Michelle Obama is bringing her wisdom straight to your ears with a new podcast

If Becoming the book and Becoming the documentary weren't enough Michelle Obama for you, the former FLOTUS is bringing us even more life wisdom with the upcoming launch of The Michelle Obama Podcast, which drops its first episode July 29. Has anyone else been waiting approximately 12 years for their own heart-to-heart with Michelle Obama?"In this first season, I'm going to be talking with some of the people I'm closest with," she says, in a video shared to her social media. "We'll be discussing the relationships that make us who we are... the challenges and the joys of being a parent or a spouse, the friendships that help us through the toughest times. Or the growth we experience when we lean on the colleagues and mentors around us."

I’m thrilled to announce a new project: The #MichelleObamaPodcast with @Spotify! It’s been a tough year and I hope this podcast can help us explore what we’re going through and spark new conversations with our loved ones. I can't wait for you all to listen on July 29! pic.twitter.com/89zecZXnrr

— Michelle Obama (@MichelleObama) July 16, 2020

In particular, she says discussions will focus on topics that are relevant and universal "no matter what's going on. Whether that's a global pandemic or a nationwide reckoning with race." Her intent is to plant the seeds of ideas so listeners are inspired to have similar conversations with their own family and friends. Honestly, if Michelle Obama wants us talking about it, it's probably important.Obama's first slate of guests aren't much of a surprise for those familiar with her circle and life's work. She'll welcome her mom Marian Robinson and older brother Craig Robinson as well as her mentor (and Barack Obama White House adviser) Valerie Jarrett. Conan O'Brien, Washington Post journalist and The Race Card Project founder Michele Norris and OB-GYN Dr. Sharon Malone will also join Michelle for what are sure to be epic and thought-provoking chats.