Life Kit: Health
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How to stock your medicine cabinet for cold and flu season
Oct 13, 2026
20m 57s
It's open enrollment season. Here's how to make the best decision for you
Oct 6, 2026
16m 22s
A head-to-toe check in for your health
Sep 28, 2026
22m 54s
Is IVF actually right for you?
Sep 22, 2026
24m 15s
How to stop fixating on your body in the era of GLP-1s
Aug 27, 2026
21m 35s
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Audience Interest
- health tips and advice
- fitness strategies and routines
Podcast Focus
- expert interviews on health
- practical wellness advice
Publishing Consistency
- 246 episodes produced
- active for 7 years
Platform Reach
- available on major podcast platforms
- NPR affiliated distribution
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- 🇺🇸United States · Health & FitnessHOME#1698.4K to 24K
- 🇰🇷South Korea · Health & Fitness#314.0K to 12K
- 🇹🇭TH · Health & Fitness#143.6K to 10K
- 🇵🇹Portugal · Health & Fitness#37941 to 2.7K
- 🇮🇩ID · Health & Fitness#82610 to 1.8K
- Per-Episode Audience
Est. listeners per new episode within ~30 days
18K to 52K🎙 Weekly cadence·264 episodes·Last published 1w ago - Monthly Reach
Unique listeners across all episodes (30 days)
36K to 104K🇺🇸46%🇰🇷22%🇹🇭20%+5 more - Active Followers
Loyal subscribers who consistently listen
20K to 57K6.1K real followers tracked across platforms
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| Date | Episode | Topics | Guests | Brands | Places | Keywords | Sponsor | Length | |
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| 10/13/26 |  How to stock your medicine cabinet for cold and flu season | We can't prevent you from getting sick this year, but we can help you prepare. In this episode, we talk to a doctor and a pharmacist about their medicine cabinet must-haves, how to read medicine labels, and when to treat an illness at home or see a doctor.Follow us on Instagram: @nprlifekitSign up for our newsletter here.Have an episode idea or feedback you want to share? Email us at [email protected] the show and listen to it sponsor-free by signing up for Life Kit+ at plus.npr.org/lifekitSee pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for sponsorship and to manage your podcast sponsorship preferences.NPR Privacy Policy | 20m 57s | ||||||
| 10/6/26 |  It's open enrollment season. Here's how to make the best decision for you | Picking a health insurance plan can be confusing and frustrating. There are endless acronyms and it's hard to predict what your health needs will be in six months. This episode, we break down some of the terms and share guided questions to help you choose the plan that's best for you. This episode was originally published Oct. 31, 2023.Follow us on Instagram: @nprlifekitSign up for our newsletter here.Have an episode idea or feedback you want to share? Email us at [email protected] the show and listen to it sponsor-free by signing up for Life Kit+ at plus.npr.org/lifekitSee pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for sponsorship and to manage your podcast sponsorship preferences.NPR Privacy Policy | 16m 22s | ||||||
| 9/28/26 |  A head-to-toe check in for your health | Fall is officially here. Why not use this new season as a chance to check in with your health? This episode of Life Kit, medical professionals share advice to help you care for your ears, eyes, teeth, feet and skin. We hope these tips leave you feeling healthy and strong. This episode was originally published on Sept. 4, 2025.Follow us on Instagram: @nprlifekitSign up for our newsletter here.Have an episode idea or feedback you want to share? Email us at [email protected] the show and listen to it sponsor-free by signing up for Life Kit+ at plus.npr.org/lifekitSee pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for sponsorship and to manage your podcast sponsorship preferences.NPR Privacy Policy | 22m 54s | ||||||
| 9/22/26 |  Is IVF actually right for you? | Interested in having a baby outside of the bedroom? In vitro fertilization is just one of many options on the reproductive technology table. This episode, Life Kit reporter Andee Tagle shares how to choose the right conception method for you -- from planning out your timeline to the financial and legal questions you should ask.Follow us on Instagram: @nprlifekitSign up for our newsletter here.Have an episode idea or feedback you want to share? Email us at [email protected] the show and listen to it sponsor-free by signing up for Life Kit+ at plus.npr.org/lifekitSee pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for sponsorship and to manage your podcast sponsorship preferences.NPR Privacy Policy | 24m 15s | ||||||
| 8/27/26 |  How to stop fixating on your body in the era of GLP-1s | It can be difficult to love how your body looks, or even like it. But what if you could expand the way you think about your body? This episode, psychologist Diana Hill shares how to practice body image flexibility and appreciate all of the ways your body allows you to experience the world. She gives mental exercises that help you fixate less on your appearance in an image-obsessed culture.Follow us on Instagram: @nprlifekitSign up for our newsletter here.Have an episode idea or feedback you want to share? Email us at [email protected] the show and listen to it sponsor-free by signing up for Life Kit+ at plus.npr.org/lifekitSee pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for sponsorship and to manage your podcast sponsorship preferences.NPR Privacy Policy | 21m 35s | ||||||
