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• How to dump an energy vampire

  Need some advice? In this edition of Dear Life Kit, we're pulling wisdom from the vast Life Kit archives to help you:  -Avoid energy vampires  -Set firmer boundaries with friends at work  -Navigate your own success when others are...

  25 jun 2026 925 sec.

• The ingredients for a 'nice life'

  If chasing a "perfect" life feels exhausting, try for a nice life instead, says Rachel Wilkerson Miller. In her upcoming book, The Nice Life: How to Elevate the Everyday and Find Joy in What You Have, Miller argues that a nice life...

  23 jun 2026 1170 sec.

• Should I take a probiotic? And other gut questions, answered

  Research shows that our gut microbiome -- the trillions of microbes that populate our intestines -- isn't just involved in digestion. It's intimately linked to our immune systems, mental health, cognition and more. If you want to...

  22 jun 2026 788 sec.

• Practical advice for modern dads

  We often talk about the mental load of parenting as something mothers carry. But active, involved dads have questions, too, and not many places to ask them. In this episode, Kevin Maguire, author of The New Fatherhood, and clinical...

  18 jun 2026 1182 sec.

• How to reclaim the magic of summer, according to Gretchen Rubin

  How do you want to make this summer special? Whatever it is, now is a good time to think through your goals before the season flies by. In this episode of Life Kit, host Marielle Segarra sits down with happiness expert Gretchen Rubin to...

  16 jun 2026 1203 sec.

• Stop overthinking skin care. What's essential and what's hype

  The list of skin care products being sold as “essential” can feel endless. What do all those serums, creams, acids and toners actually do — and do you need them? In this episode of Life Kit, host Marielle Segarra talks to health...

  15 jun 2026 847 sec.

• Tired of eating leftovers? Turn your odds and ends into creative meals

  Do you always buy cucumbers just to watch them slowly become mush in the fridge? Or save your half-eaten pasta only to forget about it for a month? If you're done with chucking half-used ingredients in the compost bin, this episode is...

  11 jun 2026 1084 sec.

• Used to be an avid reader? How to get back into books

  In this distracted age, settling in and actually focusing on a book can feel like a challenge. But retraining your reading muscles is doable. In this episode, tips from writers, readers and researchers to help you accomplish your summer...

  9 jun 2026 687 sec.

• How to have a safe, healthy summer

  Tips to help you thrive this season. We've got tips on how to effectively apply mosquito repellent (you need more than you think!), prevent tick bites, the safest place to position your grill, and keep everyone safe while swimming....

  8 jun 2026 1078 sec.

• 5 simple ways to minimize stress

  Need a break? Dr. Aditi Nerurkar, author of The 5 Resets, offers quick, easy ways to minimize stress in your daily life — no lavish vacations or big life changes necessary. This episode originally aired Feb. 6, 2024. Follow us on...

  4 jun 2026 1024 sec.

• Make your small space feel bigger

  Floating your furniture, zoning, floor arrangements and art -- there are lots of ways to make a small space or a small home feel bigger. In this episode, Life Kit host Marielle Segarra speaks with reporter Andee Tagle about low-budget,...

  2 jun 2026 1176 sec.

• Why spending time in the woods makes you feel calm

  Decades of research have shown that "forest bathing" is good for your health. It can boost your immune system, lower blood pressure and help with depression. Here's how to reap these benefits on your next walk in the woods. This episode...

  1 jun 2026 985 sec.