Substacks recommended by Leslie Stephens

Recommended by Leslie Stephens

Farmer, cook and author bringing you delicious seasonal recipes and writing on food, farming and nature.

A newsletter about philosophy, culture, and holistic wellness curated by a highly meditated Millennial Virgo living on the Aegean Coast of Turkiye.

Homeward

By Amanda Hesser

Kitchen layouts, hallway lighting, design finds, and hard life questions—the nitty gritty of creating our home in Ojai, CA. Plus, input from experts and all of you! A researched, opinionated resource from Amanda Hesser of Food52, Schoolhouse, and Dansk.

Jessie Loves

By Jessie Randall

One subject, everything I love. A deep dive into my best resources and a behind-the-scenes look at my creative life. Twice a month, by me, Jessie Randall, founder of Loeffler Randall.

Open Book Club NYC

By Liz

Once a week, I send out a book list from an interesting, well-read person. Once a month, the list is the Open Book Club books and meeting dates.

somstack

By somsack sikhounmuong

need answers to specific questions about fashion, food, and fun without needing to read too much? i got you. a newsletter sharing the best recs from the creative director at alex mill.

Plant Based

By Katie Stone

Observations + opinions on the wild world of wellness + beauty.

On The Rocks

By Olivia Noceda

your weekly sanctuary for nourishing recipes, mindful reflections, and the latest cool finds and favorites I'm loving lately, crafted for those seeking a moment of calm and inspiration amidst the chaos of everyday life

Rat Park with Carl Erik Fisher

A psychiatrist in recovery explores the addictions in all of us, integrating science, philosophy, and the art of flourishing in recovery. Columbia University bioethicist, author of THE URGE: OUR HISTORY OF ADDICTION, a New Yorker Best Book of 2022.

The Purse

By Lindsey Stanberry

Talking about money, motherhood, careers, and all that good stuff. From the founding editor of Refinery29 Money Diaries.

No-nonsense and radically transparent advice on how and where we spend our money.

- Leslie Stephens

Make Up Your Life

By Chelsea Bieker

A newsletter about creative practice by a fiction writer; awakening, inspiration, psychology, healing, sobriety, motherhood, and grief. I promise, it's all connected.

A Common Thread

By Jess Kirby

The anti-consumption newsletter from an ex-influencer, pursuing a more intentional and meaningful life.

As of Late

By Ashley Kane

Sending letters with a glimpse into my mind. On style, design, motherhood, mindset, and creative living.

There's no better newsletter for intentional recommendations, covetable design, and chic fashion recs.

- Leslie Stephens

Scratch Pad by The Stripe

By Grace Atwood

Outfits, beauty, books, and life. A newsletter brought to you by Grace Atwood, the voice behind The Stripe, a daily fashion and lifestyle site founded in 2010.

Effortless Style with Natalie Borton

A weekly newsletter exploring minimalist, everyday style, intentional wardrobe curation, and the confidence that comes from dressing in a way that feels like you. Join The Effortless Style Club for a deeper dive and exclusive weekly content 💫

A must-subscribe for simple, effortless style. It genuinely changed the way I dress.

- Leslie Stephens

Big Salad

By Joanna Goddard

Life advice, fun finds, and dating gossip — from Joanna Goddard and the Cup of Jo team.

Sitting in a Tree

By Minna Lee Jamison

Poetry Is For The Mornings

By Jane Stephens Rosenthal Cooke

Someone once said "I wait for your pages every morning as if they were the weather." Some notes on motherhood, sobriety, desire, film, and the poetry of living.

Tea Notes

By erin boyle

Dispatches and digests from Erin Boyle. Very rarely about tea.

Btwn Meals

By Mia Rigden

Btwn Meals is here to provide practical nutrition info & recipes to nourish yourself & your family. But it also understands that you have a life between meals—a real life that is busy, joy-filled, creative, & even a little chaotic. A life—like mine.

Easy-to-follow tips and inspiring, seasonal meal prep.

- Leslie Stephens

Necessary Salt by Joy Sullivan

What it means to be a woman in the world making slow, chewy art. Subscribe to receive a link to my free poetry workshop in your inbox!

And Also

By Jenna Britton

A biweekly newsletter exploring story, soul, and self — for thoughtful humans craving honest reflections and purposeful living ✨

Catching Shower Flowers by Tess Guinery

Catching the clearer thoughts that mostly arrive in the shower and making art with them.

Over the Influence

By Jo Piazza

A hilarious and often factual romp through motherhood, the world of social media, old-school media, publishing and whatever else catches our fancy.

