AceShowbiz - Michelle Obama recently shared insights into how she and her husband, former President Barack Obama, maintain their sanity amid relentless rumors and gossip, especially during Barack's presidency and beyond.

During a live taping of her podcast "IMO with Michelle Obama and Craig Robinson" at the South by Southwest (SXSW) festival, Michelle opened up about their strategies for staying hopeful.

"People always ask me and Barack, how did we stay hopeful in, not just the eight years that we were in the White House, but beyond?" Michelle said.

"Because, let me tell you, there was a lot of negative energy flipping our way - a lot of rumors, a lot of gossip, a lot of, you know, 'my husband wasn't born in this country...we weren't patriotic, he didn't get into Harvard.' "

Michelle explained that their approach to coping with this negativity involved distancing themselves from social media and focusing on positive, constructive content. "What kept us sane - and we tried to instill this in our daughters - is, you cannot live through social media," she emphasized. "I don't think I have ever once looked at a comment section, period."

For the Obamas, filtering out the noise and emphasizing the importance of not letting negative energy enter their space has been key. "These are people who don't know you. A lot of this stuff is made up, and it does not feed you," Michelle stated. "That doesn't mean you don't stay informed, but staying informed has nothing to do with the comment section."

Amid recent speculation about their marriage, with Barack being spotted at events solo, Michelle remains unfazed. Friends close to the Obamas have explained that Michelle simply prefers a quieter life away from Washington D.C. nowadays.

In fact, Barack himself has dispelled these rumors by sharing loving tributes to Michelle on social media, including a heartfelt birthday message earlier this year.

Reflecting on their journey together, Michelle also spoke about the importance of open conversations and forming a supportive family and community network. "For me and Craig and our families, you know, we always try to step outside of our loneliness and talk as a family and as a community to share those concerns," she added.

This holistic approach not only strengthens their family bonds but also helps them navigate larger societal issues.

Despite the constant public eye and the challenges it brings, the Obamas have demonstrated resilience and an unwavering commitment to staying grounded and hopeful. By focusing on what truly matters and keeping the noise at bay, they continue to inspire countless others to do the same.