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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.
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Life KitSeasonal Affective Disorder is real. Here's how to get through it
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…
Life KitDear Life Kit: Why are they like this?!
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…
Life KitHow to DIY a clever (and low-budget) Halloween costume
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…
Life KitHow honest should you really be? Tips for sharing good and bad news
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?…
Life KitWhy you should take a 'say no' retreat
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…
Life KitAnxious about trying for a baby? Here's how to deal
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…
Life KitHow to find your flow state when you’ve lost it
Unlocking the "flow state" – that euphoric, effortless immersion in a challenging task – offers a powerful roadmap for finding purpose and momentum in midlife…
Life KitHow to stock your medicine cabinet for cold and flu season
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…
Life KitOvercoming romantic obsession
When a crush turns into a harmful obsession, you might experience limerence, romantic infatuation characterized by extreme emotional highs and lows, intrusive…
Life KitIt's fall. Let's get cozy!
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…
Life KitIt's open enrollment season. Here's how to make the best decision for you
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…
Life KitHow journaling can help you through hard moments
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…
Life KitThere's still time to reach your 2026 money goals
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…
Life KitWorried you’re being overcharged when shopping online? Listen to this
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…
Life KitA head-to-toe check in for your health
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…
Life KitBeat performance anxiety with these quick tips
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…
Life KitIs IVF actually right for you?
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…
Life KitDear Life Kit: How much advice is too much advice?
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…
Life KitNo, it's not too early to start saving for the holidays
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…
Life KitFeeling insecure? Try this memory-update exercise
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…
Life KitQuitting is sometimes the right decision. Here's how to know when to walk away
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…
Life KitHow to jumpstart your child's financial future
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…
Life KitWant more intimacy in your relationships? Conflict could help
Conflict is not necessarily a bad thing. In fact, it’s necessary for close, authentic relationships, says Priya Parker, a conflict resolution facilitator and…
Life KitBoost your mood in 15 minutes
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…
Life Kit5 rituals to reclaim that back-to-school buzz
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…
Life KitThe reasons you procrastinate -- and how to finally stop
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…
Life KitFind your lost keys faster with these techniques
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…
Life KitHow to stop fixating on your body in the era of GLP-1s
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…
Life KitMom needs a moment! How to pause parental rage
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…
Life Kit5 questions that can save you from a bad purchase
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…
Life KitDear Life Kit: Should I put my life on hold for my partner?
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…
Life KitYour perfectionism isn't a problem — if you know how to use it
Are you a 'Parisian perfectionist'? How about a 'messy perfectionist'? Psychotherapist Katherine Morgan Schafler believes there are 5 kinds of perfectionists…
Life KitIs hormone therapy the cheat code to perimenopause?
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…
Life KitIf sex is painful, you have options
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…
Life KitFeeling short on time? Do a time audit
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…
Life KitShrink your grocery bill
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…
Life KitTiny pep talks for everyday problems
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…
Life KitDon't stop exercising just because you're pregnant
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…
Life KitFind your side quest
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…
Life KitFree yourself from 'information overload'
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…
Life KitHow to have better conversations
Called 'supercommunicators,' these people have the exceptional ability of creating authentic connections with others — just by listening and talking. This…
Life KitSavings strategies that actually work
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…
Life KitWhat to do when you're too upset to think straight
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…
Life KitA decision coach's approach to making hard decisions
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…
Life KitBefore you fibermaxx, know these tips
Fiber is a dietary superhero. It lowers cholesterol, helps regulate blood sugar levels and keeps your hunger in check. But chances are, you're not getting…
Life KitWhen your best friend tells you to stop texting her
Advice inbound. In this edition of Dear Life Kit, we're pulling wisdom from the Life Kit archives to help you: -Support a friend who is imposing distance…
Life KitSummer fun that doesn't break the budget
Wondering how to have fun this summer without spending a fortune? All you need is a little creativity. Go on a "penny date." Throw a movie marathon party. Swap…
Life KitA financial planner's advice for spending without guilt
Whether you're feeling guilty about overspending or guilty about not spending enough, shame around money can get in the way of your goals. In this episode…
Life KitWant to get pregnant? There’s more to it than you think
Whether you’re ready to become pregnant today or thinking about the future, there’s a lot to learn about your fertility. In this episode, a reproductive…
Life KitYou can have a good divorce
A lot of marriages end in divorce. As painful as it can be, there’s a way for separating partners to engage with the divorce process in a healthy way. Karen…
Life KitScarfing down your food? How to be intentional about meals
Eating more deliberately can help you make better choices about nourishing your body, says Lilian Cheung, a mindful eating lecturer at Harvard. She shares how…
Life KitElevate group conversations with a 'magical question'
Want to cut through small talk at your next mixer? Try asking a "magical question," says Priya Parker, a conflict resolution facilitator and author of the book…
Life KitHow to save at restaurants if you're burnt out on cooking
Do you blow $20 on slop bowls because you keep forgetting to pack lunch? Or can't help but overspend every time you eat out with friends? Dining out can be…
Life KitHow to clean when it's the last thing you want to do
Sometimes you just don't have the energy to do the dishes and pick up all the dirty clothes from the floor. Therapist KC Davis, author of How to Keep House…
Life KitHow to dump an energy vampire
Need some advice? In this edition of Dear Life Kit, we're pulling wisdom from the vast Life Kit archives to help you: -Avoid energy vampires -Set firmer…
Life KitThe ingredients for a 'nice life'
If chasing a "perfect" life feels exhausting, try for a nice life instead, says Rachel Wilkerson Miller. In her upcoming book, The Nice Life: How to Elevate…
Life KitShould I take a probiotic? And other gut questions, answered
Research shows that our gut microbiome -- the trillions of microbes that populate our intestines -- isn't just involved in digestion. It's intimately linked to…
Life KitPractical advice for modern dads
We often talk about the mental load of parenting as something mothers carry. But active, involved dads have questions, too, and not many places to ask them. In…
Life KitHow to reclaim the magic of summer, according to Gretchen Rubin
How do you want to make this summer special? Whatever it is, now is a good time to think through your goals before the season flies by. In this episode of Life…
Life KitStop overthinking skin care. What's essential and what's hype
The list of skin care products being sold as “essential” can feel endless. What do all those serums, creams, acids and toners actually do — and do you need…