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Life Kit

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 introverts and extroverts can be better friends

    How introverts and extroverts can be better friends
    Oct 30 2025
    Introverts and extroverts move through the world differently and sometimes friendships can suffer when those differences clash. Reporter Yowei Show, host of the podcast Proxy, explores the science of personality to help you bridge the divide in your own friendships.

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    19 mins
  • Want to avoid flight delays this holiday season? Follow these tips now

    Want to avoid flight delays this holiday season? Follow these tips now
    Oct 28 2025
    When you've already spent money on an expensive ticket, and bad weather can cause potential flight delays and cancellations, it's good to know what you're entitled to in the event of a travel issue. Scott Keyes, founder of the travel site Going.com (formerly known as Scott's Cheap Flights), shares his recommendations, including days to avoid and the best time of day to fly. This episode originally published Nov. 13, 2023.


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    20 mins
  • Do collagen supplements really work?

    Do collagen supplements really work?
    Oct 27 2025
    Collagen supplements have been widely promoted on social media, with claims that they'll strengthen hair and nails, lessen wrinkles and even ease joint pain. But are there studies backing these claims? NPR health correspondent Maria Godoy dives into the research and shares science-backed tips for better skin that are more effective.

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    15 mins
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