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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.
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- Life is easier with neighbors. Here’s how to get to know them · 19 min.For some, being a good neighbor means staying quiet, picking up after your dog and keeping your lawn tidy. But David Burton, the founder of Missouri Good Neighbor Week, says that…
- I got what I wanted. Why am I unhappy? · 17 min.Sometimes achieving a goal is elating and feels like an accomplishment. Other times, it invites anxiety, deflation or even grief. Psychiatrist Pooja Lakshmin, author of the…
- How to turn (almost) anything into a great soup · 18 min.Soup can be a flexible, cozy meal that allows you to experiment in the kitchen. But to make a delicious one you need to get some fundamentals down first. Chef Sohla El-Waylly…
- How to plan your workouts for the week · 22 min.We all know we should be moving more, but how can we fit all that movement into a busy week? On this episode, tips from a physical therapist and a personal trainer on how to set…
- How to reclaim joy without seeking out newness · 22 min.New gadgets, new apps, new experiences, new restaurants — we're constantly being told (and sold) that newness will bring order and meaning to our lives. But that drive for…
- Anxious you're spending too much? Tips to help you cut back · 17 min.If you're looking for ways to curb your spending, we have tips to help you save at the grocery store, stop impulse shopping, avoid unnecessary fees, and more. This episode was…
- Seasonal Affective Disorder is real. Here's how to get through it · 17 min.As the days get shorter and temperatures drop, it's common to feel depressed and low on energy. In this episode, tips from the psychiatrist who first studied SAD on how to…
- Dear Life Kit: Why are they like this?! · 15 min.In this edition of Dear Life Kit, more wisdom from our vast archives to help you figure out: -Can you keep your group chat from descending into chaos? -Should you break up with…
- How to DIY a clever (and low-budget) Halloween costume · 18 min.Halloween is nigh! Do you have your costume ready? Sophie Strauss, "stylist for regular people" and Halloween enthusiast, shares tips to DIY a costume without spending big bucks…
- How honest should you really be? Tips for sharing good and bad news · 23 min.Should you tell a colleague that you heard they might be fired? A stranger that they have spinach in their teeth? Your followers that you just won a big award? In this episode of…
- Why you should take a 'say no' retreat · 21 min.If you often overextend yourself or struggle to uphold your boundaries, telling people "no" might not feel easy. But Caroline Sylge, author of the book, How to Retreat: A Guide…
- Anxious about trying for a baby? Here's how to deal · 18 min.Trying to get pregnant can feel like being stuck on a stressful hamster wheel. Between monitoring your cycle, dealing with your family's probing questions and navigating medical…
- How to find your flow state when you’ve lost it · 33 min.Unlocking the "flow state" – that euphoric, effortless immersion in a challenging task – offers a powerful roadmap for finding purpose and momentum in midlife. In this episode…
- How to stock your medicine cabinet for cold and flu season · 21 min.We can't prevent you from getting sick this year, but we can help you prepare. In this episode, we talk to a doctor and a pharmacist about their medicine cabinet must-haves, how…
- Overcoming romantic obsession · 22 min.When a crush turns into a harmful obsession, you might experience limerence, romantic infatuation characterized by extreme emotional highs and lows, intrusive thoughts and…
- It's fall. Let's get cozy! · 18 min.Shorter days, less sunshine, rain and snow ... the colder months can be a drag. But they don't have to be! In this episode, we share ideas to help you embrace the seasonal…
- It's open enrollment season. Here's how to make the best decision for you · 16 min.Picking a health insurance plan can be confusing and frustrating. There are endless acronyms and it's hard to predict what your health needs will be in six months. This episode…
- How journaling can help you through hard moments · 20 min.For Suleika Jaouad, journaling has been a source of solace through life's ups and downs for as long as she can remember. Writing in her journal helps her process, reflect and…
- There's still time to reach your 2026 money goals · 19 min.Companies look at their financial picture on a quarterly basis. We can do the same for our personal finances. In this episode, how to do a financial check-in ahead of Q4. CBS…
- Worried you’re being overcharged when shopping online? Listen to this · 23 min.When shopping online, you and another person could be buying the exact same item, and you'll pay more because of who you are, where you are and your purchase history. In this…
- A head-to-toe check in for your health · 23 min.Fall is officially here. Why not use this new season as a chance to check in with your health? This episode of Life Kit, medical professionals share advice to help you care for…
- Beat performance anxiety with these quick tips · 16 min.Whether it’s before a big race, during a job interview, or after meeting a new friend, performance anxiety can feel impossible to beat. So what if you talked to it instead?…
- Is IVF actually right for you? · 24 min.Interested in having a baby outside of the bedroom? In vitro fertilization is just one of many options on the reproductive technology table. This episode, Life Kit reporter Andee…
- Dear Life Kit: How much advice is too much advice? · 14 min.In this edition of Dear Life Kit, more wisdom from our vast archives to help you figure out: -Can you bug your friends to do something they're avoiding? -If your partner has a…
- No, it's not too early to start saving for the holidays · 17 min.Holiday spending can sneak up on you. From endless gift shopping to expensive flights home, it's easy to lose track of your long-term goals in this season of financial…
