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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. 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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12:52

Why you should take a 'fart walk' after a meal

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2024/12/12

Post-meal walks to release gas, called 'fart walks,' have become popular on social media. NPR health correspondent Maria Godoy says the science is solid on this trend. She shares the many health benefits of walking after eating: better digestion, more balanced blood sugar levels and a healthier gut microbiome.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy

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Dear Life Kit: My family stresses me out around the...

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2024/12/10

Holiday family gatherings can be stressful. But what if moments of tension could be a moment for growth. Psychotherapist Daniel Olavarría weighs in on questions from listeners with tricky family dilemmas.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy

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23:26

How to thrive, not just survive in winter

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2024/12/09

Winter is back. The days are shorter, the cold air hurts when breathing in and a warm bed seems more appealing than the outdoors. For some, remaining active and social can be challenging once the clocks roll back an hour. But should we let winter keep us from living our lives? In this episode, health psychologist Kari Leibowitz discusses her new book, How To Winter: Harness Your Mindset to Thrive on Cold, Dark, or Difficult Days. She gives tips about how to enjoy winter and explains how a slight

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21:01

How to support a grieving friend

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2024/12/05

When a friend's loved one has died, what do you do? Send flowers? Condolences? Distract them? It can be hard to know how to support a grieving friend. You want to be there for them, but you also know there's not much you can do to heal their pain. This episode, reporter Julia Furlan talks to grief experts about the most effective ways to show up for someone. And she shares insights from the times she's supported her own friends through their loss.An earlier version of this story incorrectly stated

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16:30

5 ways to cut back your spending

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2024/12/03

As we enter a period of high personal spending, here are 5 tips from past Life Kit experts on how to save money during the holidays and year-round.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy

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16:54

Give great gifts

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2024/12/02

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25:44

It's ok to run slow AF

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2024/11/28

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26:01

What people get wrong about hangovers

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2024/11/26

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Going home for the holidays? Here's how to cope with...

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2024/11/25

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20:07

Got two left feet? A guide to dance

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2024/11/21

A basic guide to boogying down, whether that's at a wedding, a dance studio or alone in your kitchen. In this episode, experts offer tips on how to shake off that self-consciousness and find the beat.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy

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22:13

A beginner's guide to roasting a Thanksgiving turkey

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2024/11/19

If you roast your turkey on a pre-heated pizza stone, you can avoid the dreaded task of flipping the piping hot bird midway through the cooking process, says Lan Lam of 'America's Test Kitchen.' This episode originally aired on Nov. 16, 2023.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy

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16:21

Clever kitchen hacks from 'Bake Off' judge Prue Leith

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2024/11/18

Chef and TV host Prue Leith may be an exacting judge with the bakers on The Great British Bake Off. But when it comes to the rest of us, she thinks we could all cut ourselves a bit of slack in the kitchen. That's the idea behind her new cookbook, Life's Too Short to Stuff a Mushroom. It includes flavorful and simple recipes — but also dozens of practical cooking hacks from her 65-year culinary career. From peeling garlic to rescuing over-whipped cream, she offers strategies that can help you reduce

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21:30

A stress-free guide to organizing important paperwork

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2024/11/14

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How long do leftovers last? And other food safety...

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2024/11/12

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16:33

How to pick the right health insurance plan

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2024/11/11

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 months. This episode, we break down some of the terms and share guided questions to help you choose the plan that's best for you. This episode was originally published Oct. 31, 2023.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy

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Busting myths about hydration

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2024/11/07

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How to recover from a bad night of sleep

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2024/11/05

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How to slow down when you eat

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2024/11/04

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 to enjoy meals while paying attention. This episode originally published September 11, 2023.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy

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19:07

How to find lost objects: Techniques that really work

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2024/10/31

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Dear Life Kit: I need a gut check for a sticky situation

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2024/10/29

Comedian and advice columnist Sophia Benoit weighs in on questions from listeners with sticky interpersonal situations and gives us a gut check on each one.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy

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