Life Kit

Expert advice on practical life skills including sleep, finances and parenting AI summary

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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. You’ll get perks for over 25 NPR podcasts, including sponsor-free listening and helpful curated playlists by topic for Life Kit.

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Life is easier with neighbors. Here’s how to get to know them

2026-11-12 · 19 min

For some, being a good neighbor means staying quiet, picking up after your dog and keeping your lawn tidy. But David Burton, the founder of Missouri Good Neighbor Week, says that our neighbor relationships could and…
I got what I wanted. Why am I unhappy?

2026-11-10 · 17 min

Sometimes achieving a goal is elating and feels like an accomplishment. Other times, it invites anxiety, deflation or even grief. Psychiatrist Pooja Lakshmin, author of the upcoming book Quantum Shifts: A Practical…
How to turn (almost) anything into a great soup

2026-11-09 · 18 min

Soup can be a flexible, cozy meal that allows you to experiment in the kitchen. But to make a delicious one you need to get some fundamentals down first. Chef Sohla El-Waylly offers her best tips on everything from…
How to plan your workouts for the week

2026-11-05 · 22 min

We all know we should be moving more, but how can we fit all that movement into a busy week? On this episode, tips from a physical therapist and a personal trainer on how to set up a week of workouts, when to focus on…
How to reclaim joy without seeking out newness

2026-11-03 · 22 min

New gadgets, new apps, new experiences, new restaurants — we're constantly being told (and sold) that newness will bring order and meaning to our lives. But that drive for newness can take up our time and money in ways…
Anxious you're spending too much? Tips to help you cut back

2026-11-02 · 17 min

If you're looking for ways to curb your spending, we have tips to help you save at the grocery store, stop impulse shopping, avoid unnecessary fees, and more. This episode was originally published on Dec. 3, 2024.Follow…
Seasonal Affective Disorder is real. Here's how to get through it

2026-10-29 · 17 min

As the days get shorter and temperatures drop, it's common to feel depressed and low on energy. In this episode, tips from the psychiatrist who first studied SAD on how to weather the colder, darker months ahead. This…
Dear Life Kit: Why are they like this?!

2026-10-27 · 15 min

In this edition of Dear Life Kit, more wisdom from our vast archives to help you figure out: -Can you keep your group chat from descending into chaos?-Should you break up with your partner if they can't keep the house…
How to DIY a clever (and low-budget) Halloween costume

2026-10-26 · 18 min

Halloween is nigh! Do you have your costume ready? Sophie Strauss, "stylist for regular people" and Halloween enthusiast, shares tips to DIY a costume without spending big bucks or a lot of time. This episode originally…
How honest should you really be? Tips for sharing good and bad news

2026-10-22 · 23 min

Should you tell a colleague that you heard they might be fired? A stranger that they have spinach in their teeth? Your followers that you just won a big award? In this episode of Life Kit, reporter Andee Tagle speaks…

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Oldest episode in feed: 12/2018 · over 7 years
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