# You Need to Learn to Say No (Even to an Inauguration) with Taraji P. Henson [From the Archives]

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Podcast: [IMO with Michelle Obama and Craig Robinson](https://stenobird.com/podcast/imo-with-michelle-obama-and-craig-robinson-1317547)
Published: 2026-08-28T10:00:00+00:00
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## Resource

Today we're revisiting one of IMO's most beloved episodes. Actress, businesswoman, and mental health advocate Taraji P. Henson joins to talk about setting boundaries, why Michelle didn't attend the inauguration, post-White House therapy, and the glories of the Real Housewives franchise. Plus Craig gets a birthday surprise! Have a question you want answered? Write to us at imopod.com . See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

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