New Delhi, July 11 -- Michelle Obama offered a rare and deeply personal glimpse into her current state of mind during the July 9 episode of her IMO podcast. In a conversation with her co-host and brother Craig Robinson, she spoke candidly about entering a new phase of life focused entirely on herself.

"This stage in life for me," Obama shared, "is the first time that I have been completely free."

The former US First Lady reflected on how, for decades, her decisions revolved around her family - her husband, former President Barack Obama, and their daughters, Malia, 26, and Sasha, 24.

Michelle Obama, 60, says she has entered a chapter of life where she's learning to prioritise her own needs - without guilt.

"I'm at a point," she explain...