| 8/17/26 |  Is hormone therapy the cheat code to perimenopause? | Perimenopause can be overwhelming. Mood swings, insomnia and hot flashes can make you feel like a completely different person. Hormone therapy is one way a lot of women are treating the symptoms. Life Kit’s Marielle Segarra talks with Dr. Mara Gordon of NPR’s Real Talk with a Doc column about the risks and benefits.Follow us on Instagram: @nprlifekitSign up for our newsletter here.Have an episode idea or feedback you want to share? Email us at [email protected] the show and listen to it sponsor-free by signing up for Life Kit+ at plus.npr.org/lifekitRelated episodes 'Say no to power peeing' and other good tips from a pelvic floor physical therapist. Your pelvic floor supports organs like your bladder, bowels and reproductive system. Strengthen it with exercises and mantras (like "squeeze before you sneeze") from physical therapist Sara Reardon.If sex is painful, you have options. There are lots of reasons women may experience pain during or after sex. Whether you've just given birth, are experiencing hormonal changes, or are under a lot of stress, you have options to address the pain.Shy about talking to your gynecologist? Here are some answers to difficult questions. Painful periods, low libido, pap smear anxiety — when it comes to talking to your gynecologist, no question should be off the table, says Dr. Rachel Bervell. She answers questions from our audience. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for sponsorship and to manage your podcast sponsorship preferences.NPR Privacy Policy | 17m 37s | ||||||
| 8/13/26 |  If sex is painful, you have options | There are lots of reasons women may experience pain during or after sex. Whether you've just given birth, are experiencing hormonal changes, or are under a lot of stress, you have options to address the pain. In this episode of Life Kit, reporter Andee Tagle talks to pelvic floor physical therapist Janelle Frederick about how to communicate with sex partners about it, when to see a doctor or physical therapist and what exercises you can try at home to relieve the pain.Follow us on Instagram: @nprlifekitSign up for our newsletter here.Have an episode idea or feedback you want to share? Email us at [email protected] the show and listen to it sponsor-free by signing up for Life Kit+ at plus.npr.org/lifekitSee pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for sponsorship and to manage your podcast sponsorship preferences.NPR Privacy Policy | 23m 55s | ||||||
| 8/4/26 |  Don't stop exercising just because you're pregnant | Many people pause physical activity during pregnancy -- but research shows that exercising while pregnant is good for your health and your baby's health. If you're unsure which kinds of exercise are on the table, fear not. Life Kit reporter Andee Tagle takes you through the workout guidance for each trimester and how you can physically prepare for your due date.Follow us on Instagram: @nprlifekitSign up for our newsletter here.Have an episode idea or feedback you want to share? Email us at [email protected] the show and listen to it sponsor-free by signing up for Life Kit+ at plus.npr.org/lifekitSee pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for sponsorship and to manage your podcast sponsorship preferences.NPR Privacy Policy | 29m 39s | ||||||
| 7/30/26 |  Free yourself from 'information overload' | Do you check your phone to set a reminder, then get sidetracked by every targeted social media ad? Or plan to spend your day in focus mode only to be derailed by your TV? We encounter dozens of screens everyday, each of them with an abundance of information calling for our attention. But there is a way to set better boundaries with your tech. This episode, Manoush Zomorodi, host of NPR's TED Radio Hour and author of Body Electric, explains how to free yourself from "information overload."Follow us on Instagram: @nprlifekitSign up for our newsletter here.Have an episode idea or feedback you want to share? Email us at [email protected] the show and listen to it sponsor-free by signing up for Life Kit+ at plus.npr.org/lifekitSee pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for sponsorship and to manage your podcast sponsorship preferences.NPR Privacy Policy | 23m 46s | ||||||
| 7/23/26 |  What to do when you're too upset to think straight | Stressed, anxious, or angry? Distress tolerance tools — from dunking your head in a bowl of ice water to imagining yourself in a calm setting — can help. In this episode, clinical psychologist Shireen Rizvi shares dialectical behavior therapy skills from the recent book she co-authored, Real Skills for Real Life. These physical and mental exercises can help you care for yourself, so you can think more clearly, problem solve and make it through life's painful and frustrating moments.Follow us on Instagram: @nprlifekitSign up for our newsletter here.Have an episode idea or feedback you want to share? Email us at [email protected] the show and listen to it sponsor-free by signing up for Life Kit+ at plus.npr.org/lifekitSee pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for sponsorship and to manage your podcast sponsorship preferences.NPR Privacy Policy | 22m 42s | ||||||
