Making Space with Hoda Kotb
Episodes
Suleika Jaouad On How to Live an Inspired Life (July 2025)
29 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Suleika Jaouad is a New York Times-bestselling author and journalist. When Jaouad was just 22-years old, she was diagnosed with leukemia, sidelining h...
Sahil Bloom on ‘The 5 Types of Wealth’ and What Money Can’t Measure (June 2025)
29 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Sahil Bloom built his career around financial success, only to discover that the richest life cannot be measured by money alone. In this conversation ...
Magnolia Co-Founder Joanna Gaines on Growing Her Empire and Trusting Herself (July 2025)
22 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Joanna Gaines has built Magnolia into a lifestyle empire, all while navigating the self-doubt that can come with growth and visibility. In this conver...
Taraji P. Henson on Speaking Her Truth and Stepping Into Her Power (September 2024)
15 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
From screen star to producer to outspoken mental health advocate, Taraji P. Henson has never been afraid to say exactly who she is, a quality she’s ...
Dr. Judith Joseph on the Cost of Holding It All Together (May 2025)
08 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
As more people grapple with stress, burnout and emotional exhaustion, Dr. Judith Joseph sheds light on the depression that can hide behind achievement...
TODAY Presents: The Parent Chat with Dylan Dreyer – Ashley Graham
02 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Hey Making Space fans! As a bonus, we’re giving you a special preview clip of our new podcast series, The Parent Chat with Dylan Dreyer. In this ...
Maria Shriver on Poetry, Reinvention and What It Means to Live Fully (October 2024)
01 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
After a lifetime of public service and advocacy, Maria Shriver turned the page in 2025 with the release of her poetry book, I Am Maria, sharing more o...
Extended Cut: Savannah Guthrie Speaks to Hoda Kotb About Mom Nancy Guthrie’s Disappearance
27 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In an interview with Hoda Kotb, Savannah Guthrie opens up for the first time about the “agony” of her mother Nancy Guthrie’s abduction. During a...
Introducing: The Parent Chat with Dylan Dreyer
26 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Hey Making Space fans! As a bonus for you, we’re sharing the trailer for The Parent Chat with Dylan Dreyer – an all-new podcast series from TODA...
Naomi Watts on Change, Courage and Becoming Who She’s Meant to Be (November 2025)
25 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Naomi Watts is a two-time Academy Award-nominated actress, producer and entrepreneur who has found new purpose in midlife. In this conversation from N...
Bette Midler on Her Legendary Career and ‘The Fabulous Four’ (July 2024)
18 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
For more than 50 years, Bette Midler has entertained audiences across music, film, television and Broadway, earning Grammy, Emmy and Tony awards, as w...
Selma Blair on Living With MS and Finding Grace in Uncertainty (October 2025)
11 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
As MS Awareness Month continues, Selma Blair’s story underscores the resilience it takes to keep moving forward while living with multiple sclerosis...
TODAY Presents: Glass Half Full with Craig Melvin – Shonda Rhimes
10 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Hey, Making Space fans! As a bonus, we’re giving you a special preview clip of our new podcast series, Glass Half Full with Craig Melvin. In this ep...
Oprah Winfrey & Maria Shriver on Four Decades of Friendship (October 2021)
04 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Oprah Winfrey and Maria Shriver have shared more than 40 years of friendship, built on loyalty, honesty, and showing up for one another. In this conve...
Goldie Hawn on Protecting Happiness and Finding Purpose (November 2024)
25 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Academy Award-winning actress Goldie Hawn is a legend in Hollywood, but she says happiness throughout her five-decade career has always required inten...
Viola Davis on Self-Love and Shaping Your Own Future (April 2022)
18 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Academy Award-winning actress Viola Davis has built a career defined by purpose, strength, and honesty, but her journey began with a childhood shaped ...
Alicia Keys on The Power of Listening to Your Soul and Trusting Yourself (October 2025)
11 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
For nearly three decades, Alicia Keys has used her voice to move the world, but she says the most powerful lesson she has learned is how to listen to ...
Jenna Bush Hager and Sheinelle Jones on Trust Amidst Change and New Beginnings
04 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
After Hoda departed TODAY in January 2025, Jenna Bush Hager spent a year sitting side by side with a rotating group of friends, but as it turns out, h...
