The Obamas were supposed to be the picture-perfect couple for Democrats. But the cracks are starting to show.
Now Michelle Obama checked herself into therapy for one shocking reason.
Navigating a New Chapter with Therapy
Michelle Obama, former first lady, is embracing therapy to recalibrate for what lies ahead, signaling a shift from her high-profile past.
“At this phase of my life, I’m in therapy right now because I’m transitioning, you know?” she shared on the Jay Shetty Podcast.
Now an empty nester with her daughters launched into their own lives, she’s reflecting on a demanding chapter—raising a family under global scrutiny—while seeking guidance to redefine herself.
“I’ve finished a really hard thing in my life with my family intact,” she noted, hinting at the toll of public life under her husband’s polarizing presidency.
Shedding Old Habits, Facing New Realities
At 61, Michelle is leaning into therapy to untangle lingering habits and guilt, a process she describes as a “tune-up” for her next act.
“I’m getting that tune-up for this next phase because I believe this is a whole ‘nother phase in life for me,” she explained.
With “other voices” to confide in and a “new person” emerging within her, she’s carving out space to evolve beyond the White House’s shadow.
Her candidness about coaching reflects a pragmatic approach, though some might see it as a luxury afforded by her elite status, disconnected from everyday struggles.
Shutting Down Divorce Speculation with Defiance
Amid swirling rumors about her marriage to Barack Obama, Michelle has been blunt, dismissing talk of a split with characteristic firmness.
“If I were having problems with my husband, everybody would know about it,” she told Steven Bartlett last week.
Her absence from events like President Trump’s inauguration fueled gossip, but she insists their three-decade partnership endures.
“The beauty of my husband and our partnership is that neither one of us was ever really, ever going to quit at it,” she said, framing their bond as resilient.
Yet, her repeated need to address these rumors suggests a lingering public fascination with the Obamas’ personal life, perhaps amplified by their political legacy’s divisive aftertaste.
