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Michelle Obama: The Light Podcast

Written by: Michelle Obama
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  • Hear Episode 1 starting March 7, 2023. New episodes drop weekly!

    Upon the release of her second best-selling book The Light We Carry: Overcoming in Uncertain Times, former First Lady Michelle Obama set out on a very special highly anticipated, six-city U.S. book tour. Inside intimate venues and in front of small audiences, Mrs. Obama held inspiring conversations with esteemed friends like Ellen DeGeneres, Tyler Perry, Conan O’Brien, Oprah Winfrey, and more.

    Michelle Obama: The Light Podcast goes beyond the book as Michelle Obama and her friends share personal stories and insights you won’t encounter anywhere else, and you’ll hear first only on Audible. Listen as they explore themes from The Light We Carry, like building meaningful relationships; issues connected to race, gender, and visibility; the habits and principles they have used to successfully adapt to change and overcome obstacles; and the importance of lighting up for others to reveal the richness and potential around us. 

    As ever, Michelle Obama brings her trademark humor, candor, and compassion while she discusses her tools for living in today’s world with more luminaries like Gayle King, Hoda Kotb, David Letterman, and others.

    Light up your world with Michelle Obama in this fun and uplifting new Audible Original series.
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Episodes
  • “Telling Myself That I Was Enough” with Conan O’Brien

    “Telling Myself That I Was Enough” with Conan O’Brien
    Mar 21 2023

    Conan sits down with Michelle to talk about growing up feeling different and swap hard-won lessons about relationships and marriage. Plus: Michelle tells stories of her White House travels, including an unexpected invitation from the Queen that ended in a solid gold room.

    Find the episode transcript here: audible.com/tlp/episode3
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    38 mins
  • “We All Have A Light” with Tyler Perry

    “We All Have A Light” with Tyler Perry
    Mar 14 2023

    Tyler Perry and Michelle discuss their different—but extremely powerful—childhood memories, the drive to succeed as working class Black folks, and the difficulty of raising kids in the spotlight. Bonus special guest Madea pops in with a few things to say about “going high”!

    Find the episode transcript here: audible.com/tlp/episode2
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    36 mins
  • “Kids Just Want Our Gladness” with Hoda Kotb 

    “Kids Just Want Our Gladness” with Hoda Kotb 
    Mar 7 2023

    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 most daunting challenges in their lives—from Michelle’s time as the first Black First Lady or Hoda’s decision to adopt kids late in life.

    Find the episode transcript here: audible.com/tlp/episode1
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    40 mins
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U healed the child within me n now i am a mom-to-be, I just cannot express how precious this podcast is for me. Thank you team..🖤❤

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loved it from start to finish. Great topic discussed with clarity of narration. Can't wait for the next part..








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Nice but could be better

Michele Obama is, as always, amazing. Her story and the vulnerability she shows are so honest and transparent. However, the host saying "hmm hmm hmmmm" in between is really annoying and distracts from the point Michele is trying to make. The host should keep quiet when Michele is talking.

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  • 01-02-23

Ready to exhale

I feel like I have been waiting for this! Things are about to change. Everything in me after listening to the intro says so.

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  • 14-03-23

political propaganda

please Amazon do not force into us. there is no option to remove from the account

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  • 08-03-23

Not worth my time

I was left wondering why this was recommended other then for politics. Nothing in the first podcast would motivate me to to listen to any more.

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  • Andrea
  • 01-02-23

Ready to be Uplifted.

Former FLOTUS once again has a powerful uplifting and positive vibe to pass on to those ready to receive it.

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  • 07-03-23

Boring

I didn’t find anything interesting in this and wish I could get the time back.

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  • Utilisateur anonyme
  • 12-03-23

Wasted Time

This is a distribution of swirling hot air. It is a time wasting and substance lacking attention grab.

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  • aaron turner
  • 01-02-23

Being The Light

After reading this amazing story, book & discovering there’ll now be a podcast for this,I’m Geeked!!! I’ll say this here since I’ve yet to submit a review of the audio book. The light our forever First Lady Michelle Obama carry’s is so brilliant. She carry’s this light in such a way that its not blinding in its splendor,although I’m sure many have felt the warmth of her caring soul. The Amber of this light softens our hearts. And I hope the fire of this light inspires many to “Do The Work”!

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  • Trump sucks!
  • 01-02-23

Sounds fun and interesting

Looking forward to the variety and number of guests that are slated to be part of this so much!

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  • VickiSueB
  • 01-02-23

Excited

I can’t wait to hear the new podcast with exciting topics and guests hosted by my forever First Lady

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  • rocaelba
  • 01-02-23

Best First Lady Ever

I love all of her writing she is an amazing. I will listen to any book she will write 🙏🏼

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  • sonia clarke
  • 12-02-23

Love this women

I have purchased both books and cannot wait to hear more from such an inspirational women.

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  • J S R
  • 07-03-23

Wonderful! Magnificent Michelle Obama

Unstoppable! Live recording of interviews and thoughts from Michelle Obama. Thankfully first two episodes are released together as we just want more wisdom, sincerity, kindness. The best of humanity.

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  • Debbie wright
  • 16-03-23

incredibly amazing lady

absoloutly love it, love Michelle, I only with Barack was still president . no matter where life takes them Michelle will always be the first lady.

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  • 14-03-23

What a gift

So much comfort and love ❤️

Feel like Michelle Obama has been my guardian since I became a mother 4 years ago ❤️

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  • 13-03-23

Juicy content

Amazing, inspiring, emotional, true, genuine.
Can wait ti hear more to read more. Thank you for this initiative.

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  • 13-03-23

More please!

Love the book and the questions being posed and practical inspired suggestions to make immediate positive life changes

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