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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.

Support public media by joining NPR+ at plus.npr.org. You’ll get perks for over 25 NPR podcasts, including sponsor-free listening and helpful curated playlists by topic for Life Kit.Copyright 2019-2026 NPR - For Personal Use Only Economics Hygiene & Healthy Living Personal Development Personal Success
Episodes
  • Is IVF actually right for you?

    Is IVF actually right for you?
    Sep 22 2026
    Interested in having a baby outside of the bedroom? In vitro fertilization is just one of many options on the reproductive technology table. This episode, Life Kit reporter Andee Tagle shares how to choose the right conception method for you -- from planning out your timeline to the financial and legal questions you should ask.

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    24 mins
  • Dear Life Kit: How much advice is too much advice?

    Dear Life Kit: How much advice is too much advice?
    Sep 21 2026
    In this edition of Dear Life Kit, more wisdom from our vast archives to help you figure out:

    -Can you bug your friends to do something they're avoiding?
    -If your partner has a boundary, do you need to go along with it?
    -Do you need to be on the same page with your partner about junk food?

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    14 mins
  • No, it's not too early to start saving for the holidays

    No, it's not too early to start saving for the holidays
    Sep 17 2026
    Holiday spending can sneak up on you. From endless gift shopping to expensive flights home, it's easy to lose track of your long-term goals in this season of financial obligations. This episode, Life Kit experts share tips on making a holiday spending plan so you can enjoy the winter festivities guilt-free.

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    17 mins
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