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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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19:28

Why anxiety is a superpower

Life Kit ·

2025/09/23

As bad as it feels, anxiety is essential, says psychotherapist Britt Frank, author of The Science of Stuck. It can be a helpful warning signal that something is off, or even dangerous. But when anxiety hits, it's hard to remember its importance. In this episode, Frank explains what we can do for feel more centered when we anxiety makes us feel overwhelmed -- so we can listen to what it's telling us. This episode was originally published on May 23, 2023.Follow us on Instagram: @nprlifekitSign up for

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How to maintain a healthy interracial relationship

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2025/09/22

If you're in an interracial relationship, there can be additional concerns even with lots of love and care: cultural misunderstandings, family members who say hurtful things, disagreements over values or communication styles and larger power imbalances at play. This episode, writer Davon Loeb shares advice on navigating racial differences in your relationship and creating a stronger connection with your partner.Follow us on Instagram: @nprlifekitSign up for our newsletter here.Have an episode idea

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22:01

What to do when your health insurance denies coverage

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2025/09/18

What happens when you get a medical bill for something your insurance should have covered? KFF Health News reporter Jackie Fortier outlines who talk to, what to say and how to appeal a denial from your insurance company.Have a question about navigating the health care system? Contact us here and you might be part of an upcoming episode of Health Care Helpline. Follow us on Instagram: @nprlifekitSign up for our newsletter here.Have an episode idea or feedback you want to share? Email us

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21:14

Samin Nosrat's recipe for gathering with friends

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2025/09/11

For chef Samin Nosrat, one of the most valuable parts of life is sharing food with the people you love. Samin joins Life Kit to discuss her new cookbook, offers advice for ritualizing ongoing gatherings with friends and shares her recipe for the ultimate garlic bread. Follow us on Instagram: @nprlifekitSign up for our newsletter here.Have an episode idea or feedback you want to share? Email us at lifekit@npr.orgSupport the show and listen to it sponsor-free by signing up for Life Kit+

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22:54

A head to toe check in for the fall

Life Kit ·

2025/09/04

It’s not just school kids that could use a back-to-school reset. Like those annual September doctor's check ups, this episode of Life Kit is here to help you check in with your body and get your bases covered. We bring you our favorite advice from an audiologist, an ophthalmologist, a dermatologist and more to get you feeling fresh going into the fall season.Follow us on Instagram: @nprlifekitSign up for our newsletter here.Have an episode idea or feedback you want to share? Email us

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16:28

Road safety for pedestrians and cyclists

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2025/08/26

No matter whether you're walking, biking or driving, there are things you can do to stay safe on the road. NPR health correspondent Pien Huang shares her reporting on tips to keep each other safe while sharing our busy streets.Follow us on Instagram: @nprlifekitSign up for our newsletter here.Have an episode idea or feedback you want to share? Email us at lifekit@npr.orgSupport the show and listen to it sponsor-free by signing up for Life Kit+ at plus.npr.org/lifekitLearn more about sponsor message

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How to deal with intrusive thoughts

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2025/08/25

Have you ever had a disturbing thought pop up into your head? Thoughts that are distressing, repetitive and unwanted are called intrusive thoughts. NPR's senior Visuals producer LA Johnson talks with a therapist and a researcher to figure out what these thoughts mean, where they come from and how best to handle them. Follow us on Instagram: @nprlifekitSign up for our newsletter here.Have an episode idea or feedback you want to share? Email us at lifekit@npr.orgSupport the show and listen to it

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14:08

What eating disorders do to the brain and body

Life Kit ·

2025/08/14

Eating disorders are complicated illnesses that are often misunderstood. Dr. Eva Trujillo, a specialist in eating disorders, says eating disorders "literally rewire the brain," decrease brain size and make it harder to concentrate and regulate emotions. Emily Kwong, host of NPR's Short Wave, talks about the physical and mental impacts of eating disorders and how to recover in a world steeped in diet culture.Follow us on Instagram: @nprlifekitSign up for our newsletter here.Have an episode idea or

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20:05

How to talk to your parents about their money

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2025/08/06

Helping an aging parent with end-of-life planning? Financial journalist Cameron Huddleston explains how to broach the topic with your parents — and the documents and plans they should have in place. This episode originally published on Sept. 25, 2023. For handpicked podcast recommendations every week, subscribe to NPR’s Pod Club newsletter at npr.org/podclub. Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy

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19:47

Be a houseguest who gets invited back

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2025/08/05

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How to avoid counterfeit and unsafe products online

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2025/08/04

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Are seed oils really bad for you? Researchers unpack...

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2025/07/31

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Hidden ways technology can influence your parenting...

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2025/07/29

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How to embrace the mess and teach your kids to cook

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2025/07/24

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Congress has voted to eliminate government funding...

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2025/07/18

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How to crave movement more than screen time

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2025/07/10

Oftentimes, it's easier to scroll through our phones than do some squats. So what can we do to motivate ourselves to pick movement? In this episode of Life Kit, we speak with clinical psychologist Diana Hill and movement specialist Katy Bowman about how to retrain your brain to crave physical activity more than your phone.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy

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22:37

Why communal living might change your life

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2025/07/03

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Make your savings work harder

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2025/07/01

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22:20

What a break from sex can teach you

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2025/06/30

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11:45

Stay safe this heat wave

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2025/06/24

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