael and I, when he was giving a speech which he referred to Michelle as Michael, I mean how can you get those two names mixed up, they are two totally different sounding names. Also anyone seen Michelle pregnant photos... there isent any
She is lovely woman truly beautiful in and out, picked wisely her husband and have wonderful children . Her mum was wise parent too. She learned from stories ! There is a lesson here . Partnering with the right person is so so important .
@4thandinches
Жыл бұрын
Wow, you are dense, and easily fooled. That is a transvestite.
Wow the solid advice, I. am going to be married 35 years and Mrs. Obama just described the marriage percentage so beautifully. I look back & see I definitely was not giving 50 or 100 percent.
Interesting interview.
Otherwise...love the interaction & her level-headed take
Yes .. First Lady 👍🏾🙏🏾💯🥰
So open, very brave and very authentic.❤❤
Thank You❤
I am Michelle Obama fanatic and I like her accepting her self but if this comment is reaching to her I want to tell her that I am from India and the open tresses she earlier use to carry was really going with her attitude she put on everytime, she is straightforward she is cordial and her short open hair speaks about attitude. In every look I would adore u rever u but u had really rocked on ur short open tresses. If possible please boomerang with ur previous look.
Lady M, is a woman of class,elegance, style, and brilliance! I loved reading becoming and it helped me realize that all my past experiences helped me become the woman I am today. I have her new book 📚 on its way via USPS. I cannot wait to read another literally treasure. Love you Michelle Obama!!! 😃❤️💝💐👑
💯💯💯💯 wheww this is a great message ❤❤❤
Chills as she spoke
Great interview bravo kudos ❤Michelle Obama God bless you are genuine l love ❤️ you