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918 episodes transcribedMillions of houses and apartments are at risk from floods or wildfires. Here's some advice to figure out if your home is one of them.Learn more about...
Here's how to start composting your food scraps instead of tossing them, whether you've got a small apartment or a big backyard. (This episode origina...
Whether it's through extreme weather or anxiety-inducing headlines, kids today have a front row seat to the realities of climate change. Here's how pa...
Much of the energy used in buildings comes from burning fossil fuels — so if you want to slow down climate change, your home is one of the first place...
Meat production takes a heavy toll on the environment. Here's how to dial back your meat intake and make a big impact.Learn more about sponsor message...
One in five Americans struggles with medical debt. Here's some advice about how to negotiate and get the debt collectors to stop calling. (This episod...
The spaces we live and work in have a big impact on our mindset. And creating a calm, restful space can provide stability in times of change and uncer...
Despite how common pregnancy loss is, families often suffer in silence. In honor of Black Maternal Health Week, Life Kit teamed up with the hosts of t...
Author Sonora Jha shares insights from her memoir, How To Raise A Feminist Son, which includes practical to-do lists about how to handle some of the h...
Our names are an extension of who we are. And if your name is mispronounced all the time, you know how painful that can be. In this episode, we're tal...
Buying a car is intimidating. This episode will help you strategize to avoid all the potential pitfalls, so you can drive away with a good deal. (This...
The pandemic has reshaped social routines. Lots of people are worried about returning to a pre-coronavirus world of water-cooler talk and packed socia...
Raising kids who pitch in around your home doesn't require bribes or a chore chart. Kids want to help – and parents can nurture that desire by includi...
Actively listening is tough, but it can transform your conversations and improve your relationships. Here's some advice.Learn more about sponsor messa...
Money isn't just about numbers. It's about emotions, too. Tiffany 'The Budgetnista' Aliche's new book unpacks the relationships we all have with finan...
Navigating conversations with kids around race and racism can be tricky. Here's what to think about while talking to kids about the rise in anti-Asian...
Almost two years a year into the pandemic, many teens are missing milestones and struggling with their mental health. Here's how to spot red flags an...
Deb Perelman of the blog and cookbook Smitten Kitchen says she's not an organized person. But, she says, she's got a system that works for her in the...
Concentrating is hard. Concentrating during a pandemic is even harder. Some experts say the key to focusing isn't forcing yourself to work — but takin...
Burnout is common across the globe. In this episode, experts unpack the signs of burnout and how you can gain more control over your work and your lif...
