Michelle Obama continues to face public scrutiny as speculation swirls about her rumored marital issues with former President Barack Obama. Still, the former First Lady isn’t holding back. She has no problems speaking out about the mental and personal challenges she’s navigating in this next chapter of her life.
During a recent interview on The Jay Shetty Podcast, Michelle opens up about entering a new chapter of her life. One she admits hasn’t been easy. Reflecting on the past year, she describes it as both challenging and emotionally draining for her.

Michelle reveals that as she moves into her 60s, she’s finding great comfort in therapy. She claims that the therapy sessions help her to navigate all of the major transitions she is facing at this stage of life according to the Daily Mail.
A lot is going on in Michelle Obama’s life these days. She claims that finding herself an empty nester has been one of the biggest changes she’s endured.
“At this phase of my life. I’m in therapy right now because I’m transitioning, you know? Now that I’m 60 years old, I’ve finished a really hard thing in my life with my family intact. I’m an empty nester, my girls are in—you know, they’ve been launched,’ she said.
Change Is Necessary For Michelle Obama
Michelle Obama is branching out and embracing all her new life has to offer. However, it hasn’t been easy. She further explains she’s always been an “advocate” of therapy. Therapy has helped ease the pain of change.
“It lets me unwind some old habits. Let me sort through some old guilt that I’ve been carrying around.” Michelle equates therapy to getting a tune-up, to prepare her for her next phase of life. “If you’re not getting help, talking about it, going to therapy, just understanding how things are changing.”

While dealing with her ever-changing life, Michelle Obama and her husband, Barack Obama, continue to face much speculation about their relationship. Rumors continue to mount speculating that the former President and First Lady are headed for a divorce.
Michelle laughs off the rumors, claiming that if she were having marital problems with Barack, everyone would know about it. But, despite her denial, many Obama followers believe all is not well, and all signs seemingly point to divorce.
In recent months, Michelle Obama has made the rounds on multiple podcast interviews. Fans are picking up on what they believe are subtle (and sometimes not-so-subtle) digs at her husband, Barack Obama. Many listeners feel she’s no longer interested in hiding her true feelings, fueling ongoing speculation about trouble behind the scenes.
Whether the Obamas can work through their rumored issues remains to be seen. But if they can’t, some fans believe it’s only a matter of time before the iconic couple heads for divorce court.
Time will tell if Michelle Obama’s therapy sessions help not only improve her life but also her alleged marital strife with her spouse.