Olivia’s Substack

By Olivia Muenter

A newsletter about feelings, life, and making room for more.

You've Got Lauren

By Lauren Neufeld

Laid back well-being. A space for creative living, vulnerable thought, and curated recommendations.

Short and sweet essays, and covetable recs, from your bff next door.

- Leslie Stephens

platonic love

By Aliza & Aja

A twice weekly newsletter by friends, for friends.

Must-read musings on friendship and navigating our 30s. I come away from every issue with something!

- Leslie Stephens

The Reset: Holistic Health & Slow Living

By Kate Eskuri

Your digital invitation to breathe deep, nourish yourself, and slow down ✨ Join me weekly for holistic (and realistic) ideas on wellness, nourishing recipes, and intentional self-care.

The Wardrobe Edit

By Anna Newton

A minimal style lover’s weekly wardrobe diary.

A Lot On Her Plate

By Rosie Birkett

Easy, joyful seasonal recipes and stories from an award-winning British food writer living by the sea. Plus, curated inspiration on travel, dining, homes & interiors, coastal life and everything that brings the magic.

This Morning

By Gracie Gardner

Thoughts alchemized in the morning time. On tending to the human spirit through food and perception.

the Alistack

By Ali Hazelwood

stuff & also things

The Life Edit with Shira Gill

Practical tips to help you edit, organize, and elevate your life. Subscribers from all 50 states and 150 countries. 🤍

A must-subscribe for anyone looking to simplify their life, and add in more meaning.

- Leslie Stephens

Book Enthusiast

By Becca Freeman

So many book recs, a behind-the-scenes peek at my novel in progress, and anything else floating around in my brain. By Becca Freeman, Co-Host of Bad on Paper Podcast and author of THE CHRISTMAS ORPHANS CLUB.

No better newsletter for getting out of your reading rut. A must-subscribe!

- Leslie Stephens

The Shoulds by Francesca Specter

From Alonement author & podcast host Francesca Specter, an online publication examining the hidden rules & stories that shape our lives.

DOUBLE TAKE

By Colleen Crivello

Navigating modern love

The Rhubarb Society

By Tamsin

A curation of things that intrigue and inspire me. Powered by art, film, fashion, and nostalgia.

Feeling My Shelf

By Alexis Reliford

A bi-weekly newsletter about books, life, and well, life with books.

The Love List by Emma Lovewell

Author, Peloton Instructor, and mom. Cultivating a well-balanced life and sharing what I love.

Open Water

By Wendy

Writings from Wendy Robinson

Insightful personal essays by Wendy Robinson, worth slowing down to read every word of.

- Leslie Stephens

Wallflower Chats

By Thao Thai

A newsletter digging into all the things that make us curious

Thao is one of the most observant, lyrical writers. Her newsletter is a must-subscribe gem!

- Leslie Stephens

So Many Thoughts

By Elizabeth Holmes

Musings on the power of fashion, the British Royal Family, and more from the New York Times best-selling author of “HRH: So Many Thoughts on Royal Style.”

For Dear Life with Maggie Smith

A newsletter about writing & other things that make this life dear—from the poet, not the dame

THE OPT OUT

By kelly johnson

A newsletter about womanhood without motherhood, especially as it relates to purpose, perception, and navigating our friendships

Hu's Letter?

By Elise Hu

A free digest that comes out at irregular intervals, featuring my favorite links, half-baked thoughts and assorted recommendations. Choose NO PLEDGE at the next screen ... this will always be free!

Keep Calm & Cook On

By Julia Turshen

a twice weekly newsletter to help you feel calm + empowered in your kitchen from a bestselling cookbook author 🧡 // tuesdays are lunch recipes! thursdays are a free-for-all!

Heartbeat by Georgia Clark

A monthly author newsletter offering writing tips, pop culture recs, and secret peeks into the publishing process.

Escape with weekly romantic short-fiction.

- Leslie Stephens

Shit I Bought And Liked

By Priyanka Aribindi

The only shopping newsletter you actually want to read

Unparalleled recs, with a comedic edge. Happy to be a "shitter!"

- Leslie Stephens

Beyond with Jane Ratcliffe

The internet’s most intimate, illuminating interviews with today’s greatest writers—get an in-depth look into the craft of writing and what it means to be a heart-centered human in a hard world.

Thoughtful interviews and essays that just may change your life.

- Leslie Stephens

Rightsizing

By Whitney Leigh Morris

Sharing tales of multigenerational living in the USA & co-stewardship in France. Small(er) space consultant, designer & writer. Author of Small Space Style.