Good / Grief alternatives: newsletters like it

SubstackMonthly or less · last post Aug 19, 2026

a collection of personal prose and unsent letters.

Likely audience: writers and poets

3 shared topics

SubstackWeekly · last post 6 days ago

Getting older with humor, social commentary, optimism and some smart-ass comments now and then.

Likely audience: individuals experiencing grief or loss

3 shared topics

SubstackWeekly · last post 7 days ago

Likely audience: individuals experiencing grief or loss

3 shared topics

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

3 shared topics

SubstackMonthly or less · last post 29 days ago

Field notes from 30+ years in qualitative market research—stories, methods, and hard-won lessons from a career spent listening deeply.

Likely audience: individuals experiencing grief

3 shared topics

SubstackMonthly or less · last post 47 days ago

From recent posts: This publication features personal essays on grief, neuroscience, and wellness, including specific endorsements of Dove products and retreats like RXV Wellness Village. It targets readers seeking authentic self-care…

Likely audience: women interested in wellness

3 shared topics

SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 24 days ago

A messy love letter to real life with kids

Likely audience: survivors of sexual assault

2 shared topics

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

2 shared topics

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

2 shared topics

SubstackMonthly or less · last post 44 days ago

Tiny doses of good stuff for busy humans, from Karen Salmansohn, bestselling author with 2 million books sold, founder of NotSalmon.com + Yourtodieforlife.com

Likely audience: Self-improvement readers

2 shared topics

SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 40 days ago

postcards and letters by people, to people.

Likely audience: college students

2 shared topics

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

2 shared topics

SubstackWeekly · last post 9 days ago

From recent posts: Actually Honest with Libby Ward publishes personal essays on motherhood, mental health, and burnout recovery alongside promotional content for her digital journal and related products. The newsletter targets overwhelmed…

Likely audience: Mental health advocates

2 shared topics

SubstackWeekly · last post 7 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: Writers and authors

2 shared topics

SubstackMonthly or less · last post 25 days ago

From recent posts: The Powder Room publishes reflective essays on self-parenting and trauma recovery alongside practical guides for LinkedIn content strategy and professional branding. It targets professionals seeking personal healing and…

Likely audience: Women in their 30s

2 shared topics

SubstackWeekly · last post 4 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

2 shared topics

Substacklast post Jul 22, 2026

From recent posts: Well-Read Black Girl publishes a mix of personal essays on motherhood, mental health, and creative recovery alongside roundups of writing grants, residencies, and literary resources. The publication serves writers and…

Likely audience: writers and poets

2 shared topics

SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 11 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

2 shared topics

SubstackMonthly or less · last post 16 days ago

Likely audience: parents dealing with difficult family dynamics

2 shared topics

SubstackMonthly or less · last post 36 days ago

From recent posts: Ask Erin publishes a mix of personal essays, relationship advice columns, and Q&A segments addressing trauma, parenting, and social boundaries. It is designed for readers seeking guidance on navigating complex…

Likely audience: survivors of sexual assault

2 shared topics

SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 21 days ago

•أخصائية نفسية و كاتبة 🇸🇾

Likely audience: Mental health professionals

2 shared topics

SubstackMonthly or less · last post 47 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

2 shared topics

SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 8 days ago

From recent posts: This publication features essays on grief, corporate culture, and organizational psychology, often blending personal narrative with theoretical analysis. The content mixes reflective memoirs with articles on management…

Likely audience: people experiencing grief

2 shared topics

SubstackMonthly or less · last post 15 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

2 shared topics