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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.

 

#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

Yesterday

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Yesterday


#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

20 MINS

20:59

20 Oct 2026


#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

18 MINS

18:10

19 Oct 2026


#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

32 MINS

32:56

15 Oct 2026


#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

20 MINS

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13 Oct 2026


#1181

Overcoming romantic obsession

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

12 Oct 2026

22 MINS

22:07

12 Oct 2026


#1180

It's fall. Let's get cozy!

Shorter days, less sunshine, rain and snow ... the colder months can be a drag. But they d... more

08 Oct 2026

17 MINS

17:59

08 Oct 2026


#1179

It's open enrollment season. Here's how to make the best decision for you

Picking a health insurance plan can be confusing and frustrating. There are endless acrony... more

06 Oct 2026

16 MINS

16:22

06 Oct 2026


#1178

How journaling can help you through hard moments

For Suleika Jaouad, journaling has been a source of solace through life's ups and downs fo... more

05 Oct 2026

19 MINS

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05 Oct 2026


#1177

There's still time to reach your 2026 money goals

Companies look at their financial picture on a quarterly basis. We can do the same for our... more

01 Oct 2026

19 MINS

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01 Oct 2026


#1176

Worried you’re being overcharged when shopping online? Listen to this

When shopping online, you and another person could be buying the exact same item, and you'... more

29 Sep 2026

23 MINS

23:10

29 Sep 2026


#1175

A head-to-toe check in for your health

Fall is officially here. Why not use this new season as a chance to check in with your hea... more

28 Sep 2026

22 MINS

22:54

28 Sep 2026


#1174

Beat performance anxiety with these quick tips

Whether it’s before a big race, during a job interview, or after meeting a new friend, per... more

24 Sep 2026

15 MINS

15:59

24 Sep 2026


#1173

Is IVF actually right for you?

Interested in having a baby outside of the bedroom? In vitro fertilization is just one of ... more

22 Sep 2026

24 MINS

24:15

22 Sep 2026


#1172

Dear Life Kit: How much advice is too much advice?

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

21 Sep 2026

13 MINS

13:53

21 Sep 2026


#1171

No, it's not too early to start saving for the holidays

Holiday spending can sneak up on you. From endless gift shopping to expensive flights home... more

17 Sep 2026

16 MINS

16:59

17 Sep 2026


#1170

Feeling insecure? Try this memory-update exercise

Memories from your past can affect your self worth in the present. Marisa Franco, psycholo... more

15 Sep 2026

17 MINS

17:35

15 Sep 2026


#1169

Quitting is sometimes the right decision. Here's how to know when to walk away

Quitting is often associated with failure. But choosing to walk away from a goal can help ... more

14 Sep 2026

17 MINS

17:25

14 Sep 2026


#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