Former First Lady Michelle Obama's podcast currently ranks 34th on Spotify's list of top podcasts, and 21st on Apple's top podcasts, just weeks after its initial launch.

During a recent podcast episode, the former first lady kept it real about the importance of having clarity while dating.

They say absence makes the heart grow fonder. However, in the case of our forever first lady Michelle Obama, some have speculated that her noticeable absence from public events like President Donald Trump’s inauguration and former President Jimmy Carter’s funeral were signs that her marriage to former President Barack Obama is in trouble.

I could have made a lot of these decisions years ago but I didn’t give myself that freedom,' the former first lady said.

The couple met in 1989 when they both worked at a law firm in Chicago. They tied the knot in 1992 and later welcomed daughters Malia and Sasha.

After weeks of rumors, Michelle Obama sets the record straight and shares surprising details about her marriage and independence.

Michelle Obama's new podcast with her brother Craig Robinson has rapidly descended the streaming charts just weeks after its high profile debut.