Michelle Obama says she takes therapy as she's transitioning to a new phase amid divorce speculations

Former first lady Michelle Obamaadmitted to having been taking therapy to help her tune up for the next phase of her life. he admission came amid speculations over her troubled marriage with former president Barack Obama, though Michelle put the speculations to rest.

Then, what's this next phase? Speaking with Jay Shetty, Michelle Obama said that she's transitioning into an empty nester with both her daughters -- Sasha and Malia -- finding their own lives.Michelle Obama has been appearing on several podcasts, including her own, that she does with her brother Craig Robinson -- following a mysterious spell of absence from public life. She missed Jimmy Carter's funeral and then the inauguration of President Donald Trump -- only to fuel speculations that she and Barack were going separate ways. But now Michelle Obama is back and addressing every issue, starting from her marriage problems to skipping Trump's inauguration and also about seeking therapy. “So, I’m getting that tune-up for this next phase because I believe this is a whole ‘nother phase in life for me. And I now have the wisdom to know—let me go get some coaching while I’m doing it,” she said about her next phase. Michelle said that phase of life where she struggled to keep the family together has ended with her daughters "being launched".

Therapy, she said, helps her unwind some old habits and "sort through some old guilt".

Obamas' summer retreat vineyard goes on sale

Though Michelle Obama dismissed divorce speculations and said neither she nor Barack quit the marriage despite the hardship, a recent move of the Obamas kept the divorce rumors going. The Martha's Vineyard retreat where the Obamas used to spend their summers has been put on the market for $39 million. According to reports, the Obamas paid $11.75 million in 2019 for the estate on Turkeyland Cove Road. The 6,892-square-foot property sits on 29.3 acres and features seven bedrooms, eight-and-a-half baths, and several stone fireplaces.