The Mother Meridian alternatives: newsletters like it

SubstackEvery two weeks · last post today

A messy love letter to real life with kids

Likely audience: survivors of sexual assault

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SubstackMonthly or less · last post 49 days ago

Tiny doses of good stuff for busy humans, from Karen Salmansohn, bestselling author with 2 million books sold, founder of NotSalmon.com + Yourtodieforlife.com

Likely audience: Self-improvement readers

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Substacklast post Jul 22, 2026

From recent posts: The Liz Crokin Report publishes a mix of personal essays, investigative journalism, and celebrity gossip covering topics ranging from animal rescue and journalist safety to high-profile crimes and conspiracy theories…

Likely audience: Dog owners

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SubstackWeekly · last post 12 days ago

From recent posts: How To Cure A Ghost publishes reflective essays and workshop announcements focused on trauma, vulnerability, and identity in the digital age. The publication targets writers and survivors seeking community, offering…

Likely audience: Individuals processing grief

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SubstackMonthly or less · last post 31 days ago

From recent posts: The Powder Room publishes reflective essays on self-parenting and trauma recovery alongside practical guides for LinkedIn content strategy and professional branding. It targets professionals seeking personal healing and…

Likely audience: Women in their 30s

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SubstackWeekly · last post 13 days ago

From recent posts: Dharma Lab publishes podcast episodes and articles on neuroscience, mindfulness, and mental health led by Dr. Richard J. Davidson and Dr. Cortland Dahl, targeting readers interested in the science of gratitude…

Likely audience: Mindfulness practitioners

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SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 14 days ago

From recent posts: How Healing Happens publishes trauma therapy essays, video Q&A sessions, and psychological concepts focused on somatic regulation, witnessing, and grief processing. The publication targets therapists, survivors, and…

Likely audience: Mental health professionals

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SubstackMonthly or less · last post 42 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

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SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 17 days ago

💌Bienvenidas a Cartas que Sanan, un espacio íntimo para leer, escribir y sanar. Cartas reales, a veces anónimas, siempre honestas. Porque entre mujeres, las palabras también curan.

Likely audience: Expats and immigrants

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SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 27 days ago

•أخصائية نفسية و كاتبة 🇸🇾

Likely audience: Mental health professionals

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SubstackMonthly or less · last post Sep 12, 2026

My personal Substack

Likely audience: therapists and mental health professionals

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SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 15 days ago

Notes + reflections on home and finding beauty in the middle of real life, from a recovering perfectionist who is always striving for more. 🫶🏼

Likely audience: Parents seeking family activities

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SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 15 days ago

Likely audience: health and wellness practitioners

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SubstackWeekly · last post 12 days ago

From recent posts: This publication focuses on mental health, behavioral psychology, and personal development through the lens of recovery and resilience. It features personal narratives and analytical essays addressing topics such as…

Likely audience: people struggling with change

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SubstackMonthly or less · last post 16 days ago

Likely audience: individuals facing life transitions

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SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 8 days ago

From recent posts: This publication mixes personal essays on mental health, social mobility, and communication with lists of small joys and occasional paid promotions for software jobs and internships, targeting students and young…

Likely audience: students

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SubstackWeekly · last post 10 days ago

From recent posts: The Hope Circuit publishes weekly episodes of a podcast and accompanying articles on trauma recovery, pain management, and stress response. It targets individuals seeking psychological healing and mental health…

Likely audience: paying members of The Hope Circuit

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SubstackWeekly · last post 13 days ago

From recent posts: A Pilgrimage for the Soul publishes personal narratives and interviews focused on trauma recovery, spiritual awakening, grief processing, and community building. The publication targets individuals seeking introspective…

Likely audience: spiritual seekers

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SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 17 days ago

Contadora de pestañas

Likely audience: Individuals dealing with past trauma

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SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 10 days ago

From recent posts: THE POSITIVE PEN is a weekly publication by John Rinaldo that mixes personal essays on mental health and self-reflection with live podcast interviews on children's literature, trauma recovery, and creative writing. It…

Likely audience: writers and authors

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SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 10 days ago

From recent posts: Dr. RAD The Attachment Code Breaker publishes clinical-educational content on attachment theory, trauma recovery, and parenting strategies. The newsletter blends academic analysis—such as neural correlates of relational…

Likely audience: educators

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SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 8 days ago

From recent posts: Unfolding the World publishes a rotating mix of film criticism, essays on self-ownership and psychology, and podcasting updates. The publication targets readers interested in philosophy, cultural analysis, and personal…

Likely audience: self-help readers

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SubstackWeekly · last post 11 days ago

From recent posts: Mental Health Musings publishes essays and interviews by a trauma therapist covering psychological trauma, consent education, and the intersection of mental health with higher education policy. The publication targets…

Likely audience: Mental health professionals

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SubstackWeekly · last post 10 days ago

Musings of a Modern Mystic

Likely audience: spiritual seekers

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