Life Kit
Hosted by Marielle Segarra · 32 decoded episodes · newest Oct 6, 2026
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
Episodes 32
- Oct 6, 2026 · 16 minA spreadsheet can reveal your cheapest health planChoosing coverage involves more than the monthly premium, and a structured comparison can expose the plan that best fits expected care and tax benefits.
- Oct 5, 2026 · 20 minJournaling turns difficult experiences into usable meaningThe episode offers a flexible, private approach to writing that can help people process pain, overcome creative blocks, and clarify what matters.
- Oct 1, 2026 · 19 minUse the final quarter to reset your financesA structured review can reveal cash-flow problems and turn remaining time into progress on savings, retirement, and debt.
- Sep 29, 2026 · 23 minRetailers use personal data to estimate what shoppers will payPersonalized pricing can make everyday purchases less transparent, but shoppers can reduce the data signals retailers use.
- Sep 28, 2026 · 23 minSmall routines protect hearing, vision, feet and skinEveryday habits can help prevent avoidable strain and damage across the body, from excessive noise and screen time to poor footwear and hot showers.
- Sep 24, 2026 · 16 minPerformance coaches replace pressure with deliberate choicesPressure can distort thinking and self-assessment, but a small set of repeatable techniques can make stressful moments more manageable.
- Sep 22, 2026 · 24 minChoosing fertility treatment starts with the family you envisionAssisted reproduction involves consequential medical, financial, legal, and emotional decisions, and IVF is only one possible route to parenthood.
- Sep 21, 2026 · 14 minAdvice works best when control stays out of itThe episode examines how to support adults and children without turning concern into pressure, resentment, or a struggle for control.
- Sep 17, 2026 · 17 minStart holiday saving before the spending rushEarly planning can turn holiday expenses from high-interest debt into deliberate choices that reflect what matters most.
- Sep 15, 2026 · 18 minRewriting painful memories may change how safety feelsEmotionally charged memories can quietly shape self-worth, relationships and perceptions of the world, while this exercise offers a way to revisit them with care.
- Sep 14, 2026 · 17 minQuitting can be a disciplined decision, not a failureThe episode offers a practical way to distinguish wise persistence from costly inertia before more time, money, or opportunity is lost.
- Sep 10, 2026 · 19 minParents should secure their finances before funding children’s futuresThe episode shows how families can balance long-term gifts for children with the financial foundation that protects everyone in the household.