American Addiction Centers
American Addiction Centers
Whole30 Cofounder Melissa Urban: Setting Boundaries and Healthy Habits
Whole30 Cofounder Melissa Urban: Setting Boundaries and Healthy Habits
Whole30 Cofounder Melissa Urban: Setting Boundaries and Healthy Habits
Tuesday 1st August 2023
Melissa Urban shares her journey from addiction to recovery, emphasizing the power of boundaries and healthy habits on 'Addiction Talk'.
39 minutes
Empowering
Informative
Hopeful
Inspiring
Transformative
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Sobriety Success Stories
Family Recovery from Addiction
Creative Recovery Journeys
Understanding Addiction & Recovery
Sexual Empowerment & Identity
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Episode Overview
- Melissa Urban's traumatic experiences and the path to substance abuse
- The turning point that led Melissa to seek help and prioritize healthy habits
- The importance of setting boundaries in the recovery journey
- Empowering journey of self-discovery and relentless commitment to recovery
- Melissa's dedication to her recovery and the power of personal growth
I just, I would want people to remember their power. You are more powerful than you are giving yourself credit for.
Ever wondered how someone can transform their darkest moments into a beacon of hope for others? Meet Melissa Urban, the co-founder of Whole30 and a seven-time 'New York Times' best-selling author. In this episode of 'Addiction Talk', Melissa opens up about her tumultuous journey through addiction and recovery. At just 16, she faced a devastating sexual assault that led her down a path of substance abuse, using heroin, cocaine, psychedelics, and pills to numb her pain.
By 26, after hitting rock bottom, she sought help and began her long road to recovery, experiencing a relapse but ultimately finding her way back to sobriety for over 20 years now. Melissa's story is a powerful reminder that setting boundaries and prioritizing healthy habits can be life-changing. She shares how these practices not only aided her recovery but also became the foundation for her wellness empire.
This episode is a raw and honest conversation about the struggles and triumphs of addiction, offering hope and practical advice for anyone on a similar path.