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

 

#948

How to maintain an exercise routine as you age

It's important to exercise as we age. Regular movement can help not just with cardiovascul... more

20 Mar 2025

16 MINS

16:57

20 Mar 2025


#947

Don't panic when the markets are down

About 60% of Americans have some money in the stock market — and the markets are not doing... more

18 Mar 2025

15 MINS

15:13

18 Mar 2025


#946

What's in your lotion? A guide to personal care product safety

It's easy to get overwhelmed by long ingredient lists when it comes to personal care produ... more

17 Mar 2025

24 MINS

24:32

17 Mar 2025


#945

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

13 Mar 2025

18 MINS

18:07

13 Mar 2025


#944

OMG how embarrassing! How to stop feeling so awkward

Cringing at the time you gave a speech with spinach in your teeth, or accidentally liked a... more

11 Mar 2025

22 MINS

22:41

11 Mar 2025


#943

It's time to make your dream vacation a reality

Jealous of your friends' spring break plans? This year, get your summer trip out of the gr... more

10 Mar 2025

21 MINS

21:48

10 Mar 2025


#942

The key to happiness? Know thyself, says Gretchen Rubin

What is happiness? How do you define it? Maybe it's feeling good, having a sunny dispositi... more

06 Mar 2025

20 MINS

20:30

06 Mar 2025


#941

Freshen up your resume

Do's, don'ts and current best practices for resume-writing from career coach Cynthia Pong.... more

04 Mar 2025

19 MINS

19:29

04 Mar 2025


#940

Dear Life Kit: Can I tell my friend she texts me too much?

When it comes to friendship, how honest is too honest? Friendship experts, and real-life f... more

03 Mar 2025

20 MINS

20:13

03 Mar 2025


#939

How to create your own spiritual practices

Are you looking to connect to something greater than yourself, but aren't sure how? In thi... more

27 Feb 2025

24 MINS

24:04

27 Feb 2025


#938

Your 2025 tax questions, answered

Tax attorneys Hana Boruchov and Leo Gabovich answer questions from our audience about the ... more

25 Feb 2025

17 MINS

17:52

25 Feb 2025


#937

Techniques to help you figure out how to make a big life change

Have you been thinking about going back to school, starting your own business or moving to... more

24 Feb 2025

19 MINS

19:30

24 Feb 2025


#936

Buy now, pay later loans are becoming more popular. Here's what to know

Klarna, Afterpay, Affirm — maybe you've noticed these platforms when shopping online. They... more

20 Feb 2025

18 MINS

18:01

20 Feb 2025


#935

Meal prep made easy

What's for dinner? It's a question that can lead to overspending on delivery, unhealthy me... more

18 Feb 2025

15 MINS

15:19

18 Feb 2025


#934

How caregivers can prevent burnout

According to AARP and the National Alliance for Caregiving, 1 in 5 Americans are acting as... more

17 Feb 2025

18 MINS

18:57

17 Feb 2025


#933

How to get on the same page about money with your partner

How financially compatible are you with your partner? Is your partner a spender while you'... more

13 Feb 2025

21 MINS

21:18

13 Feb 2025


#932

The benefits of a plant-based diet on your gut

A recent study found that one key to gut health is eating a wide variety of plants. In thi... more

11 Feb 2025

11 MINS

11:40

11 Feb 2025


#931

A creative way to mend your clothing

The next time you rip a sweater, don't throw it out. Extend its life with "visible mending... more

10 Feb 2025

21 MINS

21:19

10 Feb 2025


#930

How to 'shift' your emotions

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

06 Feb 2025

21 MINS

21:34

06 Feb 2025


#929

How to combat parental burnout

Today's parents are more involved in their children's lives — and more stressed out — than... more

04 Feb 2025

27 MINS

27:12

04 Feb 2025


#928

The science behind the FDA ban on food dye Red No. 3

Last month, the Food and Drug Administration announced it is banning Red No. 3, a food dye... more

03 Feb 2025

10 MINS

10:51

03 Feb 2025


#927

How to recover after a workout

It's normal to feel some pain or soreness after a workout. But how much is too much, and m... more

30 Jan 2025

23 MINS

23:33

30 Jan 2025


#926

Dear Life Kit: He kissed me then took it back

The heart wants what it wants, but it's rarely that simple. Advice columnist Meredith Gold... more

28 Jan 2025

19 MINS

19:42

28 Jan 2025


#925

Simple ways to protect yourself from scams

Scams can happen to anyone. Experts explain how to safeguard your data and money from bein... more

27 Jan 2025

18 MINS

18:36

27 Jan 2025


#924

How to travel on a budget

There are ways to travel on a budget without completely draining your bank account — but y... more

23 Jan 2025

21 MINS

21:36

23 Jan 2025


#923

How to improve your posture

Posture doesn't mean standing up straight or gliding across a room with a book on your hea... more

21 Jan 2025

18 MINS

18:59

21 Jan 2025


#922

How to be a 'supercommunicator'

Have you ever met someone who is exceptionally easy to talk to? Someone who – simply throu... more

20 Jan 2025

21 MINS

21:45

20 Jan 2025


#921

Negotiation tactics for everyday life

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

16 Jan 2025

20 MINS

20:18

16 Jan 2025