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

 

#1090

How to get 'financially naked' with your partner

How much money do you make? What assets and debts do you have? What are your spending habi... more

Yesterday

21 MINS

21:41

Yesterday


#1089

Looking for analog hobbies? Try writing a letter

Unlike texting and email, old-fashioned letters, hand-addressed and sent in the mail, are ... more

30 Mar 2026

21 MINS

21:48

30 Mar 2026


#1088

Drowning in toys? Here’s how to handle kid clutter

Having kids comes with a lot of clutter - some of it even shows up before your baby does. ... more

26 Mar 2026

23 MINS

23:09

26 Mar 2026


#1087

"Just A guy, not THE guy," and other advice Marielle loves

Marielle joins Raj Punjabi-Johnson and Noah Michelson, hosts of the podcast [ Am I Doing I... more

24 Mar 2026

49 MINS

49:40

24 Mar 2026


#1086

The key to happiness? Know thyself, says Gretchen Rubin

What is happiness? How do you define it? Maybe it's feeling good, having a sunny dispositi... more

23 Mar 2026

20 MINS

20:43

23 Mar 2026


#1085

Don't get taken for a ride by your car insurer

Between the start of 2022 and the start of 2025, car insurance rates jumped by more than 5... more

19 Mar 2026

18 MINS

18:07

19 Mar 2026


#1084

Good vibes only? The science behind optimism and manifestation

Psychologist Deepika Chopra says that optimism isn’t about being positive all the time. It... more

17 Mar 2026

22 MINS

22:26

17 Mar 2026


#1083

How to recover after a workout

It's normal to feel some pain or soreness after a workout. But how much is too much, and m... more

16 Mar 2026

21 MINS

21:46

16 Mar 2026


#1082

How to avoid this year's common tax scams

There's a lot of tax advice on social media, but not all of it is sound. This episode, cer... more

12 Mar 2026

19 MINS

19:15

12 Mar 2026


#1081

How to get better at staying off your phone

So you want to be on your phone less? But what actually works when it's easier than ever t... more

10 Mar 2026

15 MINS

15:54

10 Mar 2026


#1080

DIY home hacks that your landlord probably won't hate

Just because you're not a homeowner doesn't mean you can't put your stamp on the place. Th... more

09 Mar 2026

20 MINS

20:39

09 Mar 2026


#1079

The key to keeping old friends? Stop keeping score

Nina Badzin, host of the podcast Dear Nina: Conversations About Friendship, has spent a lo... more

05 Mar 2026

21 MINS

21:44

05 Mar 2026


#1078

Dr. Sanjay Gupta wants you to reframe your understanding of pain

Why do we have pain in the absence of injury, or long after our tissue has healed? How can... more

03 Mar 2026

20 MINS

20:33

03 Mar 2026


#1077

Common mistakes parents make when installing a car seat

If you're a new parent, picking out a car seat can be stressful. Do you need to spend extr... more

02 Mar 2026

25 MINS

25:44

02 Mar 2026


#1076

4 myths about women's health

Do women really need to focus on cardio? Worry about heart health? Do a yearly mammogram? ... more

26 Feb 2026

19 MINS

19:02

26 Feb 2026


#1075

Want to protect your money? Diversify your investments

When it comes to investing money, don't put all your eggs in one basket. Spread out your i... more

24 Feb 2026

22 MINS

22:04

24 Feb 2026


#1074

How to plan your dream vacation

Sometimes you crave a vacation — but actually taking one feels out of reach. Maybe you're ... more

23 Feb 2026

21 MINS

21:42

23 Feb 2026


#1073

Tired of being tired? Natural ways to get the energy you crave

Do you feel like you're sleepwalking through the week? Instead of reaching for your third ... more

19 Feb 2026

25 MINS

25:04

19 Feb 2026


#1072

How to 'shift' your emotions

You have more power over your emotions than you think, says psychologist and neuroscientis... more

17 Feb 2026

21 MINS

21:27

17 Feb 2026


#1071

4 negotiation tactics to try in everyday life

Negotiating is for more than just salary discussions. This episode, negotiation expert Joa... more

16 Feb 2026

20 MINS

20:10

16 Feb 2026


#1070

Don't mess with your cuticles (and other nail advice)

Is there a right way to trim your nails? Are manicures bad for your hands? Can a supplemen... more

12 Feb 2026

24 MINS

24:27

12 Feb 2026


#1069

Health insurance hell: Why do I need a prior authorization?

Some medical procedures and treatments require prior authorization from your health insura... more

10 Feb 2026

12 MINS

12:52

10 Feb 2026


#1068

Why "we should hang out" won't make you real friends

Ready to turn that work bestie into a real friend? Or maybe you want to hang outside run c... more

09 Feb 2026

20 MINS

20:53

09 Feb 2026


#1067

Dear Life Kit: My boyfriend’s female friendships stress me out

Relationship expert Amy Chan and sex educator and researcher Emily Nagoski dig into listen... more

05 Feb 2026

24 MINS

24:18

05 Feb 2026


#1066

Money tips no one taught you

You have a budget and an emergency fund (or at least know you need both) - but you want to... more

03 Feb 2026

21 MINS

21:43

03 Feb 2026


#1065

7 kinds of rest (other than sleep)

In Dr. Saundra Dalton-Smith's book, Sacred Rest, she outlines different kinds of rest you ... more

02 Feb 2026

20 MINS

20:48

02 Feb 2026


#1064

Shoveling snow can be dangerous. Here's how to protect yourself

Ahead of another winter storm, Morning Edition host Steve Inskeep talks with a cardiologis... more

31 Jan 2026

04 MINS

04:45

31 Jan 2026


#1063

Clever kitchen hacks from ‘Bake Off’ judge Prue Leith

Chef and TV host Prue Leith may be an exacting judge with the bakers on The Great British ... more

29 Jan 2026

16 MINS

16:17

29 Jan 2026


#1062

How to save a life with CPR

Every year, more than 350,000 people go into cardiac arrest outside of a hospital setting ... more

27 Jan 2026

19 MINS

19:21

27 Jan 2026


#1061

How to interpret the new dietary guidelines

In January, Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. released new dietary guidelines calling... more

26 Jan 2026

17 MINS

17:25

26 Jan 2026