How Life For Michelle Obama Changed Since Leaving The White House

In 2023, Michelle Obama released “The Light Podcast,” —an ode to her memoir “The Light We Carry.” She explained the name choice on Instagram. “This idea of light … is not just the title of this podcast and my book — it’s fundamental to how I see the world. I believe that everyone has a light inside them. Sometimes it’s a steady flame, while other times, it’s a tiny little glimmer. And at other moments, it’s a raging fire,” she wrote. 

Based on the same topics discussed in her book, the podcast aims to help listeners navigate the challenges of today’s unpredictable world. She invited friends, family, and colleagues onto the show to share personal stories, including her husband Barack Obama, Oprah Winfrey, Ellen DeGeneres, Tyler Perry, Hoda Kotb, and more.

“These conversations touch on so many of the issues we’re all dealing with — navigating relationships, building good friendships, understanding ourselves, overcoming fear, and so much more. I hope The Light Podcast inspires each of you to find and share your light with others,” she wrote on Instagram.