Life Kit

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. 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

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How honest should you really be? Tips for sharing good and bad news

Oct 22, 2026

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Why you should take a 'say no' retreat

Oct 20, 2026

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Anxious about trying for a baby? Here's how to deal

Oct 19, 2026

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How to find your flow state when you’ve lost it

Oct 15, 2026

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How to stock your medicine cabinet for cold and flu season

Oct 13, 2026

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Overcoming romantic obsession

Oct 12, 2026

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It's fall. Let's get cozy!

Oct 8, 2026

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

Oct 6, 2026

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How journaling can help you through hard moments

Oct 5, 2026

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There's still time to reach your 2026 money goals

Oct 1, 2026

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

Sep 29, 2026

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A head-to-toe check in for your health

Sep 28, 2026

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Beat performance anxiety with these quick tips

Sep 24, 2026

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Is IVF actually right for you?

Sep 22, 2026

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

Sep 21, 2026

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

Sep 17, 2026

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Feeling insecure? Try this memory-update exercise

Sep 15, 2026

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

Sep 14, 2026

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How to jumpstart your child's financial future

Sep 10, 2026

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Want more intimacy in your relationships? Conflict could help

Sep 8, 2026

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Boost your mood in 15 minutes

Sep 7, 2026

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5 rituals to reclaim that back-to-school buzz

Sep 3, 2026

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The reasons you procrastinate -- and how to finally stop

Sep 1, 2026

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Find your lost keys faster with these techniques

Aug 31, 2026

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

Aug 27, 2026

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Mom needs a moment! How to pause parental rage

Aug 25, 2026

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5 questions that can save you from a bad purchase

Aug 24, 2026

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

Aug 20, 2026

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

Aug 18, 2026

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Is hormone therapy the cheat code to perimenopause?

Aug 17, 2026

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If sex is painful, you have options

Aug 13, 2026

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Feeling short on time? Do a time audit

Aug 11, 2026

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Shrink your grocery bill

Aug 10, 2026

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Tiny pep talks for everyday problems

Aug 6, 2026

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Don't stop exercising just because you're pregnant

Aug 4, 2026

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Find your side quest

Aug 3, 2026

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Free yourself from 'information overload'

Jul 30, 2026

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How to have better conversations

Jul 28, 2026

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Savings strategies that actually work

Jul 27, 2026

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What to do when you're too upset to think straight

Jul 23, 2026

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A decision coach's approach to making hard decisions

Jul 21, 2026

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Before you fibermaxx, know these tips

Jul 20, 2026

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When your best friend tells you to stop texting her

Jul 16, 2026

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Summer fun that doesn't break the budget

Jul 14, 2026

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A financial planner's advice for spending without guilt

Jul 13, 2026

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Want to get pregnant? There’s more to it than you think

Jul 9, 2026

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You can have a good divorce

Jul 7, 2026

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Scarfing down your food? How to be intentional about meals

Jul 6, 2026

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Elevate group conversations with a 'magical question'

Jul 2, 2026

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How to save at restaurants if you're burnt out on cooking

Jun 30, 2026

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