Substacks recommended by Life Stories, with Jenni Baden Howard

Recommended by Life Stories, with Jenni Baden Howard

I write about the moments that make up our extraordinary lives, especially related to creativity, relationships, sobriety, motherhood, grief and joy. I like hearing other's experiences too, so we can connect through a sense of our shared humanity

Every Soul Has a Story by Dara Levan

I share stories about love, loss, resilience, and how radiance emerges from our breaking points. My story. Your stories. Our stories.

Everyday Natalie

By Natalie

A lifestyle newsletter meant to inspire and encourage you. Chats center around everyday things like books, skincare, travel, recipes, and navigating our beautiful lives. Welcome!

So happy my lovely friend Natalie is bringing her beautiful notes on home, food, family, beauty and jaw-dropping sunsets (that make me want to move to California) to Substack!

- Life Stories, with Jenni Baden Howard

The Blue Memo

By Alki Gerassimou

My fortnightly memo on travel, food, design, cultural appreciation and everything that inspires me. Sharing stories of personal joy in things I've seen, smelt, tasted, read and people I've met. Hope you stay on this journey!

Lisa’s Substack

By Lisa Barrett

My personal Substack

Lisa and I first met maaany-years back working on magazines at the same age our own girls are now (ish!). So happy to welcome her to Substack sharing her midlife adventures!

- Life Stories, with Jenni Baden Howard

Becoming by Kelly B. Pittman

By Kelly Pittman

A space to explore who we are *becoming* through stories, poetry, prose, essays, creativity and conversation.

Born of Wonder

By Katie

Firm believer in the beauty of the world. Taking seriously the words of St. Gregory: "We make idols of our concepts but wisdom is born of wonder."

Strands of Silver

By Sally French Wessely

I write to pass on insights gleaned from decades of living on how I learned to hold joy and sadness, confusion and clarity, loss and gain, in the same space.

Traveling with the Father

By Christine Langford

Traveling with the Father provides inspiration and resources for Christians to serve others and draw closer to God while they travel.

A Longer Table with Manda Carpenter

Where curiosity and proximity will challenge everything you thought you knew.

Liz’s Newsletter

By Liz Alterman

Reading, writing, probably rambling...

Peace of Mind

By Katie Kibbe

Inspiration for the contemplative imagination. Exploring what it means to love God, ourselves, and our neighbor in a complicated world.

The Second Act

By Ashlee Gadd

Approaching midlife with grace, humor, and the occasional existential crisis. Mostly lyrical essays and link roundups.

The Everyday Observer

By Trina McNeilly

Observe your life and life around you. Soul notes to help you notice beauty, grow in faith, be curious, and create space for more peace and joy.

For Dear Life with Maggie Smith

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

Shalomsick notes

By Tasha Jun

Notes on living shalomsick. Learning to live towards home with hope and ache.

School of the Unconformed

By Ruth Gaskovski

Practical guidance for navigating daily life in the Machine Age.

Substack Reads

Your guide to great writing happening on Substack, plus the home of “The Active Voice,” a podcast by Hamish McKenzie.

glimpses of love

By Becky Gonzalez

notes to myself about the glimpses of love that show up in unexpected ways.

Before and After the Book Deal

By Courtney Maum

Real talk about the writing + publishing industry by an author who doesn’t want you to feel confused, bewildered, or alone. Plus: craft tips, reading recommendations, writing support + solidarity (unless you are a jerk to people in the comments).

Brain Health Kitchen

By Annie Fenn

A food lover's guide for taking care of your brain.

The Gardening Mind by Jo Thompson

The original, go-to gardening community with how-to tips, visits to inspirational gardens and flower shows, plant advice, and garden design guidance from an RHS Chelsea award-winning garden designer.

Notes from Emiko’s Kitchen

By Emiko Davies

Writing from Tuscany, Emiko shares recipes, insider travel tips and personal stories about her family life in Italy.

Story Hatchery

By Ann Kroeker

We can outwit AI and learn more about ourselves by capturing and crafting our stories. We need a safe place to do that, a haven for storytelling. That's Story Hatchery.

The Wonder Report

By Charity Singleton Craig

Chasing wonder wherever I can find it | by Charity Singleton Craig

Caitlin Chats

By Caitlin’s Chats

An Exvangelical reconstructing faith, by finding the fruit of the Spirit in culture, community, and conversations.

Dinner: A Love Story

By Jenny

A newsletter devoted to the family meal, however you define "family" and however you define “meal.” Written by the NY Times bestselling author of the Dinner: A Love Story book series including, most recently "The Weekday Vegetarians."

Reading & Eating

By Shauna Niequist

A Little Letter from Shauna

Other Feminisms

By Leah Libresco Sargeant

Creating a culture that values interdependence over autonomy

The Soul Minimalist

By Emily P. Freeman

Continuing the conversation about discerning our next right thing in faith, work, and life for those who want to move beyond the pro/con list.

SLANT LETTER

By Stephanie Duncan Smith

A newsletter for writers looking to deepen their craft and do it in style—from an executive editor in publishing + fellow angsty creative. Join us for a kindred community tending to the creative process and its inherent spiritual practice.

A Drink With a Friend

By Seth & Tsh

A podcast between Seth Haines & Tsh Oxenreider about living sacramentally, usually over drinks.

Viriditas

By Janette Platter

Here you'll find mini-monographs, ideas, and questions reflecting on the greening power of God as it happens around and within us.

The Holy Labor

By Laura Kelly Fanucci

A theology of everyday life from Laura Kelly Fanucci. Each Saturday, you'll get an original essay. Each Wednesday, a round-up of others' creative work, to help you in your own holy labor.

The Cereal Aisle by Leandra Medine Cohen

A newsletter about how to get dressed.

The Soup

By Shannan Martin

Dispatches on a Life Well Loved

Story Letters

By Amber C. Haines

A newsletter for updates, essays, and more personal scoops from Amber C Haines

The Examine

By Seth Haines

The Examine is a reader-supported exploration of curiosity. Here, I explore the world through fiction, non-fiction, and the occasional photograph.

The Commonplace

By Tsh Oxenreider

Noticing what's still beautiful, good, and true in the world. Because it's there—if you have the eyes to see.

Granola

By Gracy Olmstead

a monthly newsletter about place, books, and community

HOME by India Knight

There should really be a section called Home & Lifestyle. But hello! This is a newsletter about books, interiors, gardens, cooking, being at home, being outside, places to stay, shopping, dogs, hens, LIFE, plus enthusiasms, recommendations & observations.