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

 

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How to crave movement more than screen time

Oftentimes, it's easier to scroll through our phones than do some squats. So what can we d... more

10 Jul 2025

19 MINS

19:36

10 Jul 2025


#995

How to avoid mosquito bites

In this episode of Life Kit, reporter Andee Tagle talks to entomologist Sammy Ramsey and e... more

08 Jul 2025

22 MINS

22:13

08 Jul 2025


#994

How to bring more play into your life

Play isn't just for kids. Research shows it can help you adapt to difficult circumstances,... more

07 Jul 2025

19 MINS

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07 Jul 2025


#993

Why communal living might change your life

There are options beyond living solo or with roommates — and one of them is called 'commun... more

03 Jul 2025

22 MINS

22:37

03 Jul 2025


#992

Make your savings work harder

Typical savings account interest rates can earn you pennies. In this episode, you'll learn... more

01 Jul 2025

14 MINS

14:14

01 Jul 2025


#991

What a break from sex can teach you

Sex, and the pursuit of it, can feel amazing. But sometimes, cravings for sex lead to unhe... more

30 Jun 2025

22 MINS

22:20

30 Jun 2025


#990

Want to build muscle? Eat more plants

It's long been thought that eating protein from animals (eggs, meat, chicken, fish) can he... more

26 Jun 2025

13 MINS

13:24

26 Jun 2025


#989

Stay safe this heat wave

There's a heat wave hitting much of the United State this week. Our bodies do have natural... more

24 Jun 2025

11 MINS

11:45

24 Jun 2025


#988

How to keep cool while saving energy

As summer heats up, we often crank the air conditioning, which uses a lot of energy. NPR's... more

23 Jun 2025

09 MINS

09:28

23 Jun 2025


#987

It's tick season. Here's how to protect yourself.

More than 31 million people in the United States get bitten by ticks each year, and some o... more

19 Jun 2025

21 MINS

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19 Jun 2025


#986

Flight cancelled again? Try these tips.

Air travel can be frustrating. According to the Department of Transportation, in 2024 flig... more

17 Jun 2025

25 MINS

25:08

17 Jun 2025


#985

Your pelvic floor is essential. Here's how to take better care of it

Your pelvic floor helps with all sorts of bodily functions — it helps you go to the bathro... more

16 Jun 2025

22 MINS

22:29

16 Jun 2025


#984

Protect your home this hurricane season

Hurricane season can feel unnerving for many, especially as hurricanes grow more intense d... more

12 Jun 2025

15 MINS

15:36

12 Jun 2025


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Budget friendly things to do this summer

Ideas on how to have fun this summer without breaking the bank. Go on a "penny date." Thro... more

10 Jun 2025

12 MINS

12:36

10 Jun 2025


#982

Easy practices for online privacy

If you're online, your personal data is at risk. It might feel impossible to protect your ... more

09 Jun 2025

23 MINS

23:18

09 Jun 2025


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Our favorite tips on exercise, sleep, and play

Dan Harris of the 10% Happier podcast interviews Life Kit host Marielle Segarra as part of... more

05 Jun 2025

55 MINS

55:45

05 Jun 2025