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Introducing Michelle Obama Opens Up: Her Struggle To Feel Like She's “Enough,” Mental Health in the White House & Lessons from Childhood w/ Craig Robinson from The School of Greatness. Follow the show: The School of Greatness Leave an Amazon Rating or Review for my New York Times Bestselling book, Make Money Easy! Michelle Obama and her brother Craig Robinson reveal how growing up in a tiny Chicago apartment shaped their values, outlook on life, and mental health today. From Craig "vetting" Barack Obama during a pickup basketball game to Michelle navigating the pressures of the White House, their conversation uncovers how family bonds grounded them through extraordinary circumstances. What makes this sibling dynamic special isn't just their impressive achievements but their authentic connection - Craig bringing lightness and joy while Michelle delivers wisdom and perspective. Their shared mental health belief that "home is about who's there, not where you are" resonates deeply as they explain how they raised confident children amid extreme privilege and spotlight by teaching them that success comes from character, not circumstance. IMO Podcast Michelle’s book Becoming Michelle’s book The Light We Carry: Overcoming in Uncertain Times Craig on Instagram Michelle on Instagram In this episode you will learn: Why basketball became the ultimate character test when Michelle asked Craig to play pickup with Barack Obama before their relationship got seriousHow their parents "coached confidence" decades before it became popular, building them up rather than breaking them downThe surprising way Michelle and Barack maintained their mental health during White House stress by coaching their daughter's basketball teamWhy Michelle feels more confident at 61 than ever before despite asking herself "am I good enough?" throughout her careerThe counterintuitive parenting approach that helped them raise grounded children despite White House privilegeFor more information go to https://www.lewishowes.com/1767 For more Greatness text PODCAST to +1 (614) 350-3960 More SOG episodes we think you’ll love: Venus Williams – greatness.lnk.to/1591SC Muniba Mazari – greatness.lnk.to/1684SC Jason Wilson  – greatness.lnk.to/1725SC Get more from Lewis!  Get my New York Times Bestselling book, Make Money Easy! Get The Greatness Mindset audiobook on Spotify Text Lewis AI YouTube Instagram Website Tiktok Facebook X DISCLAIMER: Please note, this is an independent podcast episode not affiliated with, endorsed by, or produced in conjunction with the host podcast feed or any of its media entities. The views and opinions expressed in this episode are solely those of the creators and guests. For any concerns, please reach out to team@podroll.fm.