Ruminating alternatives: newsletters like it
24 newsletters in the NewsletterFIT index cover the same topics as Ruminating (fiction, relationships and social class). The closest matches are John Noire, The Good Trade and The Muse & The Melody. They are ranked by how many topics they share with it, then by publicly shown subscribers.
Updated Nov 15, 2026 · ranked by shared topics, then publicly shown subscribers · methodology
About Ruminating
Ruminating publishes personal essays and childhood memoirs that explore niche, hands-on topics like electric dinghy motors and mole control. Its content blends practical experimentation with reflective, first-person…
Full profile- 1
SubstackMonthly or less · last post 52 days ago
Likely audience: Fans of Jorja Smith
2 shared topics
- 2The Good Trade431K subscribers
SubstackWeekly · last post 7 days ago
From recent posts: The Good Trade publishes personal essays and interviews centered on wellness, self-discovery, and seasonal living. Its content blends reflective writing on topics like astrology, mental health, and healing with…
Likely audience: wellness enthusiasts
1 shared topic
- 3The Muse & The Melody99K subscribers
SubstackWeekly · last post 5 days ago
From recent posts: The Muse & The Melody publishes personal essays and poetry on self-acceptance, creative practice, and relationships, blending reflective writing with occasional reader support appeals. It is aimed at readers interested…
Likely audience: individuals reflecting on body image
1 shared topic
- 4in my twenties83K subscribers
SubstackMonthly or less · last post 48 days ago
on culture, women, and the way we make sense of things
Likely audience: Muslim women
1 shared topic
- 5angel cake41K subscribers
SubstackMonthly or less · last post 9 days ago
enthusiastic and doesn't fix her typos
Likely audience: creative professionals
1 shared topic
- 6This Keeps Happening with Vienna Pharaon40K subscribers
SubstackWeekly · last post 4 days ago
For anyone trying to make sense of the relationships that shaped them, navigate the relationships they’re in, and find greater peace, clarity, and connection. A publication and community by therapist and bestselling…
Likely audience: readers interested in personal growth
1 shared topic
- 7dawestheband38K subscribers
SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 10 days ago
Join this community where we will share new songs, old demos, live performances, contemplations, declarations and explanations
Likely audience: Book lovers
1 shared topic
- 8No News, Bad News36K subscribers
SubstackWeekly · last post 4 days ago
From recent posts: No News, Bad News publishes cultural criticism, fashion industry analysis, and personal essays on creativity and identity, often blending interviews with industry commentary. The publication targets readers interested…
Likely audience: fashion enthusiasts
1 shared topic
- 9bookbear express33K subscribers
SubstackWeekly · last post 4 days ago
From recent posts: Bookbear Express publishes a mix of personal essays on relationships, spirituality, and emotional intelligence alongside practical dating coaching and literary analysis. The publication targets readers seeking…
Likely audience: writers and creatives
1 shared topic
- 10todo lo que no decimos32K subscribers
SubstackMonthly or less · last post 10 days ago
todo lo que nunca dijimos, todo aquello que callamos las sensibles
Likely audience: Individuals seeking mental calm and mindfulness
1 shared topic
- 11With Love, Anonymous 28K subscribers
SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 14 days ago
From recent posts: With Love, Anonymous publishes a global pen-pal exchange where subscribers write anonymous letters sharing personal fears, dreams, and life experiences. The publication focuses on themes of mental health, relationships…
Likely audience: readers interested in personal essays
1 shared topic
- 12Russell Grant Astrology22K subscribers
SubstackMonthly or less · last post 14 days ago
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Likely audience: Astrology enthusiasts
1 shared topic
- 13FOR GIRLS LIKE ME 15K subscribers
SubstackWeekly · last post 6 days ago
for girls like me..
Likely audience: young adults
1 shared topic
- 14𝚕𝚘𝚟𝚎𝚛 𝚐𝚒𝚛𝚕 𝚒𝚗 𝚗𝚎𝚠 𝚢𝚘𝚛𝚔⋆。𖦹°⭒˚。⋆15K subscribers
SubstackWeekly · last post 5 days ago
From recent posts: This publication features personal essays and narratives focused on mental health, relationship dynamics, and emotional growth, primarily targeting an audience interested in self-reflection and interpersonal experiences.
Likely audience: adults reflecting on past relationships
1 shared topic
- 15Rachel Barr’s Notebook15K subscribers
SubstackMonthly or less · last post 20 days ago
From recent posts: Rachel Barr's Notebook publishes a rotating mix of personal essays, AI philosophy, and cultural criticism. The publication targets readers interested in the intersection of science, mental health, and contemporary…
Likely audience: readers interested in personal essays
1 shared topic
- 16A Considered Space15K subscribers
SubstackMonthly or less · last post 19 days ago
From recent posts: A Considered Space publishes a rotating mix of architectural reviews, travel guides, interior design curation, and personal essays on relationships and relocation. The content targets readers interested in London…
Likely audience: Fashion and lifestyle readers
1 shared topic
- 17Sex Happens13K subscribers
SubstackWeekly · last post 3 days ago
Sex Happens is a dedicated space for discussing sex, love, relationships, and dating brought to you by your friends at Julie.
Likely audience: Pop culture enthusiasts
1 shared topic
- 18Love Lives Here with Michell C. Clark13K subscribers
SubstackMonthly or less · last post 5 days ago
From recent posts: Love Lives Here with Michell C. Clark publishes long-form essays exploring mental health, chronic pain, parenting, and the psychological impact of digital culture. The publication targets readers navigating systemic…
Likely audience: professionals experiencing burnout
1 shared topic
- 19★ I WILL DO WHATEVER I WANT ★13K subscribers
SubstackMonthly or less · last post 13 days ago
From recent posts: This publication features a single author, Mackenzie, who publishes monthly personal essays covering mental health, relationships, and urban lifestyle experiences. The content is exclusively written by the author and…
Likely audience: Young adults
1 shared topic
- 20Lindsey Hall Writes12K subscribers
SubstackMonthly or less · last post Sep 2, 2026
From recent posts: Lindsey Hall Writes publishes personal essays and memoirs focused on mental health, eating disorder recovery, and relationship dynamics. The publication targets readers interested in intimate self-reflection and the…
Likely audience: mental health advocates
1 shared topic
- 21BOYSLUT11K subscribers
SubstackWeekly · last post 4 days ago
From recent posts: BOYSLUT publishes first-person erotic essays and practical guides focused on gay and bi male sexuality, specifically targeting the Fire Island nightlife scene. The publication covers explicit sexual encounters, dating…
Likely audience: Travelers to Fire Island
1 shared topic
- 22I Love You, I Hate You 11K subscribers
SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 18 days ago
Likely audience: women
1 shared topic
- 23The Close Friends List10K subscribers
SubstackWeekly · last post 3 days ago
Essays on womanhood, identity, relationships, ambition, and becoming... with a perspective that travels. You’ll love it here. There’s a lot of growing to do.
Likely audience: Women reflecting on relationships and personal growth
1 shared topic
- 24The Pluto Chronicles9K subscribers
SubstackWeekly · last post 14 days ago
From recent posts: The Pluto Chronicles publishes weekly astrological forecasts, horoscopes, and thematic articles on planetary alignments for all zodiac signs. It targets readers seeking spiritual guidance, self-reflection, and career…
Likely audience: Astrology enthusiasts
1 shared topic
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