Getting Close alternatives: newsletters like it

24 newsletters in the NewsletterFIT index cover the same topics as Getting Close (mental health, shame and relationships). The closest matches are The Good Trade, Dopamine Dating and The Muse & The Melody. They are ranked by how many topics they share with it, then by publicly shown subscribers.

Updated Nov 6, 2026 · ranked by shared topics, then publicly shown subscribers · methodology

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A podcast about finding connection and community through curiosity and empathy.

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  1. 1
    The Good Trade431K subscribers

    SubstackWeekly · last post 5 days ago

    From recent posts: The Good Trade publishes a weekly mix of personal essays, interviews with creators, and curated lists focused on mindfulness, motherhood, and intentional living. The publication targets readers seeking guidance on life…

    Likely audience: wellness enthusiasts

    3 shared topics

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    Dopamine Dating2K subscribers

    Substacklast post Jul 19, 2026

    From recent posts: Dopamine Dating publishes serialized personal essays and reflective stories focusing on dating experiences, ADHD management, and mental health struggles like PMDD. The publication targets women navigating relationships…

    Likely audience: people with ADHD

    3 shared topics

  3. 3
    The Muse & The Melody99K subscribers

    SubstackWeekly · last post 24 days ago

    From recent posts: The Muse & The Melody publishes personal essays on mental health, creative discipline, and self-discovery for readers seeking introspection and authentic connection. Content mixes reflective narratives on loneliness and…

    Likely audience: Individuals seeking self-improvement

    2 shared topics

  4. 4
    angel cake41K subscribers

    SubstackMonthly or less · last post 19 days ago

    enthusiastic and doesn't fix her typos

    Likely audience: Creative writers and essayists

    2 shared topics

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    Hidden Psychology21K subscribers

    SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 4 days ago

    From recent posts: Hidden Psychology publishes long-form articles analyzing relationship dynamics, existential philosophy, and self-worth through the lenses of Carl Jung, Viktor Frankl, and other thinkers. The content focuses on…

    Likely audience: individuals experiencing relationship distress

    2 shared topics

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    ⁂ the utter 18K subscribers

    SubstackWeekly · last post 8 days ago

    From recent posts: ⁂ the utter publishes personal essays, journal entries, and creative reflections on mental health, identity, and the writing process. The publication targets writers and readers interested in introspective content…

    Likely audience: writers and creative professionals

    2 shared topics

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    Do It For The Plot15K subscribers

    SubstackWeekly · last post 7 days ago

    From recent posts: Do It For The Plot publishes a mix of personal essays on dating advice, book publishing struggles, and content creation alongside promotional updates for the author's books. The publication targets readers interested in…

    Likely audience: Book club members

    2 shared topics

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    SubstackWeekly · last post 4 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

    2 shared topics

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    My Sweet Dumb Brain14K subscribers

    SubstackMonthly or less · last post 52 days ago

    A newsletter about facing life's ups and downs, all while being kind to yourself.

    Likely audience: Parents of young children

    2 shared topics

  10. 10

    SubstackMonthly or less · last post 4 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

    2 shared topics

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    SubstackMonthly or less · last post Sep 3, 2026

    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

    2 shared topics

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    Lindsey 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

    2 shared topics

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    Off_line.9K subscribers

    SubstackWeekly · last post 4 days ago

    From recent posts: Off_line publishes a mix of podcast episodes and first-person essays covering mental health, family trauma, and relationship drama. The content targets readers navigating personal struggles with estrangement…

    Likely audience: writers and authors

    2 shared topics

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    ThePsychologyReset9K subscribers

    SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 4 days ago

    From recent posts: ThePsychologyReset publishes in-depth articles on mental health, psychology, and self-improvement, blending academic research with accessible personal narratives. The content focuses on specific topics such as social…

    Likely audience: Readers interested in psychology and mental health

    2 shared topics

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    The Way of Mastery9K subscribers

    SubstackWeekly · last post 3 days ago

    Unfiltered stories, embodied wisdom and practical tools to help you master yourself and your reality.

    Likely audience: Spiritual seekers

    2 shared topics

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    skin contact8K subscribers

    SubstackMonthly or less · last post Aug 21, 2026

    From recent posts: Skin Contact publishes personal essays and visual projects exploring mental health, human connection, and self-reliance through reflective narratives and watercolor art. The publication targets readers interested in…

    Likely audience: individuals struggling with self-doubt

    2 shared topics

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    Aching Souls4K subscribers

    SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 4 days ago

    A collection of personal essays, short stories, scripts, monologues, and reflections exploring love, longing, identity, creativity, and the quiet emotions that shape us. For those who believe feeling deeply is a way of…

    Likely audience: individuals reflecting on past relationships

    2 shared topics

  18. 18
    Anxiety Beer4K subscribers

    SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 17 days ago

    From recent posts: Anxiety Beer publishes a rotating mix of personal essays, mental health reflections, and lifestyle updates covering topics like multiple sclerosis, sexual harassment, body image, and New York City living. The…

    Likely audience: people with autoimmune disorders

    2 shared topics

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    Quantum Nomad 4K subscribers

    SubstackMonthly or less · last post 9 days ago

    From recent posts: Quantum Nomad publishes mental health essays on self-worth alongside speculative content on plasma physics and alien species. The publication mixes personal fundraising campaigns with podcast discussions and news clips.

    Likely audience: Individuals struggling with self-esteem

    2 shared topics

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    Brontez Purnell3K subscribers

    SubstackMonthly or less · last post Aug 12, 2026

    From recent posts: Brontez Purnell publishes first-person narratives and satirical social commentary on identity, class struggle, and LGBTQ+ culture. The content mixes personal essays exploring mental health and historical resilience with…

    Likely audience: writers

    2 shared topics

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    regards, marcel3K subscribers

    SubstackMonthly or less · last post Sep 1, 2026

    From recent posts: Regards, Marcel publishes weekly essays by Marcel Beyer focusing on mental health, trauma recovery, and the intersection of writing with personal crisis. The publication mixes reflective memoir with updates on the…

    Likely audience: Readers of personal essays

    2 shared topics

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    Amy Loftus Projects 2K subscribers

    SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 4 days ago

    For recovering feminists who are ready to trust in God, get emotionally fit, commit, meet their future husbands, and reclaim creativity, motherhood and family. Complementarity of masculine and feminine energies, common…

    Likely audience: single women

    2 shared topics

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    SubstackWeekly · last post yesterday

    From recent posts: This publication publishes articles on psychological pressures, cyberbullying, and social phenomena, targeting readers interested in mental health and societal behavior. The content mixes in-depth research analysis with…

    Likely audience: individuals experiencing anxiety about their achievements

    2 shared topics

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    Nuclear’s Substack2K subscribers

    SubstackWeekly · last post 10 days ago

    From recent posts: Nuclear's Substack publishes dating advice, gender dynamics analysis, and Red Pill philosophy content for an audience interested in relationship strategies and social commentary. The publication mixes practical guides…

    Likely audience: Single men

    2 shared topics

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