Melissa Urban

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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Whole30 recipes on instagram
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The Best of Whole30 Recipes: Grilled Goodness

Our @whole30recipes Instagram feed brings you delicious, Whole30 Approved recipes all day, every day. And, in our series,  The Best of @Whole30Recipes, we’ll be bringing them...
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June 11, 2015, 10:00 am
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45 Days of Awesome: Kyle’s Success Story

There are many, many stories of Whole success on our site, but the majority come from women. We know plenty of men have amazing Whole30...
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June 8, 2015, 2:26 pm
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  • Kids and Family
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Dear Melissa: I’m Worried About My Grandkids on the Whole30

We're seeing so many families taking on a Whole30 together, kids and all, and we think that's wonderful! However, If you've experienced some less-than-enthusiastic...
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June 4, 2015, 10:00 am

The Future of Whole30 Approved

From Melissa Urban, Whole30 co-creator We’ve worked hard over the last six years to make the Whole30 logical in its framework, as effective as possible across...
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May 26, 2015, 10:00 am
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Life After Your Whole30: What If Every Bite is Worth It?

From Melissa Hartwig, who (thanks to the Whole30) is one of those annoying people who really can eat just one square of dark chocolate...
The Whole30 and Hidradenitis Suppurativa: Sandena’s Story
May 14, 2015, 10:00 am
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The Whole30 and Hidradenitis Suppurativa: Sandena’s Story

Meet Sandena Neely: founder of Watch Your Mouth Bahamas, dynamic personality, and incredible Whole30 success story turned Whole30 ambassador in her local community. Through...
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May 4, 2015, 10:00 am
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Whole30 101: Your guide to Navigating the Whole30 Website

Since we created the Whole30 program in 2009, we’ve made it a priority to keep the program accessible to anyone, anywhere, through our website....
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The Whole30 Book Recipe Preview: Romesco Garlic Shrimp

It’s here, it’s here! Our new book, The Whole30: The 30-Day Guide to Total Health and Food Freedom, has hit the shelves of every bookstore...
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April 27, 2015, 10:00 am
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Whole30 101: Label-Reading

You’ve committed to the Whole30. You’re ready to change your life. You’re following all the steps in our getting started guide, and you’re ready...
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The Whole30 Recipe Book Preview: Grilled Steak with Garlic-Shallot Puree

It’s here, it’s here! In celebration of our new book, The Whole30: The 30-Day Guide to Total Health and Food Freedom, we’re giving you a...
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The Whole30 Book Recipe Preview: Bangers and Mash

With gleeful excitement over the release of our new book, The Whole30: The 30-Day Guide to Total Health and Food Freedom, we’ll be giving you a sneak-peek...
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The Whole30 Recipe Book Preview: Basil-Spinach Pesto

In gleeful anticipation of the release of our new book, The Whole30: The 30-Day Guide to Total Health and Food Freedom, we’ll be giving...
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The Whole30 Book Recipe Preview: Chicken Cacciatore

With gleeful excitement over the release of our new book, The Whole30: The 30-Day Guide to Total Health and Food Freedom, we’ll be giving you a sneak-peek...
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The Whole30 Book Recipe Preview: Seared Salmon Benedict

With gleeful excitement over the release of our new book, The Whole30: The 30-Day Guide to Total Health and Food Freedom, we’ll be giving you a sneak-peek...
Whole30 recipes on instagram
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The Best of Whole30 Recipes: Spring Has Sprung

Our @whole30recipes Instagram feed brings you delicious, Whole30 Approved recipes all day, every day. And, in our series,  The Best of @Whole30Recipes, we’ll be bringing them...
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The Best of Whole30 Recipes: Autoimmune All Stars

Our @whole30recipes Instagram feed brings you delicious, Whole30 Approved recipes all day, every day. And, in our series,  The Best of @Whole30Recipes, we’ll be bringing them...
Whole30 comfort food
March 16, 2015, 10:00 am
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Whole30 Business Travel 101

By Melissa Urban, a  superplanner when it comes to travel. You’ve been seeing promotions for our NEW book, The Whole30: The 30-Day Guide to Total...
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February 19, 2015, 11:00 am
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Whole30 Success Story: Meet 16-year-old Katie S.

When we heard Katie's story, we knew we had to share it. Her passion and enthusiasm shine through in her words. Her honesty will...