Oct 29

Seasonal Affective Disorder is real. Here's how to get through it

As the days get shorter and temperatures drop, it's common to feel depressed and low on energy. In this episode, tips from the psychiatrist who first studied SAD on how to weather the colder, darker months ahead. This episode originally ran Oct 2020.Follow us on Instagram: @nprli ... Show More

17m 15s

Oct 27

Dear Life Kit: Why are they like this?!

In this edition of Dear Life Kit, more wisdom from our vast archives to help you figure out: -Can you keep your group chat from descending into chaos?-Should you break up with your partner if they can't keep the house clean?-What to do if your friend never initiates plans?Follow ... Show More

14m 43s

Oct 26

How to DIY a clever (and low-budget) Halloween costume

Halloween is nigh! Do you have your costume ready? Sophie Strauss, "stylist for regular people" and Halloween enthusiast, shares tips to DIY a costume without spending big bucks or a lot of time. This episode originally aired on Oct 17, 2023. Follow us on Instagram: @nprlifekitSi ... Show More

17m 46s

Sep 2025

Debunking sleep myths

There are a lot of misconceptions about sleep. Sleep scientist Rebecca Robbins and her colleagues looked into common myths about sleep to help everyone get a better night's rest. This episode originally published Janaury 9, 2024.Want better sleep? Sign up Life Kit's Guide to Bett ... Show More

16m 51s

Sep 2024

Sleep Better Tonight: Groundbreaking Insights from Leading Sleep Experts

Poor sleep impacts every aspect of your life, but too many still accept chronic exhaustion as normal. In this groundbreaking discussion, sleep expert Dr. Chris Winter and Arianna Huffington shatter common myths and shed new light on sleep as the gateway to peak health, creativ ... Show More

51m 31s

Apr 2025

The Extra Scoop: Sleep 101

Sleep is something we all do every night, yet many of us struggle to get enough of it. With so much conflicting advice, it can be hard to know what really matters. To help us separate fact from fiction, we’re joined by Dr. Lindsay Browning, a chartered psychologist, neuroscientis ... Show More

32m 46s

Dec 2022

Everyday Neuro 020: The Well Intentioned Myths of Sleep and How to Treat Insomnia

In this episode I talk about sleep and the beneficial effects it has on the brain. We are joined by an expert in the field, the amazing Dr Michelle Ni Raghallaigh from The Sleep Sphere (https://thesleepsphere.com), a NHS-trained insomnia specialist and cognitive neuroscientist wh ... Show More

24m 25s

Jun 2020

Ep77: The Sleep Mistakes We're All Making

Having trouble sleeping these days? Wondering how to keep anxiety at bay? What's a good sleep environment and how can you create it? This episode with Rebecca Nazzal answers all our sleep questions. Resources: You can find more information about this episode's guest expert Rebecc ... Show More

35m 19s

Jun 2024

How To Stop Waking Up Feeling Tired: 7 Tips From a Harvard Researcher

In today’s episode, you’ll learn the real reason why you’re always tired – and how to fix it. If you want to wake up every morning feeling refreshed, energized, focused, and in control, you need to get the best sleep of your life – every night.Today, you’ll learn ... Show More

1h 22m

Jun 2022

Do you really need 8 hours of sleep?

We all know a good night’s sleep is essential, but for many people, sleeping well (or falling asleep at all) can be difficult and even stressful - and there’s no shortage of tales about what prevents people from catching their ZZZs. In this episode, Dr. Jen digs into "how to slee ... Show More

33m 9s

Jun 2021

The Science Behind a Good Night's Sleep

We all know sleep is vital, so why do many of us still find it so difficult to prioritize? CNN Chief Medical Correspondent Dr. Sanjay Gupta speaks with sleep scientist Rebecca Robbins about why we sleep in the first place and how to ensure we get a good night’s rest. And neurolog ... Show More

26m 31s

Nov 2022

The Science Behind a Good Night's Sleep

We all know sleep is vital, so why do many of us still find it so difficult to prioritize? CNN Chief Medical Correspondent Dr. Sanjay Gupta speaks with sleep scientist Rebecca Robbins about why we sleep in the first place and how to ensure we get a good night’s rest. And neurolog ... Show More

22m 15s

May 2022

Body Stuff: Do you really need 8 hours of sleep?

We all know a good night’s sleep is essential, but for many people, sleeping well (or falling asleep at all) can be difficult and even stressful– and there’s no shortage of tales about what prevents people from catching their ZZZs. In this episode, Dr. Jen digs into ``how to slee ... Show More

33m 18s