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. <br><br>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
6 episodes
Episodes
Life Kit
DBT offers practical tools for surviving emotional overload
When intense emotion narrows judgment, distress-tolerance skills can lower arousal and create room to respond without worsening the situation.
Jul 23, 2026 · 26 min
Life Kit
A decision coach says stop deliberating and start testing
Major choices rarely become certain through more analysis, but structured experiments can reveal which option fits real life.
Jul 21, 2026 · 26 min
Life Kit
Fiber feeds gut microbes and protects long-term health
The episode explains how increasing fiber can support cholesterol, blood sugar, immunity and heart health without triggering avoidable digestive discomfort.
Jul 20, 2026 · 18 min
Life Kit
Four ways to handle friendship and family friction
The episode shows how clear boundaries and direct conversations can ease tensions without turning every awkward relationship into a crisis.
Jul 16, 2026 · 20 min
Life Kit
Find summer joy without spending much
The episode reframes summer fun as a practice of imagination and connection rather than a test of disposable income.
Jul 14, 2026 · 15 min
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A guilt-free budget separates spending from self-worth
Financial shame can distort everyday decisions, relationships, and generosity, but a values-based spending plan offers a more practical foundation.
Jul 13, 2026 · 27 min