Winter is back. The days are shorter, the cold air hurts when breathing in and a warm bed seems more appealing than the outdoors. For some, remaining active and social can be challenging once the clocks roll back an hour. But should we let winter keep us from living our lives? In this episode, health psychologist Kari Leibowitz discusses her new book, How To Winter: Harness Your Mindset to Thrive on Cold, Dark, or Difficult Days. She gives tips about how to enjoy winter and explains how a slight...
Dec 09, 2024•23 min•Transcript available on Metacast When a friend's loved one has died, what do you do? Send flowers? Condolences? Distract them? It can be hard to know how to support a grieving friend. You want to be there for them, but you also know there's not much you can do to heal their pain. This episode, reporter Julia Furlan talks to grief experts about the most effective ways to show up for someone. And she shares insights from the times she's supported her own friends through their loss. An earlier version of this story incorrectly sta...
Dec 05, 2024•21 min•Transcript available on Metacast As we enter a period of high personal spending, here are 5 tips from past Life Kit experts on how to save money during the holidays and year-round. Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices NPR Privacy Policy
Dec 03, 2024•17 min•Ep 891•Transcript available on Metacast Searching for the perfect gift for a loved one doesn't have to be stressful. With some clever thinking, buying a present can be even more fun than receiving one. 'SELF magazine' editor-in-chief Rachel Wilkerson Miller shares her best tips for the holidays, birthdays or any other occasion. This episode was originally published on February 2, 2023. Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices NPR Privacy Policy...
Dec 02, 2024•17 min•Ep 889•Transcript available on Metacast Martinus Evans, author of Slow AF Run Club , explains what running is and what it isn't — and why anyone who wants to run can run. And for people interested in starting a routine, he shares tips on pace, gear and form. This episode originally aired on June 22, 2023. Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices NPR Privacy Policy...
Nov 28, 2024•26 min•Ep 889•Transcript available on Metacast Do you feel anxious after a night drinking? Two doctors weigh in on how to treat hangover symptoms especially 'hangxiety' after drinking too much. Plus the science of alcohol's affect on your body and tips for reassessing your relationship to alcohol. Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices NPR Privacy Policy
Nov 26, 2024•26 min•Ep 888•Transcript available on Metacast Holiday travel is stressful — especially if you're dealing with family baggage on top of your actual baggage. But with some patience and boundary setting, you can keep your cool. This episode, how to prepare for holidays with family: mindfulness techniques that will work this season and year-round. Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices NPR Privacy Policy...
Nov 25, 2024•22 min•Transcript available on Metacast A basic guide to boogying down, whether that's at a wedding, a dance studio or alone in your kitchen. In this episode, experts offer tips on how to shake off that self-consciousness and find the beat. Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices NPR Privacy Policy
Nov 21, 2024•20 min•Transcript available on Metacast If you roast your turkey on a pre-heated pizza stone, you can avoid the dreaded task of flipping the piping hot bird midway through the cooking process, says Lan Lam of 'America's Test Kitchen.' This episode originally aired on Nov. 16, 2023. Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices NPR Privacy Policy
Nov 19, 2024•22 min•Transcript available on Metacast Chef and TV host Prue Leith may be an exacting judge with the bakers on The Great British Bake Off . But when it comes to the rest of us, she thinks we could all cut ourselves a bit of slack in the kitchen. That's the idea behind her new cookbook, Life's Too Short to Stuff a Mushroom. It includes flavorful and simple recipes — but also dozens of practical cooking hacks from her 65-year culinary career. From peeling garlic to rescuing over-whipped cream, she offers strategies that can help you re...
Nov 18, 2024•16 min•Ep 884•Transcript available on Metacast The paper of life — birth certificates, tax information, medical records and other important documents — all have to go somewhere. But keeping track of all these files and actually organizing them can feel like a headache. Professional organizer Kacy Paide walks through how to get started, what to toss and how to make a system that you'll actually stick to in moments of stress. Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices NPR Privacy Policy...
Nov 14, 2024•22 min•Transcript available on Metacast Did you grow up in a household where food was left out all day? Do you wash chicken before cooking it? If so, you might need this refresher course on food safety. Guidance on how to prepare, cook, serve and store food this holiday season — without giving yourself or your loved ones food poisoning. Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices NPR Privacy Policy...
Nov 12, 2024•23 min•Ep 882•Transcript available on Metacast Picking a health insurance plan can be confusing and frustrating. There are endless acronyms and it's hard to predict what your health needs will be in six months. This episode, we break down some of the terms and share guided questions to help you choose the plan that's best for you. This episode was originally published Oct. 31, 2023. Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices NPR Privacy Policy...