Lainey Wilson on Patience, Perseverance, and Finding Her Voice (July 2024)
28 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Grammy Award-winning and multi-platinum singer-songwriter Lainey Wilson is one of country music’s biggest breakout stars, with chart-topping hits li...
Introducing: Glass Half Full with Craig Melvin
27 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Hey Making Space fans! As a bonus, we’re sharing the trailer of Craig Melvin’s new podcast, 'Glass Half Full.'Each week, Craig sits down with a ce...
Kathie Lee Gifford and Hoda Kotb Reunite to Talk Friendship, Purpose and Choosing Joy
21 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Kathie Lee Gifford has spent decades connecting with audiences as a television host, author, producer and storyteller whose faith and optimism have sh...
Dr. Mindy Pelz on the Wisdom That Emerges from Menopause
14 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Mindy Pelz is a New York Times bestselling author and clinician focused on women’s health, hormones, menopause, and aging. She sits down with Ho...
Mel Robbins on The Self You Meet When Everything Is at Stake
07 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Mel Robbins is a New York Times bestselling author, entrepreneur, and Golden Globe-nominated podcast host whose work has helped millions navigate chan...
Katherine Schwarzenegger Pratt on Parenting with Purpose and Finding Calm in Chaos
31 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
From growing up in a famous family to raising one of her own, Katherine Schwarzenegger Pratt has found calm through intention. In this conversation fr...
Brad Paisley on His Grandfather, Generosity and the Gifts That Last
24 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Brad Paisley is a Grammy winning artist and one of country music’s most respected storytellers, known for his masterful guitar work and deeply perso...
Introducing Season 4 of Morrison Mysteries: The Snow Queen
17 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Hey, Dateline fans! As a bonus for you, we’re sharing the trailer for Morrison Mysteries: The Snow Queen, an all-new original podcast series from Da...
Laura Day on Practical Intuition, Personal Growth and the Power of Small Changes
17 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Laura Day is a New York Times bestselling author and renowned intuitive who has spent more than four decades teaching people how to use intuition as a...
Charlie Mackesy on Creativity, Connection and the Courage to Continue
10 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Charlie Mackesy is the bestselling author and illustrator behind the global phenomenon The Boy, the Mole, the Fox and the Horse and its follow up Alwa...
Jane Lynch on Healing, Honesty, and the Freedom That Comes with Being Yourself
03 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Jane Lynch is an Emmy and Golden Globe-winning actress, comedian, and host whose quick wit and unmistakable charm have made her one of Hollywood’s m...
Jay Leno on Redefined Purpose and the Power of Quiet Devotion
26 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Jay Leno is one of the most recognizable figures in comedy and late night, hosting The Tonight Show for a combined two decades. But in recent years, h...
Melinda French Gates on ‘The Next Day,’ New Beginnings, and What Really Matters
19 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Melinda French Gates is a philanthropist, business leader, and New York Times bestselling author who has spent decades transforming lives around the w...
Katherine Schwarzenegger Pratt on Family, Faith, and the Healing Power of Animals
12 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
From growing up in a famous family to creating one of her own, Katherine Schwarzenegger Pratt has learned that true peace begins with presence. The Ne...
Naomi Watts on Late Blooming, Bold Moves, and Becoming Who You’re Meant to Be
05 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Naomi Watts is an Academy Award-nominated actress, producer, and entrepreneur who’s learned that some of life’s greatest roles come with age. She ...
Alicia Keys on The Power of Listening to Your Soul and Trusting Yourself
29 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Alicia Keys has spent nearly three decades using her voice to move the world, but the most powerful thing she’s learned is how to listen to her own....
Bobbi Brown on Reinvention, Resilience, and the Power of Starting Over
22 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
From building a billion-dollar beauty empire to starting over at 60, Bobbi Brown’s story is one of grit, grace, and growth…but behind her success ...
Sheryl Lee Ralph on Dreams, Determination, and Defying the Odds
15 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Sheryl Lee Ralph is an Emmy-winning actress, singer, and advocate whose radiant spirit and decades-long career, from Dreamgirls to Abbott Elementary, ...
Selma Blair on Acting Through Adversity and the Power of Positivity
08 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Selma Blair is an actress, author, and advocate whose career has spanned film, television and stage, with standout performances in Legally Blonde, C...
Clea Shearer on Controlling the Controllables and Conquering Breast Cancer
01 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Clea Shearer is the co-founder of The Home Edit, star of the hit Netflix series, Get Organized with The Home Edit, and a New York Times bestselling...
