TODAY’S Hoda Kotb fought back tears while speaking with her co-host Savannah Guthrie about the challenges of raising her two daughters.

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Today’s Hoda Kobt choked back tears while discussing the challenges in motherhood on her podcast, Making Space with Hoda KotbCredit: NBC

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Hoda is the adoptive mother of two daughters: Haley Joy and Hope CatherineCredit: Instagram/Hoda Kotb
On Wednesday, Hoda opened up about the difficulties she’s faced in motherhood during her podcast, Making Space with Hoda Kotb, with her guest, Savannah, 52.
The pair discussed Savannah’s new book, Mostly What God Does: Reflections on Seeking and Finding His Love Everywhere, where she describes her definition of faith and its role in her life.
Her words related to Hoda, who repeatedly teared up throughout the episode while reflecting on the passages.
One specific part hit home for the TV host, which she said she read while navigating a situation with her daughter.
“You know, what’s funny? I read the book when you first sent me chapter by chapter, and I reread it last night when I was going through a difficult time with my daughter.
“And I was worried… am I, um, enough? Am I doing it right?” the news anchor admitted, choking back tears.
Hoda later referenced another passage in the book that related to the love someone has for a child.
“I’d already read that, by the way, a few months ago. And it didn’t hit me. But it hit me last night like it was meant for me in that moment,” the TV personality confessed.
NEW PROJECT
Last month, Hoda announced her upcoming children’s book, Hope is a Rainbow, inspired by the adoption of her youngest daughter.
“It’s gonna make your kids feel like the clouds are going to part, and life can be beautiful again,” the NBC star teased.
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“It will give kids that life lesson and grown-ups too.”
The book’s release date is March 5.
HOPE’S HEALTH SCARE
Nearly one year ago, Hoda revealed Hope suffered a terrifying health scare that landed the little one in the Intensive Care Unit (ICU).
Hoda was absent from Today for several weeks to be by her daughter’s side.
Upon her return, she told viewers: “My youngest daughter Hope was in the ICU for a few days and in the hospital for a little more than a week, and I’m so grateful she’s home.”
“She is back home, and I’ve been waiting for that day to come, and we are watching her closely.”
ON THE MEND
The mom of two also talked about the ordeal on the podcast Biscuits and Jam.
“My daughters are strong women already. You know, my daughter, Hope, had a health scare, but she’s getting better.
“But I think I didn’t realize how much is already in you when it comes to your strength.”
Hoda concluded: “To watch her go through a difficult time at just three years old is really tough for any parent ’cause you’re helpless.”
The Oklahoma native adopted Hope in 2019 and her sister in 2017.

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Hoda got emotional on the podcast while discussing Savannah Guthrie’s new bookCredit: Getty

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Hoda shares her daughters with her ex-fiance Joel SchiffmanCredit: Getty

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Last year, Hoda was absent from Today for several weeks after her youngest daughter, Hope, suffered a terrifying health scareCredit: Instagram/hodakotb
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