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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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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How to clean when it's the last thing you want to do

Jun 29, 2026

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How to dump an energy vampire

Jun 25, 2026

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The ingredients for a 'nice life'

Jun 23, 2026

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

Jun 22, 2026

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Practical advice for modern dads

Jun 18, 2026

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

Jun 16, 2026

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

Jun 15, 2026

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

Jun 11, 2026

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

Jun 9, 2026

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How to have a safe, healthy summer

Jun 8, 2026

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5 simple ways to minimize stress

Jun 4, 2026

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Make your small space feel bigger

Jun 2, 2026

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Why spending time in the woods makes you feel calm

Jun 1, 2026

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

May 28, 2026

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On the fence about parenthood? Listen to this

May 26, 2026

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How to bring more play into your life

May 25, 2026

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Why you should kill your lawn

May 21, 2026

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The dos and don'ts of baby talk

May 19, 2026

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

May 18, 2026

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Are there 'forever chemicals' in your drinking water?

May 14, 2026

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Secrets to a successful couple's trip

May 12, 2026

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