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883 episodes transcribedFrom the songs of sparrows outside your apartment window to the purple crocuses bursting into bloom in a nearby park – all that nature you're observin...
Now that a federal judge has thrown out mask mandates on public transportation, many people are wondering, "How safe is it to use these forms of trave...
Climate change calls for long-term, systemic solutions, but that doesn't mean we can't all strive to live more sustainably. Life Kit is here with solu...
Enjoying the outdoors can look like anything from walking the dog to celebrating Indigenous culture — you don't have to hike the tallest mountain peak...
Autistic people are constantly forced to suppress who they are as a means of pleasing a neurotypical world. Social psychologist Devon Price not only w...
Bird migration season is starting. But across North America, their populations are in trouble. We asked experts for 8 everyday steps you can take to l...
When the discomfort of conflict arises, it can be hard to know what to do, especially in the workplace. Get the tips you need to become a conflict-res...
Here's advice from the experts on cultivating a personal style — from purging your closet to taking fashion risks in a way that feels true to you.Lear...
Do you have enough fun in life? Catherine Price, author of The Power of Fun, explains the three components of true fun and how to tap into this powerf...
Biking is a great way to get to work – it's good for the environment, and it can be faster than driving or public transit. If you ever had an inkling...
Dr. Anna Lembke, psychiatrist and author, explains when too much pleasure-triggering dopamine upsets the delicate balance of pleasure and pain our bra...
Whether you have big plans for a vegetable garden or a tiny pot of window sill herbs, this episode will help you get your green thumb. We cover the ba...
In an introduction to Korean American cooking, New York Times food writer and cookbook author Eric Kim walks us through pantry essentials, quick-fix r...
It's tax season (insert collective groan here). But don't worry: in this episode of Life Kit, CPA and tax analyst Kimberly Washington offers helpful a...
Calling all working parents and caregivers! We see you, and we know you don't have much time. Career coach Daisy Dowling shares time management tips t...
Rather than striving for a life with no regrets, Daniel H. Pink, author of The Power of Regret, suggests embracing regret and learning from it. He out...
Life seems full of ever-increasing piles of paperwork — bills to pay, appointments to make, forms to sign, carpools to organize. Here's how to conquer...
Asking to speak to the manager isn't going to get the results you want. In this episode, negotiation consultant Craig dos Santos gives tips on how to...
Long distance friendships are a common reality of adulthood, as we move around for school, work or family. While they might require some planning and...
It's been two years since our lives changed because of the coronavirus pandemic. Producers of NPR's Life Kit look back on the most valuable lessons th...
