Life Kit

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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.
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How to have more fun

Life Kit

04/07/22 • 17 min

4.0

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 powerful, everyday source of joy.

04/07/22 • 17 min

881 Listeners

107 Comments

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Trying To Form A Habit? Start Small

Life Kit

12/29/20 • 13 min

4.0

BJ Fogg's book "Tiny Habits" explains that making small changes in behavior requires just a little motivation and lots of celebrating — and can have a big impact. (This episode originally ran earlier this year.)

12/29/20 • 13 min

78 Listeners

9 Comments

How to cultivate your personal style

Life Kit

04/11/22 • 21 min

4.0

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.

04/11/22 • 21 min

58 Listeners

5 Comments

How to overcome FOMO

Life Kit

05/17/22 • 16 min

3.0

The fear of missing out isn't confined to our social lives; worrying about whether we're missing out on new experiences, content, trends and even investments can create an existential crisis. Psychologist Aarti Gupta explains how FOMO shows up in our lives and how to battle it.

05/17/22 • 16 min

55 Listeners

6 Comments

Singing 101: How to find your voice

Life Kit

05/19/22 • 21 min

5.0

When some of the greatest singers are Whitney Houston, Ariana Grande or Beyonce, it's easy to feel like being a good singer is just a dream. But you don't need to be a Grammy-grade singer to have fun at karaoke. These tips will help you find your voice.

05/19/22 • 21 min

35 Listeners

2 Comments

Tips for dealing with conflict in the workplace

Life Kit

04/12/22 • 21 min

When the discomfort of conflict arises, it can be hard to know what to do, especially in the workplace. In this episode of Life Kit, get the tips you need to become a conflict-resolving superhero.

04/12/22 • 21 min

17 Listeners

4 exercises that can prevent (and relieve!) pain from computer slouching and more

Life Kit

08/29/22 • 19 min

3.0

Vinh Pham, physical therapist and author of "Sit Up Straight: Futureproof Your Body Against Chronic Pain with 12 Simple Movements," explains why mobility exercises and good posture may be your best defense against muscle and joint pain.

08/29/22 • 19 min

15 Listeners

5 Comments

How to take better (and more distinctive) photos on vacation

Life Kit

08/04/22 • 20 min

3.0

When your smartphone can hold thousands of photos, it's tempting to snap away. But that approach may not actually help you capture the best moments. These tips on creating stunning images will help you more meaningfully document your trips.

08/04/22 • 20 min

10 Listeners

4 Comments

How to get a job after college

Life Kit

05/23/22 • 25 min

Now that you have your diploma, you'll need to focus on a different piece of paper: a résumé. Here's how to think about what you want to do and then go out and get a job — maybe even a career.

05/23/22 • 25 min

10 Listeners

Flirting Advice That Will Help You Talk To Anyone

Life Kit

07/12/21 • 19 min

Flirting can be scary. What if you get rejected? Reframing that mindset is key to an enjoyable flirting experience, according to experts. We got concrete advice on how to strike up a conversation, how to tell if the other person is into it and how to ask for someone's phone number (spoiler alert: don't).

07/12/21 • 19 min

9 Listeners

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