Life Kit podcast

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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.

 

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Life is easier with neighbors. Here’s how to get to know them

For some, being a good neighbor means staying quiet, picking up after your dog and keeping... more

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I got what I wanted. Why am I unhappy?

Sometimes achieving a goal is elating and feels like an accomplishment. Other times, it in... more

10 Nov 2026

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#1193

How to turn (almost) anything into a great soup

Soup can be a flexible, cozy meal that allows you to experiment in the kitchen. But to mak... more

09 Nov 2026

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09 Nov 2026


#1192

How to plan your workouts for the week

We all know we should be moving more, but how can we fit all that movement into a busy wee... more

05 Nov 2026

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#1191

How to reclaim joy without seeking out newness

New gadgets, new apps, new experiences, new restaurants — we're constantly being told (and... more

03 Nov 2026

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#1190

Anxious you're spending too much? Tips to help you cut back

If you're looking for ways to curb your spending, we have tips to help you save at the gro... more

02 Nov 2026

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#1189

Seasonal Affective Disorder is real. Here's how to get through it

As the days get shorter and temperatures drop, it's common to feel depressed and low on en... more

29 Oct 2026

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29 Oct 2026


#1188

Dear Life Kit: Why are they like this?!

In this edition of Dear Life Kit, more wisdom from our vast archives to help you figure ou... more

27 Oct 2026

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27 Oct 2026


#1187

How to DIY a clever (and low-budget) Halloween costume

Halloween is nigh! Do you have your costume ready? Sophie Strauss, "stylist for regular pe... more

26 Oct 2026

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26 Oct 2026


#1186

How honest should you really be? Tips for sharing good and bad news

Should you tell a colleague that you heard they might be fired? A stranger that they have ... more

22 Oct 2026

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#1185

Why you should take a 'say no' retreat

If you often overextend yourself or struggle to uphold your boundaries, telling people "no... more

20 Oct 2026

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#1184

Anxious about trying for a baby? Here's how to deal

Trying to get pregnant can feel like being stuck on a stressful hamster wheel. Between mon... more

19 Oct 2026

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#1183

How to find your flow state when you’ve lost it

Unlocking the "flow state" – that euphoric, effortless immersion in a challenging task – o... more

15 Oct 2026

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#1182

How to stock your medicine cabinet for cold and flu season

We can't prevent you from getting sick this year, but we can help you prepare. In this epi... more

13 Oct 2026

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#1181

Overcoming romantic obsession

When a crush turns into a harmful obsession, you might experience limerence, romantic infa... more

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