Nothing has made more sense than this podcast... The fact that all these years I have been suppressing my morning hunger, rushing to work out on an empty stomach, and eating afterwards like men is just a pity. https://t.co/x4cHMJv2pW
I plan to travel more next year and found out about this website, https://t.co/yhuNgkRGZ6, and a pretty interesting article from its founder: https://t.co/pnXjny70FY
But so you're not disappointed (you can guess who I asked), but here is their response:
"No, this quote does not appear in any of Michelle Obama's books. Based on available sources, it originates from her March 2025 podcast episode with Keke Palmer (titled something along the lines of "Embracing the Quiet" in fan recaps), where she discussed finding joy in boredom and solitude as a counter to constant hustle culture.
Her published books, Becoming (2018), The Light We Carry (2022), and any children's titles like Rising Above, focus on themes such as personal growth, resilience, and family, without this specific phrasing or sentiment. If it's a loose paraphrase, it echoes broader ideas in The Light We Carry about self-care in quiet moments, but the exact wording isn't there.