It's Cancer, Baby alternatives: newsletters like it
24 newsletters in the NewsletterFIT index cover the same topics as It's Cancer, Baby (mental health and self-perception, trauma and chronic illness and ADHD and anxiety). The closest matches are The Substack Post, postcards by hasif and Cheryl Strayed Writes About Things. They are ranked by how many topics they share with it, then by publicly shown subscribers.
Updated Nov 13, 2026 · ranked by shared topics, then publicly shown subscribers · methodology
About It's Cancer, Baby
I was diagnosed with breast cancer at 40. Now I write about living through it, living after it, and figuring out the rest as I go.
- mental health and self-perception
- trauma and chronic illness
- ADHD and anxiety
- productivity culture
- 1The Substack Post2M subscribers
SubstackWeekly · last post 2 days ago
A guide to the creators and stories shaping culture
Likely audience: newsletter readers
1 shared topic
- 2postcards by hasif163K subscribers
SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 2 days ago
From recent posts: Postcards by Hasif publishes essays on mental health, existential philosophy, and the psychology of productivity for an audience seeking introspection on modern life. The publication consistently blends personal…
Likely audience: newsletter subscribers
1 shared topic
- 3Cheryl Strayed Writes About Things128K subscribers
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
1 shared topic
- 4Oldster Magazine86K subscribers
SubstackSeveral times a week · last post yesterday
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
1 shared topic
- 5R.F. Kuang71K subscribers
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
1 shared topic
- 6people's archive56K subscribers
SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 46 days ago
postcards and letters by people, to people.
Likely audience: college students
1 shared topic
- 7we’re human42K subscribers
SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 13 days ago
raw reflections while doing my laundry and chores.
Likely audience: Mental health advocates
1 shared topic
- 8Becoming Her | The Blueprint40K subscribers
SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 43 days ago
Helping ambitious women become more disciplined, confident, and intentional with their lives — one realistic habit and routine at a time. Let’s do this!!!
Likely audience: self-improvement enthusiasts
1 shared topic
- 9How To Cure A Ghost24K subscribers
SubstackWeekly · last post 13 days ago
From recent posts: How To Cure A Ghost publishes reflective essays and workshop announcements focused on trauma, vulnerability, and identity in the digital age. The publication targets writers and survivors seeking community, offering…
Likely audience: Individuals processing grief
1 shared topic
- 10The Mizrahi Perspective 23K subscribers
SubstackWeekly · last post 11 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
1 shared topic
- 11The Culture Explorer20K subscribers
SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 12 days ago
The Culture Explorer is a movement for preservation of beauty and tradition. We exist to remind people that civilizations are remembered by what they build, preserve, teach, and honor.
Likely audience: Philosophy students
1 shared topic
- 12objects of desire 11K subscribers
SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 17 days ago
From recent posts: Objects of Desire publishes a rotating mix of personal essays, fashion commentary, and curated lifestyle guides focused on Parisian living, interior design, and wellness. The publication targets readers interested in…
Likely audience: Fashion enthusiasts
1 shared topic
- 13The Nonlinear Life11K subscribers
SubstackMonthly or less · last post Sep 10, 2026
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
1 shared topic
- 14(un)Mentionable10K subscribers
SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 14 days ago
From recent posts: (un)Mentionable is a personal essay newsletter that explores mental health, grief, and identity through first-person narratives. Its content spans dissociative disorder, psychiatric treatment, suicide loss, and radical…
Likely audience: Mental health advocates
1 shared topic
- 15Feed Your Head10K subscribers
SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 15 days ago
A forum for Philosophy, Science, Spirituality, and the Arts.
Likely audience: readers interested in philosophy and grief
1 shared topic
- 16The Courage to Live It9K subscribers
SubstackWeekly · last post 10 days ago
From recent posts: The Courage to Live It publishes personal essays and poetry on fatherhood, grief, spirituality, and creativity, often framed as daily writing projects. It is written for readers interested in intimate, first-person…
Likely audience: poetry readers
1 shared topic
- 17Hello Hayes9K subscribers
SubstackMonthly or less · last post 44 days ago
From recent posts: Hello Hayes publishes personal essays and advice columns covering themes like grief, relocation, friendship boundaries, and mental health. The publication targets readers seeking introspective narratives on life…
Likely audience: Jewish community members
1 shared topic
- 18Unaesthetically Speaking8K subscribers
SubstackMonthly or less · last post 52 days ago
The less than aesthetic side of creating a beautiful business - marketing, mindset, and the real hours - for creative women building toward freedom.
Likely audience: small business owners
1 shared topic
- 19Coop Eats First6K subscribers
SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 11 days ago
Keeping your stomachs full & your kitchen inspired!
Likely audience: home cooks
1 shared topic
- 20commit to the call6K subscribers
SubstackMonthly or less · last post 24 days ago
From recent posts: A business-focused newsletter featuring personal essays on faith, mental health, and growth alongside practical content strategy advice. Recent issues blend reflective writing on habit-change and spiritual isolation…
Likely audience: Individuals seeking personal growth
1 shared topic
- 21Reenchant with Owen Strachan6K subscribers
SubstackMonthly or less · last post Sep 10, 2026
Equipping you to reenchant a lost world with the grace and truth of Jesus Christ (John 1:17).
Likely audience: Christian readers
1 shared topic
- 22Writer, interrupted5K subscribers
SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 16 days ago
Life happens. We get interrupted. When my husband died, grief opened my heart. Writing, like grieving, is an act of love. I got interrupted, but I didn't give up. Join me! A Substack Featured Publication.
Likely audience: writers
1 shared topic
- 23deyvisqz4K subscribers
SubstackWeekly · last post 11 days ago
Observador de gráficos y de la calma cotidiana. Navego la volatilidad de los mercados financieros de día y busco la estructura a través de las palabras de noche. Una mirada honesta, sin clichés, sobre construir una vida…
Likely audience: traders
1 shared topic
- 24Small Things Growing4K subscribers
SubstackMonthly or less · last post 37 days ago
From recent posts: Small Things Growing publishes personal essays and memoirs that examine grief, parenting, and the intersection of technology with human emotion. The publication targets readers interested in intimate reflections on…
Likely audience: Parents and caregivers
1 shared topic
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