Nov 11, 2024•17 min•Transcript available on Metacast Do you really need to drink eight glasses of water a day? Can drinking water help you lose weight? Does coffee dehydrate you? Experts explain the science of hydration. This episode originally published September 22, 2022. Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices NPR Privacy Policy
Nov 07, 2024•19 min•Transcript available on Metacast If you've slept poorly, your instinct might be to sleep in or power through the day with extra cups of coffee. But those tactics may actually hurt your chances of getting back on track, say experts. Instead, set yourself up for success with these tips. Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices NPR Privacy Policy
Nov 05, 2024•25 min•Transcript available on Metacast Eating more deliberately can help you make better choices about nourishing your body, says Lilian Cheung, a mindful eating lecturer at Harvard. She shares how to enjoy meals while paying attention. This episode originally published September 11, 2023. Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices NPR Privacy Policy
Nov 04, 2024•17 min•Transcript available on Metacast Finding missing items isn't a matter of "looking harder." There's an art and a science to it. The next time you misplace your wedding ring, try these strategies to hunt it down. They'll make your search process faster, smoother and calmer. Life Kit digital editor Malaka Gharib talks with visual search experts, a metal detector enthusiast and a detective about their best tricks for finding what's lost. Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices NPR Privacy Policy...
Oct 31, 2024•19 min•Transcript available on Metacast Comedian and advice columnist Sophia Benoit weighs in on questions from listeners with sticky interpersonal situations and gives us a gut check on each one. Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices NPR Privacy Policy
Oct 29, 2024•23 min•Ep 875•Transcript available on Metacast October is breast cancer awareness month. Here's what you need to know about detection and screening. Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices NPR Privacy Policy
Oct 28, 2024•29 min•Transcript available on Metacast You signed your kid up for the soccer team (or swimming lessons, or piano or art), paid the fee and now they're begging to quit! In these moments, it's difficult to know what decision will help your kid grow in the long run. Do you ask them to tough it out and develop perseverance? Or trust their emotions? In this episode, Life Kit visuals editor Beck Harlan talks to two family psychologists about what to do when your kid tells you they're never going back to that extracurricular. Learn more abo...
Oct 24, 2024•22 min•Transcript available on Metacast Nearly 70 percent of people were deceived into buying a counterfeit product online at least once last year, according to research from Michigan State University. And buying knockoff versions of products can be dangerous. Kari Kammel, the director at the Center for Anti Counterfeiting and Product Protection at Michigan State University, shares tips for how to avoid counterfeit and unsafe products, especially online. Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices NPR Privac...
Oct 22, 2024•22 min•Ep 872•Transcript available on Metacast They're tasty and cheap, but they come with health risks. NPR health correspondent Maria Godoy explains how to spot and avoid ultra-processed snacks and packaged foods. This episode originally published June 20, 2023. Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices NPR Privacy Policy
Oct 21, 2024•14 min•Transcript available on Metacast Internal Family Systems, a type of therapy, encourages an examination of the different "parts" of your self. Listening to and learning from the voices within can help us manage stress and get through tough decisions. This episode is Part 3 of the new series, Stress Less: A Quest to Reclaim Your Cal m. Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices NPR Privacy Policy...
Oct 17, 2024•17 min•Ep 870•Transcript available on Metacast There comes a time when it's the kid's turn to take care of mom and dad. Here's how to broach this sensitive subject with your parents. Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices NPR Privacy Policy
Oct 15, 2024•19 min•Ep 869•Transcript available on Metacast The biggest threat in a hurricane isn't the wind, it's the water. And Atlantic hurricane season isn't over yet. NPR climate correspondent Michael Copley walks through your to-do list after a big flooding event and how to prepare for one in the future. Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices NPR Privacy Policy
Oct 14, 2024•11 min•Transcript available on Metacast It's hard to stay motivated in the face of threats like climate change — especially when it feels like you're the only one who cares. But a new course from the University of California aims to help students cope with climate activism burnout, find new purpose and work toward change at the local level. NPR health correspondent Allison Aubrey shares exercises from the class that'll help you find renewed purpose in all aspects of life. This episode is Part 2 of the new series, Stress Less: A Quest ...
Oct 10, 2024•24 min•Transcript available on Metacast Mortgage rates have dropped significantly in recent months, and that means one thing for those who bought a home in the last couple years: It might be time to refinance. You might save hundreds of dollars a month depending on how much you owe. Here's how to get the process started. Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices NPR Privacy Policy...
Oct 08, 2024•17 min•Transcript available on Metacast It's important to feel good in your clothes. But when your body goes through big changes — say, you've just had a baby or are recovering from an illness, it can be hard to dress up in the morning. This episode will help you reframe your relationship with fashion — and give you the confidence to wear what you want. Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices NPR Privacy Policy...
Oct 07, 2024•22 min•Transcript available on Metacast Are you feeling overwhelmed by your to-do list? Going through something really tough? Stress is a part of life — but we can learn to manage it. NPR health correspondent Allison Aubrey shares evidence-based skills from a research psychologist at Northwestern University aimed to bring more ease into your life. This episode is Part 1 of the new series, Stress Less: A Quest to Reclaim Your Calm. Click here to sign up for a month-long newsletter on this topic. Learn more about sponsor message choices...
Oct 03, 2024•22 min•Transcript available on Metacast Plastic isn't great for your health or the planet. Here's what NPR's Claire Murashima learned from avoiding single-use plastics for a week. Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices NPR Privacy Policy
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