The Happy Urbanist alternatives: newsletters like it

24 newsletters in the NewsletterFIT index cover the same topics as The Happy Urbanist (community building, social psychology and Child safety). The closest matches are Amlere’s Substack, Lore Bathing Club and Embracing the Full Catastrophe. They are ranked by how many topics they share with it, then by publicly shown subscribers.

Updated Nov 13, 2026 · ranked by shared topics, then publicly shown subscribers · methodology

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  1. 1

    SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 45 days ago

    My personal Substack

    Likely audience: Audio engineers

    2 shared topics

  2. 2

    SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 16 days ago

    From recent posts: Lore Bathing Club publishes essays and reported pieces on the social and physiological culture of heat and cold exposure. Content spans community dynamics at shared plunge venues, the use of sauna for sensory memory and…

    Likely audience: wellness enthusiasts

    2 shared topics

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    SubstackMonthly or less · last post 30 days ago

    From recent posts: The publication blends personal essays on grief and family with health advocacy updates and social commentary. Recent issues cover topics such as processing loss through personal reflection, the dynamics of genuine…

    Likely audience: authors and writers

    2 shared topics

  4. 4
    Granted577K subscribers

    SubstackMonthly or less · last post 28 days ago

    From recent posts: Granted publishes culture-focused essays on social isolation and community building, often blending book promotion with tour announcements. The publication targets readers interested in social psychology and mental…

    Likely audience: Individuals feeling lonely or isolated

    1 shared topic

  5. 5
    Home | Goodie Mail150K+ subscribers

    beehiivWeekly · last post 7 days ago

    Likely audience: Individuals seeking financial organization

    1 shared topic

  6. 6
    leap.club blog106K subscribers

    SubstackMonthly or less · last post Aug 22, 2026

    a network built only for women.

    Likely audience: Women interested in networking

    1 shared topic

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    Dark Psychology Secrets105K subscribers

    SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 10 days ago

    Dark Psychology Secrets" is a deep dive into the hidden world of manipulation, influence, and psychological control—unmasking the tactics people use to deceive, persuade, and dominate in everyday life.

    Likely audience: general readers

    1 shared topic

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    Lev Remembers80K subscribers

    SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 10 days ago

    Author, public speaker, political activist, truth teller.

    Likely audience: Political activists

    1 shared topic

  9. 9
    Hidden Brain74K subscribers

    SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 14 days ago

    News from Hidden Brain about ideas, events and community

    Likely audience: podcast listeners

    1 shared topic

  10. 10

    SubstackWeekly · last post 14 days ago

    Join our weekly blog for expert tips to enhance your technique, training, and open water skills. Upgrade for the audio version, access to our entire blog archive and receive the Mr. Smooth PRO animation to help you…

    Likely audience: Swimming coaches

    1 shared topic

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    LA FRAISE ™65K subscribers

    SubstackWeekly · last post 11 days ago

    From recent posts: LA FRAISE ™ is a French business newsletter covering influencer marketing, creator economy trends, and B2B growth strategies, with regular sponsored segments for tools like Troopay, SecOps Forces, FullEnrich, Jamendo…

    Likely audience: Entrepreneurs

    1 shared topic

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    Women in AI63K subscribers

    SubstackWeekly · last post today

    From recent posts: Women in AI publishes a weekly newsletter for female founders and professionals in the AI sector, covering startup growth, workforce diversity, and community events. The publication mixes industry analysis on hiring and…

    Likely audience: Women in tech and AI

    1 shared topic

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    SubstackMonthly or less · last post Aug 27, 2026

    *The Art of Enchantment is no longer on Substack. Come and find us at https://theartofenchantment.org*

    Likely audience: Newsletter subscribers

    1 shared topic

  14. 14
    Range Widely59K subscribers

    SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 15 days ago

    The newsletter for generalists.

    Likely audience: psychology students

    1 shared topic

  15. 15
    Reality’s Last Stand53K subscribers

    SubstackWeekly · last post 20 days ago

    Holding the line on free speech, science, and reality.

    Likely audience: Higher education administrators

    1 shared topic

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    Substacklast post Jul 26, 2026

    From recent posts: This publication delivers a rotating mix of essays on mindfulness, social psychology, parenting, and wellness research, often featuring interviews with experts like Ross Gay and Manoush Zomorodi. It targets readers…

    Likely audience: people seeking mental health strategies

    1 shared topic

  17. 17
    the saturday essay.44K subscribers

    SubstackWeekly · last post 12 days ago

    From recent posts: The Saturday Essay publishes personal essays and reported pieces about entrepreneurship, career pivots, and business strategy. Its audience consists of founders, freelancers, and mid-career professionals navigating…

    Likely audience: entrepreneurs

    1 shared topic

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    SubstackWeekly · last post 13 days ago

    From recent posts: Civic Renaissance with Alexandra Hudson publishes essays and interviews focused on community building, conflict resolution, and the practical application of civility in local politics and universities. The publication…

    Likely audience: Community organizers

    1 shared topic

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    Chantelle Morrison39K subscribers

    SubstackWeekly · last post 16 days ago

    From recent posts: Chantelle Morrison publishes a recurring newsletter blending personal essays on entrepreneurship with promotional content for her Skool community and coaching services. The publication targets women business owners by…

    Likely audience: Entrepreneurs

    1 shared topic

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    The F*Them Theory 38K subscribers

    SubstackWeekly · last post 22 days ago

    From recent posts: The F*Them Theory is a culture-focused newsletter that alternates between book promotions for Keltie Knight's self-help work, fashion and lifestyle recommendations, and branded content for her Expedia travel series. It…

    Likely audience: Self-help readers

    1 shared topic

  21. 21

    SubstackWeekly · last post 11 days ago

    Sebastien's new book The Psychology of Leadership offers a fresh take on leadership through the lens of groundbreaking research in positive, sports, and personality psychology.

    Likely audience: Psychology students

    1 shared topic

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    Digital Journalism37K subscribers

    SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 15 days ago

    From recent posts: Digital Journalism publishes Italian-language articles on business trends, digital media strategy, and creative leadership for a professional audience. The publication mixes analytical essays on topics like the…

    Likely audience: Digital journalists and media professionals

    1 shared topic

  23. 23
    Every Nigga Deserves35K subscribers

    SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 10 days ago

    From recent posts: Every Nigga Deserves publishes personal essays, cultural commentary, and civic writing focused on Black thought, history, and community, alongside paid writing assignments for subscribers. It is written for Black…

    Likely audience: community organizers

    1 shared topic

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    BAD AT KEEPING SECRETS35K subscribers

    SubstackWeekly · last post 10 days ago

    From recent posts: BAD AT KEEPING SECRETS publishes a rotating mix of personal essays on menopause and parenting, social psychology interviews, and author features. The publication targets readers interested in mental health…

    Likely audience: people with social anxiety

    1 shared topic

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