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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. 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

 

#1038

Frustrated by a relationship? Questions to ask yourself to move forward

If you feel overwhelmed or stuck in a close relationship, therapist KC Davis, author of Wh... more

Yesterday

19 MINS

19:23

Yesterday


#1037

How to take a refreshing nap (without ending up more tired)

Naps can offer significant benefits, from emotional regulation to improving memory and ath... more

20 Oct 2025

21 MINS

21:14

20 Oct 2025


#1036

Roy Choi's tips for healthy and flavorful meals

James Beard Award-winning chef Roy Choi's new cookbook The Choi of Cooking is all about co... more

16 Oct 2025

21 MINS

21:49

16 Oct 2025


#1035

Coming up with a business idea that takes off

Ready to take that big idea and turn it into a thriving business? Rachel Rodgers, author o... more

14 Oct 2025

22 MINS

22:48

14 Oct 2025


#1034

How the local library can save you money

Libraries provide so much more than books. This episode, get acquainted with the free or d... more

13 Oct 2025

16 MINS

16:14

13 Oct 2025


#1033

Dear Life Kit: I'm at my breaking point

Family and marriage expert Moraya Seeger DeGeare weighs in on questions from listeners who... more

09 Oct 2025

18 MINS

18:54

09 Oct 2025


#1032

How to support a loved one through cancer treatment

If you have a friend or family member diagnosed with cancer or another serious illness, al... more

07 Oct 2025

21 MINS

21:19

07 Oct 2025


#1031

In credit card debt? There’s a path out

Credit card debt can make you feel stressed, ashamed and lonely. But there are proven stra... more

06 Oct 2025

17 MINS

17:09

06 Oct 2025


#1030

How to talk toddler

Toddlerhood is a big and beautiful period of self-discovery. Kids are picking up new cogni... more

02 Oct 2025

27 MINS

27:06

02 Oct 2025


#1029

Can you afford to make a big life change?

Longing to quit your job and follow your passion? Or perhaps take a break to travel? Or mo... more

30 Sep 2025

19 MINS

19:18

30 Sep 2025


#1028

It's soup season! Get cooking with these tips from Sohla El-Waylly

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

29 Sep 2025

18 MINS

18:43

29 Sep 2025


#1027

A smarter way to pick the right college

When deciding between colleges, it can be tempting to let prestige guide your choice. But ... more

25 Sep 2025

19 MINS

19:48

25 Sep 2025


#1026

Why anxiety is a superpower

As bad as it feels, anxiety is essential, says psychotherapist Britt Frank, author of The ... more

23 Sep 2025

19 MINS

19:28

23 Sep 2025


#1025

How to maintain a healthy interracial relationship

If you're in an interracial relationship, there can be additional concerns even with lots ... more

22 Sep 2025

24 MINS

24:03

22 Sep 2025


#1024

What to do when your health insurance denies coverage

What happens when you get a medical bill for something your insurance should have covered?... more

18 Sep 2025

22 MINS

22:01

18 Sep 2025


#1023

Overcoming romantic obsession

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

16 Sep 2025

22 MINS

22:26

16 Sep 2025


#1022

Debunking sleep myths

There are a lot of misconceptions about sleep. Sleep scientist Rebecca Robbins and her col... more

15 Sep 2025

16 MINS

16:51

15 Sep 2025


#1021

Samin Nosrat's recipe for gathering with friends

For chef Samin Nosrat, one of the most valuable parts of life is sharing food with the peo... more

11 Sep 2025

21 MINS

21:14

11 Sep 2025