Jenna tears up about the time she 'wasn't there' for Hoda

During a discussion about being brutally honest, Jenna Bush Hager got emotional talking about not knowing how to support Hoda Kotb while her daughter was in the hospital. “I just wasn’t there for her the way I wanted to be,” Jenna says.
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  • @lm2519
    @lm25199 ай бұрын

    gosh....with all of the turmoil going on, it feels so good to see two adults showing respect and emotions toward each other. i love these two.

  • @lindaboland8869
    @lindaboland8869 Жыл бұрын

    I’ve always noticed how beautiful Hoda’s arms are and am so envious! Who the heck would say she shouldn’t wear sleeveless??? That’s crazy!

  • @lm2519

    @lm2519

    9 ай бұрын

    @lindaboland8869 ikr???!!!

  • @cwayzums

    @cwayzums

    3 ай бұрын

    It’s because the person who said it doesn’t have the confidence to wear sleeveless.

  • @leomarilyn4232
    @leomarilyn42325 ай бұрын

    Truth =A dear friend is trust Worthy of honesty and advice

  • @Sibrena001
    @Sibrena001 Жыл бұрын

    My best friend had a heart episode that could have taken her life but it didn’t thankfully. When that happened I pulled away from her physically and emotionally and I didn’t know why I was doing that at the time. After I sat in my feelings for a bit I realized I was doing it as a way to protect myself from unbearable pain if things did not end like we hoped. Once I figured that out I went to her and told her why I was MIA and she gave me the best hug and said “I know. It’s okay”. She would have had every right to be angry with me for pulling back when she needed my love and comfort but she showed me a grace I will never forget. This is why she’s my best friend in the world. ❤️

  • @lm2519

    @lm2519

    9 ай бұрын

    @Sibrena001 that friend is a keeper

  • @DNBursky
    @DNBursky Жыл бұрын

    Great discussion, and I love honesty and trust. The relationship between the two is admirable.

  • @liveloveresell2886
    @liveloveresell2886 Жыл бұрын

    Definitely appreciate this conversation. There’s a way to deliver a message without being hateful. More people need to heed this advice ❤

  • @daniellozano8057
    @daniellozano8057 Жыл бұрын

    "Its never as bad as you think it is!" You receive that from those who love you.

  • @sodaniel1
    @sodaniel1 Жыл бұрын

    Love for these 2!!!!!!!! Aww 🥰

  • @Tosca767
    @Tosca767 Жыл бұрын

    Jealousy plays a big part in how people interact with each other…a horrible trait in humans😩

  • @BriaBarrows

    @BriaBarrows

    Жыл бұрын

    Very true. We gotta find peace with ourselves

  • @yogapilatesandstretchingwi285
    @yogapilatesandstretchingwi285 Жыл бұрын

    I have been known to be brutally honest. Especially at work. In the last few years I consider this: is it someone I care for? Will it help? Can I say it kindly? Will this person even hear me? Taking the time to answer those questions and then deciding, I am much less likely to even speak.

  • @superartisticclub
    @superartisticclub Жыл бұрын

    Love them!

  • @caseygottschalk591
    @caseygottschalk591 Жыл бұрын

    Love these two❤

  • @BriaBarrows
    @BriaBarrows Жыл бұрын

    Aw this is so sweet

  • @BriaBarrows
    @BriaBarrows Жыл бұрын

    This is beautiful

  • @noexcusesovercomer9018
    @noexcusesovercomer9018 Жыл бұрын

    This was the best segment. Love the sandwich concept. And Hoda, you have beautiful arms. Wear them sleeveless outfits and serve them arms up with a spoon BABY!!!!

  • @cageynerd
    @cageynerd11 ай бұрын

    Seriously, that is something I wish I can say. "I don't know how to be there for you." But like, what can I do -- can you tell me and I'll do it? Beautiful -- never thought of that but it is a true sentiment!

  • @choosenickey7562
    @choosenickey75626 ай бұрын

    she is sooo pretty!! Looks just like her daddy! omggggg

  • @brade8430
    @brade8430 Жыл бұрын

    Love that phrase…”you’re not the bell weather of everything!” I’m gonna need to steal that one Hoda! 😉

  • @tammydeeter9287
    @tammydeeter9287 Жыл бұрын

    Discuss with love! I have no time for brutally honest. No sense in it. It’s a phrase people just got used to saying. It immediately sends a bad feeling of shock. You girls are just the sweetest. Speak your truth gently and kindly with thought. You guys are friends and you should trust that neither of you have a mean bone in your body. Jenna I applaud you for letting Hoda know, because she deserves to. Peace and blessings to you both. Now go hug it out ❤

  • @slarson800
    @slarson800 Жыл бұрын

    Hoda, you SHOULD wear sleeveless! You are beautiful!

  • @sharonswiatek5198

    @sharonswiatek5198

    11 ай бұрын

    Yes Hoda should. Jenna no should not wear sleeveless. Her arms are not firm at all.

  • @jacobretian8729
    @jacobretian87295 ай бұрын

    the term they are looking for is hard truth

  • @lynneshawe9714
    @lynneshawe9714 Жыл бұрын

    A true friend is always there for the people they love. A shame Jenna didnt see that.

