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This week, we’re taking the stress out of back-to-school cooking with food that’s fast, fun, and full of flavor. First, we talk with Peter J. Kim, author of Instant Ramen Kitchen, about transforming those humble packets you associate with college kids into surprisingly elegant me ...  Show more

Listen on: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Pandora | Amazon Music | YouTubeThis week, we’re all about the beauty of the South of France with Steve Hoffman, author of A Season for That. Here we go! 

Having good conversations is an art form. To help you out at end-of-year gatherings, NPR's Sam Sanders tapped longtime radio host and podcaster Celeste Headlee for her tips for really listening and connecting.See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of per ...  Show more

With the holidays coming, we're all trying to figure out how to celebrate with loved ones from a distance. When all we have to connect this year are phone calls and video chats, how do we make the most out of our conversations? In this episode from NPR's Life Kit Sam gets advice ...  Show more

Today, Sam talks about tips for communicating with others and getting more comfortable with letting our guards down. Sam has taught mindfulness and social emotional learning to teens, families and adults all over the world for more than 12 years. She obtained her master’s degrees ...  Show more

Explore how small communication successes, especially across age and experience gaps, can lead to deeper connections. Sam shares tips on expressing feelings clearly to foster understanding with others. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices