Have you ever felt like staying in touch has become harder than ever, even with all the tech tools at our fingertips? If you’ve ever found yourself stuck in a texting loop or missing the sound of someone’s voice, you’re not alone.

This week’s Dates & Mates Minisode features two powerhouse voices on connection: former First Lady Michelle Obama and her brother Craig Robinson, co-hosts of the hit IMO Podcast. They’re getting candid about the real ways they stay connected to those they love—and what that looks like in a world of texts, FaceTimes, and digital overwhelm.

(1:25) Meet the IMO Hosts

Michelle and Craig are more than just siblings—they’re thoughtful communicators with powerful insights on how to stay close across distance, generations, and even communication styles. 

In this episode, they reveal how their personal approaches to staying in touch reflect deeper shifts in how we all relate today.

(6:44) Texts vs. Phone Calls

This segment highlights Michelle and Craig’s different approaches to one of the biggest modern communication dilemmas. 

Craig prefers texts for their simplicity and efficiency, while Michelle uses them to check in on her kids in a way that’s quick but still personal. 

As Michelle puts it, “I know you have your phone, so when I text you, text me back. All I’m trying to do is make sure that you’re alive.”

(11:18) Planning for Spontaneity

Instead of overloading our calendars with set calls, Michelle and Craig explore how to build more flexibility into our communication habits. 

The conversation opens up ideas around creating windows of availability rather than rigid appointments, helping us stay connected without the pressure.

(15:37) Zoom Isn’t Just for Work

Some of the digital habits we formed out of necessity have proven to be surprisingly valuable. 

Michelle and Craig discuss how their family embraced tools like Zoom and FaceTime, not just during lockdowns, but as lasting practices to maintain closeness across distance.

If you’ve ever felt like tech has taken the intimacy out of communication, this Minisode offers a refreshing and practical shift in perspective.

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