Episodes

  • What to do when your house floods

    What to do when your house floods
    Oct 14 2024
    The biggest threat in a hurricane isn't the wind, it's the water. And Atlantic hurricane season isn't over yet. NPR climate correspondent Michael Copley walks through your to-do list after a big flooding event and how to prepare for one in the future.

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    11 mins
  • How to deal with climate anxiety

    How to deal with climate anxiety
    Oct 10 2024
    It's hard to stay motivated in the face of threats like climate change — especially when it feels like you're the only one who cares. But a new course from the University of California aims to help students cope with climate activism burnout, find new purpose and work toward change at the local level. NPR health correspondent Allison Aubrey shares exercises from the class that'll help you find renewed purpose in all aspects of life. This episode is Part 2 of the new series, Stress Less: A Quest to Reclaim Your Calm.

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    24 mins
  • How to refinance your mortgage

    How to refinance your mortgage
    Oct 8 2024
    Mortgage rates have dropped significantly in recent months, and that means one thing for those who bought a home in the last couple years: It might be time to refinance. You might save hundreds of dollars a month depending on how much you owe. Here's how to get the process started.

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    17 mins
  • Personal style when your body changes

    Personal style when your body changes
    Oct 7 2024
    It's important to feel good in your clothes. But when your body goes through big changes — say, you've just had a baby or are recovering from an illness, it can be hard to dress up in the morning. This episode will help you reframe your relationship with fashion — and give you the confidence to wear what you want.

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    22 mins
  • Stress-busting skills to try in everyday life

    Stress-busting skills to try in everyday life
    Oct 3 2024
    Are you feeling overwhelmed by your to-do list? Going through something really tough? Stress is a part of life — but we can learn to manage it. NPR health correspondent Allison Aubrey shares evidence-based skills from a research psychologist at Northwestern University aimed to bring more ease into your life. This episode is Part 1 of the new series, Stress Less: A Quest to Reclaim Your Calm. Click here to sign up for a month-long newsletter on this topic.

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    22 mins
  • I ditched plastic for a week. Here's what I learned

    I ditched plastic for a week. Here's what I learned
    Oct 1 2024
    Plastic isn't great for your health or the planet. Here's what NPR's Claire Murashima learned from avoiding single-use plastics for a week.

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    19 mins
  • How to talk to your loved ones about misinformation

    How to talk to your loved ones about misinformation
    Sep 30 2024
    Misinformation and disinformation undermine democracy by making it hard for people to make informed choices. It's also used to divide communities, scapegoat vulnerable populations and erode trust. Research shows people trust information more when it comes from sources or cultural contexts they're familiar with. This election season, help counter misinformation in your community by having conversations with your friends and family.

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    16 mins
  • Your kid is having a tantrum in public. Now what?

    Your kid is having a tantrum in public. Now what?
    Sep 26 2024
    Meltdowns, refusing to share, hitting other kids. Every child has bad behavior sometimes. At home, it's easier to deal with. But what about in public? Psychologist Celina Benavides explains what to do in the moment — and how to get ahead of bad behavior.

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    21 mins