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SubstackWeekly · last post 4 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

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SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 3 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 4 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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SubstackWeekly · last post 23 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

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SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 38 days ago

postcards and letters by people, to people.

Likely audience: college students

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SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 3 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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SubstackMonthly or less · last post 18 days ago

enthusiastic and doesn't fix her typos

Likely audience: Creative writers and essayists

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SubstackWeekly · last post 7 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

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SubstackWeekly · last post 3 days ago

From recent posts: Unraveling, with Brooke Baldwin publishes weekly personal essays on mental health, grief, and social justice for an audience interested in feminist perspectives and trauma recovery. The publication mixes reflective…

Likely audience: people dealing with migraines or vertigo

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SubstackWeekly · last post 3 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

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SubstackMonthly or less · last post 3 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

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SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 9 days ago

From recent posts: Live Like a Girl with Dr. Mindy Pelz publishes weekly articles on women's health, trauma recovery, and holistic wellness, featuring personal essays, scientific research, and practical lifestyle advice. The content spans…

Likely audience: mental health professionals

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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

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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

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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

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SubstackMonthly or less · last post Aug 19, 2026

a collection of personal prose and unsent letters.

Likely audience: writers and poets

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SubstackMonthly or less · last post 13 days ago

The Big Shift is where I share my most honest reflections — on the world as it is and the one I can’t stop imagining.

Likely audience: mental health advocates

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SubstackMonthly or less · last post 7 days ago

just a writer, standing in front of a reader, yelling out updates

Likely audience: Romance novel readers

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SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 16 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

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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

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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

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Substacklast post Jul 29, 2026

From recent posts: A Life Unschooled publishes essays on unschooling, parenting, and social justice for parents and educators. The publication mixes personal narratives about illness and grief with political critiques and curated reading…

Likely audience: parents

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Substacklast post Jul 2, 2026

From recent posts: Field Notes publishes weekly personal essays focused on mental health, grief, and self-reflection, often incorporating qualitative questions and quantitative tracking methods for reader application. The publication…

Likely audience: readers of personal essays and reflective writing

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SubstackWeekly · last post 3 days ago

Likely audience: parents-to-be

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