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+. Your subscription supports the show and unlocks an exclusive sponsor-free feed. Learn more at plus.npr.org/lifekit

  1. Math for English majors

    3 DAYS AGO

    Math for English majors

    If math never quite stuck for you, Ben Orlin is here to change that. He says think of math as a language. Numbers are the nouns and the arithmetic operations are verbs. This episode, learning the language of math to help you in your day-to-day life. Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices NPR Privacy Policy

    16 min
  2. Boost your mood in 15 minutes

    5 DAYS AGO

    Boost your mood in 15 minutes

    Sometimes you're just feeling blah: 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 often simpler than we think. This episode, NPR's science desk and Life Kit staff present research-backed mood boosters to instantly shake yourself out of a slump and turn your day around. Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices NPR Privacy Policy

    24 min
  3. How to make networking less awkward

    6 DAYS AGO

    How to make networking less awkward

    Shaking hands, sending cold emails and asking for coffee can feel unnatural. Networking expert Robbie Samuels explains how to create meaningful job connections in more authentic ways. This episode originally published on October 2, 2022. Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices NPR Privacy Policy

    18 min
  4. Smart credit card habits to keep you out of debt

    29 AUG

    Smart credit card habits to keep you out of debt

    Even if you use a credit card all the time, it can be difficult to understand the ins and outs of how they work. Whether you're a new credit card owner or just want to make sure you're getting the most out of your card, this episode will walk through the fundamentals of the credit card game. Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices NPR Privacy Policy

    19 min
  5. How to help your Gen Z kid cope with their back-to-school emotions

    27 AUG

    How to help your Gen Z kid cope with their back-to-school emotions

    Today's teens struggle with perfectionism and mood swings, and their parents struggle to have hard conversations with them, according to a recent survey. Teen psychologist Lisa Damour explains how parents can better support their kids as a new school year begins. Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices NPR Privacy Policy

    23 min
  6. Dealing with neighbor drama

    26 AUG

    Dealing with neighbor drama

    Conflicts with neighbors are common. Trash, noise, parking, weeds — there are seemingly endless ways neighbors can get on each other's nerves. But it doesn't have to be that way. A mediator and a dispute resolution expert say that taking calm, measured steps to resolve conflict can lead to greater understanding and even harmony between you and the folks on your block. Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices NPR Privacy Policy

    21 min
  7. Fruit flies don't appear out of nowhere. Here's how to get rid of them

    22 AUG

    Fruit flies don't appear out of nowhere. Here's how to get rid of them

    Seeing a swarm of pesky fruit flies in the kitchen is frustrating. We talk with a fruit fly researcher about how fruit flies make their way into your home, how to ripen fruit without attracting them and how to trap them. Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices NPR Privacy Policy

    13 min
  8. How to buy less stuff

    20 AUG

    How to buy less stuff

    If you're struggling to save for long-term goals, find yourself lost in a sea of clutter or are concerned about consumerism and climate change, there are ways to curb your shopping habits. This episode, journalist Stacey Vanek Smith talks to writers, influencers and activists in the sustainable fashion industry about how to reign in overconsumption, rethink our power as consumers and challenge ourselves to buy less. Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices NPR Privacy Policy

    21 min
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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+. Your subscription supports the show and unlocks an exclusive sponsor-free feed. Learn more at plus.npr.org/lifekit

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  • Creator
    NPR
  • Years Active
    2019 - 2024
  • Episodes
    871
  • Copyright
    © Copyright 2019-2021 NPR - For Personal Use Only
  • Show Website
    Life Kit
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