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Hypothangry | Dr. Vickie Bhatia
August 18, 2020
- 40:12
Hypothangry: Imagining a hypothetical confrontation, then playing out the fight you’d hypothetically have with that person inside your...
Concussion 101 | Dr. Molly Parker
August 11, 2020
- 41:60
I got a concussion in December 2018. It took me 15 months to recover, and the symptoms still come up to this day when I’m stressed,...
The Morning Routine | Just Melissa
August 4, 2020
- 47:02
My morning routine is nothing short of sacred, gifting me calm, grounded energy, a happier mood, and improved stress resilience as I...
About The Show
Eating healthier, exercising, setting boundaries, managing your money, recovering from addiction, healing from trauma, eliminating toxic relationships...we all have a thing we've been working on, but despite our best intentions, we just can't make it stick. This new podcast from Melissa Hartwig Urban, Whole30 co-founder and #1 New York Times best-selling author, explores what’s been missing every time you’ve tried to do the thing, so you can finally change the pattern and level up for good.
More Episodes
Hypothangry | Dr. Vickie Bhatia
August 18, 2020
- 40:12
Hypothangry: Imagining a hypothetical confrontation, then playing out the fight you’d hypothetically have with that person inside your...
Concussion 101 | Dr. Molly Parker
August 11, 2020
- 41:60
I got a concussion in December 2018. It took me 15 months to recover, and the symptoms still come up to this day when I’m stressed,...
The Morning Routine | Just Melissa
August 4, 2020
- 47:02
My morning routine is nothing short of sacred, gifting me calm, grounded energy, a happier mood, and improved stress resilience as I...
Tell Me About Yourself | Holley M. Kholi-Murchison
July 28, 2020
- 42:16
Holley M. Kholi-Murchison (she/her) is an entrepreneur committed to shaping the future of work and learning for evolving professionals....
Slip into Something Less Comfortable | Scott Carney
July 7, 2020
- 50:30
Scott Carney (he/him) is an investigative journalist, anthropologist, and the author of my cold shower bible, What Doesn’t Kill Us, and...
Summer Hiking 101 | Kristen Bor
June 30, 2020
- 50:10
If you follow me on Instagram, you’ll know I am a voracious hiker. I love inspiring you to get out on your local trails, but I often...
Cold Showers with Ed Sheeran | Just Melissa
June 23, 2020
- 46:57
In this Just Melissa episode, I share all the details of yet another self-experiment with life-changing results—cold showers. When I...
I Am Racist | Just Melissa
June 16, 2020
- 46:41
I’ve been on hiatus for several months now, and I’m not exactly tiptoeing back in, #blacklivesmatter. I’m also going to say the word...
Your Path to Effective Trauma Therapy | Dr. Nicole LePera
January 28, 2020
- 48:41
Dr. Nicole LePera (she/her), also known as The Holistic Psychologist, is the founder of the Mindful Healing Center in Philadelphia, and...
How to Not Drink | Just Melissa
January 21, 2020
- 46:26
In this Just Melissa episode, I’m helping you navigate the questions, peer pressure, and social challenges that may arise when you...
Fix Your Gut | Dr. Michael Ruscio
January 14, 2020
- 48:30
Dr. Michael Ruscio (he/him) is a Northern California-based clinical researcher, functional medicine practitioner, and author of Healthy...
My Own Worst Enemy | Nedra Glover Tawwab
January 7, 2020
- 43:37
Nedra Glover Tawwab (she/her) is a licensed clinical social worker and founder of the North Caroline-based Kaleidoscope Counseling. In...
The Work of Byron Katie | Just Melissa
December 31, 2019
- 39:20
In this Just Melissa episode, I walk you through a session of The Work (Byron Katie’s approach to questioning stressful thoughts) done...
Habit Level: Atomic | James Clear
December 24, 2019
- 48:23
James Clear (he/him) is a writer and speaker focused on habits, decision-making, and continuous improvement, and the author of the...
What is the Whole30, from Co-Founder MU | Just Melissa
December 17, 2019
- 43:09
You’ve probably heard of the Whole30 by now. Maybe you’ve thought about doing one yourself, heard rave reviews from a friend, or read...
Whole30 Friends & Family | Just Melissa
October 15, 2019
- 41:58
In this “Dear Melissa” episode, Melissa (she/her) celebrates the release of her new book, The Whole30 Friends and Family, by answering...
Making Social Media a Happy Place | Just Melissa
October 8, 2019
- 35:36
In this Just Melissa episode, I’m sharing five strategies I’ve used over the years to create a healthy, boundaried, positive...
Food, Recipes, and Cultural Appreciation | Celeste Noche
October 1, 2019
- 34:35
Celeste Noche (she/her) is an editorial and documentary photographer based between Portland, Oregon and San Francisco, CA. Through her...
Crying in Yoga | Jessamyn Stanley
September 24, 2019
- 51:12
Jessamyn Stanley is an award-winning yoga instructor, intersectional activist, and author of 'Every Body Yoga.' She broke boundaries for...
