Michelle Obama: How to Stay with Your Partner When They Are Changing & 4 Check-ins You Should Be Doing in Your Relationship

Do you want to learn how to strengthen your relationship over time?

Do you want to have better communication and expectations with your partner?

On this very special episode of On Purpose, Jay Shetty sits down with the former First Lady of the country, Michelle Obama. During Michelle’s time as First Lady, Michelle launched several initiatives, including "Let's Move!" which aimed to combat childhood obesity, and "Reach Higher," promoting higher education. Her memoir "Becoming," released in 2018, became one of the best-selling books of that year and took the world by storm. Today we sit down to talk about her most recent book, “The Light We Carry.”

In this raw conversation, Michelle opens up about her thoughts on marriage, fame, and public service. She talks about the toxicity of social media and technology that affects our mental health and how to be open to the changes and possibilities people bring with them. She also talks about how negative news and social updates are affecting our society and the community we are in.

We also dive deep into relationships and why we put so much pressure on our marriage, how to choose the right person for you and make the relationship work even when it isn’t perfect, and how to practice constructive arguments with your partner.

In this interview, you’ll learn:

How to think freely and independently

How to take care of your mental health

How to become a supportive partner

How deal with negativity

How to become an effective leader

How to make your marriage last

Together we’ll learn how to find calm amid life's noise, give people the space to be seen and heard, and explore topics that resonate with the very fabric of our personal growth journey.

With Love and Gratitude,

Jay Shetty

What We Discuss:

00:00 Intro

01:18 What is the Best Part of Being You?

02:16 What’s Your Longest Friendship?

03:16 The Struggle of Leaving the People You Love Behind

06:36 Be Open to the Possibilities of People

11:36 What’s the Hardest Part of Being You?

14:23 When You Lose a Piece of Yourself

16:48 What Keeps You Up at Night?

19:00 Allow Your Brain to Rest from the Noise

24:26 Mindful Usage of Technology

26:48 We Consume More Negative News Daily

31:03 How Do You Sustain a Successful Relationship?

35:33 The Non-Negotiables in Any Relationship

37:08 You Are Responsible for Your Own Happiness

42:50 What is Your Fight Style?

48:42 Giving People Space to Be Seen and Heard

53:15 What Offends You the Most?

54:39 The Best Personal Growth Moments

59:59 Conclusion with Michelle Obama

Episode Resources:

Michelle Obama | Instagram

Michelle Obama | Facebook.

Michelle Obama | Books

Obama Foundation

The Light We Carry: Overcoming in Uncertain Times

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