| 7/20/26 | fiberdiet+5 | — | NPR | — | fiberdietary fiber+5 | — | 14m 42s | ||
| 7/9/26 | fertilitypregnancy+3 | reproductive endocrinologistreproductive psychiatrist | NPR | — | fertilitypregnancy+3 | — | 26m 11s | ||
| 7/6/26 | mindful eatingdeliberate eating+3 | Lilian Cheung | Harvard | — | mindful eatingnutrition+3 | — | 17m 05s | ||
| 6/22/26 | gut microbiomeprobiotics+4 | — | Saccharomyces boulardii CNCM I-745Lactobacillus rhamnosus GG+1 | — | probioticsgut health+5 | — | 13m 08s | ||
| 6/15/26 | skin carehealth journalism+5 | Kelle Walsh | NPR | — | skin careserums+5 | — | 14m 07s | ||
| 6/8/26 | summer healthmosquito repellent+4 | — | NPRLife Kit+1 | — | mosquito repellenttick bites+3 | — | 17m 58s | ||
| 6/4/26 | stress managementhealth tips+3 | Dr. Aditi Nerurkar | NPRThe 5 Resets | — | stresshealth+3 | — | 17m 04s | ||
| 5/18/26 | over-the-counter medicationspain management+3 | — | Ibuprofenacetaminophen+2 | — | pain medicationsIbuprofen+6 | — | 22m 18s | ||
| 5/14/26 | PFASdrinking water+3 | — | CDCU.S. Geological Survey+1 | — | forever chemicalsPFAS+4 | — | 19m 34s | ||
| 5/11/26 | bowel healthtoilet habits+3 | Dr. Trisha Pasricha | NPRYou’ve Been Pooping All Wrong: How to Make Your Bowel Movements a Joy | — | poopbowel movements+3 | — | 23m 24s | ||
| 4/28/26 | explosive powermobility+3 | — | NPR | — | explosive powerforce generation+5 | — | 18m 08s | ||
| 4/20/26 | high-deductible health planhealth care tips+3 | Jackie Fortiér | KFF Health NewsNPR | — | high-deductible health planimmunizations+3 | — | 15m 08s | ||
| 4/16/26 | allergieshealth+3 | Dr. Prathyusha Savjani | NPR | — | anti-histaminesseasonal allergies+3 | — | 20m 06s | ||
| 4/6/26 | protein intakenutrition+3 | Allison Aubrey | NPR | — | proteinnutrition+6 | — | 11m 58s | ||
| 3/16/26 | post-workout recoveryinjury prevention+4 | sports medicine doctornutritionist+1 | NPR | — | workout recoverysoreness+4 | — | 21m 46s | ||
| 3/3/26 | pain sciencenon-opioid treatments+3 | Dr. Sanjay Gupta | CNNNPR+1 | — | painneuroscience+5 | — | 20m 33s | ||
| 2/26/26 | women's healthcardio+3 | Meghan Rabbitt | NPRLife Kit+1 | — | women's healthcardio+5 | — | 19m 02s | ||
| 2/19/26 | energylifestyle habits+4 | Dr. Amy Shah | NPR | — | energygut health+5 | — | 25m 04s | ||
| 2/12/26 | nail caremanicures+3 | — | NPR | — | nail trimmingmanicure advice+3 | — | 24m 27s | ||
| 2/10/26 | health insuranceprior authorization+3 | Sarah Boden | NPR | — | health insuranceprior authorization+3 | — | 12m 52s | ||
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About the show, platforms, and key insights.
Distribution & Reach
About the show, platforms, and key insights.
NPR, or National Public Radio, is a well-respected media organization known for its in-depth journalism and storytelling across various topics, including news, culture, and science. They focus on providing thoughtful and informative content to their audience, fostering a better understanding of complex issues. "Life Kit: Health" stands out for its practical approach to wellness, breaking down complicated health topics into actionable advice. The podcast features expert interviews that cover a broad range of subjects, from fitness to mental health, all grounded in scientific research. Each episode aims to simplify health and wellness, making it accessible for listeners seeking to improve their lives. The show attracts a diverse audience interested in health and personal development, with listener numbers ranging between 6,000 and 28,000. Listeners value the expert-driven insights and practical tips that empower them to make informed choices for a healthier lifestyle, contributing to their overall well-being.
By the numbers
- Total followers: 6.1K
- Total plays: 75K
- Total reviews: 430
Platforms
TuneIn
- Followers: 405
Castbox
- Followers: 5.2K
- Plays: 75K
- Reviews: 11
Podcast App
- Followers: 442
- Reviews: 419
Podcast Republic
- Followers: 70
Audience
adults, professionals
Key insights
What the show covers
- expert interviews on health
- practical wellness advice
- science-based health information
- lifestyle improvement strategies
Audience interests
- health tips and advice
- fitness strategies and routines
- scientific wellness insights
- self-care practices and techniques
Platform reach
- available on major podcast platforms
- NPR affiliated distribution
- growing listener base
- subscription options available
Publishing consistency
- 246 episodes produced
- active for 7 years
- weekly episode releases
- reliable health content updates
Chart history for Life Kit: Health
Peaked at #14 in TH, currently #14 in TH.
| Market | Genre | Peak | Current | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| TH | — | #14 | #14 | — |
| South Korea | — | #31 | #31 | — |
| PT | — | #37 | #37 | — |
| ID | — | #82 | #82 | — |
| HK | — | #83 | #83 | — |
| CO | — | #120 | #120 | — |
| TR | — | #132 | #132 | — |
| United States | — | #169 | #169 | — |
| PL | — | #187 | #187 | — |
Chart Positions
9 placements across 9 markets.
Chart Positions
9 placements across 9 markets.