Substacks recommended by Danusia Malina-Derben

Recommended by Danusia Malina-Derben

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Writing Wednesdays is a leading newsletter that helps Substack writers find their voice, grow their audience, and build a profitable writing career.

The Coparents' Conflict Cure

By Nina Farr

What causes - and more importantly cures - coparenting conflict? Why do we hurt, how do we heal? What really helps everyone move on? Research, reflections, insights and evidence based tools. Nina Farr, coparenting Coach, Author and solo Mum to three.

Shame Sandwich

By Megan

Personal essays, confessionals and thoughts from someone trying to dislodge the shame sandwich she accidentally deep-throated 17 years ago. Certified USDA sweary.

Hot-mouthed essays on being human. Megan is begging to go too far as she slaps saucy butter in her shame sandwich.

- Danusia Malina-Derben

Unstack Substack

By Kristi Keller

I help fellow Substackers make the most of their time by unstacking all the back-end chores that come along with writing on this platform.

Winning Sex Ed

By Tara Dawn Hartley

On a mission to take the taboo out of sexuality education. Reflections, resources & social de-conditioning to inspire a new paradigm. 🎖️well-being is the ultimate win🎖️

Mrs C : Thoughts In Progress

Reflections on middle age, motherhood, society, digital world and all things that cross my mind and may cross yours. I write in imperfect English because I'm French and like the challenge. I also like reading other's life experience, so let's connect.

my unserious life

By Sarah

Essays about bad decisions, yolo moments, my unhealthy obsession with traveling and Pastéis de Nata, single motherhood, life in my 20s and a bit of men drama.

The Content Brief

By Christin Thieme ⚡️

One actionable content strategy once a week to help you go from frazzled content creator to confident conversation leader. ⚡️ Join the club for the frameworks and support to create meaningful work—without the burnout.

Fatherhood Dojo

By Matthew Sloane

Helping dads live in greater authenticity with their deepest selves ⭕

Fatherhood Dojo is a tender thoughtful place for men who care about fatherhood, and those of us supporting them.

- Danusia Malina-Derben

Follow Your Gut

By Elin Petronella

Writing about how to follow your gut in a world that tries to fill it with fluff. An artist life reflection by Elin Petronella

Elin takes us behind the scenes of her creative life. It's a vulnerable, thoughtful and inspiring read ~ Elin is a sparkling breath of fresh air. You won't regret subscribing to her publications.

- Danusia Malina-Derben

Carer Mentor: Empathy & Inspiration

By Carer Mentor by Victoria Chin

Heartfelt empathy for Caregivers. A hub of practical tools, resources, and experts' insights. A portal of hope and community network.

Victoria is dedicated to honest, hope-fuelled caregiver support and resources. Her portal is wonderful respite for so many!

- Danusia Malina-Derben

Enfant Terrible

By Remy Bazerque

Spleens, sins, and dad-related exhaustings from an award-winning writer/director, currently avoiding work on a screenplay.

I recommend Remy’s Enfant Terrible because he delivers “put that in your pipe and smoke it” content.

- Danusia Malina-Derben

Seraphina Speaks

By Seraphina Malina-Derben

Unpacking ideas on everyday social norms and ordinary basic things. From Seraphina Malina-Derben, 11 y/o Gen Alpha host of award-winning podcast, Seraphina Speaks. Social commentary + life advice + interviews with change-making podcasters.

Listen to Seraphina Speaks podcast. Read her work. I'm biased ❤️

- Danusia Malina-Derben

Flourish & Fare

By Aimée Francis

Seasonal tales from the Cotswolds. Inside, you’ll find musings on the British landscape, heritage and food. A joy-giving, whimsical publication that celebrates all that is beautiful.

Aimee's publication, Flourish & Fare, is a gem of whimsy. In modern written English, the word "whimsy" appears just 0.3 times per million words - reflecting how unique and extraordinary her work is in a vast ocean of soulful writing. Aimee's voice is truly one-of-a-kind!

- Danusia Malina-Derben

Through My Lens - Virginia Mendez

Motherhood, sisterhood, womanhood (and a lot of other things not necessarily finishing in hood). You are welcome to my feminist thoughts!

Virginia makes trouble fun.

- Danusia Malina-Derben

Sparkle on Substack

By Claire Venus ✨

Master Substack, write, build your DREAM business with joy! Global Top 10 Publication. Twice monthly space holding (co-working, workshops, teaching). Weekly chats, podcasts. A bespoke membership to help you stay creative and grow on Substack! 💫

A Day Well Spent with Leyla Kazim

A newsletter about seeking pathways to more purposeful living. By BBC presenter, journalist and writer, Leyla Kazim.

Confessions & Coffee

By Alice Kuipers

Take a coffee break in your wild, wonderful life with bestselling author Alice Kuipers.

Open Secrets Magazine

Open Secrets is an online magazine for memorable, revealing personal essays about all the subjects we're taught to keep "secret." Contact Editor Rachel Kramer Bussel at opensecretsmag at gmail.com

I'd Rather Be Writing

By Walter Rhein

Empowering progressive writers with weekly tutorials to help you optimize your content and improve your success on various writing platforms.

Smart and actionable - Walter knows his stuff.

- Danusia Malina-Derben

The Power of Change

By Tracy Mansolillo

A newsletter about mindset, healing, human connection, and the pursuit of joy. A roadmap create the change you want or need in your life.

While I Was Drawing

By Emily

Join me on an adventure to explore and celebrate creativity of all kinds. I write about discovering and celebrating creativity to help you feel inspired and encouraged in your own creative journey. A weekly letter from a lifelong creative adventurer.

Little Things

By Ali Griffin Vingiano

a newsletter about creativity & being human. full of essays, recommendations, advice, and community events.

Be a Better Podcaster

By Danny

Be a Better Podcaster brings you tips you can use on your podcast, with advice on improving your recording, editing, publishing, sharing, growing, networking, and more.

Blaqube

By Sara El-Sayeh

A glimpse of life in the cracks where mothering, othering and a deep desire for belonging meet. Here I write about memories of new, old and current worlds hoping I would hit a chord and make your heart say "uh."

Between a Rock and a Card Place

By Caroline Donofrio

Essays, interviews, and a weekly card reading. A place to be human, together.

Podcast Marketing Magic

By Lauren Passell

Making a beautiful show is only half the battle. How do you get people to listen to it?

Kristina God's Online Writing Club

Helps you learn how to start, grow, monetize, & market your writing on Substack, Medium & beyond in a supportive community of 10,000 like-minded writers. Kristina God is a 30K Substack bestselling and Top 20 #Education author, award-winning brand manager.

Kristina is an incredible educator and supporter of writers here on Substack. She walks her talk with generosity. Expect emojis wherever she is!

- Danusia Malina-Derben