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

 

#1140

Should I take a probiotic? And other gut questions, answered

Research shows that our gut microbiome -- the trillions of microbes that populate our inte... more

Yesterday

13 MINS

13:08

Yesterday


#1139

Practical advice for modern dads

We often talk about the mental load of parenting as something mothers carry. But active, i... more

18 Jun 2026

19 MINS

19:42

18 Jun 2026


#1138

How to reclaim the magic of summer, according to Gretchen Rubin

How do you want to make this summer special? Whatever it is, now is a good time to think t... more

16 Jun 2026

20 MINS

20:03

16 Jun 2026


#1137

Stop overthinking skin care. What's essential and what's hype

The list of skin care products being sold as “essential” can feel endless. What do all tho... more

15 Jun 2026

14 MINS

14:07

15 Jun 2026


#1136

Tired of eating leftovers? Turn your odds and ends into creative meals

Do you always buy cucumbers just to watch them slowly become mush in the fridge? Or save y... more

11 Jun 2026

18 MINS

18:04

11 Jun 2026


#1135

Used to be an avid reader? How to get back into books

In this distracted age, settling in and actually focusing on a book can feel like a challe... more

09 Jun 2026

11 MINS

11:27

09 Jun 2026


#1134

How to have a safe, healthy summer

Tips to help you thrive this season. We've got tips on how to effectively apply mosquito r... more

08 Jun 2026

17 MINS

17:58

08 Jun 2026


#1133

5 simple ways to minimize stress

Need a break? Dr. Aditi Nerurkar, author of The 5 Resets, offers quick, easy ways to minim... more

04 Jun 2026

17 MINS

17:04

04 Jun 2026


#1132

Make your small space feel bigger

Floating your furniture, zoning, floor arrangements and art -- there are lots of ways to m... more

02 Jun 2026

19 MINS

19:36

02 Jun 2026


#1131

Why spending time in the woods makes you feel calm

Decades of research have shown that "forest bathing" is good for your health. It can boost... more

01 Jun 2026

16 MINS

16:25

01 Jun 2026


#1130

Gold is having a moment. Is now the time to invest?

In the world of investing, gold is having a moment. Last year, the price of gold crossed $... more

28 May 2026

14 MINS

14:54

28 May 2026


#1129

On the fence about parenthood? Listen to this

Could you see your life just as easily with children as without? What if you're not cut ou... more

26 May 2026

26 MINS

26:11

26 May 2026


#1128

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

25 May 2026

19 MINS

19:13

25 May 2026


#1127

Why you should kill your lawn

Green, grassy lawns are bad for the environment. They need a ton of water, they’re inhospi... more

21 May 2026

20 MINS

20:45

21 May 2026


#1126

The dos and don'ts of baby talk

If you have a baby in your life, you may not find them the most intellectually stimulating... more

19 May 2026

19 MINS

19:35

19 May 2026


#1125

The dos and don'ts of taking over-the-counter pain medications

Ibuprofen, acetaminophen and aspirin — there are many over-the-counter pain medications av... more

18 May 2026

22 MINS

22:18

18 May 2026


#1124

Are there 'forever chemicals' in your drinking water?

According to the CDC, virtually all Americans have PFAS, or "forever chemicals," in our bo... more

14 May 2026

19 MINS

19:34

14 May 2026


#1123

Secrets to a successful couple's trip

Going on vacation this summer with your significant other? Listen to this episode beforeha... more

12 May 2026

20 MINS

20:58

12 May 2026


#1122

5 tips to help you poop better

Think you know how to go No. 2? Think again. Dr. Trisha Pasricha, author of the new book Y... more

11 May 2026

23 MINS

23:24

11 May 2026


#1121

Unsure which retirement account to choose? We have some tips

Retirement accounts are not just a vehicle to let your money grow over time for when you'r... more

07 May 2026

11 MINS

11:09

07 May 2026