Hey there, friends. Let’s take a moment to talk about Hoda Kotb, the beloved Today show host who’s about to embark on a new chapter in her life. As she prepares to move into a new home with her daughters, Haley and Hope, she opened up about the emotional journey that comes with leaving behind cherished memories. It’s a story that resonates with all of us who have ever had to say goodbye to a place filled with love and laughter.
Hoda’s Emotional Goodbye to Her Current Home
Now, picture this: Hoda Kotb, sitting at her desk, lighting a candle, journal in hand, just like she does every morning. But this particular Monday was different. “This is the last Monday I’ll be sitting at this desk,” she shared with cohost Jenna Bush Hager on Today With Hoda & Jenna on June 3. At 59 years old, Hoda is no stranger to change, but this one hits close to home—literally. She’s packing up her life, along with her two daughters, to start fresh in a new house. It’s a transition that brings with it both excitement and nostalgia.
A Home Full of Memories
This move is bittersweet for Hoda, who shares her daughters, Haley, 7, and Hope, 5, with her ex-fiancé, Joel Schiffman. The house they’re leaving behind isn’t just a building—it’s a treasure trove of memories. “I remember them trying to crawl up the stairs and now, how they race up and down,” she reminisced. “And I was thinking about the very first time we brought them home and carried them up those stairs in that car seat and placed them in a little thing and all the things that happened there.” Watching old videos of her little ones brought a flood of emotions. “You want to hold onto things and you want to let go,” she said, capturing the essence of what it means to grow and change as a family.
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Embracing the Passage of Time
Hoda’s reflection on her daughters’ growth was profound. “When I saw these videos of them when they were kids, little babies, I can’t believe I have a 7 and a 5-year-old,” she confessed. “And I can’t believe all those memories. There were so many things that we have built there.” It’s a reminder that time moves quickly, and while it’s hard to let go of the past, embracing the future is part of life’s journey. Hoda’s ability to balance nostalgia with optimism is truly inspiring.
She’s keeping the location of her new home close to the chest, only hinting that it’s somewhere in the New York City area. This new chapter promises new adventures and, undoubtedly, more cherished memories for Hoda and her girls.
Lessons From Her Own Childhood
On her podcast, “Making Space” with Arthur Brooks, Hoda shared her own experiences with moving as a child. “I was thinking about moving. My kids and I are going to move somewhere to a new school, and I was reflecting on my life and how many times we moved when I was a kid,” she explained. “And I remember once my parents moved us to Nigeria, I was in fourth grade, I was horrified. Like, we get to this place, the language was different, everybody seemed different and it was hard. I moved again in sixth grade.” Her personal history with change has shaped her perspective on transitions, giving her the strength to face this new chapter with grace.
Approaching Change With Optimism
Even though change can be daunting, Hoda is choosing to approach this new beginning with an open heart. “Don’t race through transitions,” she advised. “Don’t race through endings and say, ‘Let’s just wish it away.’ Like, to sit and take a minute and look around.” Her words remind us that endings are just as important as beginnings, and that taking the time to appreciate what we’re leaving behind can make the transition smoother and more meaningful.
