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Life Kit

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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. 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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1
Don't get taken for a ride by your car insurer
18:07 Mar 19, 2026
2
Good vibes only? The science behind optimism and manifestation
22:26 Mar 17, 2026
3
How to recover after a workout
21:46 Mar 16, 2026
4
How to avoid this year's common tax scams
19:15 Mar 12, 2026
5
How to get better at staying off your phone
15:54 Mar 10, 2026
6
DIY home hacks that your landlord probably won't hate
20:39 Mar 9, 2026
7
The key to keeping old friends? Stop keeping score
21:44 Mar 5, 2026
8
Dr. Sanjay Gupta wants you to reframe your understanding of pain
20:33 Mar 3, 2026
9
Common mistakes parents make when installing a car seat
25:44 Mar 2, 2026
10
4 myths about women's health
19:03 Feb 26, 2026
11
Want to protect your money? Diversify your investments
22:04 Feb 24, 2026
12
How to plan your dream vacation
21:42 Feb 23, 2026
13
Tired of being tired? Natural ways to get the energy you crave
25:04 Feb 19, 2026
14
How to 'shift' your emotions
21:27 Feb 17, 2026
15
4 negotiation tactics to try in everyday life
20:10 Feb 16, 2026
16
Don't mess with your cuticles (and other nail advice)
24:27 Feb 12, 2026
17
Health insurance hell: Why do I need a prior authorization?
12:52 Feb 10, 2026
18
Why "we should hang out" won't make you real friends
20:53 Feb 9, 2026
19
Dear Life Kit: My boyfriend’s female friendships stress me out
24:18 Feb 5, 2026
20
Money tips no one taught you
21:43 Feb 3, 2026
21
7 kinds of rest (other than sleep)
20:48 Feb 2, 2026
22
Shoveling snow can be dangerous. Here's how to protect yourself
4:45 Jan 31, 2026
23
Clever kitchen hacks from ‘Bake Off’ judge Prue Leith
16:17 Jan 29, 2026
24
How to save a life with CPR
19:21 Jan 27, 2026
25
How to interpret the new dietary guidelines
17:25 Jan 26, 2026
26
A snowstorm is on the way. Here’s what to do.
16:48 Jan 22, 2026
27
The 5-minute daily playtime ritual that can get your kids to listen better
13:47 Jan 20, 2026
28
Too many goals and too little time? How to focus your attention
18:15 Jan 19, 2026
29
How to make your solo trip a success
21:50 Jan 15, 2026
30
A proven method to make a habit stick
22:16 Jan 13, 2026
31
Tips to save money across all parts of your life
17:16 Jan 12, 2026
32
Stressed about sleep? Don't make these mistakes
25:26 Jan 8, 2026
33
How to build a village
21:10 Jan 6, 2026
34
The science of losing weight
22:07 Jan 5, 2026
35
How to set resolutions you'll actually keep
22:09 Jan 1, 2026
36
Get into strength training in 2026
16:23 Dec 30, 2025
37
Avoid these common financial mistakes
20:49 Dec 29, 2025
38
Want to take a break from alcohol? Here's where to start
19:21 Dec 25, 2025
39
How to be a better gift giver
16:13 Dec 23, 2025
40
How to talk about death and dying
25:00 Dec 22, 2025
41
How to get a great haircut
19:59 Dec 18, 2025
42
Dear Life Kit: I have the same holiday drama with my family every year
22:11 Dec 16, 2025
43
How to cope if you can't find a job
19:39 Dec 15, 2025
44
Watch out for these holiday scams
20:04 Dec 11, 2025
45
How to maintain emotional intimacy in long-term relationships
22:12 Dec 9, 2025
46
What to know about prostate cancer
23:18 Dec 8, 2025
47
How to optimize your circadian rhythm
15:07 Dec 4, 2025
48
Curious about investing? Here's what to know
25:07 Dec 2, 2025
49
The key to a less frantic holiday season
23:25 Dec 1, 2025
50
It's OK to run slow AF
24:24 Nov 27, 2025
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