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Jan 2023
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Michelle Obama's Best Advice

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How do we adapt in an uncertain world? In her new memoir, "The Light We Carry," the former first lady shares her philosophy on the relationships we have throughout our lives—with our partners, our families and ourselves. "You have to evolve with it," she says. In this special episode of NPR's Life Kit podcast, All Things Considered host Juana Summers interviews Michelle Obama.

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