Overview

• Kotb rejoined the Today set on Tuesday to promote Jump and Find Joy, reflecting on career change and the choice to slow her pace of life.
• In the book and on air, she explains her split from ex-fiancé Joel Schiffman as a loving decision reached after a transformative retreat, and she describes their ongoing, friendly co-parenting routine.
• She told Jenna Bush Hager’s Open Book podcast that her 8-year-old, Haley, learned of Kotb’s 2007 breast cancer after reading the new book, prompting deeper family conversations.
• Kotb said leaving the show brought peace of mind as she stays close to 6-year-old Hope following the child’s 2023 Type 1 diabetes diagnosis, noting she can respond quickly when needed.
• While she misses daily conversations with former colleagues, Kotb is focused on parenting, her wellness venture Joy101 launched in May, and a multi-city tour supporting the book.