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. Support public media by joining NPR+ at plus.npr.org . You’ll get perks for over 25 NPR podcasts, including sponsor-free listening and helpful curated playlists by topic for Life Kit.
In this episode of Life Kit, Marielle interviews Cameron Huddleston, a journalist and author of "Mom and Dad, We Need to Talk," about how to approach financial conversations with aging parents. Cameron provides advice on initiating these discussions, questions to ask regarding estate planning documents, bill payments, ...
In this episode of NPR's Life Kit, Marielle interviews Jose Briones, author of "Low Tech Life: A Guide to Mindful Digital Minimalism," about transitioning from smartphones to simpler devices to reclaim time and reduce digital dependence. Jose shares his personal experience of reducing screen time from 12-13 hours a day...
This episode of NPR's Life Kit features an interview with etiquette expert Elaine Swann, providing guidelines on how to be a good houseguest. The discussion covers preparing a host for your arrival, including how much advance notice to give, what information to share beforehand (like dietary restrictions), and whether ...
In this episode of NPR's Life Kit, host Marielle Segarra interviews Kari Kammel, director of the Center for Anti-Counterfeiting and Product Protection at Michigan State University, about how to avoid buying counterfeit products online and in stores. Kari provides tips such as buying directly from trusted brands or auth...
This episode of NPR's Life Kit features a discussion between Marielle and NPR health correspondent Maria Godoy about seed oils. The conversation addresses concerns about seed oils, including the refining process using hexane, the potential for inflammation due to omega-6 fatty acids, and their prevalence in ultra-proce...
This episode of Life Kit features an interview with Amanda Hess, author of "Second Life: Having a Child in the Digital Age," discussing the impact of technology and the internet on pregnancy and parenting. Hess shares her personal experiences of how targeted ads and idealized online portrayals affected her perception o...
This episode of NPR's Life Kit features an interview with writer Suleika Jaouad, author of "The Book of Alchemy," discussing the benefits and techniques of journaling. Suleika shares her personal experiences with journaling, especially during difficult times like her cancer treatment, and emphasizes that journaling can...
This episode of NPR's Life Kit features an interview with chef David Nayfeld, author of "Dad, What's for Dinner?", discussing the joys and challenges of cooking with kids. Nayfeld emphasizes the importance of involving children in the cooking process from a young age, focusing on building confidence and family connecti...
This episode of NPR's Life Kit features a discussion with Ronald Young Jr. and Katie Sturino, hosted by Andee Tagle, addressing listeners' questions about body image and acceptance. The panel offers advice on how to handle friends who make disparaging comments about their own appearance, manage feelings of jealousy in ...
In this episode of NPR's Life Kit, host Marielle Segarra interviews financial educator Yanely Espinal about common financial mistakes. They discuss errors related to borrowing money, such as not comparison shopping for loans and the risks of co-signing. The conversation also covers mistakes in making money, like not us...
Catherine Marr, CEO of NPR, announces that Congress has eliminated all federal funding for public media at the White House's request. She highlights the impact this will have on local news coverage, access to information, and community connection, particularly in rural areas. Marr emphasizes NPR's continued commitmen...
This episode of Life Kit provides a framework for making informed purchasing decisions. Host Marielle Segarra, along with experts Asia Evans and Brian Vines, offer advice on differentiating between needs and wants, understanding the emotional reasons behind purchases, and considering how an item fits into one's lifesty...
This episode of NPR's Life Kit explores the complexities of giving and receiving compliments. Host Andee Tagle interviews behavioral scientist Xuan Zhao from Stanford University, discussing research that reveals the positive impact of genuine compliments on both the giver and receiver. They delve into why some people s...
This episode of Life Kit features Marielle interviewing confidence coach Regina Bonds about how to build confidence in order to ask people out in real life. Regina provides tips on building general confidence through meditation and self-affirmations, which can then be translated into romantic confidence. They discuss h...
This episode of NPR's Life Kit features an interview with Katy Bowman, a biomechanist and movement teacher, and Diana Hill, a clinical psychologist, co-authors of "I Know I Should Exercise, but 44 Reasons Why I Don't Move and How to Get Over Them." The episode addresses our attachment to smartphones and offers techniqu...
This episode of NPR's Life Kit discusses effective ways to protect oneself from mosquitoes and mosquito-borne diseases. Reporter Andee Tagle interviews entomology professor Sammy Ramsey and medical entomologist Brian Byrd, who provide insights on why some people are bitten more than others, debunk common myths, and exp...
This episode of NPR's Life Kit explores the importance of play for adults and provides practical advice on how to incorporate it into daily life. It features insights from play coach Jeff Harry and play researcher Dr. Stuart Brown, who emphasize that play is essential for well-being, socialization, and adapting to diff...
This episode of NPR's Life Kit explores the concept of co-living as a way to build community and combat loneliness. It challenges the modern ideal of isolated living and presents co-living as a return to more communal ways of life. The episode features insights from Jillian Morris, who lives in a co-living space and of...
In this episode of NPR's Life Kit, Marielle and Arzu Rezvani discuss strategies for maximizing savings and protecting money from inflation. They begin by highlighting the importance of checking interest rates on savings accounts and comparing them to the inflation rate, noting that many traditional savings accounts off...
This episode of NPR's Life Kit discusses the practice of celibacy, focusing on taking a temporary break from sex to understand oneself better, develop new behavior patterns, and reconnect with a partner. The episode features Melissa Febos, author of "The Dry Season," who shares her experience of going a year without se...
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