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SubstackMonthly or less · last post 52 days ago

The less than aesthetic side of creating a beautiful business - marketing, mindset, and the real hours - for creative women building toward freedom.

Likely audience: small business owners

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SubstackMonthly or less · last post 13 days ago

From recent posts: Some Days are Shit publishes personal essays and book reviews focused on grief, mental health, and the intersection of loss with daily life, travel, and relationships. The publication targets individuals navigating…

Likely audience: mental health advocates

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SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 8 days ago

From recent posts: Innerverse publishes a rotating mix of personal essays, poetry, and cultural commentary on themes like grief, identity, and career burnout. The content is written in a reflective, first-person style and is intended for…

Likely audience: people experiencing grief or loss

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SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 12 days ago

Musings from an overactive mind. Gallows humor and overthinking since...actually, I can't remember when I wasn't this way.

Likely audience: Philosophy enthusiasts

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SubstackMonthly or less · last post 44 days ago

From recent posts: Nacolle's Emancipation is a single-author publication focused on personal essays regarding aging, grief, family dynamics, and mental health. The content consists exclusively of reflective narratives exploring themes…

Likely audience: mental health advocates

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Substacklast post Jul 28, 2026

Crônicas de uma pessoa interessada em coisas nem sempre importantes.

Likely audience: writers and essayists

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SubstackMonthly or less · last post 14 days ago

exploring the intersection of science, philosophy, psychology, and art within the human experience

Likely audience: Psychology enthusiasts

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SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 10 days ago

From recent posts: Postcards by Hasif publishes essays on mental health, existential philosophy, and the psychology of productivity for an audience seeking introspection on modern life. The publication consistently blends personal…

Likely audience: newsletter subscribers

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Substacklast post Aug 2, 2026

Welcome to Cheryl Strayed's newsletter. Everything is free right now. The paid "Dear Sugar" newsletter is on a long-time hiatus.

Likely audience: Mental health advocates

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SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 10 days ago

From recent posts: Oldster Magazine publishes weekly link roundups, personal essays, interviews, and podcast episodes centered on aging, culture, literature, and health for its readership. The publication mixes curated content lists with…

Likely audience: senior citizens

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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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SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 14 days ago

From recent posts: Psychology of Relationships publishes articles analyzing relationship dynamics, dating psychology, and intergenerational trauma patterns. The content focuses on specific topics such as self-sabotage, toxic attachment…

Likely audience: Psychology enthusiasts

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SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 12 days ago

raw reflections while doing my laundry and chores.

Likely audience: Mental health advocates

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SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 11 days ago

From recent posts: This publication publishes personal advice columns and reader-submitted stories focused on family trauma, mental health struggles, and interpersonal conflicts. It serves an audience seeking guidance on complex emotional…

Likely audience: parents

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SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 14 days ago

From recent posts: Melissa Radke's newsletter publishes a mix of personal essays on faith, family, and social dynamics alongside her co-hosted podcast episodes covering relationship advice and viral culture. The content targets an…

Likely audience: Podcast listeners

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SubstackMonthly or less · last post 15 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 10 days ago

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

Likely audience: personal essay readers

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SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 15 days ago

From recent posts: Life Branches publishes essays and interviews focused on midlife women's mental health, family dynamics, and the psychological challenges of caregiving. The content specifically addresses topics such as domestic labor…

Likely audience: women experiencing emotional labor

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SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 12 days ago

From recent posts: The Metropolitan Review publishes literary criticism, book reviews, and narrative fiction covering diverse topics from rural farming life to French philosophy and Korean cinema. The publication serves a general audience…

Likely audience: Literary critics

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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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SubstackWeekly · last post 19 days ago

Your weekly dispatch on all the ups and downs of being a Nigerian woman and everything in between, so get your wine glasses or bag of chips ready.

Likely audience: women readers

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SubstackWeekly · last post 11 days ago

From recent posts: The Mizrahi Perspective publishes personal memoirs, geopolitical analysis, and reflections on the Israeli diaspora. The publication mixes intimate family histories with hard-hitting commentary on the Israel-Palestine…

Likely audience: Family historians

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SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 13 days ago

Diaristic essays by Hannah Stella

Likely audience: people interested in religious history

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SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 13 days ago

From recent posts: Kelly Corrigan Wonders publishes a mix of long-form interviews, personal essays, and monthly media recommendation lists. It targets readers interested in culture, parenting, health, and public affairs.

Likely audience: policy makers

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