How it Feels alternatives: newsletters like it

24 newsletters in the NewsletterFIT index cover the same topics as How it Feels (parenting, travel and mindfulness). The closest matches are Big Salad, Brianne’s Substack and Slow Brew Sunday. They are ranked by how many topics they share with it, then by publicly shown subscribers.

Updated Nov 14, 2026 · ranked by shared topics, then publicly shown subscribers · methodology

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  1. 1
    Big Salad199K subscribers

    SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 7 days ago

    Life advice, fun finds, and dating gossip — from Joanna Goddard and the Cup of Jo team.

    Likely audience: women readers

    2 shared topics

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    Brianne’s Substack137K subscribers

    SubstackWeekly · last post 10 days ago

    My personal Substack

    Likely audience: Fashion enthusiasts

    2 shared topics

  3. 3
    Slow Brew Sunday66K subscribers

    SubstackWeekly · last post 5 days ago

    From recent posts: Slow Brew Sunday is a weekly personal newsletter from Jules Acree that blends reflections on motherhood, aging, and home renovation with curated media recommendations and community engagement. The publication mixes…

    Likely audience: Book lovers and readers

    2 shared topics

  4. 4
    The Balanced Blonde30K subscribers

    SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 7 days ago

    From recent posts: The Balanced Blonde publishes a mix of personal essays and astrology content. Regular topics include financial freedom, travel, self-acceptance, and zodiac analysis, with recurring coverage of GLP-1 peptides, influencer…

    Likely audience: Astrology enthusiasts

    2 shared topics

  5. 5
    Badass Matriarch25K subscribers

    SubstackWeekly · last post today

    From recent posts: Badass Matriarch publishes a weekly lifestyle newsletter featuring personal travel guides, fashion recommendations, fitness updates, and domestic violence awareness content. The publication targets busy moms and…

    Likely audience: Busy moms

    2 shared topics

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    the examined family22K subscribers

    SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 12 days ago

    figuring out how to be and care for ethical, joyful humans in beautiful, horrible times

    Likely audience: psychology enthusiasts

    2 shared topics

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    Motherhood Musings20K subscribers

    SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 12 days ago

    From recent posts: Motherhood Musings publishes a rotating mix of personal essays, reader-submitted home photos, book recommendations, and interviews with women's spirituality mentors. The publication targets parents and individuals…

    Likely audience: parents

    2 shared topics

  8. 8
    platonic love17K subscribers

    SubstackWeekly · last post 11 days ago

    A twice weekly newsletter by friends, for friends.

    Likely audience: parents

    2 shared topics

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    Prof Off Duty12K subscribers

    SubstackWeekly · last post 14 days ago

    From recent posts: Prof Off Duty publishes a mix of fashion outfit guides with product recommendations, personal essays about book publishing and work-life balance, and international lifestyle interviews. It targets readers interested in…

    Likely audience: book lovers

    2 shared topics

  10. 10
    Analog Notes12K subscribers

    SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 16 days ago

    From recent posts: Analog Notes publishes a mix of personal travel journals, sensory-focused photography challenges, and seasonal activity guides. The publication targets hobbyists interested in film photography, seasonal living, and…

    Likely audience: Outdoor enthusiasts

    2 shared topics

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    Rachel's Treehouse11K subscribers

    SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 11 days ago

    From recent posts: Rachel's Treehouse publishes first-person essays on self-trust, creative burnout, parenting, and mental health, often paired with announcements for paid community gatherings and retreats. It is written for readers…

    Likely audience: independent creators and solopreneurs

    2 shared topics

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    Angela Scanlon11K subscribers

    SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 18 days ago

    From recent posts: Angela Scanlon publishes a rotating collection of personal essays, practical guides, and reflective pieces on topics ranging from parenting and digital wellness to nutrition and heatwave survival. The publication…

    Likely audience: Parents navigating rapid life changes

    2 shared topics

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    A Week in Paris10K subscribers

    SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 11 days ago

    From recent posts: A Week in Paris publishes weekly lifestyle and travel updates from a Parisian perspective, featuring personal travelogues, cultural observations, and curated recommendations on food, fashion, and home life. The…

    Likely audience: Travel enthusiasts

    2 shared topics

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    SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 26 days ago

    From recent posts: Audacious Creative Lives publishes personal essays and travelogues focused on mental health, spirituality, and the creative life. The publication features long-form narratives by a single author covering burnout…

    Likely audience: writers and authors

    2 shared topics

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    Rotting On The Vine8K subscribers

    SubstackWeekly · last post 12 days ago

    From recent posts: Rotting On The Vine is a personal blog by Rotting On The Vine that publishes weekly essays on parenting, lifestyle, fashion, and home decor alongside curated gift lists and affiliate recommendations. The publication…

    Likely audience: new parents

    2 shared topics

  16. 16

    SubstackWeekly · last post 12 days ago

    Likely audience: Food enthusiasts

    2 shared topics

  17. 17
    The River House7K subscribers

    SubstackMonthly or less · last post 15 days ago

    Likely audience: parents

    2 shared topics

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    How We Feel7K subscribers

    SubstackMonthly or less · last post 35 days ago

    The How We Feel Project is a nonprofit organization created by scientists, designers, engineers, and therapists to help everyone better understand their own emotions. Subscribe to follow along with updates to our free…

    Likely audience: Parents and caregivers

    2 shared topics

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    SubstackWeekly · last post 10 days ago

    The Parenting & Life Reframe offers tools and insights for navigating parenting and life's challenges with openness and curiosity. It focuses on inner growth, reframing perspectives, and developing emotion regulation…

    Likely audience: Mental health professionals

    2 shared topics

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    What I Meant to Say6K subscribers

    SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 16 days ago

    Notes + reflections on home and finding beauty in the middle of real life, from a recovering perfectionist who is always striving for more. 🫶🏼

    Likely audience: Parents seeking family activities

    2 shared topics

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    SubstackMonthly or less · last post 26 days ago

    From recent posts: This publication features personal essays on aging, chronic illness, and family dynamics, often centered on relocation and trauma recovery. It is written for readers interested in memoir and mental health narratives.

    Likely audience: mental health advocates

    2 shared topics

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    Into Many Things2K subscribers

    SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 14 days ago

    From recent posts: Into Many Things publishes weekly essays on psychology, urban planning, and personal growth, blending behavioral science with lifestyle design and productivity habits. The content targets readers interested in…

    Likely audience: self-reflective readers

    2 shared topics

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    Awakening Heart1K subscribers

    SubstackWeekly · last post 12 days ago

    From recent posts: Awakening Heart publishes personal essays, poetry, and photography centered on endings, new beginnings, and reflective journaling, drawn from the author's book Crossing Thresholds. It is for readers interested in…

    Likely audience: Poetry enthusiasts

    2 shared topics

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    SubstackWeekly · last post 13 days ago

    From recent posts: The publication features personal essays and interviews that explore holistic healing, breathwork, and sustainability. Content spans etymology and linguistics, repair culture in Peru, and practical body-healing…

    Likely audience: Substack readers

    2 shared topics

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