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SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 3 days ago

From recent posts: Postcards by Hasif publishes essays on mental health, identity, and personal growth, featuring original articles alongside subscriber stories and expert interviews. The publication targets readers navigating existential…

Likely audience: writers

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Substacklast post Aug 2, 2026

Welcome to Cheryl Strayed's newsletter. Everything is free right now. The paid "Dear Sugar" newsletter is on a long-time hiatus.

Likely audience: Mental health advocates

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SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 3 days ago

From recent posts: Oldster Magazine publishes weekly link roundups, personal essays, interviews, and podcast episodes centered on aging, culture, literature, and health for its readership. The publication mixes curated content lists with…

Likely audience: senior citizens

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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 5 days ago

raw reflections while doing my laundry and chores.

Likely audience: Mental health advocates

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SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 16 days ago

From recent posts: Natural Selections publishes personal narratives and essays exploring the intersection of science, technology, and human emotion. The publication features long-form reflections on topics such as pandemic isolation, AI…

Likely audience: science professors

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SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 7 days ago

pretty thoughts, messy feelings, little stories, and a head full of daydreams & notes from a girl watching too closely💌✨🪽

Likely audience: Young adults

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SubstackWeekly · last post 3 days ago

From recent posts: The Mizrahi Perspective publishes personal memoirs, geopolitical analysis, and reflections on the Israeli diaspora. The publication mixes intimate family histories with hard-hitting commentary on the Israel-Palestine…

Likely audience: Family historians

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SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 4 days ago

From recent posts: The Margarita Chronicles publishes personal reflections on seasonal transitions, mental health, and work-life balance through monthly essays. It is intended for readers interested in the author's specific experiences…

Likely audience: Personal bloggers

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SubstackWeekly · last post 3 days ago

From recent posts: Jenny's Substack - Let's art together publishes weekly personal essays blending art therapy, mental health recovery, and pet anecdotes with a focus on healing and creativity. The publication targets readers interested…

Likely audience: mental health advocates

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SubstackWeekly · last post 6 days ago

From recent posts: (un)Mentionable publishes personal essays and letters from authors dealing with severe mental health struggles, grief, and recovery. The publication consistently features intimate narratives on topics like dissociation…

Likely audience: Mental health advocates

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SubstackWeekly · last post 2 days ago

From recent posts: The Courage to Live It is a newsletter featuring personal essays on grief, loneliness, and spirituality, occasionally paired with reflections on AI and creative writing. It targets readers seeking intimate…

Likely audience: literature enthusiasts

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SubstackMonthly or less · last post 45 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

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SubstackMonthly or less · last post 29 days ago

meditations on beauty, books, and much more

Likely audience: photographers

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SubstackWeekly · last post yesterday

Every new day begins in the dark.

Likely audience: mental health advocates

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SubstackWeekly · last post 3 days ago

From recent posts: The Inner Work Dispatch publishes weekly mental health essays, guided identity exercises, and live discussions on topics ranging from grief and civic engagement to sexual assault and nervous system regulation. The…

Likely audience: individuals experiencing grief or loss

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SubstackWeekly · last post 5 days ago

From recent posts: Maximalist Musings publishes a rotating mix of personal essays, fashion critiques, and practical advice for young professionals navigating high-cost cities like New York. The publication covers diverse topics including…

Likely audience: Fashion enthusiasts

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SubstackMonthly or less · last post 29 days ago

From recent posts: Small Things Growing publishes personal essays and memoirs that examine grief, parenting, and the intersection of technology with human emotion. The publication targets readers interested in intimate reflections on…

Likely audience: Parents and caregivers

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SubstackSeveral times a week · last post yesterday

From recent posts: Rising Through Ruin publishes weekly personal essays and paid 'Rebuilding Diaries' focused on grief, addiction recovery, and trauma for readers navigating emotional healing and accountability. The content blends…

Likely audience: mental health advocates

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SubstackWeekly · last post 8 days ago

A newsletter and community for people who dream of a world in which parenting and caregiving aren’t only valued and supported, but treated with the curiosity and fascination they deserve.

Likely audience: Mental health professionals

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SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 21 days ago

From recent posts: Savage Hunger by Louise O'Neill is a personal Substack newsletter featuring monthly cultural round-ups, memoir writing reflections, and author interviews. The publication covers book publishing, theatre, film, and…

Likely audience: Book lovers

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SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 7 days ago

From recent posts: This publication mixes essays on work-life balance, book collecting, and travel with personal reflections on nature and career transitions. It serves an audience interested in mindfulness, literature, and navigating the…

Likely audience: Literature enthusiasts

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SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 18 days ago

From recent posts: Not an Influencer publishes weekly personal essays and travelogues focusing on migration, mental health, and cultural exploration for an audience interested in introspection and life stories. The publication mixes…

Likely audience: creative writers

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SubstackMonthly or less · last post 7 days ago

A collection of thoughts, interviews, ramblings and observations - The Truth burns down the house you used to live in.

Likely audience: writers and content creators

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