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Life Kit

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Self-Improvement
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Parenting
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Stress Management
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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. 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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Jenny Taitz
Clinical psychologist and author of "Stress Resets, How to Soothe Your Body and Mind in Minutes"
Episode: Stressed? Try one of these quick resets
Leah Ruppanner
Sociologist at the University of Melbourne
University of Melbourne
Episode: Feeling drained? Here's how to lighten your mental load
Jackie Fortiér
Reporter on HDHPs for NPR and KFF Health News series Healthcare Helpline
NPR/KFF Health News
Episode: Make the most of a high-deductible health plan
Caitlin Donovan
Representative with the Patient Advocate Foundation
Patient Advocate Foundation
Episode: Make the most of a high-deductible health plan
Thomas Lehmann
Dog walker and pet sitter in the Atlanta suburbs
Independent contractor
Episode: Make the most of a high-deductible health plan
Madison Burgess
Elementary school teacher in San Diego
Self-employed? (as per transcript)
Episode: Make the most of a high-deductible health plan
Prathyusha Savjani
Board-certified allergist and immunologist with a clinic in central Houston
Houston clinic
Episode: Don't rely only on anti-histamines this allergy season
Reshma Sajjani
Lawyer, author, activist, founder of nonprofits focused on gender equality
Moms First
Episode: How to be a working parent? Lower your standards
Amy Becombe
Founder and CEO of the Center for Parental Leave Leadership
Center for Parental Leave Leadership
Episode: How to be a working parent? Lower your standards

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Marielle Segarra
Host of various episodes, known for her relatable and friendly approach to facilitating discussions with experts on crucial life topics.

Reviews

4.6 out of 5 stars from 9.5k ratings
  • Overly simplistic, lacks context

    Although I enjoy the concept of Life Kit, I find the episodes overly simplistic, obvious and common knowledge. They also lack context and nuance. They assume the listener has money, time, and resources to intact the change they recommend. It’s patronizing. Also the “takeaways” infuriate me as they are simply repeating the exact point that’s just been made.

    Apple Podcasts
    2
    Oodlesofnoodles44
    United States5 days ago
  • Best podcast ever!

    Really useful. Thank you.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    muming1118
    China5 days ago
  • How can you not like this?

    Love this podcast. I learn something new every week for free. How can you not like that?

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Iguana123
    United Kingdom5 days ago
  • Life Kit obsessed!

    I love Life Kit so much! They always have interesting topics that help me learn, spark curiosity, and inspire me. Thanks for helping me be a better human, Life Kit!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    saritapepita
    United States16 days ago
  • Such a great show

    I really love this podcast. The topics are wide ranging, and I often find myself learning new and super useful things to apply in my daily life, or to pass on to friends and family!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Jessica in Duluth
    United States18 days ago

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Many find the range of topics covered to be both engaging and informative, providing valuable insights from a variety of experts.
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Feeling drained? Here's how to lighten your mental load
Q: What are the eight categories of mental load Leah identifies, and how can listeners begin to address them?
Leah outlines eight categories—life organization, emotional support, relationship hygiene, magic-making, dream-building, individual upkeep, safety, and Medicare—and suggests auditing your responsibilities in each to identify where you can offload, delegate, or simplify, ultimately reducing unnecessary cognitive burden.
Don't rely only on anti-histamines this allergy season
Q: What is the best three-pronged approach to managing allergy symptoms during high pollen days?
The approach includes reducing exposure to allergens, using nasal steroids and saline rinses (often with timing considerations), and considering immunotherapy for longer-term relief, with antihistamines as a supplemental option when needed.
Don't rely only on anti-histamines this allergy season
Q: How often can we take oral antihistamines, and should we combine them?
Oral antihistamines are not a catch-all solution; they may help mild symptoms but don't address inflammation driven by other mediators, and they can be combined with nasal steroid sprays or antihistamine nasal sprays for additional relief.
How to get 'financially naked' with your partner
Q: How should couples approach debt and future financial plans when moving in together?
The guidance is to establish a joint strategy with a yours, mine, and ours approach, disclose debts, earnings, and savings, and implement a plan to manage money together without creating resentment.
How to get 'financially naked' with your partner
Q: What conversations about money do you need to have when you get engaged?
Tu recommends avoiding financial infidelity, discussing debt, savings, spending patterns, and planning for shared goals, with emphasis on transparency and joint decision-making.

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A variety of practical life advice is offered, focusing on topics ranging from personal finance, health, travel planning, to relationship dynamics. Expert insights guide listeners through everyday challenges and provide actionable tips for improvement, catering to an audience seeking to enhance their daily lives and well-being. The podcast stands out for its approachable format, where expert knowledge is distilled into relatable and manageable advice, making it particularly accessible to a broad range of listeners seeking both personal and professional development.

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1. Life Kit: Health
2. Life Kit: Money
3. Hidden Brain
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2. Leah Ruppanner
3. Jackie Fortiér
4. Caitlin Donovan
5. Thomas Lehmann
6. Madison Burgess
7. Prathyusha Savjani
8. Reshma Sajjani

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