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.

 

#1168

How to jumpstart your child's financial future

If you're a new or soon-to-be parent, free time is at a premium. And sorting through diffe... more

10 Sep 2026

18 MINS

18:55

10 Sep 2026


#1167

Want more intimacy in your relationships? Conflict could help

Conflict is not necessarily a bad thing. In fact, it’s necessary for close, authentic rela... more

08 Sep 2026

21 MINS

21:16

08 Sep 2026


#1166

Boost your mood in 15 minutes

Sometimes you're just feeling blah: maybe the weather's bad, you can't get out of bed and ... more

07 Sep 2026

23 MINS

23:02

07 Sep 2026


#1165

5 rituals to reclaim that back-to-school buzz

Meal prep. Refresh your wardrobe. Make a new friend. You don't have to be headed to a clas... more

03 Sep 2026

15 MINS

15:16

03 Sep 2026


#1164

The reasons you procrastinate -- and how to finally stop

Want to finally stop doomscrolling and actually do the thing you've been putting off? Itam... more

01 Sep 2026

15 MINS

15:48

01 Sep 2026


#1163

Find your lost keys faster with these techniques

Finding missing items isn't a matter of "looking harder." There's an art and a science to ... more

31 Aug 2026

17 MINS

17:58

31 Aug 2026


#1162

How to stop fixating on your body in the era of GLP-1s

It can be difficult to love how your body looks, or even like it. But what if you could ex... more

27 Aug 2026

21 MINS

21:35

27 Aug 2026


#1161

Mom needs a moment! How to pause parental rage

Parenthood is exhausting. When a kid asks for snack for the millionth time while you're ru... more

25 Aug 2026

21 MINS

21:38

25 Aug 2026


#1160

5 questions that can save you from a bad purchase

Sometimes we buy things that we later regret: a new sweater that's already falling apart, ... more

24 Aug 2026

17 MINS

17:34

24 Aug 2026


#1159

Dear Life Kit: Should I put my life on hold for my partner?

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

20 Aug 2026

16 MINS

16:41

20 Aug 2026


#1158

Your perfectionism isn't a problem — if you know how to use it

Are you a 'Parisian perfectionist'? How about a 'messy perfectionist'? Psychotherapist Kat... more

18 Aug 2026

21 MINS

21:19

18 Aug 2026


#1157

Is hormone therapy the cheat code to perimenopause?

Perimenopause can be overwhelming. Mood swings, insomnia and hot flashes can make you feel... more

17 Aug 2026

17 MINS

17:37

17 Aug 2026


#1156

If sex is painful, you have options

There are lots of reasons women may experience pain during or after sex. Whether you've ju... more

13 Aug 2026

23 MINS

23:55

13 Aug 2026


#1155

Feeling short on time? Do a time audit

Many of us feel overwhelmed by life's obligations — work, family, friends and relationship... more

11 Aug 2026

18 MINS

18:58

11 Aug 2026


#1154

Shrink your grocery bill

Groceries aren't cheap, but there are ways beyond just looking for sales to make budget me... more

10 Aug 2026

16 MINS

16:55

10 Aug 2026


#1153

Tiny pep talks for everyday problems

We use encouragement and support to get through life's big moments. But what about a littl... more

06 Aug 2026

13 MINS

13:10

06 Aug 2026


#1152

Don't stop exercising just because you're pregnant

Many people pause physical activity during pregnancy -- but research shows that exercising... more

04 Aug 2026

29 MINS

29:39

04 Aug 2026


#1151

Find your side quest

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

03 Aug 2026

26 MINS

26:27

03 Aug 2026


#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