- Feeling insecure? Try this memory-update exercise · 18 min.Memories from your past can affect your self worth in the present. Marisa Franco, psychologist and author of the book Worth: The New Science of Self-Esteem and Secure Attachment…
- Quitting is sometimes the right decision. Here's how to know when to walk away · 17 min.Quitting is often associated with failure. But choosing to walk away from a goal can help you save time, identify what you truly want and create space for other pursuits. This…
- How to jumpstart your child's financial future · 19 min.If you're a new or soon-to-be parent, free time is at a premium. And sorting through different investment account options is confusing and time-consuming. On this episode, Life…
- Want more intimacy in your relationships? Conflict could help · 21 min.Conflict is not necessarily a bad thing. In fact, it’s necessary for close, authentic relationships, says Priya Parker, a conflict resolution facilitator and the author of a new…
- Boost your mood in 15 minutes · 23 min.Sometimes you're just feeling blah: maybe the weather's bad, you can't get out of bed and you're struggling to shake off that listlessness. In these moments, the solution is…
- 5 rituals to reclaim that back-to-school buzz · 15 min.Meal prep. Refresh your wardrobe. Make a new friend. You don't have to be headed to a classroom to harness the back-to-school buzz. In this episode of Life Kit, we bring you…
- The reasons you procrastinate -- and how to finally stop · 16 min.Want to finally stop doomscrolling and actually do the thing you've been putting off? Itamar Shatz, author of the book Solving Procrastination, explains the evolutionary reason…
- Find your lost keys faster with these techniques · 18 min.Finding missing items isn't a matter of "looking harder." There's an art and a science to it. The next time you misplace your wedding ring, try these strategies to hunt it down…
- How to stop fixating on your body in the era of GLP-1s · 22 min.It can be difficult to love how your body looks, or even like it. But what if you could expand the way you think about your body? This episode, psychologist Diana Hill shares how…
- Mom needs a moment! How to pause parental rage · 22 min.Parenthood is exhausting. When a kid asks for snack for the millionth time while you're running on little sleep and trying to make dinner, it's easy to snap. Licensed marriage…
- 5 questions that can save you from a bad purchase · 18 min.Sometimes we buy things that we later regret: a new sweater that's already falling apart, or a thrifted "vintage" vase that turns out to be a mass-produced dupe. In the moment…
- Dear Life Kit: Should I put my life on hold for my partner? · 17 min.In this edition of Dear Life Kit, more wisdom from our vast archives to help you figure out: -Whether you can refuse a gift -If you should move in with your partner if they're…
- Your perfectionism isn't a problem — if you know how to use it · 21 min.Are you a 'Parisian perfectionist'? How about a 'messy perfectionist'? Psychotherapist Katherine Morgan Schafler believes there are 5 kinds of perfectionists in the world. Find…
- Is hormone therapy the cheat code to perimenopause? · 18 min.Perimenopause can be overwhelming. Mood swings, insomnia and hot flashes can make you feel like a completely different person. Hormone therapy is one way a lot of women are…
- If sex is painful, you have options · 24 min.There are lots of reasons women may experience pain during or after sex. Whether you've just given birth, are experiencing hormonal changes, or are under a lot of stress, you…
- Feeling short on time? Do a time audit · 19 min.Many of us feel overwhelmed by life's obligations — work, family, friends and relationships. In a culture fixated on busyness, time always seems in short supply. What if we could…
- Shrink your grocery bill · 17 min.Groceries aren't cheap, but there are ways beyond just looking for sales to make budget meals. To help cut down your grocery bill, we have practical tips for saving money on the…
- Tiny pep talks for everyday problems · 13 min.We use encouragement and support to get through life's big moments. But what about a little pep talk for those smaller moments, like when it's raining and your dog needs to go…
- Don't stop exercising just because you're pregnant · 30 min.Many people pause physical activity during pregnancy -- but research shows that exercising while pregnant is good for your health and your baby's health. If you're unsure which…
- Find your side quest · 26 min.In gaming, a side quest is a mission outside the main narrative or goal that players can take for fun. In life, it functions similarly. It's a hobby or activity that doesn't have…
- Free yourself from 'information overload' · 24 min.Do you check your phone to set a reminder, then get sidetracked by every targeted social media ad? Or plan to spend your day in focus mode only to be derailed by your TV? We…
- How to have better conversations · 20 min.Called 'supercommunicators,' these people have the exceptional ability of creating authentic connections with others — just by listening and talking. This episode originally ran…
- Savings strategies that actually work · 22 min.You know you want to save for that vacation, those new tires and more generally, the future. But what savings approach actually works? Certified financial planner Tania P. Brown…
- What to do when you're too upset to think straight · 23 min.Stressed, anxious, or angry? Distress tolerance tools — from dunking your head in a bowl of ice water to imagining yourself in a calm setting — can help. In this episode…
- A decision coach's approach to making hard decisions · 22 min.In this episode, decision coach Nell Wulfhart shares exercises to make speedier decisions, when to ask others for guidance and how to deal with any regret. This episode…
