Chapter
Coping with Negativity in the Public Eye
20:53 - 29:24 (08:31)
Michelle Obama and Oprah Winfrey discuss the impact of negative attacks and criticism, particularly in the era of social media, and the importance of maintaining personal strength and self-care.
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In this podcast, Michelle Obama reflects on how she overcame negativity when she first entered the public eye and how young people now may not realize the extent of negative attention she received.
20:53 - 24:14 (03:20)
Summary
In this podcast, Michelle Obama reflects on how she overcame negativity when she first entered the public eye and how young people now may not realize the extent of negative attention she received. She explains that people often fear those who are different and that it's important to have a strong support system to stay positive.
ChapterCoping with Negativity in the Public Eye
Episode"Decoding Fear" with Ellen DeGeneres
PodcastMichelle Obama: The Light Podcast
Ana Gasteyer talks about the importance of learning to say "no" and refuel oneself.
24:14 - 25:53 (01:39)
Summary
Ana Gasteyer talks about the importance of learning to say "no" and refuel oneself. She also touches on the idea of having thick skin in show business.
ChapterCoping with Negativity in the Public Eye
Episode"Decoding Fear" with Ellen DeGeneres
PodcastMichelle Obama: The Light Podcast
The excessive use of social media has created a negative impact on the mental health of individuals, especially the younger generation, leading to high rates of anxiety and depression.
25:53 - 27:34 (01:40)
Summary
The excessive use of social media has created a negative impact on the mental health of individuals, especially the younger generation, leading to high rates of anxiety and depression. Being attacked and criticized online has also taught empathy and compassion towards others.
ChapterCoping with Negativity in the Public Eye
Episode"Decoding Fear" with Ellen DeGeneres
PodcastMichelle Obama: The Light Podcast
The speaker expresses concern about the impact of social media on young adults and emphasizes the importance of understanding the potential negative effects.
27:34 - 29:24 (01:50)
Summary
The speaker expresses concern about the impact of social media on young adults and emphasizes the importance of understanding the potential negative effects. Though personally active on platforms like Twitter and Instagram, they urge parents to set boundaries regarding their children's social media usage.