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987 episodes transcribedLibraries provide so much more than books. This episode, get acquainted with the free or discounted resources of your local library, like free museum...
If you have a friend or family member diagnosed with cancer or another serious illness, all you want to do is help. But where do you start? What if yo...
Credit card debt can make you feel stressed, ashamed and lonely. But there are proven strategies to free yourself from this burden. In this episode, f...
Toddlerhood is a big and beautiful period of self-discovery. Kids are picking up new cognitive and motor skills and learning language a mile a minute....
Longing to quit your job and follow your passion? Or perhaps take a break to travel? Or move to a new place? First, you'll need to look at your financ...
When deciding between colleges, it can be tempting to let prestige guide your choice. But so many factors go into finding the right fit: research oppo...
As bad as it feels, anxiety is essential, says psychotherapist Britt Frank, author of The Science of Stuck. It can be a helpful warning signal that so...
If you're in an interracial relationship, there can be additional concerns even with lots of love and care: cultural misunderstandings, family members...
What happens when you get a medical bill for something your insurance should have covered? KFF Health News reporter Jackie Fortier outlines who talk t...
When a crush turns into a harmful obsession, you might experience limerence, romantic infatuation characterized by extreme emotional highs and lows, i...
There are a lot of misconceptions about sleep. Sleep scientist Rebecca Robbins and her colleagues looked into common myths about sleep to help everyon...
For chef Samin Nosrat, one of the most valuable parts of life is sharing food with the people you love. Samin joins Life Kit to discuss her new cookbo...
A new semester has begun, which means college students across the country are taking on debt, opening credit cards and navigating meal plans and housi...
Searching for an item you've misplaced, like a passport, wedding ring or keys, can get frustrating quickly. Luckily, there are tips to help make your...
It’s not just school kids that could use a back-to-school reset. Like those annual September doctor's check ups, this episode of Life Kit is here to h...
High school and college students graduating in 2026 will have had access to artificial intelligence models like ChatGPT since their freshman year. Tee...
Sometimes you're just feeling blah: maybe the weather's bad, you can't get out of bed and you're struggling to shake off that listlessness. In these m...
Behavioral scientist Wendy De La Rosa and personal finance expert Katie Gatti Tassin answer murky money questions from Dear Life Kit listeners. Follow...
No matter whether you're walking, biking or driving, there are things you can do to stay safe on the road. NPR health correspondent Pien Huang shares...
Have you ever had a disturbing thought pop up into your head? Thoughts that are distressing, repetitive and unwanted are called intrusive thoughts. NP...
