‘Giggly Squad’ Hosts Hannah Berner and Paige DeSorbo On Friendship, Humor & New Book
“Giggly Squad” podcast hosts Hannah Berner and Paige DeSorbo join Jenna Bush Hager to discuss their new book “How to Giggle: A Guide to Taking Life Less Seriously.” The duo opens up about the importance of prioritizing friendship, how their bond grew while filming Bravo’s Summer House, and what they hope readers take away from their book. Plus, they share their advice for pursuing your dreams and creating a life you love—all with a healthy dose of laughter.
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Jasmine Guillory On Writing Her Own Happily Ever After
Jasmine Guillory is a New York Times bestselling author of nine novels including 'The Wedding Date' and 'The Proposal.' Jasmine joins Jenna to talk about her captivating new romance novel 'Flirting Lessons,' how she stayed resilient and optimistic through a hundred rejections, and how she made the leap from law to literature—and found bestseller success. Plus, she gives her best book recommendations.
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Aliza Pressman On “The 5 Principles of Parenting”
Aliza Pressman, psychologist and author of the bestselling book “The 5 Principles of Parenting,” offers effective tools for parents to make their parenting journey less overwhelming and more enjoyable. She sits down with Jenna Bush Hager and shares valuable tips on raising resilient children by striking a balance between fostering autonomy and providing supportive parenting. Plus, she answers common parenting questions.
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Comedian Heather McMahan On Humor and Heartbreak
Comedian Heather McMahan has made audiences laugh with her relatable and authentic comedy for years. Jenna Bush Hager and Heather sit down to discuss her rise in comedy - from performing at her junior prom, to going on tour. They chat about how Heather knew as a kid that she was destined to be a performer, how comedy legend Joan Rivers impacted her career, and how social media helped skyrocket her career to the next level. Plus, she opens up about how she navigated the loss of her dad and how comedy has been a form of healing.
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‘Saturday Night Live’s’ Ego Nwodim On How Improv Changed Her Life
Ego Nwodim has entertained viewers with her standout impressions and roster of hilarious original characters for the past seven seasons of ‘Saturday Night Live.’ Jenna Bush Hager sat down with the hilarious Ego Nowdim to chat about her earliest memories of making people laugh, the life lessons improv taught her, and her journey from pre-med to joining the cast of Saturday Night Live. Plus, she opens up about her SNL audition process and the five critical minutes hopefuls have to showcase their talents.
TODAY’s Jenna Bush Hager is an open book and is known for sharing all of who she is. Now Jenna will bring intimate, inspiring and entertaining conversations with celebrities, experts, friends, authors, and book lovers to a wider audience in her new podcast, Open Book with Jenna. Each week, she’s joined by a guest who shares candid stories about their life, current projects, and reveals how a favorite read or a first book may have influenced their path. Join Jenna as she continues her mission to connect people, create meaningful conversations, and share her love of storytelling.