Episodes

  • Overwhelmed by your smartphone? Try a boring phone

    Overwhelmed by your smartphone? Try a boring phone
    Jul 30 2024
    Your phone is designed to suck you in. You might use it to check the weather or look up directions, only to find yourself doomscrolling on social media. If you're worried about your screen time or find it difficult to unplug, switching to a simple phone could help, says Jose Briones, author of Low Tech Life. Devoid of distracting apps and features, these phones are basic and boring — which is exactly what you might want in a device you carry around all day.

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    21 mins
  • What happens after someone cheats

    What happens after someone cheats
    Jul 29 2024
    The pain of infidelity in a romantic relationship can often break a couple apart — but the decision to stay or go is rarely a simple one. In this episode of Life Kit, psychologist and affair recovery specialist Talal Alsaleem answers your questions about cheating, infidelity and affairs. We cover everything from how to spot red flags to how to rebuild trust if you choose to stay together.

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    23 mins
  • Take your salads from drab to fab

    Take your salads from drab to fab
    Jul 25 2024
    We could all be eating more vegetables. One fast way to do that: toss them in a salad. To make a crave-worthy salad you'll actually want to eat, don't be afraid to experiment with flavors (like kimchi or sauerkraut), add texture (think candied nuts or thinly sliced red cabbage) — and treat yourself to a freshly made homemade dressing. This episode originally published July 24, 2023.

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    19 mins
  • Unhappy at work? How to plan your next move

    Unhappy at work? How to plan your next move
    Jul 23 2024
    To find a job you actually enjoy, figure out what's making you unhappy and move forward from there, says Tessa West, author of the new book Job Therapy: Finding Work That Works for You. West offers practical exercises to help assess your strongest skill sets, your stressors and what you need next from your career.

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    18 mins
  • Scams can happen to anyone — here's how to protect yourself

    Scams can happen to anyone — here's how to protect yourself
    Jul 22 2024
    New, sophisticated scams are popping up all the time. Experts explain how to safeguard your data and money from being exploited or stolen by fraudsters. This episode originally published on November 11, 2023.

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    19 mins
  • How to babyproof your relationship

    How to babyproof your relationship
    Jul 18 2024
    With a baby on the way, you'll need to babyproof your home — and your relationship. In this episode, how to strengthen your connection with your partner and survive the newborn phase. Learn how to navigate fairness in domestic responsibilities, keep a cool head on little sleep, and your new roles.

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    24 mins
  • How to revamp your rental

    How to revamp your rental
    Jul 16 2024
    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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    21 mins
  • 5 strategies to help you cope with a nagging feeling of dread

    5 strategies to help you cope with a nagging feeling of dread
    Jul 15 2024
    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, shares practices for managing that nagging feeling of impending doom. The episode originally published November 28, 2022.

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    20 mins