Life at the Bottom of the Canyon alternatives: newsletters like it

SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 13 days ago

Things familiar and things strange.

Likely audience: Poetry enthusiasts

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SubstackWeekly · last post 8 days ago

Bonus french fries (poems! jokes! insider info!) in your inbox

Likely audience: Newsletter subscribers

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SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 16 days ago

Poems + fortnightly essays for those who have been on a spiritual journey, yet long to feel at home in ordinary life.

Likely audience: philosophy enthusiasts

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SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 15 days ago

Take a coffee break in your wild, wonderful life with bestselling author Alice Kuipers.

Likely audience: parents

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SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 10 days ago

Writer and certified trauma-informed coach with training in somatic therapy, sharing personal essays, poems, and gentle tools focused on childhood trauma, nervous system regulation, and embodied healing.

Likely audience: readers of personal essays

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SubstackMonthly or less · last post 11 days ago

A monthly newsletter from Literary Mama.

Likely audience: Parents and caregivers

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Substacklast post Jul 15, 2026

My take on the good things in life and the grief things, too.

Likely audience: Parents who have lost a mother figure

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SubstackWeekly · last post 8 days ago

Simple ways to build a better brain and life.

Likely audience: readers interested in neuroscience

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SubstackWeekly · last post 6 days ago

From recent posts: The Isolation Journals with Suleika Jaouad publishes poetry, essays, and community-focused journaling content for readers interested in mental health, spiritual wellness, and creative writing.

Likely audience: Poets and writers

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SubstackWeekly · last post 10 days ago

From recent posts: Everything Happens with Kate Bowler publishes a rotating mix of personal essays, cultural commentary, and curated recommendations focused on faith, technology, and human connection. The content targets readers…

Likely audience: sociologists

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SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 5 days ago

No commentary, no ads, just poetry from the greats.

Likely audience: Poetry enthusiasts

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SubstackWeekly · last post 6 days ago

Open your world with poetry

Likely audience: Literature enthusiasts

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SubstackMonthly or less · last post 44 days ago

وإن مضيت فقولي لم يكن بطلاً، وكان طفلي ومحبوبي وقيثاري — ادب سعودي

Likely audience: Arabic literature enthusiasts

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SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 5 days ago

Discover the power of mindfulness and motivation to transform your daily life. Mindful Wellness is your space for clarity, growth, and balance — one step at a time. Subscribe and start living with intention today.

Likely audience: individuals experiencing emotional suppression

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SubstackWeekly · last post 6 days ago

Drawing explorations, lessons, and weekly art assignments from New York Times-bestselling artist Wendy MacNaughton. Paying subscribers get full access to the DrawTogether Grown-Ups Table creative community and drawing…

Likely audience: Artists and illustrators

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SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 7 days ago

Satisfying the hunger for meaningful work since 2010, GFJ is more than a job board: we are a community, and a bridge toward futures full of possibility. Our weekly newsletter feeds the soul, connecting you to inspiring…

Likely audience: Social justice advocates

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SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 5 days ago

A celebration of poetry and historical interest pieces

Likely audience: Literature enthusiasts

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SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 25 days ago

on books, art, and the things that stay with me

Likely audience: individuals experiencing grief

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SubstackMonthly or less · last post 37 days ago

Cree/2Spirit/Treaty 4. First Nations personal journey. Personal blog. Education. Exploring colonization, decolonization, healing, & culture. NOT JUST ABOUT DECOLONIZATION!

Likely audience: People interested in decolonization

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SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 5 days ago

The entire history of mankind, in regular installments. Not just European stuff, but the history of all mankind, from the Americas to Sub-Saharan Africa & Oceania

Likely audience: History enthusiasts

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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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SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 5 days ago

From recent posts: The Open Letters publishes personal essays, creative nonfiction, and monologues exploring themes of grief, relationships, mental health, and human psychology. The publication targets readers interested in intimate…

Likely audience: Storytellers

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SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 6 days ago

From recent posts: David Whyte publishes essays on emotional psychology, poetry, and personal travel reflections. The publication features literary events and intimate explorations of family dynamics and mortality.

Likely audience: Poetry enthusiasts

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SubstackMonthly or less · last post 37 days ago

From recent posts: Sentimental Being publishes personal essays exploring themes of heartbreak, nostalgia, and the tension between productivity and presence for an audience seeking reflective content on emotional resilience and the nuances…

Likely audience: Individuals experiencing recent heartbreak

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