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

 

#1097

How to get better at staying off your phone

So you want to be on your phone less? But what actually works when it's easier than ever t... more

Yesterday

15 MINS

15:54

Yesterday


#1096

DIY home hacks that your landlord probably won't hate

Just because you're not a homeowner doesn't mean you can't put your stamp on the place. Th... more

09 Mar 2026

20 MINS

20:39

09 Mar 2026


#1095

The key to keeping old friends? Stop keeping score

Nina Badzin, host of the podcast Dear Nina: Conversations About Friendship, has spent a lo... more

05 Mar 2026

21 MINS

21:44

05 Mar 2026


#1094

Dr. Sanjay Gupta wants you to reframe your understanding of pain

Why do we have pain in the absence of injury, or long after our tissue has healed? How can... more

03 Mar 2026

20 MINS

20:33

03 Mar 2026


#1093

Common mistakes parents make when installing a car seat

If you're a new parent, picking out a car seat can be stressful. Do you need to spend extr... more

02 Mar 2026

25 MINS

25:44

02 Mar 2026


#1092

4 myths about women's health

Do women really need to focus on cardio? Worry about heart health? Do a yearly mammogram? ... more

26 Feb 2026

19 MINS

19:02

26 Feb 2026


#1091

Want to protect your money? Diversify your investments

When it comes to investing money, don't put all your eggs in one basket. Spread out your i... more

24 Feb 2026

22 MINS

22:04

24 Feb 2026


#1090

How to plan your dream vacation

Sometimes you crave a vacation — but actually taking one feels out of reach. Maybe you're ... more

23 Feb 2026

21 MINS

21:42

23 Feb 2026


#1089

Tired of being tired? Natural ways to get the energy you crave

Do you feel like you're sleepwalking through the week? Instead of reaching for your third ... more

19 Feb 2026

25 MINS

25:04

19 Feb 2026


#1088

How to 'shift' your emotions

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

17 Feb 2026

21 MINS

21:27

17 Feb 2026


#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

20 MINS

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