Substacks recommended by Jen Bloomer

Recommended by Jen Bloomer

the examined family

By Courtney Martin

figuring out how to be and care for ethical, joyful humans in beautiful, horrible times

I love Courtney's deeply honest reflections and beautiful writing which always bring me new insights about my own life.

- Jen Bloomer

The Golden Hour: climate, children, mental health

By Anya Kamenetz

The Golden Hour is a newsletter about thriving and caring for others on a rapidly-changing planet.

The Isolation Journals with Suleika Jaouad

A newsletter for people seeking to transform life's interruptions into creative grist

I Love What You're Doing

By Kate Schatz

“It is not often that someone comes along who's a true friend and a good writer. [Kate Schatz aspires to be] both.” NYT-bestselling author of RAD WOMEN books, DO THE WORK, WHERE THE GIRLS WERE, etc. Educator, editor, coach, mom, gay feminist forever

Creative Fuel with Anna Brones

A weekly newsletter dedicated to exploring the intersection of creativity and everyday life with Anna Brones. Home of 24 Days of Making, Doing, and Being digital Advent calendar.

Beautiful art and thoughtful reflections on the creative practice

- Jen Bloomer

DrawTogether with WendyMac

By Wendy MacNaughton

Drawing explorations, lessons, and weekly art assignments from New York Times-bestselling artist Wendy MacNaughton. Paying subscribers get full access to the DrawTogether Grown-Ups Table creative community and drawing assignments.

Creative Spaces

By Eleanor Ford

A paint covered, messy exploration of how creative practices can help build community.

The White Pages

By Garrett

What if we could build something better?

Play is the Opposite of Survival Mode

By Britchida

On learning to love this life

Modern Mammaling

By Molly Caro May

practical and mystical ways to stay connected to your most elemental self and your attention in a world changing faster that anyone can metabolize (if you dig story and nervous system, join us!)

I love these thoughtful reflections and invitations to become a better version of myself. I've followed Molly May's work for many decades and have learned so much from her seeking on how to be a more profoundly connected human.

- Jen Bloomer