Life Kit podcast

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

 

#1121

5 tips to help you poop better

Think you know how to go No. 2? Think again. Dr. Trisha Pasricha, author of the new book Y... more

Yesterday

23 MINS

23:24

Yesterday


#1120

Unsure which retirement account to choose? We have some tips

Retirement accounts are not just a vehicle to let your money grow over time for when you'r... more

07 May 2026

11 MINS

11:09

07 May 2026


#1119

Going beyond 'sorry for your loss' when a friend is grieving

When a friend's loved one has died, what do you do? Send flowers? Condolences? Distract th... more

05 May 2026

21 MINS

21:13

05 May 2026


#1118

Stressed? Try one of these quick resets

Whether your stress manifests in your mind, body or behavior (or maybe all three) there ar... more

04 May 2026

21 MINS

21:44

04 May 2026


#1117

Shop less and save more with a 'no-buy challenge'

If you're struggling to save for long-term goals, find yourself lost in a sea of clutter o... more

30 Apr 2026

20 MINS

20:36

30 Apr 2026


#1116

Explosive power: exercises to boost mobility and prevent injury

Explosive power is the ability to generate a lot of force quickly. It combines strength an... more

28 Apr 2026

18 MINS

18:08

28 Apr 2026


#1115

You don't have to use dating apps. But if you do - some tips!

If you use dating apps, you'll know that they often suck. They're not the only way to find... more

27 Apr 2026

23 MINS

23:32

27 Apr 2026


#1114

Do you have a financial self-care routine?

There are things we're supposed to do routinely for our health: brush our teeth, shower an... more

23 Apr 2026

15 MINS

15:57

23 Apr 2026


#1113

Feeling drained? Here's how to lighten your mental load

Did you remember to pick up milk? Or reschedule that dentist appointment? Oh, and pick up ... more

21 Apr 2026

24 MINS

24:42

21 Apr 2026


#1112

Make the most of a high-deductible health plan

Did you know that if you have a high-deductible health plan, some services like immunizati... more

20 Apr 2026

15 MINS

15:08

20 Apr 2026


#1111

Don't rely only on anti-histamines this allergy season

Spring has sprung, and so too seasonal allergies. This episode, what you can do to stay mo... more

16 Apr 2026

20 MINS

20:06

16 Apr 2026


#1110

The power of an accountability buddy to help get things done

It’s easy to set big goals — but will you stick with them? The buddy system can help. In t... more

14 Apr 2026

18 MINS

18:30

14 Apr 2026


#1109

How to be a working parent? Lower your standards

From brain fog to identity crises to complicated feelings of guilt (or relief), returning ... more

13 Apr 2026

25 MINS

25:53

13 Apr 2026


#1108

Give your to-do list a makeover

Is your to-do list helping you reach your goals? Or is it holding you back? Productivity e... more

09 Apr 2026

13 MINS

13:19

09 Apr 2026


#1107

What it takes to get a book published

Writing and publishing a book is just as much about money as it is about creativity. Plane... more

07 Apr 2026

21 MINS

21:32

07 Apr 2026


#1106

Protein is personal. Here's how to calculate your optimal intake

Protein is having a moment. Coffee chains are adding it into lattes. Many snack companies ... more

06 Apr 2026

11 MINS

11:58

06 Apr 2026


#1105

Using AI chatbots can impact your teen's mental health. Here's what to do

Using chatbots for emotional support can pose risks to teens' mental health. How should pa... more

02 Apr 2026

21 MINS

21:17

02 Apr 2026


#1104

How to get 'financially naked' with your partner

How much money do you make? What assets and debts do you have? What are your spending habi... more

31 Mar 2026

21 MINS

21:41

31 Mar 2026


#1103

Looking for analog hobbies? Try writing a letter

Unlike texting and email, old-fashioned letters, hand-addressed and sent in the mail, are ... more

30 Mar 2026

21 MINS

21:48

30 Mar 2026


#1102

Drowning in toys? Here’s how to handle kid clutter

Having kids comes with a lot of clutter - some of it even shows up before your baby does. ... more

26 Mar 2026

23 MINS

23:09

26 Mar 2026


#1101

"Just A guy, not THE guy," and other advice Marielle loves

Marielle joins Raj Punjabi-Johnson and Noah Michelson, hosts of the podcast [ Am I Doing I... more

24 Mar 2026

49 MINS

49:40

24 Mar 2026