Establishing boundaries is essential for improving mental health, self-confidence, and relationships. Melissa Urban, creator of the Whole30 program, provides over 130 practical scripts to help readers communicate their needs with kindness and clarity across various relationships, including work and family. The book offers actionable advice for recognizing boundary-pushing behaviors and tips for maintaining limits in areas like food and technology. Urban's empathetic approach empowers individuals to reclaim their energy and foster more fulfilling connections.
Melissa Urban Books




The Whole30
The 30-Day Guide to Total Health and Food Freedom
Millions of people visit Whole30.com every month and share their stories of weight loss and lifestyle makeovers. Hundreds of thousands of them have read It Starts With Food, which explains the science behind the program. At last, The Whole30 provides the step-by-step, recipe-by-recipe guidebook that will allow millions of people to experience the transformation of their entire life in just one month.
It Starts with Food
- 320 pages
- 12 hours of reading
An outline for a clear, balanced, sustainable plan to change eating habits forever. Over the last three years, the Hartwigs' underground Whole30 program has quietly led tens of thousands of people to weight loss, improved quality of life and a healthier relationship with food
The New Whole30
The Definitive Plan to Transform Your Health, Habits, and Relationship with Food
- 368 pages
- 13 hours of reading
The Essential Whole30 presents a revamped version of the original program, incorporating updated food freedom rules and new scientific insights to enhance health transformations. Co-creator Melissa Urban introduces 100 fresh recipes, including 50 Whole30 and 50 plant-based options, alongside a newly developed Plant-Based Whole30 program. This comprehensive guide offers clear instructions for starting and maintaining the program, aiming to help readers reduce inflammation, balance hormones, and achieve lasting food freedom. It's designed for both seasoned Whole30 fans and newcomers alike.