Archive - XO, MU by Melissa Urban

My 5-step, nervous system-calming evening routine

Is this the cheat code for peaceful, grounded, energized mornings? This is my routine; here's how to craft your own.

Apr 20 • Melissa Urban

Recipe: Hidden Veggie Spaghetti with Crispy Kale and Sausage

A food freedom recipe from Jenn Leuke's new cookbook, Don't Think About Dinner (with Whole30 modifications and my suggestions)

Apr 13 • Melissa Urban

An Operator's POV on protein

Here's why the protein "trend" is so persistent, where it's going, and what you need to focus on for your health

Apr 7

Kiss, Marry or Kill: 58

This masterpiece left me wrecked. Plus, a handy news website, a timely TSA hack, Strava trends that will motivate you to exercise, and how to navigate…

Apr 2

March 2026

Best of Expo West 2026

Expo West is the Disney of health-conscious grocery. Here are my top finds from the show, not all of which included protein.

Mar 30

Kiss, Marry or Kill: 57

This audio thriller is a banger (if you just ignore this). Plus, Book 2 is here! A home hack that works, a fun word game, the closet decluttering step…

Mar 27

10 things I find embarrassing even though objectively they are not

The title says it all.

Mar 23 • Melissa Urban

Kiss, Marry or Kill: 56

The most enthralling non-fiction I've read in YEARS. Plus AI vs. human writing (how do you score?), a fun new word game, and is AI coming for your job?

Mar 20

Recipe: Spicy Nut Butter-Noodle Salad

A food freedom recipe from Kat Ashmore's new cookbook, BIG BITES: TIME TO EAT! (with Whole30 modifications and my suggestions)

Mar 16 • Melissa Urban

Kiss, Marry or Kill: 55

Nella vs. Death in this magical, lyrical story. Plus my new sleep BFF, more phone privacy, a win for women, and THIS type of emotional vampire really…

Mar 13

How to want to have more sex, part 2

You WANT to want to have sex—but you don't want to have sex. Desire types, arousal types, and putting it all together.

Mar 10 • Melissa Urban

Kiss, Marry or Kill: 54

A VERY good thriller, because sometimes that's all you want. Plus a March boundary-pa-looza, the Says No Prospect Ever test, and Doritos gets naked (but…

Mar 6 • Melissa Urban

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