Matthew McConaughey on Faith, Family, and Finding Belief in an Uncertain World
24 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Matthew McConaughey is an Academy Award-winning actor, bestselling author, and now the writer of Poems and Prayers, a deeply personal collection of po...
Linda Cliatt-Wayman on Leading With Love to Transform a School
03 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Linda Cliatt-Wayman spent 20 years teaching special education before rising to oversee all high schools in The School District of Philadelphia, but he...
Big Sean on the Power of Peace and Purpose
20 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Chart-topping rapper Big Sean has spent nearly 15 years in the spotlight, but his path to success wasn’t always easy. The Detroit native joins Hoda ...
Arthur C. Brooks on Building the Life You Want
13 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Bestselling author, acclaimed public speaker, and Harvard Business School professor Arthur C. Brooks joins Hoda Kotb for an inspiring conversation on ...
Erin Andrews: “I Just Couldn’t Give Up"
06 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Erin Andrews is a fixture on the NFL sidelines. She’s been a sportscaster for more than two decades, and is a legend in the sports industry. But lik...
Goldie Hawn on Hollywood, Happiness and Mental Health
30 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Goldie Hawn is a Hollywood legend. And while she never set out to be a movie star, the Academy Award winning actress, producer and director has had a ...
Suleika Jaouad On How to Live an Inspired Life
23 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Suleika Jaouad is a New York Times-bestselling author and journalist. When Jaouad was just 22-years old, she was diagnosed with leukemia, sidelining h...
Martha Beck On Anxiety and Creativity
16 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Martha Beck is a best-selling author, life coach, and speaker and expert in coping with anxiety. Despite decades of sociology research and coaching, B...
Joanna Gaines on Overcoming Imposter Syndrome and Staying Grounded
09 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Joanna Gaines is the co-founder and designer behind the iconic Magnolia brand. She and her husband Chip made a name for themselves flipping homes in W...
Kevin Love On His Unfinished Journey With Mental Health
02 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Miami Heat forward Kevin Love is a five-time NBA All-Star and advocate for mental health. He opened up about the recent, devastating loss of his fathe...
Tom Llamas On Honoring Your Roots and Raising Your Hand
25 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Tom Llamas is the anchor and managing editor of NBC Nightly News. He got his start in news at just 15 years old as an intern for Telemundo in Miami. A...
Sahil Bloom On The Five Types of Wealth
18 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Sahil Bloom is an author, businessman, and investor. He had a successful career in finance before a conversation with a friend changed his life foreve...
Former Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern on Leading with Compassion While Taking Action
11 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this special episode of Making Space, Hoda sits down with former Prime Minister of New Zealand, Jacinda Ardern. During this inspiring and thoughtfu...
Dan Harris On The Life-Changing Power of Meditation
04 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Dan Harris is an author, podcast host, and journalist. Harris worked for ABC News for more than 21 years and currently hosts the 10% Happier Podcast...
Sara Blakely On Learning From Failure and Trusting Your Intuition
28 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Sara Blakely is the founder of Spanx and Sneex and opens up about believing in her products and trusting her gut. She created her revolutionary brand ...
Dr. Judith Joseph On Overcoming Hidden Depression and Rediscovering Joy
21 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Judith Joseph is a New York-based psychiatrist, studying happiness. Throughout her life, she's been a high-achiever, graduating from medical schoo...
Entrepreneur Emma Grede On Being "Self-Made" And Building Iconic Brands
14 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Businesswoman and entrepreneur Emma Grede has launched some of the biggest brands in fashion. Known as the powerhouse behind companies like Skims and ...
Novelist and Producer, Elaine Goldsmith-Thomas, On Women Supporting Other Women and Following Your Path
07 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Elaine Goldsmith-Thomas is an acclaimed Hollywood agent and film producer. She's worked with iconic stars like Julia Roberts and Jennifer Lopez, even ...
Suzy Welch on Finding Your Purpose
30 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Suzy Welch is an award-winning professor, best-selling author, and entrepreneur. She teaches “Becoming You: Crafting the Authentic Life You Want and...
Dwyane Wade on Retiring from Basketball and Relying on His Village
23 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Dwyane Wade is one of the greatest NBA players of all time. The thirteen-time all-star player won three championships during his time in the league. I...
