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Life Kit

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Everyone needs a little help being a human. From sleep to saving money to parenting and more, host Marielle Segarra talks to experts to get the best advice out there. Life Kit is here to help you get it together. Want another life hack? Try Life Kit+. You'll support the show and unlock exclusive curated playlists and sponsor-free listening. Learn more at plus.npr.org/lifekit

Everyone needs a little help being a human. From sleep to saving money to parenting and more, host Marielle Segarra talks to experts to get the best advice out there. Life Kit is here to help you get it together. Want another life hack? Try Life Kit+. You'll support the show and unlock exclusive curated playlists and sponsor-free listening. Learn more at plus.npr.org/lifekit

 

#1088

How to 'shift' your emotions

You have more power over your emotions than you think, says psychologist and neuroscientis... more

Yesterday

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Yesterday


#1087

4 negotiation tactics to try in everyday life

Negotiating is for more than just salary discussions. This episode, negotiation expert Joa... more

16 Feb 2026

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20:10

16 Feb 2026


#1086

Don't mess with your cuticles (and other nail advice)

Is there a right way to trim your nails? Are manicures bad for your hands? Can a supplemen... more

12 Feb 2026

24 MINS

24:27

12 Feb 2026


#1085

Health insurance hell: Why do I need a prior authorization?

Some medical procedures and treatments require prior authorization from your health insura... more

10 Feb 2026

12 MINS

12:52

10 Feb 2026


#1084

Why "we should hang out" won't make you real friends

Ready to turn that work bestie into a real friend? Or maybe you want to hang outside run c... more

09 Feb 2026

20 MINS

20:53

09 Feb 2026


#1083

Dear Life Kit: My boyfriend’s female friendships stress me out

Relationship expert Amy Chan and sex educator and researcher Emily Nagoski dig into listen... more

05 Feb 2026

24 MINS

24:18

05 Feb 2026


#1082

Money tips no one taught you

You have a budget and an emergency fund (or at least know you need both) - but you want to... more

03 Feb 2026

21 MINS

21:43

03 Feb 2026


#1081

7 kinds of rest (other than sleep)

In Dr. Saundra Dalton-Smith's book, Sacred Rest, she outlines different kinds of rest you ... more

02 Feb 2026

20 MINS

20:48

02 Feb 2026


#1080

Shoveling snow can be dangerous. Here's how to protect yourself

Ahead of another winter storm, Morning Edition host Steve Inskeep talks with a cardiologis... more

31 Jan 2026

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04:45

31 Jan 2026


#1079

Clever kitchen hacks from ‘Bake Off’ judge Prue Leith

Chef and TV host Prue Leith may be an exacting judge with the bakers on The Great British ... more

29 Jan 2026

16 MINS

16:17

29 Jan 2026


#1078

How to save a life with CPR

Every year, more than 350,000 people go into cardiac arrest outside of a hospital setting ... more

27 Jan 2026

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19:21

27 Jan 2026


#1077

How to interpret the new dietary guidelines

In January, Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. released new dietary guidelines calling... more

26 Jan 2026

17 MINS

17:25

26 Jan 2026


#1076

A snowstorm is on the way. Here’s what to do.

This weekend, much of the country is to be hit by a major snow storm. Experts say there ar... more

22 Jan 2026

16 MINS

16:48

22 Jan 2026


#1075

The 5-minute daily playtime ritual that can get your kids to listen better

Children's health professionals widely recommend a strategy known as 'special time' to hel... more

20 Jan 2026

13 MINS

13:47

20 Jan 2026


#1074

Too many goals and too little time? How to focus your attention

Time is precious and we never seem to have enough of it. We have to work, feed ourselves, ... more

19 Jan 2026

18 MINS

18:15

19 Jan 2026


#1073

How to make your solo trip a success

Traveling alone can be a great opportunity to relax, try a new experience and learn more a... more

15 Jan 2026

21 MINS

21:50

15 Jan 2026


#1072

A proven method to make a habit stick

BJ Fogg, a behavior scientist at Stanford University and author of Tiny Habits, says you’v... more

13 Jan 2026

22 MINS

22:16

13 Jan 2026


#1071

Tips to save money across all parts of your life

For a lot of us, this time of year often triggers a financial reckoning. As you recover fr... more

12 Jan 2026

17 MINS

17:16

12 Jan 2026


#1070

Stressed about sleep? Don't make these mistakes

Will I be able to show up for work? For my kid? For my partner? When you find yourself awa... more

08 Jan 2026

25 MINS

25:26

08 Jan 2026


#1069

How to build a village

Many of us crave stronger community, especially in the areas we live. Imagine how nice it ... more

06 Jan 2026

21 MINS

21:10

06 Jan 2026


#1068

The science of losing weight

When it comes to weight loss, there are many misconceptions about what works. So if you wa... more

05 Jan 2026

22 MINS

22:07

05 Jan 2026


#1067

How to set resolutions you'll actually keep

Happy New Year! If you want to achieve a goal (big or small) this year, make sure it's spe... more

01 Jan 2026

22 MINS

22:09

01 Jan 2026


#1066

Get into strength training in 2026

There are a lot of myths about strength training. But one thing is true: resistance traini... more

30 Dec 2025

16 MINS

16:23

30 Dec 2025


#1065

Avoid these common financial mistakes

Personal finance can be a tricky subject to navigate. There's a lot of conflicting guidanc... more

29 Dec 2025

20 MINS

20:49

29 Dec 2025


#1064

Want to take a break from alcohol? Here's where to start

Giving up alcohol for any amount of time can be challenging. Alcohol is embedded into coun... more

25 Dec 2025

19 MINS

19:21

25 Dec 2025


#1063

How to be a better gift giver

Searching for the perfect gift for a loved one doesn't have to be stressful. With some cle... more

23 Dec 2025

16 MINS

16:13

23 Dec 2025


#1062

How to talk about death and dying

Death can be an uncomfortable and scary topic. But J.S. Park, a hospital chaplain and auth... more

22 Dec 2025

25 MINS

25:00

22 Dec 2025


#1061

How to get a great haircut

Getting a good haircut can take some trial and error. Three professional stylists break do... more

18 Dec 2025

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18 Dec 2025