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Michelle Obama opens up about menopause symptoms, including hot flashes during her time in the White House.
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Reveals her shift in fitness goals: strength, flexibility, and balance over body image.
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Discusses experiencing “low-grade depression” during the pandemic, sparking vital mental health conversations.
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Fans praise her for normalizing women’s health struggles and inspiring honesty.
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Obama says she’s embracing aging: “I’m giving myself grace. My health journey is ongoing.”
Michelle Obama Gets Candid About Her Health Struggles and Inspiring Well-Being Journey
Michelle Obama, the beloved former First Lady, author, and global icon, has never shied away from using her platform to inspire others. But in recent years, she has taken a more personal approach — opening up about her own health struggles, the changes she’s faced in her body, and the importance of prioritizing well-being as she steps into a new chapter of life.
“Health Is Personal, and It’s Constant Work”
In her bestselling book The Light We Carry and in various interviews, Obama revealed her challenges with menopause, hormonal shifts, and the realities of aging. She explained candidly:
“There’s a whole new reality when it comes to menopause. I’ve had hot flashes in the middle of a motorcade, and it’s not something women talk about enough. Health is personal, and it’s constant work.”
Her openness sparked conversations nationwide, breaking down the stigma surrounding women’s health.
A Focus on Fitness and Balance
Obama has long been admired for her commitment to fitness, famously leading the “Let’s Move!” campaign during her White House years. Yet she admits her own routine has shifted.
“I’m no longer aiming for the body I had in my 30s. I’m focusing on feeling strong, flexible, and energized,”
she said on her Michelle Obama: The Light Podcast.
Her workouts now emphasize strength training, low-impact exercises, yoga, and long walks, alongside mindfulness practices that help her manage stress.
The Emotional Side of Health
Beyond the physical, Michelle has been vocal about the mental health struggles she faced — particularly during the pandemic. In 2020, she revealed she experienced “low-grade depression”, saying:
“It was during quarantine, watching the racial unrest, and seeing an administration that didn’t seem to care. It all weighed heavily on me.”
By sharing her vulnerability, she encouraged millions of Americans to be honest about their mental health.
Inspiring Women Everywhere
Social media lit up after Obama’s disclosures. One fan tweeted:
“Michelle Obama talking about menopause and mental health makes me feel seen. She’s normalizing what so many of us go through.”
Her ability to connect deeply with people through her honesty has only strengthened her role as one of America’s most trusted voices.
Looking Ahead
Today, Michelle Obama remains focused on her well-being, cherishing family time, advocating for healthy lifestyles, and reminding women everywhere that health is not about perfection, but about progress and self-love.
“I’m giving myself grace,” she recently told People.
“I’m embracing this stage of life, wrinkles and all. My health journey is ongoing, and I want women to know they’re not alone in theirs.”
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(This article is based on interviews and reporting from PEOPLE, ABC News, Good Morning America, Entertainment Weekly, and other sources up through mid-September 2025.)
