Podcast Episodes

A creative way to mend your clothing

The next time you rip a sweater, don't throw it out. Extend its life with "visible mending," a creative sewing technique that uses stitches, fabric and embellishments to artfully show off the repair.…

Published on 10 months, 3 weeks ago

How to 'shift' your emotions

You have more power over your emotions than you think, says psychologist and neuroscientist Ethan Kross. In his new book, Shift: Managing Your Emotions — So They Don't Manage You, he says there are s…

Published on 10 months, 3 weeks ago

How to combat parental burnout

Today's parents are more involved in their children's lives — and more stressed out — than they were two decades ago, according to an advisory from the 2024 U.S. Surgeon General. So how can they catc…

Published on 10 months, 3 weeks ago

The science behind the FDA ban on food dye Red No. 3

Last month, the Food and Drug Administration announced it is banning Red No. 3, a food dye additive in processed foods like sodas, sweets and snacks. Recently, it and other dyes were linked to negati…

Published on 10 months, 4 weeks ago

How to recover after a workout

It's normal to feel some pain or soreness after a workout. But how much is too much, and more importantly, how do you get relief? This episode, build out your post-workout recovery routine. A sports …

Published on 11 months ago

Dear Life Kit: He kissed me then took it back

Episode 915

The heart wants what it wants, but it's rarely that simple. Advice columnist Meredith Goldstein and psychologist Monica O'Neal — two longtime love experts and real-life friends — answer burning quest…

Published on 11 months ago

Simple ways to protect yourself from scams

Scams can happen to anyone. Experts explain how to safeguard your data and money from being exploited or stolen by fraudsters. This episode originally published November 7, 2023.

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Published on 11 months ago

How to travel on a budget

There are ways to travel on a budget without completely draining your bank account — but you might have to let go of the over-the-top luxury travel images you see on Instagram. In this episode, we'll…

Published on 11 months, 1 week ago

How to improve your posture

Posture doesn't mean standing up straight or gliding across a room with a book on your head. This episode, a physical therapist and a biomechanist break down the meaning of healthy posture and how yo…

Published on 11 months, 1 week ago

How to be a 'supercommunicator'

Have you ever met someone who is exceptionally easy to talk to? Someone who – simply through good conversation – gets you to open up? These are all common traits of "supercommunicators" — people who …

Published on 11 months, 1 week ago