BARACK OBAMA on What It Takes to Raise Boys and How Michelle Made Parenting Better | IMO

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Former President of the United States Barack Obama sits down with Michelle and Craig to answer a listener’s question about raising emotionally intelligent young men. President Obama shares how being raised by a single mother impacted his definition of manhood and how a formative experience in Indonesia taught him about self-sufficiency. Michelle and Craig reflect on the example of masculinity their own father set, and the group shares why community is key to raising boys in today’s day and age. Plus, he shares why he’s optimistic about the next generation. 00:00:00 – A Fan Encounter and a Side Hug 00:02:16 – Barack Obama Joins the Conversation 00:04:36 – Public Curiosity About the Obamas’ Marriage 00:05:56 – Listener Question: Raising Emotionally Intelligent Boys 00:07:20 – Parenting Starts With Choosing the Right Partner 00:09:34 – Obama’s Hands-On Approach to Fatherhood 00:12:22 – Finding Common Values Despite Different Backgrounds 00:14:37 – Barack on Growing Up Without a Father 00:16:00 – What “Being a Man” Meant Then vs. Now 00:19:47 – The Jakarta Airport Story 00:22:35 – Parenting Then and Now 00:24:38 – Representation of Black Boyhood in Media 00:26:30 – Raising Boys in the Digital Age 00:29:03 – Lessons From Their Father and Gender Roles 00:32:23 – Courtesy, Kindness, and Emotional Growth 00:37:37 – Male Friendships and Emotional Sharing 00:42:28 – Camp Athlon and Male Community 00:45:28 – What Mothers Raising Sons Need to Know 00:50:41 – Boys Need Multiple Role Models 00:54:22 – Beyond Sports: Broadening Boys’ Interests 00:58:59 – Helping Boys Access Emotion 01:03:01 – A Healthier Future for Young Men 01:09:23 – Brotherly Love and Sign Off #imo #michelleobama #criagrobinson #barackobama Subscribe to IMO with Michelle Obama & Craig Robinson on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@michelleobama?sub_confirmation=1 Have a question for the show? Let us know at IMOpod.com Follow us on social! - Instagram: www.instagram.com/imopodcasts - TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@imopodcasts - Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/imopodcasts - X: https://x.com/imopodcasts About IMO with Michelle Obama & Craig Robinson Michelle Obama and her big brother Craig Robinson bring their unique experiences and candid perspectives to a range of personal dilemmas, from the everyday to the existential. Each week, they’re joined by a special guest to tackle audience questions with practical advice, terrific stories, and plenty of laughs. From dating and relationships to parenting and financial planning, IMO sees the iconic First Lady at her most relaxed and honest. This podcast will leave you laughing, reflecting, and feeling more prepared to tackle life’s challenges. About Michelle Obama Michelle’s passion for storytelling has set sales records, garnered awards and accolades, and earned her global acclaim. Her memoir, Becoming, spent over 130 weeks on the New York Times Bestsellers list, sold more than 17 million copies worldwide, and won a Grammy Award. American Factory, the first film produced by her and her husband Barack Obama’s media company Higher Ground, won the Academy Award for Best Documentary in 2020. Upon its release in 2020, The Michelle Obama Podcast was the most successful original in Spotify history, bringing in more women listeners over 40 than any other podcast. Through the Obama Foundation, she founded the Girls Opportunity Alliance, which supports adolescent girls' education and empowerment around the world. - Follow Michelle Obama on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/michelleobama - Follow Michelle Obama on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/michelleobama - Follow Michelle Obama on X: https://x.com/MichelleObama About Craig Robinson Craig is the Executive Director of the National Association of Basketball Coaches (NABC) and host of the Higher Ground podcast Ways To Win with Hall of Fame coach John Calipari. From 2017-2020, he served as the vice president of Player Development and Minor League Operations for the NBA’s New York Knicks. Previously, he was a Division I head men’s basketball coach at Oregon State and Brown, and spent more than a decade working as a trader in the investment banking industry. Most importantly, he is a husband and father of four. - Follow Craig Robinson on X: https://x.com/craigmalrob - Follow Craig Robinson on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/craigmalrob About Higher Ground Higher Ground was founded by President Barack Obama and Michelle Obama in 2018 to tell powerful stories that entertain, inform, and inspire—while elevating new and diverse voices in the entertainment industry. Learn more at https://highergroundmedia.com/ - Follow Higher Ground on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/highergroundmedia - Follow Higher Ground on X: https://x.com/HGMedia