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883 episodes transcribedCan you successfully motivate someone else to change? Clinical psychologist Jody Adewale shares advice with a letter writer feels put off by her partn...
Everyone can have a profound connection with a work of art. You just need the right mindset and attitude. Art professionals share tips on how to navig...
Life Kit's Andee Tagle talks to networking coach Lynda Peralta about how to present her personal life and her professional life on Instagram. See how...
Is your to-do list helping you reach your goals? Or is it holding you back? Productivity experts explain how to level up your list so it prioritizes w...
Happy New Year! Team members at Life Kit share some of their favorite tips they are looking to trying in 2023, from how to start an art habit to how t...
You don't have to be a marathoner or gym rat to get meaningful health benefits from exercise. In fact, that die-hard mentality can actually deter you...
When is the best time to start a new habit? And why are some habits easier to practice than others? Behavioral scientist Katy Milkman, author of 'How...
It's the wild card of every big event — the toast. Done well, it can be a memorable highlight. Done badly, it can be a total cringefest. Here's a help...
If you know someone struggling with despair, depression or thoughts of suicide, you may be wondering how to help. Psychologists and researchers explai...
This guide — which comes with a fun brochure you can download and print at home — offers advice on how to pick a film, get outside your comfort zone a...
Want to skip the champagne and cocktails this holiday season? Here's how to take a break from drinking alcohol — including in social settings — and st...
Would you ever consider going to therapy with a friend? In this episode from NPR Invisibilia, two best friends — who are so close they call themselves...
An ideological difference over adopting versus shopping for a pet causes a rift between friends. Tania Israel, a professor of psychology, shares advic...
One in five Americans who have had COVID have experienced symptoms lasting three months or more. How can patients navigate this chronic illness? And h...
Creating a relationship with your partner's family can be hard work. Experts share how to navigate 5 tricky situations, including dealing with in-laws...
Traditions can foster a sense of unity with the people we love and help pass down cultural values. But what happens when these events no longer make s...
If you're interested in learning more about your family history, genealogist Mica Anders says to get creative. Look through newspaper archives, census...
It can be awkward to discuss money when you're in a new relationship. Financial therapist Amanda Clayman suggests following what she calls the "five c...
Between long-held traditions, unfair expectations and clashing personalities, the holidays can be a perfect storm for conflict. Therapist John Kim hel...
Improv comedy is about more than making people laugh. It can help performers be more creative and self-assured — and combat anxiety, both on and off s...
