Substacks recommended by John Rinaldo ©

Recommended by John Rinaldo ©

Carlos Enrique Mata

Everyday Behaviorist

By Jennifer Haddock

Poetry, memoir, fiction, and prose, from a radical behaviorist lens.

Astro Poets

poetry | astrology | mystery

Energy Therapy's Substack

By Jaime Tanna

Stop living on autopilot. Discover the higher wisdom and transmissions you need to awaken. Master your life through energy healing, astrology, sound healing, deep yoga, and the power of presence.

Rea’s Substack

By Rea de Miranda

I write about life and the storms we survive.

Soar! with Mary

By Mary Baker

Helping people break through obstacles, reclaim their confidence, and create lasting personal growth with practical tools and empowerment strategies.

Tails of Tribute | Pet Loss Support

By Sandra-Lynne

Pet loss grief support, through articles, poetry and much more.

And Now This

By Rick Bailey

A place to talk about the ongoing work of writing--subjects, process, discoveries, obstacles, pleasures, problems.

Kill The Silence

By Cody Taymore

Honest writing on personal growth, pattern recognition, and the hard-won lessons that don't make it into self-help books. Weekly essays, podcasts, and a community for people who think for themselves.

The Maria Moment

By Maria Ayton

My personal Substack

Mental Health Musings

By Dr Deborah Vinall

on loving ourselves enough to become free

Dan's Dispatch

By Dan Zakaria

A weekly brief for ambitious and driven people looking to build discipline and beat procrastination in a distraction-heavy world.

The Midlife Reset

By Nat Sang

Ex-corporate executive, carving my own path after a 2nd layoff. I write about living through this change while building my brand. Cheers to the middle.

enCOURAGEment

By Deanne Ames

Writing In Support of Resilience

Herbs with Marilyn

This is about herbs and natural health - covering herbs for health, herb gardening and using herbs in healthy recipes. It's also about my personal journey with herbs and why I feel herbs are the most wonderful powerful plants on the planet.

Stone Wolf

A wolf disguised as a woman who writes her howls in poetry, personal essays, and fictional short stories.

Nomads 50+ Midlife Recalibrated, Travel Optional.

By chris

Redefining freedom, reinvention, and meaning after 50. Inspiration Tuesdays, interviews on Thursdays, city guides on Fridays, and location-independent business ideas on Sundays. Travel optional.

George Allen

Here, you will learn how to unconditionally love and forgive your enemies SPIRITUALLY, with or without religion. Start with "List of All Articles."

Summer Bennett

A Curious Creative 🍄

Beautiful Heresy

By Joe Nichols

Beautiful Heresy is Literary Contraband for the ones who are sick of being handled.

Stoic Journal

Exploring timeless Stoic philosophy for modern life, offering practical insights on resilience, mindfulness, and living with purpose.

The Stateless

By Shaun

Escape the system. Live free. Keep more.

Ant Insights

By Jack Becker

Providing more information and insight into the crazy and interest world of ants.

The Tribal Dream-Stackers

By Ashley Schmitt

[NEWS-WORTHY] My Mission is to Break each Barrier & build New Bridges to Pathways- focusing only on individuals, writers, smaller publications & Podcasters. Let's Rise, Connect & Thrive together! ~Sharing is Caring~ ©️2025 Ashley Schmitt

The Dark Side of Development

By David R. Whitehouse

Global South Regulatory Intelligence: microfinance, fintech.

Life UNLIMITED

By Helen McCandless

A space for leaders, writers, business owners honour their internal seasons, and grow in ways that feel sustainable and aligned, with a sprinkling of AI assurance included for good measure!

Live with Grace

By Mindful Moments

A weekly newsletter to solve the quiet exhaustion of a life lived in performance by making rest a place of power, not punishment. Grace-led rest as the missing link to manifestation and the source of clarity, wealth, and joy.

V S Uma

I write what I observe — from everyday moments to the quiet corners of the heart. My blogs explore love, relationships, gratitude, fleeting thoughts, and the mix of emotions that color daily life.🙋‍♀️🌱

Writing {unfiltered} by Lynn J. Broderick

Memoir-driven stories & unfiltered reflections on life’s most ordinary, beautiful & ridiculous moments. All served with a twist of humor.

House Inhabit

By Jessica Reed Kraus

Where pop culture deep dives mingle with quality conspiracy theories, lifestyle highlights, and trending water cooler gossip

Shadow Pursuit

Never stop growing.

The Human Connection Initiative

By Jeremy Driscoll

Essays on consciousness, community, and the things we don't say out loud.

Lori Blackburn Studio

Essays and photographs from the Bootheel of Missouri and the roads beyond it. Stories of family, memory, forgotten places, grief, resilience, and the quiet beauty that shapes us.

Letters from an American

By Heather Cox Richardson

A newsletter about the history behind today's politics.

Link’s Substack

I cover politics and news. Unfiltered takes. Common sense.

Link's unique perspective on current events is a breath of fresh air in today's media landscape. Their approach offers a refreshing departure from the usual narratives, providing insightful analyses and thought-provoking commentary. It's exactly what we've been missing in today's world of information overload. Prepare to see the news in a whole new light by following Link!

Mike Coulter's Endgame

A place for stories and musings and rants and demands and pleas and apologies and

The Unfiltered NeuroSpicy Diaries of a Mum

By Sar x

Real, raw, and boldly honest stories of life with AuDHD, parenting, and the complexities of being human. Expect humour and unfiltered truths—because life’s too short to sugarcoat the chaos. For those who value connection, resilience, and authenticity.

Letter From The Deep End

Letters for the soul who’s tired of shallow faith. I write about real life, real Jesus, and all the messy, beautiful in-betweens — from the deep end of my story to yours.

Patricia Grenelle, PsyD

Retired Forensic Psychologist who lives in the Sonoran Desert with her husband and Goldendoodle, JP. Working on memoir about complex trauma and recovery.

Jybyky's Footprint On Substack

By jybyky

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The Soft Space

By Camille

Imagine a world where high achievers break free from burnout, finding success through inner alignment and authentic connections | This is your permission to soften, to explore letting go of control and truly tune into the knowing, trusting heart.

Curious Transformations

By Kathy Roots

Exploring one enduring question: how and why do people change? Through stories from higher education, psychology, technology and everyday life, I follow the thread that connects them all.

Allan’s Newsletter

By Allan MacRae

Covid and Climate Scams

Jae’s Substack

By Jae Tracy

Underwater photographer and writer exploring beauty, identity, and transformation through bold imagery and honest storytelling.

Savor Life Studio ~ Create, Connect, and Grow in Peace

By Lis

A space for meaningful reflections, creative inspiration, and curated Creator Spotlights that invite you to slow down, connect, and be part of a thoughtful creative community.

Keep The Smile

Self Improvement, Personal Growth and Mental Health.

Pages & Stanzas

By Nazish

A bit of my poetry, a bit of my prose.

Nazish Nasim offers bold, thought-provoking insights on culture, identity, and politics with clarity, courage, and a strong personal voice.

Written by Madeline

Serving tiny slices of life to make you smile

Humanity’s Future

Susan L Hart, writing to protect the Tree of Life, to inspire and grow our human future. My newsletter Humanity’s Future is free.

Humble Wisdom, by Tiffany

By Living Zen with Tiffany

Each week, I write about opening the divine heart and coming home to yourself through ancient wisdom. I share reflections on Taoism, meditation, breathwork, somatic healing, TCM medicine, and astrology—shaped by 25 years of learning alongside sages.