Life Kit
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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How to 'shift' your emotions
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How to combat parental burnout
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The science behind the FDA ban on food dye Red No. 3
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How to recover after a workout
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Dear Life Kit: He kissed me then took it back
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Simple ways to protect yourself from scams
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How to travel on a budget
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How to improve your posture
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How to be a 'supercommunicator'
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Negotiation tactics for everyday life
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The cost of being there: budget for your friend's celebrations
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What you need to know about cardio
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How to cook when you're not into cooking
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How a buddy system can help you reach your goals
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Stressed? Try one of these quick resets
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How to move more this year
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Financial habits to leave behind in 2025
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Take a moment to reflect before the new year
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How to cut down on drinking
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Clear out your clutter
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How to stop overanalyzing romantic relationships
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Should I buy that thing? A framework to help you decide
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How to optimize your circadian rhythm
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7 tiny hacks that can improve your to-do list
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Why you should take a 'fart walk' after a meal
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Dear Life Kit: My family stresses me out around the holidays
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How to thrive, not just survive in winter
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How to support a grieving friend
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5 ways to cut back your spending
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Give great gifts
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It's ok to run slow AF
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What people get wrong about hangovers
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Going home for the holidays? Here's how to cope with travel stress
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Got two left feet? A guide to dance
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A beginner's guide to roasting a Thanksgiving turkey
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Clever kitchen hacks from 'Bake Off' judge Prue Leith
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A stress-free guide to organizing important paperwork
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How long do leftovers last? And other food safety questions, answered
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How to pick the right health insurance plan
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Busting myths about hydration
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How to recover from a bad night of sleep
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How to slow down when you eat
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How to find lost objects: Techniques that really work
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Dear Life Kit: I need a gut check for a sticky situation
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A guide to breast cancer screening
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Should you let your kid quit something?
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How to avoid counterfeit and unsafe products online
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How to cut ultra-processed foods from your diet
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How "parts" therapy can help you heal
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How to talk to your aging parents about their finances
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