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  • How to improve your posture

    How to improve your posture
    Jan 21 2025
    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 you can nurture it.

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    19 min
  • How to be a 'supercommunicator'

    How to be a 'supercommunicator'
    Jan 20 2025
    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 are consistently able to create authentic connections with others just by listening and talking. In this episode, journalist Charles Duhigg talks about how anyone can become a "supercommunicator." This episode originally published February 20, 2024.

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    22 min
  • Negotiation tactics for everyday life

    Negotiation tactics for everyday life
    Jan 16 2025
    Negotiating is for more than just salary discussions. This episode, negotiation expert Joan Moon shares techniques to help you make decisions with more confidence and get the outcome you want in your everyday life. This episode originally published April 11, 2024.

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    20 min
  • The cost of being there: budget for your friend's celebrations

    The cost of being there: budget for your friend's celebrations
    Jan 14 2025
    You want to support your loved one on their special day — but that can come with a steep financial cost. How do you choose between the three destination weddings? How do you say no to a friend's big event without damaging your relationship? In this episode, Life Kit reporter Andee Tagle breaks down the cost of being there: how much big celebrations like a bachelorette trip or baby shower might cost you and what to do if you're worried about your budget.

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    24 min
  • What you need to know about cardio

    What you need to know about cardio
    Jan 13 2025
    Cardio — exercise that gets your heart rate up — can support good health in many ways. It can help prevent heart disease, increase your energy levels, decrease stress and more. In this episode, we cover what exercise and activities count as cardio, how to reap its benefits and how much to do.

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    12 min
  • How to cook when you're not into cooking

    How to cook when you're not into cooking
    Jan 9 2025
    Even if you dislike cooking, you still have to eat every day. In this episode, Margaret Eby, author of You Gotta Eat: Real-Life Strategies for Feeding Yourself When Cooking Feels Impossible, shares practical tips for getting meals on the table. Plus, Samin Nosrat, author of Salt Fat Acid Heat, offers expert advice on how to become more confident in your kitchen.

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    25 min
  • How a buddy system can help you reach your goals

    How a buddy system can help you reach your goals
    Jan 7 2025
    It's easy to set big goals — but will you stick with them? The buddy system can help. In this episode, we talk about how to find an accountability partner and build a lasting, productive relationship.

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    19 min
  • Stressed? Try one of these quick resets

    Stressed? Try one of these quick resets
    Jan 6 2025
    Whether your stress manifests in your mind, body or behavior (or maybe all three) there are ways to find relief quickly. Clinical psychologist Jenny Taitz talks about some of the 75 evidence-based tips from her book Stress Resets: How to Soothe Your Body and Mind in Minutes. This episode originally published Jan. 15, 2024.

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    23 min