The Landline alternatives: newsletters like it

24 newsletters in the NewsletterFIT index cover the same topics as The Landline (mental health, consent and sexual assault). The closest matches are What are the Chances?, Sorry I Didn't Text You Back with Big Little Feelings and Recovering. They are ranked by how many topics they share with it, then by publicly shown subscribers.

Updated Nov 7, 2026 · ranked by shared topics, then publicly shown subscribers · methodology

About The Landline

The Landline is a digital publication celebrating storytelling, community, and Black voices. Through essays and experiments, we explore belonging—to ourselves, our families, and the world—centering connection and…

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    What are the Chances?4K subscribers

    SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 5 days ago

    From recent posts: What are the Chances? publishes a rotating mix of personal essays, parenting advice, and science journalism covering topics like workplace harassment, child nutrition, and quantum physics. The publication serves readers…

    Likely audience: women in the workplace

    3 shared topics

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    SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 24 days ago

    A messy love letter to real life with kids

    Likely audience: survivors of sexual assault

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    Recovering37K subscribers

    SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 33 days ago

    Examining current cultural trends through the lens of addiction, recovery, alcohol, and all the other drugs like your smartphone

    Likely audience: women discussing personal trauma

    2 shared topics

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    SubstackWeekly · last post 4 days ago

    You were taught to shrink. Here's where you learn to take up space.

    Likely audience: Parents and educators

    2 shared topics

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    Come As You Are10K subscribers

    SubstackWeekly · last post 5 days ago

    From recent posts: Come As You Are publishes a rotating mix of personal narratives on trauma, mental health, and family dynamics alongside political commentary on press freedom and the White House, targeting readers interested in essays…

    Likely audience: parents going through divorce

    2 shared topics

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    Ask Erin9K subscribers

    SubstackMonthly or less · last post 36 days ago

    From recent posts: Ask Erin publishes a mix of personal essays, relationship advice columns, and Q&A segments addressing trauma, parenting, and social boundaries. It is designed for readers seeking guidance on navigating complex…

    Likely audience: survivors of sexual assault

    2 shared topics

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    Vera Hart MD PhD8K subscribers

    SubstackWeekly · last post 6 days ago

    From recent posts: Vera Hart MD PhD publishes in-depth essays on psychiatry, psychology, and trauma, featuring clinical case studies on coercive control and personal reflections on sexual development and attachment theory. The publication…

    Likely audience: mental health professionals

    2 shared topics

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    Polymathic Being7K subscribers

    SubstackWeekly · last post 7 days ago

    Polymathic Being is a place to explore counterintuitive insights across multiple domains. These essays take common topics and explore them from different perspectives and disciplines and, in doing so, come up with…

    Likely audience: social psychologists

    2 shared topics

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    Unraveled7K subscribers

    SubstackMonthly or less · last post 20 days ago

    A newsletter about human behavior, conflict, journalism and change.

    Likely audience: journalists and media critics

    2 shared topics

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    The Fold6K subscribers

    SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 4 days ago

    From recent posts: The Fold publishes a rotating mix of essays, fiction excerpts, and curated lists addressing gender dynamics, creative confidence, and lifestyle advice. The content targets women navigating dating, identity, and…

    Likely audience: millennial women

    2 shared topics

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    SubstackWeekly · last post 4 days ago

    From recent posts: This publication features personal narratives on addiction recovery, religious extremism, and mental health alongside interviews with figures like Patti Smith. It targets readers interested in cultural critique…

    Likely audience: readers of Patti Smith

    2 shared topics

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    SubstackWeekly · last post 7 days ago

    From recent posts: The Good Girl Recovery Guide publishes essays exploring gender dynamics, mental health, and feminist perspectives through personal narratives and expert analysis. The publication targets readers interested in the…

    Likely audience: Feminist activists and scholars

    2 shared topics

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    SubstackWeekly · last post 10 days ago

    This is where I'm going to be sharing PRACTICAL tools on what works for an anxious, catastrophising woman in her early 50s. And also what doesn't work for me too. It's a personal journey but I'm hoping it'll be helpful…

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    Eva’s Essays2K subscribers

    SubstackMonthly or less · last post 4 days ago

    From recent posts: Eva's Essays publishes opinion pieces analyzing social media polarization, gender dynamics, and political harassment through the lens of personal experience and media ethics. The publication targets readers interested…

    Likely audience: political commentators

    2 shared topics

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    Touch Her And Die!2K subscribers

    SubstackMonthly or less · last post 36 days ago

    From recent posts: Touch Her And Die! publishes a rotating mix of first-person memoirs, literary criticism, and debut novel reflections. The publication targets readers interested in personal narratives about trauma, friendship, and…

    Likely audience: women who have experienced sexual assault

    2 shared topics

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    SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 30 days ago

    Geezer is the only print magazine for Gen X. We explore the agony and ecstasy of aging—because midlife is weird in ways no one warned us about.

    Likely audience: Gen X women

    2 shared topics

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    SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 18 days ago

    Musings on recovery, loss, marriage, parenthood, and ... well ... life.

    Likely audience: parents concerned about child safety

    2 shared topics

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    A podcast by sociologist, author, and your thought mother Bianca Mabute-Louie on revolutionary caregiving and wold building in the midst of societal collapse and rebirth.

    Likely audience: survivors of sexual assault

    2 shared topics

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    Monthly musings on Asian American identity, culture, and politics~

    Likely audience: sexual assault survivors

    2 shared topics

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    The Daily GOOD1M+ subscribers

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    Sharing the best of humanity and building a better world together.

    Likely audience: psychology enthusiasts

    1 shared topic

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    Home | The Daily Wisdom800K+ subscribers

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    From recent posts: The Daily Wisdom publishes weekly articles on mental health, self-compassion, and communication skills, featuring interviews with experts like Jay Shetty and Jefferson Fisher. The content targets readers seeking…

    Likely audience: individuals experiencing stress or burnout

    1 shared topic

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    SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 5 days ago

    From recent posts: This newsletter aggregates pop culture, political controversy, and personal essays ranging from celebrity news and book reviews to grief memoirs and sexual assault coverage. It serves an audience interested in current…

    Likely audience: Pop culture enthusiasts

    1 shared topic

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    Granted577K subscribers

    SubstackMonthly or less · last post 22 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

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