Big Sean On Fame and Finding Inner Peace
16 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Big Sean has been topping the charts for nearly fifteen years. The Detroit-born rapper says he knew from an early age that he would make it, even when...
Christina Applegate and Jamie-Lynn Sigler On The Pain And Triumph of Living with MS
09 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Actresses Christina Applegate and Jamie-Lynn Sigler have spent decades in the spotlight, with iconic roles on "Married With Children" and "The Soprano...
Vicky Nguyen on Her Immigrant Story and A Love Letter to America
02 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Vicky Nguyen is the NBC News chief consumer investigative correspondent. In her new memoir, "Boat Baby", she shares her family's harrowing story of fl...
Maria Shriver on Living a Meaningful Life
01 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Maria Shriver joins Hoda Kotb to share how she has learned to live a meaningful life, as the most authentic version of herself ahead of the release of...
Elle Macpherson on Her Celebration Phase
26 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Elle Macpherson is a supermodel, actress, and entrepreneur. Nicknamed "The Body" at the height of her modeling career, Macpherson appeared to have it ...
‘Open Book with Jenna’ Featuring Rebecca Yarros
13 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Hey Making Space fans! As a bonus, we’re giving you a special preview of the first episode of an all-new season of Jenna Bush Hager’s podcast, ‘...
Maria Shriver on Living a Meaningful Life
08 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this special episode of Making Space, Maria Shriver joins Hoda Kotb live at the Making Space Wellness Weekend in Austin, Texas. In this beautiful c...
Gabby Bernstein on Manifesting the Life of Your Dreams
01 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Gabby Bernstein is a spiritual teacher, motivational speaker and New York Times bestselling author. For nearly two decades, Gabby has been transformin...
Rabbi Steve Leder on The Beauty of What Remains
25 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
As Senior Rabbi of Wilshire Boulevard Temple in Los Angeles for 37 years, Rabbi Steve Leder has learned and witnessed the many ways death teaches us h...
Walker Hayes on Faith, Fame and “Fancy Like”
18 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Walker Hayes is one of the top selling and streamed artists in country music. Walker spent more than a decade chasing his dream, when a TikTok video w...
Tyler Hubbard on Family, Faith & Finding Balance
11 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Tyler Hubbard has had an incredible career as a singer, songwriter and one half of the multi-platinum duo Florida Georgia Line, with 22 no. 1 singles ...
Kendra Scott on Building a Billion Dollar Brand
04 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Kendra Scott is a designer, philanthropist and founder of the jewelry brand, Kendra Scott. After starting the company in 2002 with only $500 and a mis...
Al Roker’s Holiday Traditions from Your Mama's Kitchen
04 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In the spirit of the holiday season and all the time we'll spend sharing meals with loved ones this month, Hoda Kotb is sharing something special with...
Coach Mike McDaniel on Football, Family & Finding His Drive
27 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Mike McDaniel is the Head Coach of the Miami Dolphins, now in his third season at the helm. Together with his lifelong love of football, his unmatched...
Goldie Hawn on Hollywood, Happiness and Mental Health
20 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Goldie Hawn is a Hollywood legend. And while she never set out to be a movie star, the Academy Award winning actress, producer and director has had a ...
Gabby Bernstein on Manifesting the Life of Your Dreams
13 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Gabby Bernstein is a spiritual teacher, motivational speaker and New York Times bestselling author. For nearly two decades, Gabby has been transformin...
Brianna Wiest on Her Inspiring Books and Messages of Hope
06 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Bestselling author Brianna Wiest has touched millions of readers with her books and quotes featuring messages of empowerment, self-reflection and hope...
Dr. Wendy Suzuki on Your Beautiful Brain
30 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Wendy Suzuki, world renowned Neuroscientist and Dean of Arts and Sciences at New York University, joined Hoda Kotb live at the Making Space Wellne...
Jill Martin Reflects on Her Breast Cancer Journey
16 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
For years, TODAY Contributor Jill Martin has been lighting up our TV screens with her optimism, her joy and her open heart. In June 2023, Jill’s lif...
Arthur C. Brooks on How to Be Happier
09 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Arthur C. Brooks is a bestselling author, acclaimed public speaker and professor at the Harvard School of Business, where he teaches courses on leader...
