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  • Don't fall for these marketing tactics this holiday season

    Don't fall for these marketing tactics this holiday season
    Nov 25 2025
    We're surrounded by ads and sales pitches — in our inboxes, on our phones and when we walk down the street. And everyone loves a good deal, but what actually constitutes a deal? How do you know you're getting the best price or that what you're purchasing is of good quality? In this episode, we offer tips to help you make purchases you're happy with this holiday season.


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    16 minutos
  • How to actually look forward to winter

    How to actually look forward to winter
    Nov 24 2025
    Winter tends to get a bad rap: people complain endlessly about its shorter days, darker skies and plummeting temperatures. It's true that parts of winter can be unpleasant, but psychologist Kari Leibowitz, author of How to Winter: Harness your Mindset to Thrive on Cold, Dark, or Difficult Days, says that winter can also be a time of reflection, creativity and coziness. This episode, Leibowitz shares tips on learning to appreciate winter's unique opportunities. This episode originally published Dec. 9, 2024.

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    23 minutos
  • What to do if you're losing your hair

    What to do if you're losing your hair
    Nov 20 2025
    People may think of hair loss as a guy thing. But by some estimates, half of all women experience hair loss in their lifetime. While there are some solutions out there based in science, not every remedy works for every person — or every type of hair loss. Today's episode is from our friends at NPR's science podcast Short Wave.
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    13 minutos
  • How to work with your social anxiety

    How to work with your social anxiety
    Nov 18 2025
    It's easy to spiral and feel anxious when you're on a first date, at your office holiday party or heading to your high school reunion. The stakes feel high and you want to make a good impression. But social anxiety can get in the way of connection, fun and feeling good. In this episode, we give you tools to survive small talk, practice social courage and embrace the awkward.

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    23 minutos
  • 5 fitness and mental health tips for men

    5 fitness and mental health tips for men
    Nov 17 2025
    Why is muscle power so important? What do you really need to know about your testosterone levels? What are some free, research-backed tools for managing depression? Brett McKay, founder and editor-in-chief of The Art of Manliness, an independent men's health and lifestyle web magazine, shares top health tips. Whether you identify as a man or not, he says a lot of this advice can help us all live healthier lives.

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    24 minutos
  • Dear Life Kit: I’m sick of all this unwanted attention

    Dear Life Kit: I’m sick of all this unwanted attention
    Nov 13 2025
    Clinical psychologist Adia Gooden and NPR's It's Been A Minute host, Brittany Luse, answer questions from Dear Life Kit listeners and they share their best advice on unsolicited advice.

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    20 minutos
  • Having good posture doesn't just mean sitting up straight

    Having good posture doesn't just mean sitting up straight
    Nov 11 2025
    Does your back hurt after a long day at your desk? Do you wake up with a sore neck every morning? Muscle aches in your body could be a sign you need to improve your posture. This episode, a physical therapist and a biomechanist break down what "good posture" looks like and how you can begin to correct yours. This episode originally published Feb. 2, 2025.

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    19 minutos
  • How to afford food when money is tight

    How to afford food when money is tight
    Nov 10 2025
    Millions of people have been left without access to food as a result of funding delays for SNAP benefits. Kevin Curry of Fit Men Cook, an online food community, shares resources for those affected, including how to build a low-budget cart at the grocery store.

    A previous version of this episode incorrectly said that Kevin Curry graduated from Harvard Business School. In fact, he graduated from Harvard Kennedy School.

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    16 minutos