IMO with Michelle Obama and Craig Robinson One Year of IMO with Michelle and Craig
Mar 13, 2026
Damon Wayans, comedian and actor known for sharp humor, and Marlon Wayans, comedian and actor famed for bold stories, join the celebration. They trade hilarious sibling fight tales, a ketchup family rule, and Marlon’s early independence in Miami. Conversation also touches on boundaries, women shouldering family burdens, and lots of shared laughter and musical moments.
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Practice Saying No To Protect Your Agency
- Michelle Obama describes practicing saying no to protect her energy and define her life on her own terms after public expectations.
- She used strategies like not preparing a dress for events to avoid becoming the default "shock absorber" for others' expectations.
Perpetual Striving Becomes An Unshakable Habit
- Michelle links perpetual striving to a habit of proving oneself from early experiences of being doubted.
- She explains that constant overachievement becomes hard to turn off even after major accomplishments.
Use Therapy To Reassess Worth After Big Roles
- Do use therapy to unpack public roles and rewire internal messages about worth and achievement.
- Michelle credits therapy with helping her realize she may finally be "good enough" after decades of striving.