Life Kit

Everyone needs a little help being a human. From sleep to saving money to parenting and more, host M

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Plenty of people put off seeking therapy because of the stigma, cost and inconvenience. Here are fou

Intimate partner violence is widespread and traumatic. Here's how you can help a friend or loved one

Fast fashion takes a toll on the environment and on workers. Here's how you can shop more sustainabl

Everyone has different boundaries. In this episode, we'll talk through what consent is and how to ge

In this episode, NPR's Sam Sanders talks with Short Wave host Maddie Sofia for answers to listener q

Whether you've always wanted to be a parent or not, starting a family is a big decision. Experts tal

Whether you're completely fed up or just ready for the next thing, quitting a job can be stressful a

Changing workplace culture isn't the job of marginalized employees. But knowing how to manage your b

Making a career switch can be daunting — but it's doable. In this episode, audio producer Keisha "TK

How to ask for a raise

2021/2/24

Negotiations expert Mori Taheripour shares her tips on asking for more money at work — and what to d

From informational interviews to applications, landing your first job after college is always hard.

A strong mentor can help you inside and outside of work. In this episode, we'll give you tips on fin

Human touch is essential. But in a socially distanced world, lots of people are starved for it. Figu

You might remember Mandy Len Catron from her hit Modern Love essay about going through 36 questions

It's normal to avoid conflict. But if you approach conflict as problem-solving, it might not be so b

You can't fully show up for the people in your life until you know how to do the same for yourself.

Making (and tasting) chocolate is an art. In this episode, a cocoa expert guides us through the worl

Logan Ury, a behavioral scientist at the dating app Hinge, says making dating decisions based on ini

Everyone needs a little alone time, but these days, you might have either too much "me" time or not

Making money from a hobby takes a lot of work — and strategy. In this episode, host Ruth Tam gets so