Transformative Effects of the Whole30 Experiment

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Melissa and her partner share their journey through a 30-day diet experiment that eliminated grains, legumes, dairy, and sugar, resulting in surprising health benefits such as relief from shoulder pain and improved overall well-being. The chapter also discusses the origins of the Whole30 concept, from its humble beginnings as a blog post to conducting seminars and transitioning to a full-time focus on promoting the Whole30 principles through lectures and consulting services.

Whole30 began as a dietary experiment: For 30 days, Melissa Urban went without grains, dairy, legumes, alcohol and added sugar. She was trying to address several health problems, and the results were so extraordinary that she decided to share the diet with others.

What followed was a blog, a series of seminars, a best-selling book and eventually a wide-ranging wellness brand that’s helped millions of people identify the best diet for their own body. But in 2015, Melissa had to rethink everything—even her own name—when she split up with her husband and business partner, Dallas Hartwig. She retained ownership of the business, and today, the “Whole30 Approved” logo appears on a range of brands, from La Croix water to Chipotle salad bowls.

This episode was produced by Chris Maccini with music by Ramtin Arablouei.

Edited by Neva Grant, with research from Katherine Sypher. Our audio engineers were Patrick Murray, Gilly Moon, and Robert Rodriguez.

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