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"Decoding Fear" with Ellen DeGeneres

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"Decoding Fear" with Ellen DeGeneres

By: Michelle Obama, Ellen DeGeneres
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Ellen DeGeneres and Michelle discuss the role fear plays in their lives—why it’s important, the people who would weaponize it, and ways to turn the things that terrify you into rocket fuel. Michelle also tells the story of being forced to decide whether her husband would run for president and the time that inviting a Star Wars character to the White House ended up scarring one of her daughters. Plus, a special lesson on “starting kind.”

Find the episode transcript here: audible.com/tlp/episode4

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About the Creator and Performer

Michelle Robinson Obama served as First Lady of the United States from 2009 to 2017. A graduate of Princeton University and Harvard Law School, Mrs. Obama started her career as an attorney at the Chicago law firm Sidley & Austin, where she met her future husband, Barack Obama. She later worked in the Chicago mayor's office, at the University of Chicago, and at the University of Chicago Medical Center. Mrs. Obama also founded the Chicago chapter of Public Allies, an organization that prepares young people for careers in public service.
The Obamas currently live in Washington, DC, and have two daughters, Malia and Sasha.

About the Guest

As a beloved television icon and entertainment pioneer, Ellen DeGeneres’ distinctive comedic voice has resonated with audiences from her first stand-up comedy appearance through her work today on television, in film, and in the literary world. Her successful The Ellen DeGeneres Show ended in May 2022 after nineteen seasons and received numerous awards, including 64 Daytime Emmy Awards, and raised over $125 million for various causes. She has added successful producer and author to her resume and had critical success with her stand-up specials The Beginning and Relatable. As an entrepreneur, DeGeneres launched the lifestyle brand ED Ellen DeGeneres in 2015 and skincare brand Kind Science in 2021. Both on and off-screen, DeGeneres’ humanitarian efforts take center stage. In 2022, the Ellen DeGeneres Campus of the Dian Fossey Gorilla Fund opened in Rwanda. DeGeneres has been honored with prestigious awards including the Presidential Medal of Freedom, the Carol Burnett Award, the Peabody Award, and the Mark Twain Prize for American Humor.

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Very relatable and honest. Thanks for challenging and encouraging us to find the light that is inside all of us. This feels like an extension of your book tour 👍🏽

Inspiring

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I look forward to these every week and this one did not disappoint me!!! A true inspiration and so very honest. I’m planning to start kind everyday.

So Authentic

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Such a great message, well thought out with a touch of humor. What else could you expect from these wonderful humans? These women bring topics to the table that are relatable and understandable to most. I love the positivity 💜

Two amazing women!!

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Michelle Obama, just hearing your voice empowers me! You are a legend! A live inspiration for women, for those who are vulnerable!

What a delightful while powerful conversation!

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I appreciate the conversation. I needed to hear this today. This was timely! Thank you!

Thank you!

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I am struck by how authentic and relevant our First Ladie’s experiences are to everyone.

Wonderful

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The family stories resonate. I am also enjoying the frank discussion. Such a great story teller and leader.

Loving the whole series

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Gave me a ray of light to rein-invent my self esteem absolutely amazing could listen to many times over

Most positive information wehave had in a long timto long in coming

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The power and potential of fear summed up brilliantly by two fantastic human beings in 36 minutes. Excellent discussion about fear and the destruction and possibilities that exist when you embrace that fear.

Reminder That We Have a Choice

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Listening to Michelle Obama’s podcast is better than spending money on a therapist. She offers no nonsense advice, which we now know has trickled down from her fabulous mother, on how to deal with the often fearful world around us.

I have devoured both of her books and wouldn’t think of missing a podcast. I always come away more positive and with additional tools at my disposal.

Today I’m off to practice my, “Hey, Buddy” affirmations! 😃😃😃

Michelle Obama Hits All The Right Notes

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