Updates from the Undergrowth alternatives: newsletters like it

24 newsletters in the NewsletterFIT index cover the same topics as Updates from the Undergrowth (personal growth, mental health and herbalism). The closest matches are The Good Trade, Five Minute Reads and milk and cookies. They are ranked by how many topics they share with it, then by publicly shown subscribers.

Updated Nov 11, 2026 · ranked by shared topics, then publicly shown subscribers · methodology

About Updates from the Undergrowth

Exploring how to be in relationship with ourselves, others and the environment. Practiced by wildcrafting and medicine making with local seasonal medicine from the earth

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    The Good Trade431K subscribers

    SubstackWeekly · last post 10 days ago

    From recent posts: The Good Trade publishes personal essays and interviews centered on wellness, self-discovery, and seasonal living. Its content blends reflective writing on topics like astrology, mental health, and healing with…

    Likely audience: wellness enthusiasts

    2 shared topics

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    Five Minute Reads340K subscribers

    SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 9 days ago

    From recent posts: Five Minute Reads publishes business-focused critiques of self-help, finance, and wellness literature, offering practical frameworks to audit habits and debunk popular claims. The publication mixes short-form essays…

    Likely audience: Self-improvement readers

    2 shared topics

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    milk and cookies240K subscribers

    SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 9 days ago

    From recent posts: milk and cookies publishes personal essays and cultural commentary exploring psychology, self-improvement, and interpersonal dynamics. Its content ranges from essays on grief, independence, and emotional labor to…

    Likely audience: content creators

    2 shared topics

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    SubstackWeekly · last post 10 days ago

    This is heart work

    Likely audience: subscribers of Letters From Love

    2 shared topics

  5. 5
    perfume & letters164K subscribers

    SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 14 days ago

    personal notes on growing up, slowing down, and finding beauty in ordinary days.

    Likely audience: Individuals struggling with feelings of inadequacy or envy

    2 shared topics

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    Substacklast post Jun 25, 2026

    From recent posts: Shadow Work to Expand Awareness publishes Jungian psychology articles, interviews with therapists like Dr. Connie Zweig, and practical self-care guides focused on shadow work, light work, and mindfulness. The…

    Likely audience: Individuals seeking personal growth

    2 shared topics

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    postcards by hasif163K subscribers

    SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 9 days ago

    From recent posts: Postcards by Hasif publishes essays on mental health, existential philosophy, and the psychology of productivity for an audience seeking introspection on modern life. The publication consistently blends personal…

    Likely audience: newsletter subscribers

    2 shared topics

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    SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 10 days ago

    💌: a collection of thoughts on film, music, books, and whatever the internet throws at me. If you think about what you consume for longer than you consume it, you're in the right place.

    Likely audience: book club members

    2 shared topics

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    SubstackWeekly · last post 13 days ago

    Reflections on corporate life, friendships, relationships and navigating your 20s as a black woman

    Likely audience: Self-reflective individuals

    2 shared topics

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    En mis 20s ★139K subscribers

    SubstackMonthly or less · last post 34 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

    2 shared topics

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    Here for Now116K subscribers

    SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 17 days ago

    From recent posts: Here for Now publishes a rotating mix of personal essays, creative writing, and the 'Two Friends Talking' podcast episode exploring themes of motherhood, divorce recovery, and self-worth. The content targets readers…

    Likely audience: Self-reflective individuals

    2 shared topics

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    words i keep inside108K subscribers

    SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 12 days ago

    just a girl throwing out her thoughts and pretending it’s literature

    Likely audience: readers of personal essays

    2 shared topics

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    Secrets of Adulthood102K subscribers

    SubstackWeekly · last post 10 days ago

    From recent posts: Secrets of Adulthood publishes personal essays, interviews, and self-improvement articles covering topics like psychology, career, and human behavior. The publication mixes formats, including book promotions, Q&A…

    Likely audience: readers interested in personal development

    2 shared topics

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    ✩ meredith101K subscribers

    SubstackWeekly · last post 9 days ago

    From recent posts: Meredith publishes a mix of personal essays and reflective articles on mental health, neurodiversity, and social psychology for an audience interested in self-discovery and cultural critique. Content frequently…

    Likely audience: self-help readers

    2 shared topics

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    The Muse & The Melody99K subscribers

    SubstackWeekly · last post 28 days ago

    From recent posts: The Muse & The Melody publishes personal essays and poetry on self-acceptance, creative practice, and relationships, blending reflective writing with occasional reader support appeals. It is aimed at readers interested…

    Likely audience: individuals reflecting on body image

    2 shared topics

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    Ellen Huerta99K subscribers

    SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 15 days ago

    A place to ponder.

    Likely audience: individuals struggling with emotional avoidance

    2 shared topics

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    Wisdom 2.0 96K subscribers

    SubstackMonthly or less · last post 13 days ago

    Exploring mindfulness, wisdom, and compassion in the digital age.

    Likely audience: Philosophers and ethicists

    2 shared topics

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    mixtapes by gor91K subscribers

    SubstackWeekly · last post 9 days ago

    not a map, but a mixtape

    Likely audience: readers interested in personal growth

    2 shared topics

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    SubstackWeekly · last post 13 days ago

    Love Weekly with Jillian Turecki is a weekly dispatch on all things love and relationships. Subscribe for emails, information on classes, and more.

    Likely audience: Individuals seeking relationship advice

    2 shared topics

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    SubstackMonthly or less · last post 35 days ago

    From recent posts: Lo que no digo en voz alta publishes personal essays on gender-based violence, self-compassion, and career anxiety for an audience seeking reflective life philosophy. The publication mixes cultural commentary with…

    Likely audience: Readers interested in personal development

    2 shared topics

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    Mindful Mondays74K subscribers

    SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 11 days ago

    From recent posts: Mindful Mondays publishes articles on behavioral psychology, self-regulation, and personal growth for readers seeking practical strategies to build habits and manage mental patterns. The publication consistently blends…

    Likely audience: Self-improvement enthusiasts

    2 shared topics

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    one cup of tea72K subscribers

    SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 12 days ago

    weekly newsletter on identity, wellbeing, self-perception and the art of hope ⋆˚✿˖°

    Likely audience: Self-improvement enthusiasts

    2 shared topics

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    Hauwa’s Newsletter72K subscribers

    SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 32 days ago

    All I do is tell stories. Sometimes, they're funny, other times, not. But you'll get a story regardless.

    Likely audience: Women over 25

    2 shared topics

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    SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 10 days ago

    Discipline, positivity and strategies to help you become the greatest version of you.

    Likely audience: newsletter writers

    2 shared topics

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