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.
This Life Kit podcast episode interviews Ethan Kross, a psychology professor, about his book "Shift," which focuses on managing emotions. The interview explores the myth that confronting emotions directly is always best, suggesting that strategic avoidance and distraction can be beneficial. Kross introduces a framewo...
This interview-style podcast from NPR's Life Kit focuses on parental burnout, exploring its causes, symptoms, and solutions. The episode features interviews with a psychologist and an author specializing in work-life balance, who offer practical advice for managing stress and preventing burnout. Key takeaways include...
This interview-style podcast from NPR's Shortwave discusses the FDA's ban on Red Dye No. 3 in food and ingested drugs. The discussion begins with the history of the dye, including a decades-long petition and studies showing its link to cancer in rats. The hosts then explore other synthetic food dyes, such as Red 40, ...
This interview-style podcast focuses on workout recovery strategies to minimize injury risk and maximize workout benefits. The podcast features a host interviewing a sports medicine doctor, a nutritionist, and a professional athlete. Key takeaways include: gradually increasing workout intensity after a break, incorp...
This Q&A podcast episode of NPR's Life Kit features love experts Meredith Goldstein and Monica O'Neal answering listeners' relationship questions. The episode begins with a listener concerned about their husband's close friendship with a female coworker, prompting discussion on emotional availability and healthy bound...
This Life Kit podcast episode interviews a forensic accounting professor and a certified fraud examiner to discuss common scams and how to avoid them. The podcast is structured around three main takeaways: understanding personal vulnerability to scams regardless of background; recognizing red flags like requests for ...
This interview-style podcast episode provides practical advice on budget travel. The episode features interviews with a financial advisor and experienced budget travelers, who offer tips on defining travel purpose to guide spending, saving money in advance, and being flexible with travel dates and accommodations. Spe...
This interview-style podcast episode focuses on improving posture. The hosts interview a physical therapist and a biomechanist, exploring what constitutes good posture (dynamic and adaptable, not just "sitting up straight"), how to identify bad posture habits (through self-assessment and a "wall test"), and how to cou...
This interview podcast features Charles Duhigg, author of "Supercommunicators," discussing the art of genuine connection through conversation. The podcast explores the physiological effects of connection, highlighting neural entrainment as a key element. Duhigg introduces "looping for understanding" – a three-step pr...
This interview podcast focuses on practical negotiation strategies applicable to various life situations. The episode begins by introducing the concept of negotiation beyond formal settings like salary discussions, extending it to everyday scenarios like household chores or vacation planning. The interview then delve...
This interview-style podcast discusses the rising costs of attending social events like weddings, birthdays, and baby showers. The hosts explore data showing significant financial strain on attendees, with average costs exceeding hundreds of dollars per event and even thousands for roles like bridesmaid. Experts offe...
This interview-style podcast episode focuses on cardio exercise and its importance for heart health. The episode begins by highlighting the alarming statistics of heart disease as the leading cause of death in America, particularly for women. Cardiologist Dr. Jane Morgan is interviewed, explaining what constitutes ca...
This episode of the Life Kit podcast is all about boosting cooking confidence, especially for those who find cooking daunting or unappealing. It features insightful conversations with chefs Samin Nosrat and food writer Margaret Eby, who share valuable tips and strategies. Key points include the idea that cooking is a s...
This episode of the NPR Life Kit podcast delves into how having an accountability buddy can help you reach your personal goals. It features insightful interviews with people who have successfully teamed up with partners for various objectives, from writing novels to fitness routines. The discussion covers a variety of ...
In this NPR Life Kit podcast episode, the focus is on stress resets—simple techniques to help manage stress in our minds, bodies, and behaviors. The episode presents advice divided into three main categories: for the mind, it suggests practices like identifying emotions, singing away negative thoughts, and creating a l...
In this NPR Life Kit podcast episode, listeners are introduced to practical ways to weave more movement into their daily routines. The discussion highlights four essential points: first, identify your personal reasons for wanting to be more active, considering both immediate and long-term benefits. Second, realize that...
In this episode of NPR's Life Kit podcast, the focus is on breaking five financial habits as we step into the new year. The discussion revolves around essential tips: first, curb impulsive purchases, highlighted by a woman's inspiring journey during her "no-buy" year. Next, be mindful of lifestyle creep, which refers t...
In this episode of the NPR Life Kit podcast, the focus is on effective self-reflection and planning for the new year during the stretch between Christmas and New Year's. Hosted by Buddhist teacher Lama Rod Owens and graphic novelist Nicole J. Georges, the episode presents practical exercises designed to foster deeper s...
This NPR Life Kit podcast episode focuses on navigating life without alcohol, offering advice for those considering a break, whether for 30 days or longer. The podcast features a sobriety coach who shares her experience and offers practical strategies, including assessing one's relationship with alcohol, reimagining s...
In this episode of the Life Kit podcast, professional organizer Star Hansen shares her insights on decluttering as a journey of self-discovery rather than just a tidy-up task. She highlights that clutter often stems from deeper emotional issues or lifestyle habits, urging listeners to look beyond just discarding items....
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