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Elevate group conversations with a 'magical question'

July 02, 2026 2:00am 20 min

Want to cut through small talk at your next mixer? Try asking a "magical question," says Priya Parker, a conflict resolution facilitator and author of the book The Art of Gathering. These questions, like "What is a path ...

How to save at restaurants if you're burnt out on cooking

June 30, 2026 2:00am 17 min

Do you blow $20 on slop bowls because you keep forgetting to pack lunch? Or can't help but overspend every time you eat out with friends? Dining out can be expensive — but there are ways to minimize the financial punch. ...

How to clean when it's the last thing you want to do

June 29, 2026 2:00am 15 min

Sometimes you just don't have the energy to do the dishes and pick up all the dirty clothes from the floor. Therapist KC Davis, author of How to Keep House While Drowning, has developed a framework for keeping up with ho...

How to dump an energy vampire

June 25, 2026 2:00am 15 min

Need some advice? In this edition of Dear Life Kit, we're pulling wisdom from the vast Life Kit archives to help you: -Avoid energy vampires -Set firmer boundaries with friends at work -Navigate your own success when oth...

The ingredients for a 'nice life'

June 23, 2026 2:00am 19 min

If chasing a "perfect" life feels exhausting, try for a nice life instead, says Rachel Wilkerson Miller. In her upcoming book, The Nice Life: How to Elevate the Everyday and Find Joy in What You Have, Miller argues that ...

Should I take a probiotic? And other gut questions, answered

June 22, 2026 2:05am 13 min

Research shows that our gut microbiome -- the trillions of microbes that populate our intestines -- isn't just involved in digestion. It's intimately linked to our immune systems, mental health, cognition and more. If yo...

Practical advice for modern dads

June 18, 2026 2:00am 19 min

We often talk about the mental load of parenting as something mothers carry. But active, involved dads have questions, too, and not many places to ask them. In this episode, Kevin Maguire, author of The New Fatherhood, a...

How to reclaim the magic of summer, according to Gretchen Rubin

June 16, 2026 2:00am 20 min

How do you want to make this summer special? Whatever it is, now is a good time to think through your goals before the season flies by. In this episode of Life Kit, host Marielle Segarra sits down with happiness expert G...

Stop overthinking skin care. What's essential and what's hype

June 15, 2026 2:05am 14 min

The list of skin care products being sold as “essential” can feel endless. What do all those serums, creams, acids and toners actually do — and do you need them? In this episode of Life Kit, host Marielle Segarra talks t...

Tired of eating leftovers? Turn your odds and ends into creative meals

June 11, 2026 2:00am 18 min

Do you always buy cucumbers just to watch them slowly become mush in the fridge? Or save your half-eaten pasta only to forget about it for a month? If you're done with chucking half-used ingredients in the compost bin, t...

Used to be an avid reader? How to get back into books

June 09, 2026 2:00am 11 min

In this distracted age, settling in and actually focusing on a book can feel like a challenge. But retraining your reading muscles is doable. In this episode, tips from writers, readers and researchers to help you accomp...

How to have a safe, healthy summer

June 08, 2026 4:17am 17 min

Tips to help you thrive this season. We've got tips on how to effectively apply mosquito repellent (you need more than you think!), prevent tick bites, the safest place to position your grill, and keep everyone safe whil...

5 simple ways to minimize stress

June 04, 2026 2:00am 17 min

Need a break? Dr. Aditi Nerurkar, author of The 5 Resets, offers quick, easy ways to minimize stress in your daily life — no lavish vacations or big life changes necessary. This episode originally aired Feb. 6, 2024.Foll...

Make your small space feel bigger

June 02, 2026 2:00am 19 min

Floating your furniture, zoning, floor arrangements and art -- there are lots of ways to make a small space or a small home feel bigger. In this episode, Life Kit host Marielle Segarra speaks with reporter Andee Tagle ab...

Why spending time in the woods makes you feel calm

June 01, 2026 2:00am 16 min

Decades of research have shown that "forest bathing" is good for your health. It can boost your immune system, lower blood pressure and help with depression. Here's how to reap these benefits on your next walk in the woo...

Gold is having a moment. Is now the time to invest?

May 28, 2026 2:00am 14 min

In the world of investing, gold is having a moment. Last year, the price of gold crossed $4,000 an ounce for the first time ever. But does that mean it's time to rebalance your portfolio and get in on the precious metal ...

On the fence about parenthood? Listen to this

May 26, 2026 2:05am 26 min

Could you see your life just as easily with children as without? What if you're not cut out for parenthood? What if you grow lonely in your old age? Or what if you have a loving partner, but you disagree on this choice? ...

How to bring more play into your life

May 25, 2026 2:00am 19 min

Play isn't just for kids. Research shows it can help you adapt to difficult circumstances, collaborate better and problem-solve. In this episode, play researchers and enthusiasts share the benefits of playtime at any age...

Why you should kill your lawn

May 21, 2026 2:05am 20 min

Green, grassy lawns are bad for the environment. They need a ton of water, they’re inhospitable to wildlife and gas-powered mowers contribute to greenhouse gases. Celia Llopis-Jepsen, host of Harvest Public Media’s Up Fr...

The dos and don'ts of baby talk

May 19, 2026 2:00am 19 min

If you have a baby in your life, you may not find them the most intellectually stimulating conversation partner. But your baby is soaking up everything you say. On this episode, advice from early childhood experts on the...

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