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5 lessons my have 50s have taught me (so far)
Age really does bring a bucketload of wisdom and a bushel of IDGAF.
Dec 22
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These sleepbuds saved my marriage
Fine, that's dramatic, but my honest Ozlo Sleepbuds review will prove YES, THEY ARE WORTH IT
Oct 6
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Kiss, Marry or Kill: 2025 Book Round-Up
My 5-star books of 2025, a chosen few rated a 6/5 (!), and a few I hate-read, so maybe I can spare you
Dec 18
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Melissa Urban
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My worst mistake became the best advice
I ****ed up. It turned into one of the most important guiding principles of my career.
Dec 15
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Melissa Urban
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Pass the politics, please
Green, Yellow, and Red (non-partisan) boundary scripts around politics for the holidays
Dec 8
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Melissa Urban
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XOMU: Three communication patterns that are ruining your relationships
Apr 10, 2023
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XOMU: Making "Lucky Girl syndrome" even more effective
Apr 3, 2023
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Melissa Urban
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WWMUD: How can I teach myself to be more empathetic?
Apr 14, 2023
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Melissa Urban
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WWMUD: How do I tell my friend struggling with fertility that I'm pregnant?
Apr 7, 2023
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Melissa Urban
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Staying with family without losing your mind
We're about to get REAL cozy with family during the holidays. Here's how to navigate a crowded house, different schedules, and lots of opinions with…
Dec 1
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The 2025 No Gift Guide: Bonus scripts
"I don't want to exchange any gifts this year, but how do I say it?" Scripts for every part of the "no gift" conversation—even the hard ones.
Nov 25
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I eat like a teenage boy when I'm home alone
A reader writes, "When my husband's out of town, my healthy eating goes out the window—and I don't like how it makes me feel."
Nov 24
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Melissa Urban
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Protein's BFF: Does creatine belong in your routine?
You thought it was just for gym bros. Here's why you should pay attention (especially if you're in some phase of menopause).
Nov 19
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Melissa Urban
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One simple trick to shift a negative mindset
Your brain needs evidence to make a shift. This simple cue gives it plenty.
Nov 17
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Melissa Urban
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5 of my favorite little luxuries
Small gifts perfect for anyone on your "thank you" list (and you!)
Nov 3
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Melissa Urban
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This question is MAGICAL
Say this when you're dying to offer advice, but they didn't ask (and you respect boundaries)
Oct 27
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Melissa Urban
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Three recipes that barely count as cooking
These meals are so delicious, and so incredibly simple
Oct 20
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Melissa Urban
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My concussion story, part 2
In December 2018, I sustained a concussion and developed persistent post-concussion symptoms. They took me years to resolve. Here is part 2 of my story.
Sep 29
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