Michelle Obama, the former First Lady of the United States, recently shared that she is undergoing therapy to cope with a new phase of her life – a period of emotional transition related to the feeling of being an “empty nester”, when children leave home and the daily rhythm changes radically.

During a candid interview on the “On Purpose” podcast with Jay Shetty, Michelle opened up about her personal journey, emphasizing the importance of self-reflection and self-care in this new phase.

“I’m allowing myself to reflect, to live a freer life, which is something I still have to work on — letting go of guilt,” she said honestly. “I have to learn how to live in a different space again. And that’s one of the reasons I’m in therapy.”

Her comments come at a time when public speculation about her marriage to Barack Obama has increased. However, she has been clear in her clarifications, defending the integrity of their relationship.

“Barack and I have a very strong marriage. We’ve had our ups and downs like any couple, but there’s nothing that’s going on,” she emphasized in an appearance on another podcast in April.

Michelle explained that her choices not to attend certain public events, such as Donald Trump’s inauguration or former President Jimmy Carter’s funeral, were made to protect her personal peace and had nothing to do with marriage.