  • @dbelcher3249
    @dbelcher3249 Жыл бұрын

    Wording is very important !!!

  • @imanihassell733
    @imanihassell733 Жыл бұрын

    ❤❤❤

  • @JesusWarriorBush
    @JesusWarriorBush Жыл бұрын

    Love you Jenna ❤️😍❤️😍❤️😍 Love Jesus

  • @charmer5886
    @charmer5886 Жыл бұрын

    its all about the intention behind the honesty. is it to make you feel better or is it to help me be better?? honesty is good if given with good intentions.

  • @jonathanjones5633
    @jonathanjones563311 ай бұрын

    Jenna don't take my word !!!

  • @juliobravo-pallero879
    @juliobravo-pallero879 Жыл бұрын

  • @victoriadelbando3283
    @victoriadelbando3283 Жыл бұрын

    Sometimes it’s best unsaid.

  • @JackieOgle
    @JackieOgle Жыл бұрын

    Women can be the worst...I was in the workforce for a very longtime and it was horrible. Men tend to be up front and say things to your face even if hurtful. Women, I found to be really two faced and be nice to your face one minute but attack you when when you leave or talk smack. I do feel it's jealousy and insecurity. Secure people know when to be quiet and be discerning or to stop the gossip too.

  • @pambalakhan6020

    @pambalakhan6020

    11 ай бұрын

    You’re so right❗️also, maybe there so miserable with their personal lives that we become their targets….😫

  • @JackieOgle

    @JackieOgle

    11 ай бұрын

    @pambalakhan6020 Yes exactly!

  • @absatwell8163
    @absatwell8163 Жыл бұрын

    Honest to a fault, is what I call it, but it’s only to my “sister wives”. It’s only when they ask and we usually don’t sugar coat it with each other.

  • @tinamiddleton6394
    @tinamiddleton6394 Жыл бұрын

    Honesty is good but people don’t always need to hear someones honest opinion. Is it kind? is it helpful?

  • @dontpresssend8593
    @dontpresssend8593 Жыл бұрын

    I like beautifully honest. Btw you need to have our founder katie duffy schumacher on your show. You would love how she speaks.

  • @NS.Katz5541
    @NS.Katz5541 Жыл бұрын

    I'm a tell you what you need to hear NOT what you want to hear kind of person and friend but only when you NEED to hear it! But I always do it kindly and lovingly so they know I only say it cause they asked..

  • @etheljeanette8122
    @etheljeanette81229 ай бұрын

    Today the Entertainment reporter confused his audience with a common mistake which he refers to as a clue that Adele is married. He ponders that a possessive form of the word must mean plural. No that is not true it means ownership. The plural form of the name would be spelled with an s. Therefore, the book on Adele’s bookshelf means it belongs to her.

  • @kathr1160
    @kathr11609 ай бұрын

    If you start a sentence with, "Don't be offended, but..." chances are what you are about to say will be offensive.

  • @SLIQUETOO
    @SLIQUETOO Жыл бұрын

    JENNA IS SO SELF CENTERED SHE ONLY THINKS AND CARES ABOUT HERSELF! I WONDER WHO BROUGHT THIS UP TO HER BECAUSE SHE WOULD HAVE NEVER THOUGHT OF IT HERSELF!

  • @marisolmorell8859
    @marisolmorell8859 Жыл бұрын

    It doesn’t make sense to talk about a private convo and air it out that way. The context of the conversation doesn’t even make sense. How was she brutally honest about that to Hoda? Even Hoda said she’s surprised she bringing it up. She sound so immature. I sense there is some complex issues going on behind the scene.

  • @raymondhavatone1205
    @raymondhavatone1205 Жыл бұрын

    I quit….gooodbye. ❤

  • @susanbrogan6610
    @susanbrogan6610Ай бұрын

    The sandwich feedback is out of date. It's best to be honest and professional.

  • @SLIQUETOO
    @SLIQUETOO Жыл бұрын

    JENNA LIES CONSTANTLY, TO HER PARENTS, HUSBAND, KIDS, AND ANY ONE!

  • @sharonswiatek5198

    @sharonswiatek5198

    11 ай бұрын

    I think so too.

  • @user-uw5kb2vi7h
    @user-uw5kb2vi7h5 ай бұрын

    I just does not fit for the show I don’t feel I don’t see the connection like she had with other host

  • @sig9girl
    @sig9girl Жыл бұрын

    Sorry, but is it just me? But Hoda seems very “flat” in almost all cases…

  • @scootjones5540

    @scootjones5540

    Жыл бұрын

    Sorry it's just you. Hoda has a beautiful spirit and you can tell she is a great human being.

  • @midlifeandnailingit6342

    @midlifeandnailingit6342

    Жыл бұрын

    She’s private about her private life… That’s what you are seeing I think.

  • @wendym2544

    @wendym2544

    Жыл бұрын

    @@scootjones5540 Really beautiful spirit. You can feel it emanating from her. A real rarity.

  • @blakeabraham6864
    @blakeabraham6864 Жыл бұрын

    You see ❤ I’m not your guys friend no more ya know