Ordinary Talk alternatives: newsletters like it

24 newsletters in the NewsletterFIT index cover the same topics as Ordinary Talk (Mental Health, Personal Growth and Parenting). The closest matches are rileywithcourage, phone notes and How to Build a Life. They are ranked by how many topics they share with it, then by publicly shown subscribers.

Updated Nov 7, 2026 · ranked by shared topics, then publicly shown subscribers · methodology

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  1. 1
    rileywithcourage7K subscribers

    SubstackWeekly · last post 11 days ago

    Hi friend - I am Riley Kehoe, author of Three Seconds of Courage, lover of words, and public speaker. Welcome to "The Courage Club".

    Likely audience: Spiritual seekers

    4 shared topics

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    phone notes6K subscribers

    SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 9 days ago

    notes on motherhood after ivf and infertility

    Likely audience: Readers interested in personal essays

    4 shared topics

  3. 3

    SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 14 days ago

    You don’t change your life by becoming someone else - you change it by telling the truth about who you already are. How to Build a Life is where I do that, because telling the truth? It’s a forever thing. Come join me!

    Likely audience: Aspiring writers

    4 shared topics

  4. 4
    En mis 20s ★139K subscribers

    SubstackMonthly or less · last post 29 days ago

    Bienvenidas a mi pequeño rincón, donde sobrevivo a mis 20 s escribiendo sobre el amor, amistad, caos y pequeñas crisis existenciales. Si Carrie Bradshaw tuviera un blog en 2025… probablemente se parecería mucho a este…

    Likely audience: Women in their 20s

    3 shared topics

  5. 5
    Secrets of Adulthood102K subscribers

    SubstackWeekly · last post 6 days ago

    From recent posts: Secrets of Adulthood publishes a rotating mix of personal essays, biographical profiles, and interviews focused on psychology, self-improvement, and human behavior. The content targets readers seeking practical insights…

    Likely audience: literature enthusiasts

    3 shared topics

  6. 6
    Ellen Huerta99K subscribers

    SubstackWeekly · last post 11 days ago

    A place to ponder.

    Likely audience: individuals struggling with emotional avoidance

    3 shared topics

  7. 7
    Becoming Her65K subscribers

    SubstackMonthly or less · last post 30 days ago

    A weekly newsletter for women ready to realign, rebuild, and rise into their next era. Each letter offers space to pause, reflect, and reconnect with yourself as you navigate growth, healing, and becoming her.

    Likely audience: Individuals experiencing life transitions

    3 shared topics

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    Tobe’s Thoughts64K subscribers

    SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 34 days ago

    this is a piece of me, I hope you enjoy it x.

    Likely audience: individuals reflecting on personal growth

    3 shared topics

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    The Open Letters53K subscribers

    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

    3 shared topics

  10. 10

    SubstackMonthly or less · last post Sep 4, 2026

    "La piel también recuerda" es un lugar donde exploro de qué manera las experiencias —ya sean buenas o malas , agradables o dolorosas — nos dejan una huella no solo en la mente, sino también en el cuerpo y alma.

    Likely audience: Individuals seeking deeper emotional connections

    3 shared topics

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    Jen Hatmaker49K subscribers

    SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 8 days ago

    From recent posts: Jen Hatmaker publishes personal narratives on mental health, fear, and family life alongside lifestyle reports on RV travel. The publication mixes essays and travel stories.

    Likely audience: Individuals facing major life changes

    3 shared topics

  12. 12
    angel cake41K subscribers

    SubstackMonthly or less · last post 19 days ago

    enthusiastic and doesn't fix her typos

    Likely audience: Creative writers and essayists

    3 shared topics

  13. 13
    Haddini Aş36K subscribers

    SubstackWeekly · last post 6 days ago

    From recent posts: Haddini Aş publishes a weekly mix of book summaries, personal essays on philosophy and mental health, and curated lists of professional development resources. The publication targets readers interested in…

    Likely audience: Philosophy enthusiasts

    3 shared topics

  14. 14
    Existential Espresso27K subscribers

    SubstackWeekly · last post 5 days ago

    From recent posts: Existential Espresso publishes essays and seminar announcements exploring creative psychology, Jungian theory, and the tension between artistic expression and materialistic metrics. The publication targets individuals…

    Likely audience: Creative professionals

    3 shared topics

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    THE ELEVATED SELF25K subscribers

    Substacklast post Jul 15, 2026

    From recent posts: THE ELEVATED SELF publishes weekly essays on manifestation, mindfulness, and nervous system regulation for readers seeking mental health and personal growth strategies. The publication mixes personal reflections on…

    Likely audience: Self-help enthusiasts

    3 shared topics

  16. 16

    SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 10 days ago

    A community of people reconnecting a divided world - by undoing the divisions around us, and in ourselves.

    Likely audience: Personal development enthusiasts

    3 shared topics

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    Rachel's Treehouse11K subscribers

    SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 5 days ago

    From recent posts: Rachel's Treehouse publishes personal essays and reflective articles focused on mental health, parenting, and creative career challenges. The content features long-form narratives about self-discovery, trauma, and the…

    Likely audience: Authors and writers

    3 shared topics

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    Angela Scanlon11K subscribers

    SubstackMonthly or less · last post 11 days ago

    From recent posts: Angela Scanlon publishes a rotating collection of personal essays, practical guides, and reflective pieces on topics ranging from parenting and digital wellness to nutrition and heatwave survival. The publication…

    Likely audience: Parents navigating rapid life changes

    3 shared topics

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    Life Letters11K subscribers

    Substacklast post Jun 20, 2026

    From recent posts: Life Letters publishes reflective essays on mental health, personal growth, and relationship philosophy for an audience seeking self-reflection and emotional regulation. The publication features long-form personal…

    Likely audience: Women dealing with emotional suppression

    3 shared topics

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    Substacklast post Jun 30, 2026

    "'There must be some kind of way out of here,' said the joker to the thief." – All Along the Watchtower, Bob Dylan (1967)

    Likely audience: Digital nomads

    3 shared topics

  21. 21

    SubstackWeekly · last post 6 days ago

    The Intentional Artist is a newsletter empowering artists and creators to cultivate purpose, vision, and intentional action in their creative journeys.

    Likely audience: artists

    3 shared topics

  22. 22
    euOrganizado8K subscribers

    SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 3 days ago

    metade balbúrdia, metade santuário. boletim informativo enviado na primeira segunda-feira de todo mês ❤️‍🔥

    Likely audience: writers and creative professionals

    3 shared topics

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    Unsaid thoughts8K subscribers

    SubstackMonthly or less · last post 18 days ago

    I just want to share all my unsaid thoughts.

    Likely audience: individuals experiencing isolation

    3 shared topics

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    ✨Ina🌹8K subscribers

    SubstackMonthly or less · last post 48 days ago

    Just a girl trying to get the best from life

    Likely audience: Pharmacy students

    3 shared topics

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