
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.
| Publishes | Daily | Episodes | 1219 | Founded | 7 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | Self-ImprovementEducationHealth & Fitness | |||

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