Life Kit
Everyone needs a little help being a human. From sleep to saving money to parenting and more, we talk to the experts to get the best advice out there. Life Kit is here to help you get it together.
What a break from sex can teach you
Sex, and the pursuit of it, can feel amazing. But sometimes, cravings for sex lead to unhealthy obsessions,...
EscucharWant to build muscle? Eat more plants
It's long been thought that eating protein from animals (eggs, meat, chicken, fish) can help you become...
EscucharStay safe this heat wave
There's a heat wave hitting much of the United State this week. Our bodies do have natural ways to dissipate...
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As summer heats up, we often crank the air conditioning, which uses a lot of energy. NPR's Climate Solutions...
EscucharIt's tick season. Here's how to protect yourself.
More than 31 million people in the United States get bitten by ticks each year, and some of those ticks...
EscucharFlight cancelled again? Try these tips.
Air travel can be frustrating. According to the Department of Transportation, in 2024 flights were delayed...
EscucharYour pelvic floor is essential. Here's how to take better care of it
Your pelvic floor helps with all sorts of bodily functions — it helps you go to the bathroom, breathe,...
EscucharProtect your home this hurricane season
Hurricane season can feel unnerving for many, especially as hurricanes grow more intense due to climate...
EscucharBudget friendly things to do this summer
Ideas on how to have fun this summer without breaking the bank. Go on a "penny date." Throw a movie...
EscucharEasy practices for online privacy
If you're online, your personal data is at risk. It might feel impossible to protect your data from...
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Dan Harris of the 10% Happier podcast interviews Life Kit host Marielle Segarra as part of their Get...
EscucharSo you got laid off. What next?
Whether you saw it coming or were completely blindsided, getting laid off is one of the most stressful...
EscucharHow to make decisions you won't regret
Should you move across the country? Take that job? Have a baby? Life is full of big decisions and it...
EscucharAvoid debt with these credit card tips
Even if you use a credit card all the time, it can be difficult to understand the ins and outs of how...
EscucharHow to pack for your summer travel
Nailing the vacation packing list is a difficult art. Overpacking or underpacking can make an already...
Escuchar5 essential water skills to know this summer
Knowing how to swim can help you have fun at the pool or beach this summer. But it could also save your...
EscucharDear Life Kit: I'm having neighbor drama
What should you do if your next-door neighbor plays the drums all the time? Or shows up uninvited? Or...
EscucharHow to lead a more creative life
Psychologist Zorana Ivcevic Pringle says creativity isn't a trait. It's a choice, something you can...
EscucharHow to keep old friends
Nina Badzin, host of the podcast Dear Nina: Conversations About Friendship, has spent a lot of time...
EscucharHow to stay calm in emergency situations
There are some emergency scenarios we don't want to think about: medical accidents, mass shootings or...
EscucharThe connecting power of 'magical questions'
Want to cut through small talk at your next mixer? Try asking a "magical question," says Priya Parker,...
EscucharHow to save big on groceries
Groceries aren't cheap, but there are ways beyond just looking for sales to make budget meals. To help...
EscucharHow to bring the house down at karaoke
Karaoke isn't just a crowd-pleasing pastime. When well-executed, it can unite a room of strangers and...
EscucharHow to maintain your friendships after kids
It can be tough to navigate adult friendships when kids come into the picture. Parents assume their...
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