Melissa Urban answers your questions from her own experience

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5 invaluable lessons from my first real job

Feb 17th 2026

28 years ago, my boss asked me to do something icky. Here’s what it taught me.

Kiss, Marry or Kill: 51

Feb 13th 2026

A book that left me like “WTAF.” Plus, dogs are family (so you need this), I like this food and you can’t shame me out of it, do this one thing to reduce dementia risk, and GLP-1s versus Doritos

Curb impulse spending with one little question

Feb 09th 2026

Times are tight, y’all. Here’s the tried-and-true trick that keeps me from overconsuming and overspending.

Kiss, Marry or Kill: 50

Feb 06th 2026

I’m on Book 5 of 27 (!!) and have NO PLANS OF STOPPING. Also, a hair update, a guide to comfort food, the Instagram account keeping me going, a Kill lightning round, and a Superbowl bonus!

Do The Thing Podcast

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My thing is helping people change their health, habits, and relationship with food–but this podcast goes way beyond food. We’ll explore what’s been missing every time you’ve tried to make a change, and create habits that actually stick.