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. Support public media by joining NPR+ at [plus.npr.org] (http://plus.npr.org/) . You’ll get perks for over 25 NPR podcasts, including sponsor-free listening and helpful curated playlists by topic for Life Kit.

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. Support public media by joining NPR+ at [plus.npr.org] (http://plus.npr.org/) . You’ll get perks for over 25 NPR podcasts, including sponsor-free listening and helpful curated playlists by topic for Life Kit.

 

#1151

Find your side quest

In gaming, a side quest is a mission outside the main narrative or goal that players can t... more

14 hrs Ago

26 MINS

26:31

14 hrs Ago


#1150

Free yourself from 'information overload'

Do you check your phone to set a reminder, then get sidetracked by every targeted social m... more

30 Jul 2026

23 MINS

23:46

30 Jul 2026


#1149

How to have better conversations

Called 'supercommunicators,' these people have the exceptional ability of creating authent... more

28 Jul 2026

19 MINS

19:45

28 Jul 2026


#1148

Savings strategies that actually work

You know you want to save for that vacation, those new tires and more generally, the futur... more

27 Jul 2026

22 MINS

22:09

27 Jul 2026


#1147

What to do when you're too upset to think straight

Stressed, anxious, or angry? Distress tolerance tools — from dunking your head in a bowl o... more

23 Jul 2026

22 MINS

22:42

23 Jul 2026


#1146

A decision coach's approach to making hard decisions

In this episode, decision coach Nell Wulfhart shares exercises to make speedier decisions,... more

21 Jul 2026

22 MINS

22:26

21 Jul 2026


#1145

Before you fibermaxx, know these tips

Fiber is a dietary superhero. It lowers cholesterol, helps regulate blood sugar levels and... more

20 Jul 2026

14 MINS

14:42

20 Jul 2026


#1144

When your best friend tells you to stop texting her

Advice inbound. In this edition of Dear Life Kit, we're pulling wisdom from the Life Kit a... more

16 Jul 2026

16 MINS

16:32

16 Jul 2026


#1143

Summer fun that doesn't break the budget

Wondering how to have fun this summer without spending a fortune? All you need is a little... more

14 Jul 2026

12 MINS

12:19

14 Jul 2026


#1142

A financial planner's advice for spending without guilt

Whether you're feeling guilty about overspending or guilty about not spending enough, sham... more

13 Jul 2026

23 MINS

23:08

13 Jul 2026


#1141

Want to get pregnant? There’s more to it than you think

Whether you’re ready to become pregnant today or thinking about the future, there’s a lot ... more

09 Jul 2026

26 MINS

26:11

09 Jul 2026