Episodios

  • Should I buy it? A framework to help you decide

    Should I buy it? A framework to help you decide
    Jul 17 2025
    Sometimes we buy things that we later regret spending on: a new sweater that's already falling apart, or a thrifted "vintage" vase that turns out to be a mass-produced dupe. In the moment, it's difficult to resist the temptation of making a purchase. But with a few pointed questions, you can make sure you've done your due diligence and buy something guilt-free. This episode, financial experts offer a framework to help you decide whether or not something is worth buying. This episode originally published December 18, 2024.

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    20 m
  • Why it's so hard to accept compliments

    Why it's so hard to accept compliments
    Jul 15 2025
    Receiving praise can feel good. But it can also feel uncomfortable. Should you say something nice back? Brush it off? Make a self-deprecating comment? Many of us were never taught how to accept compliments, but there's science to back up the benefits of receiving and giving kudos.

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    25 m
  • Grow your dating confidence and ask someone out IRL

    Grow your dating confidence and ask someone out IRL
    Jul 14 2025
    In the era of online dating, asking someone out in real life has become a lost art. This episode, confidence coach Regina Bonds shares tips on putting yourself out there, bouncing back from rejections and talking to people in person.

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    24 m
  • How to crave movement more than screen time

    How to crave movement more than screen time
    Jul 10 2025
    Oftentimes, it's easier to scroll through our phones than do some squats. So what can we do to motivate ourselves to pick movement? In this episode of Life Kit, we speak with clinical psychologist Diana Hill and movement specialist Katy Bowman about how to retrain your brain to crave physical activity more than your phone.

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    22 m
  • How to avoid mosquito bites

    How to avoid mosquito bites
    Jul 8 2025
    In this episode of Life Kit, reporter Andee Tagle talks to entomologist Sammy Ramsey and environmental health professor Brian Byrd about why some people get bitten more than others, which ingredients to seek in bug repellents and what you can do to protect yourself against those itchy bites.

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    24 m
  • How to bring more play into your life

    How to bring more play into your life
    Jul 7 2025
    Play isn't just for kids. Research shows it can help you adapt to difficult circumstances, collaborate better and problem-solve. In this episode, play researchers and enthusiasts share the benefits of playtime at any age and how you can bring more play into your life. This episode originally published July 27, 2023.

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    22 m
  • Why communal living might change your life

    Why communal living might change your life
    Jul 3 2025
    There are options beyond living solo or with roommates — and one of them is called 'communal living.' In this arrangement, people don't just simply live together, but share resources and create community. In this episode, co-living enthusiasts explain how it works and how to decide whether it's right for you. This episode originally published on April 16, 2024.

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    26 m
  • Make your savings work harder

    Make your savings work harder
    Jul 1 2025
    Typical savings account interest rates can earn you pennies. In this episode, you'll learn about other high-interest savings options to earn more in interest and protect your savings against inflation.

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    17 m