Beyond The Walnut Tree alternatives: newsletters like it

SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 14 days ago

A newsletter of essays, poems, paintings and thought-wanderings from the musical and spiritual wells I draw from in my creative process.

Likely audience: Substack subscribers

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SubstackMonthly or less · last post 54 days ago

Retirement is more of a human problem than a maths one!...I will offer practical insights into the world of retirement planning that focuses on all the main financial and non financial areas that need to be addressed.

Likely audience: adults caring for ageing parents

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SubstackWeekly · last post 13 days ago

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SubstackWeekly · last post 13 days ago

From recent posts: The Friday Poem publishes literary reviews and curated poetry selections focusing on themes of loss, illness, and transformation. It serves readers interested in contemporary poetry, literary criticism, and mental…

Likely audience: Poets and writers

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SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 11 days ago

From recent posts: My Little Edinburgh publishes a rotating mix of personal lifestyle essays, local Edinburgh guides, and cultural festival tips for residents and visitors. The publication covers topics ranging from family life and…

Likely audience: travelers visiting Edinburgh

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SubstackWeekly · last post 12 days ago

From recent posts: BAD ASIAN publishes a mix of personal essays, cultural critiques, and literary analysis focused on Asian American identity, mixed-race representation, and feminism. The publication targets readers interested in…

Likely audience: Asian American readers

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SubstackWeekly · last post 8 days ago

Likely audience: newsletter subscribers

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SubstackMonthly or less · last post Aug 16, 2026

From recent posts: This newsletter publishes personal essays and reflections on grief, existential anxiety, and the emotional aftermath of sudden loss. It is intended for readers processing personal trauma and contemplating mortality.

Likely audience: individuals experiencing existential anxiety

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Substacklast post Jul 14, 2026

Crônicas

Likely audience: general readers

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SubstackWeekly · last post 7 days ago

Likely audience: People experiencing grief or loss

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SubstackMonthly or less · last post 21 days ago

a place to share updates and reflect on my bite-sized poetry about grief and death loss.

Likely audience: people experiencing grief

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SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 6 days ago

Essays about what happens after survival stops being the full-time job. Grief, neurodivergence, belonging, dark humor, and one German Shepherd who considers herself management.

Likely audience: readers of personal essays

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SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 7 days ago

notes on grief, love and community from the Black queer rural South

Likely audience: readers experiencing grief

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SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 5 days ago

20 years Cancer & 4 auto-immune disorder free. Practitioner for 20+ years. Nutrition, health and detoxification.

Likely audience: Christian readers

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SubstackWeekly · last post 11 days ago

Likely audience: readers experiencing grief

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SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 11 days ago

A place for over-thinkers.

Likely audience: readers of personal essays

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SubstackMonthly or less · last post 5 days ago

Left the 9-5, moved to Bali, built a life around freedom, feelings + flow. Somatic therapist, yoga guide, and emotional healing explorer. Creator of The Self Care Space. Writing from the jungle, toddler in tow, matcha…

Likely audience: new mothers

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SubstackMonthly or less · last post 29 days ago

Widowed dad with three children who had to rebuild everything. Grief Coach. I write about grief, mental health, and parenting. Exposing my life in order to help yours.

Likely audience: readers of personal essays

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SubstackMonthly or less · last post Sep 10, 2026

A collection of words for going slow, staying soft, and finding zen in a world of chaos. Prose, poetry, and microdoses of joy.

Likely audience: nature enthusiasts

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SubstackMonthly or less · last post 30 days ago

Likely audience: readers experiencing grief

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SubstackMonthly or less · last post 50 days ago

Likely audience: readers interested in personal essays

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SubstackMonthly or less · last post 21 days ago

Likely audience: readers experiencing grief

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SubstackMonthly or less · last post Sep 12, 2026

mary oliver, writing is one thing i want to do with my wild and precious life

Likely audience: college students

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