Episodes

  • Too many goals and too little time? How to focus your attention

    Too many goals and too little time? How to focus your attention
    Mar 13 2025
    Time is precious and we never seem to have enough of it. We have to work, feed ourselves, clean our homes, take care of kids or family members, catch up with friends, sleep ... and on top of that, there are endless hobbies or pursuits we'd want to do if only we had more hours in the week. Is it any wonder we feel like we're constantly scrambling? This episode, how to carve out time for that passion project. Life Kit experts share tips on how we can be intentional about our attention.

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    18 mins
  • OMG how embarrassing! How to stop feeling so awkward

    OMG how embarrassing! How to stop feeling so awkward
    Mar 11 2025
    Cringing at the time you gave a speech with spinach in your teeth, or accidentally liked an ex's picture on social media? Still reliving that incident in the fourth grade when you called your teacher "mommy"? Awkward moments have a tendency to haunt us – even ones from decades ago. This episode, Life Kit reporter Andee Tagle breaks down why we get so embarrassed about the things we do and how we can experience those feelings a little less.

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    23 mins
  • It's time to make your dream vacation a reality

    It's time to make your dream vacation a reality
    Mar 10 2025
    Jealous of your friends' spring break plans? This year, get your summer trip out of the group chat. Condé Nast Traveler's articles director Lale Arikoglu shares tips for planning the big trip of your dreams: where to start your search, what logistical questions you should ask yourself, and how to actually relax and enjoy yourself once you're there. This episode previously aired April 22, 2024.

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    22 mins
  • The key to happiness? Know thyself, says Gretchen Rubin

    The key to happiness? Know thyself, says Gretchen Rubin
    Mar 6 2025
    What is happiness? How do you define it? Maybe it's feeling good, having a sunny disposition or being fulfilled, even if you don't feel pleasant all the time. Gretchen Rubin, host of the Happier podcast and author of The Happiness Project, says happiness is less about attaining joy than it is about growing in the right direction. In this episode, she explains how to make small changes that can move you toward happiness, and why knowing yourself helps contribute to this emotion.

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    21 mins
  • Freshen up your resume

    Freshen up your resume
    Mar 4 2025
    Do's, don'ts and current best practices for resume-writing from career coach Cynthia Pong. One tip? Keep the format simple and make it easy to read. This episode originally aired on Jan. 8, 2024.

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    19 mins
  • Dear Life Kit: Can I tell my friend she texts me too much?

    Dear Life Kit: Can I tell my friend she texts me too much?
    Mar 3 2025
    When it comes to friendship, how honest is too honest? Friendship experts, and real-life friends, Danielle Bayard Jackson and Marisa G. Franco weigh in on your thorny dilemmas around platonic relationships to help you create closer, lasting friendships.

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    20 mins
  • How to create your own spiritual practices

    How to create your own spiritual practices
    Feb 27 2025
    Are you looking to connect to something greater than yourself, but aren't sure how? In this episode, a spiritual psychiatrist and a professor of theology share ways to personalize your path, whether that's seeking inspiration from the faiths and religions you grew up with or trying something new.

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    24 mins
  • Your 2025 tax questions, answered

    Your 2025 tax questions, answered
    Feb 25 2025
    Tax attorneys Hana Boruchov and Leo Gabovich answer questions from our audience about the 2025 tax season. They explain whether or not to get an accountant, what to do if you can't pay your tax bill, and how to handle taxes when you work remotely.

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    18 mins