Podcast Episodes

How to revamp your rental

Episode 831

Just because you're renting your home doesn't mean you can't make it your own. Three home décor experts share their tips to make your rental homey for the long term.

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Published on 1 year, 5 months ago

5 strategies to help you cope with a nagging feeling of dread

The list of things we dread is almost endless: the Sunday scaries, deadlines, climate change — the list goes on. How can we feel better? Saleem Reshamwala, host of the podcast More Than a Feeling, sh…

Published on 1 year, 5 months ago

How to talk to a parent about their past

You might not know a lot about your parent's life before they had you: their childhood dreams, their first love, their heartbreaks. If you're a child of immigrants, there might be even less you know …

Published on 1 year, 5 months ago

Hiking tips for beginners

You don't need much to go for a hike. You can enjoy nature whether you're at a national park or on a neighborhood stroll. But before you head out, you'll want to consider your route, a couple of safe…

Published on 1 year, 5 months ago

Why you should connect with your kid, not correct them

Psychologist Becky Kennedy, author of the book "Good Inside: A Guide to Becoming the Parent You Want to Be," urges parents to spend more time raising thoughtful humans instead of fixing their behavio…

Published on 1 year, 5 months ago

Avoid these 6 sunscreen mistakes

Making sure you're protected from the summer sun starts with a good sunscreen. But how do you know which sunscreen is best, how much to use or when to reapply? In this episode from Short Wave, NPR he…

Published on 1 year, 5 months ago

Check, please! The etiquette of splitting the tab

Episode 826

Dining out with a large group and not sure how to handle the check? In this episode, chef and food writer Kiki Aranita walks us through common dining scenarios to ensure the bill is handled fairly an…

Published on 1 year, 5 months ago

Set your summer reading goals

Trying to read more can be a hard habit to stick to. If you want to read more, try setting a goal to get you motivated. To make a goal that works for you — consider setting a genre or page count goal…

Published on 1 year, 6 months ago

"Screen apnea": How our use of tech affects our breathing

Do you have "screen apnea?" Former Microsoft executive Linda Stone coined this term in 2007 after noticing she'd developed an unhealthy habit while answering emails: She held her breath. Body Electri…

Published on 1 year, 6 months ago

Keeping intimacy alive after having a baby

Episode 824

It's hard to find time for anything with a newborn at home. And in the months after having a baby, intimacy with your partner may fall to the wayside. But sex and relationship experts say that mainta…

Published on 1 year, 6 months ago