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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.

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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 your partner has a boundary, do you need to go along with it?

-Do you need to be on the sam... more

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Asia Jackson
YouTube fashion influencer
Episode: 5 rituals to reclaim that back-to-school buzz
Tracy Thomas
Host of The Stacks (book podcast)
The Stacks
Episode: 5 rituals to reclaim that back-to-school buzz
Kat Velos
Author of We Should Get Together
Episode: 5 rituals to reclaim that back-to-school buzz
Mary Jacobs
Secondhand stylist
Episode: 5 rituals to reclaim that back-to-school buzz
Ruby Redstone
Fashion historian and writer
Episode: 5 rituals to reclaim that back-to-school buzz
Itamar Schatz
Social science lecturer at Cambridge University and author of Solving Procrastination
Cambridge University
Episode: The reasons you procrastinate -- and how to finally stop
Damian Garcia
Metal detecting enthusiast and private finder
A1 Detective Agency (Illinois)
Episode: Find your lost keys faster with these techniques
Cassidy Freitas
Psychologist, author of Mom Needs A Moment
Independent; author
Episode: Mom needs a moment! How to pause parental rage
Asia Evans
Licensed mental health counselor and financial therapist
Independent/Consulting
Episode: 5 questions that can save you from a bad purchase

Host

Marielle Segarra
Host of Life Kit, NPR

Reviews

4.6 out of 5 stars from 10.1k ratings
  • Like the variety

    As a retired person, I am not so much in need of podcasts about how to reduce stress or raise the kids. I do appreciate the wide variety of topics that you cover, so I can pick the ones that are most relevant to me. For example, procrastination! As soon as we retire, we think we're going to clean out the garage. That does not happen.

    I appreciated the one about making buying decisions because now that I'm retired, I don't have as much money to just buy on a whim. Good overview on how to think ab... more

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    Marinette5050
    United States22 days ago
  • LOVE IT

    I truly adoree this podcast. They cover all possible topics and teach me stuff I didn’t even know I needed to learn. Also Marielle has a great voice and personality!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    gisellaqa
    Germanya month ago
  • Bite-sized Thoughtful Advice / information

    Love this pod! Spot on with tips and info on a variety of topics. Short episodes provide a succinct overview and resources if you want to dive deeper into a topic. I have several episodes saved and shared.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    fitziefitzfitz
    United Statesa month ago
  • Recent Time Audit Episode

    I really enjoyed the recent time audit episode. It resonated with me an I’m working on my own audit right now! Thank you

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    jrsmith817
    United Statesa month ago
  • Love it!

    My favorite podcast ever!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Eap2233
    Brazil2 months ago

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Many find the format easy to listen to and the content consistently useful for daily decision-making.
Some criticisms call for less premiumization and more diverse, credentialed guests.
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Want more intimacy in your relationships? Conflict could help
Q: So how do we have those conversations effectively when misalignment arises?
Priya suggests pausing to identify needs, clarifying what each person actually wants, and setting up the fight (or clearing) in a way that both parties understand the purpose and boundaries, which can make the conversation constructive rather than combative.
Mom needs a moment! How to pause parental rage
Q: Is this advice only for moms, or do dads and other caregivers benefit as well?
Cassidy explains the guidance is universal for all caregivers, emphasizing that everyone, including dads and expectant parents, can benefit from creating margins, resting, and learning to pause before reacting.
Dear Life Kit: Should I put my life on hold for my partner?
Q: Should I move away now or wait for my boyfriend to be ready to move in together?
Live your life and consider moving if it makes financial and emotional sense for you, but don't put your life on hold for someone else; have clear conversations about long-term plans and keep communication honest to avoid resentment.
Your perfectionism isn't a problem — if you know how to use it
Q: Could you walk us through the idea of explaining vs expressing and why that matters for perfectionists?
Explaining communicates what is happening without sharing feelings or needs, which can erode collaboration; expressing includes emotions and needs, helping others understand your experience while still communicating what you want.
Your perfectionism isn't a problem — if you know how to use it
Q: Katherine, in your book, you say a lot of messaging around perfectionism is gendered. Let's start there.
Language shapes how we think about perfectionism and whether we are good or bad for pursuing it; the goal is to recognize this conditioning and reframe perfectionism as a neutral, potentially powerful impulse rather than a flaw.

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Life Kit delivers concise, expert-driven guidance across everyday topics like health, money, parenting, and productivity. Episodes feature clinicians, researchers, journalists, and other specialists who translate science and research into practical steps listeners can apply immediately. The show stands out for its emphasis on actionable frameworks (e.g., savings buckets, distress tolerance, mindful eating) and its ability to pair credible experts with relatable storytelling. Listeners often appreciate the friendly, evidence-based approach and the variety of guests, from medical professionals to financial planners, that keeps topics relevant and doable for a broad audience.

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1. Life Kit: Health
2. Life Kit: Money
3. Short Wave
4. Hidden Brain
5. Life Kit: Parenting

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2. Tracy Thomas
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4. Mary Jacobs
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8. Cassidy Freitas

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