Marielle Segarra
Stories
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Helpful or harmful? How to vet tax advice from social media
So you heard a piece of tax advice from a friend or on social media that sounds interesting. Should you try it? A certified public accountant explains how to vet the claim — and avoid getting scammed.
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5 ways to resist the urge to keep looking at your phone
So you want to spend less time on your phone. How do you do that when it's designed to suck you in? Life Kit spoke to experts in behavioral science, psychology and technology for real-world advice.
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Do you have some bad habits? Good news — you can make new ones. Here's how
Research shows it helps to start small if you want new habits to stick.
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Do you have some bad habits? Good news - you can make new ones. Here's how
Research shows it helps to start small if you want new habits to stick. NPR's Life Kit has more.
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Want to be part of a village? You might need to get out of your comfort zone
If you've always dreamed of having a village but feel disconnected from your community, try these five tips. Plus: We want to hear from you. Tell us how you cultivate community where you live.
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How to prepare your home for a winter storm
This weekend, much of the country is expecting to be hit by a major winter storm. NPR's Life Kit share tips to prepare your home ahead of a big snowfall.
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Are you craving a stronger community?
NPR's Life Kit has tips on how to build your village.
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Kevin Curry of 'Fit Men Cook' on how to find no and low cost groceries
If you find yourself having trouble affording food, there are options. Kevin Curry of Fit Men Cook talks about strategies for finding no and low cost groceries.
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Tips from Life Kit to set you up for success in 2026
Sometimes life can get in the way of meeting our ambitions. NPR's Life Kit podcast host Marielle Segarra gives us some practical, daily life tips to set us up for success in 2026.
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What being around death taught this hospital chaplain about life
J.S. Park helps patients and their families cope with death every day as a hospital chaplain. He explains what to expect as a person is dying, and how to reckon with uncomfortable feelings about death.
