
Melissa Urban
Melissa Urban is an 8x New York Times bestselling author (including the instant bestseller, The New Whole30) who specializes in helping people establish healthy boundaries and successfully navigate habit change. She has been featured by the New York Times, People, the Wall Street Journal, Forbes, The Today Show, and Good Morning America, and is a prominent keynote speaker on boundaries, building community, health trends, and entrepreneurship. She lives in Salt Lake City, UT with her husband, son, and two rescue doodles.
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February 12, 2025, 3:00 pm
- Dear Melissa
Dear Melissa: A CBD guide with expert insights
Dear Melissa, My Whole30 has helped me incorporate some new self-care practices into my daily routine. I noticed your Whole30 Approved page now features...

- Breakfast
Smoky Cauliflower, Walnut, and Black Bean Crumble with Greens from
The ...
Struggling with breakfast boredom?

Creamy Ancho Chile Dressing
Take your meals to the next level with this Plant-Based Creamy Ancho Chile Dressing from The New Whole30.

January 30, 2025, 8:30 am
- Reintroduction
What to expect during Whole30 reintroduction
Congratulations! You completed 30 days of Whole30 elimination. It was hard, but worth it. You’ve got a long list of non-scale victories, new healthy...

- Breakfast
Open-Faced Scandinavian-Style Breakfast Stacks
Switch up your Whole30 breakfast routine with these light, but protein-packed, Whole30 Open-Faced Scandinavian-Style Breakfast Stacks from The New Whole30.

January 15, 2025, 3:00 pm
- Dear Melissa
Dear Melissa: A new approach to snacking and MU’s Whole30 snack
ideas
Dear Melissa, I haven’t done a Whole30 in a few years, but plan on doing one in the spring. I got The New Whole30...

January 1, 2025, 8:00 am
- Dear Melissa
Dear Melissa—How to make your New Year’s resolutions stick
Dear Melissa, I just started the January Whole30 as my New Year’s resolution. I’ve read (and done) everything you’ve written on planning and preparation!...

December 18, 2024, 3:00 pm
- Dear Melissa
Dear Melissa: 4 health and wellness trends for 2025
As the co-founder of Whole30, this program and community have been my career and my passion since 2009. My connections with the media, health...

December 3, 2024, 10:00 am
- Dear Melissa
Dear Melissa—Ease your way into a Whole30 with a “soft launch”
Dear Melissa, I’m about to start my first Whole30, and I’m nervous. I’m prepping my pantry, planning my first week of meals, and just...

Plant-Based White Bean Chili from The New Whole30
Try this Plant-Based White Bean Chili from The New Whole30 for a hearty, veggie-packed dish that’s easy to make and even better the next day.

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- Recipes
- Soups, Stews and Chilis
Larb-Inspired Butternut Squash Soup from The New Whole30
If you’re craving bold, Southeast Asian flavors in a comforting bowl of soup, this Larb-Inspired Butternut Squash Soup from The New Whole30 will knock it out of the park.

October 15, 2024, 10:49 am
- Dear Melissa
Dear Melissa: Exploring your bio-individuality with the Whole30
Dear Melissa, There are so many devices that we can use to collect health data. Fitness trackers, blood glucose monitors, watches, hydration sensors…are these...

September 23, 2024, 10:00 am
- Dear Melissa
- Troubleshooting
Dear Melissa: Why does Whole30 reintroduction feel so hard?
Dear Melissa, I know you’re supposed to reintroduce on the Whole30, but I still struggle with this phase. Why does 10 days of reintroduction...

September 20, 2024, 10:48 am
- Dear Melissa
Dear Melissa, how to make the perfect Big A** Salad
If you’ve been following me on Instagram, you KNOW I’m a huge fan of the B.A.S. (otherwise known as the Big A** Salad). I...

September 12, 2024, 11:30 am
- Dear Melissa
A behind the scenes look at The New Whole30 recipes
Dear Melissa, As an aspiring food and lifestyle photographer, I’m fascinated with the behind-the-scenes of shooting a cookbook. Do they really use hairspray to...

September 12, 2024, 3:15 am
- Whole30
Explore The New Whole30 bonus content
The New Whole30 has been out for just over a month, and your feedback has been incredible! From just the first page of our...

September 3, 2024, 3:14 am
- Whole30
Choose your own adventure: A guide to The New Whole30
I wrote The New Whole30 completely from scratch—which was not what I was originally planning to do. Going into this project, I assumed I’d...

August 27, 2024, 1:15 pm
- Dear Melissa
The role of Whole30 convenience products during your program
Dear Melissa, I love seeing so many Whole30 Approved salad dressings, condiments, and bone broths in the grocery store today. It makes meal prep...