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

About this episode

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 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices