Golden Thread Alchemy alternatives: newsletters like it

SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 38 days ago

Dispatches from the hedges and edges, recipes from my kitchen, herbal medicine, seasonal spellwork, and magic for getting us all through the night.

Likely audience: herbalism enthusiasts

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SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 5 days ago

From recent posts: Postcards by Hasif publishes essays on mental health, identity, and personal growth, featuring original articles alongside subscriber stories and expert interviews. The publication targets readers navigating existential…

Likely audience: writers

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SubstackWeekly · last post 5 days ago

From recent posts: Ask Polly publishes a mix of reader letters on friendship and work-life balance, alongside Heather Havrilesky's essays on art and emotional vulnerability. The publication targets individuals navigating personal…

Likely audience: Individuals experiencing friendship conflicts

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Substacklast post Aug 2, 2026

Welcome to Cheryl Strayed's newsletter. Everything is free right now. The paid "Dear Sugar" newsletter is on a long-time hiatus.

Likely audience: Mental health advocates

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SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 5 days ago

A new myth every day, from every culture that ever told one. Gods, monsters, heroes, and the weird cosmic machinery behind them.

Likely audience: Writers and authors

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SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 5 days ago

From recent posts: Oldster Magazine publishes weekly link roundups, personal essays, interviews, and podcast episodes centered on aging, culture, literature, and health for its readership. The publication mixes curated content lists with…

Likely audience: senior citizens

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SubstackMonthly or less · last post Sep 8, 2026

on what i'm writing, what i'm reading, and where to find me

Likely audience: Authors and writers

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SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 40 days ago

postcards and letters by people, to people.

Likely audience: college students

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Substacklast post Jun 12, 2026

From recent posts: Tethered: An Anthology of Magic publishes a rotating mix of witchcraft guides, personal essays on transformation, folklore biographies, and poetry for practitioners and readers of spiritual topics. The publication…

Likely audience: Astrology enthusiasts

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SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 7 days ago

raw reflections while doing my laundry and chores.

Likely audience: Mental health advocates

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SubstackWeekly · last post 8 days ago

From recent posts: The Green Witch publishes low-cost, analog green witchcraft activities and seasonal reflections on Pagan holidays like Mabon. It targets practitioners seeking simple, nature-focused rituals with limited time and…

Likely audience: Pagan practitioners

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SubstackWeekly · last post 6 days ago

From recent posts: The Mizrahi Perspective publishes personal memoirs, geopolitical analysis, and reflections on the Israeli diaspora. The publication mixes intimate family histories with hard-hitting commentary on the Israel-Palestine…

Likely audience: Family historians

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Substacklast post May 13, 2026

From recent posts: Subject to Change with Emily McDowell publishes personal essays and updates on topics like perimenopause, long COVID, and grief, alongside announcements for retreats, podcasts, and job postings. The publication mixes…

Likely audience: Women in perimenopause

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SubstackWeekly · last post 6 days ago

Collecting thoughts and feelings for safekeeping

Likely audience: Creative writers and artists

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SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 10 days ago

From recent posts: Secret Stuff publishes monthly symposiums and book club discussions covering topics like reality TV, horror novels, and generative AI. The publication serves an audience interested in cultural analysis, lifestyle hacks…

Likely audience: Book club members

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SubstackWeekly · last post 4 days ago

From recent posts: Anarchonomicon publishes long-form essays, podcast transcripts, and bookclub discussions centered on classical literature, Nietzschean philosophy, evolutionary psychology, and modern pagan reconstruction. The…

Likely audience: Pagan practitioners

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SubstackMonthly or less · last post 5 days ago

From recent posts: Sami Sage Says features a rotating mix of film analysis, cultural commentary, and breaking news updates covering US politics, international relations, and health policy.

Likely audience: Moviegoers

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SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 17 days ago

From recent posts: Betwixt publishes essays analyzing fantasy literature, pop culture, and psychology through the lens of Jungian theory and gender studies. The publication targets readers interested in literary criticism, self-identity…

Likely audience: Psychology enthusiasts

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SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 5 days ago

From recent posts: The Rebel Patient™ publishes opinion pieces, personal essays, and event announcements focused on conservative perspectives regarding COVID-19 hospital protocols, family law, and medical ethics. The publication targets…

Likely audience: Healthcare policy advocates

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SubstackMonthly or less · last post 31 days ago

From recent posts: Lost in Folklore with Nicola Blackwell is a newsletter dedicated to folklore, fairy tales, and mythology, featuring whimsical articles on mythological locations and characters alongside book marketing for her fiction…

Likely audience: Folklore enthusiasts

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SubstackMonthly or less · last post 58 days ago

From recent posts: The Nonlinear Life publishes long-form essays, biographical profiles, and cultural interviews covering topics such as grief, music history, religious leadership, and life philosophy. The publication targets readers…

Likely audience: Parents and grandparents

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SubstackMonthly or less · last post 14 days ago

From recent posts: Seeing Through Film publishes film reviews, director interviews, and essays on aesthetics and art criticism for an audience interested in independent cinema and visual media analysis.

Likely audience: Film enthusiasts

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SubstackWeekly · last post 8 days ago

From recent posts: (un)Mentionable publishes personal essays and letters from authors dealing with severe mental health struggles, grief, and recovery. The publication consistently features intimate narratives on topics like dissociation…

Likely audience: Mental health advocates

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SubstackWeekly · last post 4 days ago

From recent posts: The Courage to Live It is a newsletter featuring personal essays on grief, loneliness, and spirituality, occasionally paired with reflections on AI and creative writing. It targets readers seeking intimate…

Likely audience: literature enthusiasts

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