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SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 30 days ago

on books, art, and the things that stay with me

Likely audience: individuals experiencing grief

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SubstackWeekly · last post 15 days ago

From recent posts: Everything Happens with Kate Bowler publishes a rotating mix of personal essays, cultural commentary, and curated recommendations focused on faith, technology, and human connection. The content targets readers…

Likely audience: sociologists

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SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 10 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 sleep disruption

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SubstackWeekly · last post 11 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

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SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 30 days ago

I am Ms. Clara Whitmore, observer of hearts and keeper of herbal secrets. With gentle rituals and quiet habits, I reveal what your body has long wished to tell you.

Likely audience: women over 50

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SubstackMonthly or less · last post 42 days ago

Cree/2Spirit/Treaty 4. First Nations personal journey. Personal blog. Education. Exploring colonization, decolonization, healing, & culture. NOT JUST ABOUT DECOLONIZATION!

Likely audience: People interested in decolonization

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SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 45 days ago

postcards and letters by people, to people.

Likely audience: college students

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SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 10 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

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SubstackMonthly or less · last post 42 days ago

From recent posts: Sentimental Being publishes personal essays exploring themes of heartbreak, nostalgia, and the tension between productivity and presence for an audience seeking reflective content on emotional resilience and the nuances…

Likely audience: Individuals experiencing recent heartbreak

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SubstackWeekly · last post 15 days ago

From recent posts: Planet Positive publishes short-form personal essays and community stories focused on kindness, empathy, and human connection across education, healthcare, and employment. The publication mixes reader-submitted…

Likely audience: parents

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SubstackMonthly or less · last post 10 days ago

₊ ˚ all's fair in love and poetry ୨ৎ

Likely audience: individuals experiencing grief

1 shared topic

SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 16 days ago

From recent posts: Sayable publishes a rotating mix of essays on the writing process, personal health challenges, and AI ethics alongside occasional poetry and book industry critiques. The newsletter targets writers, readers of literary…

Likely audience: readers of personal essays

1 shared topic

SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 10 days ago

(A History in Eighteen Minds)

Likely audience: literary fiction readers

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SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 20 days ago

From recent posts: Live From California with Lloyd Kahn publishes a rotating mix of personal memoirs, investigative reporting on local issues like fishing regulations, and cultural commentary on topics ranging from skateboarding to Golden…

Likely audience: San Francisco locals

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SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 28 days ago

Tengo incontinencia sentiverbal y algunos libros con erratas. También miedo a las alturas. Ya no ronroneo.

Likely audience: writers and creative professionals

1 shared topic

SubstackMonthly or less · last post Aug 19, 2026

a collection of personal prose and unsent letters.

Likely audience: writers and poets

1 shared topic

SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 13 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

1 shared topic

SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 19 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

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Substacklast post Jul 18, 2026

All things Complex Trauma from a seasoned Trauma Psychotherapist and Author of You Don't Have to Forgive: Trauma Recovery on Your Own Terms. https://a.co/d/dNZCOQG

Likely audience: writers and authors

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SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 11 days ago

Likely audience: Autistic individuals

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SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 16 days ago

From recent posts: Moly's Substack publishes weekly Chinese social commentary, legal analysis, and personal essays covering topics such as marriage law, police corruption, and parenting challenges. The publication aggregates forum posts…

Likely audience: parents concerned about children's behavior

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SubstackWeekly · last post 9 days ago

From recent posts: Shy Guy Meets the Buddha publishes essays on spirituality, grief, and personal growth, often blending introspection with philosophical concepts like identity and forgiveness. The publication features a mix of reflective…

Likely audience: spiritual readers

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SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 27 days ago

From recent posts: [B]OLD AGE with Debbie Weil publishes personal essays, interviews, and letters from writers and thinkers in their 70s and 80s. The publication covers specific topics including Alzheimer's disease, sexual health in older…

Likely audience: People affected by or caring for individuals with Alzheimer's

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SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 47 days ago

I tell stories, mostly with words, about the human condition as filtered through grief, parenting, and millennial nostalgia. Let me know if I can send you an email sometime to make you feel less alone.

Likely audience: fans of Dolly Parton

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