‘Open Book with Jenna’ podcast featuring Stephen Colbert
03 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Hey Making Space fans! As a bonus, we’re giving you a special preview of Jenna Bush Hager’s new podcast, ‘Open Book with Jenna’. In the podc...
Ina Garten Opens Up on New Memoir “Be Ready When the Luck Happens”
02 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Ina Garten is undoubtedly one of America’s most beloved cooks, known and adored for her approachable style and comforting, attainable recipes. And w...
Rachel Platten on Finding Light in the Darkness
25 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Throughout her career, singer and songwriter Rachel Platten has used her voice to lift others up. Her music has touched the hearts of millions around ...
Jonathan Haidt on “The Anxious Generation”
18 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Jonathan Haidt is a bestselling author and social psychologist at New York University’s Stern School of Business. In his latest book, “The Anxious...
Taraji P. Henson on Using Her Voice
11 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Taraji P. Henson is an actress, producer and mental health advocate. Taraji has shined in roles like “Hidden Figures”, “Empire”, and her lates...
Lainey Wilson on Following Her Dreams
23 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Grammy-award-winning and multi-platinum singer-songwriter Lainey Wilson has taken the music industry by storm with hits like “Heart Like a Truck” ...
Thomas Rhett on Family, Fatherhood & Finding Balance
14 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Thomas Rhett was born with a passion for music that has carried him all the way to where he is now. In this beautiful conversation from April 2022, Rh...
Celebrating 60
12 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this very special solo episode, Hoda opens up about life at 60. She celebrates the decade ahead in this love letter to her personal journey. Hoda r...
Simone Biles on Paris Games and Olympic Future: "You Never Say Never"
06 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Simone Biles made history at the 2024 Paris Olympics, becoming the most decorated American Olympic Gymnast. Biles joined Hoda Kotb live in Paris to re...
Simone Biles on Her Return to the Olympics
31 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Simone Biles is the most decorated gymnast of all time. After dealing with mental blocks known as the “twisties” at the Tokyo Olympics, Simone ste...
Bette Midler on Her Legendary Career
24 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Bette Midler is one of the most iconic entertainers of her generation. Her legendary career spans half a century, including a wide-range of music and ...
Yung Pueblo on the Power of Self-Healing
17 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Diego Perez is a poet, meditator and #1 New York Times bestselling author, widely known through his pen name, Yung Pueblo. Inspiring millions with his...
Lainey Wilson on Following Her Dreams
10 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Grammy-award-winning and multi-platinum singer-songwriter Lainey Wilson has taken the music industry by storm with hits like “Heart Like a Truck” ...
Steve Harvey on Navigating Highs and Lows
03 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Steve Harvey is one of the most influential entertainers of our time. But success for Harvey was far from guaranteed, and it didn’t come overnight. ...
Elise Loehnen on Being a Synthesizer, Seeker and Storyteller
26 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Elise Loehnen is a bestselling author, editor, podcast host and former Chief Content Officer at Goop. She’s a synthesizer, a seeker and a sharer, le...
Jamie Kern Lima on Believing You Are Worthy
19 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Jamie Kern Lima is a self-made entrepreneur, CEO, thought-leader, founder of IT Cosmetics and bestselling author of “Worthy: How to Believe You Are ...
Celine Dion on Living with Stiff Person Syndrome
12 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Legendary singer and music icon Celine Dion sat down with Hoda Kotb for an NBC News Exclusive interview to discuss her life and health since being dia...
Ashley Graham on Being a Model, Mogul and Mama
05 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Ashley Graham is a supermodel, author, entrepreneur and activist, whose influence has reshaped the fashion and media industries and redefined traditio...
Maria Shriver on Giving Herself Permission
29 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
As Maria Shriver has navigated her own personal journey, she’s figured out not only how to handle challenging times, but also how to live her most a...
Tembi Locke on Love, Loss and Lifting Others
22 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Tembi Locke is a New York Times best-selling author, screenwriter, producer, actor and podcast host. Her book ‘From Scratch: A Memoir of Love, Sicil...
Selena Gomez on Her Mental Health Journey
15 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Selena Gomez has spent most of her life in the spotlight, as one of the world’s biggest popstars and actors. After facing physical and mental health...
Tiffany Haddish on Life, Loss & Laughter
08 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Tiffany Haddish is a comedian, actress, producer, writer, New York Times Bestselling author, Grammy winner and an absolute force, on and off the scree...