Going to #Church | Just Melissa
September 17, 2019
- 33:26
In this Just Melissa episode, I answer one of your most commonly asked questions on Instagram: Why do you call the mountains “church?” I...
#mindright | Todd McCullough
September 10, 2019
- 38:40
Todd McCullough (he/him) is the founder of TMAC Fitness and creator of the TMAC20 program, offering 20 minute no-equipment workouts for...
Talking to Strangers | Just Melissa
September 3, 2019
- 31:57
In this Just Melissa episode, I explore my “Melissa talks to strangers” experiment from 2013, the unexpected impact this simple practice...
Coach Me Through the Whole30 | Jacob Henriquez
August 27, 2019
- 44:22
Jacob Henriquez is the Atlanta-based 2019 Whole30 Certified Coach of the Year, and Community Manager for Whole30 Approved brand The New...
There’s a Crystal in my Bra Right Now | Magdalena McClellan
August 20, 2019
- 41:08
Magdalena McClellan (she/her) helps you redirect your current life course to health, happiness and spiritual fulfillment through her...
The Truth About Divorce | Drew Manning
August 13, 2019
- 41:55
Drew Manning (he/him) is the New York Times best-selling author of Fit2Fat2Fit: The Unexpected Lessons from Gaining and Losing 75 lbs on...
Lessons from a Recovering Perfectionist | Dr. Vickie Bhatia
August 6, 2019
- 39:38
Dr. Vickie Bhatia (she/her) is a licensed clinical psychologist and Whole30 Certified Coach who helps her patients improve mood,...
How I Bomb-Proofed my Self-Confidence | Just Melissa
July 30, 2019
- 36:56
In this “Just Melissa” episode, Melissa (she/her) goes back nearly 20 years, sharing how a decade of reliance on external validation to...
104 Things You Can Do for Depression NOW | Dr. Ellen Vora
July 23, 2019
- 45:34
Dr. Ellen Vora (she/her) is a board-certified psychiatrist, medical acupuncturist, and yoga teacher who takes a functional medicine...
Still Not Drinking Right Now + The Judgment Backpack | Just Melissa
July 16, 2019
- 31:19
In this two-part episode, Melissa (she/her) gives an update on her ten-month “I’m not drinking right now” experiment, sharing all of the...
Setting Boundaries and Navigating the Feel-Bads | Dr. Nicole LePera
July 9, 2019
- 44:45
Dr. Nicole LePera (she/her) is a holistic psychologist and founder of the Mindful Healing Center in Philadelphia; and trained in...
Imposter Syndrome + What Judgment is Really About | Just Melissa
July 2, 2019
- 35:43
In this two-part episode, Melissa (she/her) talks about imposter syndrome: the behaviors she’s noticed contributing to this feeling in...
Cooking, Kids, and Keeping it Simple | Michelle Tam
June 25, 2019
- 37:15
Michelle Tam (she/her) is the creator of the Saveur Award winning food blog Nom Nom Paleo. After leaving her job as a night shift...
Your Budget is your Baby | Tiffany Aliche
June 18, 2019
- 35:14
Tiffany Aliche (she/her), also known as the Budgetnista, is one of America's favorite personal financial educators, and specializes in...
Saying No to Social Invites + Your Self-Care Love Language + Recovering from Food Freedom Fumbles | Just Melissa
June 11, 2019
- 31:12
In this three-part episode, Melissa (she/her) explores whether you really have to say yes to that social invitation (especially if you...
You Need a Side Hustle (Here’s How) | Chris Guillebeau
June 4, 2019
- 29:44
Chris Guillebeau (he/his) is a New York Times best-selling author, lifetime entrepreneur, and the host of the Side Hustle School...
Build a Life You Don’t Want to Escape From | Holly Whitaker
May 28, 2019
- 31:36
Holly Whitaker (she/her), is the founder of Tempest, Inc., a digital platform for the treatment and support of alcohol mis-users. She...
Navigating Depression as a Couple | Brandon Talbot
May 21, 2019
- 37:46
Brandon Talbot (he/his) is a former professional volleyball player, NASM Master Trainer, and jiu-jitsu competitor. He’s also my...
Whole30 and Weight Loss + Rehearsing Disaster + “Are You Pregnant?” | Just Melissa
May 14, 2019
- 31:18
In this three-part episode, Melissa (she/her) explains whether staying on the Whole30 longer than 30 days is the way to achieve...
How to Keto (The Right Way) | Dr. Will Cole
May 7, 2019
- 37:60
Dr. Will Cole (he/his) is a leading functional-medicine doctor, author, and ketogenic diet expert. Melissa and Dr. Cole talk about the...
Hacking the Whole30 with the Four Tendencies | Gretchen Rubin
April 30, 2019
- 36:03
Gretchen Rubin (she/her) is a best-selling author, speaker, podcaster, and creator of the Four Tendencies framework. Melissa and...
Coming Soon: Do the Thing with Whole30's Melissa Urban
April 17, 2019
- 01:41
Join Melissa Hartwig Urban, Whole30 co-founder and best-selling author, with her brand new podcast, Do The Thing. Launching April 30th 2019.
