Podcast · 324 episodes
Life Kit, page 5
by NPR · English
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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Dear Life Kit: My boyfriend’s female friendships stress me outAdvice on how relationships get “messy” when friendship and romance blur—jealousy about a partner’s friends, communication during intimacy problems, intervening in friends’ marriages, and whether to…5 Feb 2026 · 24 min · 9 chapters
Money tips no one taught youLife Kit episode “Money tips no one taught you” covers five practical money moves.3 Feb 2026 · 22 min · 9 chapters
7 kinds of rest (other than sleep)Life Kit episode on “seven kinds of rest (other than sleep)”—physical, mental, emotional, spiritual, social, sensory, and creative—and how to identify which rest you’re missing.2 Feb 2026 · 21 min · 8 chapters
Shoveling snow can be dangerous. Here's how to protect yourselfLife Kit episode explains why shoveling snow can be dangerous during winter storms and how to reduce risk.31 Jan 2026 · 5 min · 3 chapters
Clever kitchen hacks from ‘Bake Off’ judge Prue LeithLife Kit reruns an interview with Bake Off judge Prue Leith about her cookbook philosophy—cooking/baking shouldn’t be intimidating—and shares practical kitchen shortcuts and rescue tips (garlic…29 Jan 2026 · 16 min · 11 chapters
How to save a life with CPRHow to respond to sudden cardiac arrest and perform CPR, including adult/child/infant differences and how to use an AED; emphasizes bystander action because only ~40% receive bystander CPR.27 Jan 2026 · 19 min · 11 chapters
How to interpret the new dietary guidelinesHow to interpret the new U.S. Dietary Guidelines and the “new food pyramid,” focusing on saturated fat, red meat and cheese, highly processed refined carbs, and alcohol; what remains consistent in…26 Jan 2026 · 17 min · 10 chapters
A snowstorm is on the way. Here’s what to do.How to prepare for an incoming winter storm (snow, freezing rain, cold), including what “watch/advisory/warning” mean, home and car prep, and what to do after the storm.22 Jan 2026 · 17 min · 8 chapters
The 5-minute daily playtime ritual that can get your kids to listen betterLife Kit explains “special time,” a 5–10 minute daily child-directed play ritual (parent-child interaction therapy) meant to strengthen caregiver-child bonds and make kids more likely to listen.20 Jan 2026 · 14 min · 8 chapters
Too many goals and too little time? How to focus your attentionHow to focus attention when life feels overloaded, using strategies from “4,000 Weeks” time limits and practical behavior tips (choose one goal, accountability, community, routines, memory cues, and…19 Jan 2026 · 18 min · 13 chapters
How to make your solo trip a successHow to plan and succeed at solo travel, including choosing a destination, building confidence, handling loneliness/discomfort, avoiding pitfalls, and pivoting when plans fail.15 Jan 2026 · 22 min · 16 chapters
A proven method to make a habit stickHow to start new habits that stick, using Stanford behavior scientist BJ Fogg’s “Tiny Habits Method,” and how to “untangle” bad habits by changing motivation, ability, and prompts.13 Jan 2026 · 22 min · 7 chapters
Tips to save money across all parts of your lifePractical, across-the-board money-saving strategies for groceries, fixed costs (housing/transportation), discretionary spending, social spending boundaries, avoiding fees/interest, and reducing…12 Jan 2026 · 17 min · 10 chapters
Stressed about sleep? Don't make these mistakesInsomnia and sleep stress—common mistakes that worsen it, and CBTI-based tools to improve sleep without trying to force sleep.8 Jan 2026 · 25 min · 6 chapters
How to build a villageBuilding community by becoming a “villager” through hosting, joining “third places,” and designing gatherings that reduce awkwardness.6 Jan 2026 · 21 min · 6 chapters
The science of losing weightThe science and realities of weight loss, including who benefits, what “healthy” means beyond the scale, and evidence-based approaches (lifestyle, strength training, and GLP-1 drugs).5 Jan 2026 · 22 min · 12 chapters
How to set resolutions you'll actually keepHow to set New Year’s resolutions you’re more likely to keep, including making goals specific, choosing goals that match your values, designing accountability and motivation, and using scheduled…1 Jan 2026 · 22 min · 6 chapters
Get into strength training in 2026Life Kit (NPR) episode “Get into strength training in 2026” dispels myths and gives evidence-based guidance for starting and sticking with resistance training for health and longevity.30 Dec 2025 · 16 min · 8 chapters
Avoid these common financial mistakesCommon financial mistakes, organized into borrowing money, making money on your money, and budgeting (Life Kit episode “Avoid these common financial mistakes”).29 Dec 2025 · 21 min · 9 chapters
Want to take a break from alcohol? Here's where to startTaking a break from alcohol (30 days or longer), what to expect early on, how to handle social pressure, and how to replace alcohol’s “rewards” with other pleasures; includes safety guidance about…25 Dec 2025 · 19 min · 6 chapters
How to be a better gift giverA podcast offering advice on various aspects of life, from sleep to saving money to parenting and more, featuring insights from experts.23 Dec 2025 · 16 min
How to talk about death and dyingIn this episode of Life Kit, host Marielle Segarra engages with J.S. Park, a hospital chaplain and author of *As Long as You Need: Permission to Grieve*.22 Dec 2025 · 25 min
How to get a great haircutIn this episode of Life Kit, host Marielle Segarra engages with professional stylists to explore the art of getting a great haircut.18 Dec 2025 · 20 min
Dear Life Kit: I have the same holiday drama with my family every year
I have the same holiday drama with my family every year16 Dec 2025 · 22 min