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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. 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.

Episodes

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5 simple ways to minimize stress

06 Feb 2024
17m
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This podcast episode delves into the Five Resets, a practical strategy for conquering chronic stress by harnessing the mind-body connection. It outlines three key resets to find balance: setting clear, actionable goals, fostering a tech-free environment, and exploring mindful techniques like deep breathing and movement...

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How to talk to kids about sex, bodies and consent

05 Feb 2024
24m
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This podcast episode explores the importance of comprehensive sex education and open conversations about sexual health with children. It emphasizes the need to use accurate terminology for body parts, promote inclusivity and consent, and lay the groundwork for healthy relationships from an early age. The episode highli...

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Thinking of getting inked? Advice from a veteran tattoo artist

01 Feb 2024
22m
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This podcast episode delves into the world of tattoos, providing valuable insights and guidance for those considering getting inked. It covers extensive topics, from tattoo artist selection and design considerations to aftercare and handling the pain. The discussion also explores the addictive nature of tattoos and off...

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Improve your indoor air quality

30 Jan 2024
15m
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This podcast episode emphasizes the significance of maintaining good indoor air quality by addressing common sources of pollution in homes. It highlights the importance of ventilation, keeping the house dust-free, managing mold growth, using air cleaners, and testing for pollutants like radon. By taking these measures,...

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How to mind your own business

29 Jan 2024
21m
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This podcast episode delves into the importance of setting boundaries in relationships and discusses the problems of constant problem-solving and excessive pleasing of others. It explores the negative consequences of being a fixer, including burnout, anxiety, and strained relationships, and emphasizes the need for self...

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How to have a healthy relationship with caffeine

25 Jan 2024
23m
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This podcast episode delves into the world of caffeine, exploring its properties, effects on the body, and how to maintain a healthy relationship with it. It emphasizes responsible caffeine consumption, dispels common myths, and provides guidelines for finding one's caffeine consumption sweet spot.

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The emotional rollercoaster of being a new mom

23 Jan 2024
24m
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This podcast episode explores the concept of metrescence, the transition to motherhood, encompassing physical, psychological, emotional, and social changes. It emphasizes the importance of recognizing and supporting mothers during this time, addressing challenges such as perinatal mood and anxiety disorders and the imp...

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Why being uncomfortable is important

22 Jan 2024
18m
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This podcast episode delves into practical strategies for acknowledging and dealing with discomfort, empowering individuals to develop resilience and navigate uncomfortable situations effectively for their emotional well-being.

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How to save for a big purchase

18 Jan 2024
16m
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This podcast episode emphasizes the importance of setting realistic financial goals, provides practical strategies for achieving them, and explores how to creatively increase savings. It acknowledges the challenges individuals face in managing personal finances and priorities, and offers five key takeaways for effectiv...

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Fitness as your body fluctuates

16 Jan 2024
21m
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This podcast dives into the importance of adapting exercise to accommodate physical changes, setting realistic fitness goals, recognizing boundaries, practicing active recovery, prioritizing mental health, accepting changes in the body, and promoting radical acceptance. It challenges traditional notions of exercise and...

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Soothe stress in minutes

15 Jan 2024
21m
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This podcast episode provides practical and actionable strategies for managing stress and improving mental health. The episode emphasizes the importance of recognizing emotions, singing thoughts, creating mind maps, physical activity, employing relaxation techniques, practicing gratitude, and setting realistic goals.

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What happens when you move your body throughout the day

13 Jan 2024
11m
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This podcast episode delves into the positive impact of incorporating movement breaks into daily routines, highlighting improved well-being, reduced fatigue, and enhanced positive emotions. Despite challenges with compliance, the study emphasizes the significance of regular breaks to enhance energy levels and reduce fe...

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It's not too late to learn a new instrument

11 Jan 2024
17m
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This podcast episode delves into the joys and challenges of learning a new musical instrument, providing valuable advice and strategies for beginners to overcome hurdles and develop a consistent practice routine. It highlights the importance of choosing an instrument you genuinely want to play, setting realistic goals,...

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Sleep myths, busted

09 Jan 2024
17m
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This podcast episode thoroughly debunks common sleep myths and misconceptions, emphasizing the critical role of sleep for overall health and well-being. It highlights the importance of establishing a consistent sleep routine, getting seven to nine hours of sleep per night, and avoiding sleep-disrupting habits like watc...

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Freshen up your resume

08 Jan 2024
20m
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This podcast episode is a comprehensive guide to crafting an effective resume and navigating the job hunting process. It covers various aspects, including writing a compelling executive summary, including relevant core competencies and skills, tailoring the resume to specific job postings, structuring the resume for cl...

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How to start an exercise habit

04 Jan 2024
15m
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This podcast episode delves into reframing the perception of exercise to promote healthier behaviors, emphasizing that any form of physical activity counts towards improved health outcomes. It challenges common misconceptions about exercise, highlighting the importance of starting small and gradually increasing activit...

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Refresh your budget with these simple finance tips

02 Jan 2024
14m
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This episode emphasizes the importance of self-care for financial wellness, including managing finances, relationships, health, personal time, career, and the environment. It guides listeners through budgeting, saving, and investing, emphasizing the need to align financial choices with personal needs and values. Self-c...

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How to make resolutions you'll keep

01 Jan 2024
18m
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This podcast episode covers the SMART goal-setting method, emphasizing the importance of setting clear, measurable, and achievable goals for personal and professional success. It offers tools like "The Five Whys" technique to explore the underlying reasons behind goals and ensure alignment with personal values. Takeaw...

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Ready to get running? A starter guide

28 Dec 2023
24m
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This podcast episode offers comprehensive advice for beginners and experienced runners alike. It covers topics such as overcoming inner critic, choosing appropriate gear and techniques, creating a running program, improving running form, cross-training for injury prevention, and staying motivated. Overall, the episode ...

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How to slow down and reflect ahead of 2024

26 Dec 2023
20m
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This podcast reflects on the past year and sets intentions for the upcoming year through exercises like creating a gratitude list, drawing activities, and meditative practices. It encourages listeners to engage in "sweet alone time" for introspection, reflection, and appreciation and encourages them to create vision bo...

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