Talking to Myself alternatives: newsletters like it

SubstackMonthly or less · last post 33 days ago

From recent posts: Lara Gandhi publishes short stories and essays exploring themes of mental health, neurosurgery, and human behavior. The publication features literary fiction and non-fiction analysis on topics ranging from dementia and…

Likely audience: Philosophers of mind

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SubstackMonthly or less · last post 13 days ago

Affiliate of the New York Philosophical Society, a weekly publication dedicated to the shared pursuit of wisdom.

Likely audience: Philosophy students and academics

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SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 9 days ago

reflections and personal guides from the pov of someone in her twenties

Likely audience: personal essay readers

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SubstackWeekly · last post 11 days ago

From recent posts: The Micro-Philosopher publishes weekly articles on existentialism and philosophy of death alongside updates for its paid online education platform, The Micro-University. The publication serves adult learners seeking…

Likely audience: Philosophy enthusiasts

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SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 14 days ago

From recent posts: Existential Reflections publishes essays on psychology, existentialism, and identity, including book lists and clinical observations. It is written for readers interested in mental health, self-understanding, and the…

Likely audience: Psychology students

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SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 30 days ago

From recent posts: Olivia's Substack publishes weekly personal essays, book recommendations, and lifestyle lists covering topics like home design, cooking, and travel disruptions. The publication targets readers interested in the author's…

Likely audience: Authors and writers

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SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 8 days ago

From recent posts: Open Secrets Magazine publishes first-person narratives, interviews, and essays on mental health, trauma, poverty, and personal relationships. The publication targets readers seeking in-depth stories on domestic abuse…

Likely audience: Personal essay readers

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SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 10 days ago

the underbelly of poetry, essay and fiction - read for a kick in the chest or a kiss on the lips. OR if you're lucky — both.

Likely audience: Creative writers and poets

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SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 37 days ago

Indagini, segreti e relazioni pericolose. Iscriviti per entrare nel mondo dei miei libri, tra casi da risolvere e storie da vivere — e ricevi il racconto gratuito "Il terzo incomodo".

Likely audience: Italian readers interested in fiction

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Substacklast post Jul 9, 2026

​Catálogo abierto de lo que pasa por mi cabeza (y por las calles de mi país)

Likely audience: Poetry enthusiasts

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SubstackMonthly or less · last post 11 days ago

Las frustraciones e ideas de una treintañera, ex joven promesa, que quería ser artista pero terminó con un trabajo de oficina.

Likely audience: Spanish-speaking personal essay readers

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SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 6 days ago

From recent posts: Wisdom Library publishes long-form essays and audio episodes on existentialism, grief, and mindfulness practices. The content targets readers seeking deep self-reflection on life's struggles and mental health, mixing…

Likely audience: Individuals experiencing repeated life setbacks

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SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 21 days ago

From recent posts: Qstack publishes LGBTQIA+ advocacy content, historical overviews of Pride Month, and personal essays from community members. The publication also includes interviews with experts on sexual violence and occasional poetry…

Likely audience: Community organizers

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SubstackMonthly or less · last post 42 days ago

Brincando de Edisca com minhas filhas.

Likely audience: Poetry enthusiasts

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SubstackMonthly or less · last post 40 days ago

Likely audience: personal essay readers

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SubstackMonthly or less · last post 37 days ago

From recent posts: Stillness in the West publishes personal essays, spiritual reflections, and cultural critiques focusing on themes like grief, mental health, and the challenges of modern alienation. The publication targets readers…

Likely audience: philosophers

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SubstackWeekly · last post 10 days ago

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

Likely audience: individuals experiencing grief or loss

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SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 6 days ago

From recent posts: Innerverse publishes personal essays, poems, and cultural commentary on mental health, grief, and professional identity for an audience seeking introspective reflection. The publication mixes short-form creative writing…

Likely audience: writers and poets

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SubstackSeveral times a week · last post yesterday

For late-identified autistic adults looking back at a life that suddenly reads differently. Come sort through it with someone who’s sorting too ❤️

Likely audience: Autistic individuals and allies

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SubstackWeekly · last post 3 days ago

Poetry and essays from my existential uprising. Unravelling on purpose.

Likely audience: readers of personal essays

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SubstackEvery two weeks · last post yesterday

Writer and certified trauma-informed coach with training in somatic therapy, sharing personal essays, poems, and gentle tools focused on childhood trauma, nervous system regulation, and embodied healing.

Likely audience: readers of personal essays

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SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 13 days ago

Narrativa breve e flash fiction sui silenzi e le crepe nelle relazioni.

Likely audience: literary fiction readers

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SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 11 days ago

From recent posts: Spark publishes personal essays, memoir reflections, and book reviews focused on writing processes, creative habits, and cultural observations. The publication targets writers and readers interested in the intersection…

Likely audience: Book lovers

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SubstackWeekly · last post 9 days ago

Book recommendations for anyone in need of a break. Served with good coffee, pastries, and ponderings on life's small pleasures from Copenhagen.

Likely audience: Book lovers

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