Substacks recommended by Amy Byrnes

Recommended by Amy Byrnes

I am a family medicine physician and writer dedicated to closing the health gap for Black women through the dual power of medicine and storytelling. Here, knowledge, stories, and wellness intersect to make Black women weatherproof.

Mast Years

By Jennifer Gallo Gaites

Seeing what takes root.

If you like me, you'll love Jen.

- Amy Byrnes

Marlene’s Substack

By Marlene Kern Fischer

My personal Substack

Smart. Irreverant. Funny. Unapologetic.

- Amy Byrnes

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.

Fwd: from a friend

By Emily Schuman of Fwd:

Current musings, hyper-fixations, and finds I typically text my friends — from the founder of cupcakes and cashmere.

Midlife Repurposed

By Michelle Rayburn

Midlife Repurposed offers inspiration, practical guidance, and renewed purpose amid life’s evolving chapters. We navigate faith questions and uncertain twists with humor and seek treasure, even in the messy stuff. Content is FREE to all subscribers.

Window Seat

By Tori

A twice-weekly love letter to the art of traveling well—where editorial storytelling meets real-world intel.

Elizabeth’s Substack

By Elizabeth Jannuzzi

Musings on recovery, loss, marriage, parenthood, and ... well ... life.

Crone Sandwich

By Catherine Newman

A weird newsletter about all the midlife things: kids, parents, food, sex, holidays, rage, and sweating at night, by the author of Waiting for Birdy and We All Want Impossible Things.

Obsessed with Catherine Newman. Love her writing. And she knows a lot of ways to prepare beans.

- Amy Byrnes

Worrying Well

By Nicole C. Foster

A weekly-ish exploration of what it means to worry and be well— blending mindfulness, meaning-making, and the magic of survival.

Big Salad

By Joanna Goddard

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

I adore this newsletter. Come for the great recommendations and stay for the community she's built.

- Amy Byrnes

The League of Curious Women

By The League of Curious Women

The term curious has two meanings and we celebrate them both here.

Smart. Funny. Thought-provoking.

- Amy Byrnes

Hi Everyone with Hillary Kerr

Shopping suggestions + recommendations + occasional advice

Liz’s Newsletter

By Liz Alterman

Reading, writing, probably rambling...

Liz is my really funny writer friend.

- Amy Byrnes

Parent of Adults

By Asha Dornfest

An invitation to compare notes on life beyond the empty nest. By the author of PARENT HACKS.

The Midst

Playing by our own rules, together.

Girls of a Certain Age

By Kim France

Style advice, shopping picks, pop culture, and opinion for over-40 women and the over-40-curious, from former Sassy staffer and Lucky Magazine founding editor in chief Kim France.

Stylish advice for us girls of, well, you know.

- Amy Byrnes

Megan Clouse: The Sea Gaucho

Little stories to brighten your heart, to give you pause - inspired by quiet moments I capture on the coast of Maine.

This Maine-based photographer has a gorgeous aesthetic and is a true creative who also dabbles in art and short stories.

- Amy Byrnes

Sarah Blondin

Words that bite at the bone and stumble toward understanding, for those seeking stability only the heart can provide.

Love Story

By Laura McKowen

Your life is a love story, just not the kind you think. An honest look at relationships, recovery, and writing from the bestselling author of We Are The Luckiest and Push Off from Here.

When I was struggling with my drinking — like, not even the actual drinking part and the aftereffects, but more like whether it had become a problem (as if it hadn't been a problem all along) — Laura's words helped give me the nudge I needed toward sobriety. I identified with her. I felt seen by her. And, kinda, I wanted to be her. And now that I am those few years into my own sobriety, I love and value her words even more.

- Amy Byrnes

How Not to F*ck Up Your Face

By Val Monroe

philosophical and practical advice for anyone who's ever looked into a mirror

I really respect this writer who's been in the beauty biz for a long time and is pretty skeptical of all the lotions and potions and procedures being pushed on us.

- Amy Byrnes

morning person

By Leslie Stephens

Obsessively-curated recommendations and reflections, best served with coffee.