Melissa Urban answers your questions from her own experience

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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!

How to want to have more sex, part 1

Feb 02nd 2026

You know it will feel good… but you just can’t get in the mood. Here’s what you might be missing, and what you can do about it.

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.